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[Speciaiu] London, April £. The Earl of BeacGnsfield, in the Hou¥e of Lords, and the Chancellor of the feichequr, in the House of 'Comm'oriS, each mured an address to 'the Crown, thanking the Queen for calling out the Reserves. Lord Beaconsfield deferring to England's Eastern policy said it was based on England's interests^ tljp fiaat. He most powerfully criticised tttfe Treaty, and said it was Opt, 'bi'ridWVg, because it was negotiated secretly. Every article deviated from tW£ Treaties of 1856 and 1871. It 'subordinated European and Asiatic Turkey to Russia, and by it the British Empire was imperilled. England's road to Asia might be closed, and it was resolved to call out the Reserves, which would furnish seventy thousand men. If England engaged in a great war, her forces must be largely increased, and an immense revolution in the army be eft ected. The liberty of Europe was imperilled, and the British Etnpire must fee maintained. Earl Granvitte Te'ft the responsiblity with tb.e.ttoVer'nnienfc. The address was agreed tojifc the House of Lords, without a 'division ; but in the House of Commons the debate was adjourned. April 10. Gortschakoff's reply to England has been received. The language is moderate. He denies that Russia seeks ascendancy in Bulgaria, and says that the indemnity is less than the Russian losses. The existing treaties are actually dormant. He enquires if England' will make counter proposals with a view to arranging a definite peace. The Russian circular is regarded as conciliatory. The address in reply in the House of Commons was carried by 319 to 84. From rumors received from the Cape it is feared that a whole regiment has been lost, but they lack confirmation. Official circles are uneasy, The Oxford crew are the favorites for the University race. [The following special telegram, dated London, April 9, appeared in the Post of last night, but has not yet been confirmed by Reuter's telegrams: — ] The Russians have seized and occupied the British Consulate offices at Rustchuck. England has claimed prompt redress for the outrage. The war excitement is increasing.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 87, 11 April 1878, Page 2
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