The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-12-03
FOREIGN NEWS.

pana9 states o3 account of the application of the
Italian system of taxation. Disturbances have
broken ont in consequence Vi inc "
the tax on grinding corn
Tovnor Nov. I2-Ld Situation has a leader to-
dav. in which it says the avowal OF schneider; at
London. compels it 20 make pubic the TACT t0a'
Gambetta is engaged in an intrigue Tor the reslora-
tien of the Orleans dynasty Inc schehe Is o ~
Corus Lepislatif to assemble at Tours. and compel
by Intimidation and pressure OF circumstances, the
ratification of all that has been done since the 4tn
of September, and the inducement Is TO DO away
With Inc Republic. and accept the services OF the
Orleans Princes. A German Princess is interested
Although Bismarck remains faithful to the idea
of the restoration of the Empire. the presence OF
Theirs at Tours, and the continued conferences De-
tween him and Gambetta give an addilonal color
to this report. I
nress. arrived at Rouen from England. travelling
~incognito, and Immediately left Rouen Tor fhe
South.
Bushwhackers operate against the Prussians IN
Alsaee and Lorraine Prussians are killed every
night in Strasbourg.
VERSAILLES, Nov. 12.-General Won Der Tann,I
on the 9th, repulsed all the enemys attacks, with
great loss to his assailants only then did the Ger
mans retire. On the 10th, a portion of the Bavarlan
ammunition train, losing its way, fell into the hands
of the French.
No movements are reported to-day. Absolute
quiet prevails around Paris. - 4
Tours. Nov. Observation-Disclosures Palladines
reports that he took $500 prisoners IN his last en-
gageinent. 90
The French troops now hold the entrenched
camp which was occupied by the Prussians at Ar
tenay. j
Tidings of the victory of the Army of the Loire
reused the widest excitement throughout france.
Great numbers OF troops are burrylng from the
south to ioin the forces of General Palladines.
The use of balloons for the observance of the
movements of the enemy are to be introduced IN
the Army of the Loire.
A considerable number of steel breech-loading
cannon are ready for the Armies of the Loire and
the North.
FLORENCE. Nov. l2.-The Independence denies the
existence of the letter in which Theirs informs the
Pope of the steps taken by France In his favor.
AT a patriotic banquet given at Milan, on Friday
evening. the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs
spoke at length On the Roman question. lie
pledged the Government to the introduction OF all
kinds of liberty, especially religious Ii bertY he
affirmed that the relations of the Government with
the Pope were not unfrlendly. The extremists OBJ
iected to the moderation of the Government, be-
cause it deprived them of their political cry that
the Independence of the Pope should be disre-
garded. The extremists of another class urged the
necessity of Cancellation, and feared that the Gov
eminent might go too far. The task OF the Gov
eminent was to satisfy Europe and preserve the
dignity of the Pope this done, the relations with
the Holy See would not fail to continue friendly.
He concluded with an appeal in favor oil conellla-
ton, administrative reform, and spiritual fidelity
to the Pope.
LONDON. Nov. ia careful condensation of the
REPORTS received here by high medical authority in
: the British army from all tue German arulieS Ho"
in France, shows the aggregate OF the deaths OF the
German soldiers average from twenty to fifty per
day, which isdue in a great degree to bad sanitary
arrangements and neglect of The sick and wounded.
Tours, Nov. 13-Gambetta has returned to
Tours.
In many parts of France the people of the Com
! munes are taking votes to endorse the vote OF Paris
in favor of the Government OF National Defence,
and the Municipal authorities are Fastening to give
their adhesion. The Monarchical Journals have
bitter comments on these evidences of the increas-
ing popularity OF the Republic.
A despatch from Macon reports that Schneider
has sold the works of Lie CreuzOt to an American
Company, and the United States flag is hoisted
there.
LONDON, Nov. ia special from Berlin says a
semi-oficial complaint has been made that Eng
lands attempts at mediation were made slmulta-
neously with the issue of the six per cent. French
loan. and that the false reports of the success OF
the armistice were spread by the English Govern
ment organs, and hence the collision between
Granville and Theirs to help on the loan.
AS Il prominent banker here has been arrested
for subscribing to the French loan. though it was
proved that he acted on an order from an Italian
I banker. who was to cover the transaction by q re-
mittance direct from Italy to London, the banker
was held in custody, the authorities refusing oO,OOO
thalers bail.
A circular from the Italian Government declares
that the continuation of the sessions of the Ecu
menical Council will not be interfered with.
Archbishop Lebochowski, of Posen, has arrived
at the German headquarters. at Versailles, and re-
quests an audience of the King.
Tours, Nov. 13.-The French charge the Prussians
with throwing wounded men from the windows Of
houses in Chateaudun, and practlclng other bar
barities.
In a circular sent to the Projects of the Depart
ments, with instructions in regard to the raising OF a
battery of artillery, decree breech-loading cannon, OF
models superior to the Prussians, are
y 1t is understood that Baron Beust is averse to a
Congress of Powers.
The French are preparing to resist the passage
of the river Saone by the Germans.
tH- GArjhaldi and the French Generals have agreed
to a plan of operations,
LONDON, Nov. l3.-Among the subjects discussed
at the last Cabinet meeting was the alabama ques-
tion.1 The Government decided to instruct
Thornton to ascertain. as far as possible, the dis
position of the American Government as to reopen
ing the question, and intimate the readiness OF
England to &C over the whole discussion again.
rma from Spain intlmates the growth OF
a formidable opposition to the election of Duke
Aosta.
LONDON, Nov, 13-The HansG and two other
Hamburg steamers have taken refuge at Grunsby.
Cork. Nov. I3-Some Fifty soldiers undertook
tonight t. iavenge- the death of Giieson, a private
in the First Dragon Guards, who was killed in a
Quarrel with citizens last week. They provoked a
fight With the citizens in which they We're soon
reinforced by forty comrades; and the mob OF
people also increased. Violence followed, and
was only stopped by a strong body of police.
Several soldiers, police and citizens were injured,
but no deaths are reported. Ali the soldiers are
under arrest
LISBON, NOV. lo-Ine Dhlbeu STATES steam ilisate
Brooklyn has arrived in Togus; all WE'LL
Rio JANER1o, Oct. 22, Uia LONDON, Nov. 13-The
Rebel General, Lopez Jordan. has been defeated
by the Argentine forces.
The revolution in Uruguay continues. el ia-l
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 13.-Mr. Treilhard,
shortly after his arrival at New York, yesterday,
telegraphed the fact to Washington, and made
enquiry depending on the answer to govern his
future movements. 1t is known that this gentle
man was appointed by Napoleon as successor OF
Minister Berthany, but be has received no endorse
ment by either the Paris or Tours Government.
Under these circumstances Mr.. Treilhard has been
informed that he will not be received in his diplo-
matte capacity by this Government. sBerthany,
Therefore. continues as the representative of France
until relieved by the proper authorities. although
it has long Ieen his desire to return to France to
rejoin his family.
New YORK, Nov. 13-The strike on the Belt
| Line continues. Immense crowds of drivers and
sympathizers line the avenues on the route OF the
nars. nnIiceman ON every car. nrotect the drivers.