Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-23
WAR
Reasons Why the Government Ex-
poets War.
THE BELlIcosE FEELING PREVALENT.
The War Office Besieged by Ap2i-
cants for Military Employment
Preparations.
NOTES FLASHED OVER THE CABLE.

LONDON, April 22.-That the Govern
ment expects war seems to be fairly inferred
from-frst, its'iast nights announcement
Of the probable evacuation OF the Soudani
second, the repeated references made by
Mr.. Gladstone last evening to the necessity
of holding all troops there in readiness for
service whenever they may be wanted (and
these latter words were observed to be
spoken with erphasis). Third, the demand
for ell, 100000 meaning five pence half
penny increase in the pound in the taxes, q
demand never before except for war; fourth,
it would not have excited popular feeling
by so readily giving out Lumsdens oeii-
gerent dispatches.
Peaceful Papers Utterance.
London's entire morning press spare no
words in giving the lie to komsrof upon
Lumsden's testimony. This sentence from
the Chronicle hitherto rather peaceful
liberal paper, is good instance of the deh-
ant tone Of the press:
"a more crushing rejoinder could hardly
be imagined. Not one sentence of Roma
rolf remains, not one clause of it was ex-
empt from the grossest and most impudent
perversion of truth"
The Grand Duke Sergius, the brother OF
the Emperor of Russia, and his spouse, the
granddaughter Of Queen Victoria, are ex-
pected in Darmstadt to day, to visit the
Princess Beatrice The Duke and Duchess
only left Russia last Saturday. There was
much asking of questions at the Bourse to-
day. Would they, if war was expected be-
tween their country and the Queens coun-
try, have come and do they bring reassur-
ing message from the Czar2
Sweden and Finland.
The Finland Dagblad states that Sweden
has determined to remain neutral in the
event of war between England and Russia,
ard will prevent England establishing a
coalipg station on the Island of Gottland.
The King of Sweden, who has been making
a tour Of Europe, has started upon his re-
turn to his own country. There is great
activity at the Russian army and navy de.
pots. A new ironclad will soon be launched
at Abo.
Finland has protested against the issue Of
letters of marque, should war take place be-
tween England and Russia. Finland is ap'
prehensive OF serious damage along her
coasts BY the fleets of England, should these
letters oil marque be issued.
Talk of Peace Conference.
The Khan of Bokhara has consented to
allow Russia to complete the telegraph line
from Bokhara to Merv by way of Amoo.
no,;o SororoI &c tba c. potarohnrv paws-
papers urge the Government to seize Herat.
There is talk at Berlin Of European
conference being called to settle dispute
between England and Russia.
The Moniteur Di Rome says that the
Italian Navigation Company has stopped
the further sale Of their steamers to Eng
land until after the conference with the
Government authorities.
A Coustantinople dispatch says: A pro-
tracted session of the Council of Ministers
has recently been held to consider the pro
posals OF England for the settlement Of the
Egyptian question. The question Of the
passage of the Dardsnelles in the event Of
war was also considered. No decision was
arrived at in either case.
Troops Swarmiug to Arms.
Troops are swarming to all the barracks
throughout the United Kingdom in response
the governments call for the reserves.
The War Office in LoL don is lie ieged by
military officers asking for employment. 1t
has been decided to divide the Portsmouth
feet into channel, flying and reserve squad
rcns. Fresh orders have been received to
increase the number Of workmen at Ports
mouth.
One Hundred Persons Killed.
LONDON, April 22.-Gspstches received
here this afternoon state that q terrible vol
canic eruption has occurred at Passarveau, a
province in the east end Of the Island Of
Java. A number Of plantations have been
devastated, and it is feared that fully one
hundred persons have been killed.