The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-15

LORD DERBY's VIEW OF ENGLAND's DUTY
A NOTIFICATION FROM PRINCE GORTSCHA-
KoFF.
LONDON, February 14.-In the House OF
Lords, Lord Derby, alluding to the claim OF
Russia that should the Powers send ships
to Constantinople Russia would be COM
PEELED to send its troops to that city, said
the British Government had protested
against this view, asserting that it could see
no parallel between the two courses pro-
posed. Loud Cheers
Lord Derby also read dispatch from
Prince Gortschakoh, the Russian Premier,
informing him Of the Russian occupation
OF Constantinople, which, Prince Gortscha-
kofr adds, is merely pacific measure.
NAVAL PREPARATIONS.
MALTA, February 14.-Her Majesty's tug
Escort has arrived here from Flume with
cargo Of whitehead torpedoes. The turret-
ship Devastation, four guns and 100 tons,
is to leave Malta, and another vessel has been
sent to Fiume for more torpedoes, and any
available supernumerares for strengthen
ing the crews of the ships under Vice Adj
miraI Hornsby will so in the Devastation.
PASSAGE OF THE ENGLISH FLEET THROUGH
THE DARDANELLES-A MILD PROTEST FROM
THE TURKs-THE ENGLISH PREPARED FOR
ACTION, &C.
LONDON, February 14.-The Admiralty
has telegram from the English Consul at
Chanak Chalessi Anatolia, on the Darda-
nelleS tWenty-three miles southwest OF Gal
lipoli, confirming the passage OF six ships
of the British fleet up the straits yesterday.
The Turkish pasha made formal protest
at Chanak Chalessi Anatolia, but no actual
measures were taken to prevent The passage.
| The AdmiraPs orders were to enter the
straits, with or without leave, and make ar
engagements to secure his rear. The ships
were prepared for action.
THE BRITISH FLEET AT coNsTANTINoPLE.
LONDON, February 14.-The Times
second edition prints the following dispatch
| from st. Petersburg to-day: "The Govern
ment has information that the British fleet
has arrived at Constantilople." The Adj
miraty has received telegram that the
fleet has passed through the Dardaneles,
but has no adyices of its arrival at Constan-
tinople.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE IMPENDING CRISIS, &C.
LONDON, February 14.-The activity in
the Woolwich arsenel is daily increasing.
New guns OF nearly every description and
military transfer-wagons are being rapidly
manufactured.
A Reuter- from Constantinople says that
the fleet is expected ut the Princes Islands
this evening unless compelled to cast anchor
at Marmora in consequence OF tempeStuouS
weather. Two iron-clads have been left at
Gallipoli to protect the outlet. Four will
be stationed at the Princess Islands. The
Flamingo will stay in the Bosphorus to
maintain communication between Mr.. Lay
ard and Admiral Hornby.
The Flamingo went to meet the fleet,
with sealed orders. The salute has been
fired, and formal notice taken OF the arrival
Of the fleet. The English Consul at Cha
naka Kessi has made demand tor the free
entry Of 10000 tons OF coal for the fleet.
The Turkish Parliament was dissolved
to-day by an imperial message, which de-
clares that this action is taken in conse-
quence OF the necessities Of the situation !;
that the Sultan appreciates the services OF
the members, and hopes soon to reconveke
the Parliament.
OCEAN DISASTER SHIP ON FIRE--THE SAIL
oRs ABANDONED TO THEIR FATE. ~
LIVERPOOL, February 14.-The steamer
Chillian, from New Orleans, reports that
she sighted ON the 7th instant in latitude
40 north, longitude 42o west, the German
bark Otto George, Captain Keung, from
London for New York, on fire. Two men
were seen on board. The sea was so heavy
as to prevent their rescue. The life-boat OF
the CHILEAN was smashed In attempting 1t.
France.
FRENCH ADVICE TO ENGLAND. sd rs
PARIS, February IA The RepabIique
Francois counsels England to remain tran.
quill. The Journal des Debats declares thai
3itia too late for England to- act. The ma
Iiority OF the papers hold similar language,
land hope that the wisdom and moderator
OF the Powers will prevent further compii
cations.
Italy. ;sS
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