Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-12-30
FOREIGN NEWS.
resignation of the French Cabinet-The
Political Situafionl

Resignation of the French Cabinet-The
Political Situation.
PARIS, December 29th.-After n short
session of the Cabinet to day, Premier
Brisson called upon President CREW and
rendered the resignation of the whole Cab
ines. M. Brlsson, replying to NJ. Grew.
said he desired to retire from political life
Tor year, IN order to take much-needed
rest. Inc Governments majority on the
Ionqqln credit was too small, he said, for
stable government, and the result of the
farls elsctons was further reason for re-
signing
The session of Parliament was closed TO-
day.
The French Government will SEND a
permanent agent to Corea in January, with
power to negotiate q treaty with that coun-
try.
President Grevy again summoned NJ.
brlsson to-day; and strongly urged him to
continue IN office. NJ. Brisson was obdu-
rate, however. The President then re-
quested NJ. De Freycinet to form a cabinet
and the latter promised to give a definite
reply tomorrow. 1t is thought probable
that NJ. DE Freycinet will accent the
Premiership, but he will hold also the for
elgn and colonial portfolios. and will
organize protectorates over MADAGASCAR
and Tonquin
Mr.. Ferry had long conference to-day
with Mr.. Grevy.
In balloting for President Yesterday NJ.
Brisson received 6S votes. NJ. De Frevcinet
IA and NJ. Ferry 3
1t is supposed that NJ. Brisson's with
drawal from political life is only tempo
rary, and that he retires for the present
with the object of increasing eventually his
chances for the Presidency.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
PARIS, December 29th.-President Grevv
has accepted the resignation of the Minis
try.
There. was lively scene tonight in the
Chamber Of Deputies. Several mem
bers charged that an inaccurate rec
ord had been kept of the votes
on the TOnquin credit. Shouts of Liar"
" Swindlerd were raised in ali psrts Of OIL the
chamber. Eventually the official record
was voted to be correct. The uproar was
repeated in the Iobbies, and at least two
dueis are likely to result from the contro-
versy.
Cabinet Council-GIadstone' Gratitude.
LoNDoN, December 29th-A Cabinet
Council viii be held On Saturday next. for
the purpose of discussing the drafts of bills
which the Government intends to | w be-
fore Parliament in the coming sessf
Gladstone has requested the Press Asso-
cation to convey to his friends his thanks
Tor the many hundreds of congratu-
latory letters and kilograms received
by him on the occasion of the seventy
sixth anniversary of his birthday.
lie also wishes to express his appreciation
OF the tasteful and beautiful gifts and
tokens which were showered upon him
from every class and quarter, and which in
many instances were accompanied by the
most touching expressions of regard and
affection. Gladstone says it would be alb
| solutely impossible for him to acknowledge
personally the many friendly communica-
uons and presents he has received, and he
therefore desires to express his qualification
through the medium of the press.
Gladstone Chagrined.
LONDON, December 29:h.-It is reported
that Mr.. Gladstone had decided to await
the production of the Conservatives local
government measure before revealing his
own scheme. He is much irritated BY the
cool reception given the published account
OF his project by the Liberals, and privately
| declares that he will never again ACCEPT
office.
Ireland's Crops.
DUBLIN, December 29th-The report of
the Registrar shows the value of the crops
OF this year had increased e, ,694. .223 as
compared with 1884, and f263 1854 above
N-io ~ ShHS5S III tNA4 y
Statement Contradicted - The Vacant
Seat.
LONDON, December 29th.-Captain O'Sbea
has requested the Nail to contradict the
statement, published by that paper, yester-
day, to the effect that he had oeen arrang-
ing an understanding between the Parnell-
| ties and Mr.. Gladstone.
Mr.. ChllderS will contest both divisions
of Edinburgh for the seat in Parliament
! made vacant through the death of Sir G,
Harrison.
England and Egypt.
LONDON, December 29th-The Govern
ment has instructed General Stephenson,
commander of the troops in Egypt. to
limit his operations to clearing the country
between Wady Halfa and Korosko of the
rebels. The Government desires to meet
Parliament with the declaration that it has
no designs looking TO rcconquest of the
Soudan
The Boundary Line Between China and
Burmah.
LONDON, December 29th.-Negotiation
are proceeding with China for rearrange
ment of the boundary between China and
Burmah. The English are willing to con
cede to China the strip of territory ap-
preaching Bhamo, on condition that il will
be well protected by police, and that China
adopt lower tariff.
Highway Robbery in Mexico.
ST. LOUIS, December 29th.-News has
Just been received here from Jamanez,
Mexico, of robbery which took place
few days ago in the State of chihuahua.
Il appears that John n. Flippin, former
Mayor of Memphis, Tenn, but now man
ager OF the Guadalupe Colva Mining Com
pany, OF Memphis, left the mine, with two
servants for Parral. When about 80 miles
from Parral the party was captured by
robbers, and all Of their personal effects,
including mules and outfit, and gold and
silver bullion yalped at s., 400 were stolen.
Mr.. Flippen was not injured A party has
started from Parral in pursuit of the rob
bers.