Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-02
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ment pending the receipt of Ru-sias reply TO
Earl Granvilie's despatch. Sensational ru-
mors are current of Russian advance
toward Herat, but because of the denial of
Russisn advance TO Maracbuk, no credenee
is given TO new rumors.
Meanwhile, Eng and's preparations for war
continue unchecked. The admirals are busy
inspecting various vessels with view of
chart+riny or purchasing them.
The Standard expresses the greatest dis
satisfaction at the proposal of arbitration by
crowned heads, and asks who will be able to
be the impartial Judge and how will he get at
the fac s. Will Komaroff and Lumsden be
placed in the witness-box? The Standard
concludes that any such settlement, even if
accepted by Russia, would only shelve the
matter for short time.
PARIS, May l.
The Suez Canal commission, COM osed of
representative of the powers, and appointed
to fix the status of the canal in the event of
war, will be dissulved Immediately upon the
declaration of war between England and
Russia.
LONDON, May l.
The government has chartered the steam
ship British Empire. The Alaska will be
armed with ten forty pound guns.
The Times this morning says: The Budget
is ingenious and in principle equitable, but
can hardly be reckoned among the courag -ous
and lO2i,al achievements of constructive
genius in finance.
The Standard says the days of peace and
prosperity when liberal chancellors were en-
harrassed with surplu.es, are passed. MIR.
Chlders has met The difficulties with cOursg-
1 he scheme, on the whole, is highly com
mendable one.
The morning papers all comment favorably
on the Budget. The Times and Telegraph
advocates an increase in customs duties on
tea.
The Standard laments that Gladstone
should have consented to propose plan for
the settlement of the Afghan dispute. of
which the nation cannot approve.
II is reported at St. Pc ersburg that the
Gar will shortly visit Cronstadt.
Advices received here state that deputa-
ton of the inhabitants of Herat waited upon
the governor recently and desired him to in
form the Ameer that the people would rather
suffer the hardships of a long seige than sur
| render to Russia.
Lloyd's telegram from St. Petersburg
today, states that the Russian government
has forbidden the entry OF ships into the port
of Cronstadt. Vessels now on their way to
Cronstadt will probably be required to load
and unload in the new canal.
PARIS. May l.
1t is rumored here that Russia has m ade
counter proposals to England. and that these
proposals will probably be accepted by Eng
land.
VALPARAISO, May /.
Two Armstrong guns, seventy Founders,
were recently sold here to the British gov
ernment.
LONDON, May l.
The dockyard authorities at Sbeerness has
been ordered to furnish Immediately ID add-
tional torpedo boats.
MELBOURNE. MAY l.
Incessant cxertions are being made to
place the colony of Victoria in state of
security against attacks by Russian cruisers
in case of war. Popular enthusiasm has
been thoroughly aroDseJ. Military and naval
preparations are in high state of efficiency.
The port of Melbourne is considered impreg-
nable.
PARIS. May l.
There was 5uoyant feeling on the bourse
today, and general rise in prices took place
BERLIN. Miyl
There was an important recovery in prices
on the b)urse TO-DAY. owing to the favorable
! outlook and better quotations in prices.
Russian and Turkish securities advanced
materially.
LONDON, May /.
The Ameer has sent troops to occupy Ar
doban Pass to prevent Russian surprise OF
Herat by that route.
The Daily News says: A special messen-
ger has left St. Peters burg and will arrive in
London Monday or Tuesday bringing Rus
sias answer which will probably be a formal
acceptance of England's proposals.
The Car has intimated to England that he
earnestly desires peace.
The News in an editorial says it rejoices
that the prospects If peace between England
and Russia are brighter than at any time
during negotiations.