The Sun.
London, England, 1870-05-24 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1870.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-MONDAY.

The Lord Chancellor‘took his seat on the woolsack at
five o'clock.

THE MURDERS IN GREECE.

The Earl of CARNARNON inquired of her Majesty's
Government what measures they were prepared to adopt
o obtain redress from the Greek Government for the re-
cent seizure in the immediate neighbourhood of Athens,
and the barbarous murderof English subjects, under cir-
cumstances of grave suspicion attaching to the Greek
Government, and certain other persons both in and out
of office in that country. The noble earl took the oppor-
tunity of recapitulating the facts of the affair, and
said the calamity was brought about by three
causes ; the first being the assurance given to
travellers that no danger need be apprehended,
by persons travelling in the particular part of that
country where the seizure was made. Secondly, the
refusal of an amnesty to the brigands ; and thirdly, the
movement of troops, for all of which, he contended, the
Greek Government was to blame. The most terrible
consequences followed the proceedings of that Govern-
ment, and for which he believed the universal opinion
was they were entirely responsible. It appeared that
the Greek Government never actually took any trouble
about the matter as they refused everything they were
asked to do ; and further, it was most extraordinary how
the telegrams on the subject were delayed. Such conduct
as had been displayed by the Greek Government he
could scarcely trust himself to speak of, and with respect
to the resignation of General Soutzos, he was afraid it was
only done to cover those who remained behind. He
believed the noble earl opposite had done everything it
was possible for him to do, but with respect of the Greek
Government his opinion was the reverse. He strongly depre-
ciated anything being done as was the desire of the Greek
Government, in secret, and he had the fullest confidence in
the noble earl not consenting to any such proposal
The Earl of CLARENDON said he was not surprised that
the subject had been brought forward by the noble earl,
but he felt no good result could be obtained by discussing
it at that time at any length. It was a matter of the
highest satisfaction for him to know that no blame what-
ever was attached to her Majesty's Government by the
relatives of the unfortunate parties, or that it was thought
that they had not done all that was in their power on that
occasion to save the lives of the unfortunate captives.
He felt he need hardly assure the noble lord that
every effort had been made to prevent the fatal
issue, but unfortunately without success. A. tele-
gram had been received .that morning stating that seven
of the Arvantaki brigands had been condemned to death
after a long trial, but the other information at present
in possession of the Government was by no means in a
perfect state. There were many reports in circu-
lation, one of which was to the effect that the
servant of Count Boyl had made a statement crimi-
nating certain officials in Athens, but it appeared from a
telegram received that day that the result of the
explanation was quite the reverse. Her Majesty's
Government were not at that moment in a position to
state what was the extent of culpability of any person at
Athens ; but with respect to the matters concerning the
amnesty, he might say he had pressed upon the Greek
Government to grant it, knowing that the violation of
the Greek constitution was by no means a subject of rare
occurrence. He had also to say that there had been an un-
willingness on the part of the Government to allow any inter-
vention on the part of this country in the trial of the pri-
soners ; but the latest information he had was that one out
of the English lawyers had taken part in the investiga-
tion. The wisest course at present to pursue
would be to allow • the investigations to close
before coming to any final decision, as he could
not in the present state of matters give in detail the in-
structions he had sent out. He might say that he had
demanded that the inquiry should be thorough, complete,
and searching—that it should be conducted with a total
disregard of persons in whatever position they might be
placed—(hear, hear),—and that he should be satisfied with
nothing else on the part of the Greek Government. (Hear,
hear.)
After a few words from the Earl of Malmesbury, Lord
Stratford de Redcliffe, and other peers, the subject
dropped.
The Attorneys' and Solicitors' Remuneration Bill was
read a second time.

The Poor Relief Metropolis Bill passed through com-
mittee.

Their lordships adjourned at a quarter past seven.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MoNDAY.
The Speaker took the chair at five minutes to four
o'clock.

THIRD READINGS.

The following bills were read a third time and passed :
—Brighton Intercepting and Outfall Sewers Bill, Car-
marthen Gas Bill, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Bill, Mil-
ford Haven Dock and Railway Bill, North British and
Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway Companies Bill, Salford
Borough Improvement Bill, and Wandsworth Bridge
Bill

greatest desire to consult the general conviction in making
the necessary arrangements.
Mr. HARDY asked whether it was intended to proceed
with the Parliamentary Elections Bill next Monday.
Mr. GLADSTONE, in reply, said the bill would certainly
not be taken on that day.
In reply to an Hon. Member, _ _

Mr. GLADSTONE said he proposed fixing the proceeding
with the Education Bill for the 16th of June. The
amendments, he believed, would be placed on the paper
either by Wednesday or Thursday next.
THE GREEK MURDERS.

Mr. MONK asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs whether the courier,Alexandros Anemayanni, who
accompanied our fellow countrymen to Marathon on the 11th
April was the same individual whose name appears in the
Foreign Office List for 1870 as a courier in the service of
her Majesty's Minister at Athens ; and, if so, whether he
was at the time of the massacre still in her Majesty's
Service, or when and for what cause he had been dismissed
from that employment. . . .

