The New York herald., 1878-12-18
Lord LyttOn Gathering the Troops Of
the Indian Princes.
WHAT PRINCE ALFRED DENIES.
Turkey Still Hesitating About the
Romer Case.
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wur says it is reported that General
MacPherson's brigade has occupied Jelala-
bad. The Standards correspondent at
Dadur says General Stewart has sent press
ing orders for oil the troops to advance as
speedily as possible. This probably means
an advance on Candalnar.
STRENGTHENING THE ATTACK.
Lord Lytton yesterday reviewed. at Lahore. 5000
auxiliaries. furnished by nativeprinces. He made
speech. in the OF which he declared that
Great Britain never ungenerous foe. but
Justice must precede generosity. He hoped
render unnecessary further operations. The aux
liaries win go to Peshawur on Saturday to guard
the communications Of the Khyber column. The
Cashmere contingent is absent It is said they are
Cashgata. and portions Of Bsjour and SwafA which
is sanctioned by the British.
ADJOURNMENT PARLIAMENT.
In the House of Commons last night the dcbateson
the betrayal Of the expenses Of the Afghan frou
the Indian revenues. concluded.
The House divided on Mr.. Tawcett's amendment
declaring the proposition unjust. and the amend
ment was rejected by vote Of 235 to 1875.
Mr.. stanhope's resolution was then adopted with
out division.
Parliament has adjourned until February 10. 1879.
THE EXPENSE ACCOUNT
During the final debate in the House Of Commons
on Monday night Sir Stafford Northcote said he con-
sidered that. under ordinary circumstances. India
should bear the expense fof hostiiities with
her immediate neighbors. but the case
would be different IL distant enemy was moving on
India. because that would be hostility to the
Empire. He trusted the war was nearly
concluded. They would DO better informed
In month as to its real extent
and significance II might be desirable to vote
money in aid india He felt that If IL became
necessary to escort the imperial strength the people
Of England would willingly contribute The Marquis
of Harrington replied. closing the debate.
CHARITY IN THE HOUSE or ooxMoxs.
''Soms commotion was caused in the House of Com
mons by the announcement Of the Chan
cellor Of the Exchequer that he would not
proceed with the motion for grant in aid OF tho
sufferers in tho Rhodope district. The opposi-
ton trumphed over the sudden change
OF front, yet the introduction and with
drawTl Of the motion became very simple
when the reasons are stated. II
thought by the Ministers the distress revealed by tho
report Of the Rhodope commission was fitting OBJ
jcct for Parliamentary aid but IL would have been i'm
decorous to make act Of charity the occasion Of
heated debate. and the purpose of the government
was no sooner known than il clear It would be.
resisted both sides OF tho House. Tho Chancellor
Of tho Exchequer thought It better to refrain from
making the motion, even at the cost Of tho
sarcasms with which he Was rewarded last night.
Many conservatives opposed to grant public
money at . time OF severe distress at home. and
large part of tho opposition wolld have seen In thu
oct political purpose"
DExYISo A JOKE.
communication from the Admiralty declares
there il truth Whatever the report ofan inter-
view with the Duke Of Edinburgh, while at Hail.
fax. published recently In one Of the HERALD's
New York cotemporaries. in which His Royal
Highness Ia made TO say that he looked upon tho
author Of Engand's new "peace with honor policy
with feelings of tbs utmost disgust: that the seuai
tion Of Cyprus was in gain, and that the
10ist regiment was nearly all sick since it want
there. And had lost great many in Consequence
To those who know the joke hero this grave an
nouncament creates much amusement.
TURKEY AND rHx cEsNoIA OUTRAGE
The Porte learns that the Ssrvians and Montene-,
grins have concentrated their respective frontiers
The Turkish commanders have been ordered to watph
their movements. despatch from Belgradeeays that
10 estimated that over 1900 Servian troops se
on the frontier. The rehabilitation Of tho ehun q
aua army corps OF 200 s proceeding and that of
the militia has been ordered. Tho Porte and
Great Britain negotiating concerning Brit
ish Jurisdiction foreigners In Cyprus,
Great Britain recognizes the Sultans sovussigAy
over the island, but denies that the cap6t-
ulation concerning consular jurisdiction is still
applicable there william Anderson tho superintcud-
dent OF the Eastern Telegraph Company. who vas
murdered near Gambia. Crete. Saturday evening last
was . nephew Of Sir James Anderson, managing
director of the same compsny.
At last have something dofinitc about
the Romer case. The Ttncs correspond
ent at pesth says that Romer, the alleged
American citizen imprisoned in Coustan-
tinople. was arrested In Server Pacha's home. var
Gus weapons were found in his possession. IL 10
alleged that they models which he intended
to submit to the government He was pre-
viously concerned in conspiracy in Syria, and 10
varousy designated as Meyer. MAurer and SIouryer.
Rcouf Pacha In now accused Of completely In thu
late conspiracy.
THE FRENCH BrDcKr
The French Senate. by q vote OF lSo 10 112 hes
adopted an amendment proposed by NJ do Beleastel,
of the Right, reinserting in the budscG
The grant Of 100000 francs for angmcntine
tho stipends Of aged priests. which was
stricken out by the Chamber Of Deputies This
action renders necessary the reasscmbling Of the
Deputies before tho slst OF Decembor to reconsider
shis portion Of the Budget.
INJECTION DISTURBANCE IRELAND
Lioutenant Colonel Charles J. Tottenhrinn, con-
serystive, has been elected 10 Pariameut.
for New Ross, Ireland. by Ave ma