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FOREIGN.

The return of Lord Beaconsfeld to Lon
don, on the 10th, was made the occasion OF
a general demonstration, In which leading
men of both parties participated. From
Charing Cross to Downing Street places Of
business were closed, the buildings were
gaily decorated, and the streets were filed
with crowds Of people, who greeted the sue
cessful Plenipotentiary with enthusiastic
cheers. After reaching his residence, Lord
Beaconsfield, in response to repeated calls
from the crowd, appeared at window and
thanked them for his reception. He said
Lord Salisbury and himself had brought
back peace, but a peace, he hoped, with
honor, such as would satisfy the sovereign
and the country.
Ten thousand English nail-makers are on
strike for an advance Of 30 per cent. in
wages.
In an official dispatch to his colleagues in
the Ministry at London, Lord Salisbury on
the day OF the dissolution Of the Berlin
Congress summarized the results achieved
in that body as being in the highest degree
favorable to Turkey and as successfully car
rying out England's policy in reference to
the prevention of Russian preponderance in
the East. The fact is pointed out that the
question of pecuniary indemnity was wholly
excluded from the treaty Of Berlin, and that
Russia gave assurance that no attempt would
be made to secure territory in lieu Of indem-
nifty, nor would the claims Of other creditors
be prejudiced by Russia's demand upon
Turkey for financial satisfaction. The effect
Of this is, according to Salisbury, that the
payment of indemnity has been postponed
to an indefinitely remote period.
Lord Beaeonsfeld made a statement in
the House of Lords on the 18th, regarding
the policy Of the English representatives in
the Berlin Congress, and explaining the
operations of the Treaty. He said that by
the setting aside of the treaty Of San Stefano,
a menace to the peace OF Europe had been
removed, q threatened injury to the British
Empire terminated, and the Sultan repos-
sessed of two-thirds of his dominions.
Regarding the Austrian occupation Of
Bosnia, which was earnestly sup
ported by the British representatives,
he said that it was sanctioned solely as
protection for Turkey, who was utterly I'M
able to subdue the anarchical tendencies of
that and adjacent provinces. The Anglo
Turkish convention, under which England
had occupied the Island of Cyprus, placed
England in a position where she could pro-
tect, if necessary, her Oriental Empire.
The object Of the convention was not mere
ly or chiefly military, but to produce peace
and tranquility, so as to open up to the
wealth and enterprise of Europe what is
really another continent. In reply to Lord
Beaconsfeld, Lord Derby said he generally
approved of what had been done in Europe,
but questioned the value Of Cyprus. Earl
Granville thought that the interests Of
Greece had been disregarded, and also be-
lieved that Cyprus would not add to the
power of defending the Suez Canal. The
debate was attentively listened to by the
Princess of Wales and other members of the
Royal family.
Gladstone has made speech severely ar |
raigning the Cabinet and denouncing the |
Berlin treaty. The convention with Tur- |
key he calls an insane covenant, which has |
the friendship Of all foreign pow
ers. In conclusion he expressed the hope |
that the Ministry would soon be judged by
an appeal to the country.
The Queen has conferred upon Lord Bea-
consfield the Order of the Garter.
The Emperor William has gone to Babels-
berg for the waters.