Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-02-09

FOREIGN.
The War in the Soudan.

horu to-day Indicate serious state OF at
fairs at the British position near Metemneh.
Lord Wolseley telegraphs the War Office
that courier has Just arrived from Gubat,
who reports that Colonel Boscowen, the
commander of the place is seriously i'll.
and that the Mahdi's forces are preparing
to attack the British camps. The Arabs
have several heavy guns, which are being
gradually placed in position TO bear on
the British camp and other field pieces are
being maneuvered for the same purpose.
The natives report that the Mahdi has 80,
600 men scattered between Bcrber, Shendy
and Metemneh. The force at the latter
place is daily receiving reinforcementS.
+ a dispatch to-day from Wolseley's head
quarters states that the couriers, accompa-
MED by escorts are now on their way across
the Bayuda desert, and are expected to ar
rive at Korti Tonight The couriers are
conveying the report of Lord Beresford's
attempt to rescue Colonel Wilson and his
party from the island in the Nile where
they have been hemmed in by the hostile
Arabs
Advices from Gubat dated February eth
give gloomy statements about the condition
of Stewards little army there. The men
have been placed on three-quarters rations.
and these have been once supplemented
with a dole of beans and fresh meat The
camels have plenty of forage.
\ dispatch from MeraWi says The Black
Watch and Staifordshire Regiments have
passed the Bahami Cataract. On their way
they DESTROYED the houses of Sueiman
Wad Gamz, who massacred Colonel Stew
art and his party. The rebels had aban-
doned Shak Nok Pass and much ammuni-
ton and grain was found there. The
Cornwall Regiment is now passing the Cat
aract.
The War Office responds that no troops
can be spared from Ireland.
ITALIAN SYMPATHY.
ROME, February 7th.-An Italian expo
dition, consisting of 800 men. has been
ordered to proceed at once to Suakim. 1t is
reported that 1900 more are being mObil-
lied for service in Egypt. 1t is stated that
the Government is prepared to send 30 600
troops into the Soudan. All political par
ties express warm sympathy with England
and the strongest desire for closer alliance.
1t is evident that Italian statesmen see an
opportunity for Italy TO now assert for her
self her position among the first powers Of
Europe
France and China.
PARIS, February 7th.-Official dispatches
from TOnquin state that the French forces
on their way to Langson captured detach-
ment Of Chinese troops, intrenched in q
camp at Dong Song. The French casual
ties were slight. and the march to I.angsOn
will be continued without delay.
General Briere de llsle telegraphed yes
terday to the Government from Dong Song
as follows: Our troops yesterday carried
three forts commanding the Chinese camp
The men displayed such spirit decision
and dash that night alone checked their
zeal AT daylight the whole camp of the
enemy was captured Our losses were
slight. The enemy were driven to the
Mandarin road"
Unemployed People in France.
Paris, February 7th.-The labor crisis in
France is the cause of the utmost alarm.
All efforts for relief by the Government
seem to be futile At present there are
100000 workmen idle in Paris, and at least
100000 in the provinces. Discomfort,
consequent upon this state of affairs, is
constantly increasing, and apprehensions
are expressed that unless some relief can
be devised labor riots will break out in all
sections
Anarchists Executed.
BERLIN, February 7th.-Reinsdorf and
Keercher. the anarchists sentenced to
death some weeks ago by the Imperial
Court at Leipsic for attempting to cause the
death OF the Emperor and other royal per-
SONS al the Niederwald celebration. were
executed at O'Clock this morning at Halle
The execution took place in the prison, and
was by the sword
Hanlan Beats Clifford.
SYDNEY N. 5. W., February thin
The Sculling match to-day between Hanlan
and Clifford. Hanlan vas victorious, COM