Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-09
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Copyright, 1885, Jy Tie California associated Pressl
BERLIN, June SHIT is reported here
that Won Bennigsen, the leader of the
National Liberal party, is likely to be sum
moned by the Emperor to take Won
Puttkamer's place in the Ministry, the lat
ter's resignation being considered final.
I England and Her Militia.
Copyright. 1888, By the Calfornia associated Trcss
LONDON, June Sth.-A circular issued by
the War Department gives notice of de-
cision in the forming of volunteer brigades
from the militia The officers are asked to
ascertain what proportion of their brigades
could take the field for two or three weeks
together, in case of threatened invasion of
Great Britain. A system Of relief is being
arranged to prevent either public or private
business being seriously impeded. 1t is
further suggested that the men who leave
the ranks every year, and who number
forty thousand, might form themselves into
a volunteer reserve, to be called upon in
great emergency.
The O'Donnel. " Times" Libel Suit.
Copyright, 1855, by the California Associated Press
LONDON, June Sth.-In connection with
ODonnel's libel suit against the Times, the
plaintiffs have asked to be furnished with
ihC GlAOi lSiltu upOn DE tue
other side. The only document of any
real importance is a letter in the same
handwriting as the one pronounced some
time ego by Parnen and by others a clumsy
forgery. The second one, signed &C. S.
Parnell," and addressed Dear" reminds
the latter that he promised to make it hot
for Foster" The letter is likely to prove q
fraud as the other one did.
The War Scare in England.
LONDON, June Sth.-The Daily Telegraph
continues to print war scare articles. 1t
advises the Harrington Commission to
appoint a Minister of National Defense to
decide disputed military and naval ques-
tons, and to appoint Defense Committee,
consisting of military, naval and civilian
members, to examine the heads of naval
and military departments and 20 report to
Parliament. The Telegraph gives statistics
showing the need of five more Ironclads
and one hundred and twenty fast cruisers.
Operatic News.
Copyright. 1883, by The California Associated Press
LONDON, June 8th.-Hans Won Bulow is
engaged to give sixteen piano recitals in
America, beginning next April.
Nine. Marie Roze is going to make a
visit TO America at the end Of the year.
A syndicate is forming to bring the Paris
Opera Company to London next winter.
Russia and France.
LONDON, June Sth.-The Moscow Gazette
in discussing the affairs of Germany, es-
pecially Emperor Frederick's health. says
" 1t is time for each power to clesrly
specify It's future policy. A community
cf interests between Russia and France is
the logical sequence of the general politi-
csl situation"
Mrs. Melville Granted a Divorce.
iCoppig, 1888. by tie Cal:or,sia Associated Press
LONDON, June Sth.-Mrs. Whyte Melville,
wife of Rev. Henry Whyte Melville, who
last December eloped with the daughter OF
Captain Dunno, has been granted divorce
on the ground that the husband is q biga-
mist. she is the daughter of Lord Bate
man and cousin Of Lord Salisbury.
Another Ministerial Crisis.
iCopy+gh. 1855, 5yGe California Associated I'res,I
CAIRO, June Sth.-There is a Ministerial
crisis. The Khedive has accepted the
resignation of the President of the Coun-
Gil, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Justice
and summoned Riaz Pasha to consider the
formation OF new government.
Emperor Frederick.
icopyrgH, 1883, 6yisc California associated Pressl
PosrDAM, June Sth.-The Emperor is in
good condition aud excellent spirits. The
Empress, on his advice, is about to visit
the flooded districts of the Vistula. starting
this evening accompanied by Princess
Victoria.
The Emperor and Empress.
Copyright, 1888, dyaie California Associated Press
PorsDAM, June Sth.-The Empress and
suite have started for the scence OF the
Vistula floods.
Tue Emperor has directed his coachman
drive more slowly in the streets to allow