The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-13
NEW YORK. FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH 49, 1916


rallty. Our expectations to England amount to one
hundred millions OF francs, but under this new tariff
they VIII be considerably augmented
Admiral Lord Seymour has arrived at Tahiti to
settle with the French Admiral Hamelin the amount
Of the sum OF money to be paid the protestant mis-
sionary, Pritchard, as damages. Commissioners
were appointed on both sides, and they awarded
something over thousand dollars TO the missiona-
ry. The English Admiral was much vexed at this
decision, and exclaimed so much against il as to
break of the negotiations. We are all delighted
that the cheating and swindlings OF this Anglican
preacher have been exposed, and we hope our 60
vernment will do justice 10 his ridiculous claims and
pretentions. Lord Seymour has consented to salute
the Protectors flag, but not that OF the French
Queen Pomore has not yet been persuaded to return
to Tahiti.
His royal hghness the Count of Montcmolin has
just been operated upon for the cataract, at Bourges
The operation succeeded without any accident.
The Five per Cents underwent considerable de-
pressslon on the Paris Bourse on Thursday, owing
10 the certainty that the conversion OF the stock
would be moved in the Chambers. The Three per
Gents were fiat, and shares which rose at one mo-
msnt somewhat considerably became feeble towards
the end OF the market.
Tho Three per Cents closed at ssE Esq., the New
Loan at s3f ooc the Five per Cents 1851 &C.; the Or
Havre, cost; Avignon, ss5t; vierzon SO7f SOC; Bor
assux, cast; Boulogne, 540f; Troyes and Montereau
4soc Ba.s, assf aSc; Great Northern 1886 7Sc; Fam
poux, ooof.
Madrid journals OF the Both u have been received.
Most Of them advert to the speech of the Queen Of
England, praise the liberal measures to which it
ance to Spain. The father of General Narvaez, the
Condo de Canada Alta, died on the 18th.
The Funds were more firm.
There was rather animated discussion in the
Spanish Chamber Of Deputies the 3lst ult on the
subject of the recent of the public press
in Madrid. M. Orense and M. Calderon Colantes
complained OF the course which had been adopted
by the government, in issuing decree for the regu-
laton OF the press, and bringing the persons offend
ing against before exclusive tribunal Of Judges
under the influence of the crown instead Of propos
ing law to the Cortes.
Belgium.
The Hanover Gasette of the 3lst ult publishes
the treaty OF extradition concluded with Belgium
1t is similar in all important points to the treaties
for the extradon OF criminals, which have, within
the last few years, been entered into by different
An important legal reform has just been effected
by the Austrian Government, in the substitution OF
summary process tor debts not exceeding 200
forms, tor the tedious and expensive proceedings
which have hitherto been necessary.
Germany.
The floods in Germany have caused consdera-
BILE injury already, and the rivers still continue to
flowed its banks the 18th ult land the lower quar-
tern OF the town OF Nielsen were under water, and
caused great distress to the poorer inhabitants. The
Danube has broke its bounds in many parts, wash.
ing away the soil with the seeds in it, and deposit
ing in its place sand and gravel Most Of the roads
are rendered impossible. The Weser has done
great damage, particularly at Munden, in Hanover,
where more than hall the town is inundated The
lin, in Saxony, has attained an unusual height and
causes great apprehenslons, and most of the fields
near Kehe, in Baden, have been submerged for
more MOI than week BY the Kilsig.
The Journal de Byureiies publishes long account
OF prosecutions inflicted by the Russian authorities
uron the Roman Catholic priesthood and states
hat vkoE n .a>n lad DALI
TO Siberia, have died at Tobolsk from the effects OF
| the cruel treatment that they experienced This
Journal however, confirms the report that 81 Polish
Catholic priests, who formed part OF the total num-
Der exled, had succeeded in making their escape
from Siberia. Their escape is explained as follows:
"A nobleman OF Tobosk, in his JOY at the birth Of
a and heir, resolved to distribute food to the
prisoners in the CITADEL who for two years had
celved no other nouris6ment than black bread and
water. Amongst the provisions sent to them was a
quantity OF brandy which the priests did not touch.
The brandy was drunk by the officers and soldiers
OF the guard, who became intoxicated and fell into
deep sleep, during which the prisoners escaped,
and reached in safety the coast of the White sea,
where they found vessel which conveyed them to
kgnigsberg
A letter from Constantinople OF the 18th ut con-
firms what has already been stated as to the answer
gwen by the Porte to the note of the ambassadors Of
act with impartiaty as regards the Maronites and
the Druses, and to rule with equity over both par
| ties.
| We have received by extraordinary express our
dispatches in anticipation OF the Bombay mails OF
the LIST OF January, containing the important news
that the Sikh army had crossed the Suteg, and that
they having thus declared war against the British
the Governor General had issued the following pro-
clamation on the 18th Of December IT.
PROCLAMATION Br THE GOVERNOR GENERAL.
1.-THE British government has ever been on terms Of
friendship with that Of the PuDjab.
"a treat of m
concluded between the British government and the late
Maharaah Runeet Singh the conditons Of which have
hsrsjah.
with the successors Of Maharsah Runjee Singh BY the
| British government up to the present time.
since tho death o. the late Maharajaa shsre singh
made incumbent tho Governor in council
adept measures and the cause Of their
Du6ar
Notwithstanding the disorgansed state Of the Lahore
government during the last two years, and many most
lnrisnay proceedings the parts Of the Dubsr the
Governors General in council has continued to evince
his desire to mantaia the relations Of ay and interests
and happiness Of both He has shown every occasion
the utmost fobearance from consideration to the helpless
Of the infant Mahsrajah Dnuleep Singh, whom the
British government had recognised as tho successor to
the late Maharsjah Shers Singh.
The Governor general in council sincerely desired
Punjab able to control it, army and protect s sub.
scts He had not up TO the present moment scsnde ned
hope Of seeing that important object effected by the
patriotic efforts Of the Skhs and people Of that country
Tho Sikh army recently marched from Lahore towards
the British frontier, A. 1t was alleged BY the orders Of
the Dubar for the purpose Of invading the British terri
| tory.
The Govsrnor0enerals agent, by direction Of the
Governor. General, demanded explanation OF this
movement, and reply being returned within
| able time, the demand was repeated The Governor
General unwilling 70 believe in the hostile intentions Of
given, reirsinsd from taking any means which might
have . tendency to embsrrass the government Of the
Maharajah, or to induce collision between the two
states.
when ne reply was given to the repeated demand
for explanation and while active military preparations
continued at Lahore the Governor General con-
sdered to order the advance Of troops TO-
wards the frontier TO reinforce the frontier posts
80 The Sikh army has now, without Q shadow Of pro-
vocation, Invaded the British territories.
Ths Governor General must therefore, take messures
for eectusly protecting the British Provinces for
vindcatng the authority ofthe British government and
for punshng the voiato Of treaties and the dsturbsr
Of public peaee.