Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-05
FOREIGN LANDS.
LUMSDEN'S VIEWS ON CENTRAL
ASIAN POLITICS.
The Fighting in Manitoba-Secre'
tary Fitzmaurice's Resignation
Cholera in Spain.


ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-UNIoN.l
Sir Peter Lumsden on Central Asian Poll
tics.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. June 4th.-Sir Peter
Lumsden says: Complications will soon
arise between the Russians and Afghans at
the frontier about the question of water
supply. That with gold forms the pivot of
all Central Asian politics. Nearly all Russo
Persian disputes have turned on questions
of water use Persia las been compelled
at times to relinquish the right to use wa
ter-courses for irrigation whenever Russla
required the water for military or CONNER
cial purposes. Murghab is the finest river
in Central Asia, with a full stream. The
next Russian acquisition will assuredly be
the watershed at Murghab Valley Sir
Peter is further of the opinion that the
Ameer's army now numbers $4,000, the
majority of which is badly armed. The
Afghans' position at Herat grows stronger,
now that It's inhabitants generally favor re-
sistance TO Russian advances, change pro-
ducei by visible signs Of cooperation of
the British Government and the presence
of British officers directing the repairs of
Qualifications. Sir Peter thinks the Turco-
mans are splendid fightingrace, and not vet
subdued. Recent attempts to disarm them
had produced rising that compelled the
Russians to relinquiSh the Cndeavor. Ii
would be very easy for the British Govern
ment TO render the Russian positions in
Central Asia untenable. If Britain only
gives the word and is willing to aid all
Turkestan would revolt against their Rus
sian masters. Sir Peter also thought that
the British Government ought to make an
alliance with the Sultan. so as to obtain ac-
cess to the Black Sea. The Russians con-
template abandoning the Petrowski shore
on the termination Of the IranS-CaSpian
Railway, Oh account OF shallow water pre-
venting the approach of even small vessels.
They intend carrying the line to krasnO-
VOdSk. Sir Peter found BatUum rapidly be
coming place OF great strength, where
Russian works progressed night and day.
He does not fear any Russian invasion of
India but he does fear the loss OF Eng
lands prestige having i'll effect on the peo-
pie of India, who will give undue strength
TO the power of MuSCOYlte intrlgueS. He
said adequate measures Were being adopted
to make the Indian frontier extremely safe,
and nothing need be feared in the direction
of Cashmere, as that country was inacessi-
bic from Russian territory and the place
fully in British hands.
Reassembling Of the House of Commons.
LoNnoN, June 4th.-The House OF Com
mons, which adjourned over the Whitsun-
tide holiday, resumed its sessions to-day.
Childers, Chancellor of the Exchequer
in reply to a question by Sir Michael
Holmes both Conservatives, said he hoped
to be able by tomorrow to make Il state
luent 10 the House concerning the attitude
OF the Government upon the question of
an increase of duties, which it mad been
proposed to place upon wines, spirits and
beer.
Gladstone, replying to an inquiry made
by McCOan, Home Rule member for Wick
low, said it was not the intention of the
Government to establish regular diplomatic
relations with the Vatican.
Inanswer to intcrrogatories by Lord John
Manners Conservative, Gladstone stated
that the negotiations between England and
Russia concerning the delimitation of
the Afghan frontier remained uncon-
cluied. In regard to the question of sub
hitting the AnglO-Russian dispute to an
arbitrator, Gladstone announced that he
would answer the heterogeneous to-mor-
row.
4 Sick Secretary.
LONDON, June fth.-It is reported that
the intended resignation of Lord Edmund
Fitzmaurice, NJ p for Game, and Under
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, is attributa-
BILE solely to his sickness, which is directly
due TO overwork. He is really the hardest
worked official in the employ of the Gov
eminent, especially when Parliament is
sitting and the way be is badgered by the
Tories at question time has often excited
pity even from his opponents. Lord Ed
mund, who is a brother of the Marquis of
Lansdowne, Governor-General of Canada,
is really an amiable and popular young
nohleman, but he is intensely partisan, and
evidently believes that Mr. Gladstone and
the Liberal Government can do no wrong
The Libel Suit Against Lord Chief jus
tice COleridge.
IoypoS, Jane 4th-Tbe action for libel
AGAINST Lord Chief Justice Coleridge
brought by Charles Mantell Adams. based
upon attacks on his character made by the
defendant in letters 20 mutual friends, for
the purpose of prcjudfcing Miss Mildred
Coleridre twhom Adams was courting)
against him, was brought to trial in the
Court Of Appeal to-day. Adams appeared
a his own counsel, and in opening his
case made q very long address to the
Court. He complained of Justice
Manjsty's conduct while presiding over
the trial of the action for
libel which Adams last year brought
against Bernard Coleridge, son of the Lord
Chief Justice for writing letters detam2-
tory of him (Adamsl To Miss COleridge, for
the express purpose of Gissu2dins her from
marrying him. In summing UP Justice
Nansty. Adams contends, WAS preiuIiced.
" Justice Nanjsty told the Jury, continued
Adams. that / had no home for Miss
Mildred Coleridgc. Thank God ! have
happy home, if | have not gor-
geous one. and | trust my home is
equally happy, for Miss Mildred. Justice
Manistv al but implied in his summing
M that ] was a swindlcr Bernard Cole
ridge in tnat case did not dare enter the
wjtness-boX To attempt to justify the attack
he had made upon his sister and myself III
his letters to Miss Mildred. Adams con-
Guided bv asking the Court to quash the
judgment %! Justice Manisty, who reversed
the iurv's verdict and dismissed the case,
with costs 20 plaintiff.
Attorney-GeucralJa James replied tO Adams
by dwelling upon the legal aspects OF the
case, upon the question of privileged COM
mulicauons and upon The rights and du-
ties ut parents and brothers in warning a
daughter aad sister against taking steps
which ;hcy believe imprudent O. danger
ous Ju }-meut in the case will be deily-
cred tomorrow.
The Irish Crimes Act.
Loxnex. Juue 4th.-Gladstne Will to-
morrow make q statement IN the House Of
Commons concerning the Governments
intention in regard 10 the renewal Of the
Irish Crimes Act
Archbishop Crokcr's advice.
DUBLiN June ith-Arch' ishop Croker
returned yesterday He deprecated any
political mani eSta,ions The addresses
having declared that ne had yindicated the
cause OF the Irish people ut Rome and had
stood arm 10 TN. saith and the fathcrland,
the Archbishop in reply advised them not
To put themselves in the power of so-called
but sham friends of law and order. Such
addresses, he SAL. were useful As showing
the unity of the priests and people. He
was anxious II see this old land restored 10
lis pristine grandeur, orangiSm broken
down and ali classes working Loyalty to-
gether
Cholera in Spain.
Niw YORK June 4,h.-Thc Herald Ma
drld special sa&s OF the cholera In Alge-
1nesi there We're in the last half of MAY l0l
new cases and y deaths. The Government
has issued instructions that measures be at
once taken to prevent the spread of the dis
ease Several soldiers who recently have
been transferred from Valencia TO Albacetc
are i'll with the true cholera.