The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1885-04-30
THE TERRORS OF WAR.
ENGLAND'S SQUABBLE WITH RUSSIA
TO HIDE HER EGYPTIAN DEFEAT.

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Il TO HIDE HER EGYPTIAN DEFEAT.
But Russia Wants War, Is Bound to Have
II, and England Must Fisht-Peace
Talk Knocked Endwnys by War
Manifestos-Foreieh News.
LONDON, April 28.-The situation appears
to be very serious. It looks as if Russia de-
sires war and as if England will be compelled
to accept challenge to fight
The common people of England, that is
those who read or gossip at the 'spubs" and
know what is going on, seem to believe that
there will be war. But they are not enthu-
siastic about it. The London papers do not
represent the mass of English people. This
mass is the crowd that is going to do the
fighting, if any is to be done and il you go
among the people who compose it you will
find where the least jingoism in England is.
It is easy enough to get the herd to fight; all
! You have to do is to make it believe that
England has been insulted. But you could
hardly get a recruit to fight for any such
thing as is at present in dispute between
England and Russia in Asia, if the herd
knew really what the row was about. Mr..
Gladstone, more than any premier England
ever had, is a development Of the British
populace. All his sympathies are essentially
with the people. He doesn't believe in war
unless it is absolutely necessary. He doesn't
think that a diplomatic insult, for instance,
or mere brush against prestige, is suf-
6cient cause for war. His enemies even 90
| DO far as to say that Mr. Gladstone
| would have allowed the Soudan to slip away
| rather than fight for it but for Gordon, and
| that he does not consider the retention of
India worth the cost Of q war with Russia.
Mr.. Gladstone has given no sign Of what he
thinks about tho present situation, except to
indicate that he prefers not to fight If he can
! avoid it II he decides to fight he will fight
to win, and the whole English people will be
with him because they know be values sol
diers life higher than does any other states
man in Europe, and that when he appeals to
the sword it is the last appeal of an English
man OF almost limitless resource. It is this
characteristic Of the British premier, coupled
with his supreme reticence during the past
few days, which makes thoughtful men be-
ieve that war is imminent
The London Spectator thinks the very per-
dstence with which the Russian papers are
urging the seizure Of Herat is an evidence
that they have been inspired for the purpose
Of preparing the Russian public mind for the
event Tho Spectator goes so far as to say
It believes the seizure of Herat has already
been ordered by the czar, and declares that
British troops will be powerles to prevent
its capture. Tho security Of Herat against
Russian occupation, the Spectator thinks,
now depends entirely upon the courage of
The Afghans, who may defend the city
a9ainst the Russian invasion
Gen. Katkof, in the Moscow Gazette, has
attracted attention by skillful revival Of
tho discussion which was broached at the
time Of the meeting Of the en-
perors at Skiernsvice, about the session
Of that portion OF Russian Poland
bounded on the east by the Vistula river AMI
Including the capital of Warsaw, to Ger
many. The revival Of this idea in paper
70 official as the Moscow Gazette at this time
b deemed very significant, and is looked up
On ~ q strong bid for German support on the
Afghan question. In some quarters il is
thought that the discussion is opened
under a secret understanding with
Prince Bismarck that the price of the
Russian cession Of this part of Poland
to Germany is already agreed upon and
that it is to be no less than Germany's g active
aid in suppressing any Polish revolt which
may occur against the cars au: ,,ority if
Russia goes to war with England, and, in
case Of necessity, active friendship as against
the latter power.
British merchants are showing how keenly
alive they are to the danger that the ocean |
carrying trade may be transferred from |
England to some other country (the United |
States being most feared in this respect, as
the result Of a protracted war with So strong |
a nation as Russia. They have already |
organized movement having for !
its object the influencing of the
cabinet to undertake the issuing Of war risks
on shipping. 1t is argued that the govern
n1ent could issue such risks at rates that |
would prevent the wholesale transfer Of Brit
ish vessels to people Of neutral nations and
in this way carry on a war without serious
detriment to England's greatest commercial
interest.
Vanity Fair does not believe that Russia
and England will come to blows over the
Afghan question. That paper boldly de-
ciares that the hole squabble with Russia Is
fictitious and insincere and has been gotten
up for no other purpose than to cover the re-
treat Of the government from the Soudan
and to turn away public attention from the
extravagant expense of that insane business
Mary's Adieu.
LONDON, April 2S.-Miss Anderson has
made her exit from the London stage. A
vein of sad nervousness ran throughout her
marring her best effects in
''Galatea" and COMEDY and Tragedy" The
house was uncomfortably filed, but was not
= distinguished one. At the close, being
Ladies and gentlemen, although I shall
rafp t, r1offx Lam f1,vc
1T now saying farewell to ondon.
little thought eighteen months ago, when
irst appearing here, trembling and fearful,
hat should finally have won such kindness
md applause as greets my farewell I shall
never forget you. ask you never to forget
ne. Cries from the pit, We won't, Maryf1
hope in time to again return. May 1!
Cries over the house, 'You mustN II do
hope that the London public will be glad
o see me. Voice in the gallery, The public {
s your little lamb, Maryr followed by roars
If laughter and applause.) will therefore
lot say farewell but good-by." In response I
o more calls Manager Abbey was led on by {
Hiss Anderson. TO cries of 'Speech!n be I
to his lips and heart, and. p ull- I
ng down his vest, retired.
Signs of Pence. {
LONDON, April ga more pacific tone Of
he st. Petersburg dispatches received here 1
Turing the past twenty -four hours has re- i
lected q greatly improved feeling here. The t
in the latest advices from st. I
'etersburg that the Russian government {
ad consented to the appointment of COM
mission to inquire into the Kushk river af- I
air is generally viewed as the most encour- {
ging news. Many who heretofore have re- I
arded the situation as critical are of the I
eliaf that peaceful settlement Of the dis I
ute between England and Russia may yet {
70 reached. In financial and commercial
ircles the tone is much improved. On the
tock exchange consols are firm, and fraction ,
lily higher. Russian bonds have advanced
wo per cent. and Egyptian securities one
er cent. Tho whole list is stronger than for
everal days past, while dealings ars charac-
erized by a more settled tone. !.
AMlLLIONAIRE SENTENCED.
40 Liability Of Men Who Arm Employees
and Incite Riot.