Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-08-04

and brought them into he. In the retreat
no efforts would turn the fugitives from the
main road, which is without water at this
season of the year, and thus a majority of
| the casualties occurred from men falling from
thirst and exhaustion. The enemy's pursuit
continued to within ten miles from Candahar,
but was not vigorous. The cavalry and artil-
lery, with a few infantry, reached the
banks of the river Argandale, forty
miles from the scene of action, at z
o'clock the next morning, many
| not having tasted water since the previous
morning. Nearly all of our ammunition was
lost as also were LOO rifles and two nine
FOUNDER guns. Our loss is estimated: Killed
and missing-Sixty-sixt Regiment, 400;
Grenadiers, $50; Jacobs Rifles, $50; artil-
lery, 40 sappers, "a; cavalry, 60. The
Durans have been expelled from Candahar.
Provisions and ammunition are plentiful
The Chile.Peruyian war-How a Chilean
Transport was Blown Up.
NEW YORK, August 3d.-The Panama Star
ard Herald of July 22d has story of the
loss of the Chilean transport Loa in Callao
bay. A Peruvian officer constructed launch,
put torpedo into it, and over this placed
false bottom resting on springs, kept down by
the weight-of the cargo, then loaded it with
a very choice assortment of fruits and tow
ing it out into the blockading squadron be-
fore daylight, set it adrift. All day it fioated
about, but toward evening, fearing it would
| fall into neutral hands, boat was sent out to
bring it hack. The Loa, seeing boat from
shore making toward neutral vessel, caught
sight of the launch and turned toward it.
| The Loa lowered two boats, brought the
launch alongside, and the discharging COM
menced. AS the weight IN the launch di-
minished the machinery in connection with
the torpedo was set free, and in moment
three hundred pounds of dynamite were
exploded. The Loa was almost lifted
out Of the water, and appeared in mass OF
flame, which resolved itself into dense clouds
of smoke. When this cleared away the ses-
sci seemed not to have suffered, but suddenly
| she went down by the stern and disappeared.
Ships of war and non-combatants quickly
lowered boats and picked up about forty men
struggling in the water, of whom, it is prob
able, many will die. At least $50 men per-
ished. The only officers saved are the Second
! Commander (wounded), the Doctor and one
! engineer. Every house in Callao was shaken
TO the foundation by the explosion, and every
ship in the bay shivered, as if by a fearful
earthquake.
| A Lima correspondent says There is an
ugly rumor going about that some men en-
tered Moquegua, where the Chileans left their
sick in care OF the natives, and murdered
every Chilean they could find. 1t is also ru-
mored that the Chileans have sent force to
wreak terrible reven o.
A FIofiIla OF Revenue Cutters.
! ST. PETERSBURG, August 2d.-An Imperial
decree is published, authorizing the formation
of hotilla of revenue cutters in the Baltic.
These vessels will belong to the navy, but in
times of peace will be under the direction of
the Minister of Finance.
Recall of Sir Bartle Frere.
| LONDON, August 3d.-In the House of
Commons the Marquis of Harrington an
nounced the recall Of Sir Bartle Frere. The
Marquis, in making the announcement said
1.-The Government took step which they
regret, because while Sir Bartle Frere's views
differ from the views of Ministers on import
ant questions, the Ministers fully recognize
his high personal qualities and distinguished
services"
Giadstone's Illness.
| LONDON, August SOLICITATIONS passed
fair night. There is no increase in the local
malady, nor in the fever. At noon to day
the condition of MIR. Gladstone was I'M
changed. In consequence OF the Premier's
illness the Lord Mayors dinner, fixed for
Saturday, will be abandoned
| The Standard says: The apprehension
that Gladstone is in precarious state does
| not correctly give the situation. He is in
serious condition, and the case is of such an
irregular kind that it necessitates great eau
| ton.
LONDON, August 3d.-A bulletin dated at
f1:40 o'clock to night says Mr.. Gladstone
passed quiet day. His fever ID less, and his
general condition is satisfactory.
The French Elections.
| PARIS, August 3d-The Departmental
| Councils help to elect Senators, though they
are greatly outnumbered in that capacity by
| municipal delegates. Five members of the
Cabinet who were candidates are all elected.
! The Duke d'Aumale has been reelected
Prince Charles Bonaparte retired from
hopeless contest in Corsica. Rouher retired
on the ground Of age. Admiral de Ia Ron
ciere lie Mos rey has to stand second ballot.
Brunei. former Minister, is defeated. Per-
aide (Bonapartist Senator) is defeated.
PARIS, August 3d.-The Republicans now
control at lest seventy Councils General.
Gambettists are chiefly victorious.
Disastrous Fire in Nova Scotia.
HALIFAX. August 3d.-The upper end of
| the town of Annapolis is in flames. extending
from J. b. Wilson's to X. j. Hardwick's,
and back to Victoria street. 1t is believed
that the fire is the work Of an incendiary.
The Wardens have telegraphed to Kentviue
| for a train to bring an engine from Bridge
town.
The Irish Compensation Bill.
LONDON, August 3d-In the debate on the
Irish compensation bill to-day, Lord Derby
said if the only alternative was to pass the
bill in its present shape or reject it, he would
| vote for rejection but, as it might be
amended in committee, he would vote for a
second reading.
| Lord Cairns, in a studiously calm speech
| this evening picked the principle of the CON-
pensation bill to pieces, saying that while it
was intended to benefit it would leave him in
| worse position than before.
Gil r IL III =.
| long speech vigorously supported the bill.
The Duke of Somerset and the Earl of
Seetlard opposed it.
| Viscount Monck supported the bill, while
! Viscount Cranbrook opposed it.
| The Duke of ARGYLE also opposed the bill.
! Earl Granville, Foreign Secretary, said he
| did not deny that if the bill was rejected the
| Government would be confronted with a
great responsibility as to what course to
| adopt, but that fact cannot relieve the
Honse of a very grave responsibility.
| When vote was reached the bill was re-
| jected-2S2 to 81.
Lord Beaconsfeld, in opposing the bill,
made violent attack on the Radicals.
Among the Liberals who voted against the
Government were Viscount Sherbrooke Mr..
Robert Lowe), Lord Strathedan, the Earl of
Camperdown and sixty or seventy others.
The minority were exclusively Liberals.
More Clerical Victories.
ROME, August 3d.-At Florence the Cleri-
| Gals gain great victory. In the municipal
elections st Rome they have returned candi-
dates for twelve of the fourteen vacancies.
Affairs in Mexico.
HAVANA, August 3d.-Advices from the
| City of Mexico are to July 9th. The disor-
ders and reyolts reported recently from
various parts of the Republic, though in
spring no serious fears, continue, notwith-
standing the assertion that all was quiet.
The opposition, enraged at General Gonzalez
success, calls President Diaz bloody despot,
and predicts that Gonzalez will be worse
one. The situation of the country is con-
fused and underlined. President Diaz has
called General Gonzales to the capitol.
The late disorders at Mazatlan were SER
GUS. A regular battle was fought at Oilla
| Union between 500 Pronuncea1os with four
cannons, with General vanirez at their head,