Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-27
FOREIGN NEWS.
Affairs IN Egypt.

CAIRO November 26th.-After the review to-day
of the troops about to start for Suakm three Turk
ish officers went to Baker Pasha and refused to 20
to the Soudan, on the ground that their contract
was for service in Egypt alone. 1t is hoped the
matter will be arranged.
There is a general sense Of uneasiness, showing
signs of a revival of religious enthusiasm at Tantah
especially.
The Captain who brought the news of Hicks
Pashas defeat states that he allowed to escape
only ON profession OF the Moslem faith The massa-
cre he said not universal at first believed,
as those Egyptian soldiers who were so disposed
were allowed to join the forces Of Ell Mahdi.
There is reason to believe that emissaries of +
Mahdi are busy in the large towns of Upper Egypt,
and general rising is feared.
The French In TOBquin.
BERLIN, November 26th.-A Paris corr, spondent
OF the Cologne Gazette ays that if the Chinese
regulars oppose the French in Tol quin, France will
consider it ca5u5 beli. She will not blockade
the Chinese coast, nor bomhard the maritime towns,
especially from fear OF complications with England.
MARsEILLEs, November 26th 1t is rumored that
u 600 men will be mUbilzed Immediately for China,
aud General Campenon, Minis er of Mar is negOti.
atng for the services OF ten great transports with
which to forward the troops to their destination.
Paris, November 26th.-The French gunboat
Lynx left HaidZuuE after the arrival OF reiL-
forcemepts The Lynx and Leopard have gone to
occupy the river Bacninh, i'll order to cut off
the enemys retreat.
ChampiOnsh p Match Gsrle of Billiards
PARIS, November 26th-Tne championship match
game OF billiards between Schaeff5r and Nignaux
opened Tonight in the presence of large humber
of spectators. SchaeT led with sixteen points.
Vignaux followed with three. Schaoffer subse-
quenty made run Of l25, another of lG3, and fin
ished the play with 600 to VignauX ASS. Schaefers
play was very neat, rapid and greatly applauded.
The game continues five nights for n stake Of
90 600.
No PapaI Nu1ciO for the United States.
ROME, November 26th.-The report that the
American Bishop proposed that the Vatican send
Nuncio to America is unfounded The re
port probably arose through a misapprehension Of
the fact that the Vatican thinks OF sending Mon
signor Sepiace to preside as Apostolic Legate over
the members Of the Council to be held in America
in 1854
ParnelIite Victory.
LIMERICK, November 26th-The election for
municipal officers resulted in favor Of the Parnel-
ties.
Prussian Finances.
BERLIN, November 26th-The Lower House of the
Prlssiln Diet began the debate to-day upon the
annual estimates Scholz, Minister of Finances
described the financial situation OF the Kingdom as
favorable, owing to a surplus OF 100000 marks
which has been mainly derived from the earnings
The weekly statement of the Imperial Bank OF
Germany shows an increase in specie Of II 400 900
marks.
The Port Perry Fire.
PoRT PERRY (Ont) }, November 26th.-The fire last
night destroyed about Sl5O,QO0 worth of property
in the center of the town. 1t commenced IN kud-
dy's Hotel, and made clean sweep Of the north
side of Queen street. The flames made such head
way before their discovery that they were entirely
beyond control strong south wind prevented
the flames from spreading to the south side of the
street, and saved the destruction OF the rest Of
the town. large quantity OF goods was removed
in a damaged condition. No life was loet.
Marine Disaster.
WHARTON (0nt.), November 26th.-Three bodies
were washed ashore to-day with life e-preservers
marked Eclipse 1t is believed that the steamer has
gone down with all on board. She was bound from
Algoma to Port Sarna.