There will probably be a bitter debate in a few
days upon the Anglo-Turkish Convention. According to the latest intelligence, the Sultan cannot make up his mind to ratify that document, and Sir H. D. Wolff finally quits Constantinople to-day. Lord Salisbury will therefore be called upon, probably by Mr. Bryce, not only to explain his objects, but to state his reasons for allowing the Sultan two extensions of time. As the paper had already been signed, any hesitation about ratifying it ought, it will be alleged, to have been treated as a breach of faith. There are such endless intrigues at Con- stantinople, that Lord Salisbury may be able to state fair reasons for his course ; but if so, he should lose no time in rising in his place in the Lords and making the matter clear. Prina facie, he was weak in yielding, especially after the language need by the Count de Montebello. The Government will do well to reflect upon Mr. Matthew Arnold's over-true dictum upon the politico of the hoar. The British public is hungering, before all things, to see a little success.
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