Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-25
TRANSATLANTIC.
PROGRESS OF THE AFGHAN lNVA-
SION.
The British Highly Elevated Over Their
Trivial Successes-Russia Proposes
to Take Hand in the Final Set
t|ement of the Affair.
Preparing to Back Out Gracefully.

colo Is intense, anu luel anu forage III
the mountainous districts scarce; so
that, for prudential reasons, the Indian
Government will not care to entangle
their armies too far in the hills at this
season, until their communications are
more secure and their commisariat and
Transport arrangements on more ap-
proved footing. Three columns, as at
present constituted, are too weak for
more extended operation in the direc-
tibn of Jelalabad, Ghazni and Candahar.
at Jamrud, had General Roberts strong
support at KOhat, and if General Prim-
rose were stationed between Sukur and
Quelta, we should be inclined to Believe
in the possibility of further advance.
AS it is is, from military point OF view,
We doubt its practicability.
Stormy Session of the English Cabinet.
MANCHESTER, November 23.-The
Gudrdims London correspondent tele-
graphs: The Cabinet Council Yesterday
was the scene of severer conflict be-
tween the Ministers than has taken
place since the departure OF Lord Derby
from the Ministry. The issue OF the
Afghan ultimatuIn is believed to have
been the result of compromise for the
purpose of conciliating the more pacific
section of the Cabinet. That party to-
day carried its object, the summoning OF
Parliament. Its chief members are
pointed out by the report as Northcote
and Cross.
Great Expectations.
1t is said the government expects to
meet Parliament on the 9TH OF neN
month with the announcement that the
campaign has been triumphantly sue
cessful. Among the people, however
there is some anxiety concerning the
reported suffering among the troops
from cold and want of heavy clothing.
The dispatches to-day add to the be-
lief that the war will be short and sue
cessiul. 4 dispatch from Lord Lytton
to the Niceroy is couched in somewhat
exultant tones. He announced that
after the evacuation OF the Musjid by
the Afghan troops the movements Of
General Sir Thomas Browne, command
ing the column, were 50 skillfully made
that the retreating enemy found HIM
self threatened in front and in the rear,
and in the skirmishes that followed
many prisoners were taken.
The Afghan troops are reported to
have fought with no little skill and per-
sonal bravery, and the prisoners are
sullen and threatening in their cOnver-
sation. They say the Ameer did not
intend any serious attempt should he
made to hold Ala Musjid, and the Eng
lish will find plenty OF work cut out for
them before reaching Jelalahad.
General Browne is now pushing for
ward toward Ludi kana with the Tenth ,
Aussars and Eleventh Bengal Lanccrs,
under command OF Colonel Cough in
the advance. The column which has
Buicta for its base of supplies also adj
vanced, and occupied without resistance
the village OF Sibi, which is east of Dabar.
1t is said the Cabinet Counsel on
Wednesday will be presided over by
the Queen in person. Her Majesty, who
is in excellent health, takes Il very live
ly interest in the campaign, and has not
patches telegraphed her.
The Russian Demand.
For permanent land communication be-
tween Russia and Bulgaria, through
Roumania, is regarded III certain to
cause serious trouble, if persisted in.
The Austrian government when pre-
yiously sounded on the subject, declared
il could not, in sell defense, consent to
the proposition, since it would give
Russia weighty advantage in case OF
war, and would fatally undermine the
independence Of Roumania.
Germany's Little Tiff.
The sudden action OF the German Le-
CATION at Copenhagen in quitting that
capital in displeasure at the etfusively
atiectionate welcome OF the Duke OF
Cumberland by the Court and popu-
hce OF Copenhagen eXcites considerable
uneasiness 1t is not positively known,
however, that the action OF the Lega-
ton will be approved by the Foreign
Office. 1t is argued that, inasmuch a.
the Duke of Cumberland is about to be-
come bv marriage a member OF the roy
al family Of Denmark, Germany would
he displaying herself in all unenviable
light before the world il she complains
of civility and even demOnstrative alice
ton being shown him.
Progress Of the British Invasion.
LAHORE. November 23.-The British
column, advancing into Aighanistan by
way oi Quetta, has occupied without re-
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LONDON. November pa correspon-
dent Of the khurem column telegraphs
rs follows: The headquarters column
is now at Hazarpaier. Information has
been received that the garrison Of Fort
Mahommed Aziai, twenty miles ahead,
will probably evacuate and destroy the
fort. General Roberts has just decided
To push on by forced marches and en-
deavor to surprise the place and prevent
It's destruction.
JrMRoAp. November 24-1ieneral
Browne marched to Lobaly, Saturday.
His next move will be- To Dakka.
A Voice in the Settlement.
BERLIN, November 23.-The National
Zrituug saws: Russia being satisfied
that the Afghan war must result IN
British victory, does not contemplate
intervention or interference while the
hnstilities last. but intends to claim 4
voice in tho settlement Of the terms OF
peace. 1t bases its claims upon the pro-
posed rectifcation Of the Indo-Afghan
frontier. Russia willnot consent to the
annexation or destruction OF Afghanis-
tan. nor TO the permanent acquisition
by England OF positions commanding
the passes of Balkh.'
What She Must Have.
ST. PETERsBCRG, November 9.-The
Golos asserts that Russia must have land
communication with Bulgaria during
the occupation, as the sea communi-
cations are liable to lie interrupted at
any time by England or Turkey.
A Coming Fight In the French Chamber
PARIS, November 2s-The request Of
Dufaure, President Of Council and Min
lister of Justice, that the French As
sembly give him permission TO prose
cute Gambette for dueling. viii, it i
said, lead to a fierce quarrel in the
Chamber. The request viii almost Ger
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