The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-10-07
FOREIGN NEW S.

BY the arrival on Wednesday last OF the bark
! Queen Emma, 164 days from San Francisco, we
are in receipt of Geographic dates from Europe 10
the 10th ult. Our thanks are due 10 Capt. Hemp
stead for files of papers and memoranda.
OF the relations between Russia and Prussia, and
the alliance between Germany and Austria, we
have the following:
LONDON, Sept. 13-A 81. Petersburg correspon-
dent of the Pail Mall Gazette says that there seems
to be something wrong about the relations between
the Russian Court and Berlin. The most evident
sign Of GOODNESS toward Prussia is the temperance
Of anti Prussian articles in the Russian press. Last
December, the Chief Censor announced 10 the edi-
tors OF the Russian newspapers that IL was the will
OF the Gar that all attacks on Prussia should
cease. The order was obeyed, aud even some
journals which had formerly been the declared
adversaries Of Prussia, went so far as 10 publish
articles setting forth the advantages OF a Russo
Prussian alliance. Directly the Gar returned
from his German tour, all was changed. The q los,
known 10 be inspired by General Mittutzen. Minis
ter Of War. declares in It's number OF the Sd inst.
that the policy Of Prussia 10 dangerous 10 the very
existence OF the Russian Empire. "The events Of
the last ten years" il says, " prove that during tho
whole of that time Prussia had one leading princi-
pie of action-tbat Of securing an ally before a war,
and breaking the alliance as soon as she is yictOri-
ous. In 1862, she entered into an eternal alliance
viii Austria, and in 1870 made friends with Rus
STA. Now that she has gained a victory. which she
owes almost entirely 10 Russia's conservative
policy, she ~ endeayOring 10 form an alliance with
Austria against US. VIII not Europe al leDgth un-
derstand The dangers which proceed from such a
policy? Is it not time 10 form a league for mutual
security against snch Vaccinations 7"
BERLIN. Sept. AL Is asserted in diplomatic
circles that the secret alliance entered into by Biz
marck and Won Beust, on the part Of the Govern
ments Of Germany and Austria. 10 IN opposition TO
an alleged coalition between France aud Russia.
1t is also stated that Italy was invited by Bismarck
to become a party 10 the Anstro-German alliance.
but the invitation was declined by King Victor
Emanuel, who preferred observing a policy Of neu-
trality rather than to join in alliance with Germany.
It. is isrthsg Jhift'd fiRit n puee cnsegnenSe Of his re-
threatens the absorption OF the Italian
OF Veneiia and LOmbardy into Austro-G eI man
territory. These statements cause great uneasiness
Ia diplomatic circles, and further develonmenls
regaraIng the alliance and the looming difficulty
win Italy are awaited with great anxiety.
VERSAILLES. Sept l3-In Thiers' tnesaaoa to-d..
ne says the members have well earned a sIispensIon
from their arduons labors. He promises. mean
ume, 70 work for the reorganization Of The country,
and frankly calls upon Deputies 10 ascertain from
their constituents at home whether the country
wishes for a reconstruction based on the glorious
traditions OF a thousand years, or for an abandon
ment or the ship Of State TO a torrent leading 10 an
future. In brief, whether the pcopIe
want q Monarchy or a Republic. He conclnaes
WIN an exhortation 10 members 20 work like a crew
IN danger OF shipwreck, with a port Ia sight The
message WAS cordially received, some passages
provoking laughter.
Lyons, Sept. I6.-A proclamation apnears an
nodncIns the disarmament Of the National Guards.
nv icd"hteu 70 NC shfftndered ln two DAYS.
ahes ana imprisonment 20 follow failure 20 obey.
fast as the Nationals diaarn, Regulars will re-
place them.
The French courts have 10000 prisoners to try.
but IO2 judges to try them. 1t is thought that
iI,3OO VIII get away without trial for want Of iu-
llciai iorce to conduct the trials.
Judge Barnard of New York city bias issued an
INJUNCTION forbiddiug the paying out of any more
money from the City Treasury until the accounts
're settled. The Times says the citys indebted-
less amounts to two hundred millions.
John Quincy Adams has been nominated for
Of Massachusetts by the Democracy.
Zen Butler will probably run on his own book
lacked by Wendell Phillips. aud stands a good
nance of election, with all his drawbacks.
Newton Booths majority for Governor Of Caf-
orDia is now set dowR at . little short OF 1000.