Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-01-19
ChIncse Preparations.

hONGkONG, January losn,- Inc ODlnesB
seem to he in earnest in the defense of Cam
ton. l have just returned from trip on
both branches of ths river. l saw junks
dumpius stones on the north beach below
Wampug. Bsck of the beach piles are being
driven for s bridge. Where bamboo bridge
a mile long crosses the rice fields, both bar
riers are covered with heavy batteries mount
ed on eaythw, rls. On both sides OF the river
and on the intervening land are large encamp-
mcuts Of soldiers. In the Bogue forts and
iu the vicinity of Canton drilling was going
on yesterday. To-day they are executing va
rious evoiuyious and firing blank cartridges.
Ia the Bogue forts artillefYmen have con-
slant practice with the lotion guns. The
French Consul st Canton pr1t, st5 against the
blockade of the river The German Consul
hos referred the matter TO MS Minister at
Picking.
Work Of Obstruction suspended
HoNGKoNG, January 1S.L-Iu consequence
OF the protest Of the British Government, the
work Of obstructing the Canton river has
been suspended by the Chinese.
The Determination Of France.
LONDON, January 1S.h.-An attsche of the
French Legation, in sn interview, said that
France is determined to take Bacninh at all
costs. When that object Is Accomplished she
will be ready to accspv the mediation OF Eng
lsni OF the L aited States,
New French GUnbOats.
PARIS, January lS.h.-Six new gunbosts
have been ordered built for the French fleet
in Torquin waters.
Perfect Understanding.
CoysTANTINoPLE, January 1Sth.-I am as
| sured on good authority that perfect under
| standing exists between the Sultan and Glad
| stone about extending Turkis3 authority on
| the western shore of the Red Sea. Prepar-
ations are LON actively going OF to dispatch to
| ,Teddsh ulUch larger nulnHer ct troops than
were originally Contem plated, Orders have
been sent ta he Turkish squadron 60 rendez'
vous It JedGsh and 70 swat the arrival OF
| troops. Twenty-Five army surgeons have
| been appointed for service at Suakim and will
| start immediately. The advance guard Of
! the Turkish army has orders to occupy Su-
I akin the moment Baker Psshs's forces start
for the interior and to return TO Suez.
No Political Role TO FIJI.
! PARIS. January 1Sth.-Prince Victor Ma.
p9leon. on replying to the inquiry from Cas-
ssguac SIS to how far the Bonapartists might
couut upon him, says that at present he has
nc political role to fill, and intends holding
himself in reserve until duty calls him to
serve his country,
Threatened Disorder In Paris.
PARIS January 1Stn.-Pacards are posted
in various parts of the city, sunmoning the
people to msk4 q .monstra7i1u to compel
| tie Chambers 20 sccede to the popular de-
maud- Csutionsrv measures have been
taken ~ the Palais Bourbon, where infantry
and nume:Ous police are stationed.
The billiard Contest.
PARIS. Jauuary IS h.-The Vignaux-
Schsefer billisrd contest ended in a victory
for the former. Following is the score:
i. Vignsux. 600; Schaefer, >, SOS. Vignsux's
best run tonight was $685. Schaeiers, 1S9.
British Postal Matters.
LONDON. January ISth.-The British Post.
Office. sfter September /, 1854, will forward
ali mails for America by the fastest steamers,
| uuder monthly contract, fly by way of
Queenstown. the mailb are to be forwarded,
il an agreement can be reached by South
ampton mii-weeklY by fas5 German steam
| ers which leave there st midnight on Thurs
day, connecting with the late trBin from
| London.
Murdered in His Bed.
ROME, January 18th. -Monsiguore Cesare,
a dignitary of the Church, was murdered in
his bed last night snd his room plundered by
ths assassins.
| The Bodies OF De Long and Party.
OREEBUBG (Russio), January 1Sth.-Lieu-
tenants Harber God Schultz, With the bodies
Of Lieutenant Coumsuder De Long, DR..
| AmDlesf JEROME ColIl35 SLu ftueISt OF bu6
Jesnnette expedition, pissed through here
yesterday, en- route TO the Uni,ei States.
The spanish Ministry.
| MADRID, January 1SSh.-l'he King has ac-
copied the resignation Of thu Ministry, and,
in view Of the inpossibilIcP f effacting an
agreement with ths Liberal, charged Csno.
vas del CASTILLO. ConservEtivs, with the for-
nation of Cabinet.
ParneITs Land PlOWed
DUBLIN. January lSth.-Fsrmers, with 100
plaws and $50 horses, plowed fifty acres Of
| Parneps estate yesterday.
The Whole Country In Open Rebellion.
| CAIRO, January 1Sth.-An ,tticisl dispatch
states that the wnoe country around knar-
| toum is il open rebellion against the Egypt
| ian Government.
Eight Egyptian Officers Hanged.
! ALEXANDRIA, January 1Sih.-Eight Egyp.
tisn officers, including the Governor Of the
| town, were hanged st El Obsd and their
hea5s fixed upon poles in front Of Ell Mahdi's
residence.
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