Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-29
THE DANGER OF WAR
Greatly nc'sassd by the Reported
Battle
BETWEEN RUSSIANS AND AFeHANs
A Belief Prevalent That News Has
Been Suppressed Off,
ciaIly.
EvAcUATINe THE soUDAN ORDERED.

battle, though not as yet connrmed, has
greatly increased the danger of war. The
Times says that the rumor is probably the
first oozipg out of news which has been
officially suppressed. At present only the
Independent Beige and the Daily News have
received report of the battle. It's pre-.
sumed that body of Russians followed a
body of retreating Afghans, while scouting
in the country for the purpose of
collecting information, and perhaps
pushed on to Chamenibeide,
thus coming into contact with the Afghan
troops on the direct route TO Herat, or,
similar movement may have been made
from Zulfkar er Akrobat. At present there
is nothing to show where the conflict occur
red. The declaration of war is not expected
to follow directly upon ruptnre of diPlo-
matte relations, Baron De Staal and Sir Ed
ward Thornton would be recalled and Rus.
sia would then probably order General
Komarof to advance on Herat, England
meanwhile occupying Quetta and Canda'
har. The fact that the Russian transport,
which passed through the Suez Canal, was
then ordered back, is still waiting at the
entrance of the Suez Canal, causes some
anxiety.
Grain freiehts to the north Of England
from the sea of Azof were last week 26s
and are now 33s. The first charter for coal
to be sent to Cronstadt was made at West
Hartlepool yesterday at 6s I'd per ton, which
is nearly 2s shove last year s rate. Russian
importers are anxious 10 get coal early into
The Baltic. All British merchantmen have
been insured against war risks. During
the last few days it has been reported that
the whole Russian coast OF the Baltic has
been strongly fortified, and that the ap-
proacl, at auv point is dangerous, owing to
the esence OF tOrpedues and sea mines.
Evacuation of the SUudau Ordered.
+ The government troops are returning to
Suakim, Orders hare been received to
Withdraw.
Orders have been issued for the with
draw al of ali the troops from Wady-Hal
The war news has. caused an advance of
4 shilliDgs per quart in the price Of wheat.
Four torpedo boats, lying at Shearness,
have been ordered into commission for i'm
mediate service.
The National Zeitung, of Berlin, says
that Germany remains neutral in the pres
ent crisis in the relations of England and
Russia, adding that no request has been re-
ceived for mediation. The National lei
tuDg a'so denies that the Gar wrote the
Emperor of Germany that the chances for
peace had diminished.
A special dispatch from Berlin TO the
Paris Journal Des Debats states that Ger
many is not disposed to become the media
tor between Russia and England. The
dispatch also states that Russia even re-
fuses arbitration as a means of settlement
of her present differences with England.
Immense quantities Of coal are being
shipped to Cape Town, South Africa, for
the use of British armed cruisers and men,
o!-war in the event of an outbreak Of war
between England and Russia.
other Cable Information.
LONDoS, April 2S.-The telegraphed re.
ports of renewed fighting in Afghanistan
have caused indescribable excitement in
military and political circles. The general
feeling is one of regret tempered with the
hope that the news may turn to have no
better foundation that bazaar rumor. A
the War Office the opinion is unanimous
mat if such q battle as reported has really
taken place, the question whether there
is to be peace or war between Great
Britain and Russia has been decided in
favor of war and nothing Her Majesty 6
ministers can now do will avert the struggle,
The defeated Russians will Of course be i'm.
mt disiely reinforced and q Campaigr
against the AfghanS in overwhelming
strength commenced. The policy of He
Majesty ministers, it is assumed, will bt
to watch the course of events, aud proceed
as rapidly as possible with the preparations
for the defense Of the Indian frontier. In the
event of a crushing Russian victory, which
is looked for as matter of course, the British
WI probably reoccupy Candahar and
bic OK the only practicable roads to India
The probability of peace between Abdur
rahman and Russia is discussed In the
event of Russian occupation or protector
ate it is the general opinion that the Afghan
tribes hostil TO the Ameer's rule should be
reused no doubt is entertained here that
the whole Of Afghsnistsn would be plunged
into civil war and anarchy with the first
Russian victories, and that the whole OF the
country between Cabul and the Caspian
sea would become the seat of active opera
tons against the Russians. This is the
prevailing view in London, in face Of to-
days news. and further kilograms from the
supposed scene OF hosrilities are awaited
with deep interest
The Governor of Odessa.
The Governor Of Odessa declared to the
Odessa correspondent of the Tagsblatt:
"Lumsden was the real cause of the conflict
in the Kushk. Russia does not desire more
conquests, but cannot submit to Englands
imperiinence. Russia is quite prepared for
war. England will not be able to subdue
US with seven and halt million pounds
sterling"
The Repulse ut Sennaar.
DoNGOLo, April 2S.-The Mahdi sent four
boat loads of troops against SEMINAR, but
the attack was repulsed with great loss to
American PriTateers.
BREMEN, April 2S.-The Weser Zeitung
says that doubtless there are enterprising
Americans willing to fit out privateers
against England, but it asks: Where are
their chances of pro6t2 They can only sell
their prizes in Russian ports, which will all
be closed"
An Exciting Campaign.
VIENNA. April 2S.-The campaign for
the election Of deputies to the new Rich
srath is very active throughout An ,tria and
Hungary. The German Liberal party is
especially alert and vigorous. In Moravia
compromise has been effected between the
German Liberals and the Middle party on
the basis of opposition to the further fedsr-
slizstion Of the constitution.