Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Railway Calamity in France.

PARIS, February 5th.-The calamity which
occurred on the Circular Railroad at Clichy
Tuesday night was even more horrible than
estimated from the first report Eleven per-
sons have already died, the most notable
among them being Count de Puyferrat. The
number of wounded is computed at sixty,
and of these some will likely die. Dieudonne,
the engineer of the train of the Circular
Railroad, died yesterday. In his ante mortem
statement he gave his version of the particu-
lars of the terrible disaster. He was within
few yards of the Argenteuil train before he
observed the lights ON the rear car, and before
he had time to do anything the crash came,
and he knew no more. Two causes are men
toned as tending to explain the col
lision. One is the reprehensible practice
of dispatching fast express train few min
utes after the departure of slow train, and
the other the utter insuticiency of the fog
signals on the line. At the time of the col
lision the express was running at full speed.
M. Maret of Place Vendome, who was
among the killed, was an eminent architect,
and had been in the service of ex-Queen Isa-
bella of Spain. He seemed to have a pre-
sentiment of his fate, as he insured his life
for $4,000 few hours before he took the
train. NJ. Kayme, stage manager, and NJ.
Jolly, comedian, of the Boutfes Parisienes
are dangerously injured, and in a very crit
ical condition. NJ. De Millevilie, another of
the wounded, is the husband of Emile
Broisat, of the Theater Francois.
Germany and the vatican.
BERLIN, February 5th.-In the debate in
the Lower House of the Landtag to-day on
the public worship estimates, Herr Wind
thorst regretted that Herr Won Puttkammer,
Minister of Worship, had laid stress on con-
tinuing the principles of DR.. Falk, and de-
manded the complete severance therefrom.
He did not feel any extraordinary confidence
in the success of the negotiations with the
Vatican, but said the Ultramontanes would
refrain from introducing any definite motion,
so as not to interfere with those negotiations,
and would acquiesce in any agreement that
might be concluded. Herr Won Puttkammer
expressed the high esteem for the Catholic
Church entertained by the Government, and
said, although compelled to protect her
rights, the State had never relinquished
the hope of restoring peace with the Church.
He gladly noted the inclination of the
Catholics toward a compromise, which, how
ever, could only be effected on basis of ex-
listing legislation, and added that he must in
flexibly maintain the interest and rights of
the monarchy. To obtain peace, he said all
parties must observe great moderation.
During the course of debate Herr Hammer
stein stated that the Conservatives would
await the result of the negotiations with the
Vatican and simply accept the result, what
ever that might be. Herr Stergel, in behalf
of the Free Conservatives, expressed a will
ingness to assist in bringing about modus
vivendi, on condition that the inviolable
rights of the State be maintained. DR.. Falk
spoke in refutation of the charges made
against him by members of the Center.
Special Regiments TO be Formed in Al.
sace-LOrraine.
BERLIN. February 5th.-Intimation this
morning in some semi-official papers that an
increase in the German army is intended
even beyond thatalready announced, namely,
by the formation of special Alsace-Lorraiue
regiments, have caused no little sensation.
1t is understood that Baron Won Manteufel,
Governor-General of Alsace- Lorraine, sup
ports the prospect as tending to create ma
tional feeling in the annexed provinces.
The Cuban slavery Question.
MADRID. February 5th.-In the Chamber
of Deputies to-day the discussion on the inter-
pellation of Senior Portuando was continued.
Senior Elonayen declared that in his opinion
on Capovas del Castillos Cabinet had de-
volved the glorious task of abolishing slavery
in Cuba, and introducing economical reforms
into the island. He said that Spain would
furnish Cuba with 10000 soldiers to insure
the integrity of her territory. The Constitu-
asked an explanation of the substi-
tation of the present Ministry for that of
the approval of those for whom he spoke of
the reforms projected by General Campos for
Cuba, and condemned those proposed by the
Canovas del Castillo Ministry.
Movement OF the Grant Party.
Eabr,,orx, Sth
and party went to Matanzas by special train
this morning, where they will visit the caves
and return Saturday.
Earthquakes in Mexico.
CRY OF MEXICO, January 30th.-Shocks
of earthquake were felt at Cordoba, Orizaba,
Tehuacan and Vera Cruz January 22d. the
same date on which they were felt in Cuba.
No damage was done.
The DonneIiy Massacre in Ontario.
LucAN (Ont.) February 5th.-The excite
Donnelly family continues. Early this
the remains of the father,
mother, son Tom and niece Bridget were
placed in one coffin and conveyed here, and
now lie alongside the CORPSE of John Don
nelly, another victim, at the house of Con-
nors. The Coroner's jury having concluded
their examination, as also post norton on
the body of John, the Coroner issued orders
for the interment of the remains, which will
take place tomorrow morning. During. the
entire night large parties, mostly friends OF
deceased, and Others from mere curiosity,
were continually going to and from the house
where the corpses lay. The town is swarm.
ing with detectives, commanded by Chief
Williams, of London. Twelve warrants have
been issued and four arrests made-one of the
four being Constable