Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-10-04

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ing boats were lost Thirty-two vessels
were disabled. The most appalling feature
of the hurricane was the loss of life The
exact number of those who perished has
not been ascertaincd but il is known 10
have been very great.
Berber Recaptured by General Gordon.
LONDON, October 3d.-Sir Evelyn Barring
Wood has sent a dispatch to the Govern
ment that General Gordon, after having
bombarded Berber for some time, effected
an entry into the place and recaptured it.
The rebels and hostile inhabitants fled
when the bombardment ceased
Gordon Issues Pardon Proclamation.
LONDON, October 3d-Thc fall of Berber
will enable Col. Kitchener to reach Gordon
from Dongola, and ascertain his wishes
regarding the Nile Expedition and the
necessity for an expedition going to Khar
toum. \ conference may result in the
abandonment of the Nile Expedition. The
Mudir has sent a dispatch stating that a
reliable messenger brought word to him
that he saw Gordon with tour steamers
arrive at Shendy. Finding the place de
serted, Gordon nailed 10 a tree procamG-
ton offering pardon to othe people. Gordon
then started for Berber. On the day of his
arrival, he placed two steamers in the mid
die of the river and opened bonbardment
on the town. The bOmbardmcnt lasted
until late in the afternoon. Gordon after
wards proceeded in the. direction OF Djo-
lizen 1t is rumored that Mohammcd Ell
Hur, who was FL Mahdi's ameer at Berber,
was killed during the bombardment.
Other reports state that he escaped and
had the treasure in the city removed TO
Kerpi. Subsequently Gordon thoroughly
the inhabitants of Djolizen.
Arrest of Noble Law-breakers.
LONDON, October 3d-After a prize fight
near here yesterday was broken up by the
police, most of the aristocrats present es
capped from the police in carriages or on
horseback Some. however, We're less lucky,
and one party of five was neatly captured.
They were leading spirits in arranging the
fight and had taken precautions to hood
wink the police in case ofa raid. They had
engaged large furniture van, and when
the constabies appeared upon the scene the
five noble abettors of the manly art climbed
into the van, bolted the doors on the inside
and told the driver to drive with all poSsi
BILE speed to London. The van started off
all right but the extraordinary rate at
which it went attracted the notice OF the
police. and Il mounted squad was sent III
and short conversation with the driver
him he had better direct his
course to the police station. The five gen
tlencn inside heard nothing of this con-
versation, and knew nothing OF the change
of destination which had been arranged.
They laughed and chatted boisterously, and
when the van stopped they unbolted the
door clambered down the back steps and
found themselves in the grasp of stalwart
policemen.
Minister Young's Mission.
WASHINGTON, October 3d.--Inquiry at the
Department of State to-day failed 10 elicit
either confirmation or denial of the dis
patch to the London Times cabled to
America, stating that United States Minis
ter John Russell Young had arrived at
Tientsin, acting under instructions from
Washington, and had informed Ii Hung
Chang that the French Government had
requested the mediation OF the United
States Government. 1t has been learned,
however, that Mr.. Young recently visited
the American Consulate in China, and that
within few days he has been iii Tientsln,
which is only about seventy miles distant
from Peking. While there nc had an audi
ence with Ii Hung Chang, but was not in
s.rpcted to convey any request on the part
of France for mediation Mr.. Young, prior
to his visit. had had several conferences
with the Viceroy to ascertain whether
China was disposed To take any steps to-
ward a settlement Of the controversy with
France. His recent visit was for the same
purpose Neither France nor China, how
ever, has made request for mediation.
Both countries, il seems, favor such mode
of settling their dispute, but neither is will
ing to take the initiatOry Stpp.
Action of the Catholic Council on Uni
versity Education.
DUBLIN, October 3d-The United irish
man considers the action Of the Council of
Catholic Archbishops and Bishops here in
deciding to confide to the Irish members
of Parliament certain questions for sub
mission to the Government relative to
education and the grievances of
nuns employed as school teachers as of the
utmost gravity 1t states that they thereby
secrate the National party. They have
the conspiracy which sought to
secure the influence of the church i'll favor
of the oppressors OF ireland.
Reinforcements.
SHANGHAI, October 3d-Viccroy Fuhkien
has sent 1860 men TO reinforce the Chi
iCSt llON stil'
Frenci, Nary Inefficient.
PARIS, October 3d--The Journal des De-
bats publishes an article on the French
navy, charging that it is inefficient, and
stating doubts as to its ability to sustain
war with China.
A Denial from the French Government.
PARIS, October 3d.-The Ministry deny
that the French Government has asked the
United States 10 act as 4 mediator IN Chi
lese affairs.
Recall of WoIseley Denied.
CAIRO, October 3d-The recall of General
Wolseley is denied on official authority
The Young Mediation.
LONDON, October 3d.-The Times, in its
editorial columns, sees but Slight hope of
success for the Young mediation in Chinese
matters.
Cholera Reports.
ROME, October 3d-The report of the
cholera for the past twenty-four hours gives
4 total of 234 fresh cases and ia deaths,
against 321 fresh cases and 194 deaths for
he preceding twenty-four hours. Reports
o-day include so cases and 80 deaths III
Naples, "a cases and 25 deaths in Genoa.
CongratuIation from England.
LONDON, October 3d-A committee of
he United Kingdom Alliance temper
lnca organization, mas adopted a resolution
Neal Dow and the State of
Maine on having in the recent election Sc
.1red such a majority for the measure Of
into the State Constitution
prohibition amendment. They say by
eason of this vote they anticipate great
'esults TO accrue to the rest OF the world.
Egyptian Affairs.
LONDON, October 3d.--A Cabinet Coun
ii has been suddenly summoned for Tues
lay. 1t is reported that the Council has
,een called to reconsider the position taken
n Egyptian affairs.
1t is believed that there is basis of truth
N the reported recall of General Wolseley
lie will 90 as far as Dongola, but the ex-
,edition will be abandoned if free COM
is opened by General Gordon
General Gordon being at
3erber now, it is projected to advance the
amel corps, with small focre of cavalry,
rom Suakim to his support.
New proposals for a settlement of the
Egyptian financial question will be pre-
ented to the Powers on the return of, Lord
Sorthbrook.
An Indignant Arctic Traveller.
LONDON, October 3d.-Captain Burton,
he Arctic traveller, writing to the Acad-
my, says he feels scandalized at the
,ul;ngs of the English press over the gall
ant but unfortunate Greely expedition.
he says the silly charge of canniba!isn
'eerns TO have provoked the outburst. He