Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-10-07
BRITISH BILE.

Caused by the Afghan Afrront--Troops
Moving to Offensive Positions--Cabinet
Council to Consider the Situation--Miscel-
laneous Old World News.
FIGHTING COMMENCED.
LONDON, Oct. Ga dispatch from Bombay
says the troops have been ordered to advance
from Dersghazikan, thus threatening Afghan
istan from new point. 1t is reported dissen-
slons have broken out among the great Afghan
istan chiefs. The death of a powerful south.
ern chief is also reported. The Ameer has
asked the tribal councils for assistance. It is
believed that tribes mastering $50, 000 fighting
men have assented with other tribes. number
ing about $4,000 warriors, to remain neutral.
The Ameer has freed from prison his son
Yakoub Khan, who is noted general. The
whole garrison of Peshagur is marching
against Ali Musjed. 1t is even reported tonight
that the place has been captured. The govern
ment will issue proclamation announcing its
intention on Monday.
Won MoLTKE RESIGNS.
LONDON, Oct. Ga dispatch from Berlin re-
ports that Field Marshal Count Won Moltke has
rendered his resignation. The matter will be
decided when the emperor resumes control of
the government.
LONDON, Oct. 6.-Ihe Standard, commenting
on the cabinet meeting held Saturday, says it
seems likely course will be adopted repre-
senting compromise between ext. eme coun-
sel Is and will consist of occupying and holding
the mountain passes, and posi- ly advancing
To Candahr before Christmas, in order that the
army may be in readiness for further opera
tons. but with the hope that the Amer in the
meantime may be compelled to submit.
The Standard urges that even then, England
should not rest content with the Ameers
anOlOrv hOWpvar ahiact hut
solid guarantees.
Bombay dispatch says it was intended to
attack Ali Musjed on Monday. An Afghanistan
army is proceeding to Kooruni. dispatch
from Darjeeling says 200 men of each regiment
at Peshagnr, and the horse artillery
with forty-pounder batteries, have gone to
Jamrood. It is reported four Afghan regi-
ments with six guns advanced to the mouth of
Thukkhybe pass. Many white and sepoy regi-
ments are fastening to the frontier. The com
missiart arrangements cause grave complica-
tiops.
The Times, summarizing its Indian advices,
comes to the conclusion, relative to the proba
bile course of operations, similar to that in the
Standards article. 1t says it is not considered
expedient to hazard an advance on Candahr at
present, unless an oppt rtunity for a
coup de main offers, which is most improb-
able.
RUssIA's COURSE.
BERLIN, OF. Ga dispatch from st. Peters
burg says if the Ameer is beaten and his terri
tory annexed by England Russia will occupy
New ard Ebalkh, in Southern Turkistan, near
the Afghan border.
ACCEPTS THE INEVITABLE
VIENNA. Oct. Ga correspondent SAYS the
Porte is showing disposition to recognize the
Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzego-
vinia as an accomplished fact. 1t is officially
announced that the famous insurgent chief
tan of Bosnia, Hadja Lodga, has been taken
prisoner.
LONDON. Oct. 6. "A dispatch from simla saws
the Ameer has detained native emissary from
the Viceroy till the 28th Of September to carry
an answer to the Viceroy's letters. It is report
ed that only two subordinate officials of the
Russian mission remain at Cabul. It is be-
lieved that the Ameer will repudiate the acts of
the commandant of Ali Musjid, but his agree
ment to the British terms is improbable.
GENEROUS FRENCH MAsoNs.
PARIS, Oct. 6.-The Grand ORIENT, of France
Free Masons, have sent Minister Noyes 1000
francs for the fever stricken sufferers of the
South.
DESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED.
PEsrH, Oct. Gan imperial decree has been
published accepting the designations of the
whole Hungarian ministry, but ordering them
to continue administration of affairs until the
appointment of their successors.
cEssIoN OF GREECE.
ROME, Oct. 6.-The Courier of Italy reasserts
England has taken steps with some of the
great powers in the cession of Greece.
INTERNATIONAL.
PARIS, Oct. 6.-The Moniteu, has reason to
believe Italy has made some official representa-
tions with view of obtaining the Porte's as
sent to an arrangement by which the Egyptian
administration becomes International and that
all Mediterranean powers will not aid France,
and England alone will have share therein.
CARRYING OUT THE TREATY.
C1TTANJE, Oct. 6.-The town of Kalaschin
peacefully surrendered to the Montenegrins
Friday, in accordance with the treaty of Berlin.
DEAD.
LONDON, Oct. 6.-Lord Chelmsford, formerly
lord chancellor of England, is dead.
CABINET COUNCIL.
A cabinet council was held Saturday. All
the ministers have since left town. It is be-
lieved no further council will be held until the
ordinary meeting of the cabinet before the
lord mayors banquet.
THE AFGHAN EMEUTE.
BOMBAY, Oct. 6.-The newspapers here an
nounce the Khyberees have declared in favor Of
the British. The report of an intended dast
on Imusjed requires confirmation There i.
great enthusiasm in the Indian army at the
prospect of active service.