Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-01-14
FOREIGN.
Affairs In China .

CANTON, January 13sh.-The Authorities in
this province are vigorously preparing for
war. They are building telegraph line be-
tween Canton and the Torquin frontier. The
Viceroy of Csnton has issued proclamation,
summoning the people to prepare to repel the
French invaders, at the same time expressing
friendship toward other nations.
PARIS. January 13th.-Admiral Meyer
telegrsphed Admiral Peyron yesterday that
the state of feeling in Hongkopg is very salts
factory. Pirates are being vigorously i'm.
prisoned. and are grsdusllY forsaking the
delta. The Europeans in the far east are
very confident concerning the success of the
French enterprise.
Il Temps states that since the arrival of
the French expedition in Tonquin the Catho-
lie missionaries have been subject to renewed
persecution in the southern provinces Of
Chins. A furious mob in the province Of
Quang See destroyed the house Of Pere
Pernet, who was arrested and maltreatsd,
receiving several blows from a fat sword, also
being threatened with death. The Chinese
demand ransom of 1000 francs for his re-
lease. Probably, however, Pernet, will be
taken to Canton. Other missionaries were
also arrested.
HONGKoNG, Jsnuary 13sh.-Six thousand
Chinese troops have been sent to Hainar
The greatest activity prevails in Canton.
Barges have been sunk in Canton river to
block the channel.
Decisive Battle Expected.
VIENNA, January 135b.-It is stated that
China has definitely decided not to recall her
troops from Bacniuh, where decisive battle
is expected shortly.
Perils OF tine Sea,
PANAMA. January 5th.-The American
whaling bark John Dawson, which left here
October 22l for San Francisco to be repaired,
has returned, leaking badly. A thorough
survey will be made, and probably her re-
pairs will be undertaken here.
LONDON, January 18Th. The ship Cress-
ington, which sailed from CsrGiff yesterday
for San Francisco was damaged in a collision
off Penorth sud driven ashore. She dis
charged s. portion of her cargo on the beach,
and was sfterward foated aud towed to Car
oiff, where she was docked for repairs.
The Unemployed in Paris.
PARIS, January 13.h.-A meeting of 4, coo
unemployed people, including several women,
was held in the Sale Lsvis to- day. Violent
speeches were delivered, favoTing armed rev.
olutiop as the only means Of ending the stag.
nation in trade. The delegates present from
the Workingmen's Associations, however
adopted more moderate tone, expressing
a belief that an appeal to the Chambers
would iGstigate crisis. \ proposal Of the
woIkipguen to 90 to the Pslsis Bourbon en-
mssFe On Monday was rejected. The meeting
separated quietly.
More Troops for Ireland.
DUBLIN, January 13sh.-The garrison of
Enniskillen has been ordered to make prep.
arations to accommodate l 600 additional
troops, which will be cent there il view of
the Nationalist meetings announced for the
coming wesk-one at Csvsn on the 10Th, sad
another at Boyle on the 20sh.
Ransom Demanded.
CAIRO, January 13:h.-El Mshdi demands
g. coo ransom tor five nuns and four priests,
whom ne holds in captivity. The Austrian
Consul is asking the II erchants 20 subscribe
the amount.
Town in a TIgh: Place.
CAIRO, JanuaIy 13th-The rebels made
night attack on Takir December 20sb, hut
were repuised, They looted the house OF one
Of the principal merchants of the town,
carrying eff his wife and daughter. The
garTiton lost five killed and seven wounded.
The rebsls are intrenched 600 yards from the
town. The garrison is short of ammunition.
Letters from Sinkat state that the town can.
not hold out beyond the S0sh. The garrison
is suffering severely from the cold.
Work OF the Rebels.
hHARTCUM, January I1Sh.-lt ls reported
that the rebes have burned and sacked Hello
nan. Tbey are now marching in great force
against Rufaz, on tue east bank of the Blue
Nile, and EIasalimia, on the west bank.
There are small garrisons at those places.
separation, Not Divorce.
BERLIN, January l3th.-It is stated that
Emperor William has refused to allow . Gi-
vorce between Prince Frederick ChsVies and
his Nife, and separation has been mutually
agreed upon.
Ihc Panama Canal
PANAMA, January 5.h.-Men continue to
arrive by every vessel Tor The canal company.
The number now employed exceeds IA. eco
The dry season has set II, and It is hoped
that much progress will be made this year on
the work.