New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-09

be acceptable elected courteous but firm declara-
tion that the English Government intends to hold
Austria to a strict compliance with the Treaty of
Berlin, and will require the ultimate evacuation of
Bosnia and Herzegovina, being in favor of the de-
vclopment and independence of the natonalities.
Mr. Gladstone caused the Emperor to understand
that the language he used toward him, while mean
ing no personal disrespect, required no excuse.
Subsequent sem-oflicial kilograms from Vienna in
dcate that Austria acQuiesces in the Balkan pro-
gramme. The present Ministry will give public
definition of its whole policy on the Eastern Ques-
tiOn in the expected circular to the European Gov
prnments. In the Austrian affair and other matters
Earl Granville has shown marked frmness, dissi-
pating already the Continental notion that English
policy is capable of being affected by vague men
aces Diplomatists applaud the prOmptitude shown
In respect to the Montenegrin difficulty. Earl Gran
vile having in a few days secured q concerted
European demand that the Porte should first re-
occupy the district seized by the Albanians, and
then deliver it to Montenegro. as agreed.
WHAT Mr.. GoscHEN's APPOINTMENT MEANS.
The appointment of Mr.. Goschen as Ambassador
to Turkey further signifies Earl Granvilles determ-
nation to enforce her treaty obligations on Turkey
Mr. Goschen accepted the appointment most re-
luctantly, finally sacrificing his own personal OBJ
iecl rs and those of his family because he con-
,.lced shat he would be enabled to carry out an
e-ergct tic policy.
THE NEW MINISTERS ALL BUSY.
There is similar activity in the other Government
departments. 1t is believed that Lord Harrington
has already reversed Lord Cranbrook's decision TO
separate Candahar from Afghanistan. Mr.. Foster
devoted the week in Dublin, to n careful examina-
ton of the condition of Ireland and to deciding
whether to continue the peace preservation act, OF
allow it TO expire
WHAT TIE GOVERNMENTS POLICY MAY BE.
Mr.. Gladstone amid the pressing duties of organ
izine the administration, determining its policy
and settling the business of the coming session,
finds time 10 institute a minute inquiry into the
national finances. Each Minister is expected to
master the condition of bis depaTtme before
next Wednesday, when the Cabinet meets to decide
It's course and provide legislative outline for the
Queens speech. 1t IL understood that Burials bill
has been determined upon, but it IS doubtful
whether any other measure except the
necessary financial and administrative bills
will be undertaken at the present session. Lord
selbornc is unlikely to adopt Lord Cairns land
scheme without notifications.
MR. FAwCETT CAUSES A SENSATION.
Aprofound sensation was created by Mr. Fawcetts
definite statement of tho financial deficit in India
which heretofore had been only vaguely indicated.
Mr. Fawcett, while abstaning from any accusation
against the late Government distinctly asserts that
an error amounting to G4,O0O.OOO l$19.7O0,0O0l
In the Indian Budget was known to Lord Gram
brook the day after the Government had announced
surplus in the House of Commons, and declined
On that ground to relieve India of the charges of
the Afghan war. Mr.. Gladstone last November,
intmated his suspicion that the figures then pub
lshed were incorrect. Mr.. Fawcett and other In
dian authorities also reiterated their doubts Lord
Lytton denounced Mr.. Gadstone's attack as calum-
Mons and cowardly Lord StanhOpe and Sir Stat
ford Northcote affirmed the accuracy Of the Official
accounts in the House of Commons and the country
acuuiesced accordingly in the Ministerial refusal to
charge part of the Afghan expenses to England II
Mr.. Fawcett is correct, the Ministers after all this
had happened. though acquainted with the real
facts ten days before the House adjourned withheld
the knowledge of them, obviously fearing the effect
on the elections. This Is among the first subjects
fer Parliamentary debate. Even Tory papers ad-
NIT that tue charge if proved. and unexplained must
destroy every public man guilty of completely in
such juggle
ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE.
Mr.. Greenwood. within forty-eight hours after
his retirement from The Pail Mall Gazette received
offers exceeding half million dollars to establish
new journal Politicians, horse-guardsmeu. fnan-
eers Judges and others high social positions were
among the subscribers. The arrangements are
nearly completed. and the papers will probably ap-
pear within o few days. The name is still uncer-
tain but the FORM Typography, and general features
will be similar to those of The Gazette with some
Improvements.
MR.. LOWELL RETURNING sooN.
recent letter from Minister Lowell dated at
Bar,itz saws his wife Is somewhat worse, but hopes
70 be able to travel He intends to start with her
on Tuesday next and reach London by way OF
Havre and Southampton before the 18th instant
when his leave of absence expires
BRET HARTE's VISIT.
Bret Harte. since the Royal Academy dinner at