New-York tribune., 1885-03-05
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
THE GARRISON AT KAssALA DEFEATED.

DANGER OF FAMrNE-A LETTER FROM GENERAL
GORDON WRITTEN IN OCTOBER.
SuAKIM, March 4.-The garrison of Kassala has had
another battle with the Haddendowas and been
completely defeated The Emir writes that unless
speedilyrelieved tho garrisonwf succnmb to famine
VIENNA. March 4.-Advces from Constautinople
state that Fehmi Pacha, Special Envoy from
Turkey to England. has been instructed by the
Sultan to inform Earl Granville that the
Porte considers the answer sent by Eng
land to Turkeys question concerning
the British attitude toward Italy's conduct
In Egypt and the Soudan vague and contradic-
tory.
LoNDoY, March 4-7Ae Pal Mall Gazette this af-
Colonial Agents resident in London to attend q
conference on the offers made by the Colonies to
furnish the Home Government with troops for ser
vice in the SOudan.
BRUSSELS March 4.-Colonel Strauch, president
Of the International African Association, has just
made public letter written to the Association
by General Gordon, dated Khartoum,
October 20, 1884. General Gordon de-
scribed the fearful sufferings of tho
beleaguered garrison and inhabitants of Khartoum
and said that he hoped to leave the place in De-
cember Then he intended to proceed direct TO the
Congo country by going up the White Nile anu
across the equatorial provinces.
KORTI. March 4.-The last convoy OF wounded
from Gakdul has arrived here The route IS still
infested with robbers. General Wolseleys head
quarters will shortly be removed to Dongola.
The removal Of General Wolseley's headquarters
from Korti to Dongola will bring his troops below
the third cataract and within reaching distance OF
Wady lialfa and kOrosko. Detachments OF troops
Will be maintained at various points along the river
to communicate intelligence and to assist General
Brackenburys force to reach the new base OF
operations. General Backenburys retreat has
hitherto been unmolested and 1t is hoped that he
will reach Meraweh in time to make q junction with
the guard of General Wolscley's army which
is falling back to Dongola.
THE LONDON PRESS :ON MR. CLEVELAND.
LONDON, March 4.-I'he Daily Neus says
edItorally President Cleveland will have the hearty
sympathy OF England 1t is desire that there should
be perpetual peace, growing friendship and
increasing commerce Everything bringing US
nearer together in interest and feeling
gain both and TO peace and freedom throughout
the world President Cleyoands inaugural address was
full OF promise and worthy OF his great personal
reputation"
Ihe Standard speaks OF the inaugural address OF Presi
dent Cleveland mournful tone. 1t tnat he care
fully avoided tckllsh ssues His speech manly and
sensible but void OF distinct declarations OF Democratic
policy. There nothing tangible in the address
either condemn admire. The Standard thinks tnat
the outlook for Mr. Clovelands administration 10 gloomy,
because hc has record TO back him. ,
The IfD's tho address Is conceived IN worthy
spirit, but throws no light ON the main questions await
me telegraph says the inaugural procession In wash
ingOn to-day augured well for the success OF the Demo
cratic regime America holds such an important place III
the comfy OF nations that II Is hardly eSagger-
ated to say that when she 10 prosperous
aud happy the Of the world sympahzes and is ben