New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-25
TIE WAR CLOUD OYER ENGLAND.
BRITISH TROOPS NOT NEEDED AT HERAT.


THE AMEFR ABIE TO DEFEND THE TowN-DEBATE
IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
LONDON. April 24-Dispatches from Cabul state
that the Ameer of Afghanistan has reiterated his
statement that he is competent to defend heraV
arainst the Russians without the aid OF BRUSH
troops.
In the House of Commons this afternoon, Henry
Latouchere and Henry Richard, both Radicals
asked whether the Government before deciding 10
90 to war with Russia. would seek the ofhces Oh
friendly power to obtain n peaceable settlement.
Mr. Gladstone replied that never in the present
correspondence with Russia or the discussion VI
serious questions at present before Parliament hau
the Government said anything in prejudice Oh the
idea advanced by the questoners. As, however,
every answer made by the Government to inter-
.rogatories put in the House Of Commons was an
announcement to Russia, the Government MI
Gladstone said have decided that 1t was neither
advisable nor convenient to make declarations 10
Russia through Parliament.
The Armstrong works at Newcastle, having re-
ceiyed an order from Russia for large quantity Oh
war material have declined to fill 1t, and nave
given notice TO the British Admiralty of the nature
of the order.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, sister of the Car, is
greatly distressed at the strained relations existing
between Russia and England. She is prepared to
start. if necessary, in few hours for Coburg
where she will live IN case of war.
The telegraph line between Meshed and Teheran
(Persia) is broken. Sir Peter Lumsden the CHIEF OIL
the British Commission TO arrange the boundary
between Russia and Afghanistan is thus prevented
from communicating direct with London;
ST PETERsBURG. April "a. 1t is stated here that
naval officers who had been retired on half pay
have been ordered upon the active list pending the
controversy with England.
ROME, April 24.-The POpOlO Romano states that
Italy is desirous of maintaining neutrality III case
Sr. PErERsDuRG, April 24.-It is reported here
that the Russian troops are vanelng upon ilrp p
An extraordinary credit of 25,000,00O roubles for
the Navy is about to be granted.
CoNsTANTINOPLE, April 24.-The batteries on
the Dardanelles are being hastily repaired.
VARIOUS VIEWS OF THE TROUBLE IN ASIA.
CHICAGO, April PA dispatch from London
to The Noes says: Military preparations continue una
bated and the reserves rapidly nobizng. Through
out the kingdom quarters are being prepared Tor
possible call on the militia. The ammunition factories
belonging to the Government up TO the present have
been unable supply all demands, but numerous Offers
have been received from private firms capable of eff
cient work.
The Standard says The extreme tension between Eng
land and Russia continues but yet there has been no
absolute diplomatic rupture That is the least disquiet
ing which the truth car be told. The deadlock
is not whit less serious because the day passed with
out bringing crisis 1t is no longer a question OF
disputed frontier We believe negotiations on that sub
ect for the moment set aside Satisfaction for the
Pendeh incident monopozes the whole regard OF the Min
sters and ambassadors. The 1t is discussed the
more hopelessly remote appears the prospect OF an
agreement. In demanding satisfaction England Is
simply telling the mischovous nrcbrands who shelter
themselves under the authority OF the Gar that they
persist the old game they will no longer play 1t with
impunity
The Tunes says: There Is no reason why the crisis
should not suddenly become acute II Russia s deter
mined not to avail herself OF English advances, and the
maintenance of diplomatic relations will lead 10 no use
ful result The withdrawal OF sir Edward Thornton ana
Baron de Stael Will not OF necessity lead to nna
rupture WILL however. accentuate the position ana
warn other powers OF the necessity OF bringing I'M
mediate pressure TO bear Russia If they want 10 avert