Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-26
FORElGs NEWS.
Tie Relief shin.

Cork, April 18th. = Arrangements are
made for discharging the American relief
ship Constellation, and distributing her cargo
at different stations on the south and west
coast of Ireland by British gunboats The
Duke of Edinburgh visited the Constellation
to-day. Addresses were presented to the
Captain and officers of the Constellation by
the Cork branch of the Land League, the
people of Queenstown, and by the National
lists. Captain Potter refused to receive the
address of the people of Queenstown until
the political passages were expunged. His
wishes were complied with He received the
address of the Nationalist, with the name Of
Doran at the head of the list of signers, on
an assurance that it contained nothing of a
political nature but it concluded with the
words, "God save Ireland" Captain Potter,
on reading the address, was taken by sur
prise, and curtly replied, "Thank you, -
which disappointed the deputation.
Cork, April 25th.-The Constellation was
visited by thousands of people to-day, who
were allowed to go over the vessel.
The New British Government.
LONDON, April 25th.-The following ap-
pointments have been definitely made Earl
Granville, Secretary of War for the Foreign
Department; Marquis Harrington, Secre AIRY
of State for India H. G.. +. Chalders, Secre-
tary of State for the War Department Lord
Seborne, Lord High Chancellor; William Z.
Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland Lord
Northbrook, First Lord of the Admiralty.
Sir Charles Dixie and Chamberlin have re-
ceived the offer of Under Secretaryships
Chamberlin declines, and Sir Charles has not
yet accepted. A Liberal conference of three
hours duration was held to-day.
The Home Rule split in Dublin.
LONDON, April 25th-The feud between
the Home Rulers relative to the conference
called at Dublin, has assumed such diner
sions that some Irish Catholic Bishops have
been appealed to, to prevent a complete split
between the supporters of Shaw and Parnell.
HohenIohe TO Return 10 Paris.
PARIS, April 25th-Baron Won Radowitz,
German ambassador, had AN interview with
Ganbetta, and assured him that Hohenlohe
would resume his pest in August.
Daiy on Imported Liquors CASTELAR,
Honored.
MADRID, April 25th.-The Chamber of
Deputies have decided to consider the pro-
posal to levy duty of 60 pesetas per hec-
toliter on spirituous liquors imported from
abroad.
Senior CASTELAR, has been received as a mem
Der of the Spanish Academy.
NOrdenskjOld's Reception in sweden.
STOCKHOLM, April 25th.-The Vega, es-
corted by large feet of steamers, arrived
Saturday night. The city and adjacent
coast for many miles was splehdidly illumi-
mated. Professor Nordenskjold and party
proceeded to the Castle, where they were
welcomed by the King.
Election in France.
PARIS, April 25th.-In the election at
Besancon to-day for member of the Chamber
of Deputies NJ. Beaquier, the Radical candi-
date, was returned.
The Prince of Wales and Gladstone.
LONDON. April 25th-The Prince of Wales
visited Gladstone Saturday.
Fire in Rournania.
BUCHAREST, April 25sh.-A fire at Foclk-
shaug left 800 families homeless.
Fighting in Afghanistan. EslcHsBol
GHUzNEE, April 25th.-General Stewart
again engaged the enemy on the Goth inst
The enemy rumber 5000, and are known as
Mooshki Alum's army
After two hours fight the enemy were de.
feated with a loss of 400 killed and wounded.
The British lest two killed and nine wounded.
General stewards Victory.
BOMBAY, April 25th.-Ghuznee, when &C.
cupied by the British troops, was found to be
entirely deserted, even by the townspeople.
The leaders Of the troops in the districts
favorable to Mohamed Jan are now paralyzed,
the defeat having been so decisive. General
Stewart will arrive at Cabul in a week.
There is great rejoicing in Sherpar over
General Stewards victory. The Indian press
regard it as virtually ending the campaign.
King Theebau.
CALCUTTA, April 25th.-While reports of
King iheebau's death are not confirmed, official
intelligence has reached India that he is
suffering from some dangerous malady, and
sn attempt is being made to stay the disease
by sacrificing virgins.