Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-08
FOREIGN FLASHES.
A SERIOUS OUTBREAK AT CABUL
The British Embassy Attacked and PrOba
bly, Massacred by the Afghansi Eng
Iish Troops Advancing on the
City-AustrO-German
Alliance.
Serious Revolt of Afghan Troops.


British political agent, that the British
embassy at Cabul had been attacked b!
several Afghan regiments, which hac
assembled in that city, demanding
arrears of pay, and that the military es
cort OF the embassy were defending
themselves. The Viceroy of India inn
mediately ordered the troops at Alik
neyl to move instantly upon Shutal
Garden Pass. General Roberts has
been ordered to proceed to Peiwar Pass
and advance on Cabul, while General
Stewart has been ordered to hold Can
dahar. All the forces on the Can
dahar line will concentrate at Canda-
har. The forces in Khyber Pass are
being strongly reinforced, and will
operate on Jellalabad. Major Connel-
ly telegraphed Friday night the sub,
stance of a letter received from the
Ameer OF Afghanistan, who confirms
the news of the revolt, and adds that
the regiments which have mutinied
were Joined by the populace. The
Ameers arsenal and stores were first
plundered and destroyed, and the Brit
ish Embassy was then attacked by over
whelming numbers. The Ameer de-
clares he was completely surprised by
the outbreak. He endeavored to quell
it and sent General Daoudshah TO
Major Cavagnari's assistance, but Cen
eral Doudshah was unhOrsed and
fatally wounded The Ameer then sent
his son with the Governor Of Cabuf and
other influential persOnages, but the
mob was wholly uncomfortable. The
attack on the British Embassy continued
throughout Wednesday, when a fire
broke out on the premises. The Ameer,
writing Thursday, SAYS he is in great
distress and is himself besieged.
The Viceroy of England is at present
ignorant of the fate of Major Cavagnari
and other members of the Embassy.
General Roberts has already started for
Peiwar Pass. An advance on Cabul
will be made very speedily, and will be
strongly supported. The Niceroy's
Military Secretary accompanies General
Roberts.
SIMLA, September 6.-According to
authentic intelligence received from
Ali Kheyl, some of the natives have
come in and reported that they have
seen the dead bodies of British officers
at Cabul. 1t is rumored that nine troop
ers belonging to the escort have es-
capped. ...
SINLA, September All the troops
have been recalled from Pischin, ana arc
now reoccupying Candahar. Gakoob
Khan has asked for British aid. Bad
sha Khan, who holds the country be-
yond Shutargerdan Pass, has offered bis
services to the British. Major Connolly
reported all quiet yesterday to and be-
yond Shutargerdan Pass.
LONDON, September 7.-Intelligence
communicated by the India Office is to
the effect that the attack on the British
embassy at Cabul was commenced by
three Afghan regiments, which were
Joined later by nine others. The Vice
roy telegraphs on the 9th: Gen. Roberts
Will reach Peiwar from Simla in five
days, and will take command OF the
rapid advance on Cabul. Gen. Stuart
has been ordered TO hold Candahar, and
threaten Ghuznee, if necessary. The
Ameer writes that the troops
at the first outbreak, after stoning the
officers, rushed TO the British embassy
and stonedit. Several vOlleys were fired
from the embassy in return.
A second letter from the Ameer, dated
September 4th, says: Thousands as
sembled to destroy the British embassy
and much iiie waslost on both sides. |,
with five attendants, was besieged all
day Yesterday. Up to now | have no
certain news of the envoy, whether he
was killed in his quarters or captured
LONDON, September "a correspon-
dent at Bombay asserts that symptoms
OF discomfort have been noticed at Cabul
for some time, and that the bearing ofthe
population toward the members OF the
Embassy has been defiant. The force de-
Tending the Embassy numbered seventy
nine, and they fought with the greatest
bravery. 1t is said that the Ameer's son
VISA fatally injured. A large number Of
Mutineers were killed. After the
buildings of the Embassy were fired
the survivors sailed out and defended
themselves desperately, but all were
killed, including Major Cavaghari. In
tense excitement prevails throughout,
India. 1t is believed at Paris and Wen
ma that the outbreak is due 10 Rus
sian intrigue.
Ruinous Condition of English Cotton
Trade.
LONDON, September 6.-The trade in
cotton goods continues stagnant. The
Manchester Guardian says: The exc
Cut;on of the contracts on hand will
doubtless delay the closing Of mills for 9
little time, but the margin OF profits il
so wretchedly poor that there is no rea'
son tor entering into fresh arrange
ments until there is a reasonable pros
pect of drop in cotton or an advance
in goods. The Oldham limited com.
panies have called a meeting Tor the
| 18TH. to discuss the present ruinou'
state of the trade, which entails los:
OF ia per ponnd, and TO adopt some
measure whereby the companies may
be relieved. The Ashton operatives
urged the masters TO stop the mills fOl
a limited period instead Of enforcing {
reduction Of wages, but the mastersre re
| fused. COMMITTEES are forming to pro
! mote emlSratlOn.
The Austro- German Alliance.
BERLIN, September 6.-At the meet
ing between the Emperor and the Cza
the Emperor pointed ont in strong terms
the dangers menaced by the Panslavis
! Propaganda. Germany and Austria arr
considering the terms OF an Anti-Pan
slavist alliance, and Bismarck himsel
will 90 to Vienna in few days TO return
| Count Andrassy 'svisit here, and perfec
all necessary di iplomatic action. @
The Movements Of Gold.
NEW YORK, September 6.-The As
| sistant Treasurer here writes 10 tn,
Treasury Department; There has beer
no change in the movement OF gold. /
willcontinue to accumulate in our vaults
while the amount OF certificates out
standing remains nearly stationary
There is really no demand for gold; anC
as it is less convenient than notes Il
handle, not only the annual production
bet imports which are likely to 10 b.
very large this fall, viii naturally TAX
the same direction. This accumulation
/ in the stock Of coin in the Treasury, il
view OF the fact that customs duties az
now largely paid in United States note
and silver certificates. is conclusive eyi