The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-07-16 00:00:00

farliamentarn froutbings.

On Monday, in the House of Lord., in reply to girl
Granville, the Duke of Richmond announced that on the
4th of June a convention wee entered into between her
Majesty's Government and the Suiten to the effect that if
Batounr, Ardahan, Knee, or al of them should be retained
by Roads, and if any &nem were abide at any future
time by Russia, to take any ig
urther portion of the Asiatic
territories of the Sultan as they would be toed by the
Peace of Berlin, England engages to defend them by force
derma In return for this engagement the Sultan promises
to introduce necessary ref orms in the government of the
subjects of the Porte, the scheme of reform to be agreed
upon between the two Power. In order to enable England
to make the necessary provisions for executing her
engagement, the Sultan asengus the bland of Cyprus to be
occupied and administered up England. Should the
Government of Russia at any time surrender to the Porte
the territory in Asia acquired during the react war, the
convention will cease to operate, and Cyprus will be
restored. The conditions of the convention having been
fulfilled, a finnan bad men weed by the Porte authoris-
ing the transfer of Cyprus to England. Possession of the
island would be at once assumed. and the Government
administered IV Sir Garnet Wolealey on behalf of her
Majesty. In the 0 .mmons with reference to the alleged
convention with Turkey, in reply to Me. Oro. Lord
Hartington answered in identical terms with those %bed
by the Duke of Rickinond. A loud burst of laughter
came from the Opp-sib.° benches on the reference
to the pledge of the Sultan to introduce reforms in the
government of his subjects. And this was answered by
cheers from the Mlnisterialista, who again cheered at the
artuouncoment of the acquisition of Cyprus and itie
apveiatusent of Sir Garnet Wolaelsy. In answer to it,.
Mr- Cross said there was no doubt that the
transfer wag not permanent The House west Into
Cousnittes on the Contagions Diseases (Animals) Bill,
In the House of Lords, on Tuesday, the Innkeepers.
Bill was reed a second Ulna The object of the Bill lit.
enable inelnespers to mil unclaimed goods after giving
month's Douce.
T'he House of Commons Wednesday afternoon discussed
Yr. Potter's Intestacy Bill, the object of which was to
alter the law so that real estate, where there was no will
should be distributed on the sears principle as nl
estate. After a long debate, the Bill was ref by us
votes to 1. The House MOP at six &stock.
In the Houle of Lords on Thursday, the Duke GI
Richmond, in answer to Earl Granville, said be wee
unable to state when the Plenipotontiariee would
arrive in London. The Cooper was expected to
elide in a few dare. Replying to a question put by
the Hari of Shaftesbury AS to whether the Government
mesat to tolerate slavery in the Island of Cyprus, and
to another asked by Earl Grenville as to whether
there were any harbours at Cyprus, the noble duke
said Sir Garnet Wolealey would leave next day for
Cyprus, and would snake a full investigation into an
matters connected with the island, and report to the
Government, who would then be able to state what
enures they intended to take. As to harbours, there
were none worthy of the MOWS at Clinllll, but there
were excellent roeasteads.
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quondam wire asked ropecthig tit* Woad olOyprus

and the Angle-Turkish Convention. CoL Stanley
stated that Cyprus would Woo:ailed by 10,000 troops,
consisting of the Indian forces now at Malts and three
English regiments. Mr. A. Norton sal I till anchor. .
ages at Cyprus would allow of troops being landed at all
times. Mr. Cross, replying to Mr Forster said the
papersrelating to the Congresswool Ibe laid on the
table with all possible dewpach. Maps showing the
alterations in 'Turkey would also be supplied to
Parliament without unnecessary delay. Mr. Bourke
Informed Mr Batter that the Porte hst expressed its
readings* to enter into convention with this country
for the suppression of the slave trade. In reply to Sir
11. James. Sir "Ulf ord Norshcote sail the Criminal
Code (Indictable Offences) Bill would be referee I to •
commisdon Mr. Crows, replying to several questions
asked by Mr. Rylands, entered into an explanation
respecting some fines which Mr. Justice Hawans
Inflicted upon. couple of jurymen at Aylesbury. The
Attoney.Genersol Wormed Mr. Puleston that the
Government Bill on the liability of employers would
be intro treed as soon as possible. The Home then
resumed the consideration of the Irish Sunday Closing
Bill, the rejection of which was moved by Mr. Onalow.
A protracted debate followed, and eventually the
motion wan rejected by • largo majority.
In the House of Lords on Friday, Lord Coital°e
naked whether the Board of Trade intended making
representations to the Railway Companies as to
continuous footboards.—Tbe Duke of Hamilton viol
he could not give the representations made to the
Railway Companies-I'h' Innkeepers' Bill and the
Foreign Jurisdiction Bill passed through committee.
In the House of Commons oa Friday, the Chancellor
of the Exchequer, replying to Sir C. Mike, said
undoubtedly • vote of money would be asked for on
account of the recent arrangements with Turkey, It
would be proposed as early as powsoble. —The House
then went into committee on the Highways Bill Mr.
Shaw•Leferre prop wed a clanse to prevent encroach-
ments of road wastes, but after a long discussion the
clause was withdrawn. A number of other clauses
were proposed by Mears. Haroourt, Gregory, Shaw.
Leiser., Sir B. Leighton, Mr. Spencer ,tanhope. and
Mr. Eatoourt, but each was either negatived or with.
drawn. The Bill was ordered to be reported with
arnendinents —On the motion for going into committee
on the Ardniralty and War Office Retirements of
Officers 8.11 Mr. Parnell objected, and desired
information. He knew it was to effect the retirement,
compulsorily or otherwise, of certain clerks, but he
wanted details.—Col. Stan'ey explained the provisions
of the Bill —After further discussion. the House went
Into committee on the Bill. On clause 1 Mr. Pim
wanted further information as to the Bill ; he believed
It was unjustly framed. The CiAele was agreed to.
On clause 2 Mr. Pim morel the omission of words in
order that the clerks' term for retiring gratuity should
commence from entry into the public service. After
a discussion the amendment was negatived, and
program reported.