The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-02
THE UNGRATEFUi TURK.

| Seeking an Alliance with Russia Against
Englsnd-EnglsndA Actively Preparing for
Wharf.-The Militia Called Out-special Ses-
sion of the Cabinet-Affairs in the Soudan.
LONDON, March 26.-There is great ex-
citement here over reports from Con-
stantinople to the effect that the Porte
has asked advice of Bismarck in regard to
Turco-Russian alliance against En-
gland. The War Office is besieged with
newspaper men, eager to learn particu-
| lars, but no information of reliable
! character is forthcoming. The general
feeling is, that in spite of the
assurances of the Government,
war between Russia and England
is inevitable; and every one knows that
when once such a war is begun, it will
mean bitter conflict, probably of many
years duration. The likelihood of Tur-
key having resolved on treachery toward
England does not surprise any one, as it
is a weil-known f>cs that the Sultan has
long been eager to distract the attention
of his people from the eXtravaganceS of
his Court, and that nothing could do this
so cffectually as war, is generally con-
ceded. The huge orders given by the
Government for supplies and munitions
are regarded rs positive evidence that
the Govern ment is preparing for great
conflict.
CONFIRMED.
LONDON, March 26.-It has been def
nitely asccrtained that the Porte has
asked Prince Bismarck for advice CON-
cerning the ACCESSIBILITY of an alliance be-
tween Turkey and Russia against Eu-
gland.
TIE ALARM SPREADING.
LONDON, March 25.-The feeling of
alarm in ministerial circles at the pros
pect of a RGssO-Turkish alliance can
hardly be exaggerated. Lord Granville,
Minister for Foreign Affairs, had special
interview to-day with both Mu.urus
Pasha, Turkish Minister, and Fehmi
Pasha, special Envoy of the Turkish Gov
ernment to England. In consequence of
the critical turn which the Afghan ques-
tion has taken, securities OF all descrip-
tions are weak. Consols are falling rap
idly, and at 2:S0 p. m. are quoted at
81 l-S. This is drop of three-eighths
per cent. within an hour, and is looked
upon as conclusive evidence that news of
the graveSt character may be made public
any moment.
THE MILITIA CALLED OUT.
BOsTON, Mass, March 25.-The Herald
prints the following cable dispatch re-
ceived in Boston from reliable source,
which says: "There is great excitement
in London. 1t IS reported that $4,000
militia have been called out. RumorS are
thick that Russia has rejected the
English proposals"
THE CABINETS DECISION.
The Cabinet held a special session this
afternoon on the Afghan difficulty and re-
solved TO firmly demand of Russia that
she commence forthwith the work of
delimitating the Afghan frontier, in
accordance with the understanding under
which Sir Peter Lumsden and the British
surveying party passed so many months
III the Ameer's dOminiOns. All the officers
belonging to the British IntIan army, and
now in Europe on furloughs, have been
ordered to Immediately rejOin their re-
spectiye regiments.
THE TENSION INCREASING.
LONDON, March 26.-The tension be-
tween Russia and England is increasing.
COnsols are one-half and Russian sccuri.
ties one per cent lower.
REDOUBTs DESTROYED.
SUAKIM, March 26.-General Graham
has caused the redoubtS thrown up at
Hassan to be destroyed, having
become convinced of their total
failure as military defense. The total
loss of the rebels in Sundays engage
men was 5000 men. Thirty-tour female
warriors were also found among the
sain The British had 900 camels cap
tured or killed.
THE BRITISH WERE DEFEATED.
ROME, March 26.-The DirettO says that
the British were really defeated on Sun
day in the fight near Suakim, and that the
result will be to encourage the whole
Arab world. 1t will be necessary for Italy
to send 1000 more men to MassOwah, in
order to avoid any risk of suffering as
Graham has done from too meager
force.
Captain Groppi who is to be on Gen.
eral Graham's staff, had long interview
with King Hum5ert before starting fer
Suakim.
REBELS READY TO REBEL.
SUAKIM, March 26.-General Graham
has received overtures from several
tribes now with Osman Digna, who are
inclined to rebel against their leader, Il
assured of favorable treatment by the
British.
NOVEL WATCH TOWER.
SUAKIM, March ga large convoy,
stores and provisions to General
at Hashan Zereba. left Suakim
early this morning. The advance of the
is being closely watched by men,
bers of the signal corps from a captive
balloon. Should an attack in force be
made by the rebels on the transport COL
umn, notice will be signalled from the
balloon, and additional troops hurried to
the rescue.
General Grants Condition.