Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-08
Foreign News.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

10 he British House Of Lords last light tho
Duke Of Argyle called attention to the treaties
o! 1856 and 1871 lie maintained that Turkey
Was the only power which had broken them.
They were, therefore, practically at an end.
Lord Derby admitted that the state Of things
contemplated 10 those treaties had ceased to
exist. The treaties were therefore only bind
| ing until Europe ratified Jew system. lie
would aol enter infinitely into the question Of
| EngIand's attitude at The Conference, but az q
general principle England wished the question
| 10 be settled in European, not an exclusively
| Russian sense, and she wished the settlement
| to be durable and cquabe towards the various
races aud crccds. The task OF the tors Was
one of 90 common complcylty. The Govern
menL would do its best to bring about u salts
factory settlement between Tho conflicting inter
esq, but it is uuwisc for any man 10 attempt
| to predict the result.
Lord Derby's Respondent tone caused some
uoeasiness 10 the lobby.
| ReouI Pasha has been selected to accompa,
| ny General Iguatef to ST. Petersburg to ex
| change the Publications Of the treaty. 1t is
| understood that the Gar, during the negotla-
lions at st. Petersburg, will considerably re
luce tho Indemnity. and probably grant some
further notifications.
| The visit Of the Grand Duke Nicholas 10 the
Sultao has been postponed 10 consequence OF
the difficulty 10 coming to 40 agreement 10 re-
gard to his military escort. Although the
visit is pow announced Tor TO day, nothing has
vet been finally settled in regard TO the escort
or the Sultau'S return visit.
The Russians are actively constructing en-
trenohments from kadikoi to Sharkoi, on the
Sea of Nlarmora. They have now about 49,
900 men, with cannon, in these lines, which
confront the Turkish lines across the neck OF
the GalIipoli peninsula.
a Paris correspondent says it sooml certain
that Frauce would readily consent to Eogland's
obtaoing complete security in regard to the
SUI Canal, but would do her utmost 10 dis
susdc England from occupying Egypt. Franco
desires Joint action with Eogaud respecting
Egypt.
a Paris special says Prince Bismarck re
Gently stated that he would himself propose
at the Congress an Engsh occupation Of
Egypt, Germany guaranteeing the non ioter.
venton of France.
| A correspondent at Vienna asserts that
Prince Bismarck and Prince Gorsohakoff will
propose at the Congress Austrian occupation OF
Bosnia, and Russia will propose that tho Aus
TRANS shall participate in the second years &C.
cupstou OF Bulgaria.
a Berlin despatch says it is pretty certain
that the Austrans will occupy Albania as well
as Bosnia, ard perhaps, also, part OF Mace
donia
A Vienna correspondent tclegrapEs: ~
circular was sent hence on "Wednesday, pro-
posing that Congress be held at Berlin in.
stead Of Conference ct Baden Baden. As
all the Powers were doubtless sounded before.
hand 10 further delay is app7ehended
! A correspondent at Vienna hears that Ro.
mania will Only cede Bcssarabia if the Powers
| consent, but will refuse 10 receive the Dobruj.
| ia in any circumstances. Strong opposition 10
the vote Of credit is still manifest in the dele
CATIONS. Some believe Remuneration Of the
| annexation scheme will be necessary.
A Berlin despatch states that Germany ac
copied tho proposition for O Congress 90
| Thursday afternoon, aud gave notice that
| Prince Bismarck was willing to preside. Aus.
ria, Russia, Turkey and Italy havo also &C.,
| cepted. 1t is certain that tho Congress will
| meet, whether France and England accept or
| not
"Captain Mauthorpn, formerly Of the Eng
lish navy, and recently II obart Pasha' s adiutant,
| has been promoted and sent to the Cretan
waters as second in command OF the Turkish
| fleet there
The health of Prince Bismarck will probably
| prevent his taking part 10 tho Congress or
Conferences. Highland has not yet consented
to the change Of the proposed Conference to Il
Congress.
LONDON, lNlaroh S.--Thc belief gains
ground that if Prince Bismarck prcsides over
tho Conference. Lord BCaoonsfeld will repre-
sept Eoglapd. Ii is exceedingly improbable
that the English delegate. whoever he may
be, will remain in the Conference it it becomes
apparent that the object Of the majority of the
powers is simply to endorse the Russo Turkish
bargain. But if the Conference means to do
moro than ratify forcgoDe coDouslons there
will be some important propositions affecting
British interests in the Mediterranean, and the
safety of the Suez Canal.
LONDON, March S.-A despatch from Pera
says: Russia and Persia are negotiating for
the exchange of the district Of Bsyazld, for
certain Persian territory Oh tho Caspian sea.
miscellaneous Foreign News.
Tho National Liberals, of Germany, refuse
to take Office unless the taxes arc voted annu
ally by the Reichstag. Herr Eulenberg, Chief
of the Civil Service for Hanover, Liberal
Conservative. is likely to succeed Herr Cam.
phauscn as Finance Minister, snd also to be-
come Germao Finance Minister, and as such
the first connecting link between tho German
and Prussian Cabinets. While this appoint.
ment is being discussed Prince Bismarck con.
tinues negotiations with the National Liberals,
who, if they could be induced to enter the Cab
nnt unnld nnahIn TIM GhannaInr IN oarru fho
increase of tho tobacco duty 10 addition to his
constitutional reform.
King Humbert opened the Italian Parlia-
ment in person yesterday aud delivered the
speech from the throne. He said I'VE
shall consolidate and render fruitful the great
work Of Italian unity to which it's glorious foun.
der devoted his life. The speech enumerates
various bills for electoral. financial and admin.
trativo reforms which will be submitted, and
continues: NOV treaties Of commerce will
provide fresh resources for the treasury and ad
Vantagos for trade. The experience OF recent
wars renders it necessary to place the army and
navy on q new footing With regard to arms and