The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-14

BERLIN, May r13.-Among the many tele-
grams congratulating Emperor William
upon his escape from assassination on Sat-
urday was one signed :.Tbe President OF
the French Republic, MacMahon," which.
has made an especially favorable impress
sion.
England.
THE STEAMSHIP SANDMAN FLOAFED.
LONDON, MAY 13.-The steamship Sardi-
nian has been floated. She will return TO
Liverpool Immediately.
THE GOVERNMENTS FOREIGN POLICY IN
COMMONS.
In the House Of Commons to-day Sir
Stafford Northcote declined to fix day for
the discussion OF the resolution OF Mr..
Chamberlain (RadicaD concerning the Coy
ernments foreign policy. The Chancellor
also, in response to an inquiry OF Sir Henry
Jamcs (Libcrai), member from Taunton,
whether the British troops in Europe do not
exceed the number authorized by Parma
ment, said that the Indian forces were never
included in tile act fixing the number OF
the British army. The latter, he said, is
about 715 above the estimates, in conse-
quence OF the fluctuations in recruiting.
Lord Harrington, leader OF the Liberals,
announced that he would shortly give Q. re-
solution that no forces be raised or be kept
by the Crown in time OF peace, save WITHIN
India, without the sanction of Parliament.
Sir Stafford Northcote said he hoped to
submit the supplementary estimate to-day
fortnight, when Lord Hartington's resolu-
ton might be discussed.
EMIL oYMEST OF INDIAN TROOPS IN EUROPE.
In the House Of Lords Lord Granville
niberaD gave notice OF question as TO
whether the employment OF Indian troops
in Europe without the sanction OF Paria-
ment is lawful.
OBITUARY.
LONDON, May 13.-Thc wife OF Right
Honorable John Bright died OF &popleXy
to-day at Rockdale.
Russia and England.
LONDON, May 13.-The Vienna correspond
ent OF the Times says: "Ihere seems 10
be growing impression that If Count
Scbouyaloff makes it clear that the differ
ences between England and Russia are not
irreconcilable the latter will withdraw her
demand OF England. and that the. whole
treaty will be laid before the congress-"
The Times's St. Petersburg correspondent
confirms this, but says it is felt there that
there is no use making any concession I'M
less there is asonabe chance that war
will be avoided.
Russia nna Turkey.
LONDON, May ia special from Cou-
stantinople to the Telegram states: . In
consequence Of the pcremptoTy demand OF
General Todlcben for the surrender OF for
tresses, accompanied by threat to occupy
Constantinople, the Cabinet Council decided
to evacuate all three Of the fortresses-
Shumla first, then Varna, and lastly Batoum
| This decision was taken rather suddenly,
upon the report Of Osman Pasha that the
Turkish army was not in condition to re-
sist the occupation OF Constantinople."
Cane Town Adviccs---Turkey's EnDer!
and Export Duties.
LONDON, May 13.-Advices from Cape
Town say the Kaflirs are in great force near
Zebenik. 1t is thought that they will attack
the troops Immediately.
Turkey has proposed TO increase her i'm
port and export duties 90 per cent during
the year to provide funds to send home tbss
Roumelian refugees. These duties are sub
iect to the control of the maritime Powers
England has consented, but Armenia has
refused. Italy declares she must submit the
question to Parliament. Austria and France
have not answered, but it is believed that
the latter will consent. A loan OF 1,OOO,OO(
Turkish pounds has been already concluded
on the basis Of the increased duties.