Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-08-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
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interview with Abdurrahman Saturday
which lasted three hours. The British es-
cort consisted of three squadrons OF cavalry.
and the Aneer's escort Of 200 infantry. Alb
durrahman evidently desires our friendship,
but feels insecure until he is more successful
in gaining over the country to his side. His
Tulkestan troops are more suspicious, and he
finds it necessary to humor them.
The Times Cabul correspondent says: The
prospect of favorable settlement with Alb
durrahman and the speedy withdrawal of the
army from Cabul are no doubt seriously
menaced by the disaster at Candahar. but
General Stewart is adequate for any emer-
gency. Mr.. Griffin says he has twice held
an interview with Abdurrahman. General
Stewart will meet Abdurrahman in public at
Durbar, General Coughs camp, on Monday.
CALCUTTA, August 1st-Eyery thing seems
to point to General Roberts having been out
generated, and the battle OF Pushki Nahkub
will hereafter be cited as one more instance
of the story, old as British history itself, of a
gallant army being ruined by the infatuation
and Incompetence of its leader and the treach-
cry of its allies. as there can be little doubt
that the Wallis cavalry went over to the eL-
envy.
BOMBAY, August 1st.-Khelati Chill Zai
garrison IS IN very precarious state. The
tribes are gathering in the vicinity, and much
anxiety is felt for the garrison, unless General
Phayre relieves it, which would delay his
march to Candahar.
General Burrows Fight with the AZ
ghans.
LONDON, August 1st-The Standards Bonn
bay correspondent telegraphs thas the battle
between General Burrows force and the
Afgbans is said to have been we'll contested.
The British cavalry and artillery were badly
cut up at the commencement of the fight, but
the infantry inflicted such heavy loss on
Ayoob Khan that he has not ventured to adj
vance upon Candabar. The Viceroy of In
dia telegraphed Sunday that Ayoob Khan did
not follow up the British in their retreat.
General Burrows force has arrived at Canda-
har. When the messenger left Ayoob Khan
was encamped where the action was fought.
This seems to confirm the news that Ayoob
Khan had suffered heavily This news was
brought by natives to Quettah. The Viceroy's
telegram says: "Our whole army is not in
the citadel at Candahar," but the word mot +"
is probably Geographic error for now" s.
Gladstone Ill.
LONDON, August 1st-Mr Gladstone
caught chill after leaving the House of
Commons Friday, and is now suffering from
congestion of the left lung. The latest bull
letin, issued Sunday evening, says his con-
dition is less favorable, owing to slight
fever but that he is in no immediate danger
The Queen has telegraphed to ascertain his
condition.
The French Elections.
PARIS, August 1st.-The elections to the
| Councils General up to the present time
show that in sixty-two cases the Republicans
have been successful and in sixteen Con-
| servatives. Six second ballots in the latter
districts will be necessary.
Statement strengthened.
LONDON, August 1st.-A Vienna CORE
spondent says the statement that the Porte
intends to cede Dulcigno to Montenegro is
strengthened by the dispatch of Turkish
naval squadron to the Dulcigno coast to en-
| force the cession.
Gold for America.
LONDON, August 1st.-The Standard re-
ports that e190,000 gold has been purchased
| in open market for export for America.
Proposed offensive and Defensive Ali.
ance.
LONDON, August 1st.-A Vienna dispatch
reports that the Vice-President Of the Bull
garian Committee is now at Belgrade to ne
gotiate an offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween Bulgaria and Servia.
The British Defeat in Afgfanisfan.
SDILA, August 1st.-Reports from Quettah
his victory by pursuing the British. It is
stated that General Burrows succeeded in
bringing larga body of his troops into Can
dahar.
Bank Robbed.
Rio JANEIRo, July 9th.-The bank of the
| province at Porto Allegro has been robbed of
S125, 600.
Rebels Still Holding Out.
| BUENos AYREs, July 9th.-rhe rebels are
| still holding out at Dolores.
Consented 10 Contest.
| LONDON, August 1st.-Mr. Plimsoll has
consented to contest Liverpool for a seat in
Parliament.
Collision mt Sea.
| GIBRALTAR, August LIST. = The British
steamer Harter, from Hongkong May Sth,
| tor New York, has been in collision with an
Italian bark. in which the latter was sunk
| The crew of the bark were saved
land Meetings. Cheering Outlook.
| DUBLIN, August 2d-A. M.-Two land meet
ings were held here yesterday.
The corn and root crops of ireland promise
more than an average yield, and the general
aspect of the country is cheering.