Firstly there are five powers in the Concert. What are the views of Prussia?
Secondly France and England argue over regions that are, for the most part, in the Sultans possession. Do you suppose that the Sultan is inclined to vacate them peacefully? If not presumably you expect Russian and Austrian lives to be lost so that you can debate potential futures of regions which are now in the Sultans domain. With Turkish entrenchment in Iasi, Bucharest and Sofia many Russian lives will thrown away in a contest the result of which is by no means clear.
If it is the Concerts will that the Sultan depart these lands you will ask Austria and Russia to carry out your will. Austria will consider such a request if and when it is made but may ask for guarantees on Shleswig - Holstein and Saxony. Should this be the Concerts will who will pay the costs? If Austria and Russia were to carry the costs alone should we not be compensated in some way? Will you pay us to carry out your wishes?
Gentlemen you are arguing over 'maybes' and 'ifs'. Nor is within the power of France or England to deliver these things - should you deem them desirable. If you decide that this is what you want you should perhaps ask the Sultan first and then make a formal proposal to the Kaiser and Czar.
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