The New York herald., 1878-02-08

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the march Of events Considering that the Turk
ish resistance has enled II does not appear to Her
haestys government that there can be apg neces-
sity for an advance by the Russian troops"
HAS THE OCCASION ARRlvEps
Lord Derby added that 1t was possible that In
structons mad not been given to the Russian troops
at the time Mr.. Layards telegram was despatched,
and tnat the various steps which were taking place
were not In contravention OF tine provisions Of the
armistice, the exact terms Of which Her Majcstys
government did not know.
SIR STAFFORD NoRTHcoTE's STATEMENT.
In the House OF Commons yesterday afternoon
Sir STAFFORD Northcote, Chancellor OF the Ex.
chequer, in reply to an inquiry Of Lord Harting-
ton leader OF the liberals conf ed the report Of
the advance OF the Russians toward Constanti-
nople. "The advance" the Chancellor said .'may
be In accordance with the terms OF the armistce,
but the Turks arrect surprise England has asked
Russia FOR explanations, particularly calling the
Cars attention to his statement Of July that Con-
stantinope should not be occupied unless the
military situation rendered 1t necessary"
PRINCE G0RrsCHAKoFF TEMPoRIzEs.
Sir Stafford Northcote announced that Count
Schouvalon, the Russian Ambassador, had re-
ceiveda telegram from Prince Gortschakotr, the
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manders have been ordered TO stop the advance at
all points and that there Is no truth In the rumors
OF an advance on Constantinople The excite
ment in the House was intense.
WHAT DOES GORrscMAKoFF DENYg
Sir Stafford Northcote pointed out that Prince
GortschakonTs despatch was not In reply to
quiry made by Lord Derby, butto the inquiry by
Count Schouvalofr rs to whether 1t was true that
the Russians were advancing toward CONSTANT.
nople and had taken possession of a fortified posi-
ton forming part OF Its defcnces He (Sr STAFFORD
Northcote) could only understand Prince CoTtscha-
koi's denial to reer to rumors mentioned IN Count
SchOuvalof's question. He was unable to say
whether Prince Gortschakon communicated with
the Russian commanders before sending the de.
NAL
WHAT BECAME OF MR. LAYARDs DEspArCHRSf
There was reason to believe that the telegraph
lines were somewhat interrupted as some OF Mr..
Layards kilograms had to be sent via India, and 1t
was evident from the irregular numbering, that
some, although sent never came to hand. What
has occurred did not affect the governments de-
sire for the vote irrespective Of rumors. Every
day made them increasingly anxious to have the
money placed at their disposal
ENGLAND ACCEPTS THE CONFERENCE
Sir Stafford Northcote, In reply to an inquiry Of
Mr.. John Whitwell QiberaD, member for Kendall,
said that England assents to Austrias proposal Of
the Conference. sN.
BEACONSFIELDs DENIAL.
Sir Stafford NorthCote read letter from Lord
Beaconsield referring to the statement In the
Adrianople despatch OF the Daily Nrscs that Server
Pacha declared that Turkey had been msled and
encouraged to fight by the promise of English sup
port, and that Lord Beaccnsneld and Mr. Layard
were responsible for her persistence In the war.
Vor Roac Held in lefr fha
report false in these words :-"l have only to say
that the statement is ON infamous fabrication
FORSTER wITHDRAws HIS AMENDMENT
In the House OF Commons yesterday afternoon
Mr. Forster stated that he was ready to withdraw
his amendment to the governments motion for
supplementary vote. The House, after short dis
cusson, agreed to the withdrawal OF the amend.
ment
INCIDENTS OF THE DEBATE
Previous to the withdrawal Of Mr. Forsters amend.
ment a heated debate took place, some conserva-
tives wishing to have the amendment put to O vote
and formally negatved. In the course Of this
debate Mr.. Joseph Cowen radical member
for Newcastle-on-1yne, declared that he should
not have voted for the amendment, believing 1t to
be the duty Of the members as Engllshmen TO show
united front. Mr.. John Bright thought that II
Turkey had decided to exchange English for Rus
sian alliance and friendship that would not justify
England in assuming warlike attitude.
THE RADICALS MAKE A FIGHT
After Mr.. Forster's amendment was withdrawn
further debate occurred upon the question whether
the Speaker do now leave the chair. The radicals
took advantage OF this formal motion, which must
be passed before the House can go into committee
to attack the governments policy, particularly CEN
suring the Earl OF Beaconsded.
ACCUSED OF LACK OF PATRIOTISM.
Mills and other con "a rva ri rotaIiafod
cusing the radicals Of lack Of patriotism The
Speaker was ultimately voted out of the chair by
295 against 96 The minority consisted OF radicals
and some liberals. The liberal leaders and the
bulk OF the liberal party abstained from voting.
The House then went into Committee and the Com
mittee Immediately adjourned until to-day
THE LIMIT OF THE GAME
The Standard has a Constantinopie despatch
which says-.Accortlirg to the terms OF the arms.
tice the Turks are to evacuate the lines OF Con.
stantinople, which are to form neutral zone
The Russian limit Is to be Buyuk Oh ekmejeh, and
the Turkish limit KuJuk.Chekfhejeh"
STILL FURTHER IN CONFIRMATION.
A despatch from Constantinople, dated February
:, three p. M. via ELArich, says:-'In accordance
with the conditions Of the armistice the Turkish
Constantinople. The Russian troops are now IN :he
linesr
THEY WILL CALI.
special despatch to the Standard from Constan-
tinoplc OF February l, by way Of Syra says:"It Is
stated that the Russian Grand Duke Nicholas and
star will come to Constantin0ple during the ar.
mistice."
CoNsTANTISoPLE AND THE FLEET
The Daily chronicle stated yesterday that the
British government and the Russian Embassy have
both received information that the Russians
have entered Constantinope, but the DaIy Chron.
icle is not good authority. The same paper also
states that telegram from Bucharest, received in
London, says:-"ln addition to the transfer OF the
nen.ofwar on the Danube, Russia Is negotiating
for the acquisition OF the entire Turkish ron.clad
fleet"