New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
THE AMEER WARLIKE.
HE CALLS HIS CHIEFS TO ARMS.

| The Afghan Ameer has addressed his as.
sembled chiefs, and told them to prepare to
resist the British invasion. A second
convoy has been attacked in the Khy-
Der Pass, but its assailants were re-
pulsed Mr.. Gladstone has denounced the
conduct of the British Government in strong
| terms.
THE AMER CALLS HIS CHIEFS TO ARMS.
HE SHOWS FRIENDSHIP FOR RUSSIA AND ExALTs
HER POWER.
ORENBURG, Dec. /, 1873.
Intelligence has been received from Cabul that
the Ameer has demanded special credit to defray
the expense Of the hOnors done the Russian EN-
bassy, and has held q durbar, or assemblage
of chiefs, at which he explained the
cordial reception of the embassy on the ground Of
gratitude for Russas hospitality to Afghan troops.
A declaration was read on the occasion, showing
forth the power and fame of Russia, and
the chiefs present at the durbar applauded it. The
Ameer closed the proceedings by telling the chiefs
to return to their posts and sharpen their swords to
meet the enemy of their country.
1t was reported that the Ameer had considerably
reinforced the troops at Jellaabad. The Yiceroy,
however, telegraphs report that the treasure and
ammunition have been withdrawn from that city.
BEACONSFIELDS POLICY ASSAILED.
Mr.. GLADSTONE DENoUNCEs THE CONFLICT AS
UNJUsr-No EXPLANATIONS ASKED BY RUSSIA.
LONDON, Dec. l, 1873
Mr.. Gladstone, in a speech at Greenwich
last night inyeighed against personal government but
carefully excluded from his remarks the Sovereign,
whom lie declared model for her subjects faith
fu TO the Constitution He reproached the Government
for not communicating anything for TO Parliament
relative to the Afghan affairs and the question OF send
ing mission to Cabul, and said War had been de-
clared. aud an invasion commenced before Parliament
convoked. Parliament, formerly the grand cOnncil
OF the Nation resembles the Parliament OF France
before the great Revolution" To the argument that the
Government is supported by the majority, Mr.. Glad
stone replies that Parliament has right to ren0unce
its privileges. He sOlemny warns the British people
not to abandon the principles Of liberty which made
its happiness. Speaking OF the Afghan var he declared
that money spent therein spent the dishOnOr OF
England, and that her responsibilities viii but commence
with her victory He reutes Vlscount Cranbrooks as.
setlOn that Liberal Government Of 1873 instructed
Lord NOrthbrOOk to postpone the conclusion Of treaty
with the Ameer; shows that the Liberal Administration
did not estrange the Ameer and that the present Adj
ministrauon has incurred heavy responsibility which
the people will share unless they overthrow the Govern
the elections He declares the present war UNI
just war; which W weigh upon the national Conscience
Here Is the smell OK blood and on apowerfn perora-
ton, show tbat unjust wars lead to national downfall
NO SPEECH BY KAUFMAN.
81. Petersburg journals state that all reports Of
speech made by General Kaufman presentinga
sword to the Ameers Envoy fabrcatons, and they
officially denied.
sCHoUyALoFF's MISSION.
Count schOuvaof has no instructions 10 ask OF the
English Government explanations respecting Afghan
istan His mission is however creating uneasiness in
London, merely because nobody seems TO know what s
going on.
FIGHTING IN AND NEAR THE KHYBER PASS
A telegram sent from Lahore Saturday says: "A
,enaling party under Major Pearson. attacked by
the Areedies one OF the Hill tribes yesterday hill
opposite the Khyber Pass. Two Major Pearson's
| troop Of horse killed. and one man was wounded
The Khyber Pass blocked and several conveys have
45th 6ikhs have been sent to the scene OF action
whence firing been heard but the result is unknown.
Tnd since Yesterdays The trouble With the Areedes
is not serious. Only one tribe is hostile"
ANOTHER CONVOY ATTACKED.
The O6serrers dispatch from Lahore dated Saturday,
says Major Cayagnari officially reports that all 10
quiet in the upper part OF the Khyber Pass, and he
hopes TO soon dispense the band collected in the lower
part Many members OF the band have already left"
Reuters telegram from Lahore reports that another
strongly escorted convoy had been attacked Its as
sallants were however driven Dack aud IL Is believed
the convoy has arrived ut AllMustld.
dispatch The Observer from Vienna says General
Kaufman has been recalled to ST. Petersburg.
FIGHTING IN THE KHYBER.
LONDON Monday. Dec. 2, 1873
A dispatch to The Daily NeWs from Peshawur. satur-
day night, says: General Appleyard, who
sent to clear the Khyber Pass has been heavily
engaged. Renforcemens have been sent from
Jumrood 1t imperatively necessary to order up
the reserve division TO maintain communications, as
Peshawur is almost deuuded OF garrison"
The Times has disDach from Lahore, dated Sunday,
stating that baud which INSTRUCTED the Khyber Pass
easily dispersed, aud 1t Is reported It's leader has