The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-04-23

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evening.
Prince Arthur will visit California in the latter
part Of April, and then return TO London.
The Jury in the Circuit Court. to-day, found q
verdict of SIS, 900 against the Washington and
Alexandria Railroad. tor ejecting a coiored woman
from the cars several months ago.
Miss L. Barkalow Of Brooklyn, \. " student in
the st. Louis law school, passed u severe examine
ton before the Judge OF the Circuit Court, ana was
admitted to practice. She received bign ecoHiunIs
from the Judge. She will commence practice here.
A TTibune'S Washington special says confidence
in the defeat of the San Domingo treaty is strength
ening, and few Of its friends now pretend to believe
in any other result. The question OF adJOnrnIng
till Monday was made in some sense as IL test OH
ratification and carried by II large majority.
From San Domingo.
WASHINGTON. April 2.-J. c. Soleyrus of the navy,
attached to Admiral PoOr's staff, arrived yesterday
with dispatches from San Domingo, accompanied
by Mr.. Colin. Commissioner for the exchange of
ratification OF the treaty. The latter says the vote
in favor of annexation was conducted IN the most
peaceable way all over the country. The agricul-
tural districts were almost unanimous for annexa-
ton. the people only wishing for tranquility,
security and order that they may devote themselves
to industry.
The question of annexation 10 Spain. which was
discussed during two years, was carried by only
1000 votes. Cabrael's election in 1866 was effected
through universal suffrage, by 4 majority of 1900
but the votes i'll favor Of annexation to the United
States, taken in less than a fortnight, without any
kind OF Interference on the part of the government,
or without the presence of "A single soldier, was de-
cided by a majority of 5000 with an opposition OF
only 2 per cent. Everything WAS quiet when tho
Commissioners left. and the merchants are awaiting
anxiously the decision OF the United States. Not
only San Domingo but the surrounding West India
Islands, consider annexation necessary to their sal
walton and a means of future welfare.
Discussion of the San Domingo Treaty.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Thc San Domingo treaty
was discussed in Executive session.
Mr.. Nye advocated ratification on the ground Of
commercial necessity. He argued that the time had
come when the islands adjacent To the United States
should be under the protection of the United
States that they occupy towards this country
a position similar To that of sentincls 10 an army.
Mr.. Patterson followed in a speech comparatively
brief, taking strong grounds against ratification.
He maintained that 1t was contrary, at this time, To
the Interests of the country TO acquire any tropical
territory whatever, the sentiments of the people
being against such proceedings.
Senator Schurze made a speech against the rati-
hcation OF the San Domingo treaty, based on the
ground that we do not need any more southern
territory u necessary TO our national interests, aud
that the adoption of this measure would lead TO
furtbur absorption OF foreign territory with inhabit-
ants untitled for Republican institutions.
Mr.. Carpenter controverted in a few remarks the
position Of ScbuTZc. Mr.. Cole gave a description
OF the country from personal observation last sum
mer. and stated the facts regarding the initatory
steps i'll making the treaty. He expressed his firm
belief that in this, there was no dishonesty whatever.
President Baez and Cabinet were actuated by pure
and patriotic motives. as they desire to reclaim the
country from the disorders which afflicted il, and to
enjoy peace and prosperity under the flag of the
\ United States.
Mr.. Sumner concluded his speech in opposion to
the San Domingo treaty, aud was followed by Mr..
Morton, who spoke in favor Of the treaty. Part Of
his argument was devoted to the geography and
natural resources Of the country. aud lie exhibited
fine specimens of rock salt and gold dust while
speaking of its wealth.
Senator Sherman proposed the postponement Of
Rnal action on the treaty till IA commission can be
sent to San Domingo to examine and rpDOTl on liza
debt, condition and resources.
New YORK, March Pa special dispatch say IL
has TRANSFERRED that the President conteInplates the
acquisition of San Domingo as a part OF his Cuban
policy. Cuban sympathizers are all Growing over
the support of the treaty, while in diplomatic cir
Giles there is much excitement and a very bitter
feeling against the treaty. 1t is also stated that in
case the requisite two-thirds prescribed for ratifca-
ton OF the treaty shall be found wanting. thsy will
attempt to secure the territory the same way that
Texas was added. not by a two-tbirds vote of the
Senate, but by a joint resolution Of both Houses.
European.
LONDON. March 25.-John Stuart Mill has writ
zen a communication on the Education bill. He
objects TO the measure chiefly because IL requires
religion to be taught to the minority at the ex-
pense of all.
In the House Of Commons. to-day. the Burial
bill came up for a second reading, and provoked
an animated debate, as it authorizes the burial of
dissenters with their own rites in church yards.
Mr.. Osborn argued 10 show the injusticG and bigo-
try of their exclusion. Messrs. Cross aud Bires-
ford opposed the bill because it would give q
violent shock to the cburchmen, and might caase
collision, and really outrage public sentiment. IL.
A. Bruce was for a measure SO likely to have the
effect of softening ~sectaTian asperities. Mr.. Hardy
could not approve the bill. tor it not only author
lied disSenteTs TO use burial grounds purchased.
but granted to Masons. Foresters and other frater-
mites the right to claim the same privilege.
The House divided and the majority for q second
reading was Ill. Motion to refer the bill 10 a
select committee was rejected by u majority Of
nine, and the House adjourned.
Governor Stafford Northcote says the govern
ment OF the Hudson Bay Company territory will
soon be entirely transferred to the Dominion OF
Canada.
LONDON, March 24.-The turret ship Cdptain
made a second trip Yesterday a long way out TO
sea and experienced rough weather. The trip was
successful beyond expectations.
LONDON. March 28.-The Times reviews the pro-
ceedings OF the High Court of Tours, and pro-
nOunces Prince Pierre Bonaparte n creature not to
be trusted with a deadly weapon, but 70 be kept
like a mailman, under constant watch.
LONDoN, March 25.-Tbe proceedings in tho
House OF Commons last evening, on the bill for
the protection Of life and property ia Ireland, were
very interesting. After the rejection of the amend
ment for reducing the term of imprisonment for
carrying arms from two years to one, the House
proceeded to consider the clause enabling the
Magistrates to call aud examine witnesses when
the defendant is unknown. A warm discussion
eEsued, after which the House divided, and the
change was adopted.
The clause as to closing inns at sunset also pro-
'ohcu d ionS ueoaUe. Inc Dill was proceeded
with. clause by clause, until the part relating to
the press prosecution was reached. when an amend
ment was offered for striking out those particular
clauses.
Daniel ODonobuc, member for TraIee. smoke
against the bill declared the measure Il continue
ton OF the system of Legislation which had OPP
pressed Ireland by substituting local depOts for
legal protection. He particularly denounced the
press clauses, which he affirmed were aimed Mt
law-abiding journals in Ireland. and were alone
sufficient to prompt him TO resist the bill to tho
last.
Gathorn Hardy favored the bill, and said tho
powers 1t gave were safe in the hands or any
Minister answerable to Parliament. The clause
for the press-prosecutions, however, was waste Of
ammunition. where the press wac SO worthless.
Sir Rounded Palmer eloquently denounced the
Irish press as reasonable and INSCRIPTIONS. and o
source OF all delusions ~blighting that unfortunate
country.
After further debate the amendment was re-
Jected by 3l5 majority.
LIyERPnnL. March 2h-The belief nreynila hera