St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-30
RUSSIA'S ULTIMATUM.
She Makes Demand That England Ac-
cept Her Proposed Boundary
Line.
EGreat Britain Refuses to Accept She
Will Proceed to Occupy
herat.
Orders Issued for Immediate Mobfl-
tzation of the Entire Russian
Army.
The London Post Says That Diplo-
macy Should Cease and War
Begin.
ULTIMATUM.
The AngIo-Russian Rupture.

The AngIo-REssian Rupture.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 29.-The car
has sent an ultimatum to Great Britain de-
manding that the latter shall accept Rus
sia's proposed boundary line between
Turkestan and Afghanistan. If Great
Britain refuses to accept, Russia will pro-
ceed to occupy Herat.
THE GREEDY MUsCoyITEs.
A dispatch to the Times from Tirpul,
dated April II, says: Large Russian REIN
forcements are coming from the Caspian,
but the number of troops east Of the Cas-
plan is exaggerated. The Russians doubtless
intend to make a dash % Herat The state
ment that the Afghans attacked the Rus
slams at Zulfcar is untrue. The people at
Penjdeh were quiet and indus
trious. The Russian troops are
close to Aktapa. The commanders
haue occupiep the governor tent and issued
edicts as governors. They have also
forcibly demanded the surrender of
all presents given the Afghans by
Sir Peter Lumsden. 1t is generally
believed here that war now, although
it would give Russia few successes against
Afghans, would result in the breaking up
of the Russian empire, while by waiting a
wear or two. when Russia will have COM
peted her railways, the issue would be un-
certain. The firm attitude of England eX-
cites warm devotion here"
DIPLOMACY SHOULD CEASE.
LONDON. April 29.-The Post this morn
ing says it thinks the time has come for the
diplomatist to stand aside, and England if
she wishes to safely guard her own inter
ests. besides fulfilling her duties to the
ameer. must have recourse TO the sword.
The News in an editorial says: ''If the
Ameer refuses to yield Maruchak, we are
bound to help him repel Russian aggression
and occupation"
The News also suggests that it is a seri-
Gus question whether there is any use Of
continuing the negotiations with Russia.
CONSIDERING \ REPLY.
The car and his ministers to-day dis
cussed the telegraphed summary of the
English proposals. A grand council has been
summoned to consider the full written
dispatch and what reply shall be sent
BY Russia. The iron clad man-Of-war Duke
of Edinburg, is being repaired and will have
an increased armament. The arSenals and
ship yards are overwhelmed with work
Military orders have been issued calling
into service ali men liable to duty in the
first reserve.
1t is stated that the government has re-
ceived an important memorandum from
Lord Dufferin, vicerOy of India, upon the
views of the Indian government and upon
the action of Russia since the beginning of
the existing controversy over the definitive
boundary of Russia and Afghanistan.
DONE FOR A PURPOSE.
The Standard, referring to the occupa-
ton of Meruchek by the Russians, says:
There can be no question of Afghan provo
cation in this instance. The occupation Of
Meruchek stands out broadly and undiS-
guisedly as an invasion of the territory of the
Afghan without even the pretense of the
military assuming that the occupation Of
Meruchek is correct There is but little
doubt that it can be anything but delib-
crate act of aggression, and the act of ag-
gression has the appearance of being specially
chosen in order that there may be no possl-
bility of further mistake. 1t IS deliberate
break Of a solemn covenant, fragrant
violation of Russia'S promises and assur-
ances.
BUT LITTLE HOPE.
The Times, in a review of the recent
actions of Russia says that the spirit thus
revealed leaves little hope that England
last overturcs will receive a satisfactory re-
ply A refusal to treat upon that basis will
Involve diplomatic rupture which is but
little removed from actual war.
ANOTHER CRUISER.
The steel man-Of-w Howe was launched
at Pembroke, Wales. yesterday. This new
addition to the British navy carries ten
guns, and will have a crew of 450. The
Howe is twin-screw steel-armOr-plat ship
OF 900 tons burden and 700 horsepower.
INSPECTION OF TROOPS.
The Duke of Cambridge. commander-in-
chief of the army, to-day inspected the
troops at Aldershot that are under orders
for active service in case of war.
No MORE CONCESSIONS.
The speech of Mr. Gladstone in the house
OF commons Monday upon the vote of credit
of S55, 600. 600 was received with profound
Interest throughout Europe, and was pub
lShed III full in all the newspapers. 1t has
dispeled any idea that may have been en-
tertained heretofore that England will make
concessions to Russia. The general opinion
of the press is that the speech makes war
certain. The newspapers are filled with
discussions of the probable alliances the re-
spective belligerentS may make in the event
of war. now thought 50 near At hand, not
being confined 10 Asia, but being extended
into Europe.
TO BRING MATTERS To \ CRISIS.
Itwas during the meeting ut Rawal-Pindi
that Earl Granville told Earl Dutferin that
though he regarded the occupation of
Penjdeh of little consequence, Yet he at
tached the greatest Importance To the re-
tention Of Meruehek, which is half way be-
tween Penideh and Bala Murghab Once
the Russians gain that point they will be
able to threaten Balkh and cut off commune
cation with Cabul. The latest Russian adj
vance is expected to bring the question to
crisis. The current opinion is that Russia
Is really preparing for war much more
rapidly than she appears to be, the Russian
papers being warned to secrecy. 1t Is re-
ported that the khan of Bollhara earnestly
warned the ameer not to neglect Cabul and
Balkh. while taking steps TO protect the
army marching on BalSh. His letter con-
cludeS: Il know for certain that the Rus
slams intend not TO march beyond Herat.
but Will cut of your line of retreat to
Cabul and EnglandS line of retreat to
Candahar.n
THE LAST HOPES DISPELIED.
The Russian advance south of Penideh
and the occupation OF Meruchek are re-
glried in parliamentary circles as diSpelling
the last hopes of peace, and as Z precursor
of Russian advance upon Herat. The chan
mel feet is retiring from Ireland.
LOOKING TO ENGLAND.
A Rawal-Pindi letter states that the
ameer of AfghaniStan regards the Russians
as enemies. anxious To seize Herat. the
whole of Afghan TurkeStan and Dadek-
shed and therefore looks 10 England, appar-
entity in all sincerity, to aid him in repel-
ling the Russians.
THE REPORT CONFIRMED.
A Reuter- dispatch from Cairo confirms
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