Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-18
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Government Members Seeking to
Monopolize the Sessions

LONDON, June Ith.-ln the Commons to-
night smith, Government leader, said he viii
introduce on Monday a notion for an earlier
meeting of Parliament, a curtailmeut Of deeate
on the Qneens speech, and suspension until
next session OF complicated bills like the lard-
purchase measure.
Gladstone gave notice of a resolution protest
ing sgsinst such grave change in the Parlia-
ment usage and constitutional practices be
complained strongly that everything appeared
to be sacrificed to the passing of the licensing
bill
Smith admitted that if his motion was
adopted he would ask the adjournment of the
land-purchase bill until next session. The
Government hoped TO pass the licensing bill
notwithstanding the obstruction. He declined
to say anything about the Itish local bill.
Disgraceful scene at a Funeral.
LONDON, June l6th.-The funeral of Lady
Ely, favorite lady in waiting of the Queen, took
place this morning. Ii is estimated that fully
1900 persons were present at Kendall Green
Cemetery, where the intermentwas held, many
Americans being among the number. Great
disorder followed the attempts of the people to
secure glimpse of the proceedings it was
finally necessary to call the police TO prevent
the royal mourners from being swept away by
the onward rush of the mob OF sight-seers. Be
fore order could be restored, however, consid-
cradle damage had been cone 10 tombstones
and other mortuaIy tributes. Princess Chris
tina, who appeared as the Queens representa-
tive, was much affected.
Love Preferable to the Throne.
VIENNA, June 17lh.-The Archduchess Va
leria yesterday publicly renounced all claims to
the throne of Austrie, in order that she might
marry the man of her choice The ceremony
of renunciation took place in the Imperial
Council Chamber. II was an affecting as well
as an impressive scene. The Archduchess hav-
ing made her formal declaration, which was
duly attested and proclaimed, turned to the
Emperor and members of the Imperial family
and said that loving husband would make a
true woman happier than thousand thrones.
| The Emperor took his daughter in his arms and
all present were deeply touched.
English Racing.
LONDON. June 17th-The ascot stakes were
won by Lord Lorne, Harfieur second, Lily of
Lumley third.
The Biennial stakes were won by Simonian
Alloway won the Prince of Wales stake Blue
green second, Hebridge third.
The gold vase was won by Tyrant rAbbesse
de Jousrre second, a flly by Ben Dor out of
Labyrinth third.
German Suicides.
LONDON June 17th.-Arnemann, the German
dentist, who in November shot and danger
ous'y wounded Judge Bristowe of the County
Court at Nottingham, because the Judge had
given decision against him. has committed
suicide in prison.
Lionel Sackville West Married.
LONDON, June l7th.-The marriage of Lionel
Sackville West and his cousin, Victoria Sack
vile West, the eldest daughter of Lord Sack
vile, late British Minister 10 Washington, took
place TO day at the residence OF Lord Sackyille,
in Kent.
More cases of Cholera.
MADRID June 17th.-The Government has
ordered that Gordon of troops be placed
around all the districts IN the province of
Valencia infected with cholera Seven new
cases have occurred NJ PuEbla de Rugat
Egyptian Conversion Loan.
LONDON, June 17th.-Tbe subscriptions to the
Egyptian conversion .oan are twenty times the
amount of the loan.