The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-03-19
Russia and England.
A STOCK PANIC.

LONDON, March l2.-Inoro was con-
siderable OF panic on the stock market
all day, which abated somewhat after
the close of the market, owing to tho
statement of Childers. chancellor OF the
exchequier, in the commons, that no
news of Russian advancein Afghanistan
had been received by tho government,
and he did not believe such an advance
had been made. Dealings continued
long after tho official close. Many or
ders tn sell were received from Berlin
aud Frankfort. 1t Is reported that
financial agents of tho Russian agent of
foreign affairs have made overtures to
the Rnthschilds and TO the Barings to
Join the German bankers of Mendels-
shon in placing q new Russian loan.
These proposals, il is said, were refused.
Consols before tho official opening
this morning were quoted at 9lH for
money and 972k for account. AT 1880 p.
NJ. they were officially quoted at JUS
Tor money, 81 for account.
At the exchange this afternoon stocks
were active but fiat. There was good
demand for money at 81 and 81 per
cent. Governments were dull. the
downward movement continues. Eng
fish railway securities were weak and
falling. Foreign securities were weak.
Russians were u lower.
THE CABINET
met at noon, ar unusually early hour,
aud at once attracted attention. Re-
ports quickly spread that a crisis was
being considered. Interest in the meet
ing was soon intense. This was war
ranted by several incidents which pre-
ceded and attended the council. Inn
medately before the conference Col.
George 4. Maude, cquerry in chief to
the queen, called upon Gladstone, and
mad u long interview.
AMONG THE RUMoRS
which this gave rise to was one to the
effect that her majesty had been ad-
yised that the Indian situation was
grave and repaired vigorous and de-
cisive action, and that the queen, rather
urgently, insisted on her government
doing something. This and similar
stories attracted a large crowd to Down.
ing street, aud before the cabinet was
long in session the prime minister's Of
fetal re-idence was surrounded by a
large crowd.
Up TO 8 o'clock it was not publicly
known what ministers had done. 1t
was reported they had decided to al
dress q serious representation TO the
Russian government, that II, through
any Russian advance in Afghanistan. a
conflict with the ameer's troops should
occur, Russia must accept the conse-
quences, as England was bound to
guard the Afghan territory.
ARMY AUTHORITIES CONSULTING.
Lort Harrington, British minister OF
war, to-day conferred with Lieutenant
General Allison and other military au
thorities, on oriental affairs, including
several Indian military officials, con-
corning England's condition for @ con-
dict.
POOR PEACE PROSPECTS.
The Evening News states that it Is
learned remonstrances from the high
esI quarters have been addressed to the
chair In the interest of peace and have
nieG with no success, but on the con-
trary chilling response. Slight hopes
are now entertained that hostilities can
be averted.
RECRUITING IN INDIA.
Recruiting ais in active progress in
India, TO supply reserves and make up
tor thu drain of the reserve force
drafted for service. The native press is
unanimously clamOrous for war with
Russia.
RUSSIA RECRUITING ALSO.
A dispatch from Kushan says 1t is re.
ported the Russian government has or
dered two regiments IRON Elizabeth to
Askabad. Russia is making active pre-
para ton to complete the Kizilarvat q
Askabad railway. Four thousand Rus
sian troops are reported to have left
Elizabeth fortnight ago for Askabad
Measures are being taken to increase
the number of reserves in the native
army. The Indian, government VIII
probably recommend q permanent al.
dition of $1,000 English and 10000 native
soldiers to the Indian government.
PASS OCCUPIED.
| The Standard affirms that General
Lamsden occupied Robat pass and ex
presses the belief that it is only timely
movement to prevent the Russians
rom occupying it. Large quantities OF
provisions are being stored at Herat.
| lYoU CAN ALMOST HEAR THE GUNS
The government has ordered nava
| and military pensioners at Portsmouth,
dock yard o be in readiness for medi
cal inspection, the first time such an IN
spection has been ordered since TIT
| Cri mean war. There is a report to tn
effect that the channel fleet has been or
dered to proceed to the Mediterranean
| GERMANY'S OFFER.
| At6p. m. on rumors that German,
had offered her services as mediator
in the Afghan dispute, stocks recovered
IN THE COMMONS.
| In the house of commons this after
noon. Gladstone said England's rela
tons with Russia, in consequence OF tn
latter's reported entertainments OF
| Afghan territory, had not peen III
On owed during the last several days.
Fitzmaurice, the under foreign secre
tary, stated that the russians had no
occupied Robal pass. In response t.
continued outcrics, the under secretary
said it was not desirable on the part
the government to make public any 1ur
| theE Information.
Northcole, the conservative leader
asked whether or not the government
was able TO saw anything with regard t.
the Russian advance in Afghanistan
NorthcDte, in propouuding the question
took advantage of tho occasion 60 reiut'
the widespread Impression that tn
government had taken unusual steps z
communicate with the opposition lead
ers upon the Afghan occurrences.
Glad stone replied, and said he was un
able to impart anything to substan
tally improve the information alread.
possessed by the house. He could onl.
assure the house that the Afghan ques
ton had the constant and unfailing at
tention of the government.
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