Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-19

with discretion and moderation" After
this De Giers offered his resignation, which
however thanks to the mediation of the
Empress, was not accepted. De Giers po-
sition is rather Shaky, but it is still firmly
believed here that war has been averted. =
PLEASANT TIME.
A Russian officer, Just arrived from the
seat of the debated ground, says: Even
at Dash-Kepri there is plenty of cham
payne and pate de fol grdS, and at Merv we
have concerts and private theatricals. AL
together the tranS-CaucaSus and the Teke
country are very pleasant places. Many
officers have their wives and families
there, society is charming, and there is
much female beauty among the native in
habitants.'
Dynamiters Convicted and Sentenced.
LONDON, May 1Sth.-In the case of Cum
ningham and Burton, on trial for treason
and felony in connection with the recent
dynamite explosions, the jury returned q
verdict finding both prisoners guilty. and
they were both sentenced to penal servitude
for life. Cunningham maintained his self
composure but Burton broke down and
sobbed when the prisoners were asked if
they had anything to say why the sentence
of the law should not be passed upon them.
Cunningham protested he was innocent.
He said he was willing to accept penal SER
vitude for life, but that they could not
touch his soul. Burton simply declared he
was innocent.
SECOND DISPATCHl
LONDON May 1Sth-Burton, in protest
ing his innocence said that the whole
power of England and the United States
had been brought to bear against him, and
he hoped the day would come when he
would receive justice. Cunningham and
Burton maintained a cheerful appearance
after being taken back to Newgate prison
this afternoon, and chatted freely with the
Warden. They still insist that they are
innocent, but say the verdict and sentence
are no more than they expected, especially
after tn Judges charge, as it was evident
that the Court was organized to convict.
They will remain tonight at NeWgatc.
where extra guards have been stationed,
and be removed to different prisons to-mor-
row.
The Case of RieI.
OTTAWA, May 1Sth.-The Government
has not yet considered the case of Riel.
The best lawyers here say he will be tried
lOr treason ana ieIOnNi uIlueI the treason
and Felony Act of 1869.
RieI Endeavors TO Shirl1 the Responsible
ity for the Uprising.
GABRIEL's Crossing On. w. t.. Nav
1Sth.-Riel says Lawrence Clark, of the
Hudson Bay Company, precipitatcd the
uprising The half breeds We're celebrating
the feast of st. Joseph when Clark arrived
from Winnipeg. Clark first Knocked their
religion, and then told that 500 men were
coming TO join in the feast, and would
give them all they wanted in the way
of ceremony if they did not so back to
their homes and abandon their nonsense.
Riel was absent from Batouche at the time.
and on his return found that his people
were up in arms, and had determined TO
plumber the stores before the tro ps men
toned by Clark arrived. Riel denies that
he was the leader of the rebellion, and says
he can prove that he wanted to go back to
the United States, but would not be al
lowed. He expects to be hanged, and de-
votes the greater part of his time to fasting
and prayer.
REL : LIEUTENANT.
\ courier reports to General Middleton
that while on his way from Batouche to
Prince Albert Wednesday, he met three
Indians. While talking to these Indians,
Gabriel Dumont, Riers lieutenant. APP
peared on the bluff and asked the cour-
Ter what he wanted. The courier asked
Dumont to give himself up, saying that
General Middleton promised him fair
trial. Dumont replied that he had arms.
intended to fight and would not be taken
alive. Dumont, with few followers, was
last seen Yesterday, proceeding from the
open pasture toward the ruins OF Batouche.
Riotous Anti Roman Catholic Demon
stration.
ST. JOIN q. b May lSth.-On Sunday
another anti Roman Catholic demonstra-
ton occurred at BAY Robert The house of
William Daley leading Roman Catholic
trader. was almost demolished. Some OF
Captain Henneberry's property was flung
over the wharf into the sea, and several
Catholic boys and men were assaulted on
their way TO the chapel. The Judge of
HarbOr Grace imposed a money penalty on
the Orange ringleaders.
Mortuary.
LONDON, May 1Sth-Dr. Frederick Hen
ley, the celebrated German Psychologist
and anatomiSt, is dead.
The Colombian Rebels.
WAsHINGTos, May 1Sth.-Admiral Jouett
IlioiIhn llie navy department that IHe
rebels having been forced to retreat from
Cartagena. Barenquila is the only point
on the Isthmus where they now hold pos
session.
The Gap in the Canadian Pacific Rail
road Closed.
MONTREAL, May 1Sth.-The announce
ment was made to-day that the last gap in
the Canadian Pacific was closed, and the
line is now continuous to the Columbia
river.