Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01

Ing cstu Lioyu says tndL AL interview
between the three emperors is projected for
August 9th.
vienna, April 80.
The Tagblatt's ST. Petersburg correspond
ent says a council of war was held on the
oath inst. 1t is believed the council discuss
ed the necessity of occupying Herat.
Eleven vessels of the Cronstsdt fleet have
gone to the Baltic.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 80.
Arsenals and ship yards are overwhelmed
with work. The breaking up ice in the har-
bors is dangerous to navigation.
LONDON. April 80.
Advices from Tirpul, under the date of the
26th inst, state that the Afghans show in
creased friendliness towards the English.
The Afghans ascribe the conflict to jealousy
on the part of Russia, lest England should in
tefere actively in the affairs of Central Asia
ST. PETERSBURG, April 80.
Military orders have been issued calling
into service all men liable to duty in the first
reserve.
HELsINGFoRD, April 80.
The Dagblad thinks that Russia has the
power to hurt England seriously upon the
sea. The paper says four Russian fortresses
on the Baltic will require assistance and that
any engagement with the English fleet in the
open sea is out OF the question.
The NovOe Vremya is annoyed at the
statement of the Dagblad, and tries to lessen
the effect of its article.
In referring to Gladstone's speech in the
House of Commons, the Novoe Vremya says
Russia cannot agree to an inquiry into the
Pendjeh affair.
ODESSA, April 80.
Advices mention the fact that the Grand
Duke Alexis, chief commander of the Rus
sian navy is expected there soon.
The fitting out of men-of-war at Nicelaeiff
is nearly completed, and it is reported that
Russia is preparing to encamp $4,000 troops
at Merv.
LONDON, April 80.
The Times says: We have no means of
knowing whether Russia is or is not advanc-
ing beyond Maruchuk. She may be at Bala,
Murghah or even nearer Herat than that town
is.
The Standard says Russia gains in strength
every hour by gaining time. If we are forced
to draw the sword let Us do so before the
moment for striking with effect has been suf
fered to pass by.
ODESSA, April 80.
Turkey has ordered native papers to keep
strict silence respecting the position of Oar
danelles in the Afghan question.
The Daily News says that the idea of local
have no more right to close the Baltic in the
event of war than England and France have
to close the English Channel. The News
says that Turkey is entitled to close the Dar-
danelles, but says that those who believe
that Russia will be safe from an attack in the
Black Sea, must be exceedingly credulous
and would probably also believe that the Sui
tan wants to see Russian troops enter Con-
stantinople.
LONDON, April 80.
The News, in an editorial, says, if the
Ameer refuses to yield Maruchak. we are
bound to help him repel Russian aggression
and occupation.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 30.
The Odessa division of the Russian army,
numbering 10000 men, has been ordered
from the Black Sea to the Caspian and garri
sons in and around Odessa will be replaced
by troops from the interior The sum of
l 1.OOO, 900 roubles (S975 ,000) has been award
ed to complete the defences of Odessa.
Two hundred workmen have been sent to
Svealborg to strengthen the military defences
at that important post. The government is
buving coal abroad at any price and is engag-
ing the services of large number of labor
ers.
LONDON, April 30.
The Armored turret ships Rupert and De-
vastation have been put in commission for
active service.
VIENNA, April 80.
The Politische Correspondence says that
the report of the proposed meeting of three
emperors Aug. 9th, is without foundation.
PARIS, April 80.
The newspapers here express the wish that
peace may be maintained. The Temps says
it is Bismark's place to prevent the catastro-
phe of war between Russia and England
If he does not prevent the mortal duel.
LONDON, April 80.
In the House of Lords this afternoon Lord
Granville, foreign secretary, announced that
telegrams had been received from Sir Peter
Lumsden, which contradicted the report of a
Russian advance upon and the occupation of
Meruchak.
A dispatch to the Times from Tirpul, dated
April 9th, says large Russian reinforcements
are coming from the Caspian, but the number
of troops east of the Caspian is exaggerated.
The Russians doubtless intend to make q dash
to Herat The statement that the Afghans
attacked the Russians at Zulflcar is untrue.
The people of Penjdeh were quiet and indus
trious. Russian troops are close to Aktepe.
The commanders have occupied the COVER
nors' tents and issued edicts as the COVER
nors.
They have also forcibly demanded the sur
render of all presents given the Afghans by
| Sir Peter Lumsden. 1t is generally believed
here that war now. although it would give
Russia a few successes against Afghanistan,
would result in breaking up of the Russian
Empire, while by waiting year or two, when
Russia will have completed her railways, the
| issue would be uncertain. The firm attitude
of England excites warm devotion mere.
| ST. PETERSBURG, April 80.
The Official Messenger today publishes a
telegram from Gen. Komaroff which is re-
plv to the dispatch of Sir Peter Lumsden,
! denying the accuracy of Gen. Komarofi's re-
port of the battle of March 30th on the Kushk
river. Gen. Komaroff in his despatch pub
lished today, admits that he had received an
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 an order.
Referring to the alleged advance of the Rus
sian troops previous TO the fight he says that
| only band of Turcomans had advanced
toward Penjdeh, but they had no intentions
of attacking the Afehans and withdrew when
the latter approached them in hostile atti.
tude. Gen. Komarof reiterates his former