Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-21
} THE EVENING STAR.

LAND BILL
Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, May 21.-The latent feeling OF dis
trust regarding the negotiations with Russia,
mentioned frequently in these dispatches. was
strongly developed again last night. During
the afternoon a report was circulated Intention
ally from the foreign office that everything was
settled with Russia. In spite OF this semioificial
assurance. so rooted is the feeling of disquet.in
| all well-informcd circles, that the moment the
| news that the guards ON their way home from
Suakim had been stopped at Alexandria spread
in the commons, everybody was ready 10 he
licve the worst. Excited groups of members
gathered in the inner lobby discussing the Sig
niilcance OF the news. In answer To the ques-
ton: Nv hat does II meano" only one reply was
on every ones lips, namely: Russia Sir
Arthur Divett, financial secretary OF the treas
ury, wore a look OF great anxiety when admit
ting the TACT OF the detention of the guards in
the house. This naturally tended 10 confirm
the suspicion of the members. The guards may,
| OF course have been stopped for the defence of
Suakliil. owing To change in the governments ~
plan or because new trouble Is expected To arise
over the BosDl,orc Eg11Hicn incident; but eVey
one believes III means more serious complica-
tionS with Russia.
RUSSIA INCREASING HER DEMANDS.
No doubt is felt that RusSia'S demands are
growing daily. The last is probably for the
cesSion of Maruchak, though there is even "A
runor OF Russia proposing the complete neu-
trality of Afghanistan, which course would
mean leaving 1t open for her intrigues.
THE AMEER FoRTIFYING HERAT.
In the meantime the Ameer, now thoroughly
alarmed. lS pushing troops forward ANA fOrtiiE-
ing Herat with the heavy battery presented
him by England. The war preparations in
India have never been stopped in spite of the
! contrary assertions. 1t il suggested that Rus
STA will prolong the negotiations till after the
general elections here, in order To judge of the
temper OF the country with the new electorate
system.
ENGLAND To RETAIN sUAKIM
Lord harrington is making strong stand for
the retention OF Suakim, which he has often
previously declared essential to England. He
will probably succeed.
GLADsToNE'S PLANS.
With regard 10 Mr.. Gladstone words recently
about his retirement, ann able. IL result of
inquiries in the best quarters, Ia state the fol-
lowing with much confidence: Mr. Gladstone
VIII, without doubt retire with the dissolution
of parliament, but this will not prevent him
from taking opportunities during the recess of
speaking Il number of times publicly i'm defense
of the policy OF his admin istration. Having
thus helped the liberals back to power, he will
quit public life forever. But ii breaks out,
il is be.ieved he will resign at once. leaving
Lord harrington. now minister OF war, pre-
mier TO carry it on.
THE LAND PURCHASE ELL.
l learn that the following will be the chief
points of the Irish land purchase act announced
by the government last night for this session.
viz: Not more than twenty million pounds VIII
be advanced. The government will advance
tnree-iourthS OF the purchase money in each
case, the landlord retaining the other fourth
But the government must be repaid in whole
or in a large part before the landlords fourth
is paid. All party matter. far possible,
has been eliminated from the measure in order
10 secure the prompt passage OF the bill
THE CHOLERA SCARE REVIVED.
The outbreak OF cholera at Mar>eiiics creates
much alarm. All the newspapers are taking up
the question vigorously. The report of cholera
at Durham Is quite uniounded.