| Content Description | Reports that he has no evidence of an understanding between Austria and Russia regarding Rumania; this would be inconsistent with Hungary's attitude to the Black Sea; he has been told that the political position of the Principalities is very inconvenient to their neighbours, as it is difficult to obtain redress from grievances against them, because their government feels itself safe under the Sultan's protection, and the Porte does not hold itself responsible for the acts of its dependencies; there is apprehension at Constantinople that Prince Charles intends to extend his authority by means of the London Conference; the Porte will protest if Rumanian affairs are raised at the Conference; Prince Gorchakov supports the Porte on this matter. |