Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02

every respect to hold it. Another project
is being agiiated, which is of q most start
ling character, and that is that the Presi-
dent of the republic shall in future be
elected by a majority of Congress instead of
by the public. The agitation IN This matter
is due to the terrible bloodshed in the last
elections, when upwards of forty persons
were killed and large number wounded.
Electric light has been introduced into
Chile, and has been placed in the new the
ater in the capital.
Smallpox is making sad ravages in the
republic, particularly in Santiago the capi-
tai, and it is expected that vaccination will
be made compulsory.
Another Little UnpleasaDtness at Belfast.
BELFAST, August 1st-Serious rioting
took place heres tonight and to-day. A
band of music yesterday marched 10 meet
party of Protestant Sunday-school chill
dren who were returning from an excur-
sion. The crowd accompanying the band
groaned at a number of Catholics who were
assembled on Carrick Hill. The latter re-
piled with stones, and the others retaliated.
Wild rumors spread throughout the city,
and large mob OF Orangmen soon gath
cred. The police tried to disperse the
crowd, but their efforts were useless, and
the Orangemen continued 10 increase. The
mob attacked and wrecked large tavern
owned by q Catholic named McKenna.
The police frequently charged the mob,
but We're repulsed with stones. The rioters
then wrecked q number of houses believed
to be inhabited by Catholics. They up
rooted the pavement and fired volleys of
stones at the police. The latter were finally
ordered to fire buckshot, and the command
xpa r1tl ,lax-al hOx, NO u mo
who was going on an errand, was shot dead.
Many persons'wer wounded, some of them
seriously. The riot had now reached such
proportions that it was deemed necessary
to call out the military. The rioters were
apparently awed by the appearance Of the
soldiers, and soon dispersed to their homes.
Fighting was resumed, however, to-day,
and the police were again compelled to fire
upon the mob. Many of the rioters were
wounded. Subsequently the mob wrecked
several buildings, and the military were
again summoned. Many policemen were
badly cut by missiles thrown at them by
the rioters. Forty-six arrests have been
made. The police and cavalry are patrol
ing the streets.
Matters III Peru.
PANAMA, August 1st-Another popular
demonstration has been made in Callao
against the Jesuits remaining in Peru, and
has been followed by one in Lima. Peti-
tons in Congress are being sent in, praying
for their immediate expulsion. The law
passed by Congress for a reduction of the
salaries and reorganization Of the public
departments is being strictly enforced by
the Executive, and all possible economy
is being observed.
The Panama Canal Loan.
PARIS, August 1st.-M. De Lesseps has
tried to attract foreign capital in aid of his
project, but his loan has not been offered
outside of France. Inspired articles have
been published in the French newspapers
for the purpose of arousing the people.
These articles contain statements to the
effect that American, English and German
bankers are aiming to get control OF the
canal and complete the Worl. themselves.
The Parnellites and the Government.
LONDON, August 1st.-An exchange OF
views among the Parnellites has led TO
decision TO give the Government time TO
prepare an Irish bill, but the Parnellites
will demand q measure for the suspension
of the evictions. Owing to a fall in prices
numerous tenants in Ireland are in arrears
and are unable to pay their rents. If the
introduction of an Irish bill be postponed
until spring. the landlords will in all likeli-
hood resort to wholesale evictions, unless
restrained from doing SO.
The Morrisan Resolutions In England.
LoNpoy, August 1st.-The issue of the
legislation promoted by Morrison regard
ing the standard and functions of silver, is
awaited here with keen interest. Henry
r. Gronfell. Governor of the Bank of Eng
land, writes denouncing the absurd COM
ments of certain English and Ameri-
can newspapers upon the American
silver movement as in some way
threatening reputation. Grenfell frankly
declares his belief that the United States
Government has the absolute right to pay
its debt in silver, as India, and that is pre-
cisely what India is doing.
French Elections.
PARIS, August 1st.-Elec' ions took place
to-day throughout France. The returns
thus far received show the election of 100
Republican Deputies and 40 Conservatives.
The Republicans have gained nine seats,
and lost seven. M. Ferry and NJ. Goblet,
Minister Of Public Instruction, have been
reelected. NJ. Madger, editor of the Erene-
ment, has defeated Emile Olivier.
Fatal Prize Fight.
LONDON, August 1st. - a prize fight,
which resulted in the death of one of the
contestants, has taken place at Rhoudda,
Wales. The pugilists were Evans and
James Thirty two rounds were fought.
Evans was carried to his home in a horri-
BILE condition, and Gied shortly after his
arrival there,