On Tuesday Mr. Chamberlain gave notice that on an early
day he would move a vote "condemning the policy of warlike demonstration which her Majesty's Government had pursued," and declaring for "a frank definition of the changes in the Treaty of San Stefano which Government consider to be necessary for the general good of Europe and the interests of England." He also gave notice that he should, on Thursday, ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer to facilitate the dis- cussion of the subject. It was at first believed that Sir Stafford Northcote would have recourse to Mr. Dis- raeli's plan, and refuse to give a day for discussion on a vote of censure, when such vote was not proposed by recognised
leaders of the Opposition. On Wednesday, however, Mr. Chamberlain received a note from the leader of the House asking him to postpone his question till Monday, which he accordingly did on Thursday, blandly stating that lie did not see the Chan- cellor in the House. By Monday, it is supposed the Government may have news to impart, but if not, Mr. Chamberlain will per- severe, and it is not impossible that the front Opposition Bench may pluck up spirit enough formally to accept the motion, which will have very great support outside.
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