The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-10-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
ONE WEEK

By thu arrival of the bark Ethan .ailen this morn
ing, IL days from San Francisco, we have dates to
the 10Th of September.
Gold is quoted at 1861. Sperm and whale oil
show no change from last quotations.
TIE DUKE OF EDINBURGH IN JAPAN.-Capt. Cav
arly, commander of the 2. NJ. S. S. Company's
steamer Great Republic, which arrived at San
Francisco Sept. 18th, reports having passed H. b.
NJ. steamship Galatea on the 18th of August. in the
Gulf of Yedo. bound to Yokohama. The Galatea
is commanded by H. r. II. the Duke of Edinburgh.
for whose reception in Yedo extensive arrange
ments have been made by his Imperial Majesty the
Mikado. 1t was understood that the Duke of Edin-
burgh would spend the greater portion of the time
set apart for his stay in Japan at Yedo, as the quest
of the Mikado.-Alta.
MADRID, Sept. l0.-The disturbances have been
quelled, and the city and country are now tranquil.
The proportion for continuing the Regency Of
Marshal Serrano three years longer in gaming
ground.
PARIS, Sept. 12.-It is reported here that General
Sickles' late note to the Spanish Government declares
that though the United States have not yet recog-
nized the insurgents of Cuba as belligerents, still, if
the situation is not moderated soon, they will take
steps to that end. Spain is about to dispatch "a 600
achievements to Cuba. The first detachment, 5000
strong. win embark during the present week.
Spain, under supposed Encouragement and
moral backing from England, France and Austria,
has taken prompt steps for a vigorous prosecution
of the war agaist Cuba. Three thousand reinforce
ments have been sent and seven hundred more will
fOllOw soon. IN tnlSc ODDecCO0 u Is reported tnat
q tripartite treaty of a secret character has been
agreed to between England, France and Austria to
back up Spain against what are called the pre-
tensions ~ of the United States. Prim telegraphs
from Paris for the Government to us all diligence
in sending troops to Cuba
A Herald special from Paris has a rumor, very
extensively circulated in the city to-day, to the ef-
feet that the Emperor seriously c~ontemplates alb
d~icating the throne in favor of his son. 1t is said a
Council Of Regency will be created, having the
Empress and Prince Napoleon Bouaparte at its
head, as provided in the new Constitution. to en-
dure through the Princes minority. Napoleon's
health remains in a very uncertain condition.
The London Times advices the Spanish Govern
ment not to fight any more for Cuba, but to submit
to the will of the people of the island and regard
the counsel of the United States on the subject.
The Times has an editorial on Sickles' note to
the Spanish Government. 1t insinuates that popu-
lar pressure has forced President Grant to sanction
the demand on Spain for the abandonment OF
Cuba. The probabilities are that we are on the
eve of a Sc ious event, and the struggle will be
hopeless for Spain but the Government cannot
resist the impulses of the people. The flame Of
Spanish pride is fast kindling.
LONDON. Sept. 1.-THE Psrisians are persuaded
that the Emperor is recovering, although there is q
marked alteration observable in his appearance.
There is great anxiety in regard to the Regency.
By law the Empress is Regent during tbs minority
of her son.
LONDON, Sept. l5-The report is repeated that the