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London, August 21. In the House of Commons the Liberals censured the apathy of Sir Henry Elliott, the British Ambassador at Constantinople, concerning the despatch oil the atrocities at Bulgaria. Mr Burke^ the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs,defended the Ambassador. The Opposition declared that the country re^ garded the Government responsible 1 foil the conduct of the Turks; In replvj Mr Disraeli denied that England was specially engaged to protect the Sultan. Earl J^orthbrook, speaking in thd House of Lords on England's policy towards th.c Porte* said that to siippos^ it would affect the policy of the East iv India was purely imaginary; He approved of the decision of the Government not to remedy it.
On August the iStbj Parliament was prorogued by commission. The JRoyal Speech and foreign relations werfl friendly, and entente cordiale continues. Should a favourable occasion offer, England will be ready to act in concert with her allies, and offer negotiations between Turkey and those at war with her. While respecting present treaties and interests, her policy will bo one of humanity. She hopes for a speedy con ; elusion of the extradition treaty difficulty with America*
Mr Disraeli has been raised to thd, peerage under the title of the Earl of Beaconsfield, and received the appoint^ ment of Lord of the Privy Seal; The Sultan of Turkey is much better; The Foreign Office has issued an amended slave circular, ordering the reception on board Her Majesty's vessels of all fugitives. The officers commanding 1 are to be guided by the rules of common humanity, and to avoid breaches of international treaties*
The Government offer a reward of £250 for the discovery of Mr Bravtf's murderer, and a free pardon to any accomplice turning Queen's evidence.
August iB. a. To-day £75,000 Napier Harbour)? per cent, debentures were subscribed for at 100 to 103. i The Crown has given an ' opinion relative to Fiji land disputes^ ensuring a speedy settlement, \ 180,000 bales of wool have beefl. bough t for export. 'i New Zealand wheat/ 44s to 47s* |
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Clutha Leader, Volume III, Issue 112, 1 September 1876, Page 6
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