Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-01-01

Government was questioned regarding IL,
/ but expressed no regrets. The failure was
due to disagreement between France and
England as to methods to relieve Egypts
! financial distress. The Government asked
, and received vote of credit for an expedi-
! ton to relieve Gordon. A reform demon
stration of monster dimensions was
held in London to denounce the
Lords for rejecting the franchise
bill. at which Bright declared the Lords
should be deprived of the power 10 veto
any bill the second time. Lord Northbrook
was dispatched 10 Egypt to ascertain the
exact state of affairs, and in her speech the
Queen referred to this mission hopefully.
General Wolseley was appointed COM
mander-in-chief Of the British forces in
Egypt, and departed to ascend the Nile,
hoping to reach Dongola by November 18th,
but in September the fall of the waters
created fears of his failure
In South Africa the Beers were defeated
by the followers of Montsoca The Beers
continued belligerent at the close of the
month, and England's attention was seri-
ously drawn to them.
In Cuba, the insurgents were rendered
fairly powerless. Great commercial distress
prevailed on account of disordered financial
conditions.
The Peace Congress at Berne passed reso-
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Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Roumania.
The Emperors Of Austrio- Hungary and
Germany met III friendly conference.
In Belgium, despite the protests of the
people, the educational bill was passed, to
the triumph of the Clericals, and the King
approved ii. Some riOting followed, and a
Clerical procession being assaulted at Brus-
sells the troops We're called out. \ few lives
were lost. Quiet was restored, however, by
the acquiesence of the people when once
the proclamation of the law was made.
An untriendly spirit arose between the
Cabinets of Germany and England, the
latter charging the former with stirring
France up against the Empire.
In China Foo Chow and Kelung were
shelled by the French and the forts on the
Min silenccd. Toward the close of the
month China negotiated for peace. France
now demanded 100000 francs, payable
in ten years. China failing to reply, the
French Minister left Pellin and the China
Minister departed from Paris.
In Russia anti Jewish riots occurred in
the south. with scenes of unusual cruelty.
In Mexico a conspiracy to assassinate
Diaz and his cabinet was discovered and
several of the conspiratOrs were shot.
In Austria and Germany the Prime Min
listers held consultation with view to
check the tide of immigration 10 America
and to settle upon questions relating to
Germany's colonial policy.
In Portugal arrests were made Of persons
denouncing the Government.
In Spain a rumor prevailed that Zorela
was intriguing to raise new rebellion.
The clergy began a monster agitation for
the restoration of the temporal power OF
the Pope.
In Peru Carceras gave notice that he was
| ,F 4l,a ,garNt
IgIcsias forbade the press to publish Car
ceras proclamation or note Of his move
ments.
In Tonquin $4,000 Chinese troops en-
tered. and meeting the French, defeated
them by superiority of numbers.
Nubar Pasha urged the Khedive to lessen
taxation, else he could not collect the land
rates. The rebels attacked Khartoum and
were repulsed.
SEPTEMBER.
Mr.. Gladstone early in the month started
on tour to the north that was plainly in
tended to probe the sense OF the people
concerning the course of the Government
in its Egyptian policy. His receptions as
he progressed and in Scotland were most
cordial and enthusiastic. Dynamite expIo-
sions occurred again in this month in Lon
don and We're traced to political sources,
with headquarters in the United States.
The sentiment for the franchise bill grew
stronger daily, and the rejection of the bill
by the Lords each day intensified the feel
inc against the Peers. Lord Duterin was
appointed Viceroy for India.
The Egyptian question was OF contem-
poraneous importance in England with the
reform measures. Northbrook, the dele
gated agent Of England was cordially re-
ceivcd BY the khedive. 1t developed that
many of those to whom indemnity was due
from Egypt were actually suffering for need
of the money the Government was unable
to paw. Never before had the financial con-
dition of Egypt been in so PROSTATE an atti-
tude. italy. Germany and France filed
protests with the Khedive against the sus-
pension Of the sinking fund. Gen. Wood
called in council the Bishareen Sheiks, who
We're in doubt upon which SIDE to engage,
and prevented them joining with the rebels.
The rebels were defeated at kassala and at
Dongola early in September. Fears were
entertained that Wolseey's expedition,
which started on the 9th, would be I'M
able to ascend the Nile owing to the sudden
fall Of It's waters. Areport prevailed Of the
desire of Gordon to surrender the Soudan
to the control of Turkey.
In France the Government policy regard
ing Tonquin, China and Madagascar,
though severely criticised, and assailed
bitterly by the opposition, received the sup
port and countenance of the masses OF the
people. Hartmann, the Socialist, was IN
this month driven from the Republic.
(For further reference to French political
affairs see China.) The cholera continued
to ravage the south OF France during the
month.
In Russia the Government renewed its
operations against Socialists. The Gar
made the Journey to Warsaw to meet the
Emperors of Germany and Austria, and
every foot Of the route was guarded by
soldiery and every culvert and bit OF
masonry first explored for concealed eXplo-
sives He was received at War
saw with brilliancy The cOnsulta-
to promote pacific measures and
consider the reduction of three great stand
ing armies. The Car pardoned forty-two
Nihilists in Siberian exile, and committed
the sentences of seventy-three others.
In China the Government held provincial
Governors responsible for the breach of the
treaty with France, and for unprepared
condition of the coast sections to resist
assault. The demands of France caused
great excitement throughout the Empire.
The lower orders reioiced at the prospect of
war, but the better informed were filed
with apprehensive fears. The Smelling of
while offering to withdraw her forces from
threats against the French in Tonquin, re-
fused to pay indemnity, as not in accord
ance with the counts of the treaty binding
France and as not sanctioned by interna-
tional law An inundation by the kiang
See district flooded the lands to great
depth and 10000 lives were reported last.
On the Min river the French were success
full in military operations. Toward the
close of the month both China and France
rested from all military operations and
oyertues for peaceful adjustment were
made by both sides.
In Panama revolt against the Govern
ment of Cervera broke out and proved
to be a serious disatfcction.
In Spain Italy and along the Mediter-
ranean the cholera spread with rapidity
and in Rome and Naples was especially
virulent. In the latter city panic resulted.
In Mexico the yellow fever again APP
peared, followed by sporadic cases Of
cholera here and there.
In Ireland the Duke of Cambridge was
received with loud acclaim. The Par
nellites renewed their campaign with in
creased vigor
In Austria the belief prevailed that all
anarchists had been captured or driven out.
Election riots occurred in Austria Hun
gary Of considerable magnitude.
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