Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14
FOREIGN News

pasha. Turkish Ambassador at London, recent
IL wrote to The Porte that be had reason TO De-
lisye the British Government would shortly
ask authorization for feet to enter the bos-
phorus in certain contingencies, 10 order to pro
| tcct Christians. 1t is said the Porte replied
that the feet could only come as the avoWed
ally to Turkey. 1t is also asserted, though Oh
doubtful authority, that this reply was with
drawn on energetic remonsrauca OF MIR. Lay
ard, British representative at Constantluople.
Mr.. O'Couor Power has received commu
ucation from Sir Stafford Northcote concern
ing the remaining Fenian prisoners, which
leaves little doubt Of the immediate release OF
Michael Dauti, and of the intention of the
Government to consider the cases Of some
others. The resolution 10 favor OF Dr. Butts
policv, which was not put to the vote at the
Home Rule meeting of August Gth, has re-
ceived upwards of thirty signatures OF Irish
members The resolution is to be published
with the signatures as declaration OF the
opinion of the majority Of the Irish Par|amen-
tary party.
| The Paris Mopiteur, 10 semi official note,
afirns that the question OF proclamlog state
| OF siege has been mooted at meeting or Inc
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| impending ministerial modification.
The Message de Paris announces rendtz
yous of all the BoDapartst leaders at Chlsel.
hurst 90 August Is, when the Prince Imperial
is expected to deliver an address
A Reuter- dispatch from Paris states that
Minister Fourton has gone to Dardogne. The
Duke de Broglie presldes over the Ministry OF
the Interior during his absence.
The Austrian Government have made de-
claralion through its agents IN Pesth that 10
the present condition of affairs 10 the East the
nrcject OF occupying Bosnia and Herzegovina is
Abandoned This is attributed to the numerous
meetings 10 Hungary in favor oil the Integrity
of the Ottoman Empire.
Au Ambassador from China has arrived al
Berlin, and Intends to establish a permanent
legation there.
Messrs. Ecces, Shorrock Brothers i Co..
manufacturers Of Over Darwen. have failed.
Their liabilities are estimated at $500 900.
Her Majesty, the Queen. in council at U.s..
borne yesterday ordered The Propagation oil
Parliament from to day until October 3Oth.
The speech will be read by royal commission
at o'clock this afternoon.
Riotng took place at Londonderry Yesterday
On the occasion OF the opening Of the Prentice
Boys Memorial Hail. A number of persons
|
tary were called out.
LONDON. Aug l4.-Parament was prorog-
ued this afternoon. The following is the Queen 9
speech. which was read by commission:
NH Lords and Gentlemen Il am happy to
be able to release you from your attendance up.
on Parliament My relations with all foreign
powers continue friendly. The eXertions which
since the commencement Of the disturbances IN
Eastern Europe have not ceased to mako Tor
tho maintenance OF general peace, uniortu-
natcly have not been successful. On the out.
break of the war between Russia and the Otto
man Empire declared my intention OF preserv-
ing au attitude OF neutrality as long as the IN,
terests Of the country remained unaffected.
The extent and nature oil those interests were
further defined IN communication which 1
caused TO be addressed TO the government OF
Russia, aud which elected q reply indicating
friendly dispositions on the part of that State.
shall not fail to use my best efforts when =
suitable opportunity occurs for the restoration
of peace on terms compatible with the honor
of the belligerents, and with the general
safety aud welfare Of other nations. 1T IN
the course of the contest the rights OF my
empire should DO assailcd or endangered
should confidently rely on your help te
ynlcate and maintain them. The apprehen.
sions of serious famine 10 Southern India, which
| communicated to you at the opening OF the
session, | grieve TO say have been fully verified.
The visitation which has fallen upon my sub
iee!s in Madras and Bombay and upon the poo.
pie of Myssorc has been of extreme severity,
and its duration is likely to be prolonged. No
cxertion will be wanting on the part OF my, In
dian government to mitigate this terrible calam.
ity. The proclamation of my sovereignty in
Trans Vaal has been received throughout the
province with enthusiasm. 1t has also been
accepted with marked satisfaction by the native
chiefs and tribes, and the war, which threat
cned in its progress to compromise the safety
of my subjects 10 South Africa is happily about
to close. trust that the measure which has
been passed to enable the European communi-
tics Of South Africa to unite upon such
terms as may be agreed on will be the means
of preventing recurrence of similar dangers,
and will Increase and consolidate the prosperity
of this important part of my. dominions. Gen
tlemen Of the House OF Commons, thank you
for the liberal sums you have voted Tor the pub
lie service. My Lords and gentlemen, there
follows a reference TO the enactments OF the
Senate ella purely internal INTEREST," 10 bidding
you farewell [ pray that the blessing of Al.
mighty God may rest on your recent labors and
accompany you 10 the discharge of all your
duties"
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT TO THE SOUTH
The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald says
The President seems to be little wary about
going South In response to the cordial and ap-
parently disinterested invitations be receives so
frequently. At first he was inclined to think
they We're, as then seemed, prompted by 3
spirit of Friendship and respect for the Chief
MAGISTRATE from the Southern people at large.
} but gradually it cropped out that a portion of
them emanated from some small beer Virginia
} politicians who had como to Washington and
wished to appear important at home by show:
: ing that they had access TO the President and
Influence enough 10 get him TO accept on invi-
tation. One ex consul haiiing from Virginia ex-
tended of his own accord 10 the President in
) vitations to visit more than half dozen differ
ent springs in tho State. Again another class
made UP OF hotel keepers who are anxious to ad-
vortise their places by the presence Of The
President. In discussing his contemplated Vir-