The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-12-26
Arrival of Steamship idaho
TWO WEEKS LATER NEWS.
Opening of Congress.
n CIV British Ministry.

BY the arrival OF the steamer Idaho. Capt. FIoyd,
ii days from san Francisco, we have received files
OF san Francisco papers to December 3, with east
ern kilograms TO December 5.
For a portion of the foreign news, we refer our
readers 10 the Letters of our San Francisco CORE
s~pondent and the editor Of this paper.
The following are the principal telegrams of
special interest here:
CHICAGO, Nov. 2I-Washington specials say the
trial of JET. Davis is again postponed by mutual
agreement between Evarts aud O'Conor.
1t is reported in Washington that Thurlow Weed
and IL. j. Raymond are negotiating for the old
National HlteHigeHcor, with "a view TO make IL a
Grant organ. Weed will reside there and have
charge of the paper, and Raymond will contribute
from New York.
NEW YORK, Nov. pa Herald's London special
says: Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Buringame und
associate ministers of the Chinese Embassy were
presented TO the Queen, at Windsor Castle, by
Lord Stanley. Burlingame briefly addressed Her
Majesty in the name of the Emperor of China, and
continued by expressing a desire that the health
and happiness OF the Queen and the people over
whom she presided would be long and lasting.
lie also referred. in appropriate and feeling terms.
to Sir Frederick Bruce, aud spoke in the very highest
terms of the valuable cooperation rendered him
by the English representatives. In the course OF
hls address he made a graceful allnsion 10 the well
known friendship of Her Majesty for the United
States. Mr.. Burlingame then presented his letter of
credeuce from the Emperor of China. 1t is rather an
extensive document, beautifully encased in yellow
satin.
Her Majesty was evidently pleased, and received
the document. In addressing Mr.. Burllngame she
said she was glad TO welcome the first Chinese
Embassy TO Great Britain. She was pleased to
greet Mr.. Il. and the Mission. expressing the belief
that its object was a step in the right direction.
Mr.. Burlingame then introduced his associate
Ministers and Secretaries TO the Queen. \ magni-
fcent lunch was served.
While the company was seated, Lord Stanley
took occasion to express himself as in perfect ac-
cordance with Burlingame's sentiments relative to
China. twas trup he SAW n certain ipRree of on
position originating in ignorance of the great OBJ
ject of the Chinese mission, coupled with a desire
To adhere 10 the old traditional coercive policy, met
Mr.. Burlingame on his arrival in England; but
this had all passed away. Mr.. Burlingame, by his
diGnifed course, and feeling the grandeur and inn
portance of the trust condded 10 him, had con-
Quoted himself in such manner as to disarm oppo-
sition and create not only favorable impression for
China, but for the United States, for while acting
as the representative OF the Emperor OF China, his
dignifed bearing and progressive ideas exhibit
him as u true type of the representative American.
Lord Stanley concluded by expressing his belief in
the cordial principles which are fast influencing
the nations of the world, and have changed foes to
friends.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24-The new postal conven-
ton with Great Britain was to-day signed by the
President. 1t takes effect January lst.
CHICAGO. Nov. ga meeting of leading citizens
and business men was held last night to take
measures in reference to the opening of trade with
China, and other Eastern countries. and over the
Pacific coast. Lieut.. Gov. Bross in q speech gave
some interesting statistics showing the advantages
of trade through San Francisco, and the difference
in favor of this route between London and China.
Other gentlemen spoke in the same strain. The
indications are that Chicago merchants would be
prompt in opening direct trade with Oriental coun-
tries.
WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 25.-At the silver we'd
ding of John b. Cough, last night. over $4,000
worth OF silver presents were displayed, from
Western friends.
New YORK, Nov. 25.-Sir John Young, the new
Governor of Canada, and several other officials,
arrived here yesterday.
RICHMOND. Nov. 30-This morning in the United
States Circuit Court. Robert Ould. counsel for JEFF.
Davis, made a motion to quash the Indictment on
the ground that the Fourteenth amendment pre-
scribes modes for Furnishing participation in the
with disfranchisement. and no other pun
ishment is prescribed. The Prosecuting Attorney
moved to postpone the motion until the latter part
of the term. Chief Justice Chase decided 10 hear
the argument on the motion on Thursday.
B0sTON, Nov. 26-Thanksgiving Day was OBJ
served here in the old fashioned New England style.
1t rained steadily all day.
New YORK, Nov. 26.-The Herald's Washington
special gives what purports TO be the substance of
the conversation between Minister johnson and
Lord Stanley, and which has received the approval
of the British Government, and is now under con-
by the President. All claims are TO be
submitted to a Commission of three persons-two
to be selected by Queen Victoria and one by the
President-to meet in Washington. They are i'm
partially to hear, examine and decide, according to
justice and equity, without fear. favor or affection
to our country, in all claims presented. In case
the Commissioners shall be unable 10 agree upon
claim, they shall select as arbitrator some SOW
ereign of Europe friendly to both Governments,
whose decision shall be final and absolute. The
convention then prescribes the manner in which
shall be taken and decisions rendered.
Each Government is to appoint one person TO al
the Commission as agent in its behalf-to
present. report and reply to claims, and represent
t generally in all matter connected with the inVes-
igation.
Both contracting parties agree TO consider the
decision OF the Commissioners absolute, Enal and
and to give full effect 10 such decision
evasion, objection or delay. Every claim
must be represented within six months after the
meeting, unless good reason be shown to ac-
count for the delay, in which case the time may be
not exceeding three months longer. The
Commissioners are bound to examine and decide
very claim within n year from the first meeting.
All sums of money allowed by the Commission on
claims shall be paid by England within twelve
months. without interest or deduction. This plan
be changed so as to give us an eqnal repre-
entation in the Commission and have the meetings
Washington and London alternately.
WASHINGTON. Nov. pa dispatch says the
Legation has at length produced a bill
gainst the United States Government rs an offset
o the AlaJanlG claims. amounting to ~torty-ive
million dollars. being for damages alleged to have
sustained by British subjects in the South
uring the rebellion.
The official vote of Maine gives Grant 7O,43s,
eymour 42,39f.
\ New York special says private letters from
Iavana express the belief that the Instruction in
'uba will prove successful and that the insurgents
eXpel the Spaniards, abolish slavery and cs-
lblish a republic of their own.
CurcAGo. Dec. 1.-The Republicans special says
is asserted that Seward insists upon the follow
~ points in regard to the negotiations for settling
be alabama claims:
First-That the appointment of Commissioners
hall be understood to constitute the admission
nat England was wrong in recognizing the bellig-
rcncy of the South.
C,rnoI Tho. tho o1ofp,a NJ RritiSh Srbipcfs
hitch have been decided adversely in their own
'ourts. shall not be brought before the commits
It is probable that the claims which have only
cen diSallowcd by the American Courts Will not
e included in this exclusion. Ii IL feared that the
agreement between the two countries will not