The New York herald., 1878-03-29
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
RESIGNATION OF LORD DERBY.
He Leaves the Cabinet Because the
Reserves Are To Be Called Ont.
EARL BEACONSFIELD EXPLAINS.
England Has No Faith in the
Berlin Congress.
AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA.
Vienna Still the Key to the
Situation.
GENERAL GRANT IN ROME.
EARL BEACONSFIELD EXPLAINS.
England Has No Faith in the
Berlin Congress.
AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA.
Vienna Still the Key to the
Situation.
GENERAL GRANT IN ROME
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LONDON, March q. 1873
The Standard has the following from Constanti-
nople:-"lt is thought that Safvet Pacha will re.
quest England to withdraw her neet as Russia and
Turkey are now allies"
RESIGNATION OF LORD DERBY.
The House OF Lords was very much crowded
yesterday afternoon. Many members Of the Lower
House were present. Lord Derby entered soon
way instead OF on the Treasury bench. He rose
almost Immediately and announced his resigna-
tion as Secretary Tor Foreign Affairs, which,
he said, had been accepted by the Queen, and
he only continued to hold once until the
appointment OF his successor lie regretted that
under the circumstances 1t would not be justinable
for him to follow the customary course of explain.
Ing In detail the difference which led him to resign
The Cabinet had arrived at certain conclusions OF
grave and important character in which he was
not able to concur
DECLINES TO GIVE HIS REASONS
To prevent needless alarm he would say that ne
did not consider those measures as necessarily
tending 10 bring about war. He gave the Cabinet
credit for since rely desiring European peace, but
he could not regard the measures which have now
been resolved upon as prudent In the interest Of
peace or necessary for the safety OF the coun.
try. When the concurrence of Parliament is
asked for the measures OF which he had spoken he
would vindcate his opinions lie would state,
however that he did not dissent from the Cab.
nets view OF the conditions upon which Europe
ought to so into the Congress. lie lamented the
obstacles to the meeting OF the Congress, but the
fault did not rest with the government OF this
country.
STARTLING EXPLANATION
Lord Beaconsfeld said that he would willingly
refrain from noticing the reasons which had innu
enced Lord Derby to resign until period when
those reasons might be legitimatey considered by
the House. $50 much mischief might occur from
unnecessary mystery that 1t was his duty to say
that consequence OF the belief of the government
that the Congress would not be held and
that the hopes OF rectifying the disturbed balance
Of power In the McditerI anean by means Of q con-
gress seeming to have altogether ceased, 1t was
the duty Of the Ministers to consider what steps
should be taken to prevent the impending mis-
chiefs. They had, therefore, advised Her Majesty
to avail herself Of the services OF her reserve
forces. message to that effect would be laid be-
fore Parliament
SORRY TO LOSE HIM.
Lord Beaconsield deeply deplored that ne would
not have the support OF Lord Derby when he sub.
mit.ed the measures OH which the Cabinet Lad
resolved to Parliament. He had felt OF late that
the political ties between Lord Derby and himself
unu Of to m nat hut ha had ho fhot IL
would be in very different and more
natural manner-namcy, that lie (Lord Beacons-
1eld) would disappear from the scene, while Lord
Derby would remain to take the leading part in
public affairs lie was sustained at the present
moment by the confidence that the policy OF the
government recommended to Her Majesty would
tend to the maintenance Of her Empire, the free
dom Of Europe and the greatness and security OF
the country. (t'heers)
The opposition, in the absence OF definite infor.
nation, abstaincd from raising any discussion for
the present.
lord DERBY's SUCCESSOR.
The Post says IL Is probable that either Lord
Lyons or the Marquis OF Salisbury will succeed
Lord Derby
The Press Association says Lord Lyons Is men,
toned as the possible successor Of Lord Derby but
nothing definite is yet known. 1t is understood
that the royal Message will not enter into de-
tailed statement OF the causes for calling out the
reserve.
THE CORRESPONDENTS PROMISED
In the House OF Commons yesterday afternoon
Sir STAFFORD NOrthcOtc, Chancellor OF the Ex-
chcquer, in reply TO an inquiry put by Lord Hart.
lDgton, the leader OF the liberals, said:-''Thc
correspondence in the recent negotiations
will be all on the table this evening.
Russia's reply was received yesterday. She
ldheres to her previous declaration and explains
that the point OF leaving full liberty OF appreciation
end action to the Powers leaves every Power at
liberty to raise such question 1t thinks nt to dis
cuss and reserved to Russia liberty to accept or
not such discussion
ENGLAND MUST FIGHT.
The rrpes, IN Its leading editorial article says-
"Russia has adopted an utterly indcfensiblc attl-
tude, and unless she withdraws 1t may be ncccs-
sary for us TO be prepared to fully assert our
nights"
PREPARING THE TROOP snrra
Orders have been received at the Portsmouth
dockyard for the immediate preparation OF
all tho troop ships belonging to both the
Indian and Imperial governments, except
the Simoom and Assistance, for the trans
portation In the event OF an emergency, OF an
cxpcditonary army corps. Rumors to this enect
have been some time current, but orders now posi-
tive and DEFINITE have been issued, with the con-
currence OF the Comptroller OF the Navy. The Ad.
miral,y have purchased the large mail steamer
Menotas, building on the Tyne, Tor troop ship.
CALLING OUT THE RESERVES.
In the House OF Commons last night Hon
Gathorna Hardy, Secretary of State for war, re-
plying TO various questions, said it was necessary
TO call out the first class Of the army reserve, num-
berng about thirteen thousand, and the militia
reserve, which was between twcnt five thousan MI
ana twenty-six thousand. The queens Message
to that eject would be presented probably
on Monday. This would be followed by
proclamation calling out such OF the
scserve forces as might bc required. Mr. Hardy