The Dunstan Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1876.

Dunstan Times, Issue 762, 24 November 1876, Page 2

The Dunstan Times.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1876.

Beneath the rule of men entirely just the pen is MiGHTfER than the sword.

The Turkish atrocities in Bulgaria, Servia, &c., have horrified the civilised world, and it is not improbable that, whatever may be the policy of Great Britain in supporting Turkey, so that the balance of power amongst European nations may be maintained, all Christendom promises to rise up against so unholy an alliance. The cruelties perpetuated by the semisavage regiments of the Turkish army almost surpasses belief, and it is not to bo wondered at that wo find the whole of the British nation demanding of their Government that such things must exist no longer, and, come whatever may, Mahomedan rule in Europe can no more be tolerated. If the “ sick man” is sick unto death, we say let him die at once, rather than prolong his misery, whatever may ho the sacrifice. It may possibly be the case that Turkey stands between us and Russian aggression in India, but as a Christian nation are we justified in witnessing such atrocities committed upon helpless women and children, as is the case in the revolted provinces, without raising our voice against it,

merely because of the very questionable policy of preserving tho ‘balance of power. It is quite clear to every observer that the; clays of tho Turkish empire are numbered : it is hopelessly insolvent, while its Government is not only effete but corrupt, and the sooner things come to a Crisis tho better will it be for the peace of Europe. It is not’ at all likely that Russia will be permitted to absorb the whole of Turkey when the break up comes. There will doubtless bo a partition of that empire between the great European powers, and though there may perhaps be a little bickering and jealousy at the first, in the end everything will be amicably settled, and the Turk bene--fitted in the bargain. It would bo a lamentable occurrence to find the whole of Europe plutfgqd into a war merely because of the Tottering Turk, who, however bolstered up, must fall in the end. We do think; that such a catastrophe will be averted, especially as the Great Powers are averse to a was, but whatever may'be the outcome let us hope that chivalrous England will not be building Up the security of her Indian possessions, upon the wanton spilling of the blood of the poor unfortunate people of tho'Danubian proprovinces. As Christians they ar-e entitled to our sympathy; there may perhaps be faults On both sides, and possibly some cf the atrocities are overstated. Still, we have actual proof that murder arid violence has been committed in a manner worse chan the fiendish cruelties at Cawnpore, and come what may,' we cannot fold our arms and look'idly on at so much rapine and bloodshed. The very ground cries aloud for vengeance.