Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-08

THOUGHT To SECRETLY CONTEMPLATE THE
SEIZURE OF HERAT-THE TIDE TURNING
AGAINST GLADSTONE.
special Cable Dispatch TO THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, May S.-The rumors of threatening
clouds on the peace horizon mentioned In YES
terdays dispatch confirmed by the pessi-
mlstic tone of the continental authorities this
morning. Much of this is apparently of German
origin, still there is U3deniab!y a growing feel
ing mere OF something wrong. This is expressed
In the papers. hut more clearly and generally in
private conversation, but il is difficult 10 fix
dennltely just where the trouble exists and pre-
clsely the nature OF ii.
THE INDIAN AND HOME GOVERNMENTS AT ONE
IT was again reported last night that Lord
Duferin had resigned. This is certainly un-
home authorities are thoroughly agreed on the
necessity of u breathing space. The reason of
this is stated to be that Ensland's position in
India is found not 10 be so strong as was an.
ticipated. The native press is rot unanimously
enthusiastic in Eng.and's behalf and the from
tier force is insufiiciently mobilized This ey-
plains why men and material are still being
dispatched i'm haste to India. / understand
that N.adstone has papers in reserve showing
strong case for peace.
GENERAL BELIEF THAT RUSSIA WILL SEIZE
HERAT.
The trans-Caspian railway is advancing
rapidly. Rails have been purchased for the
line from Askabad to Sarakhs en- route to the
Heri-Rud and Herat. The government organs
here profess TO believe that Russia will under
Europe believes this. The Russian press dis
tinetly repudiatc anything Of the kind lou
Will thus understand the general grounds of the
1snaes statement taiS morning that the i'm
preston Is growing throughout Europe that the
present reprieve will not long defer the evil day
GRAHAN's RAID on TACKHoL CONDEMNED.
There is the strongest feeling here against
Ten. Graham recent raid on Tackhol. This is
evidently q distinct breach OF the governments
promise of no more offensive movements in the
Soudan. Tho special correspondents dis
patches confirm the statements OF yesterday
about the British forces destroying wells. can
state that note is about to be forwarded TO
Gladstone, signed by many eminent huinuni-
requesting an immediate inquiry.
THE GROWING UNPoPULARITY OF THE GLAD
STONE MINISTRY.
concerning the ominouS clouds that hover
about the Gladstone ministry, can speak with
some confidence. There is severe disapproval
OF the governments policy In the Soudan and
this is gaining great strength on all sides The
conservatives are becomiuG stronger and more
vigorous under erChurchill sleadership, and they
will take advantage Of tf1. above when the at
tack on the ministry is insde next week on the
Budget. Every effort wilt be strained 10 make
this attack the most formidable yet. London
Is already placarded With appeals to working
men to come In thur thAusandsr to the meet,
ing In Trafalgar square 70 protest against tho
beer and spirit duty. The government has
already been twice defeated on vote on the
local taXa;ion question. The conservatives are
issuing urgent summonScs to every country
member TO be present. Hence a serious defeat
FOR the government is MOI improbable.
IL Is unnecessary TO point out the influence of
this on foreign affairs
Russia VIII Not Bind Herself Not 70
Occupy Herat.
House OF COMMONS, p. MI have unques-
uOnaoie authority for stating that Russia has
c;tegoricaily declined any treaty binding her
not to advance on Herat.