Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-05-22

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LONDON, May 21st-Gladstone, in the
House OF Commons this slternoOn, stated
that he would on Monday next ask the
House for vote of supply Oh account, and
then to take up the arms Act for daily de-
bate until the bill was passed, in order that
1t might be brought into operation before
the old Act expired.
Justin. Mccarthy resumed the debate on
the home rule bill this evening He said
that the prospects of home rule had bright
ened recently, thanks to Lord Salisbury's
revival of the cry OF " No Popery," and
they could not afford TO wait for the elabo-
ration of the scheme of Imperial fedora
ton. The Irish Parliament would Join
the federation when matured. He
would rather the Orangemen were friends
than enemies. He hoped they did not
mean to fight. They ought rather to assist
in regenerating their fatherland. He
earnestly hoped Mr.. Gladstone would not
mutilate the bill or postpone it for another
year, happen what might Mr. Gladstone
had already secured self-government for
Ireland. prolonged cheers.
Mr. Childers, the Home Secretary, SAID
that while there was no danger in granting
to Ireland the powers which the bill con
fers, there was danger in refusing such
powers. He believed that, as in the cases
of Australia and Canada, the measure
would be accepted by Ireland cordially, and
that the result would be permanent al
tachment to England on the part OF the
Irish people.
Mr.Saunderson, Conservative member for
North Armagh, was the next speaker. In
the course of his remarks he said 4
strong conversion has occurred in the opin-
ions of the Liberal leaders and supporters
of Mr.. Parnell, and perhaps we shall never
learn how their reciprocal action
has been brought about. 1t is
no wonder that such an arrangement
has resulted in a hmping policy, policy
supported by one British and one cork leg.
[ROars of laughter.l The speaker adyo
Gated the suppression of the National
League. He said he did not object to the
land purchase scheme. Further on in his
speech, he accused the Parnellites below
the gangway with receiving money from
America, whereupon Mr. O'Bren arose
and exciiediy exclaimed That's false"
The Speaker asked Mr.. O'Brien to with
draw his expression.
Mr.. Sexton rose to speak, but the Speaker
at this moment called upon Major Sauu-
derson TO withdraw his accusation, and the
Major responded by saying that he with
drew with pleasure what was contrary TO
the rules of the House, whereupon Mr.
o. Brien exclaimed So do /"
Upon motion of Viscount Lymington
Liberal, the debate was adjourned.
GIadstone's Confidence.
LONDON, May 2lst-Gladstone at din
ner party last Tuesday, was questioned as
to the success of the home rule measure
and the probability, in his opinion. Of get
ting q majority for it. " The bill. replied
Gladstone, is as sure TO pass as that [ am
sitting in this chair" The reports of the
Liberal whips and the Gladstonel.es, up to
this time, confirm the Premier's confidence
Chamberlain's behavior has had an unex-
pected effect i'll Gladstones favor
The Home Rule Debate.
LONDON, May 2lst-Owiug to the large
number of members who wish to speak on
the home rule bill, it is expected that the
debate will not close until the end of week
after next.
The SkirmislI on the Greek Frontier.
ATHENS, May 2lst.-Major Doumriotis
has made the following report of the fight
ing on the frontier, to-day: while we
were changing sentries at karrayitsa, at 10
o'clock in the morning, the Turks opened
fire upon us. Wereplied. The firing soon
ceased, but after some minutes the Turks
suddenly re- opened it along the whole line
near Neiseros. | ordered our fire to cease,
and the Turks also ceased. At 4 O'Clock
this morning the Turks renewed their fir
ing, this time with artillery from Karia
At 6 o'clock a Turkish company advanced
with the purpose of taking Analipsis
The Turks are assembling TO attack our
position at Neiseros. They have captured
our pass at Baerakts. This they succeeded
in poing by sudden rush. | have ordered
my troops to reoccupy other positions. All
is now quiet.
The Greek Situation.
ATHENS, May 21st.-The orders which
had been given to demobilize the Greek
army have been cancelled. and the troops
have been ordered TO proceed at once to the
frontier NJ. Valuis, the late Premier, be-
fore he retired, telegraphed to NJ. Condou-
viotti, the Greek Minister at CONSTANT
nople, to request the Porte to give orders
to the Turkish troops which would render
possible q cessation of the warGke situa-
ton on the frontier.
Dragumis Is the new Minister of Foreign
Affairs.
Decree Issued to the Russian Fleet on
the Black Sea.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nav 21st.-An imperial
decree has been issued to the commanders
other officers and sailors of the Russian
feet on the Black Sea. The decree says
1t is thirty years since the feet by its
heroic deeds, sacrificed itself for Russia's
welfare. The fleet is now being reconsti-
tuted, to the JOY of the fatherland,
which has long mourned its loss. My
will and thoughts are directed toward the
peaceful development of the nations well
fare, but circumstances may render the
fulfiiment of my wishes difficult, and force
me to an armed defense in order to pre-
serve the dignity of the Empire. If such
an occasion should arise. know that you
will aid me with the devotion and CON
stancy which your ancestors diseiayed in
response to my grandfatheE's appeal. TO
you confide the defense, honor and safety
of Russia"
American Ladies Presented TO Queen
Victoria.
New YORK, May 21st.-A London spe-
cial of the Goth says: To-day has been
field day for Americans in London. Not
for long time have so many American
ladies been presented at court as Mrs.
Phelps, wife of the United States Minister,
had under her charge to-day. Miss Marion
Langdon, of New York, accompanied by
her stepfather, Major Philip Schuyler, was
the object of general attention and admira-
| tion and after the ceremonies most fiat
tering remarks were made about her. Next
came Miss Van Vechten, who spent
several months at the White House with
Miss Cleveland. Mrs. Marshall o. Roberts,
who, by the way, has just taken one of the
| largest houses in Grosvenor Square, wore
magnificent white dress, with an orange
train, Mrs. John Sherwood looked gor-
geous in purple dress with yellow front.
Mrs Sherwood has only been in London
ten days Mr. and Mrs. Peter Barlow,
fresh from their honeymoon in Paris, were
accompanied by the brides sister, Miss
! Florence Mathews, and they were followed
by Mr. and Mrs. Wyllis Pomeroy, Miss
| Mansfield Davies and Miss French. All
the ladies were in dazzling costumes. Mrs.
| Phelps gave tea after the presentations,
at which DIR. o. w. Holmes was present
The Eruption of Mount Etna.
CATASIA Sicily, May 21st.-The erup-
| ton of Mount Etna hourly increases. The
molten lava was only two hours distant
from Nicolosi, eight miles from here, on
the slope of the volcano, when the inhab-
itants fled. Many dwellings were de-
stroyed, but no lives lost Earthquake
shocks were constantly occurring.
| Sad News from Home.
/ BERLIN, May 21st-United States Minis
ter Pendleton aud his daughter Mary wit
messed the parade of the Imperial Guard
| to-day, and on returning to the American
Legation they were handed telegram an
nouncing the death of Mrs. Pendleton.
Both were terribly shocked. AS soon as
. !.