Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
STIILDRIFTING INTO WAR
russia GIVING ENGLAND NO
CHANCE TO CRAWL OUT.

Preparations Aof the Crssh still IN
progress.
LONDON, April 24-Miitary prepara-
+ons are urabated, and the reserves are
rapidly mobilizng. The barracks through
out the kingdom are preparing quarters
4 for a possible call on the militia. Ammu-
s milton factories up to the present time
have been unable to supply all the de-
\ mands, but numerous offers have been re-
8 caiyed from private firms capable of
efficient work. The STANDARD tEis morn
ing said: "The extreme tension in the re-
81 lations between England and Russia con-
tinues, but as yet there mas been no dip
lomatic rupture. This is the least deplor-
able form in which the truth can be told.
8 The deadlock is not a whit less serious
n because the day passed without bringing
n the crisis. 1t is no longer a question of
8 disputed frontier. We believe neeotia-
tions on that subject are for the moment
set aside. Satisfaction for the Pendieh in
& cdent monopOlizes the whole regard of
h the Ministers and Ambassadors. The
Il more it is discussed the more hOpelessly
remote appears the prospect of an agree
81 ment. In demanding satisfaction Eng
and is simply telling mischievOus fire
# brands who shelter themselves under the
authority Of the Czar that if they persist
in the old game they will no longer play
il with fmpuniiy."
ACUTENESS OF THE CRISIS.
The Times this morning said there is no
reason why the crisis should not suddenly
Il become acute if Russia is determined not
tn avail herself of England's advances,
and maintenances of diplomatic relations
q will lead to no useful end. The with
q drawal of Sir Edward Thornton and
Baron de Staal viii not of necessity
lead TO final rupture, but
81 viii, however, accentuate the position
81 and warn other powers Of the necessity Of
81 bringing immediate pressure to bear on
81 Russia if they wish to avert war.
The opinion is gaining ground at Berlin
b that war viii be declared before the end
OF the month. 1t is rumOred that Col.
Iohan0f, the Russian Ambassador at
81 Vienna. will succeed NJ. de Giers in the
event of his resignation which appears to
NJ be likely.
II A deputation of Deryishes is soon to be
. sent from Cabul to the court of BOkhara
and to the Khan of Khiva, pointing out
81 he fact that war between Russia and
Il England will have a religious as well as
N political character, which Will menace
a the Independence of their faith. Another
. denutatiOn of MOhammedans viii ask for
assistance and urge the Tureomaus to
seize the chance of freeing themselves
# from Russia's yoke.
The Armstrong works at Newcastle,
n having received an order from Russia for
large quantity of war material, de-
81 cliued to fill it, and have given notice TO
the British Admiralty of the nature OF the
= order.
The telegraph line between Meshed and
M Teheran, Persia, is broken. Sir Peter
W Lumsden, chief Of the British commission
10 arrange the boundary between Russia
and Afghanistan, is thus prevented from
communicating direct with London.
ABDURRAHMAN's CONFIDENCE.
Dispatches from Cabul state that the
Ameer of Afghanistan has reiterated his
statement that he is competent to defend
IIerat against the Russians without the
aid Of British troops.
1t is stated at st. Petersburg that the
naval officers who had been retired on
halt pay have been put upon the active
81 istpending the issue Of the controversy
between England and Russia regarding
Afghan affairs.
THE sUEZ CANAL.
The Suez canal commission at Paris to-
81 day agreed that no Notifications shall be
erected along the canal. The commission
also discussed the rules in connection
nj with the passage of belligerent vessels in
NJ time of war, especially in regard to
questions whether prize vessels should be
allowed to be tOWed through the canal,
and the length Of time beligerents should
be allowed to remain in the harbors of
Port Said and SueZ. No definite action
was taken in regard to these questions.
DISTRESS OF THE DUCHESS.
The Duchess OF Edinburgh, daughter
Of the Car. is greatly distressed at the
strained relations existing between
Russia and England. She is prepared to
M IN "a hpnrg
Coburg, where she will reside in the event
O., war.
PEACE STILL POSSIBLE.
LONDON, April q, .M.-The NelcS,
N am editorial, admits that il the Afghan
Boundary Commission had met, Gen. ko-
maroh would not have taken the law into
bus own hands. England, the NelcS says,
willing to advise the Ameer TO sur
FENDER certain districts which are admit
Ted TO be on the Afghan frontier in
'der to satisfy both Russia and the
Ameer. 1t is still possible, the Neics be-
Ie'as. that the dispute may be ar
ahged peacefully if Russia is
honestly desirous Of avoiding a quarrel.
bussian officers who are at Nice, France,
oh luriough, have been ordered to return
=" lleir posts Immediately.
A MENACING FLEET.
The naval authorities at Bombay are
WI the Lookout for hVe Russian men-ot-
war which passed through the
Gulf Of Alden from the Red
Nea into the Indian Ocean last
"eaE. The harbor Of Rangoon is
eng fortified 10 resist Russian attacks.
number Of steam launches have been
urchased and filed with torpedoos. and
Ie3Ny guns have been mounted on The
1're in positions TO command iho ship
channels.
AZ st. Petersburg naval circles are at
Ner heat over the reported presence of a
,lush ironclad a. Nladlyostock, the
Nussian port on the sea of Japan.
dispatch from Tirpul states that
Os.al communication with India has been
ioken by heavy floods in the Afghan val
=. The weather ON the frontier Is fine,
ma the health Of Sir Peter Lumsden's
rty is good.
The government has decided to increase
number Of armed cruisers TO twenty,
lq mas chartered the steamers Copt C
lu Alaska, and tho Pacific Company'8
'eamer Britannia.
PABLIANfENT'S DISCUSSION.
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