New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
rNcLANDs RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA AND
GERMANY.

yrRMNEss OF TIE GLADSTONE GOVERNMENT ''
r,s,sr,vo THE ADVANCE TO HERAT-PRINCE
msMARcks INFLUENCE ExERTED FOR PACIFIC
ESps-rnE REDISTRIBUTION or SEATS BILL
lpr CABLE TO THE TRIBUSE.l
,oxpoS March THE Russo-Afghan difficulties
became the subject of Cabinet deliberations more
than n week before the public were aware thae q
crisis was imminent The Ministry never hesitated
what policy to adopt. The moment it was known
that Russia was advancing the Cabinet resolved 10
advise the Ameer to maintain his position-not 10
attack the invaders but to defend his territory IL
.t,,cked-sud gave an unequivocal pledge to give
aid TO maintain the Afghan frontier and to fuihi
avery treaty obligation. Russia was informed OF
this decision and earnestly invited to withdraw the
troops from Zulfkaf and Akrobat, where they were
considered to threaten Herat Upon Russias
declining TO do So further orders were dispatcneu
70 India and large measures of military precautioh
were taken at homo and abroad, including an
iucrease of the army by from 10000 to 10000 men,
Russia was distinctly informed that England con-
sidered the places recently seized as within Afghan
territory.
THE GOVERNMENTS FIRMNEss.
Lord K,mberley's statement to this effect in the
House of Lords on Wednesday added to the
a;scultv of negotiating on any other basis than
Russian retreat II Is now believed, however. that
an arrangement is probable. The Cabinet perhaps
mrpriscd. certainly gratihed, the country by Its
rcsolute attitude. All parties agree upon the
absolute necessity of resistance to further Russian
advance toward India.
The English view is that Russia seized the
oceasicn when England was engaged in Egypt and
hoped 10 make another in the long series OF forward
steps IN Central Asia. Sir Peter Lumsden nspresence
ON the Afghan frontier enabled early Information
40 roach England Sir Peter Lumsden. though
pomiua,ly only Boundary Commissioner, took the
responsibility Of advising the Afghans to occupy
norton of the disputed territory and has now him
self taken position in Robat Pass. where with
small force he holds the road 20 Ierat The Ameer.
thanks to tho complete reversal of Lord i.ytton's
bullying policy, shows himself friendly and
tsustiul The approaching meeting of the Viceroy
aud the Ameer will convince all India, beside
Offering convenient opportunity for massing "a
corps OF the army.
GERMANY AND ENGLAND.
In the meantime diplomatists throughout Europe
are busy finding q solution Of the new Anglo
Russian problem. II Prince Bismarck meant mis-
chief 20 England. the occasion was ready but the
visit Of his son to London probably equally
relates 10 Russian aud AneIo.Gcrnan disputes 10
l almost osstaa that h's iaaaenee Will be used ia
behalf Of peace A high authority remarked yester-
dav that Colonel Alikhanoa Is much less likely 20
40 to Peuldeh since Coun. Herbert Bismarck came
g. London.
Prince Bismarcks speech In the Relchstag on
Monday. though abounding in complaints Of bad
faith against the English Government ia regarded
su one Of his usual belligerent prcniinaFies 10
good understanding. II made. nevertheless. an
immense sensation oil over Europe. The personal
issue between him and Lord Granville certainly
will not affect his policy when the peace OF Europe
h at stake Nobody supposos that war. " u occurs.
wlIl be confined 10 England aud Russia. Lord
Granville yesterday In the IIouso Of Lords, In the
presence Of Count Herbert bismarck. gave soft
answer to Prince Blsmarcks wrathful attack.
This leaves all contentious matters % bc settled
privately between Prince Bismarck and himself,
Count Herbert Bismarck leaves London to-day
carrying 10 Berlin tidings Of peace and goodwill
COLLAPSE op rHK S,LE CAMPAIGN.
The complete collapse for the present Of the cam.
palsn against the Mahdi Is admitted General
Brsokenbary's retreat to Kort will shortly be fol
lowed by The withdrawal Of Lord wolseey's hoad-
anarsers 10 Dongoa. No offensive operations on
che Nile win be undertaken before autumn.
believe Lord wolseiey always thought success
doubtful on account Of the latcness Of the season.
but that he considers he could easily have reached
Khartoam IN December IL the Ministry had resol' ed
upon the expedition one month sooner.
The operations at suakm. II In now sad, will
consist Of another smashing Of osman Digna
followed BY the withdrawal Of larre portion OF
General Grshasn'. force either 10 Cairo or India
having sufficient troops TO protect the building of
the railway toward Berber
LOYALTY on ruE COLONIES.
The news Of the embarkatiou Of Australian troops
st sydney for suakIm amid immense popular
enthusiasm creates deep impression here and on
Che Continent Lord Derby has caused portion of
che kilograms from other colonies to be published.
10 show that offers Of troops were not rejected but
accepted.
WORK OF PARLIAMENT.
/ Parliament has been chiefly occupied with tho
Redistribution Of Seats bill. The leaders on both
sides have agreed to carry the measure through
substantially unchanged Personal aud local com
plaiptx from England and Scotland will be put