, 1885-04-29

display at RaWulplndl ana or Earl OuI-
FERNS fierce speeches. He adds that his
Government has approved the action of
General Komarof in Furnishing the AT
ghans.
In the House of Commons Mr.. Gladstone
stated that Sir Peter Lumsden had con-
frme6~the account of the situation on the
frontier.
Replying to Lord Randolph Churchill,
respecting the suppression by England OF
the "Bosphore Egyptien," Mr. Gladstone
stated that England was the responsible
suppressor.
The Standard, in a leader, defends the
action of the Government in suppresSing
the paper. which it considers was quite
proper.
The French press, however, are unani-
mously insisting that England must make
reparatiOn.
1t is reported that the Ameer of Afghan
istan is reluctant to admit the British into
his territory.
Thirty-two vessels of the Russian fleet
at Cronstadt have been ordered to sea un'
der sealed orders.
New York, April 22nd In the course
of a debate in the HOuseof Commons on the
Afghan Frontier question, Mr. Gladstone
stated that Sir Peter Lumsden's report COM
pletely contradicted the account given by
General Komaroff. He then demanded a
credit of four and a half millions for the
Soudan and six and a half millions for
other military purposes. He believed it
necessary to hold all the forces of the En-
pire, including those in the Soudan, avail
able for instant use anywhere.
Sir Stafford Northcote, while regrettlng
the postponement of the Budget, admitted
it was necessary because of the gravity OF
4hn c;f1ofiNn lint no TOulH rpfuSp Tn SIM
port a credit for the Soudan without fur
Their information.
In the Hobbies of the House it is con-
siderpd that Mr. Gladstone means to evacu-
ate the Soudan, and that the repeated IN
timation to hold all troops in readiness
means immediate war.
Mr.. Gladstone gave a denial to the re-
ported communications between the Pow
ers relative to the closing of the Darda.
nelles.
The American press notes the Signii-
cant success Of China in forcing France
to agree to IA treaty of peace without an IN
demnity and causing the fall OF the Ferry
Ministry. 1t considers this result will be
a lesson to all aggressive European
Powers.
New York, April 23rd.-The "Daily
News" in an editorial expresses the opinion
that Russia has declined TO make any fur
Their inqniry into the Penjdeh incident,
that the negotiations with the Sublime
Porte are progressing favorahly, also that
Italy has been requested to occupy Egypt
owing to the fact that the negotiations
with Russia are unfavorable to peace.
In the event of War, Sweden has decid-
ed to maintain q neutrality. She will
therefore prevent England coaling at Gott-
land.
The English residents at Odessa, appre-
hensive of an early outbreak of actual hos
%tilities, are preparing to leave.
1t is stated that France is threatening
to send q feet TO Alexandria to secure re-
paration for the suppression OF the "Bos-
phore Egyptien."
Advices from Java report that a great
volcanic eruption has occurred there.
The Marquis of Salisbury, in the course
of a speech delivered in Wales, asked why
securities should go untaxed, while real
estate property is so heavily assessed. He
also expressed his determination to sup
port a policy of protection.
London, April 23rd.-The stock OF sugar
at the four home ports on the 18th inst.
was 297, 900 tons as against 276,OO0 tons
for the corresponding period last year.
New York. April 24th.-London news
reports that there was an explosion of dy,
Mantle yesterday in the basement OF the
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