New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23
FOREIGN NEWS.
GREAT;BRTrAIN.
GREATfBRICAlN.
ne CHINESE EMBAssY-TnEIR RICEPTION BY
QUEEN VICTORIA.

Embassy, together with the Secretaries attached to
the mission were presented to Her Majesty Queen
Victoria, Mt Windsor Castle, by Lord Stanley. a
special train conveyed the Embassy to the town Of
Windsor where. on the arrival of the cars at the
terminus, the Queens carriages were in waiting -
convey the party to the royal residence. The towns
people nocked in great numbers TO sec the Strangers
and the greatest curiosity manifested to catch q
glimpse of the Orentalsl as itheygpassed from the
railroad carsito the carriages.
On arriving at Windsor Castle the Embassy was
conducted to Her Maestys audience room, where
they were received by the Queen, surrounded by
members Of the royal family and ladies 10 waiting.
gathered around tho royal seat in picturesque
| groups.
Lord Stanley then introduced Mr. Burlingame, who
briefly addressed her Majesty in the name of the
| Emperor Of China He continued 10y expressing the
desire that the health and happiness of the Queen
and the people over whom she presided, would be
long and lasting lie also referred in appropriate
and feeling terms TO Sir Frederick Bruce, who at
present represents her Majestys Government at the
Court Of China and spoke III the very highest terms
of the valuable cooperation rendered HIM by the In
glish representative. In the of his address he
made a graceful allusion TO the wcll-known friend
ship of her Majesty for the United states. Mr. Bur
Hngame then presented ,he letter of crcdcnce from
/ lIt lnpIOl OF Aulllt. - wac l@tii'A f'' '"N'''N
! document beautifully cncasad in yellow satin.
Her Majesty evidently pleased, received the docu-
ment and addressing Mr. Burngame, said sho was
glad to welcome the first Chinese Embassy 20 Great
Britain. She was pleased TO greet MI Buringame
and the mission and she expressed thc belief h3t ITS
object was q step ina the right direction.
| Nj Burnpame then introduced his associate min
listers and the secretaries 10 the Queen. The inter
view throughout was masked by the utmost cor
diality.
4 magnificent luncheon was shortly afterward
served ina the Castle. While the company was seated
! Lord Stanley took occasion TO express himself az
perfectly i'm accordance with Mr. BurlIugames senl-
ments relative 20 China Il was true, he said, that
a certain degree OF opposition, originating m igno-
/ rance of tho real object of the Chinese mission,
coupled with desire 10 adhere 10 the old traditional
| British cocr.iyo policy met Nj Burlugamc on his
/ arrival in England but this bad all passed away.
! MI BurHngame by his dignihed course and feeling
the grandeur aud importance Of the high trust con
/ fdcd 10 his care had conducted himself ~ such
manner az 60 completely disarm opposition ana
create not only favorable IMPRESSION for China but
for the United States. for while acting a. Che repre-
| sentative of the Emperor of China, us diemhcd
/ bearing and progressive ideas exhibited hm as a
true tyIs of the representative American. L"d
stanley then concluded los expressing the belief that
| the cordial principles which are fast Influencing the
nations Of the world have changed foes to friends
Taken altogether tho reception Of the Chinese
Embassy by Queen Victoria was most handsome
and is calculated 20 impress the member. Of the
mission moro fayorabIy in thou ideas 81 tho British
nation.
! TIL. ALABAMA COMMISSION TO SO ~ WASH
/ INGToN.
! II ia announced to-day that Lord Stanley has &c
coded 10 the modification of the Alabama settlement
! which permits the Commission 20 at ia Washington
PARLIAMENTARY FLECTIONs-sFRrous RIOTS.
! Tie Tines this morning gives the following a. the
result OF the elections thus far foT members Of the
new House Of Commons:
Liberals ............ so Conservative ....-..l"
Liberal majority ...............
The Daiy Nac., a Liberal Journal says the Liberal
majority so lar is 1876
| Dispatches have been received announcing tho
election Of Charles Buxton. Liberal, from Surry last
Mr. w Johnston Conservative, for Belfast, Ireland;
! sir Il. Blcnncrha,sct and Yscount -. Laurence
! both Liberals. from Galwayb oro, and Lord j. Man
! ners. Conservative from Lcicestershrc North. The
! following Liberal candidates have been defeated
| The MARQUIS of harrington for Lancashire North
| West and the Right Hon. G. IIorman for Stroud
Serious riots have occurred at various places in tho
| kingdom during the elections. AZ Sligo IN Ireland
there was quite formidable outbreak, aud before II
was quclled ten houses were sacked 10y the mob.
There was also scene of violence at the little town
! of Ripley in Derbyshire. A sharp fight occurred
| and many persons injured by clubs and stones
| in the hands Of the rioters. The mob partially de-
| molished several buildings including the yicarage.
mr. GLADSTONE IN LANCASHIRE.
! AT the Lancashire nomination Of members for Par
/ lament the Hon. William i. Gladstone was declared
| to have the majority on show Of hands.
COMMUNICATION OF TENIAN EXECUTIONS.
| Attempts have been made to organize anniversary
| obsedues in commemoration of the hanging OF the
Manchester Fenans in this city and Dublin to-mor-
row. The proceedings VIII doubtless prove abortiye
| through the actions of the Government officials.
! EDINnURG UNIVERSITY.
| TpINBrRG Nov 2l.-Lord Justice lngs was TO-
day chosen Chancellor Of the University OF Ldin-
! burg over the Hon William L. Gladstone
ITALY,
| ,,ot-Sr vPsUyIUs-A TOWN THREATENED WITH
| DESTRUCTION.
| Naples Nov 2l.-Tho eruption OF Mount NesuVus