San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-28
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Prince Alexander has been virtually
exiled from Bulgaria and his return is
not probable unless as prisoner OF war.
His movements are very uncertain, his
people are greatly disturbed and his de-
portation Is likely to involve all Europe
In war. Italy alone Is outspoken In its
opinion that the Porte should be protec-
ted against the illegality Of Alexander's
deposition.
Prince Alexander is In Prussia and
everywhere receives a perfect ovation
from the people as he journeys.
Rev. Beecher has been sick, is now
better, and breaches in Glasgow tO-mor-
row.
Russia having secretly caused the re-
moval of Prince Alexander now plays
fox. denounces the.taking of, and pleads
for peace. Russia for years has been a
menace to the peace Of Europe.
The Belfast rioters are in court, and
the Orangemen are now Offering their
services to the mayor to quell the riots
that they are themselves responsible
for.
The disestablishment OF the papal
church in France is threatened by the
position in relation to China. No open
rupture is as yet reported.
Cholera returns show 81 new cases for
the past "a hours and "a deaths.
Parnell's amendment to the speech
from the throne was rejected by 304 to
ISL. The government proposes the
abolition Of the tecret service fund.
The stake money in the match be-
tween Beach and Ross has been depos-
tied.
A woman with q celuloid corset and
hustle took fire In the streets of New
York yesterday and was burned to death.
The case is mysterious One;the coroner
will investigate.
Brigadier- General John Newton, chief
of engineers, having served more than
40 years as an officer of the army, has
been by his own request and by direc-
ton Of the president, relieved from ac-
tive service from this date, and will pro-
coed to his home.
The Ellenville N. Y. Press announces
that its former editor, Deputy State
Comptroller Thos. Z. Benedict, has been
rendered by President Cleveland and
accepted the position Of public printer
at Washington, and will assume the du-
ties of that Office at once. The present
proprietor of the Press, Gilbert Ii. Bene-
dict, will officiate as chief clerk under
his brother.
In the California republican state
convention yesterday morning, John f.
Swift was nominated on the Sth ballot
for governor. Mr.. Swift was one of
three special ENJOYS sent to China to
negotiate the amendment treaty be-
tween the United States and China,
and Ia one OF best newspapers writer's on
the Pacific coast.
British seal thieves have been cap
tured in Alaskan waters.
The state money in the international
sCulling sweepstakes, on the Thames
England, has been deposited. First
price $500.
RELIEF for the Texas.sufierers continues
to reach them from all quarters of the
state.
In a private letter Malone says that
under no circumstances will he become
a candidate for congress.
VIM. Ebby was arrested at Fort Worth
yesterday on suspicion OF being a de-
serter from the United States army.
This proved to be correct. Eby con-
fessed that he belonged to company X,
10th infantry, stationed ut San Antonio.
He said he was afraid there would be
war with Mexico and he didn't want to
fight, so he deserted. He will be taken to
his regiment.
1t is reported that the Halifax Sugar
Refining company, N. s., is in financial
difficulty. The refinery Is one of the
largest and best in the world. The con-
Germ has a capital of 81 100000.
The steamer Bayou Sara was burned
yesterday morning at New Orleans. The
total loss is estimated at over Sis, 600.
The principal sufferers are Fraham &
Co, 100000, insurance, $4,000. The
fire broke out at l a. m. There is no
doubt but that it was Of incendiary ORR
gin.
johnson, the ship burner, convicted
about four years ago and sentenced by
Judge Whitaker, of New Orleans, to
twenty years sentence in the state pris-
on, has been psrdoned by Governor Nc
Emery.
The prohibitionists of Cook county,
(Chicago) have decided to place a ticket
in the field this fall, and 10 that end
convention was held this morning.