The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
CONCERT OF POWERS.
NJ. HANoTAUX TELLS HOW
MUCH GOOD IT HAS DONE.
Although the Powers had Been IN
able to Prevent War Between
Turkey and Greece, They Had
Succeeded in Localizing It.

Paris, May 22.-The chamber of depu-
ties was crowded today when NJ. eau
| tier interpellated the government on
eastern affairs. In doing so, the deputy
expressed the hope that France would
not permit Thessaly to be taken from
Greece or permit European control
of Greek finances. He also expressed
regret at the fact that German influ-
ence at Constantinople had superseded
French influence there.
The minister for foreign affairs. NJ.
Hanotaux. in reply said he hoped that
in view of the accord of Europe, Tur-
key would renounce her pretentions,
but he added. although the task would
be slow, il was reasonable to believe
that the cOunsels of the powers would
ultimately prevail. 5(Applause.)
NJ. Hanotaux dwelt upon the good
results the concert of the powers had
already effected and said: I'VE have
now arrived at the foreseen moment
when it has become necessary to use
moderation and reason in order that
the voice of humanity should prevail
Although they had been unable to pre-
vent the war between Turkey and
Greece, they had succeeded in local
izing it, and now as is the duty of the
concert they are striving to soften the
tenance of general peace and quiet
in the east and pacific and unanimous
mediation in behalf of moderation and
autonomy for Crete is the outcome
which Europe seeks to promote by pa
cific means. In taking part in the work
the government has faithfully observed
its promises to the chamber and be-
lieves that it has acted in the best in
terests of France and according to the
sentiments of the people
The government is accused of being
alternately English, German and Rus
sian. Does any one seriously think
that in the conflicts of passions agi-
tating the east, the Intervention of any
individual power would have been prac-
teal, judicious or effective? Who will
now venture to say that such an initia
tive would not have been the most rash
of adventures? Who would have as
sumed such a responsibility?
THE basis Of the mediation of the
powers has already been submitted,
and we have no doubt that in view of
their unanimity Turkey Will bow to the
viii of Europe and renounce excessive
claims. In any case, the governments
of the powers are solicitous above all
to maintain their agreement and to
spare no effort TO attain this result. To
this the government of France pro-
poses to devote itself conformity with
the concert.
I'VE must, however, be on our guard
against illusions, and we must warn
you against optimism. The task which
is complicated, will probably
render progress slowly and may more
than once be disturbed by a recurrent
outbreak of passions and impulses. Diff
fculties beset every step. Neverthe-
less we must hope the counsels of rea-
son and wisdom will ultimately prevail
The powers are unanimous. the Balkan
states have always yielded to advice
given on all sides and the sultan has
hardened to the appeal addressed to |
him. These early incidents ought to |
inspire confidence in the future and |
we ask you TO help in the task of the |
government to which the concert is de-
voting its best energies. the work Of
concluding Deaces, which is so COM |
Dlex and delicate" cloud cheers.)
The subject was then dropped.