Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-18

contest goes on. IF Parliament approved of
the policy of continental neutrality and the
guarding of those interests, the least they
could do was to give the government the means
of guarding them.
Lord Beacons6eld pointed to the opening of
present negotiations as proof that England was
not isolated or uninhuential. PROBABLY more
difficult negotiations than the present were
never commenced, but he hoped they might
lead through many obstacles to the termination
of the terrible struggle. There was another
kind of isolation besides that arising from de
cay. At the beginning of the century, England
alone asserted her national independence, and
If the same cause was again at stake, or If any
power again threatened the world with pre-
dominance fatal to national liberty, he felt
confident thaehouse would not fear the charge
of being isolated, If it stood alone in maintain
ing such cause and fighting for British in
terests.
He concluded as follows: eff in the negotia-
tons British influence increased, as God grant
| 1T may, will express the sentiment of the gov
| eminent that that influence will be used for the
greatest interests of humanity in securing en-
during peace. But if we are called on to de-
fend the rights and interests of England; if our
present hopes and prospects of peace are IN
changed; it there are circumstances that de-
mand that we should appeal again and again to
Parliament for means of vindieating the honor
and interests of the country, | am certain the
government will never fail to take that course"
| Loud applause.
| The Duke of Argyle said Lord Beaconfeld's
speech was brilliant but evasive. It was to be
| noted a significant fact that it made no mem
ton of the independence and integrity of the
Ottoman Empire.
If the government meant that however long
Turkey resisted, Russia would be precluded
from entering Constantinople, the grayest
questions would arise.
The Marquis of Salisbury emphatically de-
MED that the cabinet was divided or England
I'D i
not encourage the Turks to resist as they had
been repeatedly told to expect no assistance
from England. The government had done all
IN their power to secure peace and good gov
eminent for Christians in Turkey, but
Brtsh not sabee de ANYTHING tha mpf
the sake of all the Christians in the world. 1t
was not, however, in despair that the govern
ment now asked, or would shortly ask parlia-
ment to assist them in taking necessary pre-
cautions. He did not wish to enter into the
exact circumstances under which the interests
defined are threatened, but knew the waves of
war would approach closely the localities indi-
Gated. He concluded: If you will not trust the
government, provide yourselves with govern
ment that you will trust If you trust the gov
eminent, provide it with the proper means of
carrying out your confidence. The address was
agreed to.
AN ARdIsTICE COUNCIL.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. 1.-THE Sultan to-day
presided at council at Seraskieratc, and invit-
ed deputation from the Chamber to participate
in the deliberations for a Turkish Armistice.
Plenipotentiaries have arrived at town called
Mustapha Poeha, and wait there for the return
of an envoy sent to the Russian camp to facili-
tate their further journey. They will reach
Hezanlik Saturday or Sunday.
Russian trOObs have arrived at Hermanli
LONDON, Jan. 17.-In the House of Commons
this evening on the address in reply to the
Queens speech. the Marquis of Harrington re-
peated the accusation that the government will
fully assumed the position of isolation. 1t
was not clear whether the governments appeal
to the liberality of Parliament was immediate
or contingent of the further prosecution of the
war. There were grave objections to such a
vote. The reasons given for it in the Queens
speech were 80 vague that it seemed either as
if the government knew what the unexpected
occurrence they mentioned was and wished to
bring on war or were tempting the Turks to
further resistance.
Sir Stafford Northcote complained of the OPP
POSITIONS persistent misrepresentation of the
governments policy in alleging that the gov
eminent had fixed determination to go to war
on behalf of Turkey. As regarded their
alleged isolation, England was in the
same position as other neutral powers
and would speak out when it was deemed neces-
sary. The government did not know what the
Russian proposals would be. They had at
present no proposals to make themselves. If
Russian proposals in any way affected arrange
ments between European powers, they must re-
ceiye the assent of those powers. The position
OF the government was one of consider,
able delioacy end anxiety: They had
but thought it right to say it might
become their duty to put themselves in posi-
ton to enable them to take necessary pre-
cautions. They were anxious as any to avoid
the horrors of war and stop the present con-
hict but at the same time they believed now
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prevent further embodiment The Govern
ment had secret Intentions but could not
hope for success unless they had the proper sup
port of parliament.
Mr.. Gladstone asked if he rightly under
stood that the government had proposals to
make in regard to the war; until they knew
Russian conditions.
Sir Stafford Northcote replied affirmatively.
Mr. Gladstone was glad to that he could
not complain of the warning that the govern
ment might have to ask grant, but thought
nothing yet was known justifying such demand.
Mitchell Henry moved an amendment to the
address, praying for an examination into Irish
grievances. After some further discussion de-
bate was adjourned.
DELAY EXPLAINED.
LONDON, Jan. 18.-The blue book is pub
lished giving documents relating to English
mediation. The documents show that the de-
lay in transmitting armistice conditions from
st. Petersburg, arose from their being sent by
messenger instead of by telegraph. Earl
Derby upon being informed of this, on the
18th inst. wrote to Lord LOTUS, British min
lister at st. Petersburg that Her Majesty's
government thinks it is to be regretted
that when Prince Gortschakoff informed
you that instructions had been sent to Russian
commanders he did not explain the delay that
would be caused by the means af transmission.
The closing dispatch or the blue book is from
Minister Layard last Monday, announcing that
Russian parlementalre had appeared at Soma
soudlar announcing the suspension Of HOSTILE
ties in Bulgaria.
BADGER SOLONS.