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

Affairs In China.

CANTON, January 13th.-The Authorities in
this province are vigorously preparing for
war. They are building a telegraph line be.
tween Canton and the Torquin frontier. The
Niceroy Of Csnton hiss issued proclamation,
summoning the people to prepare to repel the
French invaders, at the same time expressing
friendship toward other nations.
PARIS. January 1Sth.-Admirsl Meyer
telegrsphed Admiral Peyron yesterday that
the state CT feeling in Hongkong is very salts
factory. Pirates are being vigorously I'M
prisoned. and are gradually forsakipg the
delta. The Europeans in the fsr east are
very confident concerning the success of the
French enterprise.
Il Temps states that since the arrival of
the French expedition in TOnQuiu the Cstho-
lie missionaries have bsen subject to renewed
persecution in the southern provinces CT
Chine. \ furious mob in the province Of
Quang See destroyed the house Of Pere
Pernet, who was arrested and msltreatsd,
receiving several blows from fat sword, also
being threatened with death. The Chinese
demand a ransom of 1900 francs for his re-
lease. Probably, however, Pernet, viii be
taken to Canton. Other missionaries were
also arrested.
HOSGKoNG, Jsnuary 13sh.-Six thousand
Chinese troops have been sent to Hainsu.
The greatest activity prevails in Canton
Bsrges have been sunk in Canton river to
block the channel.
Decisive Battle Expected.
VIENNA, January 13sh.-It is stated that
China has definitely decided not to recall her
troops from Bacninh, where q decisive battle
is expected shortly.
PeriIs OF the Sea,
PANAMA, January 5th.-The American
whaling bark John Dawson, which left here
October % for San Francisco to be repaired
has returned, leaking bsdly. 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 Csrciff yesterday
for San Francisco, was damaged in a collision
off Penorth sid driven ashore. She dis
charged portion of her cargo on the beach,
and was sfterward foated aud towed to Csr-
Gift, where she was locked for repairs.
The Unemployed In Paris.
PARIS, January l3sh,-A meeting of 1900
unemployed people, including several women,
was held Ia the Sale Lewis to. day. Violent
speeches were delivered, favoEiug armed rev.
olution as the only means Of ending the stag
nation in trade The delegates present from
the Workingmens Associations, however,
adopted q more moderate tone, expressing
: belief that an appeal to the Chambers
would iEstigate crisis. A proposal of the
woIkipguen to 90 to the Palsis Bourbon en-
mssse on Monday was rejected. The meeting
separated quietly.
More Troops for Ireland.
DUBLIN, January 13.h.-The garrison Of
Enniskillen has been ordered to make prep
aratioEs to accommodate 600 additional
troops, which will be cent there il view of
the Nationalist meetings announced for the
coming wesk-one at Csvan on the 10Th, and
another at Boyle on the 20:h.
Ransom Demanded.
CAIRO, January 12:h.-El Mahdi demands
e, coo ransom tor five nuns and four priests,
whom he holds in captivity. The Austrian
Consul is asking the II erchants 20 subscribe
the amount.
A Town in TIgh; Place.
CAIRO, JauusIy 13th.-The rebels made
night attack on Takir December 20.b, but
were repulsed. They looted the house of one
Of the principal merchants of the town,
carrying eff his wife and daughter. The
garriton 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 car
not hold out beyond the 305h. The garrison
is suffering severely from the cold.
Work OF the Rebels.
KHARTCUM, January l3th.-lt is reported
that the rebeis have burned and sacked Hello
nan. Tdey are low marching in great force
against Rufaz, on tie east bank of the Blue
Nile, ard Mgsalimia, on the west bsnk.
There are small garrisons at those places,
separation, Not Divorce.
BERLIN, January 13th.-Is is stated that
Emperor William has refused to allow Gi-
vcrce between Prince Frederick Charles and
has wife, and separation has been rr-iusliy
agreed upon.
Ihc Panama Canal
PANAMA, January 5.B.-Men continue TO
arrive by every vessel :or the canal company.
The number now employed exceeds II. 0C0.
TIE dry season has set IL, and 1t is hoped
that much progress will be made this year on
the work.