Mr. OTwAY replied that Alexandros Annemayanni,who
accompanied the unfortunate party to Marathon was the
same person who appeared in the Foreign Office list as
interpreter in the service of the British Legation. This
list, however was not an official publication, although it
was a very useful one. It was true that he was dis-
missed for misconduct, but Erskine did not state
what that misconduct consisted of. Alexandros was paid
up to the 13th September, 1866.
PRIVILEGES TO NAVAL OFFICERS.

Lord HENRY SCOTT asked the Secretary to the Treasury
wl'ether any recommendation had been made by the
Treasury to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
which had led to the withdrawal of the privilege hitherto
enjoyed by the officers of her Majesty's navy while serving
on foreign stations, enabling them to send letters to and
to receive letters from their relations and friends at a re-
duced rate of postage, and if he would state the reasons
upon which the recommendation, if any, has been based.
Mr. STANSFELD replied that for some time the officers
of her Majesty's Navy, and also the officers serving on
board ships on foreign stations, and also the officers serv-
ing in the army in India and the Colonies, had enjoyed
special priveleges. Various technical and troublesome
questions had from. ime to time arisen as to the condi-
tions under which, they were entitled to these pri-
vileges. But besides this the contracts for the
packet services involved a charge very often upon the
colonies and dependencies, and it appeared a matter of
doubtful expediency and equity; and they should on
their own discretion give special exemptions to their own
subjects when the charge of these exemptions fell
upon the dependencies and colonies. For this
'reason, and in consequence of the advantage
of simplicity of arrangement, the Government
came to the conclusion that it would be advisable to dis-
continue these exemptions. The correspondence would
throw no additional light upon the subject, inasmuch as the
decision of the Government was arrived at on the general
grounds he had stated.

Mr. G. DENMAN said the present state of things could
not last, and as a member of the Church of England, and
with a hearty wish for her prosperity, he should support
the measure. _ _

Mr. BERESFORD-HOPE said that, whilst h was prepared
to make large concessions, he regarded the bill as an in-
equitable measure.
On a division the second reading was carried by a large
majority-191 against 66.
THE IRISH LAND BILL.

Shortly before ten o'clock the House went into com-
mittee on the Irish Land Bill, and again considered the
new clauses proposed to be inserted. The attendance of
members was unusuallylarge, an d the proceedings were again
characterised by a disposition to bring the measure to an
ultimate stage. Several of the clauses were not urged
upon the committeelor consideration, and other proposals
were but impatiently listened to. At half-past twelve the
schedule as amended was agreed to, and the preamble was
few minutes after agreed to amid cheers. The bill will be
reported on Thursday.
GAS AND WATER FACILITIES BILL.
This bill was read a second time and passed.
EXTRADITION.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL obtained leave to bring in a
bill for amending the law relating to the extradition of
criminals.

SLIGO AND CASHEL DISFRANCHISEMENT.
The SOLICITOR-GENERAL for IRELAND obtained leave to
bring in a bill for the disfranchisement of the boroughs of
Sligo and Cashel. As the hour was late he did not make
any statement.
CONVENTUAL AND MONASTIC INSTI.
TUTIONS.

Mr. NEWDEGATE moved that the select committee on
Conventual and Monastic Institutions consist of sixteen
members, and that the Lord Advocate be added to the
committee. At present Scotland was only represented
by one member. -
The LORD ADVOCATE begged the House not to appoint
him on the Committee, inasmuch as his many public
engagements would interfere with his devoting the time
to the inquiry which its importance deserved.
Mr. NEWDEGATE divided the House on the proposition
that the committee should consist of sixteen members, and
his motion was rejected by a majority of 98 to 36.
The Reuse adjourned at a qu'arter past one.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

LATEST BETTING AT THE WEST END.
MONDAY, Midnight.
SOMERSETSHIRE STAKES.
7to 4 agst Threatener (offered-2 to 1 taken)
Bto 1 agst Miss Sheppard (taken and offered)
7to 1 agst Cock of the Walk (taken and offered)
8 to 1 agst Choral (taken and offered)

BEAUFORT CUP.
6 to 4 agst Sabinus (taken)
2to 1 agst Fuzee (taken)
sto 1 agst any other (offered)

ARRIVALS AT BATH-MONDAY.

Free Trade, Locust, Parmesina, Veda, Nona, Playmate,
Miss Sheppard, Whimsicil, Detective, Bridget c, Vulean,
Calypso, Steppe, Lcetitia, LadySomeraet f, Chivalry, Gan:me,
Babbitts, Digby, Stockhausen, Dentelle, Lady Annie, Lord
Clifden c, Lord Berkeley, Cinderella, Duchess of Kent f,
Pugilistic Art colt, Munters, Sauntering Alma, Good Wine,
Adelaide, King Iva, Hollandaise, Dwarf, Minnie Warren,
Mornington, Pericles, Recorder, Review, Nightingale, Not-
out, and Fuzee.
ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS—Tats DAY.
Macgregor, Perth, and Barcelona.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

MORE MURDERS BY BRIGANDS.

TURKEY.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 23.

A band of fifteen brigands having murdered three
shepherds in Thessaly were pursued by Turkish troops,
but escaped by crossing the Greek frontier.

TRIAL AND SENTENCE OF THE GREEK
BRIGANDS.

ATHENS, May 22, Evening.

The trial of the brigands implicated in the late mas-
sacre at Oropos took place yesterday, and after fourteen
hours' duration resulted in a sentence of death against all
the prisoners, seven in number.