The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-11-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
War in Afghanistan ---The Amesr
Dlsdalns Reply TO the
British UItimatum.
English Forces Ordered to Advance
War Probably Inevitable.
ENGLAND.
rEnnlDLr DISTRESS AMONG LONDON NE.

TERRIBLE DISTRESS AMONG LONDON NE
CHANICs. i
LONDON, November 20.-Appalling dis.
tress and destitution exists among, the
mechanics and laborers Of Sheffield In
consequence Of business depression. Hun.
dreds exist in tenements without clothing
or furniture, all sold or pawned to procure
food. They are without fuel and depend
ent upon the charity Of neighbors. The
Mayor has called public meeting to de-
wise means ofrelief.
ENGLAND AND AMEER.
LONDON, November 20.-The Govern
ment has published long dispatch from
Lord Cranbrook, Secretary OF State
for India, to Lord Lytton, viceroy
Of India, recapitulating the nego-
tiations with Aighanistan. The dispatch
traces, first, the estrangement between
England and Ameer OF Afghanistan to
the refusal OF the Gladstone Government
in 1873 to give definite answer as to how
far they would help him II he was threat
ened by Russia. The dispatch points out
that on that occasion the present Govern
ment relations OF England with Atghanis-
tan 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 pecu-
MARY aid, recognition Of his dynasty and
a pledge Of material support against
unprovoked foreign aggression, condition
ally upon the Ameer, allowing the British
agents to have access 10 positions in his
territory except Cabul, where they could
acquire trust worthy intelligence OF
the events likely to threaten the tranquil
ty and independence OF Afganistan.
Such access was necessary as sub.
stantial proof OF the unity OF the Ameer's
interests with those OF Great Britain. The
dispatch then narrates the abortive end
ing OF the Mission OF Col. Sir kewer Pelly
and General Sir Neville, Chamberlain,
which were undertaken in the pursu-
ance OF these instructions, and shows that
the latter was suggested by Lord Lytton,
who, that after the ostentations recep-
ton OF the 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 inexcusable.
The dispatch concludes by stating the
terms OF the ultimatum, namely: A full
and suitable apology within given time;
the reception OF the permanent British
Mission, and amnesty to the tribes who
escorted the British envoys.
A La Porte dispatch says: The govern.
ment was preparing proclamation which
was to be issued Wednesday, yesterday,
showing that vigorous measures were un-
ayoidable.
A dispatch from Thull says: 1t is re-
ported that the garrison OF the first fortress
In the Khurum Valley Is prepared to cap.
itulate when summoned. The column is
in splendid spirits and eager for an adj
vance.
The Poa, in leading editorial, says:
When 1t became evident some days ago
that Ameer intended to persevete in his
disdainful reticence, the frontier COLI
manders received orders to be in readiness
to commence operations this morning.
The simple duty Of yesterdays Cabinet
council was TO learn whether any change
in Ameer's attitude would necessitate an
alteration in these instructions. As Ameer
has sent no reply It only remained for the
troops TO execute the original orders. The
advance has probably begun.
The Times In its leader says: The ulti-
matum has been refused. The result we
believe, Is that the issue has now been
left in Lord Lyttons hand. We may ex-
pect to hear in a few hours what action he
intends TO take. He will probably occupy
Khiber and Khurum Passes, and make
some advance with the Quettah Column.
A correspondent at Pesth says: The
Turks are regarding more fayorably the
Russian proposition that the Sultan
should recognize the validity Of the San
Stefano Treaty stipulations not abrogated
blythe Treaty OF Berlin. tyr r.t n
The latest salonica adviccs are to the
effect that the Turkish troops are now
ready to assume offensive action against
the Macedonian insurgents. Something
decisive may be heard ofshortly.
A dispatch dated Peshawur, November
Goth, says: A traveller from Thull yester-
day passed a Khurum force advancing.
Thirty miles OF the road was covered with
troops, elephants, camels and cattle. The
Peshawur force is marching on Jumrood.
The Ameer is again spreading the report
that the Russians will defend Candahar.