Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-13
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Demonstration Postponed.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, September 18th. = The
naval demonstration has been postponed for
few days, as the ambassadors of the Pow
ers recognize the good will Of the Porte and
the difficulties besetting the surrender Of
Dulcigno. The Austrian and French Em-
bassadors pointed out to Abeddin Pasba,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, the dangers for
Turkey which might result from naval de-
monstration, and the consequent absolute
necessity of a surrender of Dulcigno. Russia
favored immediate action against Turkey.
but was induced by England to share the
more moderate views of Austria, and aecede
to postponement of the demonstration.
RAGUsA. September 11th.-The Albanian
volunteers having momentarily quilted their
positions near Dulcigno, they were occupied
by the regular Turkish troops. The volun-
teers afterward endeavored to regain their
position, but were repulsed with loss of q
few wounded.
Whipped by the Natives.
LONDON, September 18th. News has been
received from the French expedition which
started up the Nigeri on the 4th of April last.
under Captain Gallieni. On the 1lth of May,
near the village of Dis, in the Barbara coun-
try. the expedition was attacked by 600 ma
tives. After several hours fighting, Captain
Gallieni retired with loss of fourteen killed
lost. The expedition has refitted and started
again by another route.
The Finances of Germany.
LONDON, September 11th.-This weeks
Economist commenting on the position Of the
Imperial Bank of Germany, says she would
improve her position by reverting to the
double standard. 1t is claimed that unless
the state of commerce keeps the balance of
trade in its favor, the Reichsrath will find it
very difficult to preserve the convertibility of
its notes and meet its obligations in cash, and
maintain sufficient specie reserve.
A Placid Statesman.
PARIS, September 11th-M. Deves refused
to convoke the groups of the Left to protest
against the policy of the Ministry. He says
'.When the Chamber meets it will pass judg-
ment on the acts of the Ministry. Until then
we must restrict ourselves to expressing our
individual opinions"
DueIing Ia Germany.
LONDON, September 11th.-A Berlin dis.
patch says: Dueling is increasing in the Ger
man army at a most alarming rate. Count
Goltz, of the Captain Generals staff, has been
killed by brother officer in an encounter at
| Fuldja General Count Won Der Goltz is
one Of the Emperor's aides-de-camp.
The Religious DEGREES.
PARIS, September 18th. = The Cabinet
Council, under the Presidency of Grevy, has
been summoned by De Freycinet, for the
| 18th inst, to decide on the course to be pur
sued regarding the non-authorized religion;
| confraternltles.
An Official Libe! SHIT.
PARIS, September 11th-The libel action
by Colonel Yung of the War Office, accused
by NJ. Woestyne of the Ga,tlois of communi
eating documents to the German Govern
ment, has commenced. NJ. Woestyne has
subpenaed General Farne, Minister of War
and General Decissy, ex-Minister of War
| Marshal MacMahon and Madame Yung
| The Radicals declare the accusation origin
ates in political spite.
Devastation In Dominica.
| HAVANA, September 11tb.-On the Ilant
| of Dominica continuous rains and high winds
prevailed from August 18th to the 10Th, put
ting the whole island under water. The crop
were rotted and destroyed.
The Canadian Fires.
QUEBEC, September 11th.-The Polynesia
with mails for Liverpool, was detained eigh
hours waiting for the Montreal boat will
passengers, which was delayed by dens,
smoke over the river from the bush fires.
| Lighthouse Destroyed.
| LONDON, September 11th. = The stone
| lighthouse op the first point of Hanging
| been thrown down by violent earthquake
AIfonzo's Daughter.
MADRID, September 11th.-The Queen ha:
been safely delivered of daughter. Bott
are doing finely.