Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-06-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
TerI il,se Experience OF cas.away.


LoNpoE. June 21st.-The American ship
Frank Pendleton, Captain Nichols, from
San Francisco February 18Th, has arrived
at Queenstown. She has on boardthe mate
of the British bark Arklow. Captnin Pye,
from Manila for Montreal. The Arklow
was in collision ON May Sth With. an un-
known vessel, and was cut TO the waters
edge. The Captain, his wife and child and
ten seamen took to the lifeboat. The mate
put off alone in a small open beat. II is
feared that the occupants of the 'Iifeboat
were lost. The mate had a most terrible
experience. He was for eight days with
out food, water or clothing, the supplies he
had provided himself with having been
lost by the eapsizing of his boat. Heclung
to the keel FOR twenty-four hours, and then
succeeded in rightiDg the craft. He hung
up his shiro for sail, and caught a few
flying fish, which he proceeded to eat slowly
for six days, looking in vain for sail, and
then became unconscious. While in this
condition. his boat was sighted by the
Frank PeEdleton and he was rescued. The
rescue took place on May 10th.
Honors to Cardinal Taschereau.,
QuEHEo, June 21st-Eight thousand per-
sons assembled in and around Grand Sem
mary Couot yesterday afternoon, the occa-
sion being the presentation by the citizens
of Quebec to Cardinal Taschereau of an
address and purse containing S5.574. On
the southeast side of the court large
throne had been erected, over which was
the motto, Corona 0uredB super mitfaB,
eiles" The windows of the seminary were
almost hidden by flags, among which were
flags bearing the name of President Cleve-
landi and the names of the different cities
| of the United States. All the Catholic and
religious societies were represented, and
| the Poptifical Guard formed guard of
| honor. At 4:10 P NJ. His Eminence arrived
in carriage. Upon ascending the throne
Mayor Langelier approached, and in behalf
of the citizens read an address congratu-
| lating him upon his elevation to the Car
dinalate, and presented the purse. The
| Cardinal replied, thanking the citizens.
He said he had good reason to rejoice at
the honor conferred upon him in appoint
ing citizen of Quebec to the highest
office. He referred to the past and the
present history of Quebec, from civil mill
rary and religious points of view.
A Probable Invention of the Enemy.
LONDON June 21st.-The Times publishes
what it says is a copy of private special
circular recently sent by the President of
the Supreme Council to the different Cen
ters Of the Irish Republican Brotherhood
throughout the Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland. The document fills column
of the Times in fine print The gistof it
lies in the claim that to the efforts of the
Fenians is Ireland indebted for the present
advantageous position occupied by the
Irish cause, and in the statement that
while Gladstone's scheme is inadequate,
because Ireland must have nothing short.
of independence 1t is the duty of Irish
men to support the Premier in every way
in order to enable him 10 complete the
step he wishes to take. The Times says the
document is marked To be DESTROYED
when read
Important Revelations Expected.
LONDON, June 2lst.-Gladstone has writ
ten another letter to Mr.. Caine, which he
concludes as follows: "As to the intention
of the Government, | refer yon to the
speeches | am about TO make. Perhaps
You will ascertain whether it is Chamber
lain,s intention to prosecute or to abandon
his plan of last February for the purchase
of Irish land" This letter has caused
much comment, and it is expected that
important revelations will soon be made.
Spanish Cruisers.
MADRID, June 21st.-The Government is
contemplating the immediate construction
of number of speedy and powerful cruis
ers TO strengthen the navy.
Cuba Wants Home Rule.
MADRID, June 21st.-In Congress, Senior
Montero supported by other Cuban depu-
ties, has presented demand for the con-
cession of home rule to Cuba. with pro-
visional Parliament. The demand is re-
garded as step toward complete decentral-
ization.
Gladstone in, Edinburgh.
EDINBURGH, June Gladstone ad-
dressed another large and enthusiastic
meeting here to-day.