Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-05-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
Bate CT the Cars Coronation Finally An
nOUnced.

Moscow, May 24th.-A proclamation an.
nouncing the coronation was made this morn
ing BY the heralds.at-arTns, attended by saw
eral dignissries, from p circular platform be.
fore the Kreulin, which was used in ancient
times foc the PRONUNCIATION Of ukases, Gnd
also for executions. The foreign Emoassa-
doris, who had been formally advised Of the
tins the proclamation would be issued, were
present, attended by q large escort. After
the bugle-blasts from the heralds, tho Secre-
! tary of the Senate read the proclamation. rs
| follows "Our most august, high and puts
SAINT sovereign, Emperor Alexander, having
assembled the hereditary throne of the Empire
| of all the Russias the Kingdom CT Poland
| and Grand DUchy of Finland, which are in
separable from it, has deigned to follow the
example of his predecessors and their 9loIi
ons ancestors, to command that the holy
solemnity of coronation and ano;otmsnt, in
which the Empress will participate, shsll,
with the help of Almighty God. be performed
on the 9th Of May This solemn act is az
nounced to sill of his Majesty's faithful sub
jects, 10 order that on that joyful day their
most fervent prayers may be offered TO the
King of Kings, and that they beseech the
Almighty to send His grace and blessing
upon his Maiesty's reign, for the maintenance
OF peace and tranquility, to the greater glory
of His holy name and constant prosperity
here" The Emperor and Empress only
break their seclusio1 until Sunday, to receive
the visits Of foreign Princes. 1t has been de.
cided not to hold great diplomatic recep-
ton, but as the Emperor and Empress init
mated their willingness to attend one rscep-
ton, General Schweinibe, the German En-
bassador, as Dragon of the diplomatic corps,
will give a grand banquet and ball il their
honor.
Copiesof the proclamation, printed on satin
bt,rIoI 10 o.o,-J ob
struggled desperately to obtain them. Many
believed the possession Of copy would enti-
tie them TO land and fortune. Some police.
men narrowly escaped being crushed Un-
torn copies of the proclamation realizsd high
prices.
Archbishop Cr0ke Urges the People 10
Submit 10 She Vatican.
DUBLIN. May 24sh.-Archbishop Croke,
replying TO en- address at Wicklow depot,
said: It was the Pope's great love FOR the
Irish people that caused him 60 be SO solicit
GUS for their welfare. He was confident that
when the Pope understood the hi.ustion bet
ter the efforts Of the priesthood and himself
for the Irish would be crowned with success.
Time would prove the correctness of his rep
reservations to thu Pope. Meanwhile be
urged the people to submit to the Vatican.
England and the Vatican.
LONDON, May 24.h-In the House Of
Commons to-day, Lord e. Fi;zmaurice
Under Foreign Secretary, replying to ques-
ton, said he had already stated on the l9.h
of March that the Government had never en-
tertained schemes to establish g British Resi-.
dent at the Vatican, and Erringtcn had not
since been the channel of communication bs-
tween the Foreign Office and the Vatican,
Errington received no appointment from the
Government, and therefore no pay.
Gladstone, replying TO Charles Newdegase
(Conservativel said Earl Granville's letter
last year, recommending Errington as a gem
tlemao Of honor and intelligence, would re.
main in force SO long as Errineton answered
tbst description.
Sir Henry Wolff CONSERVATIVE commented
on what be termed the unsatisfactory answer
OF the Government.
A Fatal Duel.
VIENNA, May 24th.-Lieutenan Schlaver
and the editor Of the Military Journal fought
duel to-day, with pistols. Lieutenant
Schlsyer was killed.
The War In Madagascar.
LONDON, May 24th.-Ths landing of the
French in Madagascar has surprised the
Madagascar Embassy who state that they
will fight the French to the death. Tie
members of the Embassy will hasten home
to assist in the defense of their country.
Many rifles newly purchased, are on their
way to Madagascar, and are now nearly due.
The Queen of Madagascar will issue q loan,
and it is hoped TIE Americans and English
will assist with arms and money.
The Trouble In Hayu.
PORT AU-PRINcE, May 15th.-The bom-
bardment of Miragono has began, and is
making havoc among the insurgents.
Important Discovery between Chile and
the Argentine Republic.
PANAMA, May 12th.-The Barilcchi pass,
between Chile and the Argentine territory,
which has been recently discovered, has long
been searched for, but the astuteness of the
Indians in times of peace, and the precau-
tions taken BY them in time of war, have
hitherto prevented it becoming known to the
Argentines or Chilesns. Toe Jesuits were
ignorant Of its existence, and century and
half ago unsuccessfully explored for the en-
trance to it in all directions. The discovery
of this pass places the Pacific within seventy
milss. by an easy road. of the extreme west
ern Argentine outposts as Lake Maxwell
haspi, and it will now be possible to construct
q railroad from the Gulf Of San Matras, Pat
sgonis, on the Atlantic, across the psmpas
and through the pass Is Chile on the Pacific.
which viii be less than one.half the length Of
that now in course of construction from
Buenos AyTes to Santiago via Mendosor. It !
Is difficult to over.essimste the value Of the |
discovery.