The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-10
LORD MAYORS DAY.
Earl Beaconsfield Do.s Not Put
His Foot Down.
PRAlSlNG TURKS AND RUSSIANS

LONDON, Nov. 10, 1877.
Right Hon. Thomas 8. 0wdcn. Alderman for Bish-
opsgate who WIS elected Lord Mayor last September
was inauguratcd yesterday with the usual cercmo-
MES. Although drizzllng ram fell, the procession
from the Guiidhali through Fleet street and
the Strand to Westminster was witnessed by the
usual crowd. The route travcrsed by the pro-
longer than usual this year because
according to custom, 1t was necessary to traverse
the wards OF tho Lord Mayor eloc. and tho shcrlGs
which happen to lie in parts Of tho city widely apart
Contrary 10 usage, however. tho procession did not
pass the Mansion House.
THE ANNUAL .sspRxAp."
The now Lord Mayor gave the customary banquet
tonight at Guildhai which was suitably decorated
for tho occasion. very distins uished company was
assembled. Among the guests wero members OF tho
Cabinet, the diplomatic corps and Parliament
pEAcoSsFigLD TALKING TURKEY.
The Earl Of BcaconsHeld, whose health, II was
tcarcd. would not permit him to attend was nblc to
be present, ana response to the formal toast 20
'Icr Majcsty's Minister'S mado n speech which dts
appointed all who expected any decisive statement
to EngIand's Intentions. II almost a verbatim
repetition OF his remarks last ycar at Lord Mayor
Whtc's dinner
uR gaBRAcRs THE ''USspRAKADLE-"
The Earl OF Beaconsnoid declared In strong terms
that tho government unswcrvingy adhered TO tho
declaration shat they made at tho beginning OF tho
war that British neutrality must cease II British
interests were assailed or menaccd. Ho believed
this policy OF remaining neutral except Ia defence
Of English interests the best policy only tor
England, but for Turkey. Il had enabled Turkey TO
display an amount OF vigor and force which had de-
monstratcd her right to be recognized among tho
Sovereign Powers, and had dissipatcd the formerly
current beioi that her people were efcte.
TURKEYS isDErnSDESoE
Although the Independence OF Turkey was a subject
Of ridculc year ago. whatever might be the fortune
Of war, hcr independence was now undoubtcd. With
regard to prospeco OF peace he did take the de-
sponding views which some invariably did such
subjects Ho encouraged not to do SO by the re-
membrancs that Tho Gear had solemniy declared his
Christians while the Sultan had repeatedly expressed
hts readiness TO grant reforms. -
POSING AS 4 nuxoRIsr
II might be said there was a difficulty which pro-
vented the Gear and Sultan, although they entirely
agreed upon every subject from establishing peace,
which they both desired. Cheers and laushtor j
He proceeded 10 combat the theory that the
be continued Tor tho sake OF Russias military press
tigc. He could not understand how that pre- sti 60
suffered.
NOW. HK IS PETTiNo THE RUSSIANS.
uo did not consider prestige to DO q question OF q
single victory, which might be tho result OF chance
II rather depended upon government being Ablo to
command tho services OF = bravo aud de-
voted people, and tho Russian soldiers fully
proved their possession OF those qualities. He
conciuded-.The government have both hope
and patience with respect TO the war, and trust the
time Is not lar distant when. with tho rest OF the
Powers may contribute to a settlement Of the dim
culties which may secure the peace OF Europe"
TUE OPERA HoUsE rIAsco.
Tho debenturc holders OF the new National Operi
House on tho Thames cmbankment have determined
that the project is failure and will convert tho site
Into hotel other similar use.
TIL. PoPR DANCER.
The FantaRa reports that the Popcs physician
alarmed at the Increasing weakness Of His Holiness
has summoned Signor vanzett, Professor oil Surgery
at Padua, for consultation.
REDUCTION OF WAGES
Tho Manchester and Stafford cotton spinnePs have
resolved 10 give their operatives notice OF Ave poi
cent reduction IN their wages from she 10Th inst
RAIN AND MUD.
The weather yesterday was wet
KEW oFPIcR BuiLpISGs
II Is asserted that the government contemplate pur
chasing from tho city tho vacant ground-about
eight acres--aong tho Thames embankmcnt, Tor the
purpose OF erecting thereon Post Ofco buildings