The New York herald., 1878-12-17
7ELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
AMONG THE SULLIVAN HILLS.
General Roberts Encounters a Hostile Tribe
in The Sapisri Pass.
w HO S H ALL PA Y !?
n. WaddingtOn Defines Frances Position on
the Eastern Question.
EDISON'S TRIUMPH ASSURED.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD


LONDON Dec. II, 1873.
The Times correspondent with the Kuram column
reports that predatory tribe attacked on Sunday
the rear guard of a convoy east Of the
Sapieri Pass. General Roberts sent two
regiments. which rescued the convoy. Two
British officers severely wounded Three
Ghoorkas were killed and twelve Ghoorkas and one
Highlander wounded. General Roberts has sum-
moned the chiefs Of Kuram to answer for the out
rage. It is feared that three powerful tribes will
combine against the British. 4
THE INDIAN WAR.
In the House Of Commons last night Sir George
import munitions Of war from America. although it
professed its inability to relieve the Rhodope refu-
gees.
Mr. Stanhope, Under Secretary for India. moved q
resolution that the consent OF the House be given to
the betrayal Of the Afghan war expenses from the
Indian revenues. He said the government hoped and
believed the war would remain mere frontier war.
Mr.. Fawcett moved an amendment to the effect that
the proposal was unjust
Mr. Gladstone seconded the amendment declaring
the proposal invited the House to entirely abdicate
its control over the direction Of the war.
After several minor speeches Sir Stafford Northcote
whole
military expenditure on India.
The debate was adjourned
The government intend to abandon their proposal
in tho House of Commons for grant for the relief Of
the Rhodopc fugtivcs
NJ. wADDINGToN ON THE TREATY OF BERLIN
In his speech last Saturday, in reply to question
OF NJ. de GontautD Diron, in the French Senate mot
the Chamber Of Deputies as stated in . Versailles
despatch), NJ Waddington, the French Foreign Min
lister. sadT am happy to say that. despite certain
hankcrings for doing less than the Treaty OF
Berlin requires, all the Cabinets those having some
thing to gain as well as those having something
to lose by such divergences, have ultimately seen
that the execution OF the treaty all sides is the
only way of not jeopardizing the peace Of Europe.
We were the first to maintain that opinion and all
have come round to it. large number Of it's clauses
are already carried out Batoum, with its terri
tory, has been given up to Russia; the Rus
slams have evacuated Erzeroum; the Kho-
tour district has been handed over to Per-
sa; the Dobrudja has been occupied by
houmenia the Herzegovina question is nearly
settled and the AustroTurkish Convention seems on
the point of being concluded. In Montenegro difa-
cuties resulting from the very peculiar local situa
tion. have delayed the surrender Of Podgortza but
the Porte is endeavorng to effect it. Tho Servian
delimitation is half finished. The French Com
missioner came to Paris few days ago, and
though the bad prevents its completion. the
bounding Of the vranja district, tho chief obstacle
at the Congress- has been settled and accepted on
both sides. Roumelian deimtation is less advanced
aud cannot be carried at all points in the winter
but We hope it will be terminated next spring
Great difficulties still exist. resulting from the dis
tress of the country after the chronic antsgonlsm Of
the Mussulmans and Christians. but negotiations
have been held on that point and hope that, thanks
to the good will of the Powers they win be success
full
FRANCES INTEREST GREECE.
"As to Greece you know that the initiative with
which we reproached is part of traditional
policy. To give satisfaction to Greece is to remove
one Of tho most dangerous elements of the Eastern
question and it is to the interest of the Porte itself
for the Treaty of Berlin to have durability.
1t is necessary that the territories restored to
the Porte. the considerable nucleus it possesses in
Europe should be governed by IL without constant
fear of attacks. inroads revolts it's frontiers
Turkey must be able to set herself solely to the
ternal reorganization, financial adjustment and de-
velopment Of her numerous resources in Europe and
Asia. This involves reduction Of her armamcnts
but 80 long as there are constant Of revolt
and disorder on the frontier, whether in Greece or
elsewhere, she cannot devote herself to that task
This is why Europe is pressing her to accord the
rectifcation OF the Greek frontier. / cannot vet
produce the circular addressed to the Powers, for
it invited them to do certain things in certain con-
tingences not yet realized and It would be contrary
to usage to publish document which has not yet
been fully responded to; but soon as the decisive
point is reached. which 1 hope will be the caso
shortly, ! shall publish that despatch and
all the correspondence on Greece. In making
that proposal every prccauton taken
against the action of France being isolated.
have now positive assurance of the cooperation Of
the Powers without exception. and everything done
in Of will be through the collective action
of Europe ut the instance OF France. / may repeat
in conclusion, that We have no kind of engagement
compromising our neutrality. and that Europe has
confidence in France. knowing she has no Interior
designs We will enter into no engagements, but
will remain unfettercd."
TURKgy AND HER coyouERoRs.
The Russian authorities at Adrianople have sold
immense quantities OF grain aud many horses. It is
stated they intend to evacuatc the city in January
The Turks have expelled some insurgent bands from
the Novi Bazaar district Austria has asked permission
10 appoint Residents in Novi Bazar to observe the
movements OF the insurgents. Dcrvish Pacha.
formerly commsndant at Batoum. awaits trial for
malvcrsation.
EDISON TRIUMPHANT.
Sir Hardinge s. Gifard, Solicitor General, heard
argument In opposition to Professor Edisons patent
privately yesterday Mr.. Russell lodged evidence
In support Of his objections. He merely declared
that no was pccuniarily interested in a rival
patent obtained by ono Arnaud, French
man. Arnaud is now regarded Edisons
real opponent but he has hitherto acted under
of Russells name because earlier disclosures Of his
identity would have enabled Edison to oppose his
patent, which was only sealed on Saturday Russell
ordered to pay all the costs of yesterdays hear
ing Tho case was adjourned for few days to ena-
BILE the objectors to produce evidence.
THE HOME PARTY
The Times says in consequence of the agitation
concerning the letter of MIR. O'Connor Power de-
nouncing Dr. Butt, the home rulers arc now divided
into two distinct sections, some who have not hith-
srto acted with the obstructves thinking Mr. Butts
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