New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-15
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE MARCH TO KHAN
TOUM.

NEW PARr.
faY CABLE THE TRIBUSKl
Y,,nov Feb 14.-Though up to the hour OF
x,;tino there is no absolute confirmation OF Gen.
ral Gordon's death, the finding of the Mahdrs dls
,atoh in a natives saddlebag the battle field OF
Kerbekan is generally regarded as conclusive Oh inc
fate of General Gordon and Khartoum. unless
Colonel Butler has remarkable and unexpected
testimony of General Gprdons survival warrantins
his Undertaking forced march to Khartoam al al
hazards, we may expect to learn OF his having as
saulted Metemneh within the next day OF two. Not
only does the question of supplies render 1t neces
sary that the friendly natives around Metemheh
and Shendy shall not be overawed by the Mahdfs
forces in that region, but it is evidently General
Wolseleys plan to strike rapidly at various parts
of the field of operations. The battle OF kerbekan
Is considered by military authorities one OF the most
brilliant incidents of the campaign.
THE MILITARY SITUATION.
II Colonel Butler finds occupation for the enemy IN
khe neighborhood of Metemneh and Shendy no large
force is expected to reach Berber from the south De-
fore General Brackenbury's column is within strik'
ing distance of the place The early arrival OF the
new expedition at Suakim Will prevent Osman
Disnas contributing any substantial assistance to
Berber The employment of certain number OF
Indian troops indicates intention to advance
rapidly from Suakm even during the hot weather.
If other circumstances permit metre gauge rail-
way can be laid at the rate of fifteen or twenty
mies day in rear of the advancing troops Tor
transport purposes.
The period of advancing on Khartoum will de-
pend on the time when general concentration has
taken place at Berber but the belief still prevails
that 1t will not take place before August or Septcm
Der.
POLITICAL CRISIS
According to present appearances the Govern
ment, who would have been overturned long since
had the Opposition shown anything like capacity,
ale likely to meet with serious difficulties from
their Radical followers than from the Tory side.
The hot fit for revenge which affected the United
Kingdom last week has been succeeded by much
more hestating attitude, especially among the
provincial Liberal press which has great weight in
Downing Street. The Parliamentary Radicals of the
Morley Courtney type to meet as soon as Parlia-
ment assemblies in order to formulate their plan for
preventing the prosecution of the campaign. The
policy of the Torres will be determined when Lord
Salisbury arrives from the Continent.
THE CABINET CHANGES.
The admission of Lord Rosebery and Mr.. Shaw
Lefeyre to the Cabinet will greatly strenathen the
men of action within that body. Lord Rosebery's
speech. on Monday last derives much Importance
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clared for a vigorous policy all around. 1t is re-
markable that amongst the foremost of the en-
ergetc section is Mr.. Chamberlain. This largely
redeems him IN the eyes of SO many Liberals, who
condemn his Soclalistic views
The speeches of Mr.. Courtney and Mr. John
Morley In favor of .scutting have shown the width
Of divergenees in the Liberal party Mr. Courtney
even supports the projects of an international con-
troll in Egypt.
These views are met with vigorous protest from
one of the strongest men III Parliament. Mr.. Cos
rhens speeches at the present crisis constitute one
Of the most cheering features in the study of English
politics. having great weight with the Right
wing" of the Liberal party; and it is undeniable
that Mr.. Goschen is rapidly advancing as q leader of
public opinion.
INDIAN TROOPS NEEDED AT HOME.
Itwas after many hesitations and changes of
opinion that the Government decided upon tue EN-
ployment of Indian troops in the Soudan. Prominent
Anglo Indians protested against removing q single
soldier from India in the present state of Afghan
affairs. Russia is undoubtedly availng herself of
existing complications to secure access to Hcrat
Lessaris visit to London reveals desire to draw
the Southern Russian frontier at the Hindoo Koosh
within thirty miles of Hcrat If this persisted
in, British occupation of Herat and Balkh is prob
able. The Ameer is now. being asked to permit such
arrangement in order to resist Russian encroach
ment
ENGLAND AND GERMANY.
There is a complete deadlock between England
and Germany respecting New-Gunea Prince Bis
msrck's latest White Book has stimulated public re-
distance to German demands. The statements are
70 partial that the Cabinet intend issuing a British
Blue Book immediately. Possibly the differences
can be settled by Lord Granvile's favorite method
Of commission. Already there are three one for
Angra Pequena, another for the Fiji land claims
and another for the South Pacific, including Samoa,
The interest of the United States in the Samoa
question is not overlooked here.
CARDINAL M'CABE's DEATH.
The death of Cardinal McCabc is greatly regretted
by Loyalists of all creeds and sects in Ireland. The
Queens letter of sympathy has been especially
gratifying. Such an incident is considered very
remarkable and likely to have influence in checking
the present disposition of the Vatican to permit the