The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-05-09

when the Government has upon its hands the Abys-
sinian war and the trouble with the Fenians. With
an English population in India OF not much over
a hundred thousand. and 4 native population OF
lo0 ,000. 600. the news of any serious revolt among
that vast native population can only be regarded In
England with the greatest interest. Oae great OBJ
jtct OF the Abyssinian war was Ia strengthen the
power of the British Government in India. and II
these reports of q revolt in India should prove true
and the revolt should extend ever any considerable
part OF India the Government of Great Britain Wall
ind Its powers considerably taxed To carry ON the
war w;thTheodore. whip The Indians into subsection
and keep Fenianism in check 10y military cxpedi-
tions and special constablcs-
European.
The Disraeli Stanley Cabinet met q signal defeat
in the House of common ON the morning 0f the
4th OF April, on the Irish question. The vote Was
upon Lord SANKEY'S motion to postpone the Irish
Church question TO next Parliament The debate
lasted till ID O'Clock in the morning, and yet, 50
exciting was the subject, that the Prince and
Princess of Wales and other members Of the royal
family stayed ii out. and of the 654 members of the
House COO voted. The majority against the Minis
tiers was 60. The result was grecfed with cheers.
aud is the cause of a highly congratnlatory edito-
rial in the London Times Of the same morning.
The Disraeli Cabinet had a consultation on Satnr-
day, after the vote which so signaliy defeated them.
and virtually resolved to hold on 10 Office till after
the Easter recess of Parliament Such 81 resolve,
after SO decided a defeat. is a thing unheard Of in
modern British Parliamentary tactics. aud shows
how reluctant the Tories are to yield the reforms
demanded for Ireland.
The House of Commons was densely crowded to
hear the conclusion of the debate on Giadstone's
motion to disestablish the Irish Church. The dlvi-
sion took place on Stanley's motion TO postpone.
Six hundred members voted. The Government
was defeated by sixty majority. This announce
ment was greeted with wild cheers from the Liber-
ais. On going into Committee, Cladstoncis resolu-
tions carried by a majority Of ffty-six.
The defeat of the Ministry is the chief topic OF
conversation.
The Times says the Commons have resolved that
this cancer of the nation must be removed The
rejection of Stanley's amendment and the adoption
OF Gladstone's resolution are merely the first steps
of the operation Of the national will soon to be
expressed. 1t will insist that the work so happily
begun shall be thoroughly performed. The morn
ing's vote is the dawn of a reunited empire. Now
Ireland may take confidence. She IS sustained by
the vast balance of opinion of the kingdom. Her
wrongs of ages are TO be ended. and right will be
done amid the acclamations OF the nation. This
must guarantee peace.
Saturday TO consider what action should be taken
in consequence of the vote On Friday night on
Gladstone's resolutions. 1t is reported that the
Ministers decided to resign in case the opposition
should retain their large majority akter the recess
of Parliament.
Parliament has adopted by a large majority a
resolution declaring that members ought not to be
held responsible elsewhere for words spoken in
debate.
LONDON, April H.-Enthusiastic meetings Of the
Liberal party are being held all over England, and
many more are advertised to take place hereafter.
The grievances of the Irish people generally. but
particularly the Reimbursement of all religious
sects in ireland, are the objects of the meetings.
The speakers embrace most of the well known
Liberal partisan leaders.
Great preparations have been made for the re-
ception of the Prince of Wales. The castle has
been changed into q royal palace for his accommo-
dalton. ST. Patrick's Cathedral has been superb
ly decorated for the coming ceremonies attending
the initiation of his Royal Highness as a knight of
ST. Patrick. Tie quays and public b%nildinge are
lavishly ornamented with flags, streanIcrs, notices
and other decorations. Beautiful t~riumphal arches
have been erected in the principal streets through
which the royal visitors will pass. The people from
the surrounding country are coming into the city in
crowds, and visitors are hourly arriving from Eng
land to witness the ceremonies and participate in
the festivities.
The feet bearing the Prince and Princess of
Wales entered Dublin Bay, April 18th. A royal
salute was fired from all the vessels in the barbor.
The Prince and Princess landed and were received
by the Lord Lieutenant and the Marchioness Aber-
corn, and conducted in a special train to Dublin.
The station and streets were Glled with people, who
cheered necessarily as the train moved of. Arriv-
ing at Dublin the party was received by . military
Guard of Honor and escorted to the castle. The
streets along the line were richly decorated and
filed with people. The widest enthusiasm pre-
vailed.
The Journal de 81. Petersburg says the Emperor
of all the Russians has consented to grant a delay
in the payment of the purchase money for Alaska.
The time now assigned is the first OF May next.
The journal feels confident that the American Con-
gress will vote the appropriation.
The Journal DIES Debats editoriaIly scouts the idea
w db nai liz CSpCCtdIt utuit6 AlN
danger of a war with Germany. In proof of that
it says France has already refused to enter into a
close alliance with England or Austria unless Prns-
STA is included.
PARIS. April I3.-La Lberte has another edito-
calculated to allay the general discomfort and
which have been inspired by recent war
preparations of the French Government. The
writer says the United States Legation at Paris is
continually Overrun with Frenchmen who are ark
to escape military service. to which they are
ROW liable under the provision of the new Army
bill. Knowing nothing of the American laws OF
naturalization. and having in their minds the treaty
lately concluded between Prussia and America,
are literally besieging the United States rep
resentatives for naturalization papers. or course
applicants are refused. it taking five years Of
actual residence in the United States to complete
naturalization.
PARIS, April l5.-The Moniteur publishes the re-
cent speech of Barachc, Minister of Justice at
Rambouillet, endeayoriug to allay the excitement
over the rumors of impending war. 1t declares
that nothing now threatens to disturb the peace of
Europe. -
The Danish Government has commenced neeotia-
lions for the sale of the Island Of Santa Cruz, 10
France.
COPENHAGEN. April l6-Denmark has rejected
he proposition of Prussia that the former cede GER
fortresses in her territories TO Prussia
PARIS. April I6.-All the semi-oHicial press for
several days past have contained editorials calcu-
ated to allay public excitement over the new Amy
dill. They pronounce the apparent vast prepare
ions for war to be the best pledge Of peace.
Viscount Cranbonrne. Marquis of Salisbury, who
vas Secretary of State for India under Derbyis ad-
ninistration. Is dead.
1t is understood here that the Emperor of Russia
las declined to interpOse bis good Offices as media
or between Denmark and Prussia for the settlement
f the Schleswig question.
All doubts of the safety OF DIR. Livingstone are
d~ispelled. Sir Roderick Murchison to-day re-
eived "A letter from the distinguished traveller,
Vhich came via Zanzibar. DIR. Livingstone writes
hat he is in good health. and that his journey and ex-
have been successful. and he will soon
eturn TO England.
All the French troops at Rome are under orders