Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-04
FOREIGN TOPICS.
THREATENING LETTERS SENT TO
EMPEROR WILLIAM.
Brigandage Suppressed in Cuba
Great Battle With the Zulus
The Assyria Safe.
FOREIGN TOPICS.
FIoGuet Rises to Explain.

lCc2yig, 1888. dyd.e Cas fo,1ia associated Iressl
PARIS, July 3d.--In the Chamber of
Deputies this evening an Interpolation was
addressed to Premier Floquet on the action
of Ferouldats. Minister of Justice, in dis
missing the Mayor of Carcassone, exception
to which had been taken in previous
sitting of the Chambers.
NJ. Floquet defended the Minister of
Justice, and the latter gave the reasons for
the dismissal.
A declaring of confidence in the Minister
was passed to the order OF the day by
vote OF 326 TO 172.
De Lesseps' Eaemifs 5.
Copyright, 1855, by Tie California associated IressI
LONDON, July 3d-It has been discovered
that enemies of De Lesseps have resorted
to extremes to defeat the Canal Lottery
loan. A syndicate on the Paris Bourse
sent 500 kilograms announcing the death of
De Lesseps. Paris journals contain a full
expose OF the maueuvers of an important
financial concern to depress the market and
brighten off intending subscribers. The
French Government and police are investi-
eating the charges
Icelanders Going to Canada.
EcopyTight, 1sss. blythe California Associated Pressl
LONDON, July 3d.-Three hundred Ice
landers emigrated to Canada via Glasgow
to date this season. Eight hundred Ice
landers are expected to settle in Manitoba
this year. 4 fair share of the emierapts
are women.
The lceianders receive no assistance from
the Government, and pay their own fares.
The Icelanders in Manitoba have contrib
uted 81 600 to assist the emigration of their
countrymen.
Williams Royal Journey.
TcopTight, 1888, By the California associated Press,
BERLIN, July 3d.-It is semi officially an
nounced that the Emperor will start on his
journey to st. Petersburg on the 18th inst.
The dock yards of Kiel are busy preparing
for sea and improving the feet of ironclsds
which is to accompany his Imperial Ma
jesty. Probably Prince Henry will be in
command Gf the fleet
English and French Cables.
LONDON, July 3d-The English and
French Governments will work Jointly,
commencing January 1st next, the subme-
rine cables between the two countries. The
tariff Will be 20 cenhmes word A direct
cable between Liverpool and Hayre will
also be established under this arrangement
o'8rien and Dillon.
fcopWight, 1855, bytie California associated Press
LONDON, July 3d.-At the fortnightly
meeting of the League in Dublin today.
O'Brien said he hoped be would not enter
the Jail till Dillon waS out of il. 1t is not a
part OF the plan of campaign, he said for
them to be jailed together.
VIII BE Done in Style.
ECopwiga, 1855, by the California Associated Press,
ST. PETERSBURG, July 3d.-There will be
q grand naval Gict,lo,r 4 .
sion OF the Emperor's visit, and other de-
monstrations. The royal yacht will be
escorted By the joint German and Russian
fleets.
Reduction of Armaments.
Copyright. 1885, 0ytle California associated Press
BERLIN, July 3d.-It is believed that af-
ter definite understanding with Russia
has been established the Emperor will pro-
pose TO the European powers to reduce
their ornaments.
a Russian Strategic Railway.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 3d.-An important
strategic railway, connecting many artil.
lery and cavalry depots, is to be constructed
in the southwest Immediately. The cost
will be IL, 600, 900 roubles.
The Zulus Routed In a Long Battle,
Copyright, 1885, BY the California A.sociated Press
LONDON, July 3d.-Cablegrams from the
Cape report battle fought between the
Zulus and the English regulars The Zulu
Chief, lshigano was routed after six hours
lighting. with severe losses on both sides.
The Pope and the italian Elections.
ROME, July 3d.-The Liberal successes in
the municipal elections in Italy have
alarmed the Vatican, and the Pope, who is
opposed to the intervention of the clergy,
Will counsel them TO abstain from future
elections.
Threatening Emperor william.
tCcpyi9h, -SSs. blythe California associated IIcssI
BERLIN, July 3d.-The police are unable
to detect the authors of the letters threat
ening The life Of the Emperor, which con-
time to be received
The Assyria Safe.
LONDON, July 3d-The Anchor line
steamer Assyria, from st. John, New
brunswick, June 18Th, arrived at Cardiff
July Sd.
a Chance for the Sihilists.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 3d.-The Gar, &C
companied by his family, has left st.
Petersburg for yachting Jour in the waters
of Finland.
All on BEARD Lost
LIVERPOOL, July 3d.-A heavy gale has
been blowing on the Mersey. \ brigantine
was caught in it and wrecked. 1t is feared
that all on board were lost.
Great Destruction of Flour.
PEsTH, July 3d.-One of the largest -four
ing mills here was burned Yesterday. II
contained one million bags of flour.