Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
on THE EVE OF THE FIGHT.
EVERY INDICATION POINTING
TO HOSTiTATYES.

, LONDON, April 28.-The news of
another battle has greatly increased the
danger Of war. The Times says that the
rumor is probably first oozng out of news
which has been officially suppressed. At
present only the IRdepeRdence Beige and
DdlIg NegoS have received reports of the
battle. 1t is presumed that a body Of
Russians followed a body of retreating
Afghans while securing in the country
for the purpose of collecting information
and perhaps pushed to Chamennibeide,
thus coming into contact with the Afghan
troops on the direct route to Herat, or a
similar movement may have been made
from Zulikar or Akrabat.
NEW SOUTH WALES LOYALTY.
The government has accepted the offer
made BY New South Wales of their con-
tingent now in SOudan for service in India
or elsewhere. AS may be required by the
military authorities.
A special from Berlin to La journal
des DebatS of Paris states that Germany
is not disposed to become mediator be-
tween Russia and England. The dispatch
also SAYS that Russia even refuses arbi-
tration as a means of settlement Of her
present differences with England.
HOW WAR WILL BE DECLARED.
A declaration of war is not expected to
follow directly upon rupture Of diplO-
matic relations. Baron de Staal and Sir
Edward Thornton would be recalled, and
Russia would then probably order Gen.
KOmarCtf to advance on Herat, England
meanwhile occupying Quetta and Canda-
har. The fact that the Russian transport
which passed through the SueZ canal and
then was ordered back is still wait
ing at the entrance of the Suez
canal has caused some anxiety.
Grain freights to the north of England
from the sea Of AZOv were last week 26s.
and are now 33s. The first charter for
coal te he sent TO CrOnstadt was made at
West HaFtlepOOl Yesterday at IS. Sd. per
ton, which is nearly IS. above last years
rate. Russian importers are anxious to
get coal early into the Baltic. All British
merchantmen have been insured against
war risks.
During the last few days it has been re-
ported that the whole Russian coast of
the Baltic has been strongly fortified, and
that approach at any point is dangerous.
owing to the presence Of tOrpedoes and
sea mines.
RUSSIA'S MARCH TO HERAT.
A special dispatch from Tirpul, dated
April 16, says that the Russians occupy
A6tepe, and are actively at work making
a military road from Pendjeh to Herat.
The Cabinet was in session two hours
and twenty minutes this afternoon.
1t is understood that the budget for 1885
Will provide for the imposition of an In
crease of duty on foreign cigars.
Fhe cOmmissary department Of the In
dian army has completed arrangements
for furnishing transportation and pro-
visions in India for two army
corps. The first CORPS consists
of $4,000 British and 5000 native
troops, with 10000 camp followers,
transport animal tenders, 5000 horses
and 1000 transport animals. The second
corps consists Of 12,000 British and $1,000
native troops with 2S,000 followers, 5000
horses and 2S,000 transport animals. One
months supplies are to be sent to Rindli
Killa and AbdIlla and three months sup
plies to Quetta.
FRENCH PRAISE.
The newspapers at Paris to-day praised
Premier GladstOne's speech and applaud
the patriotism of the English Parliament.
La Temps says it expects that after eX-
hausting diplomacy in order to maintain
an honorable peace Premier Gladstone
will employ those rare administrative
qualities which made him the first finan-
cier of our time in preparing for war and
in carrying it to an end.
GERMAN NEUTRALITY.
The National Zeitapg, of Berlin, says that
Germany remains neutral in the present
crisis in the relations of England and Rus
sia, adding that no request has been re-
ceiyed for mediation. The N0tiOnGJ lei
t,tBd also denies that the Gar wrote to
the Emperor Of Germany that the chances
for peace had diminished.
Immense quantities Of Goals are being
shipped to Cape Town, South Africa, for
the use of the British armed cruisers and
s,rN
being blocked or an outbreak Of war be-
tween England and Russia.
RUSSIA OUT-AND-OUT FOR WAR.
A dispatch to La Independence Belize of
Brussels from st. Petersburg says: "a
council held at the palace to-day, at
which the Czar presided, rejected propo-
sails made by NJ de Giers to adopt cOncili-
atory measures toward England. The re-
ply Of the Russian government to Earl
Granville firmly maintains the tenor of
former dispatches"
A dispatch from st. Petersburg says:
"No news has been received here of the
newly re ported engagement on the Afghan
iOntier."
MERMCHAK OCCUPIED.
The Russians have occupied Merm-
chak, 20 miles south Of Pendjeh on the
hurghab river. The Ameer, while care
less saboutPendjeh attached great impOr-
lance to Mermchak.
A meeting Of the Conservative leaders
was held tonight. at which twas decided
10 endeaYor TO obtain definite statement
q the governments policy IN Central
Asia and SOudan on the reported stage Of
lle vote of credit which Premier Glad
stone viii probably move Immediately
alter Mr. Chiders' budget statement has
ueen presented ON Thursday.
,Fremier Gladstoue's speech ~ the
mouse Of Commons on the vote Of credit
generally applauded by the German
press.
THE COAST GUARD.
The Coast Guardsmen, who are able
setmeu, are preparing 60 join the naval
vessels, leaving their places TO be filled
y recruits especially enlisted for
tAe coast guard service, A general
4 valI has been issued 10 the officers OF the
sng9Nal reserve now serving In the mercan-
eIe marine, asking them 20 serve rs oii-
sels Oh the new cruisers. The studios OF
,le graduating class in artillery a. Wool
n Ileh Academy have been ordered 10 be
shortened, so as TO enable the cadets 20
date.
Russia has ordered the mobilization OF
& southern army. II is estimated ihit
II 'V'U troops will DC available M Forty