The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-01

tfe commercial interests of France abroad - have
instructed their Consuls, in the principal cities
of foreign countries. TO receive trade circulars,
lists Of prices, and even samples, from Frerchi
manufacturers desirous to make their goods
known in the foreign markets. Such circulars
and samples will be shown to the public on apqli-
cation at the French Consulntes."
1t would appear that the famine in Algeria
has rarely been equalled. The French Bishop of
Algeria, in a recent appeal for aid in Paris, said
at is in fact a famine, with all its horrors. that is
decimating the native population. already 50 scourged
by the ravages Of cholera Two years of drought,
and the deyastaiiOns of myriads Of graSshoppers. have
exhausted all their resources. For many months a
great number Of Arabs have been living on the grass
Of the fields, or the leaves of trees, which they eat like
cattle and now their exhausted bodies can hold out
no longer, they are literally dying Of hunger. They
are seen almost naked. hardly covered with rags,
wandering in troops on the highways, in the vicinity
Of the towns, whence il has been necessary 10 remove
them by force in order 20 avoid disorders Of. every
kind they are seen waiting for the carts that remove
carriOn from the towns TO seize and devour the wretched
prey. They even root up the buried carcasSes of
animals that died Of the plague. 10 eat them. And,
awful 10 relate, and more awful to behold, these poor
people are found every morning dead in the fields
and IN the highways, dead from starvation. Six,
eight, ten, or twelve, are sometimes found living dead
together. Without any exaggeration. fully one hun
dred thousand Arabs have fallen victims to this sore
cnIitnlty ElfhIH hs last SIR months -
Political matters in England appear to have
reached a crisis which they very seldom attain.
The stubborn determination of the Tory Ministry
to retain power, despite the repeated expressions
of want of sympathy on the part of the people, is
working the nation into n state of political frenzy
that promises to make the October Parliamentary
election one of the great events of her history.
In tins connection the following paragraphs,
which We take from the English correspondence
of an American paper, will be read with interest,
and throw some light on the working of POLITICAL
parties i'll England: L
"A one period Mr.. Disraeli was not in favor at
the English Court. Ii was doubted whether the
Queen would receive him as Premier without a pro-
test, and the Earl of Derby is credited with using his
eloquence TO remove the prejudice. At this moment,
however, Mr.. Disraeli is n favorite. Both the Queen
and Prince of Wales believe in him, and other MEM
bers Of the royal family regard him as n sort of sheet
anchor to the monarchy. The Queen is said to have
been won in this wise Mrs. Disraeli, who is much
older than her lord, was some time ago dangerously
i'll. Her lord was most attentive. His kindness and
devotion were conspicuous.
"The Queen could not but interest heself in the
health of the Premier's lady, and gave her sympathy
to the husband. Here was n golden opportunity for
this master Of the human character. His shallow
trusms in politics would not attract the Queen. She
avoids political talk. But she has wonderful admi-
ration for good husbands. Turning the occasion to
his advantage, Mr.. Disraeli poured into the listening
ear of the Queen the story Of his love for his wife;
described her worth as priceless, and placed the true
joys of mankind in the devotion between husband
and wife. The frivOlities of fashion, even the splend-
os of rank, were as nothing TO this tie between hu-
man souls Ever since the Queen has vowed her
liking for him, and believes that so good n husband
cannot be an Indifferent politician. Hence her refusal
to accept his resignation.
In other ways has the Prince of Wales been won.
The Duke of Cambridge is a thorough Tory, and
hates Mr.. Gladstone as the foe of the aristocratic
order. The Duke and IA cluster of the Princes COM
panons constantly tell the Prince that Disraeli is
the true friend Of the Crown. while Gladstone would
deprive it of many of its privileges. The cleverest of
the Queens children is Princess Christian. She is an
active politician. The Prince of Wales is fond Of
hunting and racing ; he likes to chat with actors, and
he will always shake hands with those he likes, what
ever their condition Of life; in fact, he will often no
tice grooms when he won't see their masters; but he
cares little for political questions
Prince Christian has learned enough philosophy
in Germany, 10 know he is only well off as long as he
is quiet, and he does not disturb himself much
about State Affairs: But his young wife has n sort OF
passion for them. She goes to the House of Commons
and hears the debates, and she fiatters the speakers
she likes. For Mr.. Disraeli she has conceived a high
admiration. She thinks him the best friend of the
Crown. Mr.. Gladstone she distrusts and fears. -
"The Queens own sentiments, however, have still
some significance, and the Tories make much capital
by spreading abroad the story that Victoria has a
special aversion to Mr.. Gladstone as Premier. Ii is
declared that she fears him, and has come to believe
that he would not shrink from attacking the choicest
privileges Of the crown. The Queen has never allowed
her personal feelings 10 guide her when Parliament
has spoken, and / greatly doubt the current gossip.
As TO Gladstone, opposition of this kind will only
drive him faster along. 1t would be a great mistake
on the part of royalty to pnsh him to e~xtremities.'
1t will be seen that those in Office in England
pursue the same course that they do here in
Hawaii in filling the ears of the Royal family
with false reports against rival p%artisans, and en-
dcavoring to make them believe that none are
loyal to the Crown but themselves. Gladstone
and Bright and all the leaders of the Liberal
party in England are quite as loyal and trust
worthy as the Duke of Cambridge, Earl Derby or
Disraeli.