The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-26

Of IL great European conflict.
The Pail Mall Gazette tonight declares that the
Ministers not merely lack true vision. but are Occu-
pied to the exclusion OF truth, with misleading
dreams. Two dangers confront Englnnd-tne
Alabama difficulty and the Eastern questlon we
latter has been lifted to great Importance, and the
former is more formidable because or the increas-
ing probability of there being a combination:
Russia declares her designs to grasp Turkey; and
Prussia is ready to cOnnive aud aid her. Engiand;
the only power To whom Turkey can look, ~
threatened with annihilatiOn il she lifts her hnger.
Tours, Nov. l4.--The material benefits OF the
battle at C~oulOmmieres are greater than NJ hrst
supposed, from the number OF Germans found hid
ing themselves i'm the woods and outbuiIdlngs.
Several cannon were found that We're abandoned
during the retreat OF the enemy. Many horses were
taken.
A French General who neglected to surround
the woods, as ordered, and allowed 1000 Bavarians
to escape, who were ready to surrender, was ais
missed from the army on the battlefield. A num-
Der of Colonels were promoted to be Generals by
Government decree. u.f-
The departments of the Rhone, Loire, Drome,
Ardecbe. Gard. Vaucluse, Neutrality-suspicious. and
Herault, unite for the common defence, and instl-
tute a Committee for that purpose.
The journals at Tours deny that Theirs assured
the Pope that be would plead bis cause with all
the Governments, as reported.
LONDON, Nov. IA large French ronciad
passed Yarmouth Roads this morning.
Mr.. Gale, President of the Cambridge Boat Club,
won this afternoon the race for the sculling cham
pionship of the Cans, beating Mr.. Close, Champion
OF the Gus.
Tours, Nov. IA battle is expected to-day Mt
TOury. The army of the Loire is advancing on the
town from Orleans.
The Times correspondent writing from Tours.
says The moral effect of the victory near Orleans Is
incalculable. achievements have gone forward 70
Gen. Daurelles and DE Palladines, who now have a
large and effective army.
Reports that Paris is distressingly short Of prOvis-
ions are confirmed by dispatches from various quar-
tiers to-day.
Bismarck has written a letter denying he had any
lamentations whafavQr with fine EmDresa EuQonie.
ARLoN, Nov. 18.-Thionvile was bombarded by
the Prussians. Fires broke out there in consequence,
and on Saturday the entire town seemed burning.
LONDON, Nov. l3.-A PruSsian column oil lO,OOOs
men has arrived at Bethel. &f
Masses of French troops are seen daily around
Mount Valerien, practicing evolutions on a grand
scale. A general sortie is imminent. h
"A small band Of Greek volunteers for the French
service have left for the field. ma
The report is reiterated here that the delay in
the bombardment of Paris is due to the earnest en-,
treaties of Queen Victoria. H -..af.qg
LONDON, Nov. I3-The North German Parlia-
ment meets at Berlin on Monday week to raise
means for carrying on the war. A loan is pro-
posed, but its form is not yet settled.
A Tours despatch to the London press, dated
yesterday, says nothing further is made known OF
the movements of the French army since the re-
covery of Orleans, and the occupation of Chevilly.
The German retreat on the 9th was effected Ia.
perfect order.
The losses of the Germans since the 7th amount
to 10. 200 men, 'th
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Der Tam. The bridges on his ronte are 70 be de-
stroyed, and the roads obstructed In every possible
manner. u-.r r o. . .5..
LONDON, Nov. I3-The correspondent OF the
Tribune, writing from Versailles, November 18th,
says the first party OF English from Paris have ar
rived here via Chargarton and Carbei.
A special of the Tribune, at Versailles, on the
18th. telegraphs that Trustworthy ormat rep
resents'thattbe Paris supplies will not last exceed
ing three weeks, and the Prussians are not likely
to lombard the city. . ~ h ~
BEmIN, Nov. I3-It is ECONOMICALLY stated that
TIE treaties with the South German States cOncede
enlarged federal powers to the King of Bavaria;
he has been invited to visit Versailles.
