The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-09

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Pafmersten had strongly insisted upon ITS
Ecessi0n 20 RouE1ania gs involving the indie.
pendent navigation OF tile Danube. The
congress could mt take pl4ce after Rnssia's
refusal To CONFORM to- her previous engage
ments TO the treat OF Paris. He pointed
out various ways In which the existing
situation in the East imperilied the British
empire. The Egyptians once Threatened
.Constantinop There was consequently
mo reason why the Russians might not.
march tothe Snez canal. He could not con-.
ceiYe why England should not be fitted
when all the Powers were afming. The
British Empire must not only be enjoyed,
but maintained.
Lord Granville criticised the details OF
the Governments past policy, but declared
he would not commit himself or bis friends
in the present question, but would leave
the Government to their ownresponsibility
Upon 4 general review of the situation he
drew conclusions favorable to peace.
i Lord Derby denied that calling out the
reserves was the sole or principal cause OF
his difference with his late colleagues. He
said matters nj, present were alta deadlock,
where neither side would give way for fear
OF the loss Of dignity. He for one would
not press matters at this moment and in-.
crease groundless irritation. He deniedthe.
existence of an emergency iustifying the,
calling out Of the reserves. The-only eon-,
cevable motive for haste-of which, how:
ever, be would not accuse the Govern.
ment-was to take advantage OF the war
feeling in the country. Even an Aus
trian alliance was very doubtful, and all
the other Powers were certain to stand aioof.
Why, under these circumstances, should
England be not drifting but rushing into a
purposeless war? He admitted that circuIn-
stances might force England into war, but
at present he could see no-ground theref9r.
Lord Cairns said the smallness Of the in
grease OF the army did not justify Lord
Derby's inference.
Earl Carnarvon and Lord SaIisbury's dis
patch shows that if England entered coz
gress she would do so with Der hand upon
the sword.
The Duke OF Argyle avowed the belief
that the country was being led to q conclu-
sion which was concealed from Parliament.
The Marquis of Salisbury declared his
sentiments were the same as at the time OF the
Constantinople conference. He did not con-
cur in the idea that Russia only could estab-
lish good government in Turkish provinces.
The Constaptinople conference indicated am
ple security for good government without
destroying the authority Of the Porte. The
Governments preparations were precau-
tionary, not warlike. BE believed he had
grounds for hoping that war would be
avoided. II, however, war should arise, be
hoped patriotism would carry the country
safely through it. The address to the Queen
was agreed 10 without division.
TIE SITUATION DISCUSSED IN COMMONS.
LONDON, April SIN the House OF Com
mons Sir Stafford Northcote, proposing an
address thanking the Queen for her procla-
nation, said the calling out OF the reserves
was not intended to alarm the country by
leading it to believe that the circulc-
stances were OF great national peril.
They were, however, such as rem
dered it necessary to put the army in
condition for use without delay. The tone
adopted by the speaker was studiously
moderate. He said he believed that even
now Russia: on camcr consideration, would
accede to England's views. II, however,
England were denied the opportunity OF
participating in general European settle
ment, it was the duty OF the Government
to see that the interests Of England were
Mr.. Gladstone said he did not intend to
contest the address by offering an amend
ment, because the vote Of the supplemental
estimates would afford 4 better opportu-
nifty. In discussing the policy Of the
Governments armament, the Chancellor OF
EXchequer failed to show the existence OF
an emergency iustifying calling out OF re-
serves. Mr.. Gladstone urged the acceptance
OF Germany's proposal for Il preliminary
conference. Lord Salisbury's dispatch
stated the case in a continuous method that
only the meanest attorney would resort to.
Mr.. Gatheme Hardy, Secretary for India,
said the people should not be too hasty i'll
concluding that England was Isolated.
There were deep interests involved, and he
yentured to say Lord Salisbury's circular
would win over others to England's views.
It was impossible that any English minister
could ever desire war, but 1t was right 10
show that England would not allow herself
to be trodden upon or dishonored by the
greatest power in the world. The debate
was adjourned until tomorrow night.
SATISFACTION DEMANDED FOR \ RUSSIAN OUT
RAGE.
CoNsrANTlNoPLE, April S.-Mr. Layard,
the British ambassador, has received re-
port from Mr.. Reade, the British consul at
Rustchuk, claiming satisfaction from the
Russian Government for an outrage COM
mitted by Russian troops on entering the
consulate there and taking possession OF its
archives, notwithstanding the British flag
was hoisted over the building at the time.
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