Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-06-16

spouding 70 the speech of Granville, 81 the
banquet given the former at Birmingham last
night, dwelt on the necessity os extending
TIE freedom Of trade and franchise, and re-
distribution of seats IN the House Of Com
mons. Referring to India, he said he hoped
the Marquis Of Ripon, the Vice,o oy. would BE-
supported in carrying out policy of Wisd u
and justice. He reprobated tne C lurse cf the
obstructionists in the House Of Commons.
who, he said, were allied witt the irish rebel
! party, and were doing their utmost to make
II impossible for the House TO DO any work.
The Church Bill In the PIussIan LaRdtag,
BERLIN, June 15th-The committee Of the
lower house OF the Lendtsg on the church
bill approved the Clause cf the measure with
al amendment allowing Bishops, recogn'zei
by tie State, to eXsscise taeir functions out.
| side OF their diCceses. All amendments to
| the sixth clause, which repeats toe provisions
OF the Msy laws inconsistent with the bill,
were r jecsed. The ffss feAoipg of the bill
will be considered by she committee.
Treaty of Commerce signed.
ROME, June 15th.-The treaty of com.
merce between England aGd Italy has been
| signed.
Election for the Eeichstag.
! HAMBURG. June 15sh 10 the election to-
! day for member of the Reichstsg for the FIRST
eieCIOflai ulSItlC5 CI Hamburg, bAD9l (oCciBi-
| ist) received 9,077 votes Rabe tProRIessist),
6,469; Roscher (Secessionist). 455. a second
ballot is necessary.
King Humberfs Ambition.
! NEW York, June 15th.-The HerqIds
Rome corresDuudent has had an interview
with King Humbert. Speaking Of the Vati-
can question, his Majesty declared he had
| the sincerest respect for the person of the
| Pope, and regretted deeply that rec0ncilia-
| tion between the Church and State in Italy
seemed 50 far distant. III the Pope were to
! leave his retirement for the streets of Rene,
I feel convinced be would meet with the
utmost Difference Turning to foreign ques-
tions, the King said it YVES his only desire
that his kingdom should live st peace with
! all men. He had no hatred of France or any
other country. 81 have no ambition save to
diminish texation. which is very heavy, I
admit, and to retain what we have won since
! Italy became united. We have no am.
bition other than where the people wish to
diminish taxation. Italy does not increase
its expenditures. We have made great pro-
gress. We Beed peace" With regard to the
| domestic politics OF [ ally, the King expressed
| himself perfectly satisfied that his Ministers
are devoted and honest, and his subjects
| loyal. In conversation about America, in
| which he seemed to take lively interest, he
| expressed much admiration for the enterprise
of the New York press. This led to some
| talk about the expeditions to the North Pole,
the discovery of which his Majesty was con-
tent to leave to the next generation. His
| Majesty, after few courteous phrases, rose
| and shook hands heartily, saying 10 French
| just before parting, Were not q King,
should wish to see the world as reporters
see it."
| The B0mbardment of Majuga.
| PARIS, June 15th.-Admiral Pierre, CON.
mander of the French feet at Madagascar,
10 report of the b9mbardment of Msjuga,
| May l6,h, says that he demanded the sur.
render of the place, but received an evasive
reply. Five vessels opened FIRE on the town,
and the three forts, mounting thirty guns,
were quickly silenced. The Hoys quarter of
the town YVES destroyed, but ths French fac.
tory and most of the American houses es-
capped injury. The garrison of 1900 men
retreated. The French entailed no loss !;
they occupied the town and are collecting
| customs.
The ChiIe-Peru Peace Treaty.
LENA, June 15th.-Following are the par
ticulars relative to the terms Of peace pub.
! lished here, taken from letters stolen from
special courier en- route to General Iglisias ::
Chile Is not to forfeit the decrees about guano
and saltDetre, issued February Oh and March
20, 1882; that the net profits of 100, 900
tons, deductlIg expenses, be equally divided
between the Chilean and Peruvian bond
holders; these profits only to come out OF the
islands now worked. as future mines found in
the annexed territories belong exclusively to
Chile. who can dispose of such newly dis
| covered mines st will Chile does not hold
herself responsible for any indebtedness Of
Peru; Chile hclds sovereignty Of Lobos
Island until the sale of l 900. 600 tons when
! the treaty is ratified, Chile turns over to
Peru fifty per cent OF the net proceeds from
Lobos Island. Lastly, the commercial rels-
tions and indemnity to Chilean citizens will
be DISCUSSED afterwards.
Railroad Trouble In Mexico.
BUsTAMENTE (Mex.) June I5sh.-Night
before last The down train from Monterey
ran over the body Of Mexican lying on the
track. An armed force of Mexicsns arrested
aud jailed all hands on the next train that
passed. Another train reached the station
this morning, and was side-trscked. and has
not yet been released. The officers will
probably receive diplomatic notice. It is
thought American capitalists will use the
case as test of Mexican law for the protec-
ton of property.
Disastrous Fire.
STERLING (0nt.). June - 5sh.-A large por.
ton of the business part of this town was
burned to-day. Loss, S125, 600.
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