Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-17
pEyIALs FROM GLADSTONE

House OF commons TINS afternoon, sac
the Government had no reason whatever
to believe that any such demand had beer
established as that reported as Russia's de
mand for Penideh There is no reason
whatever to believe that any such demand
has been made, and no assurances have
been given or received by either Govern
ment regarding any particular points on
the Afghan frontier. In answer to other
questions concerning the Afghan difficulty
Gladstone denied the story published IN
the Daily Telegraph to-day, TO the effect that
the Car had officially expressed his opinion
that war would he deplorable to both coun-
tries, and hoped that prompt and si1nplt
arrangements W aid be established.
Gladstone said there had been friendly
conversations daughter between Earl
Granville and the Russian ambassador and
others competent TO assist but no assur-
ances had been given or received regarding
the points on the disputed frontier. clad
stone had no doubt that Russia had APP
pointed an administration of Penideh-l
Laughter The Premier said that though
he had not been present ut the conyersa-
tons referred to ljeers], he had no reason
to believe that any suggestion or demand
had been made by isussia W to the presena
time.
WILL NOT WITHDRAW.
BERLIN, April 16th-Tclegrams received
here from st. Petersburg say that General
Komarotf has stated that the Afghans have
refused TO obey the orders of the English
officers to Withdraw from their advanced
positions.
THE ." STANDARD NOT READY FOR FRESH
HUMILIATIoNs.
LONDON, April I6th.-With reference 10
the report that the Government would
10 81, h. ,y,f4,r{
that we could never bring ourselves to be
lieve that the Government. even to preserve
peace, viii Ell er into an arrangement to
leave RU ssia n possession of territory I'M
lawfully acquired, adding fresh humilia-
ton TO the long list that England has al
ready endured.
THE AFGHANs SUSPICIOUS OF TREACHERY.
LoYDoY, April 1Gth.-A letter to the
Times from Gubran says: Sir Peter Lums-
den's withdrawal from the frontier would
be the signal for the immediate seizure of
Herat by the Russians, and would lose the
support of the Af-hans who even now sils-
pect both the Amer and England of
treachery.
REPORTED REVOLT Al HERAT.
BERLIN, April l6th.-The Frankfort lei
halq says Private adyices from St Peters
burg report that a revolt has broken out at
Herat.
No Government Inquiry to be Ordered.
LONDON, April 16,h.-Righl Hon. Henry
Campbell Zimmerman, Chic! Secretary for
Ireland, in reply to a question by Mr.. Par
nell, in the House Of Commons. as TO the
Governments attitude concerning the at
tack by the police upon the Irish members
OF Parliament at Mallow during the visit
of the Prince and Princess Of Wales, said
the Government justified the police III
what they did upon that occasion. as war
ranted by the circumstances. Mr.. Parnell
thereupOn asked for Government inquiry.
under oath, into the affair The Chief
Secretary promptly replied that the Gov
eminent declined 20 order any such in
quiry
Cork, April l6th.-The streets are quiet,
and there is scarcely any trace of last nights
not. The reports of the riot were greatly
exaggerated
Terms of Settlement Agreed Upon.
HoNGKoNG April lGth.-The terms of
settlement OF the japanese claims arising
out of the recent Corean troubles have been
agreed upon, and the convention for their
liquidation viii be signed tomorrow.
Annexation GrSed.
PANS, April 1Gth.-Adniral Courbet is
urging the French Government to annex E..
the Pescadores group, or Fishers Islands
in the channel OF Tokion. in the China Sea
between Formcsa and the mainland.
Fighting After the Conclusion Of Peace
Negotiations.
PARIS, April l6th.-GcneIil Dc Lisle. in
telegram from Hanoi. dated April 18th. saws
he sent ENJOYS to notify the Chinese of the
cessation Of hoSiliticS, but before the en-
s,f,Tr. ..ls. - A#.
Chinese troops, unaware Of the conclusion
OF peace, attacked Keep on the 18th instant,
and were rcpulsod beyond Baycle The
French loss was enc killed and seven
wounded. The garrison at Hong Hoa
made Il sortie and dispersed 4 Chinese de-
tacEment which had attacked the French
sunboats containing enyors to Hong Hoa.
Resignation of Member of the New
French Ministry.
PARIS. April 10TH iamageran hes re-
signed the Ministry Of Finance The us-
tenSible reason FOR his resignation was
sickness. II Is believed. however. that his
action was really due Go lis inability to
agree with his colleagues on the question
OF finance, notably IN regard to the issue of
loan. His successor viii probably be
Sadi Carhot, the present Minister of Public
Works
LATEE.-Sadi Carnot has been appointed
Minister of Finance, and Demole Minister
of Public Works.
Death of the Secretary Of the American
Legation at Rome.
ROM, April 16th.-Edwards pierrepaut !
Secretary of the American Legation al |
Rome, died to-day. He was left in charge |
of merican affairs in Italy by Minister |
Aston when he returned to this country.
a Regiment in Revolt.
MONTREAL, April l6th.-Great surprise |
has been caused here by the receipt of the |
news that the Sixty-fifth Regiment. Mon /
treal volunteers now at Calgary. refuses TO |
proceed against Riel, making the excuse
that they need equipments Colonel Qui-
met, commander of the regiment. has re-
turned to Winnipeg. This is the only
French Canadian regiment of Montreal, ,
and its refusal TO proceed is generally sup
posed to be due to an unWillingneSs to be
led against the French haif-breeds under
RieI
Riel Counting on Help from, Montana.
New YORK, April 16ih.--A Heyalds Win
nipeg special says: John Brown. of Prince
A ibert, being interviewed, said Riel told
nc himself that he expected help from
nearly all the Indians, and have no doubt
hat be viii get it as they are greatly dis ;