The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
And Osman DIgna Still Warlike
and at the Top of the
Heap in Egypt.
A SINGULAR CONSPIRACY In
CANADA, AND AN ACTIVE
FLEET In GERMANY.
Flight Of Prince Napoleon From
Paris, and Expected Peace Be-
tween France and Germany.
ENGLAND.
CABINET CRISIS.

mOrS OF QlSSeQSlOn N the caOlQet, the
resignation of Gladstone, and disso-
luton of parliament. The fact is
Gladstone is suffering from catarrhal
fever, and is too hoarse to speak. I'm
doubtedly there is difference in the
ministry as regards the length to
which Great Britain should go in the
Soudon war, but not enoughto cause
a split. Ministerialists are confident,
whatever happens, Gladstone will in
sist upon final decision bv parlia-
ment of the county franchise.
AN ADMIRAL'S BLUNDER.
LONDON, March 18.-The Marquis
of Harrington, war secretary. has re-
ceived the text of~Admiral Hewitt's
proclamation offering 1000 for Os-
man Digma's head, and has ordered
it to be withdrawn in the most judi
cious manner possible. Harrington
stated this afternoon in the commons
that he had received dispatch from
Admiral Hewitt explaining his rea-
son for issuing the proclamation. He
asserted Osman had killed two of his
messengers, and he therefore con-
sidered The rebel chief murderer.
ANYTHING TO SAVE GORDON.
LONDON, March 1S.-A boat has left
Sherdy to try to reopen connection
with General Gordon at Khartoum.
Zeobehrs Pasha has offered to go to
Khartoum to assist Gordon, on the
condition that he be allowed to take
funds to raise fource of 1900 blacks
at Cairo. The government recon-
mends England to accept Zeobehr's
offer.
GLADsToNE's HEALTH.
LONDON, March 18.-TO-day's bulle-
tin regarding Gladstone's health
says he is slightly better. Absolute
rest has been enioined.
REPUDIATEs GLAsTONE S POLICY.
LONDON, March 18,-A large liberal
meeting held at Monmouth to-day
rejected resolution expressive of
confidence in the government, and
adopted one condemning its policy in
Soudan.
UNHAPPY MIR. BULL.
LONDON, March 17.-General Ed
Din, Afghan chief, who is editing an
anti-English paper published in Paris
for circulation in the Moslem country
claims to be decended from the Proph-
ct. He promises undying enmity to
England. After the Sepoy revolt of 81,
in which he participated, he went to
Constantinople, but was expelled for
claiming to be the descendant of Ma
homet. Thereupon he betook himself
to Cairo, where the chief Pasha gave
him the chair of philosophy at the
university. He was subsequently ar
rested for sedition, and sent to India.
Bales Of his paper are now ready for
distribution throughout the east.
ANOTHER DYNAMITE SCARE.
LONDON, March 1.-THE police of
Newcastle on Tyne have received in
formation of a plot to explode the
principal buildings of the city, includ-
ing the central railway station and
| post-office.
PARNELL's MANIFESTO.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Standard
calls attention to the significance of
| Parnell's message in the house of COM
mons, stating that Irish farmers are
fools if they pay rent or taxes to en-
force the coercion act.
ANOTHER SCARE.
LONDON, March ia box of pow
der with fuse attached has been dis.
covered in the post Office at Birming-
ham.
OSMAN'S HEAD NOT WANTED.
LONDON, March 17.-In the house
of commons to-day the Marquis OF
Harrington, secretary of state fol
wa r. announced he telegraphed Admi.
r Hewitt, asking him whether he
ad offered reward for Osman Dig
mas head, and warning him not tc
issue such proclamation without
consulting Sir Evelyn Barring, EE.
glish minister at Cairo.
GLADsToNE's GOVERNMENT DOOMED
LONDON, March IL. - The Daily
News recounting the debate OF
Saturday in the house of commons
predicts the early resignation of the
cabinet. 1t asserts the existence Of
the government and parliament is
precarious and in hourly jeopardy.
The Echo says Gladstone's worry is
retarding his recovery. 1t urges hin
to maintain fixed policy, refusing tC
annex or protect Soudan, and adds
Notwithstanding the objections o1
his colleagues in the cabinet. Glad
stones career is drawing to close, and
we hope it will end in a manner
worthy of his fame. m
The st. James, Gazette asserts {
serious cabinet crisis is imminent. Tit
J Soudan trouble is now the only ques
ton about which there is disagree
ment.
, The evening Standard reproache.
parliament for breaking the Sabbath
} by sitting till o'clock Sunday morn
ing.
STARTLING RUMOR.
LONDON, March 17.-Rumors ar,
current in the lobbies of the house O
commons that the resignation of Glad
stone and other members or the gov
ernment has been under consideration
7 at three cabinet councils. A majorit,
: of the cabinet favor a prolonged occu
patton of Egypt, to which Gladston
I. is opposed. To-day's bulletin, regard
: ing Gladstone's health, states that h
is suffering with laryngol catarrh, ant
j..