New-York tribune., 1878-07-20

LAMENT on THE AsIATIc scHEMR-THE SUR
RENDER OF BATUM RESISTED. r
Lord Harrington has dissented from the ap-
proval with which Lord Beaconsfeld's policy
is received, by submitting an adverse resolu-
ton on the subject, which he intends to move
In Parliament on the 29th instant Meanwhile
the commotion caused by the execution Of the
Berlin Treaty continues. The Turks are
placing obstacles in the way of the Austrian
occupation of Bosnia. The Lazis are resist
ing the surrender of Batum. The Turks are
about to evacuate Varna and Shumla.
BEACONSFIELDS SPEECH COMMENDED.
ONLY ONE DIssENTIENT AMONG THE LONDON DAI-
LIRs-A STRONG RESOLUTION TO BE MOVED BIZ
LORD HARRINGTON.
LONDON, Friday, July 19. 1873.
All the morning papers, with the excephon'of The
Daily Neios comment favorably on Lord Beacons-
fields statement in the House of Lords last evening
in explanation Of the course Of the British Plenpo
tentianes in the Berlin Congress The Thsss thinks
that Lord Derby transgressed his rights and the
customs which it is desirable to uphold, in making
public his recollectons Of former discussions of the
Cabinet. The scene in the House of Lords
is said TO have surpassed in brilliancy and
animation anything within the living memory.
The passage between Lord Salisbury and Lord
Derby was very sharp Lord Salisbury said that
Lord Derby was constantly making revelations.
This was his third speech since he left the Cabinet.
and on each occasion we had an instalment of the
same fatal tale. Like DR.. Oates, he said. Lord
Derby did not know how much the public would
endure, so he gave his story in broken doses. So
far as his Salisburys memory served, he said, Lord
Derby's statement was not true. 1t was only when
called to order that Lord Salisbury substituted the
term "incorrect' for mot true" and disclaimed
any intention to mpugn Lord Derby's veracity.
THE LIBERAL LEADERS CHALLENGE.
The Marquis of Harrington gave notice in the
House of Commons that he would at an early day
call attention to the papers relating to the Eastern
question and move the following resolution.
Resolped That while the House has learned with salts
faction that the troubles in the East have been ermn
arms and reOices in the extension Of liberty and self
government to populations OF European turkey
more satisfactorily with the CLAIMS Of he Greeks that
In regard Asate Turkey the military liabilities OF
underlined engaeements relative better admnistra
ton OF the Asatic provinces have imposed many respon
sbiities the state while sufficient means are in
dicated for securing their unmsnt and tnat these re-
Debate on the resolution will probable open on
the 29th inst.
RUSSIA WATCHING AsIATIc TURKEY.
A Berlin dispatch to The Pail Mall Gazette an
nOunces that Russia proposes to appoint dipomatic
agents at various points Of Asatc Turkey, TO watch
Russian interests. Russia is also making efforts to
secure the early construction of the proposed rail-
way from Orenburg into, Central Asia, distauce
of 200 German miles. The money required Tor the
undertaking will be raised by loan.
THE PROPOSED ANGLo-TURKIsH RAILROAD.
The Daily Necs has reason to believe that two par
ties of railway experts under the direction Of the
Government, will examine the Tigrs and Euphrates
Valleys for the best railway route to the Persian
| Gulf.
GoRTsCHAKoFF OPPOSED AT HOME.
Prince Gortschakoff has returned to st. Peters,
burg, instead of going to Wildbad, as he had in
tended. Berlin dispatch to The Standard says
that the Prince goes to 81 Petersburg to oppose in
trigues for his own overthrow and Count SchOuya-
lofts promotion.
THE ATTACK ON BRITISH sRAAiI;S.
William H. Smith, First Lord of the Admiralty,
replying TO Lord Robert Montagu, said that Ad-
miral Hornby teleeraphs that the flag Captain of
the British feet in the Egean Sea has had an inter-
view with General Todleben, who stated that he
had heard nothing Of the firing into the British
man-of-wars boat. sent to demand the release Of
English sailors detained by the Russians, near the
Gulf of Saros. General Todleben said he extremely
regretted the occurrence, and promised to send
uuiries concerning the affair. He said he was sure
that the superior officers of the Russian Army in
that district ignorant of the attack upon the
boat.
FRANCE PROPOSES A JOINT PROTEST
A Berlin telegram says that France has suggested
Joint protest of the Powers, at Constantnople,
against Turkish outrages in Thessaly.
PREPARING TO GIVE UP sHUMLA AND vARNA.
A ConstantinOple dispatch says Turkish Commits
soners at Ysrna and Shumla are engaged in remOv-
ing troops and war materials. The surrender Of
these foTtresses will take place shortly.
THE SITUATION AT BATUM
The Porte having expressed apprehension of a con-
flct between the Russians and the Lazis at Batum,
Prince Labanoff replied that the Russians were in
a position to guarantee the maintenance of order
The British Consul at Trebizonde telegrapbs that
the Russians are marching toward Batum, and that
600 Lazis displaying the British flag, are eOncen-
trated to defend the town.
THE PORTE COMING TO TERMS WITH GREECE.
tits stated that the Porte, IN consequence of the
representations of the great Powers, is willing to
enter into negotiations with Greece, provided the
latter agrees to pay to the Porte annually any sur
plus over the present revenue of the territory che
debt debt. a'Sr'''
THE TREATY THAT GAVE ENGLAND CYPRUS.
The text of the treaty between Great
Britain and Turkey, resulting in the acquisition by
Great Britain OF the island OF Cyprus to hand in
the last foreign mail 1t comparatively brief dccu
ment which would make only about half column
TIE TRIBUNE. The introduction says that the two
tons being mutually animated WITH the sincere desire
OF extending and strengthening the relations OF friend
ship happily existing between their two empires, have
resolved upon the conclusion Of convention Of defen
ave alliance with object Of securing for the future
the territories Asia Of his Imperial Majesty the Sui
TAM There are two articles in the treaty besides
annex In the first article England engages In case Ba
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