The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1885-04-02
THE UNGRATEFuL TURK.

Seeking Alliance with Russia AEalnsa
England-EngI gland Actively Preparing for
War-The Militia Called Out-Special Ses-
sion of the Cabinet-Anairs in the SOuCan.
LONDON, March 26.-There is great ex.
citement here over reports from Con-
stantinople to the effect that the Porte
has asked advice of Bismarck in regard to
a Turco-Russian alliance against En-
gland. The War Office is besieged with
newspaper men, eager to learn particu-
lars, but no information of reliable
character is forthcoming. The general
feeling is, that in spite of the
assurances of the Government,
war between Russia and England
is inevitable; and every one knows that
when once such war is begun, it will
mean a bitter conflict, probably of many
years duration. The likelihood of Tur-
key having resolved ON treachery toward
England does not surprise any one, as it
is a well-known fact that the Sultan has
long been eager to distract the attention
of his people from the extraYagances of
his Court, and that nothing could do this
so cffectually as war, is generally con-
ceded. The huge orders given by the
Government for supplies and munitions
are regarded as positive evidence that
the Govern ment is preparing for great
conflict.
CONFIRMED.
LONDON, March 2G.-It has been def
nitely ascertained that the Porte has
asked Prince Bismarck for advice CON
cerning the advisability of an alliance be-
tween Turkey and Russia against En-
gland.
TIE ALARM SPREADING.
LONDON, March 25.-The feeling OF
alarm in ministerial circles at the pros
pect of a Russo-Turkish alliance can
hardly be exaggerated. Lord Granville,
Minister for Foreign Affairs, had a special
interview to-day with b 9th Musurus
Pasha, Turkish Minister, and Fehmi
Pasha, special Envoy of the Turkish Gov
ernment to England. In consequence of
the critical turn which the Afghan ques-
tion has taken, securities of all descrip,
tions are weak. Consols are falling rap
idly, and at 2:30 p. m. are quoted at
81 Is. This is drop of three-eighths
per cent. within an hour, and is looked
upon as conclusive evidence that news of
the gravest character may be made public
any moment.
THE MILITIA CALLED OUT.
BosToN, MASS, March 25.-The Herald
prints the following cable dispatch re-
ceivcd in Boston from reliable source,
which says: "There is great excitement
in London. 1t is reported that $4,000
militia have been called out. Rumors are
thick that Russia has rejected the
English proposals."
THE CABINETS DECISION.
The Cabinet held special session this
afternoon on the Afghan difficulty and re-
Il Of ho4
she commence forthwith the work of
dclimitating the Afghan frontier, in
accordance with the understanding under
which Sir Peter Lumsden and the British
surveying party passed so many months
in the Ameer's dominiOns. All the officers
belonging to the British Indian army, and
now in Europe on furloughs, have been
ordered to Immediately rejoin their re-
spective regiments.
TIE TENSION INCREASING.
LONDON, March 26.-The tension be-
tween Russia and England is increasing.
Consols are one-half aud Russian securi-
ties one per cent lower.
REDoUBTs DESTROYED.
SUAKINI, March 2G.-General Graha am
has caused the redoubts thrown up at
Hassan to be destroyed, having
become convinced of their total
failure as a military defense. The total
loss of the rebels in Sundays engage
men was 5000 men. Thirty-four female
warriors were also found among the
slain. The British had 1000 camels cap
tured or killed.
THE BRITISH WERE DEFEATED.
ROME, March 26.-The Diretto says that
the British were really defeated on Sun
day in the fight near Suakim, and that the
ff,
Arab world. It win be necessary for Italy
to send 2, 200 more men to Massowah, in
order to avoid any risk of suffering as
Graham has done from a too meager
force.
Captain Groppi who is to be on Gen
eral Graham's staff had n long interview
with King Humbert before starting for
Suakim.
REBELS READY TO REBEL.
SUAKId, March 26.-GeDeral Graham
b"s received overtures from several
tribes now with Osman Digna, who arc
inclined to rebel against their leader If
assured of favorable treatment by the
British.
A NOVEL WATCH TOWER.
SUAKIM, March ga large convoy,
carrying stores and provisions to General
McNeilI, at Hashan Zereba, left Suakim
early this morning. The advance of the
convoy is being closely watched by MEM
bers of the signal corps from a captive
balloon. Should an attack in force be
made by the rebels on the transport col
umn, notice will be signaled from the
balloon, and additional troops hurried to
the rescue.
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General Grants Condition.
NEW YORK. March 2G.-GeneraI Grant