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ANGLO-R RUSSIAN.
The Situation as Stated From a
Conservative Standpoint.
The Outlook More Pacific, But Numerous
Questions Arising Liable TO snap the Al
ready Strained Relations of the Two
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Policy.

tier question continues TO command the
attention of politicians, and little else is
being discussed. That England and Rus
STA are concluding arrangements for the
peaceful settlement of the Afghan ques-
ton, which will include the cession OF
Penjdeh to Russia, is no longer doubted,
and, indeed, in some circles the opinion
is expressed that an agreement has al
ready been established upon the above
basis. 1t is generally believed that the
effect of this compact will not be to
avert, but to postpone war. Atall events,
that is the view taken OF 1t in opposition
circles, and many of the ministerial party
express the same sentiment Its immedi-
ate effect, however, will be to clear the
air of the electricity which has filled it
for the past fortnight, and to restore pub
lie confidence. The danger of war has,
undoubtedly, been arrested and a perma-
nent peace may be secured, though many
contend that at best the repose will not
extend beyond few years. 1t is under
stood that the ministers will not relin-
qush their preparations for war with
Russia though doing everything in the
interim to avert that castrophe until the
agreement has been signed and they be-
come fully satisfied that Russia intends
to keep the terms of the compact.
NO DARDANELLEs, NO LOAN.
LONDON, April l9.-If there is to be no
Dardanelles for the English there will be
no loan for the Turks. That is the most
practical outcome likely to result from
the Austro-German notification to Tur-
key that If English or Russian war ves-
sells are allowed to pass between the
Black Sea and the Mediterranean, the
treaty of Berlin will be regarded as an
nulled. AS far as this Is threat to Tur-
key it is futile, for there is nothing that
Turkey would witness with greater CON-
placency than the annulment OF the treaty
of Berlin, which dismembered her Empire
by slashlng off certain Northern depend
encies. The closing of the Dardanelles
against England would doubtless be very
agreeable to the Continental powers, as
it would prevent repetition of the Of
fensive spectacle presented to them when
Lord Beaconsdeld sent his fleet with guns
shotted and decks cleared for action to
Constantinople during the Turco- Russian
war at the memorable crisis when the
Russians had reached San Stefano and
were knocking at the gates of Stamboul.
THE SCENE SHIFTING.
Despite their wishes, however, there is
not diplomatic in Europe who does not
know that if England guarantees the
Turkish loan the resistance to the passage
of the Dardanelles by British fleet will
not be very formidable, but the other end
of the waterway leading from Russian
waters will be Theoretically sealed to the
Russian flag. The scene is beginning to
SHIFT to the real objective point of
diplomacy-C onstantinople and there
are distinct indications in London to-day
that when it comes to question of Con-
stantinople the British public is fully
alive to the situation. Mr.. Giadstone's
administration will not be worth an
hours purchase If he allows any fooling
over the blue waters OF the Dardanelles.
BEACoNsFIELD's SCIENTIFIC FRONTIER.
LONDON, April l9.-The Conservative
leaders had an informal meeting last
evening for consultation on the policy OF
the party in relation to the unsatisfactory
situation in Afghanistan. 1t was agreed
that, while the Government should re-
ceive the support of the opposition in as
sorting the rights aud dignity of the en-
pre-, explanations should be sought as to
the real intentions of the Cabinet. The
feeling prevails that the opposition is in
duty bound to bring pressure to bear on
| the Government to insure the scientific
| frontier of Lord BeacOnstleld, and to pre-
vent repetition of the loss of life and
treasure of the last Afghan campaign
being made in reliance upon representa-
lions of friendship which are contradicted
by warlike acts. The .oppo ition party,
unless further Information changing the
| aspect of the situation shall be received,
is not in favor of tying the hands OF the
Government in regard to Penjdeh and
Herat. The Conservatives will be con
tent If the Government leave the Afghant
| to fight their own battles and fight OIL
fraternize with Russia as they prefer, sc
| long as the scientific frontier established
by Lord Beacons6eld be held and an un
derstandlng be entered into with Russit
for the establishment of a neutral zone
north of the recognized Afghan frontier
WILLING TO CHANGE THE BATTLE GROUND
The Conservative leaders recognize thu
fact that a British campaign on the from
tiers of country still smarting from
recent invasion and remote from III
British base might have disastrous con
seqences. They would prefer to NEE
Russia on ground conquered from Afghan
istan by force of arms behind frontie
chosen with special view to the contin
gencies now likely to arise, where tn
only accessible points would be held b.
she British with ample supplies, railroa
facilities and good roads and lines Q
communication to the rear, leaving t
Russia the peril of advancing far froI
her base through an enemY's country, sui
feet to the necessity of protecting man
miles of communication from swarms G
ferdcious and half. savage tribesmen.
JEALOUS OF THEIR AMERICAN COUSINS
LONDON, April l9.-Much Jealousy he
been caused in certain quarters by II
| action of Tho Covarnment in contrac