Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-28


The Kankas urges the seizure of Herat by
Russia, in order to force upon England either
war or peace.
ST. PETERSBURG, April "a.
The Moscow Gazette has an extremely
peaceful article dwelling upon the beneficial
results of harmonious cooperation between
England and Russia, which. it says, would
better serve the interests of both nations than
would recourse to arms. II urges the two
governments to cease brandishng swords.
The Ameer, il remarks, is alone among the
Afghans in desiring an alliance with Eng
land.
ODESSA, April 27.
A report is current here that the Ameer has
already c. ded Per jieh and is negotiating with
Russia for cession of Herat also in return for
several million roubles
CONsTANTINoPLE, April 27.
There are several CircassIan chiefs here,
who intend, in the event of war breaking out
between England and Russia. to invoke Eng
lish and Turkish support of the revolt Of
Caucasia against Russia.
LONDON, April 27.
The Standard, this morning, confirms the
Observers statement that Earl Glanville had
reiterated the demand upon Russia for mil
itary inquiry on the spot where the battle OF
PeDjdeh occurred.
Henry Lsbouchere will move in the House
of Commons to reduce to "a ,OO0, 900 the sum
of Ell OOO, 900 credit asked for the army and
navy credit.
STOCKHOLM April 27.
The English government has ordered 1862
Nordenfeldt guns and mitrailleuses from q
firm here, and work is going on night and
day in execution of the heavy orders.
PARIS, April 27.
lie Paris says that Germany has offered to
mediate between England and Russia, and
that the offer has been accepted.
The Daily News says that notwithstanding
the peace rumors il believes that the Anglo
Russian situation is unchanged. ''It is not
likely" the News says, 'that Gladstone will
add anything new when moving a war credit
in the House of Commons"
A despatch from Simla says: If Russia
takes Herat, India will send one division
only to Candahar, reserying the remainder of
the troops for service elsewher The presence
Of an army at Candahar would probably en-
courage the Afghans to adopt guerilla war
fare in order to check Russia's sending a fly =
ing column to the Helmud river. The Indian
army is in urgent need of field guns. The
Duke of Connaught will command a division
of the Quetta force"
LONDON, April 27.
A despatch from St. Petersburg to Reuters
Telegraph Co says war between Russia and
England is now regarded inevitable. The
Gar leaves today for Moscow and from that
city will issue his manifesto or declaration OF
war if such extreme measures become neces-
sary.
Rumors from ST. Petersburg of fresh con-
flict between the Russians and Afghars are
causing great uneasiness in London and on
the continent. news of the Penjdeh battle
having been pre- ceded BY similar rImors.
1t il generally believed also that the Rus
slams keep back news. The news that the
Gar is going to Moscow is considered omni-
Gus as similar visit immedately preceded
the Rus Turkish war. The press comment
on public feeling in all the European capitals
is more despDndt MT.
The Boursen Zeitung says "The difficulties
on the Berlin Bourse grow more and more AS
the end of the month approaches. The diff
Guilty is as much augmented by the coming
liquidation of accounts as by the political
outlook. Holders of Russian bonds will be
forced to close accounts and failures are like
ly to occur
1t is stated that some Russian reserve off,
GERS residing in Vienna have been ordered to
return to regiments Through fear of ris-
ing of the Poles, Russia has decided to send
no troops from Poland.
A Persian paper, Schems, says a treaty has
been in existence between Persia and Russia
since '7S. emitting Russia in the event of war
with England, to send troops to Herat through
Persia.
LONDON, April 81.
The Times st. Petersburg dispatch saws
the English proposals arrived Friday. Eng
land therein proposes to submit the Pehjdah
affair to arbitration.
II is believed the proposals are most reaso on
able and equable and show that Gladstone
most earnestly desired peace, regardless of
public opinion. If these proposals are reject
ed it will show Russia is determined upon
war.
BERLIN, April 27.
The National Zeitung mentions a rumor to
the effect that the Gar has written to the
Emperor William that the chances of peace
have diminished. Several German papers
have rumors that another conflict has taken
place in Afghanistan. There is much public
unessness in the absence of further news
from Komarof
LONDON, April 27.
France has warned Turkey to maintain
neutrality in the event of war.
1t is asserted that the British government
is in possession of information which proves
beyond q doubt, that Prince Bismarck has
been urging Turkey to ride with Russia in
the event of war between England and Rus
sia.
Edward Thornton. British minister at ST.
Petersburg, has reported officially respecting
Russian views of the last note of England
asking for an explanation OF the conduct of
Gen. komaroh at Penjdeh March 30. He
reports unfayorably.
Gladstone, in tie Commons, in bringing
up the subject of the vote OF credit of s55.-
600, 900 asked by the government for army
and navy accounts, said he hoped the motion
to divide the credit would not be passed. The
government would not devote any pcriion of
the money voted for particular purpose for
use in the Soudan, but would reserve discre-
ion to apply the money taken for the SCUBA
account tor purposes OF special preparations.
he proposal 10 separate the Suudan credit
from the credit for special preparations, was
rejected by vote of 229 to 1856.
The House then entered into committee
of supply, and Gladstone proceeded to ex.