The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-04-11
that now acknowledge Russian pro-

M. M. NOpuRV reaily Knows Wnat
these will do in the event OF war. They
consist of an iunuinerahle family OF
groups, whose dwelling plaSe is uncer-
tain, who are each governed by separate
laws and traditions, aud who must
therefore, be treated with separately.
Money will, of course, be great sle-
mont In detormining whether they will
support Russia with enthusiasm or not.
But monsy alone will not do. Those
people have strong political and relig-
ious feelings, which must be stirred In
the right way If anything Is to be done
with them.
0LADsroNE's MARTIAL sTATEMENT.
even the most sanguiue believer in
peace would have been converted last
night could he have heard Mr.. Glad :.
stone'a martial statement in the horse.
Old mombers say he was never. before so
pathetic, yet powerful. His career Ms
in no listeners mind half SO clearly as rs
In his own. He spoke slowly, csrs-
fully, with purely artificial emphasis,
but all his words wHre distinctly threat
entng and his intention was war. like,
The speech pleased most of those who
are most anxious TO have the fight out
now with Russia.
Mr.. Gladstone added that Russia had
not yet received Gen. Komacofl's expla-
nation. In regard to the question Of the
present occupation of Penjdeh, Mr.
Gladstone stated no had been In com.
munication on this subject with Sir Ed
ward Thornton, British minister at ST.
Petersburg, aud that the latter had in-
formed him that the Russians do not
occupy Penideb, but have receded to
tho positions they occupied before the
battle W In the Aighans.
RUSSIA AND THE SHIP OWNERS.
Russian agents in London have VS.
| tied the offices OF number OF steam-
ship co upanies and made heavy bids
for the purchase ol their iast-going VS.
sells. The extraordinary Otiers for
STEAMERS have aroused the suspicious OF
officers OF the companies, who, upon in-
quiry, became convinced that If the yes.
sells were sold they would be used by
the Russian government for war pur-
poses, and so reported the facts to the
British admiralty.
1t was stated Mt the foreign Office this
afternoon that Russia had not vet re.
piled to the demand of England for a
iull explanation respecting the Russian
attack on the Afghans.
GEN. wOLSELEY TO WITHDRAW.
/. The Morning Post states that Gen.
Wolseley has beon ordered to Withdraw
one-third of his entire force from the
Soudan for service elsewhere.
COAL coNsRACTs CANCELLED,
Most of the owners of collieries in
EAglsnd and Wales have cancelled all
orders for coal to be shipped TO Russia,
atthe risk OF being sued for breach Of
contract.
THE "PosTr OUT OF PATIENCE.
The Post, in an editorial. says 1t is al
most impossible to deal patiently with
Mr.. GladstOne's statement that he had
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the Afghans, and the additional state
ment that DeGiers hoped that the acci-
dent might not interrupt negotiations.
Even those most desirous of peace, the
Post says, must feel that all negotia-
lions are now closed. The question lies
In nutshell: Russia either did or did
not acquaint Gen. Komaroff with the
agree nent of March IL.
WHAT THE NEWS THINKS.
The Daily News says the agreement
between England and Russia that there
should be no advance Of outposts mus
now have reached the chief Ol the Rus
slams, stationed on the Afghan frontier
III that agreement can be adhered To-
war may still be avoided. The cross
ing OF the Kushk river by the Afghans
might have justified further advance
on the mart of the Rus.
SLAMS, but not direct appeal. Ia
arms. War can now only
he avoided by a prompt disavowal by
Russia Of Gen Komarofl's acton, and
a guarantee agai vst its rcpetition, and
by honorable actions or her mart re-
garding the joint boundary commits.
sion, which, up to the present slime, the
Russians have mocktd aud evaded.
Past efforts give little ground Tor the
hope or belief thas Russ will observe
with creator fidelity her obligations In
the iuture,
THE QUEEN TO HASTEN HOME.
IL is reported that the queen win re.
turn 10 England at once from Aixles.
Baines, in view ofthe crisis In the rela-
ton between England and Russia,
Sixty thousand men from tho army re-
serves, and the whole militia viii be
called out. The naval reserves will be
used for home defense.
A DENIAL.
AK LIES BAINEs, FRANCE, April TO-
IL Is reported that the queen has made
arrangements for her Immediate return
to England.
WHAT RUSSIA SAYS.
In the house of commons to-day Mr.
Gladstone said reply was received
from Russia last right. This stated
that Russia had already asked Gen
Komaraf to explain his conduct In at
lacking the Afghans at Penjdeh.
CONSULTING wEAPoN-MARERs.
The leading oiti cials of Woolwich ar
senal have been summoned to tho wal
office to attend conference upon the
question ofthe dispatch OF war ma erial
to India. The Sir William Afmstro
gun manufacturing company has re-
oeived orders from the government fol
the Immediate construction of 90 neld
guns. The employees In this compluy's
establishment are already working on
double time to I'LL the government or
ders.
AGAINST SEARCHING sHIPs.
Lord FItzsimmons, under secretary
for foreign affairs, stated that England
had denied that the French had the
, right, as they claimed, 30 search for con.
trabands OF war, neutral vessels bound
for Hong Kong.
STOCKS MORE PEACEFUL.
In London and on the continent the
stocks TO day developed more cheerful
tone and prices recovered, owing u
the belief that Russia would
succeed in explaining the Penjdeh affair
satisfactorily 10 England.
DuFFERTN's DESIRES.
Lord Duilerin, after consultation with
the ameer, urges the government e
order an Immediate advance OF troops
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couriers with orders to the Afghan
chiefs to meet him at Cabul for tho pur.
pose OF holding war durbar.
LURtD LETTERs,
Letters from So. Petersburg, mailed
NJ Berlin, In order TO escape Rus
, sian censorship, charge the Rus.
, sian minister OF war Will
having sent AN order TO Gen. KomaroiI
at about the end of February, 20 bring
on conflict with tho Afghsns, and h
Is stated that Gen. Komaroff started
: from Merv with reinforcements for
Pull Khlsti, and took advantage OF III.
favorable opportunity to make an nt
, tack soon after his arrival at tho latter
place.
RussIA's REPLY RIDICuLED.
The Tories ridlcule Russla's reply Il
England's demand for an explanation
OF Gen. komarotf's attack on the Al.
ghans. They argue that II will bo i'm
pOsSible to recaiva Gan KomaroIia de.