Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-20

"A 1t1tcn In tne NeSOt1at1OnS Between
England and Russia-The Indications
More Warlike than for Several Days
EXulfatiOn Of Russian Newspapers.
LONDON, April 20-It is stated in liberal cir
cles that the negotiations regarding the frontier
question have assumed less favorable aspect,
owing to the revival by Russia of questions
which had been regarded as finally settled The
Standard says that despite the apparent peace
full settlement of the negotiations, there are in
dlcatlons sufficient to warn reasonable men
against the assumption that the storm has
passed. There is no abatement OF Russia :
ardor in preparing for war, and the eXultation
OF the MuScovlte papers in reminding the Brit
lSh that their threats are futile suggest that
their statesmen may attempt to push their ad-
vantage beyond the limits which Gladstone's s
cabinet even can tolerate. The Times SAYS that
hopes of peace are not founded on the importa-
ton of any new element into England's treat
ings with Russia. 1t is simply known that in
the cabinet "a cold fit has succeeded the hot"
I'VE do not learn" says the Times, that any
definite proposal Offering a new ground for
agreement have been presented or accepted by
either side. Therefore, il would be madness for
the government to suspend its activity in pre-
pairing for war"
The Indications More WarIike.
A continuous Interchange of dispatches has
been skept up since Saturday between Earl
Granville, secretary of state for foreign affairs
and NJ. DE Giers, the Russian foreign minister.
Inc indications are again more warlike.
THE BREACH WIDENING.
The breach between Russia and England is
widening, and the possibility of an amicable
settlement is considered more remote than at
any time during the past few days.
The Nepaulese government is drilling y 900
Soorkhas, in anticipation of the Indian govern
ments acceptance of their offer of assistance
1t is rumored among Berlin diplomats that
Lumsden is soon to be recalled.
The khan of Bokhara has written to the
ameer, who Is his Son-in-law, advising him
against war with Russia.
'The Retreat Of the British
LONDON, April 2O.-A dispatch from st.
Petersburg says: The report gains ground that
England has made fresh proposals, which Rus
sla Is inclined TO accept. The newspapers here
welcome what they call the retreat of the
British and agree that peace is assured.
THE AMEER DECLINES ENGLISH AID
dispatch from Calcutta says: While the
ameer was at Rawal Pindi he expressed conf
dence in the ability of the Afghans to repel
Russian invasion without outside aid and I'm
difference TO his wish. the orders to English of
ficers to fortify Herat were rescinded.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR CONTINUE IN INDIA
Preparations for war; however, continued un-
abated. The troops which were assembled at
Rawal Pindi have returned to their respective
depots but are held in readiness for active SER
vice. The movement of field stores to Pishin
and Ouetta continues. Fears are expressed
that the English cabinet will concede Penideh
to Russia, thus giving Russia a diplomatic
triumph. The popular feeling in Afghanistan
is more friendly 10 England now than it has
been at any time since the last war.
III, me =, damss states lnat Ine government has
ish trading vessels now at Danubian ports are
preparing To leave the Danube and the Black
sea to guard against detention and capture in
the event of the Dardanelles being blocked.
This has resulted in a rise OF freight rates.
1t is considered significant that all the men,
bers of the cabinet remained in London over
Sunday.
STRENGTH OF THE BRITISH ARMY.
A Blue Book puts the effective strength Of the
British regular army at 1SS,OoO men; that OF
the reserves at A 900 men; that of the militia
at 125.0OO men, and that of the volunteers at
215, 900 men.
A CONTRADICTION OF THE wARLIKE RUMoRS.
The Pail Mall Gazette states this afternoon
that despite all the prevalent alarmist rumors
it is i'm q position to state that the differences
toward settlement.
KOmarOff's Account OF the Penfdeh
Affair COntradicted.
Earl Granville, British foreign minister stated
this afternoon in the house of lords that the
government has received dispatch from Sir
Earl Granville said, the government was not
to make public any further than to
state that it contained a contradiction of the
account of the Penjdeh incident as given by
Gen komaroff.
The government was, Earl Granville said
expecting further kilograms from Sir Peter
Lumsden and, until they were received, the
government would not be prepared to make
any further statement.
THE CABINET IN SESSION.
The cabinet met to-day to consider the con-
tents OF number of important dispatches Just
received from Lord Duiiern.
RUSSIAN ANXIETY FOR PEACE.
vienna, April 2O.-The Grand Duke Constan-
peatedly declared that the ear and the entire
imperial court Of Russia desired peace.
RUSSIA'S FLEET IN READINESS.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 20.-Thirty-two men,
from Cronstadt, in response to the orders issued
this morning.