Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-15
FOREIGN.
Tho Panama Canal.

PANAMA, February l4th.-M. Rousseau,
the French Commissioner, since his arrival
here, has devoted his time to the inspec-
ton of various sections OF the canal. taking
minute notes for future reference. He in
tends leaving about the 18th instant for
New York and Paris. NJ. Charles De
Lesseps expresses himself as satisfied with
the result OF the construction work so far.
The total of digging during Jaruarv was
IL 800 cubic meters, and il is expected that
this proportion will be increased in the
future. The citizens of Panama are max
ing grand preparations for the arrival of
DE Aesseps. The merchants have started
fund to defray the expenses of a recep-
ton, and it already amounts to So 900. sub
scribed by all classes and nationaiities.
The sanitary condition of tn. isthmus is
satisfactory.
Continued Earthquake Shocks.
PAyAMA, February 18th. - The earth
quakes at Amatillan continue, and the few
houses that escaped ruin bv the first heavy
shock are now quite shattered and unin-
habitabe. The shocks now felt are accom-
panied by very strong wind. The distress
among the people is heartrendng, and
President Rarrillos and his Cabinet have
started subscription for their relief
PhenomenaiIy Cold Weather.
PANAMA, February 14th-The cold pre-
vailing at Quezaltenangois considered phe-
nomenal, the mercury having fallen to
four degrees below zero, resulting in the
wells being frozen.
Deplorable Condition OF Cemetery.
PANAMA, February 14tb.-A, deplorable
state of affairs exists at the cemetery in
Copiapo, Chile. A lake has been formed,
from the waters of which the cemetery has
hppnrlp inundated or lo
are full OF water, and the collins are float
ing, while many of the common graves
have been completely cleared of their con-
tents. To add to the horror of the situa-
ton, the water that flows from the ceme-
terry goes into the river, which supplies the
inhabitants with water for domestic pur-
poses.
Political Riot in CaIIao.
PANAMA, February 14th.-Senor Don
Nicolas de Pierota eX-Dictator of Peru,
who was eXiled under the late Government
OF General lgleaS, has returned to that
country, General Caceres having granted
amnesty TO all eXiles. He arrived in Callao
early on the morning of January Dist.
Huge negresses, draped in all the colors of
the rainbow, bearing immense wreaths of
laurel with which to crown their favorite,
and carrying the national flag, headed the
procession to the docks from whence the
anxious gaze of the multitude was directed
in search of the steamer. The Callao peo-
pie, most of them vehement supporters of
the constitutional ticket, on which General
CacereS is candidate, became unduIv ex-
cited at this incursion of their Lima
neighbors, fearing, perhaps, that if they
remained tranquil their political bias
mlght be understood, Consequently they
became oblivious of the obligations of hos
pitality, and armed themselves with clubs.
The columns of the inhabitants of Callao
proceeded to the docks, and there raised
the cry of Death to Pierota and long life
to Caceres.' The verdant crowns brought
from Lima were thrown into the sea, and
during the operation several enthusiastic
citizens of both parties were severely
handled. On the arrival of Pierota he adj
dressed the people from his residence, told
them he was their servant, and that he did
not seek office, but would accept if elected
The Presidential election will take place in
March. but the confident belief is that Cen
eral Caceres will be elected.
Missionaries Nassacred.
LONDON, February 14th-The London
Missionary Society has received adyices
from Zanzibar to the effect that two men
who returned to that place from Uzegena
report that they saw Bishop Harrington,
with fifty men Of his expedition, taken out
for execution.
The New Viceroy for Ireland.
LONDON, February 14th.-Earl Aberdeen.
NicerOy for Ireland, will make his public
entry into Dublin next Saturday, and will
be received with unusual honors. He will
reside in the castle.
The Malagassy Treaty.
PARIS, February 14th.-The Madagascar
Committee although dissatisfied with tho
terms, recognize the necessity of ratifying
the Malagassy treaty.
Had No Use for Them.
LONDON, February 14th.-Mr. Gladstone
refused on Saturday to grant an interview
with Hyndman and his colleagues.
National Exhibition in Berlin.
BERLIN, February 14th.-It has been de-
cided to hold national exhibition in this
city In 1888. The work is about to begin
on the buildings in Techow Park