Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-30
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THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE
BITTER FEELING in ENGLAND.
War Cannot Much Longer Be Averted.
RIEL AND HIS FORCES INTRENoHED.


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England at Last Realizing that the
Troubles ON the Afghan Frontier Are
Fart OF Settled POiicy-An English
Cry for an Immediate Declaration Of
War.
LONDON, April 3O.-It is confidently stated I'm
ministerial circles that the government pos
sesses information which shows beyond a doubt
the premeditated character OF the Russian
policy of aggression in Afghanistan. 1t is re-
ported that Earl Dufterins latest dispatches
throw additional light upon this matter. Lord
Dufierin throughout has been doubtful of pa
cific settlement.
Odessa advices mention the fact that the
Grand Duke Alexis, chief commander of the
Russian navy, is expected there soon. The fit
ting out of men-of-war at Nicolaieff is nearly
completed, and it is reported that Russia is pre-
pairing to encamp $4,000 troops at Merv; Tur-
Key mas ordered the native papers to keep a
strict silence respecting the position of the
Dardanelles in the Afghan question.
THE WAR CANNOT BE LOCALIZED.
The Daily Nelrs says that the idea OF local.
Izing the war is chimerical. The Baltic powers
have no more right TO close the Baltic in the
event of war than England and France have to
close the English channel. The Ners saws that
Turkey is entitled To close the Dardanelles, but
says that those who believe that Russia will be
ceedingly credulous. and would probably also
believe that the sultan wants TO see Russia at
Constantiuope.
CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION
The Times says: I've have no means OF know
ing whether Russia is or is not advancing be-
yond Maruchak. She may be at Bala Murghab,
or even nearer TO Herat than that town il.
The Standard says: - Russia ga rs i'm strength
every hour by gaining time. Ii We are forced to
draw the sword, let us do so before the moment
for striking with effect has been suffered pass
by"
Maruchak Not Occupied by Russians.
In the house of lords this afternoon Lord
Hranyle' bT bioreigh & secretary a1nonnsed that
Lumsden which contradicted the report of a
Russian advance upon and occupation OF Maru-
chak.
SIMLA, April 3O.-In official circles here the
occupation OF Maruchak by the Russian ad-
vance Is regarded as doubtful. 1t is expected
that British military commission will be sent
to Teheran. The Duke and Duchess of Con-
naught will remain at Meerut.
kOmarOH Reiterates His Story.
ST. PErERsBUBG, April 3O.-The oDfcia, Mes
senger to-day publishes telegram from Gen.
komarori, which is reply To "a dispatch of Sir
Peter Lumsden the British commissioner de-
the battle on March 3Oth, on the kushk river,
between the Russians and Afghans. Gen. Ko-
maroh i'm the dispatch published to-day, ad-
mits that lie had received order from the
Russian war office, previous to the battle not
to occupy Penjdeh, but says that other officers
on the frontier had not yet been advised OF the
receipt of such order. Referring to the
alleged advance of Russian troops previous to
the fight, he says that only a sotnia of Turco-
mans had advanced toward Penjdeh, but they
had no intention of attacking the Afghans, and
withdrew when the latter approached them in
his former assertion regarding the audacity and
arrogance of the Aighans, their daily drawing
nearer to the Russian camp, their occupation of
commanding position on the left OF the camp,
and the other events which led up to the battle.
TURKEYS INTEREST TO REMAIN NEUTRAL
PARIS. April 30.-Essad Pacha, Turkish am
bassador to France in an interview to-day said
that in his opinion ii to the interest of Tur-
key to remain neutral i'm the event Of war be-
tween Russia and England.
The Occupation OF Herat Discussed.
VIENNA, April 3O.-The Tdgbta,fs St. Peters
burg correspondent says: "a council of war was
council discussed the necessity of occupying
Herat Eleven vessels of the Cronstadt fleet
have gone to the Baltic"
Train Robbery I'm Indiana.
MASKED MEN STOP THE TRAIN, SHOOT THE Ex-
PRESS MESSENGER FOR REFUSING TO OPEN
THE SAFE, WHICH THEY BLOW OPEN AND ROB
500.
CHICAGO, April 3O.-The Louisville express
on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
railroad, due here at o'clock this morning
was stopped near Harrodsburg, Ind, shortly be-
fore midnight, by band of masked robbers.
The latter were on horseback, and compelled
the engineer and fireman to leave their engine.
Entering the express car the American express
fusing to unlock the safe was shot dead. The
safe was broken open, but was found to contain
but 500. The scene of the robbery is among
hills and stone quarries, and is thinly settled.
Stock and Grain Burned.
STAUNTON, VA, April 3O-The fine barn Of
Henry kainer, in Augusta county, was burned
last night, together with a large quantity of
stock and grain. The loss is $4,000, partially
insured in home companies.
The Strelok at New York.
NEW YORK, April 3O.-The Russian man-of-
war StrelOk, which left Norfolk yesterday,
passed Sandy Hook, inward bound, at $50
O'Clock this morning.