Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-04-03

that the plot was not directed against the
life OF the Gar alone but threatened the
lives of bis daua hter, the Princess Sofa, his
uncle, the Grand Duke Constantine, and
Elizabeth, the wife of the Grand Duke.
A Dismal Failure.
PARIS, April 2d.-The Commission of
expert engineers who were dispatched to
Panama to investigate the aetusl condition
of affairs has returned here. Their story is
a dismal one De Lesseps is plunged into
the depths of dependency. and is obliged
TO confess that the scheme is disastrous
failure. The Commissioners attest that an
immense amount of work is still necessary.
but the money is not forthcoming. Several
contractors are charged with swindiipg, and
they will probably be arraigned.
DIR. Peters Found Again.
COLOGNE, April .2d.-The Gazette pub
fishes news from Momhass that Lieuten-
ant Ehlers, who left Pangini for Mount
Kilima- Marc with a detachment Of Major
Wissmann's troops. sent dispatch stating
that DIR. Peters and Lieutenant Tiede-
mann. with forty porteTs belonging to DR..
Peters party, are safe. Lieutenant Tiede-
mann is suffering from wound.
Trouble Ahead for the Gear.
LONDON, April 2d.-The Daily Telegrdph'S S
st. Petersburg correspondent says: The
peasants are rising in Bazian. Blood has
already been she'd The agitation is spread
ing TO Finland and Poland. Gendarmes
and Cossacks have been sent to quell the
disorder. The excitement is intense
Everybody sympatnizes with the students.
He Amuses the Arabs.
ZANZIBAR, April 2d.-A proclamation Is
being circulated, signed 'Emin." addressed
TO the Arab populace. In it the author
yehemently and absolutely disclaims being
concerned in any way whatever with Stan
ley and the English in the recent civil
action against Tippoo Tib. The Arabs are
amused.
Emin Reproached.
LONDON, April 2d.-The Times has an
editorial reproaching Emin Pasha. 1t
points out that after British money and
enterprise had extricated him from his un-
tenable position, he is now assisting Ger
many in anti British movements.
sybiPs Substitute.
PARIS. April 2d-At concert of Ameri-
can vocalists last evening Sybil Sanderson
was unable to sing at the last moment
through indisposition, and Nine. Albani
volunteered to fill Miss Sanderson's place
She is GA years old, and was applauded to
the echo. The people were enthusiastic.
A Grand Stand Collapses.
LONDON, April 2d.-During the races at
Cornwall to-day the grand stand collapsed,
and two hundred persons were thrown 70
the ground distance of thirty feet. Many
were injured, some fatally.
Naval Topics.
LONDON, April 2d.-The Morning Post ad-
vises the Government to stop building
ironclads, which soon become worthless,
and initiate the marine policy of the United
States in constructing fast cruisers like the
Chicago.
War Imminent.
LONDON. April 2d.-A Servan agent
leaves Sofia tomorrow. A rupture be-
tween Servia and Bulgaria is imminent.
The trouble is said to have been fomented
by Russia.
Partially Successful.
LONDON, April 2d.-A Berlin correspond
ent OF the Chronicle says partially success
full attempt has been made upon the life of
the Gar.
England aud Germany.
PARIS, April 2d.-The Figaro says that
Queen Victoria will visit Darmstadt and be
met by Emperor William for conference