The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-06
The Present Arrangement Denounced as
Mere Shifting of Responsibility from
Gladstone to His Successor.
No Doubt that Russia Will Secure Com
plete Possession Of Penjdeh.
An Eyewitness Tells the Story Of the
Battle on the Kushk-The United
States and the Panama Transit.
THE ANGLo-RUss1AN DISPUTE.

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN DISPUTE.
The Proposed Plan of Settlement ana
What Is Thought of 1t by the Papers.
LONDON, May 5-The moderate papers and
the people in general are inclined to approve ths
present plan of settlement as it will allow Eng
land time in which to put her army and navy in
perfect fighting order for q final struggle, which
the majority believe to be certain to occur The
only fear expressed is that the government cam
not sufficiently bind Russia to solemn agree
ment not to advance beyond the frontier, which,
when settled is expected to leave Zuliikar and
Maruchek within the Afghan lines. There is q
sudden subsistence Of reports in the papers OF
armaments, both here and in Russia, but prep
arations will probably continue on both Sides
They will be less hurried, but for that reason
will be conducted on more solid footing.
The Standard commenting on Mr.. Gladstones
speech in the House of Commons last evening on
the Afghan question, says NO doubt is now
entertained that the arrangement between Eng
land and Russia includes the surrender of Penj-
deb to Russia. The statement regarding the
cession of Penjdeh to Russia, published in the
Standard of April l5 turns out to have been
dScuidI0, uithouSn tAo 6oN0InACuc pioHc0AOCu
the report unauthorized"
The Globe of today says that the socalled adj
justment of tie Anglo Russian dispute is poor
shift which amounts practically to nothing more
than truce for averting collision, and which
will result in nothing but transfer of the diff
Guilty from Gladstone's shoulders to those Of his
successor.
In the House of Commons, this afternoon Mr..
Gladstone, in answer to questions, stated that
Sir Peter Lumsden the British Afghan bound
ary commissioner, and Colonel Stewart had been
ordered to come home Immediately
Mr.. Gladstone was asked how it was that Gen.
Sir Peter Lumsden was recalled from the Afghan
frontier by England and General Komaroff re-
tanned there by Russia, and if these facts would
not indicate a confession Of wrong on England's
side in the Afghan dispute.
Mr.. Gladstone stated that there was no rela-
tion between the cases Of Sir Peter Lumsden
and General Komaroff The latter was not re-
called, because he was in command Of Russian
forces, while Sir Peter had been employed in
purely civil capacity. Sir Peter Lumsden, tho
Premier added, had not been recalled but had
been consulted upon the subject, and, in con-
formity with his own views, had been requested
to return to England, as it had been decided to
carry on in London the future communications
with Russia about the main points in the Afghan
frontier line. Both Sir Peter Lumsden and
Colonel Stewart had been directed to come to
London.
Earl Granville, Foreign Minister, in tho House
of Lords this afternoon, stated, on behalf Of the
government that no could conceive Of moth.
ing better than referring the dispute over the
Penjdeh incident, involving the honor OF the two
officers, to the decision Of third party, In
whom each side had perfect confidence. In this
way the whole matter could be closed honorably
for both sides.
The Russian ambassador and Earl Granville
had long conference to-day on the question Of
what guarantees should be provided against
Russian advance on Herat 1t is reported that
Granville proposed making treaty pledgng
Russia against further advance and recogniz-
ing the English protectorate in Afghanistan.
Some uncertainty remains in diplomatic and
official circles as to the maintenance OF peace.
Naval and military work will continue until
both branches are fully supplied with stores.
The Daily Telegraph's Tirpul correspondent
says: 'The best informed Afghans and Per-
sians as we'll rs the inhabitants Of Herat and
Canadahar fearing Russian aggression, court
British occupation. The Afghan loss at Penideh
was 327."
The Telegraph urges tho Conservatives to
agree to the vote Of credit. 1t says the danger
is not past.
The Marquis Of Salisbury, in opening Con-
servative club at Hackney last night, attacked
the policy Of the government Heexpressed tho
opinion that the whole Of the ELI, ,OOO, 900 had
already becn spentin Egypt The government, he
said erred in negotiating with Russia before the
frontier was fixed Regarding the frontier
question, he said England had lost prestige with
the natives Of India, who would say Russia al
ways advances while England always apologies
and retreats
The Post this morning concludes that Sir Peter
Lumsden. finding his advice disregarded, and
disputed territory ceded Russia, has resigned.
The Post believes that Gladstone Is shrewd
enough to see that he will gain only q brief res
pite by his establishment
The Posts Berlin correspondent learns that
Russia made it a condition Of the peace agree
ment that England shall not occupy Port Ham
ilton. Sir Peter Lumsden will appoint agents
on the Afghan frontier to watch the movements
of the Russians.
1t is rumored on the London Stock Exchange
that the Earl of Dufferin has resigned tho Office
Of Viceroy of India.