The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-04-19
THE WAR CLOUD WANING.
The Press OF the Continent Holds A
Mirror Up to England.
THE SICK LION is MoCKED AT.
Italy, the Only Ally of Great Britain,
Offers Aid.
THE DARDANELLES TO BE SEALED
Peter Lumsden's Cipher Dispatch is De.
oiphered, Printed and Distributed
in the Cabinet-The car
to the Prince, Etc.
THE DARDANELLES TO BE SEALED
THE HAGUE BANK swlNDLE,
England.
LONDON STOCKS.

England.
LONDON STOCKS.
LONDON, April lS.-l2;30 p. m.-Con-
soils opened at 97]9 for both, but in few
minutes declined to 963s, tHen reacted
to 971s, and have now fallon again To
065s. The stock market is unusually
quiet. Russian securities opened at
S9A.
l;3Op. .m-COnsuls 96 1916 for both.
2 p. m.-Consols, 1875, Tor both ac-
counts.
2:3O p. m.-Consols, 81 Is lG.
WAR IN THE AIR.
Notwithstanding the advance In Eng.
lish and Russian securities, war il stiff
in the London air, as witnessed in the
press opinions OF this morning, The
Times says: care we, then, to leave
the ameer to his own devices, after ON
gaging him in conflict with
Russia, for which his unaided
forces are inadequate? And If we do SO,
can we expect that the Afgbans will
not deem themselves betrayed and
throw themselves into the arms of the
stronger power?"
A PLAN AGREED UPON.
IL is reported that Waddingtou, the
French minister at London, has tele-
graphed M. dc Freycinet that there need
he no fear of war between Englm and and
Russia, as the two countries have agreed
upon a plan for settling the Afghan
frontier question.
The Times, this morning, in discuss
ing the Anglo-Russian question, saws:
"Nothing has happened in the last
three or four days to justify the change
in the public attitude, Even if the gov-
ernlnont is prepared to give Russia the
territory already occupied, II by no
ended"
The Standard says: "Nobodv who
has the honor of England at heart can
Keep from feeling that the government is
paying disastrous price iOr the respite
which 1t is propot ing TO secure. Cont.
mental critics ar careful 10 hold up
the mirror SO as to show our con.
temptible figure. Russia has once more
gained a triumph at our expense. She
has gained credit which we have lost
We, on the other hand, have not So.
cured peace. That degree of Illusion is
simply impossible, however sanguine
we may be. The conflict has only been
postponed TO some future time, and d
period of great defensive armaments
has opened for the British Empire in
India.
THE CIPHER DISPATCH.
. The cipher dispatch of Sir Peter Lums.
den, giving his report OF the Penideh
incident, has been interpreted and cop
les OF the Interpretation have been dis.
tributed among the mombers of the cab
met Nothing moro is publicly known
of the contents OF the dispatch than was
stated by Gladstone iu tho house of
commons last evening. It Is believed
70 contain full report of the battle and
the events leading 20 it, as received
by Englismen nearest 10 tho scene.
TURKEY MUST REMAIN NEUTRAL.
Dispatches received here this after
noon from Vienna and Constautinople
state that Austria and Germany have
warned the porte that the Berlin treaty
VIII be annulled If either English or
ltussian war ships are allowed TO pass
through the BosphOrus, in the event of
war between England and Russia.
THIS is To BIZ REGRETTED.
The National Rifle association, of
Great Britain, has determined, be-
cause OF the very grave and unsettled
state OF British political affairs, both at
nome ana abroad, that IL will not he
Justified In accepting the challenge of
the American National Rifle association
TO an international contest at Creed
more, this year.
FUNERAL OF LORD MAYOR NoTTAaF,
Ihe remains of Lord Mayor Nottage
were buried in st. Paul's cathedral To-
day' The civic procession to the
church and funeral ceremonies were
very impressive.
THE GOVERNMENT UNDECIDED,
The Daily News this morning says the
government has not yet decided upon
the amount OF the credit
to be asked, which will depend upon
developments between now and Tues.
day. II is reported the amount will he
t6,OOOiOOO. In an editoria, the News
says; The belief that peace will be
maintained increases. We trust that
the belief will be justified. 10 is better
TO make the needed concessions our
selves than to trust 10 the mediation OF
a third party.
AiDRACFR FOR GLADSTONE.
Ihe prospect OF pence may be dc.
lusive. Many experienced dip
donates eN'ertain a firm
conviction that the apparent truce rs
talked by England merely 20 get proper
breath Tor eiloctiya action. The very
hrmness with which Mr.. Gladstone
makes the statement ana the cold calcU.
lalion Win which no phrases his utter
antes Will tend to convince those who
know the premier well that be has deter.
mined upon q policy which, no matter
how surprising IL may be when an
nounced, II VIII be by no means
one OF retrograssion. Mr. Gladstone
mas tnauO many mistakes during his
ministry, but he has ALWAYS ON these oc
oaslons betrayed himself by indecision
aud evasiveness In his parliamentary
acts, 10 Is quite different with him now.
To all interrogations In the house of
commons during the past week the
premier has presented tho very por.
lection OF hrmness in reply, when the
questioner desired TO know
something which the govern
ment was not ready Go contide 20
the public aud Gladstone has streisht.
iOrwHrdly refused 10 give information
and has plainly stated the refusal upon
public policy. In nearly every other
case the liberal leader has heon frank 10
nus constituents, fair 20 his opponents
aud unimp9spicned and truthful 10 the
Russians. lt is admitted by even the
premlers enemies, that his conduct has
neon Ike that of man strong I'm fore.
knowledge ahput II the result ot hiscause,
IKE that OF men managing well agoOd
cause with many ugly features necos-
rhrily attending the preliminary stage
OF lts progress. Mr.. Gladstone appears tl
nave hlsWtire case IN hand, scouts to bo
unembarrasss by prospects aud un-
dou6tedly has The full sympathy and
corporation OF niE entire cabinet. Asa
sporting man ates it, "Mr. Gladstone
n playing a v iting gamo and knows
all the cards.' IL would appear from
su this thst tle promier has another
coup o'etat prepared Tor next week
un gle uote ot i6dt. HencoSil the suf-