Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-23
own discretion in upholding the honor of
Portugal.

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Portuguese Republicans.
pans september 22i.-The Steele pub
fishes an interview with Sagasta, Prime
Minister of Spain. in which Sagasta said
that Portuguese Republicans, before every
thing, were patriots. They greatly fear the
consequences of foreign interference, which
might involve absolute loss TO their colo
nies. Spain, he declared, was merely seek
ing to preserve the status quo IN Morocco,
and no international complications sre
feared
The BurchelI Trial.
WoopsTocK (Ont.), September 22d The
trial of Burchell for the murder OF the
Young Englishmap, Benwell, began here
this morning. The prisoner was fault
lessly attired and perfectly self-possessed,
He pleaded not guilty. The work of chos-
ing Jury was concluded az noon. Coun-
sci for the prosecution then made the
opening address, setting forth the chain oil
evidence on which conviction Will oe
asked.
a Large Deficit.
LONDON, September 22d. The Lieuidators
of the Cape Of Good Hope Bank hsve made
their report. The deficit in addition TO the
total loss of the fully paid up capital and
reserve fund amounts to f411 900. The re-
port recommends that the first call be
made upon shareholders for fl00 per share,
payable in ten monthly installments.
Another Attempt at Train wreckins.
WINDSOR (Ont0, September 226.-It has
been learned that an inch dynamite cart
ridge was found fastened 10 the Michigan
Central track Saturday evening and re.
moved Just ten minutes before the limited
express came along. II contained enough
explosive to have blown the whole train to
pieces.
The Armenians Demand Redress.
CoNsrANTIHoPLE, September 22d.-The
Commission recently appointed to inquire
into the troubles in Armenia has been dis
solved and stronger Commission ap-
pointed The Patriarchste threatens 10
close all the churches in the Empire unless
the wrongs of the Armenlsns are redressed.
Rapid Firing Guns.
MApGEBURG, September 22d. - Expert
ments were made to-day with the new
ouick-firing gun of 80 centimeters caliber
in the presence of officers from America,
England, Russia and other countries.
France was not represented. Fifty shots
minute were fired The trial was a great
success.
Interest on Provisional Loans.
BUENos AYREs, September 22d.-Minis-
ter Rocsstates Government will provide
for the payment of interest on provincial
loans. 1t is expected that Congress will
impose strong protection duties.
A drought prevails in the country and
livestock is dying in large numbers.
The Sydney Strike.
SYDNEY, September 22d.-The P. and o.
steamer Carthage sailed to-day on time.
The prospects of a conference between the
employers and Union are more favorable.
1t is not expected that the Union will exc
cute IFS extreme threats.
Parnen Cannot Come to America.
LONDON, September 22d.-Parnell desires
to wait until after the trial of Dillon and
OBrien to see whether it will be still pos
sible for them to go to America. His
health will not permit him to make per-
sonal visit to America.
Anti-sIavery Congress.
PARIS, September 22i.-The Anti-slavery
Conference opened to day. President Kel-
Ter welcomed the delegates. He urged the
Congress to arouse such movement through
the world as would definitely end slavery.
Petition Against Chinese immigration.
ST. PETERSBURG, September 22d-The
Viedn,osti says China has secured so much
transbalkan trade that the Governor of the
the immigration of Chinese.
A Village in Flames.
BERNE, September 22d.-The village of
Ruth, in the canton of s.. Gall. is on fire.
Three hundred houses are already de
stroyed. The loss of one life is reported.
The people are destitute.
Furnace Men on a Strike.
GLASGOW, September 22d.-Scotch fur.
mace men have struck for higher wages.
The furnaces are being blown out. The
iron market is excited in consequence of
the strike.
Marie Hook Dead.
BERLIN, September 22d.-Actress Marie
Hook, who made her debut in New York,
is dead. Her death was due to a mistake
made in prescription.
kilograms to Be stopped
LISBON, September 22d-The Govern
ment has given orders to stop all kilograms,
both domestic and foreign, which refer in
any way to political disorders in Portugal.
A Sculling Race.
SYDNEY, September 22d-Matterson de-
feated Nelson in the sculliDg race on the
Parametto river to-day.
Resignation Withdrawn.
SYDNEY, September 22d. = Mcmillan,
Colonial Treasurer, has withdrawn his
resignation at the request of the Governor.