Daily globe., 1878-04-09
GROWING TAMER.
BUT STILL BEING YERY EdR FROM
SETTLING DOWN TO PEACE.
Calling out the Reserves Debated in the
House of Lords--Lord Derby Thinks Eng
land may be Forced Issto War--English
Cabinet Opposed to War--BismarcI La
boring for Peace--The Usual Bundle of
Speculations.
1N rHE HOUSE OF 1onps.

boring for Peace--The Usual Bundle of
Spe.ulations.
IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
LONDON. April SIN the House of Lords this
afternoon the Earl Of BeaconEfeld, after ret
respect of the governments past policy, criti-
cised the treaty af San Stefano drawing con-
clusions similar to those contained in Lord
Salisbury's dispatch. Although every article
of the treaty was a deviation from the treaties
of 1856 and 1871, he would not call them viola
lions, because had they been considered at the
congress as England desired, they might have
been regarded as suggestions. He showed that
the possession of Bessarabia was not of triaing
local interest. Lord Palmerston had strongly
insisted upon It's cession to Roumania
as involving the independent navigation of the
Danube. The congress could not take place
after Russia's refusal to conform to her previ-
Gus engagements and to the treaty of Paris. He
pointed out various ways in which the existing
situation in the East imperiled the British
empire. The Egyptians once threatened Con-
stantinople. There was consequently no reason
why the Russians might not march to the Suez
canal. He could not conceive why England
should be unarmed when all other powers were
arming. The British empire must not only be
enjoyed but maintained.
Lord Granville criticised the details of the
governments past policy. but declared he
would not commit himself or his friends on the
present question, but leave the government to
their own responsibility. Upon review of
the situation he drew conclusions favorable to
peace.
Lord Derby denied that calling out the re-
serves was the sole or principal cause of his diff
ference with his late colleagues He said mat
ters at present were at dead lock, where
%horcf do 4
dignity. He for one would not press matters
groundless irritation. He denied the
existence Of an emergency justifying the calling
out of the reserves. The only conceivable mo-
tive for the haste, of which, however, he would
not accuse the government, was to take advan-
tage of the war feeling in the country. Even
an Austrian alliance was very doubtful. and
all other powers were certain to stand aloof.
Why, under the circumstances should England
be, not drifting, but rushing into purposeless
war. He admitted that circumstances might
force England into war, but at present he could
see no ground therefor.
Lord Cairnes said the smallness of the in
crease Of the army did not justify Lord Derby S
differences.
GERMAN NEWSPAPER OPINION.
LONDON. April 8.-The NoyM Deutsche Zeitung
of Berlin, hitherto pro-Russian, lectures Rus
sia and Austria sharply for not concerting an
agreement about peace while the con-
tinued. It says; Though the powers are
agreed in principle, Russia has fettered herself
by the treaty of San Stefano, instead of inform
ing herself beforehand Of the various views
by it, while England and Austria have rendered
the position still more difficult by now putting
forward a solemn international protest,
instead Of formulating their conditions
and reservations before the fall of
Plevna." Nevertheless the Nord Deutsche lei
for peace, an understanding will yet be reached.
This article caused sudden cessation of war
like utterances by the Austrian semi-oficial
press. The Ministerial Nontags Reun states
that the hope Of peaceful settlement is justified
by the fact that Bismarck is earnestly exerting
himself to prevent European conflict. Several
unofficial Vienna newspapers express the opin-
ion that this is an attempt to make Austria
participate in the mistake of San Stefano, and
indicate Bismarck's desire to bully Austria into
a settlement with Russia. The language of
these journals is very bitter against the German
chancellor.
AT CoNsTANTINoPLE.
LONDON, April 8.-Constantinople advices are
conflicting. Some say Vefk Pasha president
of the council is about to retire and will be
succeeded by Raouf Pasha, now war minister
both being in sympathy with Russia. One set
of dispatches says the bona fide return home
of the Russian troops has commenced. Anoth-
er that only the depleted regiments are sent
home to recruit, whose positions are immedi-
ately filled by fresh troops from the north.
However, the general impression of the news
seems less pro-Russian than of late, and there
is a feeling here and in the European colony al
Constantinope, that the dislike of the Turkish
people to Russia is so great that the palace and
Dos, 1OfI Iora rfrro
alliance, even if they wished.
LOOKING OUT FOR AusrR1 A.
LONDON April 8.-Movements of the Russian
forces ON the Danube and in Roumania indi
cate determination to prepare thoroughly
against the contingency of an Austrian attack
in the rear. All the passes of the Carpathians
practicable for artillery and trains are covered
by positions which the Russians have inst oc
cupied. Russian troops are constantly moving
from Bulgaria into Roumania.
Large shipments of powder from Dortmund
Prussia, into Russia, ara reported.
AUTHORIZED TO DENY.
The 44ge1ace H,ssse says it is authorized te
deny that Russia threatened to oppose discus
sion Of the Bessarabican question by the con
gress. The Agence also says the character o
the latest news encourages a belief of the pos
sibility of resumption of the congress proposal
MISCELLANEOUS.
LONDON, April Sit is stated from st. Peters
burg that Gen. Ignatief had abandoned th,
idea of returning to Vienna, and was about t.
start for Constantinople when he was detained
to see whether his services were possibly re
quired at the congress.
British agents at Spanish and German port
have been instructed, it is said. to report th
merchant steamers available for immediat
charter as transports.
A telegram from Calcutta points out from th
Bengal cavalry alone it will be possible to draw
10000 men without the slightest detriment t,
the Indian service. They are infinitely supe
rior to Cossacks in training, equipment and or
| ganizatiOn.
It is claimed on all hands, except in purel,
| partisan discussions, that the cabinet is sin
cerely desirious to avoid war. The withdrawal
| of the treaty of San Stefano or its uncondi
tional submission to the judgment of Europ
are regarded as the only alternative to war.
Lord Lyons, British ambassador at Paris
designated to represent Great Britain at th
considered to indicate that no great hope is fel
of a speedy meeting of the congress.
PAR1s, April 8.-Fifteen supplementary elec
/ tions, to fill vacancies in the chamber Of depu
ties, caused by invalidations Of previous elec
I tions, took place yesterday. The results hav
been ascertained in but IL districts aud Repuh
/ licans were returned.
Madame Defour, wife of the French premier
4 is dead.
Complete returns from the election yesterda
i show IA Republicans returned, In one distric
second ballot is necessary.