The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-02-06
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PLYMOUTH, (England,) Jan. Ga vessel which
arrived to-day, reports that the British ship South
EN- Empire foundered at sea on the Sd inst. The
captain and all the crew were lost. The Southern
Empire left New Orleans for Liverpool, November
18th.
PARIS. Jan. 6.-Later advices from Paraguay
state that the American Minister. Gen. Mcmahon.
had had a satisfactory interview with Lopez, and
that full atonement had been accorded for the re-
cent outrages on Americans.
MADRID. Jan. 6.-The Republican demonstrations
at Seville and Brontera were unsuccessful. An at
tempt being made at the latter place to seize the
arms; they were removed to CadiZ.
Gen. Prim. in an Official circular, declares that
the Provisional Government does not intend to 6is-
arm the volunteers.
Senior Lagosta. Minister of the Interior, has is
sued n circular which ascribes the recent troubles
at Cadiz and Malaga to the i~ntrigues of reactionists,
and charges that their object in fomenting these
disturbances is to prevent taking a plebiscitum.
LONDON, Jan. THE feeling among the tenantry
in some parts of ireland is very bitter against the
landholders. Many cases of revolt are reported.
PARIS. Jan. I9.-The Senate and Corps Legisla-
tif assembled to-day. The session was opened by
the Emperor in person with a speech from the
throne. He said the task before him was n serious
one. viz. to conduct a government strong enough
to repress excess, while accepting the benefits Of
liberty. The concessions to the press and the
granting of the right of public meeting had their
effects in preserving public order; and the fact
/ that the recent elections had resulted in favor of
the Government, confirmed the wisdom of these
concessions. The laws prevailing for military re-
oIUdtlLtLlUI- lht itte IGo OhiotBO W II
nation, which is now ready TO meet all events of the
future. The armamen of the forces was perfect
and the arsenals filled with supplies the reserve
corps were drilled the reorganization of the Ma
tional Guard approached completion the fleet had
been recruited the fortiGcations and all important
points were in good condition the Imperial wish
was realized, and France was so placed as to vim
dictate her status in the destinies of the world.
Peace has been heretofore sought. not because of
weakness. but TO sustain the honor of the State.
The revolution in Spain had not altered the good
relations of France with that country. The Con-
ference which had Just terminated a session would
eXtinguish a conflict which had become imminent,
and was the last grand act of Importance, which
all should appreciate. The members of that body
had all agreed OH a principle calculated to restore
friendship between the Turks and Greeks and If
the firm hopes of success which they entertained
should be realized. there will be nothing to trouble
the general harmony of the nations. The Cham
bers would attend to the internal development Of
the country mainly through the agricultural inter
ests. and might possibly seek to bring about Il
reduction i'm the public charges. The Emperor re-
ferred to the approaching reelection of the Corps
Legislatif. and congratulated the members on the
harmony which existed between the throne, the
Legislature and The people. He declared that he
favored free and full discussion, when it did not
touch the Constitution. That instrument was above
debate. He eXtolled the benefits IL had conferred
upon the country. The Emperor concluded as fol-
lows: "All Governments are liable 10 error.
Fortune declines to smile on all my enterprises.
but the country knows that there is no Thought. no
act of mine which has not been given to the glory
of France. 1t knows that | first sought 10 create a
vigorous central administration then 40 enlarge
the powers of the deliberative assemblies and to
prove that the true support of The Government Is
in the independence and patriotism OF the great
bodies of State. Soon the nation. IN elections. will
mark the path which all must follow Will repeat
destinies of France on an Intimate union OF power
and liberty