Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-27

Washing ton, states that Blaine had eight
delegates in Virginia and fifteen in the Geor-
eia delegation. Blaine's friends in Chicago
claim that if this is correct General Grant
cannot possibly hope to get majority in the
Chicago Convention, no matter if he gets all
that is claimed for him.
Harrisburg dispatch says: Kemble and
Salter, two of the legislative bribers, arrived
late this evening. They viii be sentenced to-
morrow noon. Kemble is accompanied by
his wife and daughter. The wife proposes
to remain with Kemble in prison until the
expiration of his sentence.
The Secretary of the Interior rendered his
decision on Wednesday in the long-disputed
case of the Rancho Punto de la Conception,
a land grant in California, in which he au-
thorizes the Commissioner OF the General
Land Office to cancel the patent of July Is,
1863 and issue new one in accordance with
that confirmed by the Courts.
A special from Washington says the House
is rapidly approaching adjournment, which
now may occur on the last of May, as Ran
dali expects it not improbable that the Presi-
dent will veto the Immediate Deficiency bill,
which unconstitutionally restricts the execu-
tive powers, and has other legislation obiec-
tionable to the President.
The projected tour of the King Of Siam
through this country has caused some discus
sion among the members of the Cabinet at
Washington. On Friday The propriety Of
sending man-of-war to convey him from
England was discussed, and it was concluded
to ask the Congressional Committee on For
eign Affairs to recommend an appropriation
for his reception.
John Swinton, of New York, in letter to
the Irish World of Saturday, proposes that
great and extensive meetings be held to ex-
press sympathy with Denis Kearnev, sent to
prison through the most shocking perversion
of justice, and under circumstances of pratt
cal cruelty. The editor replies that arrange
ments are now making to hold such meeting.
Three gentlemen of the Irish World Join
with Swinton in defraying the expenses of
the Cooper Institute for that purpose.
FOREIGN.
During the gale of the 21st instant, on the
Scottish coast, nineteen fishermen were
drowned.
Slosson and Vignaux will commence an
other billiard match at Paris, on the 2Sth or
30th instant.
A Bombay dispatch ssys that there is no
truth in the reports of the death of King
Tbeebau, or of massacres at Mandelay.
A strike of cotton weavers, reported at
Lillebonne and Bolbra on Thursday, will
probably force the proprietors to close manu-
factories
The Chileans now occupy Moquequa Cuesta
de Los Angeles and Torato, and command
the roads leading to Arequipa.
Arms and ammunition have been dis
patched to Basserak. Two battalions have
left Alexandrietta for Yeonen. The LeUant
Herald is suppressed.
In Ottawa, Canada, contributions for the
relief of the Hull sufferers amount to el1.-
600. including donation by the Government
of Canada of 81, Goo Rebuilding has COM
menced.
Various Vienna specials state that some
1000 Albanians are in possession Of the ter
ritory ceded to Montenegro, and the latter
has protested to the Powers against the vio-
lation of the agreement with Turkey.
Edmond de PressonZ of Paris, Protestant
divine, and well-known writer on theologi-
cal subjects, has been appointed Secretary of
the French Legation in Washington.
Boyd of London is training for the inter
national regatta at Providence. Elliott will
go to Rochester and train, should he in prac--
tice beat Boyd's time in February last.
The Bourse newspaper of Paris states that
according to kilograms from Berlin, uneasi-
ness on the Berlin Bourse is assuming largepro-
portions in consequence Of a panic in mining
and banking shares.
Emperor William has written to the Gar,
advising him to stay at Livadia three months,
for the restoration of his health, and to in
trust his affairs to the Czarowitch and Cen
eral Melikoff, but the Gar declines tn do so.
The Porte has notified Montenegro that
cession of territory will commence at once
and finish on the 18th. Some of the Catholic
Albanians have already left the ceded terri
tory 1t is uncertain what viii be the atti-
tude of Mohamedan Albanians.
On Friday, the Mexican Congress discussed
the bill to grant unconditional amnesty to all
persons engaged in revolutions since the
restoration of the republic. One of the
speakers urged that Mexico ought, by the
passage of the bill, to set an example to
France and the United States.
The total loss by the recent fire at Samana,
was $4,000. General Coca, who was con-
nected with the political disturbances in San
Domingo, has been shot. In recent en-
gagement between Spanish troops and in-
surgents, the former lost six killed and two
wounded. The insurgent loss was seventeen
killed.
A scheme has been drawn up in London,
with the approval of the Canadian Govern
ment, for the establishment of an army re-
serve, to consist of 10000 men drawn from
the Dominion militia, who will be liable to
service in the Dominion, England, or abroad,
in the event of Great Britain being involved
in war.
The Christian Commissioner at Bagdad
telegraphs to London of terrible famine
raging throughout Mesopotamia and Hurdles
tan. Immense masses of starving Christians
are crawling to Bagdad for relief. The re-
sources are totally inadequate to meet the
necessities A public meeting is to be held
at the Mansion House
The London Times of the 2jth instant, in
a leading article, says the ministerial crisis is
ended. Gladstone has accepted the duty of
forming an administration, designating him
self as Chancellor of Exchequer and First
Lord of the Treasury. Gladstone received
perfect ovation. He spoke from the window
of the railway carriage, thanking the people
for their kindly greeting.