The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22
A CRISIS APPROACHES.
TROUBLE IN THE BRITISH MINISTRY.
Bumors OF the Contemplated Resignation
OF Gladstone and Dissolution OF
Parliament - Anairs In the
SOudan and Elsewhere.
STARTLING REPORTS.

LONDON, NudiCu uii 10 iu'i W
rumors of discussion in the Cabinet, the
resignation of Gladstone, and dissolution
of Parliament. The fact is, Gladstone Is
suffering from catarrhal fever, and is too
hoarse to speak. There are I'M
doubtedly differences in the Ministry
as regards the length TO which Grea.
Britain should 90 in the Soudan war,
but not enough to cause "A split. The Min
isterialists are confident that whatever hap
pens Gladstone will insist upon final de-
cison from Parliament on the county -fran-
chise question.
The Udily Nc,Us says Gladstone will
speedily return to work and ltS no Intention
of resigning.
LONDON, March iS-The DdUB NclcS,
recounting the debate of Saturday in the
House of Commons, predicts the early res
ignation of the Cabinet, asserts that the eN'
istence of the Government and Parliament
is precarous and in hourly jeopardy.
The Echo says Gladst0nc's worry is re-
tarding his recovery. 1t urges him to
maintain the policy OF refusing
to annex or protect the Soudan notwith-
standing the objections of his colleagues in
the Cabinet. "Gladstones career is draw
ing " a close, and we hope it will end in a
manner worthy OF his fame"
The 81. James Gazette asserts that
serious Cabinet crisis is imminent The
Soudan trouble Is not the only question
about which there is disagreement
CAIRO, March 20.-.All the good work Of
the British in the SOudan seems destined to
be destroyed. The tribes from Kassalo to
Berber are in full revolt, while the Arabs
bot L pl, nd A
ing open rebellion Sheikh Soliman Of the
Haddenowa tribe. has advanced to-
ward Trinkitat with strong force
of rebels, and will re-Occupy
Baker Pasha's fort. Osman Digma's
forces are growing daily, and now number
fully seven thousand men. The fanatics
are cr0wding into his camp from all direc-
tions. Three of the greatest tribes have
risen and are occupying the Nile from Duem
to Shendy. Only two Sheikhs have obeyed
Admiral Hewetts proclamation. These arc
rulers of small tribes of less than one thou
sand and five hundred cOmbatants Even
their adhesion is decisive
LONDON, March 19.-The Marquis of
Harrington, War Secretary, has received
the text Of Admiral Hewtts proclamation
offering fl,000 for Osman Digma'S head,
and has ordered it withdrawn in the most |
judiciOus manner possible. The Marquis |
stated in the House of Commons that he |
had received dispatch from Admiral
Hewitt, explaining the reason for issuing |
the proclamation. He asserted that Osman
had killed two of his messengers, and he |
therefore, considered the rebel chief muir
derer.
SUAKIs, March 19.-The spirit of Os-
man Digma and some of his fanatical adj
berents is far from broken. lie has returned
with as many as 1000 followers to the
neigilbOrhoOd of his former encampment.
He adopts the same tone in intercourse
with his people as before the last disaster,
and is exhorting them to a religious war.
He assures them that in the third
battle success will be theirs, but the
tribes are much demOraized, as they reflect
upon the full significance of their crushing
defeat Admiral Hewitts proclamation Of
ferng a reward for Osman's head reached
the hands OF Shelkhs with him. They read
il, and spurned it with supreme contempt
.tinslnan's scouts to the number of 100 are
under orders to kill all stragglers, whether
English or of friendly tribes.
LONDON, March 20.-Mr. Gladstone has
gone to COombe, In Surrey. lie appears
laded
fARIS, MATCH ~. Hc htp"bpuiot
Frdncoise says: France can treat with
China only upon the basis of an indemnity
and recognition by China of French supren-
acy over the whole of TOnquin.
BERNE, March 20.-The Swiss Federal
Council has decided to grant the eXtradition
OF Anarchists whenever asked for. Other
wise the Anarchists will be expelled from
the country.
LONDON, March 20.-ln the House of
Commons Tuesday the Army Estimates
bill was passed. The amount appropriated
is "A, $50, 900.
The Marquis of Harrington stated that
the elastic terms of service and bountieS
were inducing the men to pfOIong the period
Of their foreign service, and had attracted
the past year over 81, 600 recruits. This ~
the largest number ever known in one year.
Regarding the heavy naval ordnance IN pro-
cess of construction he said three guns OF
10 tons, the most powerful IN the world;
four of sXty-thTce tons and three of forty
three tons, will be finished the present year.
DUBLIN, March l9.-Parnell has brought
action in one of the courts in this city to re-
cover arrears Of rent from one OF his ten
ants.