The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-06-25

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The character of the Spanish volunteers, inc Ire
quent ourfages they have committed not Only OF
Cubans but Americans, by even competing Alncl
\ lean Consuls to seek safety under the nag OF lore'gi
vessels. are severely commented upon, and tbes'
men, it is claimed. are under the control Oh th'
officers and Government OF spain In CUBA.
The report says the events OF the past 10 mon'n
show a condition of affairs injnTiously abectlng IL
every way the rights and interest and honor oil th'
American Government. The condition Of CnDa u
one of anarchy, and a barbarous bloody war. II
declares the Spanish Government ~ Cuna IL una
bic TO couuuer the people, and suppress the rebel
lion, enforce its authority. or secure the observance
of its orders, even among the SpaniaTds' 10 support
its officers. much less TO protect the rights Of a ior-
eign nation. or prevent crimes which the clffuzeu
world must condemn.
The report concludes: I'm view of all these
facts it is no longer a civil commotion, as IL pas
been hitherto regarded by the United states nor q
mere domestic question as represented by the
Spanish Government. but a protracted civil war.
and our Grst duty is the trial OF II as such, and In
accordance with the law OF nations declare and
maintain with regard TO the parties Engaged therein
"a strict and impartial neutrality. The record. 1t
says would justify the government In recognizing
the independence Of Cuba. or a declaration OF war,
but we propose only 10 prove for the emergency to
the extent required. but no further.
Australian steam Line subsidy.
WAsnINorox. jane 9-The Senate Committee
have reported favorably on the bill granting a
subsidy to an Australian and New Zealand Steam
Line. via San francisco. SO soon as the bill passes,
CulCH Will OC AZ y II ~ ahA Wv
tise for sixty days. The contract will only be let
conditional upon the contractor obtaining the half
of the whole amount from the Colonies.
The question as to the termini and ports OF call is
left to the Colonies 10 arrange with the contractor.
England.
: LONDON. June 3-Tbe New York yachts. and
those of the Royal Thames Club, will compete on
the 18th for the DoctOrtOn cup. The course Is 10
be from Dover, England, 10 Boalogne, France, and
back.
There is considerable apprehension i'm regard 10
the movements Of Fenians in England. In conse-
quence Of which orders have been issued TO double
the guard at all dock yards and naval stations in
Great Britain, and keep fires banked on all steam
ers, and other precautions calculated 10 facilitate
the suppression of any revolt.
LONDON, June 3.-The physicians Of Paris report
that the practical virtues of vaccination, as a pre-
ventive of smallpox, has been professionally de-
monstrated by actual observation in that city
during the past month.
LONDoN, June 3-The "Oaksr was won by
q" Gamas,n with "SHnshine" second and " Hale
third.
LONDON, June 3.-The alleged Fenians. Davit
and Wilson were again before the Court to-day.
Some of the evidence is important, showing the
prisoners to have been actively engaged IN distrib-
utfng arms in Ireland aud the north of England.
The Government continues its precautions against
Fenian violence.
The Ernnliner recommends the several provinces
of Spain and Portugal to form a union based on
the principles of the Constitution of the United
States. t' z
Shirley Brooks succeeds Mark Lemon as the
editor of Punch. Ht hrt
Mrs. Jno. Wood, the actress. received an anony-
nous gift of a diamond set with emeralds valued
at FIVE hundred pounds.
The Americans in London are excessively
by the slow and uncertain delivery Of the
mails. ..-...
The Government promises strong measures
against betting at races.
A material reduction has been made on the cable
telegraphs TO India.
LONDON, June Fifteen horses run in the
Derby. "Kingcraft won "Palmerston," second A,
' Muster" bird-the latter closed up. The race
was well contested throughout.
The Standard admits the Sdppho victory. and
homes il will be the last OF the International
which only foster mischief and jealousy.
Gibraltar dispatches announce that the brigands
near that place had recently captured four Fnglioh
men, who were held until the ransom that they
sxacted should be paid.
LrvERrooL, June 3-Z1 900 emigrants, mainly
IRISH. left this city for America during May
or New York.
A Bill before Parliament proposes to reduce the
of interest allowed to Savings Banks 1.-THE
money being borrowed by the governmen) from
!, IA TO 3 per cent. Ordinary banks in England
allow deposltors but 2 per cent VG4EL4D
France.
PARIS, May 2l.--Following ia the Emperor's
speech in reply TO the address OF the Legislative
on the presentation Of the result Of the
SIRs: Receiving from your hands the result OF
his vote, my Grst impulse is 10 express my graft
ude to the nation which thus renews to me for the
ourth time in twenty years. the signal evidence OF
is confidence. Universal Suffrage, the elements OF
which change increasingly, nevertheless accom-
dishes its purposes always 1t has for its guides
Ind its traditions the fidelity OF ITS sympatbies.
The PLebiscitUm has for its sole object the rati6ca-
ion by the people of constitutional reform, but
midst a conflict OF opinions and in the struggle
its opponents. its purpose became greater;
at ua mt raUrQf fhiQ The a6UQTaariQQ nf nuR
have made the question one between
be Emperor and a revolution. The nation has
ettled the question in favor OF that system which
order and liberty.
To-day the Empire is strong. but it will show it's
trength by its moderation. My Government win
xecute the laws without Partially or weakness:
will not deviate from the line marked out for 1t
expecting all the rights of It's subjects IL will
rotect them all and all their interests without
of dissenting votes or hostile movements.
{ will also have National will TO be respected and
1ill hold 1t above all controversy.
Freed from the constitutional questions which
ave kept them apart, its best spirits will now
ave but one purpose-to rally around the Consti-
ltion which the country has sanctioned. Honest
ersons OF all parties will now unite in efforts TO
often the a%sperities Of partisan feeling, TO save
Dcial relations from the contamination Of false
and aid, by all means, the prosperity OF
rance. N
/ thank you, gentlemen, for the aid you have
me on this occasion the votes which ratify
Of l846, 1851 and 1854, reafirm your powers
o. f ~ 1SEN1 ~ w VI 'AS
Now, more than ever, may we be fearless
the future, for who can oppose the progressive
arch of the regime which the aggregate people
unded amid political troubles, and which Is thus
rtlied in an era of peace and liberty.
The city will be illuminated this evening in
onor of the favorable results Of the vote.
We shall labor to difnse instruction, TO simplify
measures. to Introduce provisions
favor OF the agricultural interest, and develope
lblic works We shall give our time TO the re-
notion to the best distribution of taxation. Such
Our programme. which IN roalizQA will fn0FGagn
e progress Of c~iviliza don.
COSsTAYTIEOPIE, June A one o'clock
esterday afternoon, a Gre broke out which spread
ith alarming rapidity through the richest quay tera
the city. The flames were first discovered in an
d building on the north side of the Golden Horn.
strong wind was blowing at the time, ard tho
e quickly communicated to the adjoining build
gs. The efforts of the 6remen and citizens TO
its progress were of no avail, and IN a few
the residences Of the English, American and
Ambassadors, Consulates, tie Naomi
heatre, many churches, and thousandS Of houses,
I'd the richest stores and shops in the city, were
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