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

London Papers Bitterly Sarcastic Over
sia-MOre Moderate Journals Regard
1t As Wise. Only Because 1t Gives Eng.
land Time to Fully Prepare for the
Inevitable Struggle.
LONDON, May 5.-The Post, in an editorial
this morning, says: "One more humiliation,
when they crowd so thickly on u.s. would be of
little moment If thereby We avoided war; but
even If the frontier question is settled the inevi
table conflict will only be postponed for a brief
period"
The Standard says editorially: "Eayl Gran
willie throws up the sponge in the most artistic
manner. We have no doubt that when the
British empire perishes il, too will have learned
to die @sthetically. Ii remains To be seen how
much life there is In it yet The only serious
matter is Lumsden, whom all Asia is Laughing
at. We are unable to say what will become OF
him. Will he be able to report the severity OF
the fineness Of Russian humor. AT any rate, he
has not surrendered the frontier. That is left TO
negotiation.
The Times, in an editorial, says: "There is
little to be thankful for except the fact that war
has been avoided at a price which as yet we are
unable to calculate with precision. as il is de-
pendent upon the Russian governments ability
to curb the aggressive spirit Of the military
party"
More Moderate Papers Approve.
The moderate papers and the public in gen.
eral are inclined to approve the present plan of
settlement, as it will allow England time in
which TO put her army and navy in perfect
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jority believe to be certain to occur. The only
fear expressed is that the government cannot
not to advance beyond the frontier, which when
settled is expected to leave Zulficar and Maru-
chak within the Afghan lines. There is a sud-
ments both here and in Russia, but prepara-
tions will probably continue on both sides.
They will be less hurried but for that very rea-
son will be conducted on a more solid footing.
The King Of Denmark for Arbitrator
The Standard repeats the statement that the
king of Denmark will probably be accepted by
Russia and England to arbitrate upon the ques-
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RUMORED RESIGNATION OF LORD DUFFERIy
II is rumored at the stock exchange that the
Earl Of Dufierin has resigned the Office of vice
The Globe Of to-day says that the so-called ad-
justment Of the Anglo-Russian dispute is a poor
shift, which amounts practically to nothing
more than o truce for avertipg collision, and
which will result in nothing but a transfer of
the difficulty from Mr.. Gladstone's shoulders to
those of his successors
Russia VIII Certainly Get Pentdeh.
The Standard, commenting on Mr.. Gladstone's
speech in the house of commons last evening on
entertained that the arrangement between Eng
land and Russia includes the surrender OF Penj-
deh to Russia"
Sir Peter Lumsden Ordered Home.
In the house of commons this afternoon Mr.
Gladstone, in answer to questions. stated that
Sir Peter Lumsden, the British Afghan bound
Ary COuliulSSloucT, anQ COl. stewart had been
ordered to come home Immediately.
Saeers and Threats from Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 5.-The Noue Vresaya
says 1t is evident that the English cabinet is
content with much less than when they hurled
their thunderbolts around on account on the
battle Of Dashkepri. The question, however.
will never be settled until the dominfons of the
car ana those OF the queen are conterminous
Gen. Grant sleeps an Hour I'm Bed.
THE Longest SLEEP HE HAS HAD IN BED TN
MONTHS.
NEW YORK, May 5.-When DR.. Douglas came
to Gen. Grants house last night there seemed TO
be some cause to fear that the night would be a
restless one, consequently the doctor stayed all
night. Contrary to expectation Gen. Grant
slept yesterday one hour on his bed which is
longer than he has slept on his bed for months.
He had more sleep Yesterday than he has had
for weeks. Col. Fred Grant says he Is feeling
quite well this morning.