The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-22
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.


LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.
THE EASTERN QUEsTIoS-vIEw TAKEN BY THE
LONDON "T1MEs " ON TIE SITUATION.
LONDON. December 21-Thc Times, III a
leading article, carefully directed to allay-
ing the excitement on Eastern matters and
counteracting the effect OF the wild rumors-
concludes: "No course can be more rea-
sonable and obvious than that at this juno
ture the Government should desire to con-
suit with Parliament as soon as it can, with
out unnecessary Inconvenience, whether
they contemplate interference or mediation,
or simply means of securing good posi-
ton in the final settlement OF the questions.
They cannot but feel the need OF parlia-
mentary support. AS soon as Parliament
is called together we shall have the main
considerations on all sides OF the great
issue forcibly stated and clearly argued.
The nation will have an opportunity OF
weighing the various courses recommended
to it. The Ministry will see whether they
can honorablS assume, as they have, on the
whole, had right to assume hitherto, that
they are carrying into effect the wishes OF
the country at large, and both at home and
abroad we shall see our way more clearly.
1t does not seem necessary to look beyond
these plain considerations in order to I'M
derstand why the Ministers have decided to
summon Parliament at the earliest conve-
nient date" .,.. 80,
TIE MEASURES THE ENGLISH PARLIAMENT MAY
TAKE REGARDING TIE EASTERN QUESTION. q
ST. PETERSBURG, December 21.-The o.
lois publishes an article upon the early
meeting OF the British Parliament and the
possible measures OF the English Cabinet.
The article declares that Russia may await
without anxiety the issue Of this political
episode, and may quietly continue the work
which she has begun, in the firm oonvic-
ton that the British intrigue will in no way
hinder the triumph Of Russia.
THE CITY OF BERLIN. .
LIVERPOOL, December 2l.-The City OF
New York, reached Grainlng dock to-day.
shaft not broken, but the keel OF the pro-
peller had given way and the screw became
loose in the shaft.
THE COTTON MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, December 21.-The circular
OF the Liverpool cotton-brokers says: Cot
ton has been dull, with Il limited demand,
which was freely supplied. Prices were
somewhat irregular, and in most instances
have declined. American was freely Of
fered, and prices declined id. Sea
Island was in fair demand at generally
steady prices. Futures, under the influ-
ence OF nprecedentedly-larg receipts at
American ports and the somewhat gloomy
appearance Of politics, have been pressed
for sale; and although very large bust
ness was done, prices this Thursday morn
ing showed decline Of about 7.32d. on the
week. During the day the feeling was bet
ter.
THE GRAIN MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, December 21.-A leading
grain circular in reference to wheat says !:
The provincial markets this week exhibit
more tone, and have mostly recovered the
recent depression. The otl-coaSt and on
| passage trade is tirmer. On spot there has
been fair business since Tuesday. Maize,
| ex quay and for future arrival, has inn
| proved. At this market to-day there was a
better attendance than usual. Wheat sold
| to good extent at extreme prices, our best
winter red American realizing Id. per cent.
advance. Flour in moderate request. with
out change in price. Corn was in less ac-
tive demand. Quotations of new and old
American mixed were fully maintained.
The War News.
THE SITUATION AT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MENT OF TROOPS.
| LONDON, December 21.-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Times telegraphs /" AL
| though all apprehensions OF Seraglia con-
spiracies and coups d'Sat at Constantine
pie seem to have disappeared, the least
thing is sufficient to revive them. Thus the
unexpected appearance Of Suleiman Pasha
at Constantinople with ten thousand men
has given rise to fear that something Of the
kind is impending. In these circumstances
it is not surprising that the Sultan and his
Government should seek support in Par
lament and make it share in the RESPONSE
bility for the course to be followed"
A previous dispatch said the Turkish
Parliament to whom the Porte declared its
intention Of submitting the question, will
oppose negotiations with Russia.
The TimeS's correspondent continues
"This movement Of Suleiman Pasha, and
other reports OF the withdrawal OF the Turk
ish field forces from about Rasgrad, seem
to indicate that in the quadrilateral neces.
sary garrisons have been left to make the
best defence they can. 1t appears, more
over, that their energies will soon be taxed;
for it is officially announced that General
Toddleben has been appointed comman.
der.ln-chiei OF the Rustchuk army
/ This looks as if the siege OF Rustchuk
was imminent. Likewise General Tim.
norman will probably. seize the oppor
tunity OF advancing against ~Silestrea
There is nothing as veto indicate the des
tlnation OF the bulk Of the army OF the
Observation-Disclosures it is to advance on
shumla or to join the force at Tirnoya, ant
thence advance across the Balkans. 1t VII
take some time before operations on
large scale can be possible. Although
1 the movement OF troops from Plevn
in various directions has begun, SOM
/ days must pass before their infiuenc
al the front IL felt. 1t is not suficlen
| ,naraIv IN sepd troons necessary to organic