The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-22

caused by English holders in railways having made
extensive sales and by the disasters and the fall in
prices which have taken place in London, Liver
pool, and other places Il is hoped, however, that
the "crsis" in Paris will not be Of much longer du-
ration; il is about % bad as il can be- and we all
know that when things are at the worst, they begin
TO amend.
The Minister of Commerce has published some
very lengthy documents on the state Of commerce. IN
China. Ii appears from them, that, in 1913, the
United States sent 533 COS kilogrammes Of cotton to
China; whilst in eight months and twenty-five days
OF iei3-44, they sent l56 09i picus, or 8 f39 500
kllogrammes-more than double of what was sent
by England from her Ees, Indian possessions. The
prejudice Of the Chinese against American cottons
was rapidly disappearing as indeed the above fig
ures prove; and II was expected that America would
succeed in wrestling the entire cotton trade from the
English. English threads appear 10 suit the Chi
nese better than those Of the Americans From Oath
September, 1913, 10 10th June, 1874, the importa-
tlon at Canton according to the official returns of the
Chinese, was English I574G piculs, or $685. AIT Kill
ogrammes; American 1875 or 506,642 kiogrammes.
American drilllngs enjoy more favor in the Chinese
markets than English, as do also American domes-
tic sheetings As general principle, 1t may be said
that American drillings twied cottons and strong
calicoes, ofcommon quality, sell better than English
in China
Good ca'icoes, white and long cloths, sold at Can
ton, are almost exclusively English. The Amer.
tried competition, but failed lamentably, their
articles being inferior to those Of the English
the English drlngs and sheetings were to those OF
America Upon the whole, it appears that SO far,
the United States have effected wonders in China
and it is expected that the future will be still more
profitable.
The great demand existing for iron for railways,
in course Of execution projected, and the acknowl
edged ncapacity of France to supply it, has render
ed reduction Of the present prohibitiye duties abso-
lutelv indsna nsahIe In has heen serinuelx mr.
posed by the partsans of native industry to seek
supplies in the United States in preference to the
continent or England, the competition Of the States
not being SO much to be dreaded as Of Europe. 1t
is by no means certain, however, that the United
States yield now enough for expectation.
In some provinces great alarm exists with respect
to deficiency in the supply of food and in Bre-
iagne disturbances have taken place to prevent the
removal of corn 10 the south of France, where the
harvest has partially failed. With the view of al
laying the alarm, the Minister Of Commerce has ad-
dressed circular to the projects of departments
ting that the last harvest indeed not abundant
rs the harvests of l643 and 1874, but that it was
abundant than in 1889, and that it was sufli-
Gent for the country; twenty-six departments hav-
ing produced more corn, &C., than they need TWEEN
ty.eight having produced enough, and thlrty-two
being deficient
Some sensation has been created in the fashona.
BILE world by the suicide of the Due de Saux-Trava-
nues, peer of France, and head of the most ancient
and principal families of France. Losses in the
Bourse falsely said TO be the Of the rash
act the real reason is understood to have been the
rejection Of his alliace by an English lady.
Among the admissions to the Kings family circle
on Monday week, to 'Bpend the evening"" if may
use SO homey phrase Of such august persons, was
the ambassador of the United States. Louis Phil
ippe spent many years in America, and one of his
favorite amusements is to be surrounded by his
wife, children, and grandchildren, and to relate to
nHv tho tbnck nta nj
which are represented to have been very curious.
The Chambers are convoked by royal ordinance
for the 9th December. There will be some grave
questions to discuss; Algiers, Morocco, railways
and the everlasting Tahiti. II is impossible to say
whether the ministry will or will not weather through,
the session.
From article in the Journal des Debats, il ap-
pears that the French government has no intention
Of taking the island of Chusan at the present. any
other part Of China.
From Alglers the news makes up in length what
1t wants in Importance Some provinces had re
volted but at the latest dates had submitted, and all
in olerable order. Abd.el-Kader was tranquil
drawing the tribes towards him in the south, and
manifestng no intention, at least for the moment to
make an attack. Marshal Bugeaud was marching
away towards Ben Hassel, and had traversed the
country of the Flitahs. Other generals in command
OF divisions had been marching and countermarch-
ing in all directions all which may be very scientific
and very necessary in military point Of view but
would be tediously dull to detail to the reader. The
United States consul at Tunis Mr. Payne) had been
recalled, and replaced by gentleman whose name
the French represent to be Hyppe.
SPAIN.
MADRID, November 2S.-The revolt at Valencia
has been suppressed, and, usual in such cases
some persons implicated in it have been shot. The
general commanding the town having had some dis.
pue with the political chief, offered his resignation
but the government has refused to accept it.
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tres, is said to occupy much of the attention of the
government.
The municipal elections have gone off quietly
The progressst party had gainsd more votes thar
was expected.
Measures have been taken for putting down gam
bling, and even the Casino, the resort Of the highes
personages, has been entered.
Fresh revolts appear to be anticipated in Catalo
MA.
The election at Barcelona was going on at thu
date of the last advces, and the popular party arr
represented likely to triumph, which WILL nc
doubt prevent disturbance Ii ia stated that should
ministers be defeated upon the first trial Of strength
for the president, they will dissolve the Cortes A
Cadiz the Moderado candidate has been returned b,
majority of9O.
BELGIUM
BRUssELs, December 1.--Phc past fortnight hal
almost exclusively been occupied in discussing tn,
address; in answer to the Kings speech. The Sen
ate VOteu tner ADDRESS anonymously, out IN INT
Chamber of Representatives there division
on the amendment proposed by the Minister Of tn,
Interior himself expressing confidence in the govern
ment The Kings replies to both addresses presen
nothing remarkable The legislature will now hav,
to proceed to matters of greater importance.
The treaty with the United States has not yet beer
published 1t is said that it establishes perfect reel
procty in the commercial relations of the two coun
tries and that il contains the clause which caused
the treaty of 1910 not to be ratified, the effect tina
the flag covers the merchandise.
SWITZERLAND.
GENEVA, Nov 26.--Yesterday DR.. Pfffer, wht
had been arrested on charge of being concerned
in the assassination of Leu set at liberty, ant
the seals taken off his papers.
Deprived Of what they consider their just rights
the national clergy of Vaud have determined to re
sign en- masse on the 18th Of December, IF, in tn,
mean time, the government shall not afford relief
There is no likelihood that the authorities will, ant
consequently that the clergy will give up their off
ces In this matter the government is wrong, as i
is deriving the clergy of everything having tn,