Tours, Nov. l3.-Tbe Marquis de Chateau Rem
ard arrived at Berne. 1t is announced that he is
coming to Tours on an Austrian mission u W
LONDON. NoV:I3-[Cable TO the Heraid]-On
Saturday morning o special courier arrived from
st. Petersburg with dispatches to Earl GranvilieS
said TO be of q serious character.
Dispatches were sent from the Foreign Office
last night. by special messengers, TO Vienna,
Florence, Copenhagen and ConstantiDople. The
Minister'S left town yesterday, but will reassemble
early in the week. ~ 1,U3
The Russian feet will be at the Dardenelles next
week.
Extraordinary activity exists In the Army and
Navy Department. General European complica-
tons seem imminent. "a. .l.l. .
LONDON, Nov. I3.-The Russian Minister here
read to Lord Granville a letter from Prince Gorts-
chakoif. stating that Russia now demands a modif-
cation of the provisions signed In Paris OF the 30tlI
of March, 1865, of Articles 18th and 18th, in the
dCoAJ III II hiAoH Shh vi pm ~ Aht'R BAO
visions forbid the Russian feet entering the Darde-
nelles from the Black Sea, and limits the Russian
feet in the Black Sea TO ten small steamers. They
also prohibit Russia and Turkey maintaining on
the Black Sea coast any military'Or marine arsenal,
and generally neutralize the Black Sea by the In
terdiction from its waters Of any vessels Of war be-
longing to powers possessing Its coast, or any other
power,
This declaration on the part Of Russia being
simultaneously made in London by the Cabinets
az Constantinople, Vienna, and Berlin, Is believed
here IN Indicate Ruggia'a rpa1inpsg In inqiQf on the
recognition of her claims by force. In
1.-The Official journal at Constantinople says the
Sublime Porte is now able TO resist any attack /;
that it has 100000 men and twelve armored
frigates.
Count Won Beust, Austrian Prime Minister, ar
rived at Munich on the 9Th, and remained there In
conference with the Bavarian Cabinet two days.
The opinion in the military circles here IL uni
versal that unless the Germans can end the war
before January. their final defeat is is inevitable.
Advices from Versailles to-day state that Won
Moltke has ordered an additional force 20 be sent
to Toury to prevent another disaster. An attack
by the Army Of the Loire Ii expected.
Excitement in London tonight runs high in po-
litical circles respecting the designs OF Russia.
1t is believed that she has a secret understand
ing with Prussia. sne. r.s.
LONDON, Nov. I3-Despatches dated Tours, Fri
day evening. repeat the statement that there was
fighting all day on Thursday, near Coulommieres
in which the French were successful, and that Pal
Heres occupied Cheviny, north of Orleans, taking
GOO prisoners and two guns.
Tours, Nov. 13.-Minister Gambetta, during his
absence from the city, visited General Palladines at
his headquarters, issued n proclamation to the army
and made a speech TO the people of Orleans. He re-
turns to hasten forward endorsements.
The hostile armies are now face TO face-the French
resting on Chevilly, with the forest and villages nc
their back the Prussians are in the plains OF Beance.
General Won Der Tam has been reinforced by de-
tachments from the commands Of General Which,
Prince Albreeht, and Duke Of Mecklenburg, 10000
in all. r
LONDON, Nov. ia telegram from CONSTANT
nople states that mp to this Sunday morning the
Government has received nc notice Of
intention to abrogate the treaty OF 1856.
Gambetta. In despatch to the French representa-
here. says the note Of Gortschakoh, relative to
the Paris treaty OF 1856, indicates an understanding
opinion that England cannot remain passive in
the presence OF such obvious designs. I,tt a.an
WAsMSGTog. Nov. 13-Tbe President Ia ex-
pected here tomorrow morning.
Senator Rice. Of Arkansas, has sent the follow
ing othe Republican Congressional Cov,rntttaa.