Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-04-02
THE TOPIC OF THE HOUR.

The War Cloud ON the RussO-Englsh Hori-
xon-EngIand's Ultimatum and Russiaf
wariness-A Russian Officers Opinion
The Reinforcements Needed In Inoia-
Active Military Preparations-Stin Hop
ing for q settlement.
RUssIA'S REFUSAL AND ENGLAND'S ULTI'
MArUM.
LONDON, March PA special edltlon
Of the Globe, just out, has caused intense
excitement throughout the city. The
Globe says it has positive information
that Russia has refused to accede to En-
glands request for mutual withdrawal OF
troops from the disputed territory In
Afghanistan. The Globe, in an author
itative tone, further states that in conse-
quence of this refusal, Lord Granville,
Minister for Foreign Affairs, has sent an
ltimatum to Russia, and demanded
an answer thereto no later than Monday
next. The Globe has on previous occa-
sions succeeded in publishing reliable
advance news, and many are inclined to
accept it's present statements. Should
they prove true, it is difficult to imagine
how a complete rupture and speedy dec"
laration of war can be averted.
NO LET UPIN THE EXCITEMENT.
LONDON, March 27.-There is no let
up in the excitement this morning. Inc
streets are thronged in font of the news
paper offices by crowds of excited men
anxious to learn the latest developments
with regard to the Anglo-Russian dispute.
The situation up to noon was without
change. No news tending to prove or
A. CIT ton hnS
The financial and speculative feeling is
slightly feverish this morning, and there
is little desire to trade. On the STOCK
Exchange dealings are, as rule, In smaA
lots, and quotations are easier.
A RUSSIAN CAPTAIN ON THE OUTLOOK.
NICE, March 27.-The Central Ne,os
correspondent was to-day accorded an
interview with Captain Abkanoff, Rus
sian Military Governor of Merv, who is
sojourning here for his health. That
gentleman, replying to the correspond
ent's request for his views in regard to
the chances of war between England and
Russia, stated that he had little doubt
that conflict between the two countries
would occur, and it would be hard to pre-
dict the result. The war, if once com.
menced, would undoubtedly be long
and bitter one, and it's result would set,
tie forever, or at least for long time
all differences between Russia and En-.
gland with regard to their Asiatic posses.
sions.
:sIt is the only way in which the differ
ences with regard to the Russo-Afghan
frontier can be settled. The present
threatened outbreak of hostilities between
those countries over this question:" con-
tinued Captain Abkanoff, "has long been
breaking, and matters now seem to be in
a fair way of reaching climax. Ii wal
is meant neither power have a moment to
lose 1t will be question of a race be-
tween the armies of the two countries for
Herat, and the one which obtains posses
sion will have much advantage. Russia"
concluded the Captain, "never had better
opportunity, and her troops ought to
seize Herat before the English can get a
chance to fortify, and make it impreg-
uable.
LONDON, March 2S.-The Indian Gov
eminent estimates that in case of war it
will require immediate achievements
equal to twenty-six regiments of in
fantry, three OF cavalry, two batteries OF
field artillery and eighteen batteries OF
horse artillery. In view of the possible
call for transportation of this large body
OF troops committee Oh mobiliza-
ton has been formed in the transport
department., and is arranging for the use,
upon demand, of several of the swiftest
vessels of the transatlantic steamship
companies, including the America and
the Arizona. The military stations on
the Mediterranean have been ordered
to overhaul their magazines and
to put into preparation for
active service all gun.boats and
torpedo vessels within their jurisdic-
ton, as part of the achievements re-
quired for India. 1t is in contemplation
to send from Suakim the troops now
forming the garrison there, together with
the Grenadier Guards, now with General
Graham, provided arrangements are eff
fected with the Porte whereby Suakim
may be garrisoned by 5000 Turkish
troops in lieu of the British force. This
plan would not be carried out, however,
until after General Graham had inflicted
a decisive defeat upon Osman Digna.
STILL HOPE FOR A SATISFACTORY SETTLE
MENT.
LONDON, March 2s.-In the House of
Lords last night, Earl Granville, replying
to interpretations, reiterated the Govern.
ment's understanding that an agreement
exists that binds Russia to take no action
on the Afghan frontier which can be con.
strued as hostile. He said that the Gov
ernment had taken an unfiinching attitude
upon the Afghan question, and were fol-
lowing out policy agreed upon by both
political parties. Negotiations with Rus
sia were in constant progress, and that
meanwhile the Ameer had promised to
perfect neutrality. The Govern
ment was hopeful of reaching satsfac-
tory understanding with Russia, but it
was as yet impossible to say how soon
the negotiations would be terminated.
STILL PUTTING OFF THE EVIL DAY.
LONDON, March 2S.-In reply to Ear,
Granville's demand for immediate ac-
ceptance or refusal of the proposition to
vacate disputed territory until the boun-
Diary commission decides the frontier, M.
De Gieres, Russian Foreign Minister, has
promised that a definite answer will be
given not later than Tuesday. Opinion
in London is divided as to whether this
means that war will be declared by Tues
day or whether it is simply another ex-
pedient of Russia to gain time for fur.
Their movement of troops toward Afghan
istan.
Defective Ammunition.
LONDON, March 2s.-General Wolse.
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