The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-07-20
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
LORD BEACONSFIELD DELIVERS
HIS GREAT ADDRESS.

II fhDDICES tOANOIlDN IN THE HOUSE OF
LORDs-TURKEY TO BE PROTECTED FROM
FUTURE AGGREssIOS--ITALY AND GREECE
CLAMORISG FOR TERRITORY.
LONDON, July lS.-This afternoon it was
known that Earl Beaconstied would be on
the floor and vindicate England's action at
Berlin. The house of lords was filled with
brilliant assembly. The attendance of
peers was 50 large that all the red benches
were filled. On the steps of the throne
were several members of the royal family.
The galleries contained large number of
ladies Of rank and fashion and all members
of the diplomatic corps in London were
present in their gallery. Upon rising to
speak, Earl Beaconstield, who was looking
remarkably well, said that England had
conferred an inestimable boon upon Europe
and the world by inducing Russia TO assent
TO the notifications that had been made at
Berlin to the treaty Of San Stctano. Eng
land had secured the peace of the CONT
nent. She had advanced the cause of
civilization and Christianity; she had given
to her faithful ally and friend, the sultan,
territory secure from invasion
oiic hud pioNidcu lol tnc engagement
of political equality and of religious
freedom in all its dominions and
in the new provinces shA haa ni..;-"a ~
Independence Of Montenegro and Servia,
and by giving over the protectorate of
Bosnia and herzegovina to Austria, she had
provided for the safety Of the inhabitants Of
these regions. He justified the line oteast-
ern Roumelia and the cession of Sofia and
Batoum England, he said, had always re-
sisted the partition of Turkey, as it would
| involve Europe and Asia in constant strug-
giles. All the European powers, Russia in
cludcd, were now unanimously of the opin-
! ion that for tie best interest OF Europe the
sultan should remain great power in the
world. England would not be justified in
going to a long and expensive war to pre-
vent Russia from acquiring kars and Ba-
toum, and Russian demands had been
conceded 10. The object Of the
Anglo-Turkish convention for the
occupation Of Cyprus by En-
gland was not a military object. He urged
Turkey to treat Greece with all consistent
liberality, and said that Greece must learn
patience. In conclusion the premier said
tina, England had notified Russia that she
could 90 thus far and no farther SEA
was large enough for both. England was
resolved to defend Turkey against any fur
ther attacks from Russia, The occupation
of Cyprus by England was not "a war meas
ure, but u step in the progress Of peace
He assured his hearers that England did
not fear war with any nation, nor did she
seek war. He said the congress throughout
had been marked by IN earnest spirit OF
good will and true craftsmanship. Through
out his speech Earl Beaconsteld was repeat
edly cheered and sat down amid enthusi
astic applause. A large crowd collected in
the plaza between Westminster abbey and
the peers entrance TO the house of lords and
greeted him with cheers upon his arrival
and departure.
GENERAL EXCITEMENT.
In the house OF lords to-day, Screenings,
Earl of Granville, in a brief speech, mildly
criticized the speech Of Lord BcaconStield.
An angry discussion then occurred between
Earl Derby and the Marquis of Salisbury,
and caused an unusual sensation through
out the house. Earl Derby said that he
had left the cabinet because the govern
ment had resolved upon sending secret
expedition from India to occupy the island
of Cyprus and the Syrian ports, against the
will of the sultan, if necessary. The Mar
Quis of Salisbury, replying to the Earl, very
emphatically said the statement was false.
Upon this there was great uproar among
the members, many of whom rose to their
feet; whereupon the Marquis substituted the
word unauthentic in place of false The
Earl of Derby reiterated his remarks, when
the house adjourned amid wild confusion.
BEFORE PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, July lS.-ln parliament to-day,
the government confirmed the statement
that the Russians had fired into an English
boat off Gallipoli. The government is await
ing particulars Of the affair
ENTHUSIASM OVER BEACoNsFIEID,
There was an enthusiastic scene in the
house Of lords this evening. The hall was
crowded, and Earl Beaconstield was rccciv'
ed with loud cheers and waving of hand
kerchiefs. The premier, in u short address
said the notifications made to the treaty OF
San Stetano had avcrtcd menace TO Eu.
rope. The congress had returned the sultan
two-thirls Of Bulgaria and justified the ces
sion Of Sophia.
SOME APPREHENsIoNs.
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