Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-13
GETTING WEARY.
The Parnen Commission Alarmed at the
Scope of the Inquiry

Inc farneH commission Alarmed at The
Scope of the Inquiry.
LONDON, December 12th-Before the Par
nell Commission this morning an attempt
TO introduce testimony from County Wrex-
ford, to show intimidation led to an obiec-
ton by Parnell's counsel on the ground
that Wrexford was not included in the
opening address.
The Presiding Justice appealed to the
counsel for the Times 70 cur.ail the testi-
mony as much as possible. The Court was
alarmed at the latitude which the counsel
were taking.
Englishmen on Canadian Federation.
LONDON, December 12th.-At a meeting
of the Royal Colonial Institute last night
Sir Charles Tupper threw cold water on the
Canadian federation scheme. He said he
could not, after thirty years experience in
public life, say with the Federalists that
unless the system OF the Empire radically
| change the Empire must fall to pieces.
| Other speakers attacked Sir Charles for the
| sentiments expressed, but the Marquis of
Lorne defended him.
Plotting Again=t Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 12th.-Secret
societies with extensive ramiications, com
| posed of young and educated Armenians
and model ed after the Young Italy societies,
| which iolrished prior TO 1S4S, have been
discovered in Russian Armenia. Their OBJ
| iect is to rebel against Russian rule ard to
establish Armenian union and independ-
| ence.
An Alleged American Enterprise,
| ST PETERSBURG, December 12th.-It is
| asserted that an American syndicate with 4
| capital of $4,000 600 has been formed TO
construct q railroad 10 Siberia and that
! several former and the present American
| diplomatic and Consular Agents are inter
esIed in the undertaking.
Gladstoue's Coming Speech.
LONDON December 18th. - Extensive
preparations have been made for the occ1-
sion of Glsdstone's speaking in the Lirle
| House town h8l in the East End Of Lon
don next Saturday. The speech he sll
deliver will be his last public utte-ance
prior to his departure for Italy
The Panama Canal Situation
| PARIS, December 12th.-Sevcral news
| papers say that if the issue of the Panama
canal loan proves failure the Government
| will introduce a bill to enable the company
to meet its engagements. The new com
pany, under the leadership of the Credit
! Foncler, will then purchase the canal
Revolt Against King John.
SUAIlIA, December I2tb.-It is reported
that Menelek, King of Shoa, instigated bv
! a.
piled him with arms and munitions. has
! rebelled against King John of Abvssinia.
his tather-in-iaw. Abyssinia is in verv
disturbed state.
The Egglish Racer Ormonde
LONDON, December l2th-The Standard
to-day, commenting on the sale of the
Duke Of Westminster's horse Ormonde 70
an American for $50, COO saws he is "a
roarer, and cannot well be spared from
the ranks of English thoroughbred sirss.
Reported Ocean Disaster
| LONDON, December 18th 1t is reported
| the steamship Glengary from New York
for London was in collision with au un-
known steamship off Gravesend. and las
| put into port greatly damaged 1t is feared
that several lives were lost.
servia Against Her King.
vienna, Decembe 12lh.-The crisis in
Servia IS acute. The elections show the
entire nation has turned against King
Milan. He dare not anpul their verdict,
| which is overwhelming. Should he oppose
ii his abdication will be demanded and er-
| forced.
The Siege of suskim.
SCAKuM, December 12,h. = The rebels
maintain a heavy Tnusketry fire. Their
Commander Osman Naib, has been
wounded in the neck by the explosion cl
shell. The shells fired at the rebels are d.
ing heavy damage.
John Bright Improving.
LONDON, December 12th.-John Bright
continues to improve. The fever has dis
appeared, congestion is reduced and there
is little OR no pain. The doctors announce
no immediate danger.
Prince Alexander Dangerously III.
BERLIN. December 12th.-Prince Alex
ander of Hesse, i'll fer a long time, became
worse to-day, and his death is momentarily
expected The las. sacraments have been
administered.