, 1880-05-09
LATE. FOREIGN NEWS.
Political Developments Under the
New English Administra-
ton.
Gladstone's Foreign Policy Already
Attracting the Attention
Of Europe.
Miscellaneous Notes Of the Week-En-
glisl and Continental
Gossip.

| AAk6EEAsAlEuuS NWlCS VI luC HN<a A@A@
, glis1 and Continental
Gossip.
r Special Gable.
LONDON, May S.-The Tories assert tha
Austria demanded and received IN apology 10
Nr. Gladstone's language respecting the Aus
triau Emperor and the Austrian policy in re-
gard to the Balkan Principaliues- Th'
contrary is true. No formal demand
| was made, but suggestion from Vicnnt
thar an explanation would be acceptable ELECTED
a courteous but firm declaration that the En-
glish Government intends to hold Austria to {
strict compliance with the Treaty Of Berlin, and
will require the ultimate evacuation Of Bosnin
| and Herzegovina, being In favor of the
| development and independence Of the nn-
| uonalfties- Mr.. Gladstone caused the Emperor
| to understand that the language he used toward
him, while meaning no personal disrespect, re-
quired no excuse. Subsequent semi-otlicial tel
eerams from Vienna indicate that Austria ac-
quiesces in the Balkan program.
The present Ministry will gire public def1ni-
ton Of its whole policy on the Eastern question
| In the expected circular to the European Gov
ernments- In the Austrian affair and other
| matters Earl Granville has
SHOWN MARKED FIRNHEss,
| d{ssipating already the Continental notion that
| the English policy is capable OF being affected
by vague medaces Diplomatists applaud the
promptitnde shown in respect to the Montene-
grin difficulty, Earl Granville having in a few
days secured concerted European demand
that the Porte should first reoccupy the district
seized BY the Albanians, and then deliver it to
Montenegro, as agreed.
The appointment Of Mr.. Goschen as Ambassa-
dor to Turkey further signifies Earl Granvillc's
determination to enforce her treaty obligations
on Turkey. Mr.. Goschen accepted the appoint
ment most reIuctantly, finally sacrificing his
1s 5nced 1a Ss because be would be BE- was enase sea
t,y to carry out an energe1ic policy. There is
men1s- 1t is believed that Lord HYrting1on has
already reversed Lord Cranbronk's decision to
separate canaahar from Afghanis,an:
Mr. Forster devoted the week in Dublin TO
careful examination Of the condition Of Ireland.
and to deciding whether to continne the peace
preservation act or allow it to expire.
MR. GLADSTONE,
amid the pressing duties of organizing the Ad-
miuistration, determining its policy, and SET
thing the business Of the coming session. finds
uonal finances Each Minister Is expected to
fore next Wednesday, when the, Cabinet
1ariye outline for the Queens speech. It is
understood that Burials bill has been deter
mined upon, but it is doubtful whether any
other measure except the necessary financial
and administrative bills will be undertaken at
the present session Lord Selborne is unlikely
to adopt Lord Cairns land scheme without mod
hcat1ons
a PROFOUND SENSATION WAS CREATED
by Mr. Fawcett's detnt statement of the finan-
cial deficit in India, which heretofore had been
only Sogueiy indicated Mt Fawcett while a.
S!snsey astS5S5 sna! s.
T. tes aae4 The as1 % knon
had announced a surplus In the House Of Com
mons, and declined on thar ground to
@ eaastoae as ssaFfss isst 23 &ore% the
figures then published we're ineorrect. Mr:
reiterated doubts. Lord Lytton denounced Mr.: |
Gladstone's attack as caiumnious and co,ya1dly. |
L%rd cS sSpphope ,ph and Sir Stafford Northeote
the House Of Commons, and the country ac- !
quiesced accordingly in the Ministerial refusal |
to charge part Of |
THE AFGHAN EXPENSES
to England. Il Dir. Fawcett is correct, the Min !
listers, after all this had happened, though &c
quainted with the real facts ten days before
e he Ths the W.
first subjects for Parliamentary debate. Even
and unexplained. must destroy every public
man guilty Of completely In such a 1ugg1e.
A NEW PAPER
Mr.. Greenwood. within forty y-ef0tt hours after |
e1eeeahs se% the R a e ssS
@ea, sinanciers, lnsi and Ao5ss otsers Soafaz1 IL
he supser6ers 4he ar9aagements are m1ag neasgg
lays The name Of the paper is % st{ii uncertain. a AIM
sfa q e 5s xt sos
|
A recent letter from
MINISTER LOWELL,
lated at Bfarretz, says his wife is somewhat
worse, but hopes to be able to travel He in
ends to start with her on Tuesday next, and
each London by way Of Havre and southamp-
on before the 17th inst, when his leave Of ab- |
;ence expires
BRET HAR1R,
Ence the Royal Academy dinner, at which his
made brief visit to Glasgow and returned to
.ondon, where he is much lionized, as the guest
+ =. Lord Granville, the Duke of st. Albans, and
Consulate there, Intending then t4 come BACK
Q London for the remainder Of the month.
Mr. SWlnburne publishes
NEW VOLUME OF SONGS
# the Spring Tides" containing among other
.oe1ns a remarkable birthday ode to Victor
dugo. sonnet on the proposed Dissertation Of |
na A5h 1ny9kn q eSerast
ected insult to France and England. |
NINE. AonJEsKA,
hough creating marked sensation BY her first
ract good houses during the week, partly from
be badness Of the play, and partly be-
auso she was obliged to appear after
oons IN remote theatre She hopes shortly
2 arrange for evening performances In a new !
LAY. The Prince Of Wales declared himself {
llrprised and delighted, and sent her bouquet
csnelias at the end Of tho third act The
udienccs, though small. are enthusiastic me ,
ewspaper criticisms are eulogistic.
EDWIN BOOTH.
Mr Holnngshead contradicts the reported en-
1Eement OF Mr.. Booth for the Gniety Thoatra |
Ut says be will gudly arrange for Mr. Booths !!
ppeurslncc in London ii he so desires and his | .
will permit. AIr. Mapleson an | '
ounces the commencement Of the season ut .
ler Ma1est!'s Opera House on Saturday next, | :
Eme- Nilsson appearing in ''Faust" !
THE NEW APPOINTMENTS
how that good deal of wisdom has been ex- | +
rcised In the selections. Lord Dutferin was | Z
endered the viceroyalty OF Ireland and OF