The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-13
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ENGLAND IN TROUBLE.

Sir Peter Lumsdeu's arrival in Londuu
has lit up again the smouldering flames of
anti-Russian feeling in England. The
statements he has made in public all go to
confirm the English people ia the utter fu-s
tlity of any temporary arrangement with
the government of the Czar. 5sus7
Sr Peter Lumsden, the chief official oil
tue English commission appointed to settle
the Afghan boundary question, has declar-
ed without the slightest reserve, that Eng
land has substantially lost prestige in Asia
through Gladstone's peace policy. Under
the circumstances this would be the natural
deduction drawn from the facts by the most
superficial observer of the events of tie last
two months.
The British government has withdrawn
military jurisdiction from upper Egypt, and
throughout all the Soudan her allies among
tho Arabs are suffering death and rapins at
the hands OF the Mahdi for placing thcir
trust in the "Ingles.' Alexandria and
Suakiu will alone be held by England,
the latter probably to be delivered up TO
Italy by Mr.. Gladstone at the first oppoltu-
nifty he can do SO without drawing to much
public attention to the deed. Alexandria
will be garrisoned by few troops of Life
Guards Of such numbers merely to give po-
litical coloring to the appearance of British
occupation Of Egypt, and to act as police
for the Suez Canal, the retention of which
the English premier appears at least to con
slider necessity. Otherwise Egypt is evac-
uated by British troops.
There seems to be no doubt, il Sir Peter
Lumsdens statements are to be accepted,
that the natives of Hindostan, the local rul-
ers aud hereditary princes were thoroughly
in earnest in their professions or loyalty 10
England. Upon this point Lord Duierin's
words in his message to the English Cabi-
t net now receive confirmation. They were
all enthusiastic for war with Russia--but
D N'"ANbOhS NiSpiuib1 aht oiONhSSo W az
: cept the Indian viceroy's judgment prevent
Q ed him at tue most critical moment, that Of
, the Russian assault ON the Murghab and
5 rhe capture of Penjdeh, from giving it the
I consideration it deserved. Now the Eng
' lish Commissioner arrives in London and
adds the weight of his local experience to
# Lord Dufferins advice and to the utter con
! fusion of Mr.. Gladstone and his dilatory
o measures.
is The feelings in London over these levela-
N tions may be easily imagined. Sir Peter
y Lumsden receives cvations whenever he is
Sc seen on the streets. The names Of Glad
o sto.4o- end Granville are heared with abuse
IN aud there is good reason in all this.
Mr.. Gladstone himself, in his persona
statements in the House, conceded tina
there existed grounds for preparation 70
war and that the sole reason for hesitation
- was the lack of information to confirm wha
news he already had ON hand. The pcopl
Of England are told by Sir Peter Lumsdel
that sure war with Russia has only beel
deferred, that Englands action will b
Judged by all Asia, from Syria to China, a
evidence of insncerity and cowardice. Nor
important than all, it has developed tina
the Turcoman hordcs in Russian Turkestau
and Persia also were anxiousIy awaiting th
signal of war from England, the former I
rise en- nlasse against Russia, and cut off til
retreat Of her armies to the Caspian.
Even at the present moment the Gar
authority is anything but secure in tho'
barbaric steppes. RecenG orders have bee
=, issued to expcl all Persiaus, Afghans
English sympathzers from Turkistan in o
der that the feelings of the natives again
the bonds of Russian restraint may not
tampered with. The danger, it seems,
external Influences, are not feared so muc
by the English authority in Hindostan as
Russian authority in Turkistan. 1t vi
this opportunity which the spirit of the i
habtants of the contrasted territories affor
ed, and its failure to be apprehended at Il
= right moment by Mr. Gladstone and
Cabinet, that Sir Peter Lumsden is preac
ing as his text for terrible TRADES again
the Liberal government.
At this moment no more popular serm
could be preached in London and no mo
popular text be selected for the Londone
:, The opposition leaders are making good o
Of the opportunity, and, as general eli
tion is close at hand, they will undoubtet
49,, make valuable politiea! capital out
it.
and - -.
Cholera Unabated.
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