Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-02-13
WHOLE NO. 1861.

| be the meaning of the statement | have
read that Colonel Wilson is reported as
having seen on his approach to Khartoum
three steamers going up the White Nile
He could proceed up the White Nile in his
steamers 800 miles to Gondokoro, where
he would encounter friendly tribes.
General Stone from his knowledge of the
Nila region declares there is little hope of
Wolseley receiving large reinforcements
before the middle of April. Even that
would require such activity, energy and
good administration aS have been rarely
seen IN his army. He is i'll i country
where it is exceedingly difficult to obtain
supplies. He is between deserts, having
only narrow strip of cultivated land along
the Nile. The rich country near Berber is
in the hands of the enemy, and has been
already heavily foraged by large forces eff
the Mahdi. He must get supplies either
by the Nile or by strong force from Sua-
kim after he occupies Berber.
General Stone also saws that had the
False Prophet captured Gordon and treated
him with distinction and honor he might
have gained military advantages from his
posilion-not demanding ransom for him,
demanding, say, the retirement of the
British forces from the Soudan and Nubia
rs the price of his release BY permitting
the killing Of Gordon, the Mahdi has left
NolScley tree 70 operate as he will, and can
now do II without fear of workingill to the
British hero.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENT or FL MAHpI.
LoNpoN, February lSth-A. Mn the
Arab camp near Dulk; Island, deserted
after yesterdays fight. was found copies of
an official document addressed TO "the
faithful by III Mahdi The document is
III the form OF an cncvclical letter. and
states that the prophet took Khartoum by
storm ON the 10Th of last month that he
had killed the traitor Gordon, and had cap
tured his steamer. The document ends
with the words El Hamdu Allah Say
Nib - praise be to Cod. =
OFFICIAL. ANNOUNCEMENT OF GoRpoN's
DEATH.
LONDON, February I3th-A. M.-General
Brackcnburg telegraphs under date of
kerbehan, February 1lth. translation of
an Arabic document found near the campf
deserted by the rebels Tuesday 1t was
found by private soldier in donkey's
saddle, about 100 yards beyond the
captured position. Ii is from the
Governor of Belber To his faithful follow
ers. The document begins In the name
of God etc, and continues To-day
after the midday prayer ! received letter
from the faithful khaifa Abdullah Eden
Mohammed, in which he says that Khar-
toum was taken on Monday, ninth Rahi.
1902, on the side Of Fl Haoui, in the
following manner: FL Mahdi prayed
and blessed the troops, when they
advanced against the fortiiications They
entered khartoum in u quarter of an hour,
killed the traitor Gordon and captured his
steamers and boats. God has made him
glorious. BE thankful. Thank and praise
God for His unSpeakably mercy. | an
nounce it To you The ninth Rahi CORE
spends TO January 26th, European style.
The foregoing confirms the previous re-
ports that General Gordon was killed.
MISCELLANEOUS WAR ITEMS.
LoNpoN, February 18th is reported
that General Graham, in the War Council
to-day. advocated an advance from Suakim
without waiting for the railway
General WolSeley has sent orders to Col.
Butler, commander at Gubat, to send
steamer up the Nile on a reconnaissance
toward khartoum.
Spies left Gakdul Monday for Omdurman,
TO ascertain the fate of General Gordon.
a rumor comes from Korti that Colonel
Butler attacked the Arabs intrenched at
Metemneh on Tuesday and carried the
position by assault No official confirma-
ton of the rumor has been received.
Miss SIackay Married.
PARIS, February 12th.-Miss Eva Mackay
was married to-day to Don Ferdinand Ju-
lius Colonna, Prince of Gaatea The cere-
mOny was private, and was performed with
pontitical high mass by Monsignor de
Reude, the papal nuncio, in the nuncios
chapel i'll this city But forty persons were
present The nuptial henedictiou was adj
ministercd by Monsignor de Rcud. who also
u l.,l-
ceremony olmarriage, which Is required by
the FrenchGw, was performed yesterday,
and the witnessesto e. all this were the Prince
Colonna Dorio, Prince Colonna, United
States Minister Morton and Duke de CaSas.
After celebrating the religious rite to-day
Mrs Mackay mother Of the bride, gave n
grand bridal reception which in every re-
spect must rank with the most magnificent
features of French history, and reception
especially distinguished by the quality of
the guests, among whom were included
about every person OF distinction and worth
in French society. CONSPICUOUS among
these were General Compte Menabrea, Ital-
ian Embassador to France; Count Camonde
and Madame Wyse Bonaparte
Rumored Annexation of Samoa by Ger
many.
LONDON, February 12tll.-A telegram re-
ceiyed to-day at the British AiSfrutzen
newspaper office in London, from Yelling
ton, New Zealand, says Intense excite
ment prevails in New Zealand owing to the
statement Just published that Germany has
annexed the Island of Samoa, and that this
action was taken by the German squadron
in the face of protests by the English and
American Consuls. The situation is seri-
otS.
The report that this action has been
taken by Germany is not wholly credited
here and is published under reserve.
Earthquake in Mexico.
CITY OF MENIco, February u 12th.-At
Tequisixtlan, in the State of Oxaea, sharp
earthquake was experienced on Sunday,
which lasted two seconds. Another and
more violent shock was felt at Niltepec, in
the State of Oxaca. several buildings sway
ing and one house falling.
Death OF a Dynamiter.
LONDON, February l2th.-George Brown,
Il reputed paid agent of the Rosa section
of the Irish agitators, died from erysipelas
in a Paris hospital and was buried to-day.
Ten delegates TO the conference attended
the funeral.
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