Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-05-02

DEkLlN, AlTu Ao-1uc NdtAOhoA HO-- tung says Germany remains neutral Tn the present crisis in the relations of En- gland and Russia, and that no request has been received for her mediation. The National Zeitung also denies that the Czar wrote to the Emperor of Ger many that the chances for peace had diminlshed.
 California Crops.
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S-The Chron- cle's crop reports from all parts of the State show that in all countries but one (Shasta) the grain yield will be only one quarter to three quarters of last years. This is largely due to the decreased acreage in fruit districts, which report largely increased acreage and promising crops. What is lost in grain will be made up in fruit and wine. Bermuda To Be Put in a State of Defense.
 NEW YORK, April 2S-Passengers on the Bermuda steamers report that the British are putting the island of Ber- muds in a complete state of defense. Rise in Wheat.
 LONDON, April 2S.-Ihe war news has caused an advance of four shillings per quarter in the price of wheat ln Kent.
 Coaling a Station.
 LONDON, April 2S.-Immense quanti- ties of coal are being shipped to Cape Town, South Africa, for the use of the British armed cruisers and men-Of-War in the event of an outbreak of war between England and Russia.
 Withdrawal of Troops.
 SUAKIM, April 2S.-The government troops are returning here and orders have been received 10 withdraw them.
 CAIRO, April 2S.-Orders have been issued for the withdrawal of all troops from Wady Halfs.
 What Gladstone Stated.
 LONDON, April 27.-Glsdstone stated in the House of Commons this morning that the government had received no communication of a battle supposed to have recently occurred between the Rus sians and Afghsns, with victory for the | latter Mr- Elli1 AshmeRd Bartlett, Con- | servstive, asked whether Russia had | withdrawn from the undertaking to not | occupy Herat. Gladstone answered no. | General Grant Daily Growing Stronger.
 NEW YORK, April 2S.-Dr. Douglas yesterday felt some anxiety lest General | Grant should become excessively weary | with the undue excitement attending his | birthday, but when the physician left | this morning he said the General was ss well as yesterday, and that he is daily | growing stronger.
 The Cabinet still Sits.
 LONDON, April 2S.-Ihe Cabinet sat four hours and twenty minutes this af- ternooD.
 Russia Refuses Arbitration.
 PARIS, April 2S.-A special dispatch from Berlin to the Journal Des Debats states that Russia refuses arbitration as a means of settlement of her present differences with England.
 A Murder-BaIdwin's Thoroughbreds.
 Los ANGELES, April 2S-An American desperado named Randall, shot Salva, a Mexican, at Los Nietos ranch yesterday, piercing bis abdomen and killing him instantly. He then wounded Salva's brother seriously in the back and fled The officers are Tn pursuit. Randall had torn down Sslva's sIgn previously and had been held for malicIous mischief. He got drunk and had several fights at Downey; then rode over to Ranchito, entered Salva's store and after Q few words did the shooting.
 E. J. Baldwin yesterday shipped for eastern races, Lucy B. Gresmer and Gano fve-year-Olds; Fallen Leaf and Freda, four-yesr-Olds; Brandywine, Ne- rano, Volants, RspidO, Mission Belle and Mira, three year-olds; Solid Silver, Silver Cloud, Primero, Lyero, Molly Me Carthy's Last, Estrella, Lynda, Bonita, also go along. This stable IS numerous lx- antaraI uk Tn,fsuvflIa T.afnuia Sk | Louis, Chicago, Saratoga and COney Island.
 @ A Sweeping Quarantine Order. Special to the CITIZEN.
 SANTA Fig, April 2S-In response to a dispatch from B. M. Taylor, agent of the United States Bureau of Animal Indus try, stating that the Colorado State Veterinary Sanitary Boardlhas resolved an absolute quarantine against all cattle from Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Co., .. lumbis and would qurantlne against , New Mexico unless New Mexico follow ed its example, Governor Sheldon to- day issued proclamation instructing the Territorial stock inspectors to refuse to issue passports to any cattle coming ( from the above name states. New Mex ico's quarantine against cattle from Texas. out of fear of bringing in the fever has now been in operation month f and IS working satisfactorily. [ Railroad am Telegraph Lines c
 NEW YORK, April 29--The Herald's I csblegrsm from Moscow says: Nine troops and six batteries of ar- 2 tillsry, belonging to the eighth army , corps, left here to-day for the south. Last night ten companies of engineers, with 2OO carloads of railway and tele- graph plant. left for Askabad, where the z greatest activity prevails. Telegraph lines that only few weeks ago ended at Asksbsd, now extend to Sarakhs, 200 miles beyond, and only l90 miles from T Herst, via Saraks and Penideh, a dis I tance of 46O miles, in an incredibly q short space of time. Extraordinary 1 are being made to follow up . the advance of troops by the immediate |, of railroads.
 Comments on GIadstoae's Speech.
 LONDON, April 29-The speech of a Gladstone ID the House of Commons on a Monday upon the vote of credit was re- u csived with profound interest through fI put Europe and was published in full in D all the newspapers. IL dispelled the idea that may have been entertained that England will make any