Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-28


telegram, dated last Saturday, from Sir
Peter Lumslen The telegram stated that
Mr.. Steplens, member of the Boundary
Commission, had started for London, bear
ing with him maps of the disputed scene.
Also, a detailed statement OF all clrcum-
stances leading up TO and attending the
Penjdeh affair. The telegram stated that
Lumsden himself forwarded to Earl Gran
vile a statement showing the actual posi-
ton of affairs as they now stand The
Government members in the House OF
Commons received this news OF the depart
ure of Mr.. Stephens for London with evil
dent satisfaction Richie, Conservative,
asked if the Government proposed to sus-
pend negotiations now in progress with
Russia until after the arrival of Mr.
STEPHENS. Gladstone arose and made a re-
ply with firm and definite No
Gladstone stated that Captain Stephen
was personally cognizant of many of the
Russian Generals movements previous TO,
during the battle and since its occurrence.
In the meantime said the Premier,
parleying between England and Russia
will be continued.
THE GAR GOES To MOSCOW.
4 L.oNDoN, April 27th-A dispatch from ST.
Petersburg to the Reuter- Telegram Com
pany says; War between Russia and Eng
Nland is now regarded as inevitable. The
Gar leaves to-day for Moscow, and from
that historic city will issue his manifesto or
declaration of war, if such an extreme
measure should become necessary.
BIsMARcK's TRICKERY.
LONDON, April 27th.-It is asserted that
the British Government is in possession Of
information which proves beyond doubt
that Prince Bismarck has been urging Tur-
i. ffu -1
between Russia and England
RUSSIAN PORT CLOSED TO COMMERCE.
SHANGHAI, April 27tll.-The port of Via
livestock, in Siberia, near the confines OF
China, has been closed 10 commerce. The
Russian naval authorities have so disposed
torpedoes that only a narrow channel re-
mains for entry and exit of their own war
ships.
KoMARoFF'S STATEMENTS QUESTIONED.
= LoNpoN. April 27th.-Sir Edward Thorn
ton, British Minister at st. Petersburg has
reported officially respecting the Russian
view of the last brief of England, asking
for an explanation of the conduct Of Gen.
Komarofi at Pendeh, March 30th, i'll view
of the report made by Sir Peter Lumsden
contradicting the Russian commanders
story of the battle Thornton reports UNI
favorably.
GLADSTONE URGES a VOTE OF CREDIT IN
BLOCK.
LoSDoy, April 27th.-GIadstone i'll the
House of Commons, bungingup the subject
of the vote of credit of SO, 100000 asked for
by the Government on the army and navy
( account, said be hoped that the motion TO
divNe the credit would not be passed.
1.-The Government" he said, = would not
devote any portion of the money voted for
any particular purposes, for use in the
Soudan, but would reserve the discretion
to apply the money taken for Soudan ac-
count for purposes of special preparations.
He urged that the House vote the Govern
ment the entire SO 000,0 600 in block.
The proposal to separate the Soudan
credit from the credit for special prepare
tons was rejected by Il vote of DO against
:, 1S6. The House then entered into Com
I1rittee of Supply, and Gladstone proceeded
to explain the object of the vote OF credit.
The Premier's speech indicated that he was
suffering much from hoarseness.
SYNOPSIS OF GLADsToNEs SPEECH.
LONDON, April 27th.-In moving the vote
of credit. Gladstone said that the Govern
ment consider it necessary to have the
entire resources of the Empire well in
hand, for use and application wherever
they may be required. Events since the
fall of Khartoum have shown that FL
nGahdi's power has collapsed. England's
possession OF khartouu would not put a
|1stop to slave trade, and therefore il would
be useless to shed blood and treasure
lin the Soudan, In regard to the
$alleged smallneSs OF the vote, he
4 reminded the House that ii is the largest
that has been asked since the Crimean war,
and it is also coincident with the large III
creases in the annual army and navy votes.
Furthermore he said. the case relates pri-
marily to India. In order to fully appreci-
ate the amount entailed, ii is requisite to
know the extent of the measures being
ken in India. The case IS not one OF war
or perhaps proXimauc. He did not
I'd on 10 define the degree of dan
lie would say in regard TO
contingency OF an outbreak
rupture of relations with
b her Majesty Government has
conduct the controversy IN such
if ii is unLappily ended in a
Fpture, they might at least be able
re the verdict of civilized man
Ether or not they had done all men
70, and had used every just and hon
effort, to prevent the plunging of two
- countries into bloodshed and despair
[Cheersl The question before the commit
tee, he said, was simple, and even narrow
although an important one. Negotiations
continue, but TO give Parliament partial
. information only would mis,ead them.
The Government submitted the
case upon facts with which the
whole world is acquainted. There exists
abundant cause for the war preparations
which are being carried on. Cheers. The
starting point was the obligation to the
Ameer, which should be fulfilled in no
stinted manner. Loud cheers The coy
Il ~ ~ 4
which England hoped and believed would
be recognized as one Of the most sacred
ever made between two great nations. and
if any deviation occurred there should be
Jealous rivalry between the two nations 10
sift to the bottom all that remained
in suspense. \ bloody engagement
occurred on March ;0.h, showing that
one or both failed to fulfill the eoyenanr.
England considered it the duty Of both
AeouutrieS to ascertain how the calamity
Incurred. He would not anticipate that
British were right He felt perfect con
kpce in the British officers, but be would
salnSne that they might not have been
Re could not say the Government
the facts in the case. They
us which created an impression
ose formed by the other parry
nant, but they would no.
the strictest principles Of
anticipating any of the
X Of the fair inquiry they
naesroSecnting. The cause Of
aQps doubtful but il is
ans were the attacking
Aighans suffered in
e. Knowing that
n the credit and
We are unable to
Iye will NOT look into
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