The New York herald., 1878-02-09

LONDON, fep ~ 1875
A special despatch to the Vienna Presse
from st. Petersburg states that an offensive
and defensive alliance between Russia and
Turkey is to be included in the de6nitive
treaty of peace. 4
PROCEEDINGS IN PARLIAMENT.
The summary OF the terms Of the armistice COM
municated by Sir Stafford Northcote to the House
OF Commons yesterday afternoon, is given in
pespatch from Mr.. Layard, dated February. Ac
cording to this the line OF demarcation fixed by
the armistice places in Russian hands almost all
OF Bulgaria and Roumela up 70 the lines OF Con-
stantinople and Gallipou. Three days. notice is to
be given before the resumption of hostilities
Another article OF the armistice stlpulates that
the Turks are to remove their arms, &C., on
evacuating places within the neutral zone which
VIII divide the two armies The despatch con.
cludes by stating that the Turks have commenced
the withdrawal OF guns from the Constantinople
lines
DISTINCTION WITHOUT DIFFERENCE.
Sir Stafford Northcote said it was quite evident
from this that although the Russians have not oc-
cupied the Constantinope lines they have occupied
outposts close to them, and as the lines under the
provisions OF the armstice are thoroughly dis
mantled the Russians are able, after merely giving
three days. notice, to advance upon Constantnopie
without hindrancc.
NOW FOR THE DISPATCHES AND LETTERS
Sir Stafford Northcote stated that Musurus
Pacha, the Turkish Ambassador at London had
positively contradicted the Daily Ne,os' report from
Adrianople that Lord Beaconsneld and Mr. Layard
mad encouraged Turkey to fight by promising Eng
lands Intervention.
AN OMINOus SILENCE.
Sir Stafford NorthcOte, replying to various oues
tfons, said no answer had been received to the
communication sent to Lord LOTUS directing him
TO coll the attention OF the Russian government to
the Cars assurance that the Russians would not
occupy Constantnople for military honor, but only
IN case Of necessity.
THE FLEETS VISIT.
The.Chancell0r declared that the present mission
OF the neet was OF different character from that
upon which 1t was recently ordered to enter the
Dardaneles, though he protested against the
'ormer'mlsslon being considered an act Of war
ORDERS TO THE ADMIRAL.
He read the instructions 10 the Admiral on the
present occasion which are as folows:--
Proceed II possible tomorrow afternoon with
the Alexandria Temeraire RUBY, Salamis ana
Achilles to Constantnople to protect the lives and
quested to ask the Porte to give the necessarv
orders to the fOrtsimmediately.
CONSIDERING THE VOTE.
The House then went into Committee OF the
Whole The Marquis OF Harrington saia the de.
spatch OF the fleet to Constantnople could not be
regarded as menace to any other Power, but
might be beneficial both for the protection OF the
md tapJ
prehension which, whether we'll or Ill founded, un.
doubtedly did exist among the people OF England
concerning the Russian advance on Constantinople
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT NEEDED
In reference to the money vote he said what
would really have strengthened the hands of the
government would have been unanimous vote of
confidence. This, however, could only have been
given In response to full explanation of the gov.
ernment's intended policy. The statements of the
government have been mere generalities Lord
Harrington conveyed the impression that It was
his belief the government did not even know their
policy themselves
NO LONGER OPPOSED.
he continued:-'tAthough opposed the vote as
long as 1t was possible, that 1t might encourage the
Turks to prolong the war, do not feel 1t nv duty
to continue the opposition now" In Justification
Of this course he pointed to the Ministry's ener.
getc repudiatlon Of desire to involve the country
In war, and their expressions Of sympathy for the
Christians OF Turkey.
THE GOVERNMENTS POLICY.
Sir STAFFORD Northcote expressed his satisfaction
at Lord Hartington's speech lie explained the
governments policy as fondws:-.'The government
recognized the great changcAwhich had taken place
IN southeastern Europe, aud claimed voice
In the reconstruction OF the system OF Its
government. They desired to have the navi.
srat{< ng h.
Black Sea so regulated as to insure the perfect
freedom Of commerce. They did not wish to ask
for any restrictions andthought the question as to
the passage OF men-of-war might fairly be left for
the Conference The arrangement should GER
tainly be such az to render II impossible for any
Power to close the Straits
MUST HAVE THE VOTE
They desired the vote so that any reasonable
claims OF England might not be disregarded by the
Conference, but they had desire to atr6pate the
settlement to themselves and repudiated a desire
to cripple the development OF the Christian races
TOO INDEFINITE.
Mr.. Gladstone, while approving the declaration
as to the policy Of the government still considered
II indefinite. He did not see that IL showed n |
necessity for the vote.
CENsrRrNG HIS LEADER.
Mr.. Henry Fawcett liberal, censured the course |
Of Lord Harrington In relinquishlng opposition TO
the vote.
WHY FORSTER DOES NOT OPPOSE
Mr.. Forster protested against the vote, but de- i
ciared he had withdrawn his amendment SO as not \
to infame the excitement OF the country. The de- |!
bate having terminated, the House divided, ana |
The vote OF feooOOo0 sterling was adopted, as iol
iows:-
For the vote. ................3a 3as
against. l24
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The result was announced amid the most en-
thusiastc cheers from the conservatives
THE DEFEATED LIBERALS
Prominent liberals and leaders OF thc.opposition,
Lord Harrington and Mr.. Forster alb
stunned. Mr.. Gladstone voted with the minority