The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1869-02-03
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The following is the speech Of the Emper
or Napoleon III, at the opening of the French
Chambers:
PARIS, January 19th.-The Senate anC
Corps Legisatif assembled to-day. Tn,
session was opened by the Emperor in per
son with a speech from the throne. He sale
the tack before him was n serious one, viz
to conduct a government strong enough Il
repress excess, while accepting the benefits
of liberty. The concessions TO the press ana
the granting of the right of public meeting
had their effects in preserving public order;
aud the fact that the recent elections had re.
suited in favor Of the Government, confirmed
the wisdom of these concessions. The laws
prevailing for military reorganization had
given strength and confidence to the nation,
which is now ready TO meet all events of the
future. The armament of the forces was
perfect and the arsenals filed with supplies
The reserve corps were drilled; the reOrgani-
ZatiOn of the National Guard approached
completion; the fleet had been recruited !;
the forti6catiOns and all important points
were in good condition; the Imperial wish
was realized, and France was So placed as to
vindicate 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 Conference which
had just terminated Il session would extin-
gnish 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 on a principal
calculated to restore friendship between the
Turks and Greeks and if the firm hopes of
success which they entertained should be re-
allied, there will be nothing to trouble the
general harmony of the nations. The Cham
bers would attend to the internal develope-
ment of the country mainly through the ag-
ricultural interests, aud might possibly seek
to bring about a reduction in the public
charges. The Emperor referred to the ap-
preaching reelection of the Corps Legislatif,
and congratulated The members on the har-
mony 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 in
strument was above debate. He extolled
the benefits it bad conferred upon the coun-
try. The Emperor concluded as follows:
IAN Governments are liable to error. For
tune 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 to create vigorous CEN
tral administration then to enlarge the pow
ers of the delibentive 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 its rejection of revoluti-
Onary desires, and found the destinies of
France on an hibernate union of power and
liberty"
American News
along the South Pacific Coast, in consequence
of renewed earthquakes at africa and other
points many persons fed to the mountains.
The war between Chile and Aurora Cation
Indians attracted much attention at Valpara-
iso. Two thousand Indians besieged CALI
palli. but the garrison finally repulsed them
with considerable loss.
HAVANA, January 6.-The Havana bulletin
of one of the leading firms Of Cardends says
the instruction is beginning to decline.
RocHEsrFR, January 6.-The floor in the
schOol-house Of the Catholic church gave way
tonight while the room was crowded with
people attending a holiday festival. Three
hundred persons went down and several were
instantly killed. Great excitement ensued.
Eight persons were gotten out dead and sew
eral were injured anb will probably die.
Mr.. Washburne addressed the Committee
foreshadowing the policy Of Grants Admins
tration, recommending in strong terms econo-
my in every branch Of the service. He said
unless this was carried out in all appropria-
tons and in general legislation, the Govern
ment would be bankrupt.
NEW YoRK, January 1.-THE Tribune says
the articles of the treaty on the Aiabama are
eight in number, and substa ntially as follows
Article LIST. The two Governments agree to
settle all claims and differences which have
arisen since the convention of 1858.
Article second provides for a Commission of
four persons each Government being entitled
to two representatives. This Commission shall
agree upon a plan of settlement.
Article third provides that majority of the
Commission shall decide the question in
volved.
Article fourth provides for cases of disagree
ment by the Commission. In such events the
two Governments shall choose an umpire
The President of the United States shall
act for the United States. but the umpire
elected shall not be qualified unless confirmed
BY the Senate
Article fifth provides that in the event of
refusal BY the umpire to decide, the question
shall be settled by lot in the presence of the
Commission.
Article sixth excludes from the Jurisdiction
of the Commission all cases arising from claims
which have been adjudieated by Courts Of
Admiralty.
Article seventh provides.that claimants shall
first prove they are British subjects that they
preserved strict neutrality during the war ;
and did not aid the South.
Article Eighth.-The sessions Of the Com
mission, sha1l h. held at WashfnOtnu