Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-10
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Tho Frontier Question.
The explanations given in some of the
American newspapers which are daily COM
ing to hand concerning the proposed boun-
dairy hnes are quite amusing, and the maps
priI ted, even when accurate, are invariably
incomplete. In addition to the boundaries
proposed by Great Britain and Russia, re-
srectively, between Afghanistan and Rus
sian territory, there are two other frontiers
proposed, one BY the Indian government and
one by the Russian war Office. The latter
boundary is marked on the Russian genera
staff map at distance OF only
thirty miles from Herat, on the
Herat side Of the pass throug Oh the noun
tains which fence in Herat on the north
west. This would bring Russia within an
easy mureh Of Herat in territory undisputs-
bly, Afghan. Proceeding almost due east
to the north of Heraf, and crossing the
Kushk river, the boundary tends north,
northeast TO Csmen LBed, at point about
ten miles south of Pendjeh, leaving the lat
ter on the Russian side of the line, and
there strikes the Lesssr frontier, which
from that point runs eastward. The bound
AIRY proposed by the Indian government
starts on the west from the the river
and $50 miles north Of Herat, at Pull
I-khatuR, giving that place to Russia, thence
tending to the southeast TO a point north Of
Pendjeh, giving that place to the Afghsns.
Pul-l-Khstun is already in the occupation of
the Russians, and Pendjeh in the occupa-
tion of the Afghsns. The last place is stu
ated below the junction OF the Murghsb with
the Kushk river. Ii will be seen from the
description that the boundary proposed by
the Indian government would push the Rus
sian outposts back l20 miles north of the
frontier. She has already placed on the
generally staff map, as her own, 30 miles
from Herat and south of the practicable
pass 900 feet high on Lesssr's.
Easy Road to Herat,"
beyond which there are no geographical
difficulties likely to prove an obstacle to
well equipped army. The new boundary
proposed BY Russia which is the subject o.
pending negotiations is 45 miles north of
Herst, but commands the passes through
the mountains which fence in that strong
hold. The boundary which Lord Gran
vile declares the British Government is
willing to discuss is one IS miles south o.
Pul-I-Khatun and so miles north Of
Herat.
An Explanation Demanded ut Once.
On receipts OF kilograms announcing the
outbreak Of hostihhes between the Rus
sian and Afghans there was hurried con-
sultation of the heanqusrters staff at the
Guards and the wires between London aud
India were instantly cleared for dispatches
between the India Office and the Governor
General of India. The Secretary of State
for India wired for confirmation aud full
information and reply is momentarily ex-
pected. If the report telegraphed from
Meshed is accurate, the position gained by
the Russians opens the road to Pendjeh, the
advanced Afghan stronghold. Ii is report
ed that the India Government has ordered
the advance of q corps d'srmee into Afg-
banistau. The Russian Ambassador has
been communicated with, immediate expls-
nations invited, and an interview at the for
eign office requested. The Russian En-
tsssv have wired St Petersburg for infor-
nation and instructions
Baron De Stasl, the Russian Ambassador
to London, was called upon by Central
News reporter this morning he appeared
not at all surprised by the news OF the out
break on the Afghan frontier. He said he
on'y wondered it had been so long deferred
The affair is very serious a. present, said
| the Baron, but tear the worst is not
kaowa, and that the fighting has been on
| even q much larger scale than the press
disratches indicate" B r)n less would
not venture an opinion as to the result, and
refused to talk further on the subject until
he had received Official advice from the
government concerning the sfIir.
1t is reported that the Russians have
pushed forward and occupied Penideh.
The Cars Envoy Interviewed.
N. Lessar, the special envoy of the Gar,
was called upon. he viewed the news as
very serious, and sgIetted very n uch that
a cC nhict shou d occur at this time. "Aat-
,els" said be, with regard TO the Afghan
fontier. were progressing nicely, and there
was 3 iair prospect of q peaceful adjust
ment Of all disputes, but now | can only
( hope for oue. The Afghaus must undoubt-
/ ediy have been the sggressors, as | have
tl- best AUTHORITY for knowing that the
Russian commander had strict instructions
| 10 keep the peace,
TT en- how 60 Jou think the conflict was
B olght sboptg'
Why in this way: OF course l know
nothing certain as to tAe affair, but my be-
lief is that the Atghans esused the tight By
a,teup ptiug to drive tSe Russian pickets
| hack. and that the Russians retghated by
advancing on the Afghan camp at Muir
gtab. -
Is the post sn important 0reH
Yes" replied VI. Lessar. 1T il quite
IN rer,ant. but that is not the question. |
do net care 70 discuss the strategic points
Of .bs frontier. | repeat, il IS mesI untOr-
tu-ste that the AFFAIR should occur At this
tims'
Most stubborn Fight
TIE latest dispatches from the A!ghsn
frontier state tba, the fight at Murghsb was
a most stubborn one The battle was
fought in q driving rain storm, which
rendered many Of the muzzle loading arms
carried b7 .Soth forces Ineffective.
The Afshass fought with great despers-
ton. and bravely opposed, step By step, the
| advance Of the Russians Two companies
! Of Afshans defended one position until they
were Completely snnihilated by deadly ar
4 tillery fire opened on them by the Russians.
/ The Afrhans retreaied in perfect order
after infictiag some severe losses. The
! Russians were evidently surprised by the
stubborn opposition, and did not follow up
their adysntsge, being evidently content
With the capture Of the camp.
/ The British officers who were present
during the fight IRE loud in their praises OF
the yslor displayed by tie Afghans. Ohcers
A. once proceeded to the headquarters OF
Sir Peter Lumsden, the English Comnis-
sioner, and made full report Of the light to
that official
Declaration Of War Demanded
N-The excitement grows spaee.
The people are in ferment and the war
fever Is once more rampant. No further
GsIlyipg with Russia should nov be In