The Portland daily press., 1878-08-03
EUROPE.


said that he could not promise that the reforms
proposed in Asiatic Turkey and the guarantees
for their execution, which are yet to be agreed
upon, would be submitted to Parliament pre-
viously for its sanction. Fawcett then gave
notice that he would introduce resolution de-
claripg such a prior submission to Commons
necessary.
In the Commons this evening the debate on
Lord Hartington's resolution was resumed.
Lord ElchO (Conservative) violently attacked
the opposition, attributipg the Russo-Turkish
war to their conduct.
tributed the war to the governments i.olating
itself from the other powers Like all the otb-
of attack on the Anglo-Tarkish convention,
which he declared was unconstitutional in the
manner of its conclusion.
ODonnell, (Home Ruler,) supported the gov
ernment, declaring that the opposition had not
a rag of foreign policy:
q number of minor members who repeated the
stock arguments strictly in accordance with
their known politics. At one time as many as
80 opposition members rose to their feet sim
pltaneously.
Mr. Roebuck said the conduct of the Liberals
throughout the crisis had been such that he did
not think either himself or Gladstone would
live to see them in power again.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt (Liberal) de.
clared he thought the government was insin-
cere, that it had no belief whatever that any
danger was to be apprehen6ed from Russia in
Asia Minor, but that it wanted q pretext for
acquiring Cyprus.
DIR. Isaac Butt Liberal aud Home Ruls) au-
nounced that he would support the govern.
ment.
Carlisle, expressed surprise that PIunkett's vote
of confidence was not more strongly worded to
obtain definite decision beforA the dissolution
of Parliament. which was imminent.
Sir StaffordN NOrthcote declared that in regard
to the prerogative of the Crown the govern.
ment had acted strictly in accordance with
precedent. He pointed out that it was unfair
for Lord Harrington to compare the treaty of
Berlin with that of 1856: The indepen-
dence and integrity of Turkey had been de-
stroyed by the treaty of San Stefano; the
government had succeeded in restoring much of
Turkeys independence and integrity, though
after the results OF the war 1t was impossible
to insist upon their maintenance as
defined by the treaty Of 1856. He
entered into q detailed refutation of Mr..
Gladstone's statements in regard to the attitude
of the British plenipotentiaries at theCongress.
The government had used its influence to
prevent Turkey attacking Greece when she
could have done so with overwhelming power.
In regard to the Anglo-TuIkish convention he
said it was necessary to prevent Russia 8
undermining the British influence in the East,
and secrecy was necessary for speedy negotia-
tOus. Inc pOlub VI MS spetCu WAS
an emphatic denial OF the existence of any
other secret engagements, although he admit
ted IL was quite true that there had baen con-
fdential communications. In conclusion he
maintained that it was the duty and interest
OF England to maintain Turkey in as strong a
position as practicable
Lord Harrington briefly replied closing the
debate
House was divided on Hartington's resolu.
tious and it was rejected by vote of 1876 in the
affirmative to 1888 in the negative. The
announcement of the vote was received with
loud and prolonged cheering. The amendment
moved by the Hon. Randall Plnnkett as a
vote of confidence was then adopted without
division.
The TreatyIof Berlin.
VIENNA, Aug. IA despatch 10 the Poiiti-
cal Correspondence from Berlin reports that
the atifcations of the treaty of Berlin have
arrived from all the powers except Turkey.
The exchange of ratiications will take place
Saturday as the Congress arranged notwith-
standing the Perte's delay.
The International None tary Congress
PARIS, August 2.-The French government
at the request of the United States has formal.
ly invited the foreign powers to the Inter-
national monetary Congress to begin in Paris
August 10.
English Cotton Mills Closing.
Owing to the PROSTATE condition of the cot
ton trade, Hornby & Son of Brookhouse the
largest mill owners in the Blackburn district,
have given fortnights notice to their opera
tives that they will close the mills.
Capt. Webb's Swimming Feat.
Captain Webb began bis attempt to swim &c
hours continually without rest 10 the Thames
this morning. He dove at Woolwich at G
O'Clock this morning and swan towards Grave
send. On reaching that place he will turn
With the tide and swim back to Woolwicb,
expecting to reach there at 6 o'clock this even
ing. Then he will again turn with the tide
and repeat the trial.
Bismarck and the Pope.
1t is stated in clerical circles at Rome that
Mich, has arrived at an understanding with
Bismarck relative to the naodus Uivendi between
Germany and the Vatican.
The Russian Forces in RoumeIia.
Regarding q rumor from Vienna that Tod.
lebeu, the commander of the Russian forces,
refuses to withdraw man from the vicinity OF
OF Constantinople before the withdrawal Of
the British fleet, dispatch from Berlin to the
London Post says that Gortschakoff made a
solemn promise at Berlin that tbe Russian
forces should be withdrawn upon the eyacua-
tion of Varna and Shumla.
Activity in the Austrian Navy.
1t is reported that the men belonging to the
Austrian navy on leave will shortly be ordered
to iejoin their posts Torpedoes have been
the Dalmatian coast and extraordinary pre-
cautions taken in the waters of Pola and the
roadstead of Zagana.
The Porte Parleying.
A Constantinople despatch dated July 31st,
says:
There is no foundation for the reports that
Safvet Pasha will be superseded as Grad
Vizier. The ministers were celebrating sew
eral hours today on the Bosnian question
The Porte has not yet protested against the
occupation, and negotiations are still proceed
ing.
The Evacuation of Varna.
A Constantinople despatch dated July 31st
says the Russians are endeavoring to charter
steamer transports for the conveyance of 1OO,-
600 men to Odessa about a month hence, but
this will depend upon the evacuation of Varna.
Russian Imperial Guards are ordered home as
soon as possible. The Russian ambassador at
Constantinople urges the Porte to hasten the
evacuation of Varna, but the date of it is un-
certain.
The German Elections.
BERLIN, Aug. 2-The returns of the elections
show that the Socialists polled 5000 votes in
Hamburg, $4,000 in Alta, 1000 in Kiel, 12 900 in
Breslan, 13 900 in Dresden, IA 600 Leipsic IL 1000
10 Elberfeld, 10000 in Mursberg, $500 in
Hanover, 1000 in Frankfort and 1000 in Stutt-
gart. Latest returns indicate the election of
73 Conservatives against 10 of various Liberal
parties, 67 Ultramontanes aud 3 Socialists.