New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-24
EUROPEAN GOSSIP.
ANNEXATION OF THE MERv OASIS.
ENGLAND TO ASK An EXPLANATION FROM Russia
NOTES AND INCIDENTS

ENGLAND TO ASK AN EXPLANATION FROM Russia
NOTES AND INCIDENTS.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-Earl Granville Secretary
of state for Foreign Affairs has directed Sir Edward
Thornton, British Minister at ST. Petersburg, TO ask OF
the Russian Government explanation full aud
explicit of their annexation of the Merry Oasis. Minis
ter Thornton IL at the same time 10 protest
against this action breach OF the given 10
England by the Car, Besides extending English pro-
ectorate over Beochisan the Government proposes
send military commission to Hera To ascertain tho
act boundaries of Afghanssn, and tho condition Of the
borerue defences twill be It's duty further to learn
about the route between sarschs and Hera Balkh and
other districts of Northwestern AfghauistaD.
REINFORCEMENTS IN INDIA.
The indian Council after discussing plan for the I'M
mediate occupation Of Kandahar and Hers have decided
10 OCCUPY Kapdahar. The Government has sent Lord
Rpon Viceroy of India, Instructions TO reinforce the
grrsons upon the northwestern frontier OF India ard 10
send troops 10 Quetta and Kandahar The English agent
at Cabul is negotiating new treaty with the Amer,
which proposes give tn. Ameer further subsidies than
those which he receives at present condition OF the
complete submission OF foreign reationsto English con-
troll.
THE VATICAN AND THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT
The Pope through the Papal Nuncos TO the European
courts. Is making representations against the proposed
conversion Ivy the italian Government the real proper
ty OF the Propaganda Eide into Italian rentee All the
religious orders Roma have been cOnyoked isdesred
that they hold a meeting TO prepare a statement
which shall show the loss OF property under tie conyer
sion. This statement will show that the property under
consideration must he offered for sale and that bonds
will be given I'm exchange for IT, the interest which Is
10 be guaranteed by the doubtful security the Italian
EXcnequer Tie worst feature OF the case IL that the
property mast be sold greatly below its value while
heavy tax equal TO ODethrd the interest laid uDon fbe
proceeds. The NunciOs directed 10 appea aVajnst
the conversion ~ robbery Of the Church.
COMMAND OF THE CONGO COUNTRY
The Brussels International African Association has ds.
cded maintain Henry NJ. Stanley ia command Of the
the Congo country General Gordon win sent on an
independent mission The King Of the Begians has sent
Mr. Stanley letter filed with expressions Of satisfaction
aud confidence in view OF the results OF bis labOrs
THE QUEENS VISIT TO THE CONTINENT.
II has been arranged that the Queen VIII start for the
Continent the first week in April. The exact date Will
be kept secret also the route b. which she goes,
the Queen Is still troubled with fears OF possible
rage. she will make the voyage In the Royal
yacht Osborne, which will have the ships Alberta,
Enchantr,ss aud Gaatea escort. The Queen will
be ava. iom England month the greater part OF the
time at D>rmstad where she goes TO attend the wedding
Of her niece, the Princess Victoria Of Hes5e.
The reelection OF the Prince of Wales Grand Master