Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-27
FOREIGN.
The Hellenic Cause.

ATHENS. January 26th-Noon.-A Cabi-
net Council, with the King presiding, is
now in session, discussing the political sit
uatlon. New regiments are being rapidly
formed for active service.
LONDON, January 26th. - The British
Mediterranean fleet, under Admiral Hav.
has been ordered to Pireus, the port of
Athens.
LONDON, January 26th.-The people of
Athens, through a committee, have tele-
graphed to Gladstone as follows:
We place in your hands the Hellenic cause.
with the firm hope that it will find in Won n
generous champion.
Gladstone in response telegraphed as fol-
lows:
Considering the authority attaching to the
acton OF the powers. both on general grounds
ana by reason of their Intervention in the form
alton Of the Greek Kingdom, l earnestly hope
that Greece will pause before placing herself on
TINS occasion in conflict with their deliberate
ana united recommendation.
ATHENS, January 26th.-The Greek fleet
has departed from Pir9us, to avoid being
blockaded by the British fleet. The Greek
deet comprises thirty-three ships, including
two lr0nclads and six gunboats. Seven
Turkish ironclads are cruising in the Vi
cinity OF Prevesa, Epirus, on the north side
OF the entrance to the Gulf of Arta.
LONDON, January 26th-The English
provincial press, on the whole, supports
Salisbury's note to Greece. The chief Radi-
calls, Chamberlain. Dixie, Morley and
Brice, all express privately their strong OBJ
Jections to any such coercion by England.
LONDON, January 27th-A. M.-Greece re.
piled TO the second note from the powers,
and refuses to diSarm. The British EN-
bassadOr at Constantinople has notified the
Porte OF England's actien in regard to
Greece.
ATHENS, January 26th.-The war fever
here is beyond the control of the King and
Premier.
Salisbury's Determination.
LONDON, January 26th-4 P. M.-The
stock market is firmer, owing to the deter
mined attitude Salisbury has taken towards
Greece in his efforts to compel that country
to disarm.
Defeat of the Government Threatened.
LONDON, January 26th.-Itis quite posi-
BILE that the Government will be defeated
tonight on Ceilings amendment to the
address about the so-called three acres
and COW. 1t is TO escape this that they
have brought forth their Irish scheme with
such haste, because they were desperately
anxious TO go out upon the cry of the en-
forcement of law in Ireland; but Ceilings
amendment has precedence. 1t is difficult
to see how the Government can escape de-
feat in its most unpopular position.
The English Parliament.
LONDON, January 26th-An urgent
appeal has been issued by the Tory whip
to the Conservative members of Parlia
ment to be present to participate in the
divisions to take place tonight, as defeat
will involve the resignation of the Cabinet
The Government Defeated.
LONDON, January 26th.-In the House of
Commons tonight, Mr.. Ceilings moved
his amendment to the address on the sub
ject of allotments. Mr.. Gladstone strongly
supported Mr.. Ceilings amendment and
the Marquis of Harrington opposed it.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach said the Govern
ment would willingly accept the decision
of the House, as they had assumed office
with reluctance, and would resign without
regret The amendment was adopted by
a vote of 800 to $50, the Government thus
being defeated. The result of the division
was received by the Irish members with
derisive cheers and cries of Bovcotted.
The House, at the suggestion of Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach adjourned until Thursday.
LONDON, January 9th A. NJ The
Morning Post says the resignation of the
Government will be announced on Thurs
day.
Turkeys Complaint.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, January 26th. The
Porte has issued a circular to the powers,
in which it points out that the present
strained political situation is unbearable.
1t says that Turkey, though not to blame
for this state of affairs, is compelled to
maintain huge army on war footing, at
an expense which will empty her treasury
unless the powers effect a speedy settle
ment.
Irish Affairs to be Looked After
LONDON, January 26th.-Michael Hicks
Beach, the Conservative leader, gave notice
in the House of Commons this afternoon
that the Government would introduce on
Thursday bill to suppress the Irish Ma
tional League and other dangerous soci-
cites, to prevent intimidation, protect life
and property, and to maintain public order
IN Ireland. This announcement was greeted
with loud cheers. Sir Michael said he
would ask the House TO give the bill pre-
cedence. He added that this measure
would be followed by a bill dealing with
the Irish land question.
Chief Secretary for Ireland
DUBLIN, January 26th.-W. H. Smith
took the oath of office as Chief Secretary
for Ireland to-day, and Immediately after
started for London.