Ottoman Diplomats

Synopsis

According to Glavany, the fall of the French Second Empire was mostly a result of the Emperor’s military intervention in Mexico. Glavany states that the British situation might have become as bad if the British support for the Southern slave states in America had been more pronounced. The Alabama Affair testified to this: even the slightest expression of tolerance from Britain towards Southern pirates had cost them dearly. Glavany is optimistic, however, as he foresees the Affair to be solved amicably, although the Washington government kept claiming a compensation. He explains that it was above all a question of money: the Americans wanted to get most out of it, whereas the British wanted to give as little as possible. The treaty turned out in favour of the United States. Glavany concludes with a positive note: everything led to believe that war was being avoided, as the governments and Legislative Assemblies of both countries did not get carried away by passion.

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