The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-16
MAX MULLER's VIEWS.

LONDON, April lU.-frO1eSSOr Max Muller,
Oxford, known authority on all political
questions relating to Eastern affairs, submit
ted, last night, to the following interview:
In case of war, will the indian troops remain
loyal?
Max Muller History does not record one
instance of Indian troops deserting to the ene-
my. The native of India may be relied upon
1t is almost religious feeling that prevents
him from harming one from whom he has ac-
cepted Payment OF any kind. So long, there
lore, as Ell gland proves punctual AID liberal
paymaster, she need never fear for the native
troops"
What about the numerous tribes that noA
acknowledge a Russian protectOrate?
Nobody really knows what these will DO in
the event of war. They consist of innumera-
BIZ family groups, whose dwelling place is un-
S6lri5 certain, who are each governed by separate
be treated with separately. Money will, of
course, be great element in determi ming
whether they will support Russia with enthu-
SlaSm or net, but money alone will not do.
These people have strong political and reli-
gious feelings, which must be stirred in the
right way if anything is to be done with them.
CONDITION OF OoNsoLs.
LONDON, April 1912 m "A better feeling
on the st ok exchange to-day than prevail d
foreign funds are dull. Consols for money and
accounts, " hich closed yesterday at 94S
opened this morning at 95A., The price then
receded to 94A, but recovered and is now 95A.
Russian securities which closed yesterday at
81 are now 951a.
A TRICK OF THE RUSSIANS.
LONDON, April 1O.-Russian agents in Len
don have visited tine offices of number of
for the purt hase of their fast going vessels.
extraordinary offers for steamers az ouSed the
suspicious OF the officers Of of the companies
who, u on inquiry, became convinced that if
the vessels were sold they would be used by the
huSSan Government for war purposes, and SO
reported he facts to the British Admiralty.
1t was stated at the foreign office. this after
noon, that Russia had not yet replied to the
demand of England for d full explanation re-
pecting the Russian attack on the Afghans.
THE QUEEN TO RETURN.
LONDON, april 1O.-It is reported tina the
Queen will return to ENGLAND immediately
from AK Les BaineS, i'll view of the crisis in
the relat ons between England ann Russia.
%, COO men from the army reserves and the
whole militia will be called out. The naval
reserves viii be US for defense.
KAMERoFF ASKED TO EXPLAIN.
LONDON, April 10.-In the House of Com
mons to-day, Mr. Gladstone said reply was
received from Russia last night This stated
| that Russia had already asked Gen. Kamerof
to explain his conduct in attacking the AT
ghans at Penjdeh.
Mr.. Gladstone stated that Russia had not
yet received Gen. Kameroffs explanation il
| regard to the question of the present occupa
| ticn of Penjdeh. Mr.. Gladstone stated he haC
been in communication on this subject witt
| Sir Edward Thornton, British Minister at st
l H6leTSDurR, ana CQdG The ldUGSr ndu INFORMED
| him that the Russians do not occupy. .Penjdeh
| but have receded to the positions they Occu
pied before the battle with the Afghans.
| WITHDRAWING FROM THE sOUDAN
| LONDON, April 1U.-1he Morning Post sta e
that cen +o Woiseey e. has been ordered to with
| SOudan for service elsewhere.
| THE POSTS OPINION.
LONDON, April 10.-The Post, In an editoria
| says 1t is almost impossible to deal patientl
with Mr. Gladstone's statement that he ha'
asked Russia to explain the attack upon tht
| Afghans, and the additional statement tina
| DeGierS hoped that the incident might no
| interrupt the negotiations. Even those mos
all the negotiations are now closed. Tn
| question lies in nutshell. Russia ieither di
or did not aequaint General KomerSt
THE NEWS OPINION.
LONDON, April 1O.-The News says: TIL
| agreement between England and Russia. tha
! there should be no advance of outpoStS, mus
now have reached the chief of the Russia
that agreement can be adhered 10, war may
still avoided. The crossing of the Kusbk Rive
by the Afghans might have justiae
further advance on the part of the Russian:
but not direct appeal to arms. War can no
only be avoided by a prompt disavowal
Russia of Gen. KomarOff's action and qua
antee against its repetition and by honorabl
action on her part regarding the Joint Bount
airy Commission, which up to the present tim
the Russians have Knocked and evaded. Pa!
efforts give little ground for any hope or bell.
that Russia will observe with greater fidelit
her obligations in the future.
WAR MATERIAL FOR INDIA.
LONDON, April 10.-The leading officials
WoOlwich arsenal have been summoned to Il
war Office to attend conference upon Il
question of war material for India. The s
William Armstrong Gun Manufacturing Coz
pany have received orders from the Cover
meHG for the immediate construction of nine
field guns. The employees in this company
establishment are already working on doub
time to fill Government orders.