The New York herald., 1878-11-12
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From AL Parts Of the
World.
LOOKING TOW ARD THE EAST
English and Russian Opinion Of
Beacons6eld's Speech.
SPAIN AND HER PEOPLE.
Subscriptions In Aid Of the Glas-
Cow Bank Shareholders.
LOOKING TOWARD THE EAST
SPAIN AND HER PEOPLE.
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LONDON, Nov. H. 1878.
The Times correspondent at Darjeeling believes
that there is possibility Of the reply OF the Anecr
Of Afghan:san to the British ultimanm being other
wise than hostile unless under Russian guidance ne
couches it in ambiguous terms in order to postpone
III inevitable until he is better prepared to resist
our forces. Lord Northbrook. formerly viceroy OF
India. in speech at Winchester. alluded to tho
roctifcaton OF the northwestern frontier of India,
mentioned by Lord Bcaconsfcld, and expressed
the opinion that it would not immobsbiy be
confined to tho permanent occupation OF
Qnettah. Vienna despatch to tho Times
says the Russians would, compromise,
accept instead Of treaty recognizing tho validity
Of the unabrogated portions OF the san
Stefano Treaty, simple declaration from
the Sultan to that effect. The Turks.
however, appear obstinate. The Daily 7eIcgapA's
Paris correspondent states that the Car has
personally written in reply to Minister wad-
dington's recent circular declaring his firm
intention to adhere to the Treaty Of Berlin. This is
considered very hopeful sign Of peace anG also an
Indication Of the declining influence Of Prince
GortschakoF.
THE TOUGH TURKISH QUESTION.
The Rome FanflHa says Russia has ordered the
construction Of several iron-clnls. despatch from
St. Petersburg the Goos considers Lord Bcacons-
6elds speech pacific though it shows that the basis
Of his policy IL still enmity to Russia. despatch
from Constantnople reports that Midhst Pacha has
been appointed Governor General of Syria. The Porto
has handed the Eastern Ioumelian Commissioners
draft Of constitution for Eastern Rouinelia 1t en-
braces provisions Tor partly elective council
general. and popular elections for certain local
officers. The Turkish Council OF Ministers has again
discussed the Greek note asking the appointment Of
delegates to settle the frontier question. II is as
reached and submitted TO the Sultan his sanction.
Lord Bcaconsfelds speech at the Lord Mayors ban,
quet. Saturday night. has created favorable i'm
preston in London The general tone Of dispatches
and press the situation indicates the SUBJ
sidence Of the recent uneasiness.
SPANISH AFrAIRs
Several Madrid journals state that Premier Canovas
del Castillo intends to provoke crisis after the dis
cussion Of the Press law, and. II tho King again in
trusts to him the formation OK Ministry. he will
lect Seior Elduaycn. Minister Of Colonies. and Gen.
eral Jovellar his colleagues. Tho trial ot Juan
Noncas. who attempted to aHsassinate the King on
the 25th of october, began yesterday. The public
prosecutor asked the Court to pass sentence OF DEATH
but the defence urged tina. the whole proceedings
should begin anew The prosecution showed. from
Moncass confessions, that the crime was pre-
meditated since 1877 He had then intended to At
tempt 1t when the King visited Tarragona. Ths de-
fence urged that Moncasi insane. at most
only attempted to inHict bodily harm. Sentence of
death will be passed to-day. Moncas not present
ct the trial.
AUNRO-HUNGARY.
demand for supplementary credit to meet the
expenses OF occupation OF the Turkish provinces.
said to amount to 40.o00.000 horns. has been pre-
sented to the Hungarian delegations. Connt schou-
valo has left Vienna for Pcsth where no will remain
three days
CABLE ITEMS.
The Naadards Rome despatch says it in thought
Count Cort who is going 10 Paris and London, is
commissioned to arrange for common action in tho
East.
The subscriptions in Glasgow to the fund for the
relief Of the City OF Glasgow Bank shareholders have
reached fo3. 3.u0o and in Edinburgh E27.ooc move
ment is foot to induce the dcpostors OF the City
Of Glasgow Bank to accept composition OF fifteen
shiliings in pound, to relieve the shareholders
Lance Co., cotton brokers. Of Liverpool, have
failed.
The northumberland coal miners have agreed 10
accept l2is per cent reduction III their wages
The rowing match between Lumsden and Hawdon
for 600 took place yesterday the Tyne The
course from Mansion House to Scottswood.
Hawdon won easily.