Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-09
FOREIGN NEWS.
Another FriabtcuI CoIIiery Disaster.

LONDON, September Sth.-A terrible COL
liery explosion occurred at 2 o'clock this
morning at Seaham Pit, near Durham. At
the time of the explosion 80 men were in the
pit, and from that time up to II o'clock all
efforts to reach them were unsuccessful
Communication has, however, since been
opened with group of eighteen men who
are safe. The greatest excitement prevails
in the neighhorhood, and wives and families
of the imprisoned and slaughtered miners
surround the mouth Of the pit with loud cries
and lamentations.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
LONDON, September Sth.-The explosion
in the Seaham colliery occurred at 2:30 o'clock
this morning. Mr. Stratton, the resident
viewer, was soon on the spot, when it was
found that all three shafts of the mine were
blocked, the cages being fastened in them.
Stratton, with rope around his body, de-
scended to the main seam, and heard men
talking-he thought about twenty. They are
considered safe There is 10 reason as yet to
believe that the pit is on fire, but it is feared
the bulk of the men have been killed. The
number in the pit is stated at $50.
REsoUING THE MINERS.
LONDON, September Sth.-A dispatch from
the Seaham colliery this evening announces
that 40 men who were working the two upper
seams of coal have been found safe and well.
Some of them volunteered, and are helping
to rescue their comrades who are seventy
fathoms lower. The bottoms of both shafts
are still blocked with debris. Upto o'clock
a total of 81 men have been rescued, the ma
iority in an exhausted condition. Many
thousands of people are crowdiDg around the
mouth of the pit. The guiding markers in
the pit were blown TO pieces, and the explor-
ers consequently find their work very diff
cult They will keep at it all night, in hopes
to clear the way into the working by morn
ing So far there is no sign of fire, but it is
evident that there must be large accumula-
ton of gas. One hundred and fifty men are
still in the pit.
LONDON, September 9th-A.. MA dis
batch lust received from Seabam colliery
says the rescued now number &c; but it Is
feared that there were $50 men in the pit at
the time Of the explosion. Two corpses were
brought to the surface at midnight, one of
which was badly burned.
The Afghan Trouble.
LONDON, September Sth.-The losses of
Ayoob Khan, as far as ascertained, are al
ready estimated at ], 600 men.
LONDON, September Sth.-A correspond
emit with General Phayre's command tele
graphs from Kittabdoola on Tuesday as fol-
lows A portion of this division has already
began to retrace its steps. The Sixty-third
regiment left to-day, and will march to
Ouetta and remain there in readiness to act
against the mutineers among the Khan of
Khelat's troops and the Laerawak tribes.
LONDON, September Sth.-General Roberts
telegraphs from Candahar September 9th
Careful inquiry shows that the enemy's loss
was very serious on the LIST instant. This
was expected, as they made determined
stand when our troops were quite close. A
column will start shortly to bury the dead at
Kushke and Nakahud, and open the district
for supplies. General Phayne arrived at
Candahar on the Oh instant with his horse
artillery and cavalry, and encamped twelve
miles south of Candahar, where supplies and
forage are ample. The weather is hot. but
the wounded are doing well, and the troops
are healthy.
VIII Enforce the March Dccrees.
LONDON, September Sth-A Paris dispatch
says: The Government will take no notice OF
the action of the unauthorized religious con-
gregations in signing the letter proposed as a
substitute for the demand for an authorize
ton, and has decided to enforce the DEGREES,
without awaiting the result OF the test actions
brought by the Jesuits in the Courts.
DR.. Parsons Murderers 10 be Tried
speedily.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, September otn. - Inc
murderers of DR.. Parsons, the American
missionary, have arrived here, and will be
tried speedily. The Sultan has promised
Mr.. Heap, United States Consul General,
every satisfaction.
French Men.of.Wnr Ordered TO Ragusa.
PARIS, September Sth.-Orders were sent
yesterday to Toulon for two frigates and one
dispatch vessel to proceed to-day to Ragusa.
BERLIN, September Sth.-Baron Won Hay
merle's visit to Bismarck was merely to ex-
change friendly assurances, not for the dis
cussion of any question of striking import
ance. Eastern affairs are remarked, in Off
cial circles. as having entered upon quieter
course of development, and freer than hitherto
from pressing emergencies.
Reported Alliance.
LONDON, September Shit is reported
here that the agreement between Bismarck
and Baron Won Haymerle is intended to lead