Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-15
FOREIGN.
England's Policy 0moially Explained
The Final Vote.

The Final Vote.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-Answering the as
sertion that the statements Of the Gov.
eminent have been mere generalities,
Lord Harrington conveyed the impli-
cation that Il was HE belief that the
Government did not know their policy
themselves. lie continued, saying that
although he had opposed the vote as
long as 1t was possible, on the ground
that II might encourage the Turks to
prolong the war, he did not feel II his
duty TO continue The opposition now.
In justification OF his course, he point
ed TO the Mlnistry's energetic repudia-
ton of a desire to involve the country
in a war, and then their expressions Of
sympathy for the Christians of Turkey.
Sir Stafford Northcote expressed
his satisfaction at Lord Hartington's
speech. lie explained the Govern
ment's policy as follows: The Govern.
ment recognized the great change
which had taken place In Southeastern
Europe, and claimed q voice in the re-
construction of it's system Of Govern
mcnt. They desired to have the navi-
CATION Of the Straits and access to the
Black Sea so regulated as 10 insure per-
feet freedom of commerce. They did
not wish TO ask for any restrictions, and
thought the question as to the passage
OF the men-of- war might fairly be left
for a conference. The arrangement
should be such as to render 1t impossi.
Bile for any Power to close the Straits,
They desired to act so that any reason
abe claims of England might not be
disregarded by the conference, but they
had no desire TO arrOgate the settlement
to themselves and repudiated a desire
to cripple the development Of the
Christian races.
Mr.. Gladstone, while approving the
declaration as to the policy Of the Gov
eminent, still considered 1t indefinite.
lie did not see that 1t showed any me-
cesslty for the vote.
Mr.. Henry Fawceti, Liberal ,censured
the course Of Lord Harrington in 70.
linquishing his opposition.
Mr., Foster protested against the vote,
but declared that he had Withdrawn
his amendment, so as not to inaame the
excitement Of the country.
The debate having terminated, the
House divided and the vote of civ mil.
lions was adopted, as follows: For
vote 32S, against l24; majority in
favor, 204.
Current Notes.
A special from Rome to the Daily
News, says that Prince Bismarck has
instructed the German Ambassador at
Rome, that Germany refrains from ell
interference until the new Pope Is
elected, after which event she may take
action.
The Times's Berlin dispatch says II q
moderate Popeis elected, Germany is ex-
pected to make O%vertures for an under
standing.
A telegram received here by the Pc
ruvian Guano Company states that q
strong tidal wave swept the coast Of
I. Peru. The CallAo mOles have been So
verely damaged, but no ships at the
guano repositories were injured.
a., The Times approves the govern
} ment's action In sending Q portion Of
the feet to Constantinople. II says all
! danger OF renewal of war between
Turkey and Russia is now over. The
Russians are practically masters OF
Constantinople, and nothing remains
for ne to be concerned about but q due
settlement Of the terms Of peace and
the protection Of our immediate inter-
ests. Russia 10 under On honorable
pledge not 10 advance further. Should
she do 90 under any pretext, she would
arouse the suspicion and excitement oil
this country, OF which a few days have
afforded some dangerous premonitory
T symptoms, but If she will loyalty re.
|, strain her forces, even within the lin.
!, Its fixed by the armistice, there is no
f reason why the conditions OF perma'
|, nent peace should not be temporarily
T discussed and deliberately determined
at a Congress. The 6lst Regiment will
. leave Dover to-day for Portsmouth, Il
| embark for Malta. 1t is stated the Rus
/ sians have captured 10000 men, in,
Guiding 20 Pashas and one thousand
cannon, during the war.
The Times's Vienna correspondent