New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-09
ENGLAND AGAIN WARLIKE.
PART OF TIE FLEET ORDERED TO CONSTANTIN0PLE
MODERATION COMMENDED.
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PART OF TIE FLEET ORDERED TO CONSrANTINOPLE
MODERATION COMMENDED.
LONDON, Friday Feb. g, 1873.
In the House of Commons this afternoon. Sir Stat
ford NOrthcote Chancellor of the Exchequer, COM
municated summary of the terms of the armlstce.
He said that they disclosed such state Of affairs
that the Government, in view of possible disturb
auce in Constantinope, has ordered portion of the
fleet thlther; not as depar turc from neutrality,
but as aprotection to life and property. The Gov
ernment has made known this step to the other
powers asking whether they will join in the move
ment; it has also informed Russia
The announcement was received with deafening
cheers
In the House of Lords, Lord Derby, Foreign secre-
tary made statement similar to that of Sir Stafford
Northcote in the House of Commons. He said he
was justified in his resignation when the fleet was
first sent 10 Constantinople, but he approved the
present action iVeonsequeuce of the altered aspect
of affairs. -
THE GOVERNMENTS POLICY DEFINED.
CT Stafford Northcote also explained the Govern
ments policy as follows: The Government recog-
nized the great change which had taken place in
Southwestern Europe and claimed voice in the re-
construction of the system of its government. They
desired to have the navigation Of the Straits and
access TO the Black Seas regulated as to insure
the perfect freedom of commerce. They did not
wish TO ask for any restrictions and thought
the question to the passage OF mei-oi-war
might fairly be left for the Conference. The ar
rapgement should certainly he such rs 10 render 1t
impossible for any Power 10 close the straits Ihey
desired the vote that any reasonable claims of
England might not be disregarded by the Confer
ference but they had de ire TO arrOgate the set
Element TO themselves and repudated n desire to
cripple the development of the Christian races.
Tie vote Of eG000,000 was adopted by vote OF
.}2S to III
In The House OF Lords, tonight. Lord Derby an
nouuced that one foreign power had already APP
plied 10 the Porte for frmdn TO permit Its cet TO
enter Turkish waters.
AN APPEAL FOR HARMONY.
The Times. in It's leading editorial says that it
does not share in the excitement and alarm which
Yesterdays news created in great many quarters,
but thinks the time has come when the whole re-
spopsibility of action ought to be thrown on the
Government and generous support be accorded It,
il the legitimate interests Of the country are 10
be protected. ltsays:
The Government may have 10 act, and To act promptly
IL h the OppositiOn 10 act Tor them or take
places. audit Ought now I" De eit to mem 20 me
cnur - they necessary their responsibility. IL Is
evident that this the feeling festeray OF toe more ln-
be raj members; and there can he no question
that II will general feeling OF the country. IL u for
s-ln Ia restnre confidence by abandoning the jealous
reserve she has hitherto maintained When We know
what she means AMI what sue sialhis' We may pc
abe 10 say what should he done. But, Ineanw bile, the
Government alone be H. position 10 Judge what tue
uec..itie the moment and the interests OF The c0un
ty demand and II 10 be hoped That TIE division OF
it night viii close the controversy which. however,
nrorerly raised at the outset, is wholly out OF
A GREAT MEETING To BIZ HELD.
great meeting is to be held ut Crcmorne Gardens
Tomorrow TO ndorse the Governments foreign
policy.