The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-07
THE WAR In AFGIIANISTAN.
IN 1GGRFSSTTE LIBER.iL RESOLUTION
OFFERED IN PIRLTINENT.
a Government Resoiutinn Charging the Cost
ofthc War 20 Jndia-The London TImcs on
tho Result of 4 thursday Niahfs Debate.

a Government Resoiutinn Charging the Cost
of the War 60 Jndia-fhc London Times on
tho Result of thursday NIahts Debate.
LONDON, Dee en- tho House Of Com
mons this afternoon. Mr. Whitbroad tLiboraO.
momber for Bedford gave notice that he would
offer resolution disappearing Of the Afghan
war and askcl for the appointment Of day for
its discussion.
Sir Stafford Northcote. Chancellor OF the Ex-
chcquor said ho could not postpone discussion
OF the Government resolution. fixed for Mon
day next Upon this announcement Of the
Chancellor. Lord Harrington appealed to tho
Government 10 give place 10 Mr.. Whitbread's
resolution.
Mr.. Gladstone supported Lord Harlington's
appeal. but Sir Stafford Northcoto said that tho
Governments motion not necessarily mean
ing to charge all tho costs Of the war TO India.
he could not consent to adjourn the discussion.
MIR. Chamberlain Cladical, member for Bir-
mingham, gave notice OF an addition to Mr..
Whitbread's motion. attacking tho alleged un-
cOnstitutlonality Of the Governments proceed
ings relative to Afghanstnn.
The Opposition speakers strongly urged tho
Inconsistency Of discussing a motion on n sub
sidinry point concerning the Indian revenues
before Mr. Whitbreads motion. which raises
the question ot the whole policy Ot the Govern
mont. Sir Stafford Northcote ultimately yielded
and agreed to POSTPONE the report on the Rd-
dress until Monday. when i VII be- ne ilTst
resolution will be moved as an amendment
| thereto.
Lord Harrington gave notice Of tho intention
| % himself and his followers to support Mr..
| Whtbrcad's resolution.
Mr.. Bourke. Under Foreign Secretary. said
that tho Foreign oIlco, had received no con-
| irmation Of tho alleged address TO Gen. Kaui-
mann 70 the Ameer Of Afehanistnn In connoe-
| ton with tho presentation of sword.
SN stafford NorthcOte said the reference in
the despatch Of Lord Lytton to the possibility Of
Russia for wping out AighGnistan Gould only
be regarded as the personal opinion Of the Vice.
roy. ns ta tho probable result Of the Amcer's
| policy Ihere was no ground Tor supposin2
that il referred to any direct or formal pro-
Lord Cranbrook. Secretary Of state for India,
| In the House " Lords. aud the Hon. Edward
Sianhop.e. Under Secretary OF state for India.
In tue House ot Commons. will on Monday
move an identical resolution, as follows:
R,'.iei. That her M5c'ly having directed military
tSgsdaag q esi iS s,TSed GISn ~ 9aSn
this House consents that the u India shall be
W.o, NAV be- eafrci on Beyond tie eAtefnai iroaefs
| o. her Majesty Indian possessions
This docs not imply that tho burden Of tho
war will ultimately fall wholly or partially on
India. The resolution does not raise that ISSUE
II is framed ia compliance with the act OF lsJS
which provides that except Tor preysniing a
rcpelling invasion. or under other sudd n and
OF Parliament must be obtnincd before any part
of ths rev.nuaa ~ India cnn ho npuiicJ tn de-
fray tho expenses OF any military operation
beyond thc frontier II India" The resolution
viii raise tho whole question of tho Govern
ment's policy in both Houses Of Parliament the
question Of the distribution of tho burdens Of
tho war being left for future declsio
The Edinburgh ScnisHdus London corrc-
sponie snys; " Agents OF no Conservative
party have issued a circular advising the Tory
managers in the country To- bo prepared for the
evCutuality uf general election. In iufiuen-
tial uuartOrs IL Ia believed that an arrangement
with Russia for tho settlement OF tho Central
Asian question is on tho tapis, and that Ii Is
likely 10 assume the form Of a partition Of
Afghani~tan.
ne Times in a leading editorial article this
morning on last nights debate IN Parliament
says; For tho last month OF two our columns
have been crowded with language more indir-
nant and protests more vehement than are often
read. against the impolicy and miQGty Of the
has met. and all this indignation has au opuOr-
tunity both 30 express and TO justify itself, but
the only result IS two very tame dehai 2s. in
which the most responsible persons say that
uent on IN" subject II Lord Granville and
Lord Harrington were Inconsistent their iucon-
-istency was, in ono respect OF very happy
character. Thoy roth stated distinctly that an
emergency having arisen they would gtNo their
whole influence To- furnish the Government all
the means thai might be necessary 10 carry IL to
a successful conclusion. IA responsible states
men they recognize that there IS no other course
practical unantmity In the councils ~ tho ma
tion. Tho main result OF the debate II 10 show
that the vehement opposition which has been
threatened 60 the policy Of the Governmcnt
may lie thrown upon tho subject hy sui -educnt
discussions. the general verdict of Yesterday
is not likely 10 b. altered. Tho first victory OF
the war and the practical acguics csacnce of Par
MAY. augur well for the future Of our new pol
Icy.