The New York herald., 1878-12-14
2ELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
COLLAPSE OF THE AFGHANS.
Russia's Position in Cen
trail Asia.
DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT.
The Vote Of Censure Defeated in
the Commons.
PRINCESS ALICE DYING.
DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT
PRINCESS ALICE DYING.
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their submission and services to the Brit
ish authorities. Tho news from Cabul repre-
sents that eight regiments of Afghan infantry
there have shown disinclnation to fight. The na-
tives in the south of the shntargardan Pass seem
friendly to the British. The following despatch from
General Roberts is dated on the 9th inst. "I hope
to reach the top Of the Shutargardan Pass to-day I
shall then return to Al-Kehl." A telegram to the
Daily Necs from Peshawur says there is much sick
ness. principally pneumonia. among the troops at
the front. One regiment has lost fifteen in four
days. and another has eighty sick.
RUSSIA IN THE RAsT
The Agence Russe Of st. Petersburg commenting
upon the statements made by foreign paperS in refer
ence to the movements of Generals Abram-
off, Lomakine and Ivanof, declares that the
two latter occupy the military district Of
Samarcand General Lomakine has constructed q
fort at Kyzchechine 1870 miles southeast Of the Cas-
plan Sea. in order to keep the Tckke Turcomans in
order who according to the Agencc Russe were in
cited to rebel by English emissaries
THE AFGHAN DEBATE.
In the House Of Commons tonight the Right Hon.
Mr.. Percy reopened the debate on the Afghan on
the part Of the government.
Sir William Vernon -Harcourt followed accusing
the government of forcing quarrel on the Ameer.
He declared that the acquisition Of scientific from
tier" would make Afghanistsn another Bulgaria. and
the continuance Of such policy would cause Russian
influence to overshadow the earth.
Sir John Holker replied, and the debate was con-
tinued by Captain Cochrane Mr.. Gorst and Hon.
handle Plunkett in behalf of the government.
Mr.. Thomas Burt, radical member for Morpeth,
spoke. and was particularly vehement in his opposi
tiOn a " uf fha lob
vailed IN England.
OPEN REDELLIoN IN THE HOUSE.
notable feature of the debate was the delivery Of
speeches by Mr.. Newdegate and General Sir Aexan-
der Gordon, both conservatives, denouncing the
governments policy. Sir Alexander declared Lord
Beaconsneld responsible for that policy. During his
speech he crossed to the opposition benches avoid
Interruptions from the conservative members. He
was repeatedly cheered by the opposition.
The Marquis Of Harrington closed the debate for
the opposition. He said the very worst policy which
was possible was that Of partial complete mill
tary occupation, which, he afraid. the govern
ment was determined to carry out. An overwhelm-
ing concurrence Of military opinion was opposed
thereto. As for the argument that something was
necessary to check Russian advance he believed that
in consequence OF the consolidation Of British power
the possibility Of invasion decreasing yearly.
No permanent occupation Of any portion Of Afghan
istan against the wishes Of the inhabants ought to
be sanctioned. 1t would only facilitate Russian in
trigue, which would be best counteracted by
wise administration. or, ii external means were
necessary. by direct explanation with Russia.
He thought, above all, that Lord Lytton should be
recalled the incarnation Of all that the Indian
policy ought not to be. loud cheers by tho oppo-
sition.) But to effect this must also get rid Of
government Of whose nominally spirited but really
abject foreign policy he believed the country
nearly tired He said. in conclusion: :-"whatever
difference OF opinion there may be to the Justice
Of the war. there is difference the subject OF
supporting the gallant troops engaged in it by every
means in our power"
THE END OF THE DISCUSSION.
Sir Stafford Northcote made the closing speech.
He declared the recall at such crisis Of tho vccroy
who was carrying out the governments policy would
be despicable Lord Harrington. knowing It to be
impossible. ought not to weaken the viceroy's au-
thority. He pointed to the loyalty which pre-
vailed throughout India refutation Of the crit
cisms Of the opposition. He ended by declaring that
nothing could be more contrary to the feelings or
the intentions OF the than policy Of an
nexston but they felt bound to guard the interests
and security Of India
Mr.. Whitbread.s motion, censuring the govern
ment for its Afghan policy. rejected by vote of
bzo W AZ. Ing CouScTVuuNeb nso uubLlPatcu v Io2
jority OF 100.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer
said there truth in the statement telegrapied
from Berlin to the st. Petersburg NeV Times that the
confidential communication from Germany referred to
by Mr.. Bourke, in the House OF Commons recently,
was proposal that England should assume protec-
torate over Constantinople. &C. Sir Stafford North
eote declared that the communication referred only
90 the execution of tho Treaty of Berlin.
Sir Stafford Northcote Chancellor OF the Exchequer
slso announced that he would shortly move for
grant Of money by Parliament in aid of the dis
tressed people in the Rhodope Mountains.
ALBANIA MUST rREE.
Intelligence has been received at Vienna that the
chiefs Of the Albanian league have demanded the in
corporation Of all the Albanian districts autono-
nous Provinces; that they intend to act the de-
fensive, have refused to aid the Porte against
the Macedonian insurgents. have promised To pro-
tcct Podgoritza against Montenegro. and have sd-
vscd the inhabitants Of NoviBazar not to attack the
Austrian troops occupying Bosnia.
QUEEN KILLER.
man named Madden arrested at the Bow
Street Police Court Thursday charged with having
made threats against the life Of Queen Victoria.
II appears that he is harmless lunatic.
and has been known as such for twenty
years past Madden wrote to Lord Lyons and 10
the Home Secretary Right Hon. Mr. Cross. last May.
and wrote again to the latter recently saying that he
would 60 to Balmoral and change the form Of the
English government unless f1 600 were given to him.
The prisoner was at one time confined In pauper
Insane infrmsry. but released a. harmless and
incurable. The affair is regarded of no import
snce.
TIE CONDITION OF PRINCESS ALICE.
The Standard has the following. dated Darmstadt
hsifpast ten Friday night--"rhe Princess Alice "
unconscious Pulse lao . minute. Inhsling
ceased" The earlier bulletins are connict-
Ing. Sir william Jenner autographed at six
In the evening that the Princess had rallied
much. A bulletin issued at DTmstadt At seven
y. NJ. said her strength had diminished during the
afternoon. Her condition is alarming. the fever