The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-03
INQUIRY. Or Of referring the dispute 70 arbitra.

The London Standard says: whether the
reply of Russia be pacific or not. it must be
borne in mind that the struggle Of Russia and
England for supremacy in Asia has begun. The
Drientals have keen eyes. and judge q great deal
by appearances. The struggle is not one of
frontiers or of fine points, but of international
morality. 1t is competition for influence, credit
and prestige; and the side that sacrifices its
prestige throws away wantonly the weapon that.
in Asiatic warfare, is found to be of keeness
edge and most trusty temper.
The German Gazette, of st. Petersburg, states
that it is credibly informed that peace is assured.
The present diplomatic action of England is q
retRograde movement, which she seeks to make
as d~ecently as possible. The Gazette, in COM
menting upon this information, expresses Itself as
skeptical about the situation being so favorable
for peace as indicated.
LIE Nord, of Brussels, IN an editorial upon the
present condition of the relations of Russia and
England, says: mo self Prospecting govern
ment could submit the questions at issue to arhi-
tration- 1t would be impossible to find compe-
tent and impartial judges, possessing the elements
requisite to insure an equitable inquiry"
The publication Of the report that an agree
ment had been concluded between England and
Turkey, under the terms of which the former
power secures free passage for her ships through
the Dardanelles, IN the event of war with Rus
STA, and the Porte secures the occupation of the
Soudan by way Of Suakim and the restoration Of
Cyprus, in FIVE years from date, has caused
some concern among English diplomates. Many
politicians affect disbelief of the report on the
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England. The report, however emanates from
a source which has been found generally reliable,
and is published to-day in several Of the Paris
papers.
NJ. de Giers has already suggested to Sir Ed
ward Thornton that during the discussion of the
question Of the observance of the agreement of
the 18th of March, the work of delimiting the
disputed Afghan frontier proceed. 1t is said
that the Russian minister has proposed that
during the work of the delimitation the Russian
troops shall be withdrawn from Penjdch. It is
added, however, that in this proposal, M. de
Giers says, on the part of Russia, that in case of
doubt of the commission as to the rightful
boundary. the Lessar lines shall be accepted as
the correct ones, and that he insists the commits
sion shall be confined in its work to purely
Typographical CONSCIENTIOUS. lQeSS would ALMOST
certainly favor Russia.
On the part of England, NJ. DeGiers asks
that, pending the decision of the commissioners,
the Afghans retire from their present occupation
of Zulfkar. 1t is also reported that N. DeGiers
asks that during the work of determination, no
Indian advance shall be permitted beyond
Quota. The first army corps of India has pre-
pared to begin its march towards Pishin next
week. In the diplomatic contest for alliances, it
would appear that England is making better
progress than Russia. Besides the permission
to pass her ships through the Dardanelles, it is
stated that England has secured All understand
ing which secures for her the friendly neutrality
of Persia in the event of a war. The
Shah of Persia, it is said, has
already forbidden the Russians from conveying
warlike material across Persian territory, even
neartAstrabad. The British agent at Teheran
reports that England can secure any friendly
alliance she desires with the Shah for a British
guaranty of the integrity of Persian territory
and a money grant. Whether the Shah would
be able to prevent Russia from violating the
terms of the alliance is, however, another ques-
ton.
Letters from Sofia state that Bulgarian agents
are busily engaged in the work of fomenting, in
the Russian interest. an uprising among the
Macedonians, Bulgarians and Albanians in the
event Of a forward movement of Greek troops
from the North or South.
From Cottaro comes the news that all the
Austrian garrisons are being reinforced. A
number of Albanian committees have been
formed in Italy to assist in resisting any Austrian
advance.
Earl Granville stated this evening, after the
Cabinet council. that, from its latest advices,
the government had every reason to believe that
a pacific settlement would be arrived at with
Russia. The session of the Cabinet lasted over
IN hour. 1t is now known that the special Cab
met council held this afternoon was called to
consider a dispatch just received from Sir Ed
ward Thornton, at ST. Petersburg, in which he
informs the government that Russia had &C.
eepted. in principle, the English proposal to sub
NIT to arbitration the question of responsibility
For the violation of the agreement of March II.
The Money Markets..
LONDON, May 2.-The Economist says:
'Money during the week was extremely firm,
and the rates were weak. Stocks were feverish
and excited. Home funds were active, and there
were large dealings. Consols and foreign funds
fuctuated with the rumors Of peace or war.
Russians varied the most. At the close the
market was strong. Home railway securities
were irregular. There is a large account open
for a fall. American securities were steady, but
business was limited. Union Pacific advanced
I per cent. Central Pacific declined J, Denver &
Rio Grande ], Norfolk & Western l, Wabash
preferred q, and Wabash mortgage / per cent
Prices at the opening of the Paris Bourse were
firm, but closed weaker.
The feeling on the Berlin Bourse was firm,
owing to pacific foreign adyices. Russian funds
advanced nearly two points.
The Vienna Bourse was buoyart.
At Frankfort-on the Main a buoyant feeling
prevailed