Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-07-29
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
British Reinforcemeuts TO India.
LONDON. July 29.-It Is reported that the gov
errment has definitely decided 10 send out rein
forcements TO India. The vtceroy has been ad-
viSed by telegraph TO that effect The author
ities at the horse guards, the admiralty. the
treasury and the India ofIice were in constant
consultation late last night, arranging details
In eSard TO the dispatch of reinforcementS
Gen. Sir Garnet WOlscIey.
The Morning Post. In leading editorial art
tclr, urges that Sir Garnet Wolseiey be sent 10
Afehanistan to take the chief command OF the
I rceS
The POrte,s Reply 10 the Powers,
CoDStaEtinople gives the full text OF the Porte's
reply TO the collective note, which concludes Y
asking the powers to authorize their representa-
yves at ConStantfnople TO come to an under
standing with the Porte, with view 10 facil;-
tatfng the negotiations In regard to the fXa-
ton OF line OF frontier.
Improved Condition Of Ireland.
The Dublin correspondent OF the Times states
that the improved condition OF the country and
the prospects Of an abundant harvest have
caused the relief committees to prepare 10 dis
solve. There is little doubt. he says, that the
money In hand win be enough to meet all
pressing demands.
Turkeys Military Preparations
Go On.
A ConStantinople dispatch to the T'nlos says:
Whatever the SuitanS real intentions are he Is
continuing military preparations, and efforts
are making to obtain small advance from the
taiata bankers on the security Of next years
utheS AS the beyS oppose the annexation OF
Turkish territory to Greece for fear of losing
their properties Mr.. Goschen, the British am
oassador, and some OF his colleagues, have pro-
posed to the Porte that IL no resistance is made
the powers will give efficient guarantees that
all laDGed and movable property of the MuSSul-
mans shall be respected.
The Powers VIII Garry Out the
Herlin Decisions.
A m fhn T-I,a
powers are fully determined to carry our to the
last extremity the decisions OF the Berlin con-
ference.
List OF Troops Now Under Orders
for Bombay.
LONDON, July 29.--The troops now under Or
defS fer Bombay are the 3Sth regiment, the first
battalion OF the sd regiment. and the Kings
dragoon guards from tie Cape OF Good Hone.
The Indian troop ship Eaphrates was to leave
for Bombay in August the Malabar and Jumr a
were to leave in September, and the Serapis
and Crocodile In october. Two of these vessels
can be ready IN a week.
An Important Discovery.
A French sculptor, named Emile Jeannier.
claims TO have discovered that celiuloid is a.
mirably adapted for stereotyping.
The Porte Polite but Stubborn.
The Porte SIeply TO the collective notes OF the
powers is derert ntfal in tone. tu' affords 10
ground for the hope that Turkey will accept the
decisions OF the Berlin conference.
Particulars Of the British Disaster
LONDON. July 29.-The following dispatch has
been received from the Governor of Bombay.
General Phayre. replying to a telegram asking
an the particulars Of the disaster, telegraphs
from Quettah to-day as follows:
The following are notes OF a conversation
held yesterday morning with Gen. Primrose be-
fore the wires were cut Gen. Primrose said
~ am anxious to see you coming In with as
large force as you can. Small parties OF
Gen. Burrows force are constantly arriving.
II would appear that they were only pursued
Snrrr mil
cerained the losses, but fear they are severe
I have sent out men to assist the stragglers.
The enemy are very strong In artillery. They
rows and the Wall (Shere AlD are all right. The
latter has reached Candahar. DR.. Harvey saws
that only two OF Our guns were lost; the Others
are coming In. Here follows list OF eight
BI1t1sh 0fflcers Killed and five wounded Nine
officers have arrived safely at Candahar. This
is all We know.
Conformation Throughout India.
LONDON, July 29.-The correspondent or the
Standard at Bombay says: The news from
Candahar has caused immense excitement and
CONSERVATION throughout India It had been
regarded SO certain that Gen. Burrows force
Khan's irregulars that no shadow Of anxiety
was felt for his safety. The V1ceroy summoned
his council In haste the instant the news OF the
disaster arrived, and although some hope was
expressed that the report OF the losses had been
exaggerated. there is nothing In the latest news
at hand to encourage the hope that any consid-
cradle DoGy OF infantry at least has escaped.
The ch1ef anxiety at present Is for the safety OF
Candahar. The loss OF this city would be a ter
rlDle DloW toward frghtful misfortune to the
inhabitants. as the city would certainly be
looted by Ayoob khan's troops. From Cabul we
earn mat complications are already arising at
Ghuznee, and there can be no doubt that the
de1eat VIII exercise an immense effect on the
situation at CabuL 1t is considered certain that
Ayoob khan's attitude Will modify the resolu-
tlon to leave Abdurrahman Khan to establish
himself, aided only by money, and that tie
evacuation must be delayed Opinion Is unan-
fmOuS as to the absolute necessity of a COM
plete revind1cation Of our arms.
Latest About the British Reverse.
LONDON. July pa Bombay dispatch to the
Standard says: The news of the disaster was
brought to Candahar by thirty Indian horse
men, who had ridden for their lives Great
anxiety is felt concerning the garrison OF
khelat-EG1lzai, consisting OF four guns a
squadron OF the Sd Scinde horse. two companies
OF the Goth re regiment, the 4th regiment or Bonn
bay native Infantry and one company of the
26ih regiment OF Bombay native infantry.
Earthquake in Smyrna
SMYRNA, July PA strong shock of earth
quake occurred here to-day. The walls of the
telegraph Office We're split Several houses are
reported to have been thrown down In the
town and at Barnova.
Gernany's Financial Problem.
LONDON, July PA Berlin dispatch to the
7i4aeS says The new taxes and duties voted by