The New York herald., 1876-07-15
Varying Fortunes Of the Opposing
Armies.
TIE FRENCH ASSEMBLY.
Terrible Boiler Explosion on the IrOn.Clad
Thundcrer.
ENGLAND AND THE EAST.

ENGLAND AMI lie EASl.
ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD By CABLE. ]
LONDON, July IA, 1876
Great anxiety has prevailed in England for some
time past, caused by the fear, as Mr.. Bright ex-
pressed 1t to-day, Of England giving her support to
the continued domination of the Turks in Europe
and repeating the calamities of twenty years ago.
TIE ANXIETY GAINED.
This anxiety has been Gained instantancously by
Earl Derby's speech to-day to the deputation Of lib
eral from all the principal towns in the country,
headed by John Bright.
EFFECT OF EARL DERBY's SPEECH.
The influence OF Earl Derby's speech on the coun-
try is reflected truthfully in Mr. Brighs brief reply
Of thanks; that it would remove the great gloom
which is hanging almost all the Industrial and
commercial interests of the country and the speech
will give satisfaction to the entire country
LONG DISCOURSE.
Earl Derby's speech fills three columns and half
Of Saturday mornings papers. The following are
the principal points,
ANXIOUS FOR PEACE
The desire of the deputation that the government
should remain neutral Is shared by me- Within
: few days the Eastern correspondence will be laid
before Parliament.
THE BERLIN PLAN WOULD NOT WORK.
The reason the government rejected the Berlin
memorandum was because they thought 1t would
not work.
THE MOVEMENT OF THE FLEET EXPLAINED.
The British fleet was sent to Resika Bay on ac-
count Of an agreement between the ambassadors Of
the great Powers assembled at Constantinople when
the fall OF the late Sultan impending so as to be
prepared for the evenuality OF civil war in Turkey
The step was taken in concert with the other great
Powers.
GERMANY HAS NO REAL INTEREST AT STAKE.
Germany feels no real interest in the contest
further than desire for the maintenance Of Eu-
ropean peace, which could be threatened by Eng
and, Russia or Austria
ENGLAND AvEEsE TO WAR.
England would regard European war as the
greatest OF misfortunes.
AUSTRIA WOULD NOT BREAK TIE PEACE
derstood from the peculiar nature of her position,
would not desire to break the peace.
RussIA's POSITION.
In Russia there is large party desiring the forma-
ton OF new slavonic empire, but the power of
action is not in this partys hands, and the Czar is a
sincere lover Of peace.
THE REICHsTApr PROGRAMME.
rhe Emperors OF Russia and Austria agreed at
Reichstadt to observe absolute nonntervcntion, ex-
ccpting such Intervention as may lead to good re-
suits and efforts at mediation; but even this will
not be done without the concert OF all the European
Powers
ENGLAND WILL NOT INTERFERE.
England does not dream OF Intervention between
the Porte and its subjects: she only desires fair
play.
THE SICK MAN LEFT TO HIS own SHIFTS.
Twenty years ago we undertook to guarantee the
Sick Man against murder, but we never undertook
10 guarantee him against suicide or internal disease.
ENGLAND WILL MEDIATE If POSSIBLE.
England will not intervene. and will do her best
10 prevent others from Intervening. II an oppor-
tunity for mediation should be presented she will
oct, retaining her own freedom and independence OF
action.
England attaches great importance to the general
understanding among the great European Powers,
which Is the best and surcst guarantee OF peace.
THE DEPUrATIoN TO WAIT on EARL Derby
THE SUBSTANCE OF THE PETITION TO BE
PREsESTrD--srRIcr NEUTRALITY ADVOCATED.
LoSpoS, July II, 1876.
the dcpu,aton on the Eastern question which Us to
wall The Earl Of Derby will include the Earl Of Nor
ton. Mr. Aubcron Herbert and the following members
OF Parliament Mr. Edward jenkins, Mr.. Samncl
Morley, Nr. Henry Richard, Mr. Jacob Bright Sir
Thomas Bailey, Boronct; Mr.. Joseph whitwci Pcasc
nnd ur Eugene Collins y petition win be presented,
sisucd by Earl Russell patron OF the icagne in aid
OF the Christians OF Turkey, rccitng that the Porte
bas bcen irec from all orcign Interference Tor the
last twenty years aud has received nnanaal support
TO tie amoant Of $1,000 oo.O0o; yet
Otoman integrity Is degs.on England's supper,
has only resulted IN bringing misery and into
English homes and rivcting tho CHAINS firmly
about tho necks OF the rortc's Christian subjects.
During tho twenty years the Portcs reform
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