The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-07-30
AYOOB'S VICTORY.
How ne Cot Away with Gea. Bnr-
rows Force.
FeeIIaE OF sadne-- An over Great
Britain.


London, July 30 1t is reported that
the government has decided TO send out
reinforcements in India.
Dublin, July 29.-Ths news Of the
disaster in Afghanistan has caused the
deepest sorrow and Consideration here.
So profound an impression has not been
produced Oh the public mind since the
first battle OF the Crimea.
London, July 29.-The news caused
great excitement ia the house Of COM
mons. The Marquis Of Harrington is
expected TO make further statement
to-day.
The Standard says: One distinct and
fixed point is, that our supremacy must
be signally and effectively yindicated,
and the crushing disaster avenged in
the sight OF Afghanistan and India.
1t Is not known whether Gen. Bur
rows himself is saved. The queen was
Immediately telegraphed on receipt of
the news, and all the ministers had an
informal conference. The date of the
attack is not given, but the military
authorities believe il took place Satur-
day OF Sunday last.
The Times in financial article says
the disaster has depressed eastern ex-
changes aud weakened Indian secnri-
ties.
bombay, July 29.-Tbe news from
Candahar caused immense excitement
and CONSERVATION throughout India.
II had been deemed so certain that Gen.
Burrows force was perfectly capable OF
opposing Ayoob Khan's irregulars that
no shadow OF anxiety was felt for his
safety. The viceroy summoned his
council In haste the instant the news OF
the disaster arrived, and although some
hope was expressed that the report OF
losses had been exaggerated, there Is
nothing in the latest news at hand TO
encourage the hope that any consider
able body Of the infanty escaped.
The chief anxiety at present Is for
Candahar The loss of this city would
be terrible blow tn us aud frightful
misfortune 10 the inhabitants, us the
city would certainly he sacked by Ayoob
Khan's troops.
Cabul, July 9.-Complications are
already arising at Ghuznee, ami there
can be no doubt that the defeat will ex-
ercise AN immense effect on the situa-
tion here. II Is considered certain that
Ayoob Khan's attitude will modidy the
resolution 10 leave Abdurrahman Khan
To establish himself, aided only by mon
ey, and that the evacuation must bc de-
layed. The opinion is unanimous as 10
the necessity Of u complete revindica-
tion of our arms.
London, July 20.-The following dis
patch has been received from the gov
ernor OF Bombay, Gen. Phayre, replying
to n telegram asking for all the partic-
ulars OF the disaster. He tclcgraphs
from Quettah to-day as follows:
The following are notes OF the con-
versation held yesterday with Gen.
Primrose before the wires were cut:
Gen. Primrose said: ~ am anxious to
see you coming in with rs large a force
as you can. Small parties OF Gen. Bur
rows force are constantly arriving. II
would appear that they were only pur-
sued three or four miles. ] have not
yet ascertained the losses, but fear they
are severe. have sent out men to as
sist the stragglers. Tho enemy is very
strong in artillery; they have - guns,
which they work well. Gen. Burrows
and the Wall Shei Ali are all right.
The latter has reached Candahar. DIR.
Harvey says only two OF our guns are
lost; the others are coming in"
Here follows list of eight British
officers killed and five wounded. This
is all we know.
London, July 20 Earl Granville
stated In the house of lords to-day that
General Phayre is at Chairman Choke,
and that communication Is cut OF be-
tween him and Gen. Primroie Gen.
| Phayre says Pimrose's only fears are
scarcity Of water. A dispatch from
Simia says that Gen. Primrose's last
message stated that the report of the
disaster was exaggerated, but the loss
WAS severe. Reinforcements were al
ready on the way when defeat occurred.
Generals Sandeman and Phayre are al
ready marching on Candahar, and two
or more regiments should have reached
Candahar by this time. Two strong
brigades with artillery and cavalry will
be sent from India
A dispatch from Bombay says: The
native mind is greatly excited by the
Candahar disaster. The bazirs are
full of rumors. The natives think the
Russians assisted Ayoob Khan and led
his troops. The last telegram from
Candahar stated that all the discipline
in Burrows command had disappeared
and n disorderly crowd OF officers and
soldiers was pouring into Candahar.
London: Shortly after midnight a
telegram was received ut the India
office from the viceroy, informing the
government OF the arrangements for
the dispatch Of troops from Qnetta and
Bombay. Nothing definite IL yet known
| of the attack of Gen. Burrows force