New-York tribune., 1885-07-17
THE ZULFIKAR DISPUTE.
REPORTED RUSSIAN ADVANCE DENIED.
RUssIA's CLAIMs-AN ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE
OPINIONS IN LONDON.

RUssIA's CLAIMs-AN ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE
OPINIONS IN LONDON.
LONDON, July 17.-The Daily Telegraph says
the Russians have made actual advance nor have
they occupied the Zukar Pass The Ameer invited the
British Afghan Boundary Commission to return to
Herat as precautionary on his part In the
event OF a formal movement Of the Russians.
The British Government has notified Russia that any
increase of Russian forces the direction Of Zufkar
viii be regarded as unfriendly action.
TEHERAN, July 16.-The Russians have permanently
occupied three positions Persian territory lying be-
tween Sarakhs and Pulikhatun
LONDON July 16.-Captans Yate and Peacock. who
sent by Colonel Rdgeway Herat have arrived at
that place.
The Pail Nall Gazette says that there should ibe no
dispute between England and Russia about the Zukar
Pass, because 1t ceded to the Afghans before Mr.
Gladstone retired from office The dispute now, Tho
Gasete contends, to whether the Afghans claim
part the Zulfkar position commanding the
pass and the possession Of which by the
Ameer would cut Off communication between
the Russian frontier post Akrobat and the wells
and pasturages In the valley to the north
of tho pass, which are admitted to be Russian.
M de Gcrs, Russian Foreign Minister, in the negotia
which resulted the Of the pass itself to
tho Ameer distinctly, The Gasehe says refused to
cede this position to Mr. Gladstone and he will not con-
eede 1t TO the Marquis Of Salisbury. 1t w,' declares
the paper be wanton naughtiness II the Marquis Of
Salisbury and Lord Randolph Churchill expose them
selves rebuff which only be averted by 1t
was Earl Granviles folly to claim this disputed land,
and it will be Lord salisburys crime II there be war
about It,"
Adviccs received In Berlin from st. Petersburg state
that the Afghan boundary question is not yet finally
settled, but that the main points adjusted. Tho de-
tails OF the frontier dclimatons are, 1t s said being
arranged satisfactorily to tho powers directly interested
end settlement OF tho whole dispute, which will be
ALI a
peced to be attained The advces state that
Russia has not demanded any definite guarantee
The Vienna Iolistehe Correspondent publishes semi
official dispatch from st. Petersburg to-day the Con-
ra Asia question: which says that Russia counts with
certainty the help OF France in any contest which the
Car may have with England In ASIA France, the ar
ticlc declares will DO compelled to establish proec
torate over Tonquin and the English in india will
then be between two res and their interest is to avoid
any policy likely TO lead to ranco-Russian alliance
This ia Offset the increasing friendncss between
England and Germany.
The Standard in editorial on the reported advance
Of Russian troops to Zuhkar Pass, Tho only re-
deeming feature OF the Intelligence from Afghanstan is
that tho Afghans have attached themselves firmly
than ever TO our side"
The Telegraph. In Its article the Afghan says
The objection Of tho Aneer OF Afghanisan to Russas
claim to position practically commanding the Zulfkar
Pas, Is supported by Lord Salisbury Lord sasburys
reluctance 10 consent 10 OHcr 10 SUBMIT tns
question In dispute joint commission is owing to his
belief that such would bc resutcss and would
only delay settlement OF the matter"
The Times in an editorial says that all the Powers with
the exception Of Russia have given their assent TO the
issue Of Egyptian loan Russas silence The Times
says Increases the apprehension IN regard to the Afghan
situation.
The Paris Temps says that the officers OF the Russian
Army now on furlOugn, havo been ordered to rcjon
their regiments ut once.
The stock Exchange closed with better feeling owing
10 favorable rumors respecting negotiations with Russia
Consols for aud the account opened at es7 the
price at which they closed Yesterday advanced to 99s
and then fell again. Later the market improved and the
closc 90 5-l6. Russian nuctuatcd also.
There was panic on The Paris Bourse today and a
owing to the reports that crisis between Russia and
England Imminent II is said that Russia 10
he gOtixting n war loan.
Robert Bourke. Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
the House OF Commons this afternoon stated that tho
Government had made representations 10 Russia In
gard 10 the recent foggng by Russian officials under
General kOmarohs command Of British Consuls clerk.
Russia. IN answer. Mr. Bourkc said had promised TO
make inquiry into the affair, and General komarof had
explained that at the time the man was whipped the
Russians unaware thar he clerk In the British
Consuis service, but supposed lie was a suspicious
person.