The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-05-11
European News.

French securities are offered at rapidly deprecia-
ting rates. The panic Is attributed 10 the recent
discussion of foreign affairs in the French Cham
bers and the secret treaties, published yesterday,
between Prussia and the Southern States OF Ger
many. by which Prussia extends her frontiers to
the Alps, welding the full military force of fifty
millions of Germans.
The London Nelrs saws the situation is dcci-
dedIy precarious. The publication of the treaties,
coupled with the reorganization of the army,
excites great alarm.
PARIS, April 1.-The Great Exposition was for
mally opened to-day. The ceremonies were bril-
liant. Many American citizens were present.
The grounds are in n great state of confusion.
Not One-tenth of the goods have been opened and
arranged. The American Department is most in
complete. There is great dissatisfaction with
Commissioner Beckwith.
NEW YORK, April "A Dublin dispatch saws
the troops found three Fenians near the city YES
terday fully armed. They fired, killing one. and
captured the notorious Mcclure. The others es-
capped.
A dispatch from Cork reports that a fight oc-
Cured in the vicinity of that city that morning
between the troops and Il band OF Fenians. Sew
eral rebels were made prisoners.
The T11tune's London correspondence of March
10th says: The rumor is beginning to be be-
lieved that the Queen will hereafter exercise her
prerogative of clemency, and that no capital exc
cutlon Will again be permitted during her reign.
The Her aids Constantinople correspondent saws
Turkey Is concentrating its hosts of various ma
tionalities in great force around Constantinople.
Russia Is reinforcing its regiments and advancing
to the frontier line. The Turks are impressed
with the belief that the struggle is near at hand.
The Sultan's position will be maintained at the
cost of much blood, or the Crescent will he torn
from Europe and the Baltic shore. The Viceroy
of Egypt bears himself more Independently toward
the Sultan ON the approach of war.
In tha ITnpsa Of Cm,,,o,, n;..,o1: Il
able and brilliant speech ON the proposed reform
scheme. lie said that, with Il view to settling
the reform question, the Government proposed
suffrage, with two years residential and
taxpaying conditions. He said that of 733, 900
householders in England and Wales.
the proposition would enfranchise 237, 0GO, in
crcasing the whole number of voters to SSI 900.
The householdcrs left without votes did not pay
and could not become qualified.
Gladstone severely criticised the scheme, and
declined to accept Disraeli's figures. He said
three-fourths of the new voters were men in buck
ram, md denounced the dual vote as a gigantic
In his opinion the bill would never pass
as a whole.
Lowe and other supporters of the Government
the bill.
The liberal journals, including the Times. con-
that there is little chance for the bill. and
call for the abandonment of the dual idea as a
feature OF the proposition fatal to the whole
scheme.
Gladstone and the Liberal members of the
commons agree to have recourse to an opposition
Reform bill.
PARIS, April A war with Prussia on the
question is beginning to be regarded
Is imminent. The action of Bismarck and the
in the North German Pa. lament
greatly intensified the anti Prussi,., feeling.
md 1t Is felt that any backing down on the mart
If France would be humiliating. Increased activ-
ty is manifest in all branches of the army and
no vino n~l A. D~--.- -
ymptoms of a panic.
LONDON, April Prom the continent it is
tated that extensive warlike preparations are
forward, both i'll Prussia and France. that
roops are being quietly marched toward the
In all parts of Germany the determin-
ton is expressed to resist any alienation of Ger
nan territory to France. and the action of Ris-
narck is warmly indorsed. In this city the aspect
1 affairs is regarded as most threatening.
LONDON, April S.-Unccrtaintv prevails in
nSard to the future action of Napoleon. Fears
re entertained that he will adopts warlike policy. !
Inch creates widespread distrust among business
and there is great depression in consequence
, commercial and financial circles in this city
nd in Paris.
LONDON, April IL, Evening.-The Princess of
alcs is ut the point of death. \ surgical oper-
ton upon her knee is necessary, but she cannot
ndure the pain, and is too weak to take chloro-
nm. The news is carefully kept from the public,
nd the Prince of Wales haunts the theaters. as
sual.
NEW York, April 12.-European advices of
Iarch 9th say Prussia is closely allied with
ussIa as the champions of the Christians of
turkey: Austria has joined Russia, expecting
Identification for lost territory by the dismem-
erment of Turkey. France has recently gone
'er to Russia, and is counting her friendship on
lie German question. All unite in recommend
g the Porte TO cede Crete to Greece. England.
Y the official daclo 20 inp Nf IlnNI,- 1o.1.-o, l..
in, but will not oppose the cession.
The London Times of the 29th of March saws
&c vast armament Of France has been suggested
a misapprehension of the causes which led to the
.dden collapse Of Austrian power. The Emperor
lshes to change the existing military system
I'd to approach that of Prussia.
The Vienna Journal says no alliance is possible
it'll Prussia. The fusion of North Germany
lder a military despotism is only a question of
ne.
LONDON, April 12,-Evening.-The Grand Jul
IN the case of Governor Eyre, has brought in '
Indictment. The Canadian Railroad bill has y
en- introduced in the House of Lords. :
The fleet which sailed for Cadiz early this week :
ok out a peremptory demand from the British
'yernment upon Spain for instant redress for the
zure of the steamer Victoria. The Spanish
made an evasive reply to the sum-
ms. In regard to the steamer Tornado, Spain
Ide no answer whatever.
Consols closed firm five-twenties, a.
An iron-clad steamer has gone to sea, supposed
be bound for Cadiz to support the claims
ainst Spain.
California wheat firm at lis.
The Moniteur editorially on the
ropean situation in a tone which is pacific and
nquilizing.
BERLIN, April 11.-COunt Bismarck sent an
,rgetic note to Paris, demanding of the Empe-
Napoleon his reasons for arming. He saws
Issia holds France responsible for the conse-
ences of such a step, and asks for the instant
sation of warlike preparations.
April 1.-THE garrison of this fort
been reinforced by regiments from Stuttgart.
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