Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
Impotency of the Government

Impotency of The Government
LONDON, August 17th.-The shameful
impotency of the Government in dealing
with the Belfast riots has aroused a strong
feeling throughout England and Scotland.
The impression is growing that the author
tiles are unwilling to exert their powers
against the Orangemen, and that an exten-
sion of the disturbance is about 10 take
place, with the knowledge and connivance
of men in high position IN Downing street.
The Government is considering measures
for the complete disarmament of both
sides; but this is generally believed to be
put out to satisfy public clamor. If dis
armament is really undertaken il is consid-
cred certain that Lord Randolph Churchilps 8
influence will be eXerted to conine it to
the Nationalists. Orange influences are all
powerful with the present Government. 1t
| is conceded on every side the struggle will
assume the proportions of civil war before
the winter sets in. a member of the Gov
| ernment stated last night that the Ministry
consider the riots unanswerable proof that
Ireland is not q homogeneous nation, and
that the two sections must be dealt with
separately.
Meeting of English Hop-Farmers.
LONDON, August 17th.-A meeting Of
hop-farmers from all the hop-growing dis
tricts in England was held at Tunbridge to-
day. Resolutions were unanimously
adopted declaring that the present depres-
sion in the hop-growing industry is the re-
suit of the undue preference shown for i'm
porters of foreign hops by railway compa-
MES, in carrying foreign hops at lower
rates than can be obtained by
the home producers. The resolutions
suggest legislative regulation of freight
age, a reasonable import duty and
law to prohibit the landing of foreign
hops, unless sealed, and accompanied by a
certificate giving the season and district in
which such bale was grown signed by the
district authorities. The resolution further
advises the creation of Ministry of Agri-
culture.
British PolitIcs-GladstOne'sC Course.
LONDON, August 17th.-Mr. Gladstone
will neither initiate nor prolonga discussion
with reference to Ireland in the debate on
the address in reply to the Queens speech.
His followers acquiesce in this decision,
although the speech from The throne will
not indicate Lord Salisbury's Irish policy.
1t is understood that either Lord Randolph
Churchill. or Sir Michael Hicks-B
during the debate, will intimate that a
measure will be introduced next year, deal
ing with local government and land ques-
tions The Gladstonians will accept such
intimation as sufficient for the pres
ent; but the Parnellites appear to be
determined to press for details, in which
event lengthy discussion will probably en-
sue. As soon as the address has been
adopted the Government will move that
the supply bills have precedence. 1t is be-
lieved that, Notwithstanding the expectation
of the Parnellites, the House will be pro,
in November, when, unless some unto
ward event should occur, it will be further
prorogued until the beginning of February
The Government whips have advised the
Conservatives that it Will be useless to give
notice of the introduction of new bills in
the present situation, and no private. bills
will be discussed.
A Renewal of RiotiDg.
BELFAST, August 17th.-There was q re-
newal of the fighting to-day between the
Catholics and 0rangemen, and stones were
freely used. The military charged the
rioters and quickly dispersed them. Sew
eral arrests have been made.
Wants Accurate Accounts.
DUBLIN, August 17th.-The Irish Loyal
Patriotic Union has requested its agents
through the country to send to headquar-
ters an accurate and detailed account of the
doings of the National League, which is
evidently resolved by all possible means to
further separatists designs, with which
the British public ought to be acquainted.
Russia and the Afghan Frontier.
LONDON. August 17th.-The Pal MdH
Gazette says it is glad the Afghan Commits
sion has been recalled. as it will hasten a
settlement of the question of the owner
ship of kbomiab, which Russia claims by
direct negotiations between London and ST.
Petersburg.
The st. James Gazette saws: The ques-
ton is as far from being settled as il was
five months ago. Russia claims Khomiab
and if the Afghans refuse to give it up
conflict is likely to occur at any moment
The Gazette says it rests with England TO
say what it will and can do to prevent its
allies from being plundered. The task of
Lord Iddesleigh, Foreign Secretary, will be
easier when he is relieved OF this useless
and embarrassing Commission.
The Globe says nothing would suit Russia
better than to keep the Khomiab question
open and revive it when it suits.
Cholera Reports.
LONDON, August 17th.-The following
are the cholera returns Baletta, 54 new
cases and 2S deaths; Venice, 8 new cases
and ! death Verona, 6 new cases and 6
deaths; Bologna, 10 new cases and 3
deaths; Ravenna, II new cases and 8
deaths; Padua. new cases and deaths,
and 24 new cases and deaths elsewhere