Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-03-10
Bismarck's Successor,


blaming the personsl acts Of the Gar, and call
ing him beast among monarchs.
Bismarck's Successor,
BERLIN, March 9th.-To mark the anniversary
of the death of his grandfather. the Emperor
to-day sent to Won Boetticher. Minister of the
Interior. the decoration of the Order of the
Black Eagle. Accompanying the decoration
was q letter written by the Emperor in which
he associated the honor with the memory of the
late Emperor, TO whom he refers rs the pioneer
of the social reform movement which he says
he has resolved to pursue with all persistence,
In his efforts 10 carry out the desired reforms,
the Emperor says he found Won Boetticher his
main support.
This incident is much talked of in connection
with the runors that Won Boettieher will sue
ceed Bismarck.
PortugaPs Position
LONDON March 9th.-The Standards Lisbon
correspondent says: Magmae, Director of the
Delagoa Bay Railway, who hss been here ten
days trying TO effect settlement OF the railway
trouble, satifeo himself that Portugal is deter
mined, at whatever cost or hazard, to keep the
railway and its lands, and exclude England en-
tirely from Mozambique. The company claims
FL, 900 Americas claim on behalf OF the
McMurdo estate is 100000 In view OF Portu-
gals deliberate attempt at forcible eonfscation,
England and America will insist upon ample
compensation for their outraged citizens.
Bold Labouci.ere.
LONDON March 9;h.-Labouehere was met in
the lobby of the House last night and asked
what course he proposed to take in the Cleye-
land street scandssF He said he would pursue
it on the first opportunity He added: You
know I still hold a brief for the Prince OF
Wales
There is evidently good deal of truth in the
story that the Prince and Lord Salisbury have
quarreled. an event which would seriously
hamper the latter in carrying on the Govern
ment.
The Cars Troubles.
LONDON, March 9th.-A letter is said to have
of N
Moscow warning him that on March 18th the
Car, Czarina and Czarewiich VIII meet certain
death, and no power on earth can avert their
doom.
1t is asserted among NihiIists in London, Ber
lin and Paris that the same date, the annfver-
sary OF the murder OF Emperor Alexander II,
will be celebrated by an attempt to sssassinete
Alexander III.
Defeating NIausoleum.
BERLIN, March eth.-The Imperial mauso-
leum TT CharlettenbeTg was dedicated to-day.
The route to the tomb was lined with sight
seers. who respectfully uncovered their heads
as the Imperial party passed. The services
were of an impressive character. Prince Bis
marck was absent. Before returning to the pal
ace the Emperor and members of the family
placed wreaths upon the cofius of William and
Augusta which were completely hidden from
sight by the flowers heaped upon them.
Horrible Murder.
Moscow, March 9Th a horrible murder of Il
Sister of Charity, named Piatnisky. is reported.
She was well known for her many charitable
acts Her body was found cut in small pieces
and packed in sack. thrown into a retired spot.
The mead was cut from the trunk and found
wrapped in a cloth in another quarter of the
city. The murder is charged upon a medical
student named Belzenoff, who was arrested in
the province of Nlad miri. he Immediately
committed suicide.
Situation in DahoIney.
PARIS, March 9th.-Advices from VI. Bayol,
the French Agent on the west coast of Africa,
dated yesterday, are to the effect that the posi-
tion in Dehomey is unchanged.
Republican papers approve Intienne's propo-
sal OF vigorous measures against the King and
people OF Dshomey, but are opposed to carrying
the war in.o the interior.
French Elections.
PARIS March 9th.-Elections were held in a
number of districts to-day for members of the
Chamber of Deputies In the First District of
| Touous Leygue, a Radical aud Socialist, was
elected. In the Second District another ballot
will be necessary. Loreau, who was unseated
for Glen, is reelected, receiving 1888 against
1924 for Portals.