The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-03-22

EnsIuuds
QUEEN VICroRIA's SPEECH FROM THE TuRoyE-
Parliament was opened by the Queen in person on
the 18th In the speech from the throne, her Majesty
reviews the circumstances under which she agreed to
Join the European Congress, and adds, circumstances
have arisen which have led 10 a postpOnement Of the
Congress, without any day having been fixed for a
meeting 'Dut, sad the Queen, whether in Con-
gress or IN separate negotiation, / shall eudelyor T.
obtain for the people Of Italy freedom from foreign in
reference by force OF arms 10 their internal concerns:
and trust that the affairs u the Italian peninsula
Will be satisfactorily and p~elceably settled"
Her Majesty then states that she i in communica-
ton with the Emperor Of France With q view 20 ex-
tend the commercial interests between the two cgur-
tries, and thus draw closer the bonds Of friendly ALI
ance between them.
In regard 70 the san Juan affair, she saws
"Ihe unauthorized proceedings II an official Of the
Unitei States in regard to the island Of san Juan,
between Vancouver Island and the main land, might
have led 70 n serious collision between my forces and
the United States; but the collision has been preven-
ted by the judiciCus forbearance Of my naval officers
on the spot, and by the equitable and cOnciliatory
provisions and arrangements proposed in this matter
by the Government Of the United States.
"I trust that the question Of boundary. out Of
which this affair has arisen. may be amicably settled
in a manner conformable with the Justice Of the two
countries, as defined by the first articles Of the treaty
of IS46.'
In the debate upon the address in the House Of
Lords. Lord Derby expressed his regret At the con-
duct OF the Government on the Chinese question, and
urged q strict uOn-interyentIOu policy in regard TO
l ltaly. Inc DUKE OF Newcastle ana Earl Granville
defended the Government, and the latter stated that
Mr.. Golden was entitled 70 most Of the credit for the
new commercial treaty with France, which he was
convinced would prove - great benefit 70 England.
An amendment to the address was negatiyed, and the
address voted.
In the House Of Commons, Mr.. Brand gave notice
that on the 10Th of February, Lord John Russell
would Introduce a reform bill.
Mr. DIsraeli expressed his Interpretation Of some
portions Of the address from the throne. He was sur
prset that at this date a new commercial treaty
should be negotiated, as it shook to pieces the com
merctal policy Of late years.
Mr.. Charles Lennawyke has been appointed Eng
lish Minister to Mexico.
Capt. Harrison, commander Of the Great Eastern,
was drowned by the upsetting of q boat at South
amptOn. The event created 4 painful sensation
throughout England.
Hon Richard Golden, having sunk his private for
tune in American securities, his friends have raised
100000, in sums Of from ESQ to $500, to repair his
loss.
Hon. NJ. Biynes, a distinguished Liberal politician,
and Sir W. c. Bass, a well-known optic artist, are
dead.
France.
4 commercial treaty between France and England
was signe1 ut Paris on the 22I of January, aud has
given rise to various speculations in that city. Its
ter ms have not yet TRANSFERRED. Respecting them yari-
Gus rumOrs are ahOat. IL Is said that the English
Government has frankly carried out its franchises of
free-trade; that Goals will be relieved Of all but the
difereutial duty; that the duty on manufactured
iron viii be lowered about One-half, and that the |
French and English flags, in maritime intercourse,
will be completely and effectively assimilated, and
that the ships OF both nations will be relieved from
tonnage dues in the ports Of England and France.
The commercial treaty between France and Eng
land continued to excite much speculation. The
Constitutional publishes several articles Of the treaty
as the following On and after July l next, the i'm
port duties on cotton and wool will be suppressed.
English coal and coke will be subject t. the same
duties As in Belgium. On and after October next, a
duty Of two francs will be substituted for actual duty
on iron From December, duties on machinery viii
be diminished From January, 1861, the sugar duty
tie reduced. From June, lS6l, prohibitions of
the importatiOns Of thread and hemp will be replaced
by a duty not exceeding 80 per cent. From October,
1861, all remaining prohibitions will be abolished.
The advantages granted to France will be stated
shortly.
a decree has been published, converting the Senate
Of France to meet on the I'D Of January.
The Pays says the result of the commercial tre.:y
with Great Britain has been that negotiations for
similar treaties have been commenced with other
powers.
Spain mud Morocco.
\ Madrid telegram of 18th January, announced
the Spanilrds In Morocco were masters in all the
positions Of Cabo Legro-haying o5t1ineI a complete
victory. They were commanding all the heights of
the valley OF Tetuan, and would be before Tetuan as
a the artillery would be able to pass.
Late aIvices from Mogadore state that 6O. 900 men,
he pick of the Moorish army, were encamped on the
beyond Mogadore, ready for action. The Moors
said to have taken in all 600 Spanish prisoners.
Italy.
Victor Emanuel has IA new Ministry. Count Ca
your Is President and Minister Of Foreign Affairs. and
axes charge, temporarily, Of the Interior. Fante has
he War Department Casino is Minister of Justice;
Vegizzie has charge Of the Treasury; Mamie of Pub
ic Institutions, and Jaccini Of Public Works.
\ British frigate saluted the authorities Of Leg
norm, and the batteries of the town responded. This
'alute IS interpreted TO be a recognition Of the freedom
If Le,horn from the claim of the exiled Duke. 1t is
considered the first frnit Of the Anglo-French policy
Owards Italy.