Thursday's papers announce that in consequence of the representations made
by the British Ambassador, the Vali of Van, Babri Pasha, of whose conduct the Armenians have for a long time complained, has been dismissed and replaced by the Mutessarif of Prisrend. The Vali of Mosul has also been dismissed. On the main question, however, the Sultan has as yet shown no indications of giving way. Meantime, all signs point to the fact that Lord Salisbury—who is, we believe, most anxious to relieve the sufferings of the Armenians—is pressing the Turks with vigour and determination. Our only fear is lest be may let himself be hampered by the policy of his pre- decessors, which was, not to move except exactly abreast with France and Russia. Why should not Lord Salisbury play the bold game, and give the other Powers a strong lead on the question ? If he did, depend upon it they would follow in his wake.
