§ MR. CHAMBERLAINgave Notice, that on an early day he would move the following Resolution:—
That this House, sharing the earnest desire expressed in the circular despatch of the Marquess of Salisbury for the good government, peace, and freedom of populations to which those blessings have been strange, condemns the policy of warlike demonstration which Her Majesty's Government has pursued, and is of opinion that the objects in question and an honourable and peaceful settlement of the existing difficulties will be best promoted by an European Congress, and by a frank definition of the changes in the Treaty of San Stefano which Her Majesty's Government consider to be necessary for the general good of Europe and the interests of England.The hon. Member also gave Notice, that on Thursday he would ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he would facilitate the discussion of the subject?
§ CAPTAIN PIMgave Notice, that on going into Committee of Supply he would move—
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying her to take such steps as may be necessary to invite the immediate assembling in London of a Congress of Representatives of all the independent States of Europe, to determine the best means of preserving the general interests of Europe and of maintaining inviolate the sanctity of Treaties.