Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-06-14
Blaine's Objections.

BERLIN, June 13th.-The American Com
missIoDers OF the Samoan Conference have
received instructions from Secretary Blaine
IN relation to the protocol drawn by the
conference. Mr.. Blaine disagrees with
several provisions of the protocol He is
also of the opinion that England and Ger
many have not gone far enough in con-
cessions to the United States. The confer
ence will sit to-day to receive Mr.. Blaine's
reply. The English and German Com.
missiOners will atterward consider Blaine's
objections and decide upon policy Upon
the attitude they adopt depends the con-
tinuance of the conference.
Judging from what has passed and espe-
cially in view of American declarations,
the Commissioners have probably a large
amount of work still before them. 1t is
likely the regular sitt;ngs of the conference
will be resumed. There is a material differ
ence OF opinion On various points between
the three Powers.
Views of English Correspondents,
LONDON, June I2th,-Beriin correspond
ents of the Times, DAILY NelUs, Morni,ag Post
| and Standard all agree that several moditi-
cations III the Samoan protocol, which were
suggested by the United States Govern
| ment, have been agreed to by the confer
| ence, but the minor details, which are still
| unsettled, will necessitate another sitting
| of the conference, which will probably De
held on Saturday next.
Footing 1t in Paris.
PARIS, June 13th.-The cab drivers of the
| city struck in body this morning, and al
traffic is suspended.
There are no cabs on the streets, causing
| great inconvenience.
Minister of the Interior Constans TO-DAY
received delegation of the strikers, and
promised u ConsidtE their demands. He
! warned them against disorder.
The strike was decided upon last night
PARIS, June 13th.-This evening few
| cabs appeared on the streets. They were
stopped by the strikers, who tried to com.
pei the drivers to join them. The police
drove the strikers away.
Attempt on Gladstone's Life.
| LONDON, June 13th.-While Gladstone
| was passing through the town OF Wade.
bridge, Cornwall, to-day, missile, believed
TO be live cartridge, was thrown at his
carriage. 1t did no harm.
The police discredit the story of the
| throwing of the cartridge. If anything wa.
thrown they say the thrower was guilty o
nothing more than perpetra.ing badly
conceived practical joke.
The English Turf.
LONDON, June 13th.-At the Mancheste
meeting 10, day The Beaufort handicap o
five furlongs was won by Lord Dudley
Present Aims.
The race for breeders foal stakes fo
two year-olds, five turlongs, was won %,
h. Warnings Llewelin.
The race for the John O'Gaunt plate, 70
two-year-olds, SIX furiongs, was won by
Mr.. Roses Arcadia.
Striking Seamen.
QUEENSTOWN, June l3Ih.-The CITY O
Rome procured seven firemen here to. da,
ana proceeded TO New York. Fourteen
| seamen are here waiting 10 join the Civ O
New York. The striking hremen and sea
men at other ports are holding out.
LIVERPOOL, June 13th.-The steamer Cit
OF New York secured new crew to-da
and sailed for New York.
Evangelist Drowned.
| PICToU (0nI.). June l3th.-LGri Cecil
an evangelist, was drowned yesterday nea
Adoiphustown. The body was not re
covered.
His body was found this forenoon a fey
feet from the shore. Lord Cecil had jus
come from BrockyIlle which place he lei
on Tuesday morning accompanied by hi
servant.
| Panama Canal.
PARIS, June I3th.-The Cabinet to-da
discussed the difficulties OF the Panam
Canal Company. The Liquidator read hi
report. The result of the findings will
that the Government will shortly present
bill dealing with the matter.
The Thistle and the Shamrock.
LONDON. June l3th.-The Lord Proves
OF Edinburgh has refused To confer til
freedom of the city upon P.,rnen.