Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
GLADST0NE'S HARDFIGHT
DEFEAT AVERTED ONLY BY
THE THREAT TO RESIGN.

The Agreement Not Contaminated, but
Only Ready for Russian InspecttOn-
Condie Stephen Reaches London At
ter a Fast Trip from Tirput-Russia
and Italy at Outs.
LONDON, May 12.-It is reported that
Russia is adding .12O0O troops to her
frontier guards in Poland on the lines to-
ward Austria and Prussia. Such action
on Russia's part necessitates an equal in
crease of troops on the Austrian and
Prussian sides. Russian papers suggest
The submittal Of Russia's bill for her pre-
parations to the mediator between the two
nations, With the understanding that Eng
Land shall pay the bill if the arbitrator
decides that England is responsible for
the cause of the dispute.
A telegram from Rome reports the eX-
istence Of friction in the diplomatic rela-
tions between Russia and Italy, and it is
stated that Russia WAS the only power
that supported Turkeys protests against
the Italian occupation of Massowah.
RUssIA's WAR MOVEMENTS.
The Russian Imperial Council on war
have ordered the transfer Of the military
and medical stores from KraznOvOdsh to
sary department to get ready to equip
100000 reserves.
Articles tor the formation of steam
boat company for operation on the river
OXus have cen submitted for approval
to the Council Of the Empire.
Gen. AnnankOtf mas started to push work
on the trans-Caspian railway.
Condie Stephen. tee bearer of the dis
patches from Sir Peter Lumsden, has ar
rived in London.
MR.. STEPHENS TRIP.
Mr.. Stephen, of the British Afghan
Boundary Commission, who arrived to-
day, left Meshed, Persia, April 23, on
barely an hours notice, having been or
dered to proceed to England with all
speed. He travelled six days and nights
on horseback, averaging 100 miles daily,
until he reached the Caspian sea. Cross
ing the Gasp an he caught a train one
hour after his arrival on the western
shore, and reached Tidis after a railway
journey of y hours. He received
every attention and facility from the
Russian officials. The Governor of
Tifls rendered him the greatest assist
auce, arranging by telegraph for RELAYS of
horses along the route. Mr. Stephen ar
rived in Berlin yesterday morning via st.
Petersburg. He denied that the battle at
Pendjeh caused the retirement of the
British tlrce to Tirpul. He says that Sir
Peter Lumsden had made arrangements
a long time previously to fix his camp at
Tirpul.
The Afghan frontier convention submit
ted TO NJ. de Giers contains no pledge or
ference to Russian advance upon
lerat 1t relates solely to the frontier.
MOVEMENTS OF THE COMMISSION.
The British Commission started from
rpul directly after the PendJeh battle,
aching the Parapamisusm mountains. A
rifle snow storm rendered progress
Nv. Many camp followers We're lost.
e defeated Afghans retreated by an
her route via Maruchak and Bala Murg-
an. The Pendjeh valley is a most
.-rtle oasis and lovely country, with
splendid pasture lands. In the spring
time the ground is literally carpeted with
flowers. DR.. AitchesOn, botanical
expert, was delighted. He made a
valuable collection of flowra. The val
ley abOunds in game. The party
killed $50 pheGsants daily. The Murghab
abOupds in water fowl. The hills are
stocked with gazelle. antelope, wild sheep
and pigs. The Atghans were always
Kind and attentive to the wants Of the
commission, and did their utmost to pro-
vide them with food and comforts. The
party saw the ruins of numerous ancient
towns. When Mr.. stephen left the COM
mission all the members were in good
health and spirits.
RUSSIA BELIEVED TO ACCEPT.
LONDON. May 13, 3 ANA dispatch
from st. Petersburg arrived last night.
Baron de Staal Immediately bad an inter-
view with Earl Granville. 1t is snrmised
that Russia accepts the convention.