Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-05-03
DIPLOMATIC.
The Struggle for Supremacy in
Asia
Between Russia and England Has
Begun
Diplomacy the Weapons and England
Horsted.
loss of Prestige in the East Really
a Defeat.

LoSDoS, May 2.-The Admiraltys ar
rangements provide for the immediate dis
patch of $4,000 troops to India if needed.
The government has ordered the governors
of naval stations on the Mediterranean to
send reports Of what stores are needed, and
they viii be Immediately supplied. The
government continues to engage fresh srt-
sans to push the work at the dock yards.
Russian papers continue to repudiSte the
idea Of submitting the Penjdeh affair TO an
inquiry, or Of referring the dispute to arbi,
tration. The London Standard says
whether the reply Of Russia be pacific or
not. it must be borne In mind that the
struggle of RUSSIA and England for suprem-
acy in Asia has begun. The orientals have
keen eyes and Judge great deal By appear
ances. The struggle is not one of frontiers
or Of fine points, but Of international moral
ity. 1t is competition for influence, credit
and prestige, and the side that sacrifices ITS
prestige throws away Wantonly the weapon
that in Asisiie warfare is found to be OF
keeueSt edge and of most trusty temper.
Japanese Exhibition Burned.
LONDON, May 2.-Taunaker's Japanese
VILLAGE. which has been on exhibition for
some time past at Albert Gate, Hyde Park,
is on FIRE and burning fercely. The village
consists of i've streets OF houses and shops,
constructed and peopled By the Japanese,
who were to be seen engaged at their various
occupations, as In their own country.
Later-The roof Of the hall has fallen IN
and the japanese village is entirely de-
stroyed. Soldiers are aiding the 6remen IN
their efforts 10 save property and in keep
inc back the immense crowd that fills the
surrounding streets.
The Z. A.-Tennyson.
LONDON. Nav 2.-The Royal Academy
has 2 lS4 works Of merit above the average.
MurrsF, the publisher, announces the publ
cation Of series Of letters from the Earl
of Besconsfeld TO members of his family,
descriptive of q tour Of the Mediterranean.
Lord Tennyson has supplied material
and notes for Palgraves selection Of lyrics.
Mr.. John Ruskin has intimsted his inten-
ton 10 resign the Slade professorship Of fine
art at Oxford University. He promises,
before retiring, to deliver few final lectures
to pupils and such others as will listen with
becoming reverence.
Victoria Starts Home.
DARSsrADT, May queen Victoria and
Princess Beatrice have started for home.
Earthquakes in Austria.
VIENNA, May 2.-RepOrts from many
parts of Austria and the Alps state thai
shocks of earthquakes, more or less severe
have prevailed during the past rwenty-iouE
hours. In Kindberg province Of Stuer
mark. and in Styris, many houses were bad
" damaged and a dozen or more persons
are reported to have been killed. Several
shocks were also distinctly felt in this city
a Gerroan Prince Dies.
BERLIN. May 2.-Prince Friedrich Won
Licheustein is dead.
Discount Sales.
LONDON, May 2.-The Economist Of this
week says The rate of discount fer bank
bills sixty days 10 three months, IS 2l92:
per cent, and for trade bills, sixty days to
three months, 2392s per cent
Austrian Garrisons Reinforced
LONDON, May From Csttaro comes
news that sll Austrian garrisons in Bosnia
are being largely reinforced and that troops
are being largely concentrated in the south
for an advance upon Metroyetz and also
for an advance on old Seryis and Mscedo
MIA. A number OF Al0oman committees
have been formed in Italy to assist in re-
sisting any Austrian advance.
No OsteutntiOn.
LONDON, May 2.-The Queen has ordered
that the approaching marriage of Princess
Beatrice be sOlemnized without ostenta-
ton.
Ex.dinister Lowell.
The proposed grand farewell banquet to
ext uiIei States Minister Lowell is being
rapidly arranged. The Committee on Ar
rangemeuts includes the best names in
English politics andGteralure Agitation
10 offer Mr.. Lowell the Morton Professor
ship at Oxford is gaining strength daily.
1t is understood that Mr.. Lowell has sigui-
fed his willingness to accept this honor If
the proHer is made unanimous.
Edmund Yates.
Mr.. Edmund Yates is to De eonsoled for
for his martyrdrom of Imprisonment By a
grand banquet TO be given him BY his friends
on the London press. Mr.. Phelps successor
TO Mr. Lowell il is said viii make no change
in the personal Of the legations.