Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-15

The AfgIlanistan ImbroslIo.
LONDON, April 14th.-In an interview
with Earl Granville Fehmi Pasha said the
Porte was unwilling to enter into an active
alliance with either England or Russia. 1t
is reported that Earl Granville protested
against the adoption of neutral policy,
implying the closing OF the Bosphorus TO
English men of-war.
Preparations for war continue with in
creasing vigor. A force of extra workmen
has been engaged at the Chatham dock
yard to-day.
The Government has received a telegram
from the English agent at MeShed, stating
that it is rumored among the Af.han5 that
the Russians are al MaTuchak.
NEWSPAPER TALK.
LONDON, April 14th-The Daily Neus in
an editorial this morning says: - If Gen
eral komaroff7s report were the only an
swer Russia would give, there would be
little need of the formality of a declaration
of war. The guns would 90 off of them
selves. We have rather to fear bland and
eyasive answer"
The Standard complains Of delay caused
by communicating with Sir Peter LumS-
den. THE Government" it says, ought
to depend upon its own accounts OF events
and to ignore the accounts of Russian Off
GERS, which are sure to contradict English
accounts. While we are collecting evil
dence Russia is pushing her troops for
ward. Unhappily there is nothing III the
news from Russia to indicate that COLI
sion can be avoided"
CABINET COUNCIL SUMMONED.
LONDON, April 14th-5 P. M.-The Cabinet
has been summoned to an immediate coun-
ell in consequence of the receipt by the
Government of further important dispatches
in regard to the Afghan question.
LONDON, April 14th-The Cabinet was in
session one hour and twenty minutes. I'M
mediateiy after adjournment Earl Gran
vile had prolonged interview with Mu-
surus Pasha, the Turkish ambassador, and
Fehma Pasha, Special Envoy from Turkey
ANOTHER ASSURANCE" FROM RUSSIA.
LoNpoN. April 14th-Gladstone in the
House of Commons this afternoon, stated
that word had been received from Sir Peter
Lumsden which showed that there was no
confirmation of the report that the Russians
had advanced to Murghab river after the
battle of Penideh Continuing, Gladstone
said that the result of the Government com
munications with Russia, concerning the
reported advance amounted to Il renewal
of the Russian assurance that no such ad-
vance viii occur if the issuing of contrary
instructions can prevent 1t.
GERMANY WILL NOT ACT As MEDIATOR.
PARIS. April 14th.-A special dispatch
from Berlin to the ,Iour,tGi des DeJdtS says ::
England and Russia have not sought the
good offices of Germany as mediator in
the Afghan difficulty, and Germany cannot
afford to act in this capacity.
THE AMER CONSENTS.
LONDON. April l4th.-Lord Dufferin mas
informed the Government that the Amer
consents to the passage of the British
troops through Atghanistan.
ORDERED TO ARCHANGEL.
vienna, April 14th.-The Russian Grand
Duke Vladimir has been ordered to Arch
angel to review the troops aud feet consre-
gated ut that post.
POLISH UPRISING FEARED.
VIENNA, April 14th.-There is news from
Russian Poland to the effect that the Rus
sian police are searching all chateaus and
castles in Podoiia and Ukraine for arms,
Selling all they find unless the posseSsors
hold a special license TO own them. This
is attributed to a fear of Il Polish uprising
in the event Of war between England and
Russia.
THE REPORTED ADvANCE-rHE QUEEN
MESSAGE.
LoxpoN, April 14th.-Earl Granville, For
eign Minister, stated this forenoon, i'll the
House of Lords, that the Government Is
still engaged in making inquiry into the re-
ported advance OF the Russians TO the
Murghab river
Referring to the Queens message calling
out the reserves. Earl Granville said what
ever measures might be taken, they would
entirely meet the requirements o. tse In
dian Government.
DISAPPOINTMENT AT GLApsToNEs COURSE.
LoNnoX. April 14th-There is very gem
eral disappointment over the text and tone
of Gladstones statement in the Commons
last evening. Every one expected he would
state the immediate intentions Of the GOV
eminent. instead of finding excuses for
more delay at a time when past delays have
caused dangerous amount Of irritation,
Russia in the meantime pushing forward
her troops in fevcrish haste The Govern
ment saws any advance of the British troops
into Afghanistan might be interpreted that
England despaired Of peace, while she
really entertains strong hopes that 1t may
be obtained The Gay begins with the
gravity of the situation unchanged. Not
withstanding Yesterdays social by-p!ay of
the Gar with Sir Edward Thornton on the
large purchases OF Russian bonds in the
Stock Exchange for Berlin account, the
opinion Of this mornings press can be well
summarized that the situation Is not
changed and that there is still some faint
hope Of peace on one side and 4 strong
doubt as to the possibility of ayerting war
on the other side.
MARINES ORDERED To JON THE BALTIC
FLEET.
CHATHAM. April 1lth.-A large draft OF
marines have been ordered to join the Bal
tic fleet at Davenport tomorrow.
REPLIES EXPECTED.
LoypoS, April 1Ith.-Sir Peter Lums-
denis reply and gen. komarotf report are
expected in London on the I'D inst. Gen.
Komaroff-s reply to Dc Giers' request for
further explanation OF the affairs OF March
Both, which request was made at the in
stance Of the British Government yestcr-
dav, is expected to arrive on the 18th INST.
COURIER SERVICE To BE ORGANIZED.
LovDoN. April l4th.-Thc British For
cisn ONCE has sent directions to the Brit
ish Minister at TcheTan to organize q
courier service to fill up the gaps in the
telegraph lines. ny which communication
is had with Sir Peter Lums.icn.
THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE.
The latest reports from Neshed explain
the Russian advance on the Nurghab river
rs q C0ssacl. reconnaissance toward MaTu-
chalk, 10 obtain information regarding the
Afghan positions. The Cossack>, accord
ing 20 these reports, afterward returned to
Pul-T-Khi-ti.
RUSSIAN TROOPS ALLOWED To Pass THROUGH
PERSIA.
TEnERAN. April 14th-The Teheran Ga
1etic says the Shah has consented TO the
marching of Russian troops across Persian
territory TO reinforce the army now operat-
ing on the Afghan frontier.
a MORE PEACEFUL TENDENCY.
LeyboS. April 15th-A. M.-The DGiiy
Nclps, In an editorial this morning, says
The situation shows a more peaceful ten
dency, bUt though the intentions OF Russia
are COED now, We cannot assume that they
viii be carried out. Events have simplitied
England task II war is 60 he avoided It
must be shown that the tlghans. and not
the Russians. are blamahia for tGe recent
collision, and also that omarOlf's action
is no part of the Russian policy. Then
there must be no further Russian advances.
If Russia is as anxious for peace as England
is peace oughtto be secured.
UNcoNFIRMED RUyeRs.
LONDON, April 14th.-Rumors were cur
rent in the House of Commeas tonight
that the Russian troops were advancing TO
Hpraf These minors have NOT been pDn-