Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-12-23

Ehe American Minister and slavery in
Brazil.
RIO JANEIRo, December 18th.-The Presi-
dent of the Council, replying to an inter-
pellation respecting the American Minister
attending an anti-slavery banquet on No.
vember 20th, says the Government was reso-
lutte not to interfere with the gradual extirc.
ton Of slavery, and would have nothing to
do with the abolition agitation as long as it
was kept on legal grounds. He considered
billiards connection with the question
merely as an individual, but they were con-
fdent that the opposition would support the
Government whenever any foreign Govern
ment seeks to interfere in the international
affairs of Brazil.
Troops for South Africa.
LONDON, December 22d-The Times un-
derstands that the Ninety seventh Regiment
was to have been brought to ireland from
Gibraltar, but it is now ordered to Natal and
will leave on the 23d inst. Though Governor
Sir George Colley did not ask for reinforce
ments, he intimated that he might want
them, and it was thought better to dispatch
regiment to the Cape Immediately, without
running the risk of any grave emergencies.
The battalion OF rifles from Aldershot is or.
dered to ireland, instead of the Ninety.
seventh Regiment.
Cattle Disease.
New YORK, December 22d.-A WorlFs
dispatch from London announces the alarm
ing spread of foot and mouth disease through
out England. An additional number of farms
have been infected, and the celebrated Here
ford herd has been attacked by the disease
Farmers are unable to stay the distemper and
are thoroughly alarmed.
Alleged SacriIegc.
PARIS, December 22d-In the Senate yes.
terday Buffette (Orleanist) questioned the
Government on the subject OF the removal of
cruci6xes from elementary schools in Paris,
by order of the Herald of the Prefect of the
Seine. The debate showed that the law gave
the local authorities discretion relative to the
retention of such religious emblenis, but that
the police had in some instances accomplished
their removal in a careless and irreverent
manner, throwing the crucihxes into van at
the door. The Herald explained that
he had punished those who had so
acted, and that he had himself re-
ceived authorization from Premier Ferry
before he ordered their removal. The tone
of the Hersld's speech produced great
uproar on the Right, particularly his state
ment that the question was one merely of
school furniture. An order Of the day was
proposed by D'Ecezisre (Rep.) that the SEN
ate, regretting an act that had given rise to
discussion, passes 20 the order of the day,
viii. 27as pss-ao by 2 Tose OF 159 TO 80
Afterward the order of the day, pure and
simple, was proposed by the Left, and re-
jected by vote of $50 to 124, and milder
censure on the Heralds conduct was pro-
posed by the moderators, which was shelyed
by similar majority. To-day the Herald
rendered his resignation, and it is stated that
Premier Ferry and NJ. Constance, Minister
of the Interior and of Worship, have also de-
clared that they will resign.
The Anti.Jcwish Crusade.
BERLIN, December 22d.-The North Ger
man Gazette, replying to comments of pro-
Jewish papers that the Governments bias in
favor of anti. Simitic agitation as shown by
their not dispensing the recent riotous anti.
Jewish meeting in Berlin, says: The
Government is ready to consider any meas
ure proposed in the Prussian Diet for more
stringent supervision of public meetings, but
the Progressist and pro-Jewish party cannot
expect that protection by the police shall
only be excused in favor OF themselves and
their clients.
The Boer Rebellion.
CAPE Town, December 22d.-News from
Bloemforstin states that the Beers attacked
Poetichefstroom on the 18th instant and the
Colonial militia camp on the 18th. No de-
tails of the fighting have been received. The
attitude of the Ponhos, one of the most pow
erful tribes, is decidedly improved. Their
chief, Umlueilella, has promised to prevent
the rebel Pondomese from entering his coun-
try.
LONDON, December 22d.-A telegram to
the Colonial Office announces that Umhlon-
hlo, the Pondomese chief, has been COM
pletely routed, with loss of 300 men and a
large number of cattle. The Colonial less
,,,ae fo,,r tiilad ond fap yyorudad
The Billiard Match.
PARIS, December 22d.-The third night of
the billiard match between Slosson and
Vignaux opened with large attendance, and
the deepest interest was manifest. Slosson
placed the balls where he left them last night
and made seven points. His best runs in the
course of the evening were 204, 50 and 160,
and he maintained his lead TO the end of the
nights play, scoring total of 1,S00, while
V1enaux made /, 517. The latter's best runs
were Ill, rs and SO.
Heavy Failure.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, December 22d.-The old
English banking firm of Hansen & Co. have
suspended payment. Liabilities, 81, 250, 600,
chiefly due to advances to the Porte. The
failure chiefly affects Manchester. Their
London branch has also failed.
wedding Out Foreign Omcers-sympathy
with Russia.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, December 22d.-Accord-
ing to intelligence from Roumelia, Aleko
Pasha, Governor-General, insists on the num-
ber of foreign officers in the Roumelian SER
vice being reduced one-ffth. A project is
being discussed for reducing the militia force
by one-half. The people sympathize with
Russia, and the tendency for a union with
Bulgaria is becoming less pronounced.
Proposal Agreed To.
VIENNA, December 22d.-Austria, France,
Italy and Germany have agreed to the arbi-
tration proposal, on condition that all the
Powers give their assent to it; that Turkey
and Greece shall previously signify their &C.
ceptance of any decision OF the Powers, and
that for the adoption of resolutions by the
Powers q simple majority shall be sufficient.
Representatives Instructed.
ATHENS, December 22d.-Premier Cou-
moundouros has sent a circular to the repre-
sentatives of Greece abroad, instructing
them to decline the proposal for European
arbitration, if offered.
Absolutely Unfounded.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 22d.-The re-
port of the scheme Of the Government i'm.
plying the virtual abdication of the Gar is
absolutely unfounded.
The Tekkes and Russians.
DERGNEz, December 22d.-The entire Ak
hal Tekke population have been summoned to
arms to raid on the Russian line. Eight
thousand Turcoman infantry for the Merry
district, with two guns, are marching to re-.
inforce Geek -Tepe. The Tekkes have refused
renewed offer of compromise from the
Russians.
Resignation Withdrawn.
PARIS, Decemb r 22d.-Premier Ferry re-
fused to accept Herold's resignation, which
was accordingly withdrawn.
An American Consul In Trouble.
HAVANA, December 22d.-A dispute oc-