The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-12-23
Foreign Intelligence.

NEW YORK, Nov. l6.-A morning paper says;
We understand that some OF our shipping mer-
chants are preparing their claims against the Brit
ish Government. 10 be presented 10 the Geneva
Commission for return of war premiums which they
paid in 1868 and 1864, after the escape of the pirate
Alabama from the port Of Liverpool. The papers
are tor about one million. Such claims have al
ready been put in form. II allowed, the question
may come up as to how far, If at all. claims OF
Underwriters. under the Washington Treaty, are 10
be taxed for these war premiums received.
RALEIGH IN. CO., Nov. ia despatch states
that six Ku-klnx were al rested In kancey County.
who are charged with murder, arson, burglary, and
rape. They had whipped Mr.. Hensley and son.
drove out w. c.. Brakins and wife, and burned bis
house. They then went TO the house Of Alfred
Brakins, a blind man. burst the doors open, and
beat him nearly TO death. They tore an infant
from Mrs. Brakins and dashed IL across the room ;
then three Of the Williams outraged her. She is la
a dying condition.
New YORK. Nov. l6.-Reports from London say
that IL il estimated that ten millions sterling be-
longing to the French Government, on deposit
there. are held for the payment OF the German in
demnity. The monetary disturbance In Paris Is
partially abated.
II is reported that the Bank of France intends 10
double its capital, making it 376, 900, 900 francs.
Money is plenty in Germany and rapidly drifting
into American securities. Germany will, early next
year, redeem thirty millions sterling OF the war
loans, one-half OF it in January and February.
BERNE. Nov. l6.-The corporate authorities Of
this city have resolved TO revive and enforce 10
their fullest extent within the city limits the Fed
eral laws prohibiting the existence of gambling
banks and lotteries within the Confederation. These
laws have for IA long time been practically obsolete.
New York, Nov. 1.-THE cholera excitement
here is about subsidized. There are now four cholera
cases in the hospital at the West Band, oil doing
well.
The Government offers $4,000 reward for the
rearrest OF Ballard. who escaped from Ludlow
Street Jail on Tuesday night, and who Is considered
the most clever counterfeiter in the world.
The owner Of /" Harry Bassett " offers TO run him
against any horse in the world for $4,000 u side,
from one to four miles.
New YORK, Nov. 2O-The Russian frigate Sect
land entered the lower bay at noon yesterday, at
tended by the revenue cutter NOTtheTner. On APP
preaching the American squadron at Horse Shoe
Bend. she fired a national salute OF FL guns, which
was responded TO by the Congress. Severn, Iroqu0is
and Kansas, each vessel dipping its colors as she
passed to anchorage. The Grand Duke appeared
on deck and bowed repeatedly 10 the salute Of
American officers. Admiral Rowan was received
with all the regular honors on the Scotland.
The frigate met a storm of Hatteras, which lasted
until Friday night. when the observations showed
her to be forty miles off Cape May. A pilot was
taken on board at four, Saturday afternoon OF
Barnegat. The vessel received no damage and did
not ship a sea.
Alexis was dressed in the simple uniform Of a
Lieutenant. He is tall. strongly built, with clear
complexIon, light hair and whiskers and blue eyes.
He speaks English quite fuently, but appears to
prefer the French language. The Russian Minister,
Catacazy. passed the afternoon on the frigate as the
guest or the Duke.
New YORK, Nov. 20.-Tbe Evening Post says that
it is assured that Mayor Halls course, as shown In
the appointment of Green as Comptroller and other
acts, indicate that he has resolved 10 surrender en-
tirely to the reform movement, and TO appoint all
vacancies with men heartily approved by the lead
ing reformers.
Seventy returns from as many election districts
in Brooklyn have been found defective. Three In
spectors were this morning arrested and gave bail.
Twenty-three additional cases of smallpox have
been reported since Saturday at noon.
New YORK, Nov. 2O.-The Tribune tomorrow
will have a statement that Charles O'Conor is Of
opinion that through a flaw in the indictment
Tweed will escape punishment.
CRY OF MEXICO, Nov. ia formidable revolu-
ton has taken place throughout the country, and a
change in the existing Government Is expected.
The Treasury is bankrupt. and the people are going
over TO the Revolutionists.
PARIS, Nov. 2O.-It is expected that before the
end of January, 1872. France will have ten army
corps completely organized and fully supplied with
improved arms posted at the great military CEN
tres of the country.
The origin OF the conhagration in Geneva Is 10
be made the subject OF a strict investigation. Sus-
picion is directed against the agents OF the Inter
national society.
LONDON, Nov. 2O.-The London Standards re-
port of the suspension Of negotiations between
England and France for the modification OF the
commercial treaty is fully confirmed.
LONDON. Nov. 2O.-John Grille, Secretary OF the
Total Abstinence Society Of Brixham, publicly ac-
cuses the Queen OF intOxication. The charge causes
a great uproar, and the local authorities have al
ready commenced legal proceedings against the
author.
New York, Nov. 2I-Tbe steamer Mary PotOeH'
with the Reception Committee and about 900 per
sons, proceeded down In the bay at eleven this
people In holiday attire as at this afternoon. There
are about 10000 troops in line, stretching mp from
the Battery. The buildings are covered with flags,
Russian aud American. The entire display is mag
niacent. The Grand DIXIE landed at 1880 p. NJ,
and after considerable ceremony, amidst the roar
of cannon and deafening shouts Of welcome, he
took a seat in n barouche. He was dressed In the
magnificent uniform Of a General omcer Of the
Russian army. His staff, the American and Rus
sian Admirals, and other officials, followed in ba-
rouches. The procession then started, and as tho
Prince passed up Broadway he was loudly cbeered
by the people at every step, the military, which
lined Broadway, presenting arms and dipping col
ors. the band playing, and handkerchiefs waving
from most Of the windows.
LONDON, Nov. 21-The magistrates Mt Torquay
have refused an application for bail In the case OF
John Gribble. Secretary Of the Total Abstinence
Society Of Brixham. who publicly accused the
Queen OF intoxication.
LONDON, Nov. 9.-Louis Koseuth has been elected
a member Of the London branch Of the Interna-
tional Society.
ROME, Nov. 2I.-King Victor Emanuel made his
entry into Rome to-day. He was met at the gates
by the beir apparent, Prince Humbert. the Minis
tsrs of the Crown and a large body of the National
Guard Of the city. and the populace SLED the
streets in immense numbers, greeting the King with
earnest enthusiasm during his progress to the
QniriDal, where be has taken up bis residence.
LONDON. Nov. 21.-A special from Versailles 10
the Standard says that the Commission for the ar
bitration OF the Alabama claims will assemble at
Geneva on the 18th Of December, and that the sit
tings will continue all the Winter. About 500
cases wall be presented TO the consideration OF the
Commission. HM