Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-21
BEYOND THE SEAS.
SERIOUS ASPECT OF THE AFGHAN
TROUBLE.
No Reply from the Ameer to the English
Ultimatum-The Troops Ordered
to Adyance-0ther For
eign Intelligence.
The Afghan Trouble No Reply from
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The Afghan Trouble No Reply from
the Ameer.
LONDON, November 20.-This morn
ing's Standard announces that no reply
to the British ultimatum has been re-
ceived from the Ameer of Afghanistan,
and orders have accordingly been sent
to India for the troops to advance.
The Government has published long
dispatch from Lord Cranbrook, Secre-
tary OF State for India, to Lord Lytton,
Viceroy OF India, recapitulating nego-
tiations with Afghanistan. The dis
patch traces the first estrangement be-
tween England and the Ameer
OF Afghanistan to the refusal OF
the Gladstone Government in
1873 to give definite answer rs to how
lar they would help him ii he was
threatened by Russia.
The dispatch points out that the pres
ent governmental relation Of England
with Afghanistan had to be considered
with reference to the rapid march of
events in Turkistan. Consequently
when Lord Lytton was sent to India he
was instructed to offer the Ameer the
protection he previously solicited, viz:
substantial pecuniary aid, recognition
Of his dynasty and pledge OF material
support against unprovOked foreign AZ
gression, conditionally upon the Ameer
allowing the British agents to have ac-
cess to the positions in his territory ex-
cept Calub, where they could acquire
trustworthy intelligence of events
likely to threaten the tranquility
and independence OF Afghanistan. Such
access was necessary, as substantial
proof of the unity Of the Ameer's inter
ests with those OF Great Britain. The
dispatch then narrates the abOrtive end
ing of the missions Of Colonel Sir Lewis
Pelly and General Sir Neville Chamber
lain, which were undertaken in pursu-
ance of these instructions, and shows
that the latter was suggested by
Lord LyttOn, who, after an Osten-
tatious reception, ofthe Russian mission
the policy of inaction was no longer
tenable, and that the refusal OF the
Ameer to receive the British mission
was improbable and would be ineXcusa-
BILE. The dispatch concludes by stating
the terms oi the ultmatum, namely:
A full and suitable apology within Il
given time; the reception OF the per
manent British mission, and amnesty Ia
the tribzs who escorted the British en-
VOWS.
The Standard adds that the Cabinet
(o.n.;l ,,.h;.,b ,,.,,, b.ll x,n,t.rlay al-
journed after a protracted sitting until
tomorrow; but the decision arrived at
dispels all doubt that We are conse-
gently engaged in a war with Afghan
istan, which has been forced on lis by
Russian intrigue and the evil effects OF
our vast policy.
\ I.apar dispatch SAYS the govern
ment was preparing proclamation,
which was to be ISSUED Wednesday
YESTERDAY showing that rigorous meas
ures were unavoidable.
A dispatch from Thull says it is re-.
ported that the garrison of the first fort
ress OF the Khurum valley is prepared
to capitulate when summoned. The
column is in splendid spirits and eager
for the advance.
The Port in leading editorial says:
When it became evident some days ago
that the Ameer intended to persevere
in his disdainful reticence, the forntier
commanders received orders to be in
readiness to commence operations this
morning The simple duty ofyesterday's
Cabinet council was 10 learn whether
any change in the Ameer's attitude
would necessitate an alteration in these
instructions. As the Ameer has sent
no reply, it only remained for the troops
to execute the original orders, and the
advance has probably begun.
The Times, in a leader, says: "The ul-
timatum has been refused. The result,
we believe. is that the issue has now
been left in Lord Lytton's hands. We
NAV expect 10 hear in few hours what
action he intends to take. He will
probably occupy Khibca and khuram
passes and make some advance with the
Grettah column.
British Troops Advancing.
LoSDox. November 20.-A dispatch
dated Pcshawur, November 20, says:
Travelling from Thull, yesterday, We
passed the Khurum force advancing.
Thirty miles Of the road was covered
with troops, elephants. camels and cat
tie. The Peshuwur force Is marching
Oh Jumrood. The Ameer is again
spreading the report that the Russians
will defend Candahar
P-ussian Parliament.
LONDON. November 20.-At. the open
ing of the Prussian Parliament, yestcr-
dav. the Vice Chancellor said: The Gov
ernment relies upon the cooperation
OF the Chambers for the removal Of
financial difficulties. Last years sur
plus will be almost entirely required 10
cover the increasing contributions OF
Prussia toward the German echequer.
The interest on the public debt will
likewise be considerably increased, and
there are other unavoidable expenses.
Unless important interests are 10 be
neglected retrenchment will be impossi-
BILE. The influx OF large sums from
extraordinary sources has ceased, while
the ordinary and regular revenue, sui
iering from the continued depression OF
trade. does not allow us tO count upon
any sensible addition topreviousfgures.
The revenue j. insufficient to cover the
ordinary and regular expenditure Of the
State. The means required Ia amend
this state of things will be found in
the taxes and impost- handed over
to the German exchcquer. The deficit
is stated 10 exceed seventy million
marks. But for the last of the French
indemnity being distributed in 1876. the
deficit would have occurred a year
ago. II is mainly "crasioned by the
steady increase oi military exlrndi-
lures. accompanied by a decrease findi-
rect taxes and proceeds from the Gov
ernment railways, mines and forests
King Humble rt's Would-Be Assassin
RoxE, November 1.--Passanante, the
would-be assassin Of King Humbert,
manifested the most perfect unconcern
and brutal self-assurance nj his preiiml-
nary examination. When the magistrate
expressed horror AT the deed the pris-
oner said: Il seems to me YOU are get
ting too excited" On being asked if he