The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-10
FOREIGN.
The Hill Tribes in Afghanistan
Against the Ameer.
SKIRMISHING IN THE HOUSE OF
COMMONS.
British Interference in Afghanistan-
Gladstone's GIittering Genera1ties-Ed.
ward Atkinson in London.

/ Gladstone's GIittering Genera1ties-Ed-
ward Atkinson in London.
SIMLA. August 9.-The revolt of the
Hazara tribes in sAfghanistan becomes
more serious daily and many of the
great tribes have now combined their
forces against the Ameer, who is collect
ing all his resources to put down the re-
bellion. In addition to 10000 regular
troops and an equal force of irregulars
the Ameer is trying to raise further le-
vies by holding out to the royal tribes
men promises of great reward if they
will assist him to combat the revolving
Hazaras. These promises have induced
many of them to join the standard Of the
Ameer 1t is reported here that the
Ameer is anxious to meet Gen. Sir Fred
erick Roberts, who, with large detach-
ment of troops, has been despatched by
the Indian government to meet the
Ameer at Jelalabad. This mission is ac-
companied by a political agent and it's
main object is to arrange plans with the
Ameer against internal feuds and against
the advance of Russia in Afghanistan,
which is the road to India. 1t is also re-
ported that ins view of the despatch of
Gen. Roberts the Ameer will publish
generally throughout Afghanistan that
the Viceroy of India has sent him, to-
gether with a large force of British
troops, to his assistance.
Balfour's Curiosity.
LONDON, August 9.-In the House of
Commons today Mr.. Balfour maintained
the House had the right to know before
entrusting the government to the Liber-
ais what their policy was especially when
the party upon which Gladstone relied
was broken into at least three divisions,
each owning different leader. Refer
ring to the policy of the present govern
ment Balfour said that it would be
Judged by historians. AS ured as to
what the verdict would be he would
neither naticipate nor defend it.
Gladstone Speaks in Parliament.
LONDON, August Ovid cheers
greeted Mr.. Gladstone when he arose in
Parliament today to speak in the debate
on the Queens address. When the APP
plause subsidized Mr. Gladstone said that
there was just cause of complaint against
the government for having embarked the
House in an utterly barren and anomal-
Gus debate. Hitherto the Queens
speech had always admitted that the
result of a general election was binding
and conclusive. Now" added Mr.
Gladstone, 1--WE find the decision of the
country challenged by the government
and this House has met to discuss it
does not know what"
MI. Gladstone went on to say that the
criticisms on the other side on the COM
position of Liberal majority struck at
the root of the constitution. Should the
idea be generally adopted it would be
blow at Parliament and at the nation.
The Liberal majority doubtless had Irish
votes for a basis, but this was rather
recommendation than ground for as
sailing the right Of such a majority to
represent the people.
American Agriculture.
LONDON, August 9.-The British AS
ISOLATION yesterday discussed the ques-
ton of American competition in agricul-
ture. Edward Atkinson of Boston read
paper on American wheat supplies and
the decreased cost of production, which,
he said, enabled farmers in the Western
States to reap the same profits from de-
creased prices. Prof. Wallace of Edin-
burg denied that America was becoming
played out as a wheat-producing coun-
try He held that. on the contrary, she
was on the Jnf6SnOlQ Oh an immense
wheat supply trade with Europe, while
the extent of her resources in raising cat
tie was almost illimitable.
Priest and ParneIIite.
LONDON, August 9.-Pierce Mahoney,
defeated Parnellite, has lodged pc
tition against the election of Michael
Davitt, charging clerical intimidation,
etc.
Threw Up His Portfolio.
BERLIN, August 9.-Herr Herrfurth,
Prussian minister of the interior, sent
his resignation to the Emperor today.
Earthquake ON the Rhine.
BERLIN, August 9.-An earthquake
was felt today in southwest Germany in
the vicinity of the Rhine. Buildings
rocked and articles on shelves and tables
were thrown to the floor. No fatalities.
Ryder Has Respite
COPENHAGEN, August 9.-Mr. Ryder,
the American consul, who is under
charge of nisappropriating funds, is in a
feeble condition. The physician in
charge forbids further examination at
present in regard to the charges against
him, lest he should break down entirely.
Three Smart Swindlers.
RosToN A uoust r Smith former