McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-01-03

gency Of Hue notified him that Hiephema
abdicated the throne Of AMMAN, and a new
king, aged 10, was crowned December Path,
under the name of Kienphua. The Anna
mite minister of finance, who is hostile TO
| the French, then became the head OF the
council. The crisis lasted several hours,
during which the gate OF the citadel was
closed and Hue placed In a state of siege.
When the gates were reopened, the death
of Hiephema was announced. The country
was agitated, and armed bands occupied
the suburbs OF Hue, threatening the French
legation. Champeaux, the French resident
minister, has since reported better situa-
ton of affairs. lie advises that strong pres
sure be exercised in the council, and re-
fuses to open relations with Hienphua until
recognized by France.
FRANCE.
1t is reported that the French govern
ment has telegraphed ADMIRAL -Coubert,
urging him to follow up his victory at Son.
tay with the utmost promptness and energy
compatible with prudence. 1t is reported
that Admiral COubet will make an attack on
Hanghoa before marching against Bacninh.
/ RUSSIA.
The health Of the car is improving
and his pains and inflammation, caused by the
recent accident, are rapidly subslding.
The Count and Countess of Paris will
visit King Alfonso In January.
At the Spanish cabinet council the
ministers explained the political situation TO
King Alfonso, and expressed their fears
that an agreement between the ministerial
lists and the supports of Sagasts is impossl-
BILE.
ENGLAND.
Some anxiety is felt ut Liverpool in
regard to the steamer Celtic, which il over
due. The Celtic sailed from New York De-
cember 18th for Liverpool.
ITALY.
The American bishops at Rome deny
that any agreement was arrived at concern
ing the attitude Of the Catholic clergy of the
United States towards fenianism in Amer
lea. The bishops state that neither ut the
propaganda conference, nor at the vatican,
have they had any agreement or disagree
ment. or discussion in any manner con-
nected with fenianism. Before the bishops
left America for Rome. ii was arranged by
them that this topic (fenianism) in particu-
lar, and political matters generally, were
not TO be imported into their mission.
FRANCE.
1t is stated that definite agreement
has been concluded between the Suez Canal
company and the British ship owners upon
terms satisfactory to the company.
A Canton dispatch says: The vice
secretary has been OF dered to sond troops to
the Tonquin frontier. 1t is rumored that
the French have besieged Bacninh, the Oc-
cupatiOn of which is imminent.
FRANCE AND CHINA.
1t is stated that no offer of mediation
between France and China Will be accepted
by France until Hong Hoa and Bacninh are
occupied by the French.
1t is reported that the French loss in
killed and wounded in the capture of Son.
tay was So officers and nearly ] 900 men.
The loss Of the Black Flag army at the same
battle, 5000. The bulk of the Black Flag
army, after the defeat at Sontay, retreated
to Hong HOa. The French found So, 900. 900
at Sontay. 1t is reported also that China,
acting under advices from European powers,
has withdrawn her troops from Bacninh.
The decree prohibiting the importa-
ton of sailed meats into French ports is
published. 1t admits till July 90, 1884, only
fully cured, wholesome, perfectly preserved
and completely sailed meats, and they must
be so pronounced by experts.