The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-08

separate Lord Salisbury from his colleagues Till
the blue books showed they united. The
charge now made, that there q power behind
which determined that Lord Salisbury should not
coed, should not have been vcntured BY man In Mr.
Gladstone's position without some foundation Mr.
Gladstone burst not tell the House or the country that
he wss prepared to 60 to war against Turkey as
tho ally OF Russia, and yet that was the
point TO which his policy would tend. The
very basis Of tho Constantnople Conference that
the independence and integrity OF the Ottoman Empire
should be maintained, and would have bcen gross
breach Of faith II 1t had boon declared, Mr. Glad
stone seems TO think It should have been, that the
decision OF the Conference would be enforced by
Turkeys reply the protocol was blind and foolish.
She is suffering for her folly. But there
nothing to justify Russia in holding the
protocol like pistol to her head
and acting In contravention of the treaty
OF 1871. Tho Power responsible for breaking
the united action OF Europe Is Russia Turkey is
engaged In a death struggle. God alone knows what
may be tho result But the whole efforts OF the British
government must be directed to ocazng tho war and
preserving strict neutrality. II the Gar keeps his
word pledged Lord Lotus, that he had intention
10 take Constant,nope but only to obtain the amel-
ioraon Of the condition Of the Christians there would
be no question OF interference with British
interests II tho opposition advocated against
Turkey they should plainly say so; but II they only
intended to bark loudly and not bite, such policy Is
wholly unworthy and would never have tho sanction
OF the public The opposition appeared to attach
Importance having the liberal party united than hav
ing the country united in view OF the dissensons Of
Europe.
The debate was adjourned until this afternoon.
Tho Pal Mall Gazette says:-'Wc understand that,
acting on tho advice OF Earl Granville, Mr.. Glad
Aho fofh
and amend tho remainder, with view TO avoiding .
division OF the liberals
MEETING GLADsroNRs RESOLUTIONS
There was great meeting at 81 james Hall tonight
in support OF Mr. Gadstoncs resolutions Mr.. Thomas
Hughes presided. The Dukes Of Westminster and Argyll
sent OF sympathy Resolutions passed dc.
caring that for England to engage in which might
have tho effect OF prolonging Turkish rule would
bo a CRIME against the world Tho meeting separated
In disorder, amendment having been proposed TO
vote confidence in Mr. Gladstone
An overflow meeting was held at Trafalgar square
Tonight at which counter resolutions were proposed
expressing confidence In tho government and in Mr.
Gladstone. Il rs impossible TO say which we're car.
rcd,
NEUTRALITY OF THE EUROPEAN
"Tho governments OF Germany and Austria arc in
negotiation with respect 10 proclama alton OF ncu-
tral,ty 10 issued Tho two governments arc desr.
ous OF acting In concert"
Tho abovs will be seen, does not compare with the
reference Austria in tho PARIS Figaros sensational
story about Count Won Mokc's speech
II Is officially announced that the protection OF Rus
sian subjects Egypt has conndcd to the consus
OF Germany.
France has officially announced her neutrality.
Servia has assured Austria OF hor neutrality
In order not afford for Austria TO dc.
part from neutrality tho Russian commanders have
received orders not to cross tho Danube near
Kalafat nor JOIN anywhere with tho Ser
Wan army. For tho same tho Gear has
notified Montenegro that she must remain on tho de-
feps,ye Servia intends 10 revoke the order for
mob,zing hor militia, because such q step would DO
likely TO provoke Austria
VAIN HOPES HELP FROM EGYPT
Cairo advccs state that the King OF Ably ssnia has
aca,n declared war against the Khedvc for violating
the frontier The rebellion In Darfur Is also increas-
ing The Egyptians there must capitulatc. The
Knedivc in consequences Of these events has refused
to further assist the Porte.
SENTIMENT REGARDING DERBrs NOTE.
Tho Car has arrived al ST. Petersburg. He was
enthusiastically received.
Lord Dcrby's despatch was inid before the Gear on
Monday. The Russian Tulegraphio Agency referring