New-York tribune., 1876-09-28

THE EARL OF DERBY's EXPLANATIONS.
TIE BRITISH EMBAssADoR ORDERED TO SEE THE
SULTAN AND DEMAND REDRESS FOR THE bull
GARIAN ATRoCTTIEs-FAIE PROSPECTS or sATIs-
FACTORY PEACE.
LONDON. Wednesday, Sept. 81, 1875.
A deputation headed by the Lord Mayor
presented 10 tho Earl OF Derby to-day the resolutions
passed by the meeting the Eastern question held at
Guiidhall ON the 18th inst.
The Earl Of Derby said You may be quite sure that
the Government cannot underate the strength OF popu-
lar feeling which undoubtedly has shown itself so
strongly the last few weeks with regard TO the Buga-
ran atrocities. apprehead We all agree In principle 40
TO what ought 10 be DONE shall few days be able
TO publish dispatch which has been sent to Sir Henry
O. Elliott the British Embaasador at Consiantinople lie
has been directed 10 interview the Sultan and lay the
facts freely and unrscryedy before hmm TO dcnounee
by name the persons indicated by Mr. Barring ~ the prn-
cpal autbOrs VI atrocities and call for their punish
ent He has also been directed 10 represent the urgent
necessity for relieving the sufeRgs caused by the aroc
ites Special attention is TO be given to the numerous
cases OF abduction OF women They must DO scarhcd
for and restored TO their homes.
THE PROPOSED MEETING 6P PARLIAMENT.
In regard 10 the question OF cOnvokins Parliament,
Lord Derby pointed out that this was course which was
only adopted under the most urgent circumstances such
as declaration Of bu; In the present Instance We
are In the least hEey 70 be- so we nave 10
urgent measures 20 propose Parliament II Is useless
10 summon Parliament TO influence negotiations, for II
things go as smoothly hope, II Is possible and prob
able that all the most material points will have been set
lied between the Powers before Parliament could pos
sbly meet IL Is conceivable that state OF things might
arise 40 fsaugh with danger to necesate the sum
moning OF Parliament though, am bound TO say such
a state Of affairs does not appear probable TO me- do
not think you VIII the peace OF Europe or the Turkish
Empire broken M.
PROSPECTS, or A SETTLEMENT.
Lord Derby then discussed the various policies which
have been lately advocated and said think we may
look for possible aud practical solution IN the direction
of local autonomy. dont conceal That 1t viii be dii-
cult to make such reforms work. but believe It possible
The practcal objects for which labor are equal treat
ment OF MoaammGdans and Christians, security OF life
and property and efectul guarantees against arepeti
ton Of the Outragcs do not wish 20 disguise that the
atrocities have to certain extent changed the position
not only Of this but Of every European Government In
regard 20 Turkey think II unnecessary TO express any
onnlon in regard TO the merits oi the war; commenced
by seryfa and Montenegro, but neither side has OBJ
tanned any decisive success they may fairly treat the
matter az a drawn game and revert TO the sidtUS quo
ante beium.
Lord Derby concluded his speech as folows con-
fdentIy ballcyo we shall this matter brought to an
issue without any fresh efusion OF blood. DO not
imagine You can settle the Eastern question By saying
what you wish done The question is what, under the
circumstances, possibly can be done.