The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-21
MORE WARLIKE.
Less Chance Of Settlement Be-
tween England and Russia.

tween England and Russia.
Both Nations Continue Actively Pre-
pairing for War.
Russia Making Preparations to
Take Herat.
Fears Of a Difficulty Between France
and England.
LONDON, April 20.- 1t is stated 10 Liberal
circles that the negotiations regarding the from
tier question have assumed q less favorable as
pect, owing to a revival by Russia of Ques-
tions which had been assumed as settled.
The Standard says that despite the apparent
peaceful settlement of the negotiations, there
are Indications sufficient to warn reasonable
men against the assumption that the storm
has passed. The continuance of Russias ar
dor III preparing for war, and the exultation of
Mnscovite papers in reminding the British
that their threats are futile, suggests that the
Russian statesmen may attempt to push their
advantage beyond the limits which the Glad
stone Cabinet even, can tolerate.
continuous interchange of dispatches has
been kept up since Saturday, between Earl
Granville and M. de Giers. The indications
are again more warlke. The breach between
Russia and England is widening, and the pos
sbility of an anicable settlement is considered
nore remote than at any time during the past
few days.
1t is considered significant that all the mem.
bers of the Cabinet remained in London over
Sunday.
The English Blue Book puts the effective
strength Of the British regular army at 1888, 900
men; that Of the reserves at At 900 men; that
of the militia at 125,000; and that of the vol
unteers at 215 600.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 20-The report
gains ground that England has made fresh
proposals which Russia is inclined to accept.
The Russia newspapers welcome what they
call the retreat of the British, and agree that
peace is assured. .Thirty-two men-of-war are
in complete readiness to put to sea from
Cronstadt in response to orders issued this
morning.
LONDON, April 20.
The Standard believes that the following is
the basis of the reported compromise between
England and Russia:
Russia consents to an immediate meeting be-
tween Gen. Zeleno and Sir Peter Lumsden at Pull
Khatum. Russia and England having approved the
limiting zone which is included in the territory be-
tween the Lessar line on the south and the line
from Ak Tepe to Pull Khatum on the north,
cuding Pull Khatum and including Pendjeh. Rus
sia renews her assurances that further advance
will be made, provided the Afghans do not attempt
to regain their former positions. The commission
is instructed to hnd practicable frontier north of
Meruchak. and to the south of Pul Khatum, re-
storing Zulfkar and Akrobat to Afghanistan. Pend
jeh is to be ceded to Russia, and friendly agree
ment is TO be made with the Ameer.
The Times states that the government has
been informed that the captains of all British
trading vessels now at Danubian ports are pre-
pairing to leave the Danube and Black Sea, to
guard against detention and capture in the
event of a blockade OF the Dardsnelles. This
has resulted in rise of freight rates.
English engineer officers have been sent to
Alexandria to inspect the forts and TO report
upon the best way TO put them Ia an immedi-
ate state OF defence.
RAwAL PiNDI, April 20.-While the Amser
was here he expressed confidence in the ability
OF the Afghans to repel Russian attack with
out outside aid, and In Difference to his wish
the orders to English officers to fortify Herat
were resciuded. Preparations for war, how
ever, continue unabated. The troops which
we're assembled here have returned to their ro-
spective depots, but are held in readiness for
active service.
The movement of field stores to Pishin and
Quetta continues Fears are expressed that
the English cabinet will coneeds Penjdeh TO
Russia, thus giving Russia diplomatic tri
nmph. The popular feeling In Afghanistan
is more friendly to England than it has been
at any time since the late war.
LONDON, April 20.-The cabinet met to-day
to consider the contents of q number OF impor-
tant dispatches just received from Lord
Duffsrin.
Earl Granville stated this afternoon in the
House of Lords that the government has re-
ceived despatch from Sc. Peter Lumsdsn
which contains a contradiction of the account
OF the feniaeh incident as given by General
Komaroff.
Gladstone in the House of Commons this
afternoon made the following statements: The
government on Friday received a despatch
from Sir Peter Lumsden but this telegram
was not an answer to our inquiries and instruc-
tions were 1esp pitched to him on the 10th inst
IL will be necessary to await that answer be.
fore we can make any statement
Lord Randolph Churchill, Conservative,
asked Mr.. Gladstone how far England was
complicated and how far responsible in the
suppression of the Bosphore Egyptien at
Cairo.
Mr.. Gladstone replied that Egypt had not
acted alone ia the matter and admitted that
England was not in a position to disclaim all
responsibility for the act He gave notice that
the government would introduce ths expected
motion for vote of credit tomorrow.
WARSAW, April 20-The Tagblatt, the
Russian official organ for the government Of
Warsaw, states that Russia is making the
necessary preparations for the taking of Herat.
LONDON, April 20. The Premier's replies in
the House OF Commons concerning the Bos-
phore-Egypten and Afghan incidents. were
very guarded He answered number of
questions about the Anglo-Russian dispute
-aith studied evasion, and in ell he said In the
House today added little or nothing to what
has been already known.
AS evidence of the bellicose feeling among
the members OF Parliament, it may be men,
toned that when Gladstone unequivocally
stated that Sir Peter Lnmsden's telegram of
Friday confirmed his previous accounts Of the
fight at PeDjdeh and conficted with those
made about the same battle by Gen. Komaroff
the declaration was received with a low ripple
OF satisfaction, which soon developed into
cheers.
LONDON, April 20.--The Standard, in an
editorial this morning, says it hopes that Eng
land will support the Khedive In his contro-
versy with France concerning the suppression
of the Bosnhore Egyptien. II England ac-
cedes to Frances demand for a withdrawal of
the decree of suppression ana the punishment
of the officials who executed the decree, the
Standard thinks it will make a serious mis-
take. The Bosphore Egyptien was justly
suppressed, and If it is allowed to resume its
aUdaciou5 career England will confess more
fagrantly than ever that in Egypt chs has un-
dertaken task which she has neither ability
to execute nor courage to reliuquish.
A despatch from London to the Telegraph
states that fears are entertained there of the
gravest results from the peremptory demand
of France for the reopening of the Bospbore
Egypten newspaper office, aud for the pun
violated the publishers right Of domicils by
invading his premises and forcbly suppressng
the paper.
PARIS, April 20.-The French press uuani-
mcusly insist that the government shall con.
tinus its demand upon Egypt for full satisfsc-
tion for the suppression of the French news
paper at Cairo.
Fears are entertained that the Besphore-
Egypten affair is likely to lead to difficulty
between France and England.
The situation at the close of the session in
Parliament this evening, was one of q general
feeling oil uneasiness, bordering on alarm.
Effect ON the Markets.
PARIS, April 20.-The Bourse opened firm,
but closed at general decline, on alarmist ad-
vices from London and Berlin.
BERLIN April 20-The Bourse today was
heavy and prices lower, because of adverse ru-
noors from London. Russian securities fell 9
per cent.
VIENNA, April 20.-There was weak feel
ing on the Bourse today, in sympathy with the
depression OF other Boursss.