The Feilding Star. THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 1892.

Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 35, 8 September 1892, Page 2

The Feilding Star. THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 1892.

Bussia and India

♦ — - In order to give our readers a fair conception as to the means afc disposal to baffle all the inimical designs of Bussia, as well as the crafty intentions of the rulers of Afghanistan, we quote Mr Vaniberry in the Nineteenth Century, who says it is highly satisfactory to notice that the defensive measures adopted during the last six years on the north-western frontiers of India have greatly contributed towards the security of the Empire, and will, if continued, complete the work of defence, as far as human foresight can forestall any eventuality. A cursory glance on the map of Central Asia will show that the Russian advance from the north towards the south was always effectuated by the same tactics. It began with a quiet move either on the left or on the right side of the object in view, and when the two lateral movements had penetrated deeply enough, the attack upon the centre was made by closing both anus which were slung round the threatened territory. This process is now in operation on the left bank of the Oxus. Here the preparatory work was somewhat retarded by the subjugation of the Turcomans in the west, as weli as by the mountainous regions of the Pamirs in the east. Another serious stumbling block was met in the protest of England who ultimately woke from the long cherished sleep of false security. The first movement of John Bull had not the desired effect as seen by the incidents at Pendjdeh and on the Little Pamir. Russia is not so easily frightened. In appearance she stops for a while ; but she will by no means be shaken in her ultimate designs, and the northern portion of Afghanistan, including Bedakhshan and Wakhani in the east, and Herat in the west, will fall a prey to her insatiable lust of conquest. The writer who speaks thus confidently of the. designs and ambitions of Russia is the best living authority on affairs of the East. In order to complete his knowledge of Oriental languages he went to the East where he visited many parts. He travelled in the disguise of a dervish by routes unknown to Europeans, through the deserts of tbe Oxus to Khiva, and thence to Box hara to Samarcand. For many years he has been engaged in the task of warning England against the designs of Russia against India. Our readers are already aware that England has taken the alarm and troops are being sent with all despatch to the scene of action.