Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-14

Chiefs Giving In Their Allegiance to the
British--Princess Alice sinking--Miscel-
laneous,
THE PRINCES. SINKING.
DARAsTADT, Dec. 13.-The Princess Alice is
sinking.
THE QUEEN INDIsPosED.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-The queen is indisposed.
The STANDARD has the following: 'Darmstadt,
1880 Friday night.-Princess Alice is uncon-
scious; pulse 40, inhaling ceased.''
THE AFGHAN DEBATE
LONDON, Dec. 13.-1n the house of commons,
tonight, Percy reopened the debate on the
Afghan war on the part of the government.
Sir VIM. Vernon Harcourt followed. accusing
the government Of forcing quarrel on the
ameer. He declared that the acquisition of a
scientific frontier would make Afghanistan
another Bulgaria, and continuance of such a
policy Wbuld cause Russian influence to over
shadow the earth. Sir John Halker replied.
and the debate was continued by Capt. Coch-
rane, Mr.. Gorst and Randall Plunkett in be-
half of the government Thos. Burt, radical,
spoke, aud was particularly vehement in his
opposition to the war, on account of the dis
tress which prevailed in England.
notable feature of the debate was the de-
livery of a speech by Mr.. Newdegate and Gen.
Sir Alexander Gordon, both conservatives, de-
nouncing the governments policy. Sir Alex.
ander declare Lord Beaconsfield responsible
for that policy. During his speech he crossed
to the opposition benches to avoid interru ption
from conservative members. He was repeat
edly cheered by the opposition. Marquis of
Harrington closed the debate.
He SAID the very worst policy which was pos
SlbIa that nf martial lato :
occupation, which he was afraid the govern
ment was determined to carry out. An over
whelmlng concurrence of military opinion was
opposed thereto AS to the argument tina.
something was necessary to check the Russian
advance, he believed that in consequence of
the consolidation of British power, the
possibility OF invasion was decreasing yearly
No permanent occupation of any portion
OF Afghanlstan against the wishes of the in
habitanIs ought to be sanctioned. It would
only facilitate Russian intrigue which would
be best encountered by wise administration, or
1t external means were necessary, by direct
explanation with Russia. He thought, above
all, that Lord Lytton should be recalled, as the
incarnation of all that the Indian policy ought
not to be. Cloud cheers by the opposition)
But to effect this we must also get rid of d gov
eminent of whose nominally spirited but really
abject foreign policy, he believed the country
was nearly tired.
oil CGu1Olu ulauc UQo closing
speech. He declared the recall at such crisis
of viceroy who was carving out governments
policy would be despicable. Lord Harrington,
knowing it to be mposslble ought not to
weaken the viceroy's authority. He pointed to
the loyalty which prevailed throughout India
as refutation of the criticisms of the OPPOSE
ton. He ended by declaring that nothing
could be more contrary to the feelings or inten-
t1ons of the government to policy of annexa-
ton, bnt they felt bound to guard the interests
and security of India.
He said in conclusion: Whatever difference
OF opinion there may be as to the Justice of the
war, there is no difference on the subject of
the gallant troops engaged in it by
every means In our power.
Withdrawals motion, censuring the govern
ment for its Afghan policy, was rejected by
vote of 1913 to 247. The conservatives had an
ticipated majority of 100.
ALBANIAN AUTONOMY.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-Intelligence has been re-
ceived at Vienna that the chiefs of the Alba
Man league demand the incorporation of all
Albanian districts as autonomous provinces;
that they intend to act on the defensive; have
refused to aid the port aaainst the Macedonian
have promised to protect Podgo-
rita against Montenegro, and have advised the
inhabitants of Now Bazaar not to attack Aus
trian troops occupying Bosnia.
GERMANS COMMUNICATION.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-In the house of com mons
to-day the chancellor of the exchequcr said
there was no truth in the statement that the
confidential communication from Germany al
luded to by Bourke in the house of commons
recently, was proposal that England should
assume protectorate over Constantinople, etc.
de declared the communication referred only
to the execution of the treaty of Berlin.
THREATENING TEE QUEENS LIFE.
LONDON, Dec. IA man named Madden was
arraigned at the Bow street police court, yes
terday, charged with threatening the life of
Queen Victoria. Madden, it appears, is a harm
less lunatic and has been known as such for
twenty years.
RENDERING SUBMISSION.
LAHORE, Dec. 13.-Oficials and notablcs of
Jellallabad have arrived at Dakka to tender
their submission and services to the British au-
thorities. News from Cabul represent that
eight regiments of Afghan infantry there, have
shown a Discrimination to fight. The natives
in the south OF Khutafgardan pass seem friend
~ to the British. The following dispatch from
Gen. Roberts, is dated the 9th inst: 81 hope to
reach the top of Shutargarian pass to-day.
shall then return to Ali Kehl..'
THE GOVERNMENT SUSTAINED.
VIENNA, Lee. l5.--lne special committee OF
eighteen has advised the reichsrath to assent
to the treaty of Berlin It rejected the motion
of Herr Herbst censuring the government and
also one against further extension of power
by Russia.
WINTER CAMPS.
LONDON, Dec. ia Vienna correspondent
of the Daily Neacs says it is reported from
Odessy, that winter camps for $4,000 men are
rapidly forming near the Southern frontier.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ROME, Dec. l3.--Premier Carroll has an
nounced that the present ministers will con
tinue the administration pending the kings
decision on their proffered designations.
SIDNEY, Dec. 13.-The ministry of New
South Wales has resigned. Robertson will form
another cabinet.
MADRID Dec. 13.--The council of minister.
have decided to create cadres for one hundred
infantry batallions and twenty squadrons O
cavalry for the benefit of half-pay officers.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-The nail masters of Stat
fordshire have resolved to resist the demands
of the men, even if a general strike be the re
suit.
correspondent at Vienna states that a ma
jority of the committee of eighteen appointed
by the reichsrath on the 10th inst. to conside
the treaty of Berlin, are favorable to th
| treaty.
| It is understood John Ruskin will decline
reelection to the Slade professorship of fin
art in Oxford university on account of i'll
health.
The chancellor of the exchequer in the hous
of commons to-day announced he would short
~ move for grant of money by parliament i
aid of the distressed people of the Rhodop