Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-09
THE AFGHAN REVOLT.
FACTS AND sPHcULAT1oNs.

LONDON, Sept. ga dispatch from Calcutta
says from the imperfect information obtain
able there seems to be good reason to favor the
view that the disaffection has not spread all
over Afghsnistan, but that the affair is merely
local enc ute, which will speedily disappear
when the British troops arrive at Oabul. Tho
government apparently doesn't doubt the fdel-
ity of the ameer. Badshah Khan's adhesion
to the British cause is valuable for removing
what have been serious obstacles to the advance
from Kuram to Oabul. The fact that the m
sursents did not wait, until winter SHOWS had
blocked passes or even until the British had
evacuated Candahar seems to indicate the ris-
ing was wholly unprecedented. The Koorum
column which will be the first to move on Ca
bull is in excellent condition, not having suffer.
ed from cholera. It consists of the End
battalion of the 9th regiment, 9th regiment,
I'D and 92d Highlanders. two mountain and
two field batteries, one battery of horse artil-
lery, three regiments of native infantry and
three of cavalry, and one regiment of pioneers.
support the main advance by way of the Pei
war Pass. A dispatch from Allalabad states
that nine troopers of the embassy escort who
escaped, were absent from the city collecting
forage at the time of the outbreak. The mutt
neers finally burned down the doorway of the
the embassy and swarmed in.
S1M1A, Sept. SIT is reported three of the
mutineers' regiments have marched from Ca
bull. In official circles Ayub Khan and other
chiefs are suspected of completely in the out
break. :.
So THE MISSION.
LONDON, Sept. S:-The British mission to
Afghanistan consisted of Major Cavagnari, his
secretary (Jenkins}, DR.. Kelley, Lieut.. Hamil-
ton, commanding the escort, consisting of
twenty-six cavalry, fifty infantry and Bepoy
guard. The troops of the embassy were
lodged in two houses in the city, joined by
quadrangle. The houses were spacious, but
unfortunately chiefly constructed Of wood.
COURAGE AND F1RMNEss.
LONDON, Sept. S.-The Times on the revolt
in Afghanistan says: Our duty is to act with
courage and firmness. What has happened by
no means creates new situation. It does not
supply single new argument about annexing
Afghanistan; and our policy, however modi-
lines which have been already traced with the
approval of public opinion.
STUBBORN RESISTANCE.
LONDON, Sept. s.-The viceroy of India tel
egraphs as follows: Advices from Ali Khyel
corpses Of Major Cavaganari and members of
his staff and escort. The party made very
stubborn defence. The loss of the rioters
killed in the fight is estimated at over 100.
THE AMER.
LONDON, Sept. ga Simla dispatch says
grave fears are entertained that the ameer has
Joined the insurgents to save himself.
A dispatch from Allatabad announces that
the Herat regiments are leaving Cabul. The
governor of Herat has proffered assistance to
the British authorities. Gen. Roberts will
probably be in Cabul in fortnight.
REVOLT SPREADING.
LONDON, Sept. 8.-A Bombay dispatch an
nounces orders-have been given for the collec-
ton of transportation. Punjaub is being
secured for camels. The Khyber column is not
expected to advance at present, as all the avail
able transportation will be sent the Kurum
force. The insurgents have sent messengers to
all the tribes in the whole country to rise in
arms. 1t is believed Herat regiment has left
Cabul for Herat to induce that city to join Ca
bul in revolt. 50
RUSSIAN COMMENT.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 8.-The Golos, dis
cussing the Cabul outbreaks, says the money
spent on the Afghan expedition hos been
wasted, and the treaty of Guudamuck torn in
shreds. The conquest of Afghanistan by the
British is fatal necessity.
Tobalski, the capital of West Siberia is
threatened with incendiary fires. Soldiers are
parolling the streets. The car has arrived at
Levidit.