New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-09

ing situation in the East mpercd the Brltish Empire
The Egyptians threatened ConstantinOple; there
was consequently no why the Russians might
not march to the suez Canal. lie could not conceive
why England should be unarmed when all the othef
Powers were arming. The BRUSH Empire must ho' VLJ
be enjoyed but maintained.
Lord Granville criticized the details OF the Govern
meuts past policy, but declared he would not commit
himself his friends the present question: but leave
the Government 20 their own responsibility. Upon a
general review of the situation lac drew cOhoIuoioiS
favorable 10 peace.
Lord Derby denied that calling ont the reserves was
the sole principal Of his difference with MS late
colleagues. lie said matters ut present were AT uea
lock- where neither side would give way for fear OF
loss Of dignity lie for would not press matters at
this moment and increase cIoundcss irritation. He
denied the existence OF an emergency jIstifying the
calling out OF the reserves The only conceivable motive
for haste-Of which, however he would not accuse the
observation-disclosures 10 take advantage OF the feeling
~ the country. Even an Austrian alliance was very
doubtful aud all the other Powers were certain 70 htdnd
aIouf Wuv under these circumstances should England
he not drifting but rushing into FUOsel'e5 war nc
admitted that circumstances lngat force Enslana mo
war. bar At urercnt could see no ground therefor
Lord Cairns SAID the smallucss Of the increase OF inc
army did no; justify Lord Darhy's inicr'nces
The Earl OF Cdruary0n said Lord sdlisDurys dispatch
showed that If England entered the Congress she WOuu
do 50 with her naud upon the sword.
The Duke Of Argyll ayowed his belief that the eoun
try WAS being led to Il conclusion which Was concealed
iIOm Parliament.
THE FOREIGN SECRETARY HOPES FOR PEACE
Tho Marquis Of Salisbury declared that his sentiments
were the Same as at the tmo Of the C0uStaninopie Con-
ference lie did not concur in the idea that Russia
only could establish good government In the Turkish
provinces. The C0ustantinople CONFERENCE indicated
ample security for good government without destroying
the authority Of the Porte. The Governments prepara
tons were precautionary, not warlke. He believed ho
had grounds for hoping that war would be avoided H.
LIs,t IA ri-, hn
carry the country safely through il.
The address was greed 10 without division.
THE DEBATE N me COMMONS.
In tic House OF Commons Sir stafford NOrthcote, pro-
posing the address thanking the Queen Tor her prOcia
nation said the calling out OF the was not IL
tended to alarm the country by leading to believe that
the circumstances were Of great national peril They
werc however such rendered it necessary 20 put the
Amy u condition Tor use without delay.
The ION, adopted by the speaker was stUlousiy mod
crate lie said be believed that even now Russia, on
camer consideration, would accedc 20 Engldnd'5 view
n, however, England were denied the opportunity OF
participating iu "a general European settlement II was
the duty OF the Government TO see that tue interests OF
England were unnamed.
NJ. Gladstone sad he dill not intend to contest the
address 10y ,oriug amcndmcH, because the vote on
the supplemental estimates would afford better oppor
uuity. 10 discussing the policy cd the Governments
aIuaututs, the Chancellor uf tue E&chtquci ma alitu
to show the existence Of an emergency ju5uyiBg tue
calling OUT OF the rescrycs Mr. Gladstone urged the
S,,y t'n,s 81 Hf.sl ,,c .,1ed 1 case IN
IS contentious method that only tnc mcdncst attorney
would resort 60.
NJ. Claiborne Hardy, Secretary for india said the
people should not be too E1sy 10 concluding that EaS
land aa. Isolated. There w,.o deep interests involved
ana Be-. SEE. cured to SAY LIrd salisbury, circular would
win over other. To England, views IL was impossible
utt amy English Minister could ever desire war bat n
Ras right 10 SNOW ru,t England would not allow herself
o bc irDl,u upon dIsuOuor,d by tue greatest Power
m n--nt. wa. nl.mrnnL mntl t.-mnLreM nlsht.