The New York herald., 1878-12-31
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From ALI Parts Of the
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THE AFGHANlSTAN QUESTION
Shall the British Troops Advance
to Candahar
RUSSIA IN TURKESTAN.
Student Troubles at the City
Of Kief.
RUSSIA IN TURKESTAN.
SPANISH AND GERMAN AFFAIRS.
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LONDON. Dec. 81 1873
A despatch to the Times from Lahore says:-
Thero is risk Of great Importance being attached
in England to the Ameers departure from Cabul and
OF its being regarded as virtually terminating the
campaign. Some persons here think that the Ameers
flight may have been greatly Influenced by the fact
that If he had remained during the winter in Cabul
he might have found himself caught In trap. The
roads this side Of Cabul usually passable
earlier in the spring than those the other side
of tho Afghan capital. and thus army might
have been able in the event Of the Ameers staying
in Cabul till spring. to advance on him before he
could retire. From this point Of view his fight may
be only retreat to safer quarter. whence to pro-
long resistance without the same risk Of cap
tnre in case of defeat He has fourteen.
or according to another calculation. seventeen
regiments at Herat, and If he can retain his hold
over them and thus maintain his supremacy in
Afghan-Turkestan he may still offer formidable op-
position to Yakoob Khan, whatever ruler we set up
in Southern Afghanistan. He released Yakoob Khan
only under pressure from the Ghilzai chiefs. who
would not allow him to leave Cabul without appoint
ing his successor. II Yakoob Khan becomes our ally
we shall probably guarantee him against his father
The Daily Netcs publishes q despatch from
Lahore. dated at eleven O'Clock yesterday
morning. which says:-"The reported sub
mission Of Yakoob Khan is not confirmed
to date" The viccroy Of India autographed
yesterday that Major Cavignari reports that there
was no further news Of the Amcer Of Yakoob
Khan. He also announces that the Kahn Of Khelat
desires to join the British in advance on Canahar
despatch to the Standard from Bombay says
"The government Of Candahar has ordered levy Of
the whole male population to resist the British The
people have responded heartily" This report con-
ficts with previous advices
RUSSIA CENTRAL ASIA.
When General Kaufman, who is expected ut St.
Petersburg arrives there, deliberations will
begin on the gradual introduction Of system
of public administration in the towns
Of Turkestan conformably with the ethno-
graphical and numerical diversity Of the population
The Gotos says the Chinese frontier question will be
fully discussed with the Chinese Ambassador. Gen
eral Kaufman taking part in the discussion. Rus
sin has intention Of surrendering Kuldja to China
It is reported that the Veterinary Institute
at Kharkon where the students agitation originated
will be removed outside Of the town. The Technical
Institute. at Tschugujef, will be closed altogether
The Medical Academy will issue instructions forbid
ding the deliberations of students without permission
from the academical authorities.
MORE ABOUT THE KIEr RIOT.
The Times Vienna correspondent giving details Of
the riot Of the students Of the University Of Kief
Russia says Tho students in q meeting held out
side the town. decided to protest against the closing
OF the university. body Of them, well
armed accordingly proceeded TO the university and
forced ttcir way in after disarming the town police.
They then xcd on blackboard an energetic protest
against the arbitrary proceeding of the authorities
Two companies Of local militia tried to dis
pcrsc the students. who resisted, and there
upon a collision cnsucd. in which eighty persons
were killed and wounded on both sides. At last
force Of cavalry succeeded in clearing the square
front OF the university. Many students were or
rested. Similar riots though . smaller scale.
said to have broken out in other university towns of
Russia It is believed that there is intention of
procaiming state Of siege in Kief and kharkof.
Orders have been sent to the police at the frontier to
redouble their vigilance in order to put . stop to
revolutionary pamphlets being smuggled into the
country practice which has been going on ON
large scale. and to prevent the entrance Of revou-
tionary emissares from Germany" A despatch to
the DAILY Telegraph from Berlin says many Of the
Russian students arrested for participation in the
PAcIEIcATIoN OF EUROPEAN TURKEY.
With the opening of the year the provincial
administrations OF Bosnia and Herzegovina, consti-
tuted by Austria. will enter upon their functions.
The Official Journal, Of Belgrade publishes indct-
ment for high treason against the pre-
tender Karageorgewtch. The indictment alleges
that he formed q plot to assassinate
Prince Milan at semendris last November. Prince
Milan, however being warned, dsembarked at Dub
rovitza. The Vienna Jresc says:-"Prenk the Mir.-
dite prince, and his family, being in favor Of the
nexation of Albania to Italy, the porso has adopted
measures OF surveillance and ordered Manthorpe
Bey to cruise on tho Albanian coast" despatch to
Standard from Berlin. states that it is re-
ported the Sultan has written autograph letter
the Czar. soliciting reduction Of the indemnity to
Russia. A Philippopolis despatch to the Standard
announces that the Director Of Finance appointed by
the Eastern Roumelian Commission has been threat
sned with assassination II he comes to svno.
A poSTIrIcAL LETTER.
The Vatican organ OF Rome, the Osserpdiorc Rama
NOS published letter yesterday from the Pope tho
Archbishop of Cologne. The Pope says from the
commencement Of his pontihcate he has desired
peace between princes, peoples and the Church. He
has turned his thoughts in preference toward the
noble German nation, but God alone knows whether
the work is near success. He declares no will con-
tnue in the path hitherto pursued. appeals to the
German. bishops to obey all laws not contrary to
their faith, and concludes I'VE must pray God to
lead the noble and powerful Emperor Of Germany
and his advisers to show moro disposition toward
good will" The letter Is dated December "a.
FRANCE AND TuNIs
La France. OF Paris. announces that the
Ill feeling lately existing between France
and Tunis has been increased by tho pcremp-
tory refusal Of the Boy Of Tunis to per-
NIT the French Consul to land marines. and
that France Is determined to exact ropara-
ton. This statement is probably exaggcrated.)
The Siandards Paris despatch says it has been de-
cidcd to replace General Borel in the Ministry OF
War By General Fare. General Faidherbcs former
chief of staff.
FREE TRADE PROTECTION.
The all absorbing topic with the Berlin newspapers