Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-11-21
The New war i'll the East.

ENGLASD'S ADVANCE on AFGHANISTaN
Ine London Post in its leading editorial says:
" When II became evident. some days ago, that
tie Alncer intended 10 peTSeEere Ia his dist lin-
III! ret1cence. the frontier commanders received
orders TO bc III readiness 10 commence Gpara-
tons this morning. The simple duty of yeSter-
Gay cabinet council W&S 70 learn Wletle.' aay
Change III the AmaeTS attitude would nectas>i-
tate AZ alteration in these Instructions. As the
Aneer has seal no reply. II oaly remained for
Inc troops 10 execute the original orders. The
advance has probably begun
HISTORY OF THE DIFFICULTIES.
The British government has published long
dispatch from Lord Cra1bro0E secretary oi
state for India. TO Lord Iy tton NicerOy or India
recapitulaJlng the negotiations with Afsnanis-
tan. The dispatch traces the first estrangement
between England and tae -AInear OF Afgnaais-
tan TO the refusal OF the Gladstone government
IN 1913 TO give q definite answer as TO how far
they would help him if he was Threatened b.
russia. The dispatch points ont that on the
accession OF the present government the rela-
tionS of England with AfgldniStan had TO be
considered with reference to the rapid march OF
events liz TuIklstan. Consequently. when Lord
l-SttGn was sent 10 India he was instructed
to offer the Ameer the protection he pre-
Nlously solicited, namely. substantial pecu-
mary aid. the recognition Of his dynasty and
apledge OF material support against unprovoked
Ameef allowing British agents to have access
10 positions in his territory except CabuD,
where they could acquire trustworthy intelli-
gence OF events likely TO threaten the tranquil
ity and independence of Afghanistan Such
access was necessary as a substantial proof of
unity Of the Ameer's interest with those OF
Great Britain. The dispatch then narrateS the
abortiEe ending OF the missions OF Colonel Sir
Lewis Felly and General Sir Neville Chamber
lain, which were undertaken in pursuance OF
these instructions. and shows that the latter
was suggested by Lord Lytton. who thought
that after the oSteGtati0uS reception of the
Russian mission tie policy OF inaction was no
longer tenab.e. and that the refusal of the
Ameer TO receive British mission was improb-
able and would be lneNcusabie. The dispatch
concludes by stating the terms of the ultima
tuln. namely: full and suitable apology within
given time. the reception OF a permanent
British mission. and amnesty to the tribes who
escorted the British enyoyS. The Ameer has
beer ii:f9i med tiiat unless Gear ana Satisfic-
Tory lC)lH is received by November % The Vice
10y VIII be compelled TO consider his iateltfons
hostile aid treat him a5 declared enemy.
scHrEz turns unon his critics in the army
WITT letter Which will force them to be more
specific in their charges OF Acknowledgement of
fn0fan affairs by the Interior department. and
10 bring forward their proofs, II they have much
regard for their reputation for truth-telling and
cafefutneSS OF statement. The army officers
seem really anxious TO have the care of the
great original tramps of The country transferred
10 their department,-[SBrtnafeld Republican.
THE COMMITTEE on THE REoRG AN1zarroN OF
THE ARAY.-The congressional committee COM
posed OF Senators Burnside, Butler and Plumb
and congressman Banning, Strait, White, Bragg
and Dibbreil, to report plan for the reorga1i-
L'ieu vi tDe army. - hoW LII session In New
York completing the work which they BEGAN
last summer at the White Sulphur Springs W,
Va. The plan win embrace tie reorganization
OF every arm Of the service.
PARDoNED BY THE PREsIDENT-R B. Hayes
sent TO L. 5. Marshal Harlow. in Brooklyn, yes
telday "a pardon for VIM. Prebe, aged d, and
Edward DunscOmbe, aged "a, who in July last
we're convicted of passing a counterfeit trade
doiiar In Graham avenue bar room. The priS-
onefs some time ago, taking advantage OF The
liberty allowed them because of their connec-
yard or the jail, but were subsequently Surren-
defed by their parents. They We're released
nom tie jail yesterday.-tN. y. Sun, goth.
THE QUESTION is frequently asked now. have
not the three Is Cameron, Chandler and
Conklingl got the start OF Blaine In making up
with the President? Blaine,frequently declared
last spring and summer that he should never
call on the President again; but then it is
nothlng more than the others have DONE
Blaine can make rs quick a turn as anybody /
IT Is necessary, and his own good Judgment vii
guide him In this case-I Hashisgtoa Letter 70
Philadelphia Times.
kEARNEy GONE HoNE.-Denis Kearney left
Boston for san Francisco Monday evening He
Was Was accompanied 10y his wife, his youngest bro
thef ana TWO children. lie left the Hub un-
Wept, uhhonored and unsung. SO far as politics
are concerned Two prime causes led to his
suaaeh departure-the opposition expressed by
ihe democrats who follow Gen. Butler against
hls meddltng In the municipal fight. and the
sudden appearance OF dissensfOnS In the work
lhgmen's party In San Francisco.
MURDERED BY TRAMPs.-John Cult, q team
stef, OF N0rrfstown, Pa, was found yesterday
near that place, lying dead in stream, with a
MouEd IN the back OF his head. There is large