St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-30


the frontier line now held, but is disposed
to accede to the decision of joint commits
sion. An inquiry will be made into the
cause of the Penjdeh conflict. The recall
of Baron De Staal is imminent. M.De Giers
is dissatisfied with the conduct of the nego-
tiatiOns between England and Russia.
TO ADD TO HER NAVY.
The admiralty is negotiating for the pur-
chase of twelve of the best available steam
ers to be converted into gunboats.
NOT CONSIDERED IMPORTANT.
LONDON, April 29.-In ministerial circles
the Russian advance to Meruchek is not con-
sidered as altering the diplomatic position.
No action will be taken until NJ. De Gier
responds to Earl Granville's demands for
an arbitration inquiry. 1t is expected NJ.
De Gier's reply will not reach the Russian
embassy here before Monday, and that it
will be refusal to accede to Earl Gran
ville's demand, accompanied by counter
proposals. A semi-official communication
received through the Russian embassy
explains that Meruchek is part Of
the oasis of Penjdeh, within the line of the
frontier claimed by Russia. and no fortress
of the Afghans. 1t was made Russian
outpost a week after the battle Of Penjdeh.
Russian papers publish
PRETENDED PROCLAMATION
of the ameer, issued from Jamerood, declar-
ing that if war is forced on the Afghans
they will rise as single man to repulSe the
invaders; but as between England and Rus
STA, if left to their own independence, they
will protect peace between these two states
and cling to neither.
The aim of the publication is to show
that Russia desires to protect the netrality
of AfghaniStan. 1t is reported that Baron
de Staal, in an interview with Earl Gran
vile, stated that the advance OF the English
towards Candahar would be the signal for
the Russian occupation of Herat. Russia,
he said, would not admit the right OF
England to form a prOtectOrate over
Afghanistan and would insist upon that
country remaining neutral.
STILL MAKING DEMANDS.
The government has asked Russia
to explain the advance of Russian
troops on Meruchek. Mr.. Glad
stone will probably make a
statement in the house of commons tonight
in regard to the matter. The government
is in constant communication with Persia
regarding her present relations with Prussia.
GREAT PREPARATION.
The Odessa division of the Russian army,
numbering 80, 600 men, has been ordered
from the Black sea to the Caspian
sea. The garrisons in and around
Odessa will be replaced by troops from the
interior The sum of 1,500,0 900 roubleS
1915, O00) has been awarded to complete
the defenses of Odessa. Two hundred work.
men have been sent to Sveaborg to strengthen
the military defenses at that important
post. The government is buying coal
abroad at any price, and is engaging the
services of a large number OF laborers.
WHAT CAUSED THE ULTIIATUM.
BRUSSELS, April ga dispatch to the
Independence BelegeuX, from st. Peters
burg, says: After the council yesterday,
at which NJ. Degiers' proposals to adopt
conciliatOry measures towards Eng
land were rejected, NJ. De Giers ten
dered his resignation as foreign
minister, but the car refused to acceptit at
the present crisis. On the arrival of the
news of the Russian defeat in Afghanistan
the car sent courier dispatch to England
in the nature of an ultimatum, and signed
an order for the mobilization of forces. The
imperial bank has been ordered to provide
the government with 20, 900, 900 rOubles.
URGING TURKEY TO BE NEUTRAL.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 29.-Al the
powers have. through their representatives,
verbally urged Turkey to maintain state
of neutrality in the event Of war between
England and Russia. VI. Nelidoff, the
Russian ambassador, has had special au-
dience with the sultan. In this the Russian
minister insisted that it was absolutely
necessary for the porte to maintain strict
neutrality in the case of Anglo-RuSSian
war.
BISMARCK's OPINION.
The porte on Sunday last telegraphed to
Berlin request for Prince BiSmarck'S
opinion on the situation and the attitude
proper for Turkey to assume towards these
powers if they go to war 1t is stated the
German chancellor promptly responded to
this request, but the nature of his response
has not yet been made public. 1t is known
that the Turkish ministers held q special
meeting yesterday to consider Bismarck's
reply.
WAR COUNCIL HELD.
VIENNA, April 29.-The Tagblatt's st.
Petersburg correspondent says: "A cOun-
ell of war was held on the cath inst. 1t is
believed the counsel discussed the necessity
of occupying Herat. Eleven vessels of the
Cronstadt fleet have gone to the Baltic"
SECRECY OF THE PRESS.
ODESSA, April 29.-The Russian reserves
are modifying. All business transactions
now being entered into here are undertaken
subject to heavy war risks. The Russian
government has ordered the Southwest rail-
way to prepare several hundred railway
carriages and have them ready at as early a
moment as possible for the purpose of con-
veving troops. 1t is reported here that the
newspapers published within the Russian
empire have been forbidden to print any
thing in reference to current events i'll Cen
trail Asia.
EoUIPPING THE FLEET.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 29.-Fifty
heavy guns have been sent from Kief to
Finland. The ear has signed orders for the
equipment of the whole feet. The Rus
sian minister of marine has completed an
inspection of all the boats at Cronstadt.
PREFACE OF WAR.
PARIS. April 29.-The morning papers
here, commenting on Mr.. Gladstone's speech,
regard it as preface OF war.
\ NEUTRAL POSITION.
BERLIN. April 29.-France, Germany
and Austria have been discussing a project
for the promotion of neutral position and
have invited Italy and Turkey to join
them. but neither of the above powers has
given decided reply.
OF THE SAME MIND.
COPENHAGEN, April 29.-Sweden and
Norway are urging upon Denmark the ex-
pedieney of uniting with them in procla-
nation in event OF war, declaring 4 strict
neutrality.
CAPT. YATES OPINION.
MEFHED, April 29.-Advices from Tir-
pul dated April -. say: At an interview
March IS, the Russian commander informed
Capt Yates that the fact that Gen. Kom-
arOtf affirmed that Pul-i-khiSt was Russian