The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1868-05-20
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.

The VIM Wilcor arrived on Saturday, with
San Francisco dates to May LIST, and the
Grace Darling, on Monday, with dates to
May 9TH
Mr.. Burlingame left San Francisco for
Washington in the Colorado.
LONDON, April 25.-Particulars of the at
tempted assassination of Prince Alfred state
that the culprit was an Irishman named Far
rel, known 10 be connected with the Fenian
organization. He shot the Prince in the back
on the 18th of March. The ball was not eX-
tracted for two days, and the wound was
dangerous and painful. The Prince is doing
well, but his recovery will necessarily be
slow. Under medical advice he had sailed
for Europe.
April 26.-Dispatches from Abyssinia state
that a battle was fought on Good Friday be-
fore Magdala. Theodore commanded in per-
son. he was defeated, and retreated into
the town
April 27.-Still later advices from Abyssi-
mia, dated April 18th, have been received.
They represent that "A 600 native troops laid
down their arms; that Theodore had 500
soldiers killed and 500 wounded in the late
battle. Advices from Napier's headquarters
at Magdala state thai TIE Europeans lately
held captive there, numbering sixty-includ-
ing men, women and childTen-are already
ca route TO Toulabari for home. The entire
force of Theodore's army, has been either
killed, wounded or captured. Gen. Napier
takes by his victory the IS large gums lust
used against him, 5000 stand of small arms,
10000 shells such as are used il, battle in
open field by the Abyssinians, 10000 spears
and many other articles of war and equip
ments.
After the works were completely taken,
King Theodore was found dead by the sol
diers on entering the centre of his strong
hold. He was shot through the head. Some
persons say he was killed during one of the
battles; Others incline to the opinion he
committed suicide when he found the fortune
of the day against him. The Kings body
was recognized among the killed and wound
ed by British captives when released. Theo-
dore's two sons were taken prisoners. The
interior Of the fortress of Magdala presented
a splendid sight. The place was glowing
with barbaric splendor. The British troops
plundered it at once. They found four royal
crowns made of solid gold, $4,000 in silver,
10000 silver plates, several lots of rich jewels,
and other articles of great yalue.
LONDON, April 3Oth.-The jury has brought
in a verdict against Burke and shaw. Burke
is sentenced TO 10 years and Shaw TO years
imprisonment
The trial of the Clerkenwell prisoners was
continued to-day. After receiving the charge
from the Chief Justice, the jury retired, and
after brief absence returned a verdict.
Barrett was found guilty and al, the Others
acquitted.
LONDON, May 1.-The debate in the House
of Commons last night on Gladstone's re-
solves for the abolition of the Irish Church
continued to a late hour. Some prominent
members spoke. Lord Ellicho opposed the
resolves. Gladstone closed the debate on
the Liberal side with a powerful speech
against continuance of the Irish Church.
He also defended himself from the personal
attacks made upon him for his course, deny
ing he had any part or lot in the projects
either of the Ritualists or Roman Catholics.
Disraeli followed in bitter speech, calling
the scheme one of confiscation and violence,
to which the people of England would never
consent. A division then took place on the
first resolve. 1t was adopted by 65 majority.
Disraeli said the Ministers needed time 10
consider what course they would take. The
House adjourned to Monday.
The press to-day generally considers the
decision decisive one. Disraeli has gone 10
Osborne 10 consult with the Queen.
LONDON, May 2.-The Cabinet crisis mo-
nopolizes public attention. 1t is thought if
the measures which are in effect approved
by both parties are not opposed by the Libe-
rails, the present Cabinet will not resign or
dissolve parliament until an appeal can be
made to the new Constituent. The Times to-
DAY eOltOflaliy recommends THIS course.
ALBANY, April 29th.-The defence rested
their case in the Cole murder trial to-day.
The evidence throughout was intended to
show the insanity of the prisoner.
CHICAGO, April 25.-The Republicans
special mentions rumor that the Presidents
resignation is already written out, and will
be presented as soon as counsel have complet-
ed the argument in his defense.
In Nelson's argument to-day il the i'm
parchment trial be stated that Judge Black
Lad withdrawn from the case because the
President refused 10 send vessels to seize the
Island of Alta Vela-refusing on the ground
that public duty was against the solicitations
Of friends and the implied threats of enemies
Gen, Candy telegraphs that the total ma
jOfity for the Constitution in South Carolina
is As, 40
The majority for the Constitution in North
Carolina is 13 40
Returns from Georgia come slowly.
Bullock is elected Governor, and the Con-
stitution is ratified by 1900 majority. The |
Democrats have a majority in the Legisla-
ture.