The Portland daily press., 1878-07-16
EUROPE.
BeaconsfeId,s Return.

LONDON, July 15.-Beaconsfeld is expected
to reach London tomorrow afternoon. A great
popular demonstration is expected at CharlDg
Cross station on his arrival A limited Dum-
Der of tickets have been issued for admission
to the railway platform, but SO large crowd is
anticipated that line of police will ba formed
from the station to Downing street. The only
invitation Lord Beaconstield has accepted in
honor of his return is one to dinner by the
Carlton Club. The town council of Dover will
meet the Earl on his arrival at that port, and
present an address of congratulation.
The Manchester Guardians London CORE
spondeIt says that expectation gains ground
that general election is imminent, but nothing
can be stated definitely till Beaconsfield's re-
turn. 1t is understood that the Premier will
make an important speech in the House of
Lords Thursday night, and if an appeal to the
country is intended, notification of that step
will be given by him in the course of his ad-
dress. The London Conservatives are prepar-
ing to give him and Salisbury very enthusias-
tic reception. The scene at Ch8ring Cross will
be like a royal reception.
The wisdom of the Liberals in suspeudipg
Judgment upon Beaconsfields policy till more
is known is confirmed by telegraph, which
point to the existence of important but un-
revealed arrangements made with France. No
section of the Liberal party is in hurry to
condemn hastily, and 1t is now supposed that q
to the governments policy to greater degree
than at first suspected.
The Results of the Congress.
A London editorial. summing up the labors
of the congress, says:
1t has made char ges which transform an
empire; has removed a long standing cause of
discomfort: has paciGed, we hope, provinces
which were torn by dissension and misrule, and
has placed barriers between rival forms of i'm
placable bigotry; has stopped many avenues of
foreign intrigue, and if it has abridged the
power of the Porte, it has given peace to
Europe.
Tho London News says it is intended that
Cyprus shall be permanently garrisoned by a
comparatively small body of European troops,
to be supplemented by local militia organized
by officers accompanying General Wosey.
The stay OF Indian troops in the island will be
only Temporary. Wolsey is expected at Malta
Wednesday. He starts thence for Cyprus,
July ~, with transports conveying the troops.
Sontpiracy Against the Sultan.
A Constantinople special says that great
conspiracy against the Sultan has been dis
covered. Fifty arrests have been made. There
is considerable excitement. Many high dign-
taries are reported involved.
The Occupation Of Bosnia,
VIENNA, July 15.-The Politische Core
spondenz says the Porte has instructed the
authorities OF BaDjaluka to notify the pOpula-
ton that the Austrian army will enter Bosnia
with most friendly intentions, and that the
relations between Austria and the Porte con-
tinue most amicabe. The population appears
tranquilzed and even the insurgents seemed
disposed to submit to Austria.
Orange Riot.
LONDON, July ia despa tch from Belfast
says serious riot occurred last night in Ports.
down. Ulster, between Orangemen and Catbo-
lies, and that the disturbances still continue
The Orangemen were attacked while departing
after services held in church in honor of
6 al Il dr.
many OF the participants were badly injured.
The police were nearly overpowered before the
mob dispersed.
Policy of the English Liberals.
LONDON, July 5.-The Daily News under
stands that the opposition leaders have decided
to oppose the policy of the Anglo-Turkish con-
vention and to take the sense Of the Parliament
on the subject.
Greece I'D Italy.
The Telegraph's Vienna despatch says nego-
tlatious are proceeding between Rome and
Athens which il successful will pledge Italy
to assist in the defence of the Greek coast in
the event of war between Greece and Tnr-
key.
A Convention Between Austria and Tur-
key.
LONDON, July The Times despatch from
Constantinople says it is reported convention
has been arranged between Austria and the
Porte. The latter accepts the occupation of
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria engages
to prevent any future alliance between Russia,
Montenegro and Serva, and to preserve order
in Bulgaria between the Mussulmans and
Christians, even if necessary during the Rus
sian occupation All accounts confirm the re.
ports that the opposition to Austrian occupa-
tion is passing away.
A Constantinople despatch to the Times says
it is authoritatively stated that the Porte is
about to grant an English company a conces.
sion for commercial and strategical railway
from Mersina to Diorbekir and Erzeroum