The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-09-15
TROUBLE FOR THE TORIES.
Russian 1ntrigues in Afghanistan are
Producing Their In.
tended Fruit.
LORD SALISBURY FEARS RUSSIA.
The Amesr Invokes the Aid Of the British
Tories, but the Response is
Decidedly Chilly.


Tories, but the Response is
Decidedly Chilly.
The dublin Irish Catholic of Sep
tember l contains the following edi.
:oria! review Of the STRAINED relations
now existing between England and
Russia which will be read with inter.
est at the present time:
There is bitter trouble in store for the
..s'orles. If we are not much mistaken.
Esussian intrigues in Afghanistan are
producing their intended fruit; and the
sef1ltion which is being whispered in She
ba2aa1s of Cabul has grown into revolt
in l'uykestan. The so-called Arpeer,
who was set up by the aid OF English
gold, but at whom all Afghanistan
laughs consumedly, and to whom no
true Afghan counts that he owes 10y
atty, is growing timorous, and has in.
vcked such aid as the Tories dare to
send him, Not Of much worth to his
Majesty IN his present need is this same
aid likely to prove. Lord Salisbury, we
doubt not, would gladly send a gallant
cortege Of horse, foot, and artillery to
overawe the sdusky inhabitants OF the
Maiwand valley, but the fear of Russia
stays us hand, and he can only send his
puppet meagre help. The Governor Of
Turkestan is in revolt against the
Amoer, and at the head of over six
thousand men. No one doubts that if
it comes to fighting, Russian gold will
pay his men and Russian hands guide
his cannon. Under these circumstances
the Ameer turns, the God Of Battles
help him, to the Tories! He invokes
their aid, and their answer is to send
him two officers of the Indian Viceroy's
staff and troop of Bengal Cavalry!
Even this small encouragement the
Tories Tend their ally in fear and t1emb-
ling, and before q man has been moved
OF a troop horse bitted: they send to the
press an official note which for mean
.sss and cowardice even Mr. Balf0ur
s...l- the Castle could not surpass.
We describe the note in question as
being mean and cowardly adyisedly,
and because no one who peruses il can
doubt the accuracy Of our description.
Some quotations from the precious
document will prove this:--''T The Ameer:
has recently made known to the Gov
eminent of India his earnest wish that
some trusted official should pay visit
to Cabul and remain there short time
as guest, with view OF making him
fully acquainted with the views Of the
Government on various questions which
from time to time have been under dis .
cussion. There are no special circum--
stances ON either side that have called
forth this action on Abdurrahman's
part, but his Highness thinks the pres
ent q good opportunity for considering
i'll afriendlY manner all doubtful points
which exist between himself and The
Government of India. Such points are
always.in existence between two neigh
boring Governments. 1t has been de-.
termined 10 acctpt the Ameer's invita-:
tion and to send a small mission, start
ing from Peshawur about October i.
unless something should occur Iaean-
while 60 render it undesirable. Mr..
Durand, the Foreign Secretary, will be
in charge Of the mission, and the Viceroy
will probably take the. opportunity Of
sending q member of his staff to make
his personal compliments and farewells
to the Ameer. "A small escort of native
trooDs, probably only squadron of
cavalry, will accompany the mission.
1t is not intended that it should stay
more than ten days or fortnight in
Cabul." g
Trembling FOR their protege, and yet
afraid Of Russia, the Tories are mean
to cast the blame of seeking the
small succor they venture to send him
upon the unfortunate Ameer, whose
throne is shadowed by looming dangers.
From Tbibet also arrives news Of dire
portenu for the bewildered Tories.
Surely and rapidly England is.drifting
into war with that country. which has
been insulted and aggrieyed BY the as.
saolt made upon its dependency Of Six
him; and here, too. I'VE find that Eng
land Wilt have to cope with Russian
gold and Russian steel, for the tidings
is telegraphed that Cossack general,
with body of troops is to visit ,Vhlb1le9t
o. an exploring expedi dition Is 'Tr z 1bles /
coming apace on Lord Salisbury;
5thanks to- Nj. Bal four's policy. we
y Gland can only Jew the passage 81.
eY ;,ts with one hope and Ssone hope
9 and that IS that every plan yofS the!
l e oiled }eysT Poi ojelct, at,
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