Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-19

PARIS, November 1Sth.-Cholera returns
continue to show an improvement, es-
peeially as to the number of persons who
recover from the attacks of tie disease
MADRID, November 1Sth-During the
past twenty-four hours there have been six
suspicious cases of sickness and three
deaths, supposed to be from cholera, at
Beniopa, province Of Valencia. The troops
have thrown a Gordon around the town.
Two suspicious cases and one death are re-
ported at Toledo.
A Reply to John Brights Free Trade
Letter.
LONDON, November 1Sth.-Lord Dun
raven publishes areply to the letter of John
Bright. Lord Dunraven states, in contra
distinction to the statement of Bright, that
wages have risen more in America than in
England, that the American workingmen
are much better of, and that tens of thou
sands of English artisans are thus attracted
to America. Lord Dunraven also states
that the trade of Russia, France and
America, the last seven years, has been
rapidly extending, while the trade of
England has been declining. Lord
Dunraven says the party of protec-
ton and monopoly in America have
been overthrown, but Bright has supported
the Republican party by tongue and pen
since 1861, and now. in the first moment of
its misfortune and humiliation, has moth
ing but contemptuous epithets for that
party, forgetfui that the Democrats of
America are as much pledged to protection
has been induced by the Hackney election
which takes place tomorrow, in which
" local option" enters largely as free
trade or fair trade
The English Conservatives.
LONDON, November 1Sth.-Conservatives
i'll both Houses of Parliament held meet
ing to-day to consider the compromise
offered by the Government last night with
reference to the franchise bill. After some
discussion it was decided to accept the pro-
posals of the Government. They will agree
to pass the franchise bill, provided the Gov
eminent Immediately produces the redis-
tribution bill, which is satisfactory to both
parties.
The United States Minister to England.
LONDON, November 18th.-The World
says The election of Cleveland involves
the withdrawal of Minister Lowell. w. II.
Hurlburt will probably be his successor.
Increased Duties on Corn and Flour.
PARIS, November 1Sth-The Tariff Com
mittee of the Chamber of Deputies, by a
vote of 6 to 5, has approved the principle OF
increasing import duties on corn and flour.
1t resolved, however, to confer with the
Government regarding the amount of in
crease.
British Reinforcements-The Franco Chi
nese Dispute.
LONDON, November 1Sth-A detachment
of marines has been ordered to reinforce
the British squadron in Chinese waters.
1t is expected that the negotiations be-
tween the British Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs, the French ambassador to
England and the Chinese ambassador, will
shortly lead to a settlement of the Franco
Chinese dispute.
Treaty of Commerce.
MADRID November 1Sth.-The protocol
of the treaty commerce of America with
Cuba and Porto Rico has been signed.
Notable Death.
PARIS, November 1Sth.-Louise Mary
Quicherat, member of the Paris Institute
and well-known author, died to-day,
aged SO.
Mild Form of Cholera.
VALPARAISO, November 1Sth.-Several
cases of cholera are reported from Santiago,
but as yet the disease has only assumed a
mild form.
The Excitement in Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO, November 1Sth.-Great
excitement prevails here over the question
of the conversion of the English debt
Knots of people gather at the street cor
ners to discuss the matter Rumors pre-
vail that the bill providing for the CONVEX
sion will be withdrawn or defeated.
Opponents Of the bill claim that the extra
issue of 42,500,000 authorized over and
above the amount to be devoted to the con-
version is grand steal" and that Mex
leo will be unable to meet the interest.
Crowds gathered in the streets last night,
shouting Death to Gonzales (the out
going PRESIDENT Although the crowds
were unarmed, they were needlessly fired
upon by the soldiers, and few persons
were killed or wounded. A crowd in front
OF the house of General Diaz (the incoming
President) called for him to appear and
state his position but he made no response
SECOND DIsPATCH.l
CITY OF MEXICO November 1Sth.-TroopS
were stationed outside the Chamber oil
Deputies this afternoon, during the debate
on the English debt conversion bill. While
the discussion was in progress shots outside
were heard, and the result was wild confu-
sion in the galleries, which was quickly
communicated to the body of the house
1t was impossible 10 obtain order and the
Speaker was compelled to adjourn the
session. An increased number of troops
patrolled the streets this evening, and order
was preserved.