Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-19
FOREIGN.


PARIS, November 1sth.-In an interview, Mar
quis Tseug declared that during the last few days
the situation between France and China had be-
come very critical owing to the proceedings OF the
French Government, the repeated votes in the
Chamber of Deputies and the iuXtapositIon of the
Chinese and French troops. Many we-armed Chi
nese regulars have crossed the frontier and en-
camped at Bacnnh, where they are closely watching
the movements Of the French, notwithstanding the
presence of the French fleet. Three army corps of
10000 men each, and equipped in European fashion,
can at very short notice march by three different
routes against the French. Among the Chinese
troops are many European and American engineers.
The French may be able to throw few bombshels
into Canton but it will be difficult for their fleet to
approach the place, as the water is too shallow.
France must first give warning il she contemplates
hostile demonstration TO the merchant vessels OF
all nations there. Ii the Canton mandarns are en-
ergetic, the natives will fight WELL and the French
will find them worthy .oemen. China is receiving
encouragement and offers of material help from all
sides. have received no communication from the
French Government since my last arrival in Paris.
shall return to Folkestone almost Immediately.
Concluding, he said "China ardently desires
peace and deplores that the situation daily becomes
more aggravated. She will recognize, however re-
gretfully, accomplished facts, and leave to France
the towns and forts captured south of Red river.
China is determined, however, to hold Bacninh
against all commerce with the greatest energy
The passage of Red river will certainly be considered
Il declaration Of war. China is perfectly aware that
Admiral COurtz is preparing for campaign against
the Chinese. He repeatedly sends kilograms de-
handing boats Of light draught, and depends en-
tirely on France. To avoid war, France must stop
at once. Tomorrow may be too late
Foreigners Alarmed
LONDON, November lSth.-A Shanghai correspond-
ent says that many coolies who went to Hankew for
the tea remaining there in hopes Of being
enlisted and that the presence of large number Of
unemployed native has alarmed the foreigners, who
have aske1 gunboat to be sent for their protec-
ton.
Marine DisasteIs-Eighteen Lives Lost.
LONDON, November 1sth-The British steamer
Condor, from Liverpool, sank off Menden, Holland
to-day, during violent storm. Eighteen persons
were lost, including the engineers, who killed
by the bursting Of the boilers. Eight were saved
SECOND DIsPATCH.l
LONDON November 18th The steamer Hymethus
has also been wrecked the coast of Holland.
Ten Of the crew were rescued.
Agrarian Troubles in Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, November ISth.-A special num-
Der of the VIII Of the People the Nihilists' paper
states that the agrarian troubles in southern Russia
are increasing owing to the deplorabe state of the
rural populace, and the conflicts between the peas
ants and lords, calling for military Intervention, are
frequent.
The Revolt In Seryia.
BELGRADE, November 1Stb.-The odorevitch, edi
tor of the SaBOnErdUd, the Radical organ arrested
for comphcity in the rebellion, died to-day in the
imprisonmeut. Others OF the Radical committee
are still in chains. These will be pardoned. The
Court-martial sentenced to death Pope Miloie
schoolmaster named Prelovtch and peasant, the
leaders Of the revolt in Beliavost district
Moody and sankey.
IoypoS, November lsth-The first fortnight of
Moody and Sankey's mission at Islington closed to.
day with four services. The hall was densely
crowded at each meeting. The pressure of auditors
during the week became greater each successive
service, and tickets were eagerly sought for days
beforehand Standing room was barely obtainabie
Report Confirmed.
CAIRO November 1Sth.-A letter from Jeddah,
dated the 18th instant, confirms the report of the
death of Commander Moncreff and the humiliation
of the Egyptian force which he accompanied.
A force Of 5. 900 men landed at Toka, when they
yera cut to pieces, Only fourteen men escaped
On the 18th the rebels attacked Suskim, but were
repused. A panic, however, set in, and the inhsb-
itants at last sdvices were flying to Jeddah. The
convict station Toka is in the hands of the rebels
II is stated that another Egyptian tribe has re-
volted at Seminar, and the situation has become eX-
tremey critical. Either hicks Pasha, commander
OF the Egyptian troops, must retire, or strong
contingent must be sent out. Sir Evelyn Woods
army must start forthwith TO the scene CT operation.
The whole movement is due TO slave traders in
upper Egypt, who profess to act in the name Of
Mahdi, the False Prophet.
Monument Blown D0wn-Marriage An
nounced.
LONDON, November 18Th The splendid monu-
ment to the Zululand heroes to-day blown
down by whirlwind which swept over Ports
mouth
announced to-day that he will soon marry Miss
Audray Boyle.
A Present for Alfonso.
BERLIN, November 1Sth.-Crown Prince Frederick
William takes as present TO King Alfonso bronze
statuette of the Great Elector.