Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-20

Plymouth and hold itself in readiness
for other movements.
THE RIGHTS OF THE BRITISH FLEET.
A st. Petersburg telegram under
date Of Feb. 18th says the semi-official
Journal de st. Petersburg, commenting
on the dispatch of the British fleet,
says: AS far as Russia is concerned,
we think this measure ought not to
make her deviate from the policy
which she has hitherto followed. Long
before the incidents which now bring
the English fleet into the waters OF
Constantinople, that eventually was
foreseen, and was made the subject of
instructions to the Russian Commander
in-Chief If we are we'll informed,
these instructions directed that, in case
the Ottoman Capital could be occupied
by imperial troops, and British fleet
should appear before the city, that
fleet should be received with all the
consideration due to friendly power,
and that if necessity for protecting lives
and property Of British subjects
would cause the troops to be landed,
they should be regarded as welcome
auxiliary for the maintenance of order,
as long as their activity was confined to
that purpose Now that the English
fleet is approaching Constantinople, and
has there given rendezvous to the fleets
of other great powers, we may assume
that courtesy will be maintained be-
tween the naval and land forces of the
different states, if they should meet on
Turkish soil; sixteen months ago this
measure was proposed by Russia, and
refused by the cabinet of London. How
much bloodshed and suffering might
have been avoided by the acceptance of
that proposal?
The Ageuce Russo repeats its declara-
ton of Saturday that the entry Of the
fleets of the powers into the Bosphorus
at the moment when peace is being ne
gotiated, will imply full l'oerty of &C
ton for Russia. 1t says if the presence
of the fleets is necessary for the protec-
ton of Christians, this duty belongs
equally to the Russian troops.
VERY FRIENDLY.
A dispatch from Constantinople of
the 10th, says 1t is reported the Sui
tan has invited the Grand Duke Nicho-
las to spend few days in CONSTANT
nople.
Saufet and Sadyk Pashas will go to
Adrianople on Tuesday, to regulate a
treaty of peace with Gems. Ignatief and
Nelidoff, formerly Ambassador and first
Secretary of the Russian Ambassy at
Constantinople.
GOOD FOR LABORERS.
A London dispatch of the 18th inst.
says in consequence Of an urgent order
received at the Chatham dock-yard
from the Admiralty, to-day, the whole
force, numbering 1900 men, will begin
working extra hours to complete the
vessels on hand
PARLIAMENT.
In the House of Lords this afternoon,
Lord Derby, in response to a question
put by Lord Granville, said the difficulty
regarding the entry of the fleet, would,
he believed, be overcome, and that
three other powers had asked permits
sion for their vessels to enter British
waters.
In the House of Commons. this after
noon, Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor
of the Exchequer, in reply to an in
quiry of Mr.. Forester, said "There
is some delay in the fleets going up to
Constantinople. The Government can
not enter into details. Negotiations are
going on, but the Government have not
changed their Intention"
THE VOTE OF CREDIT.
London advices under date of Feb.
9th state that after debate in the
house of commons, the vote of six mil
lions sterling was passed by division OF
of 1928 to 13l, amid enthusiastic cheers
from the conservatives. Prominent lib
erals and leaders of the opposition, in
Guiding Lord Harrington and Mr.. Eos
ter abstained from voting. Gladstone
voted with the minority. The opposi-
ton Kissed Lord Harrington as he left
the house. Foster protested against
the vote, but declared he had with
drawn his amendment SO as not to in
huence excitement Of the country
In the house Of lords, tonight, Lord
Derby announced that one of the
foreign governments had already APP
piled to the porte to permit It's fleet to
enter Turkish waters.
THE "TIMEs," IN A LEADING ARTICLE,
says that it does not share in the ex-
element and alarm which yesterdays
news created in many quarters, but
thinks the time has come when the
whole responsibility of the action ought
to be thrown upon the government, and
generous support be recorded if the
legitimate interests of the country are
TO be protected. 1t says the govern
nent may have to act. and act prompt
~. 1t is impossible for the opposition
to act for them or take their places, and
1t ought not to be left t. them
to take the course they deem necessary
IN their responsibility. 1t is to be
aoped that the decision of last night
will close the controversy, which how
ever properly raised at the outset, is
now wholly out of place.
Advice to Travellers.
A writer to the Chicago Tribune gives