Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-06-01
FOREIGN.
Great Britain.
TILE STRANDED STEAMSHIP.

| THE STRANDED STEAMSHIP.
LONDON, May 31st.-The position of the
Anchor Line steamer Macedonia, ashore near
the Mall of Kintyre lighthouse, is very criti-
cal. She is considerably damaged forward
and her foremost has gone by the deck. The
wreck is not approachable, except from the
seaward. Tug boats are in attendance, and
efforts are being made to float her, but their
success is doubtful. Her cargo is being dis
charged into lighters but considerable por-
ton is damaged The value of the vessel and
cargo is estimated at go, 900.
| THE LAND LEAGUE.
| LONDON, May 31st.-At meeting last
night of members of Parliament and others
belonging to the Land League, it was decided
to fill the place of Organizer forthwith, and
it was also decided that in the event of the
suppression of the League to transfer its
duties in Ireland to the Ladies Land League,
and if that was interfered with to conduct
the organization through committee sitting
at Holyhead.
ANOTHER COLLISION BETWEEN THE PEOPLE
AND SoLDIERY.
CLoNMEL, May 31st-There was riot TO-
day at a sale of tenants interests in twenty
one farms. Most of the farms were knocked
down TO the Emergency Committee. A mob
stoned the police and soldiers. The police
charged once and the hussars three times,
using the flats of thsir sabers. One soldier
one policeman and some civilians were in
jured.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
LONDON, May 31st.-In the House of Com.
mons to-day the Speaker said he was willing
to produce billions letter if the House de-
sired it. Gladstone intimated that the Gov.
eminent would assent to a motion for the
production. The House. in committee on
the land bill, rejected-2i3 to 1.-THE amend
ment offered by Ramsey, Liberal member
for Falkirk district, limiting the right of free
sale to tenancies Of and below $50.
Germany.
BISMARCK UPON HIS BACK AGAIN.
| BERLIN, May 31st.-In consequence of a
| painful outbreak of his old ailment. inf ams
nation of the blood vessels in the legs, Bisy
marck is confined to his bed.
Italy.
ANOTHER CABINET DISAGREEMENT.
ROME, May 31st.-The Liberia announces
that General Ferreros, Minister of War, and
Signor Magliani, Minister of Finance, have
disagreed concerning the promised increase of
war estimates, and rendered their resigna-
tons. DE Pretis is endeayoring to restore
harmony and avoid fresh crisis.
Turkey.
THE SULTAN AND MIDHAT PAsHA
CoNsTAETINoPLE, May 31st.-The Sultan
is conciliating Midhat Pasha. He has given
him present, and provides his meals.
Greece.
THE IsTHMUs OF coRINTH SHIP CANAL.
ATHENS, May 31st-A decree has been
signed, granting De Lesseps concession to
cut canal through the Isthmus of Corinth.
The work will probably be commenced in
1882, and be completed in five years.
Tunis.
MURDERERs SHOT.
TUNIs, May 31st.-The murderers of Sc.
gum, the correspondent of the Paris TEE
graphe, have been shot.
Canada.
NO MONUMENT - EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY
FROM THE QUEEN.
LONDON (Ont.) May 31st-The monument
idea has been abandoned, and permanent
relief fund will be raised.
The Mayor to-day received the following
from Major Dewinton, the Governor. Gener-
ais Secretary:
QUEBEC, May 30tb.-TEe Queen has expressed
through his EXccllency the Governor. General her
great sorrow on hearing Of the deplorable accident
sires to express her sympathy with the bereaved
families.
ANOTHER DUKE COMING.
MONTREAL, May 31st.-The Duke of Athol
left town to. day for Lake George. He in
tends to return here in few days, and will
then proceed to California.