The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-02-24
Foreign Intelligence

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LoNUox. Jan. 24-Rothschild Of Paris, Simon
Sinai Of Vienna. Thos. Gibbs Of London. and 4
German House at 81. Petersburg. are now arrang-
ing with the French Government for the immediate
payment % three milliards Of francs Of the Indem-
uity for 1872. The tobacco duties are the bases OF
operation. The duties Weld q revenue Of 20 400
900 francs per AMMAN. and will be farmed by the
Rothschi.ds and their associates for thirty years.
on condition Of their Immediate payment OF three
hundred millions, plus hall a million due next
May.
Another project proposed by the Government is
a lottery with four drawings yearly, and with tick
cts $50 each.
LoyDoy. Jan. PA special states that the FIN
perOr OF Germany recommends to Earl Granville.
British Foreign Minister. the negotiations OF a
treaty for the suppression oi the lnivTaa!ion".'.
principally by rendition OF all political refugees.
Also that the Spanish BoUrbuEs have agreed 70
support Alphonso, son OF ex-Queen Isabella, for
the throne. the Dnke of MOntpensier 10 assume the
regency until the Prince reaches his majority.
Affairs at Versailles are threatening The faction
opposed to Theirs aud the Republic are growing
bolder daily.
\ report Is current that Bismarck is preparing
! for a new invasion.
Bonupartist agents are very active in the army.
They are distributing pamphlets urging the restor.
alton Of the Empire, as ending all the woes OF
France. Copies have been found in the barracks
and seized by the Police.
\ protest against the pending education bill.
signed by G~fty-one Bishops, has been sent to the
Assembly.
ST. LouIs. Jan. 3O-Octavia Pavy. a young
FrencLman who proposes to visit the North Pole
by Behring's Straits, has been here two or three
days in consultation with Captain SIlas Bent IN
. relation 10 his voyage. The Union racine railroad
| being snow blocked. PAW will 90 to New Orleans.
thence to san Francisco. by the lsthmus route. lie
will leave the latter place early IN the spring Tor
/ PetTOpOlOvski. where he will complete his outht.
and finally embark on his little raft for the Polar
Sea.
New YORK. Jan. 3l.-A special from Paris
says Theirs, in a discussion with Rothschild as to
a project for further evacuation Of France by the
Germans. said / would ike TO see the emu oil
the German occupation, if we had a stable gov
eminent and settled public opinion. As 1t Is. II
the Germans were gone we would have worse
demagOgueS than ever, The BOnapartists would
come forth. and in a few days all the calamities Of
a relentless party strife would take place. l VIII
yield. though with regret. tO=the general desire, as
/ consider that the presence of the Prusslens Is 4
/ guarantee of law and ORDER
CoNSTANrINoPIE Feb. 2.-An attack has been
made on the Jews in Ismailia. Several were killed
and many wounded. All who could, men. women
and children. fed to save their lives. The tugluves
were kindly received by the officers of the Porte.
PARIS, Feb. 2.-The railway laborers at Aries
have struck work, and threaten to stop trains.
Troops have been sent thither to strengthen the
hands of the authorities.
PARIS, Feb. "A new play by Victorien Sardou,
entitled 80 Rapabas.'' has lust been brought out at
the Vaudeville. 1t contains some expressions in
favor of Imperialism and the Bonapartes which have
caused wild scenes of excitement at the theatre.
The agitation extended outside, and last night after
the performance crowds passed through the BOule-
wards, some crying Is Down with BOnaparte - and
others give PEmpire =" At one time n disturb
ance was threatened, but the crowds finally dispersed
without coming to blows.
To prevent the recurrence of this dangerous agi-
tation Theirs has ordered General rAdmirault to
suspend the performance of the play, and if necessary
temporarily close the theatre.
PARIS, Feb. 2.-The Assembly to-day, by an over
whelming majority, passed the bill authorizing the
/ GoyarnmaDt IN notify ENGLAND and Bel0ium of the
termination of the commercial treaties between France
and those countries.
Deputy Duchatel's motion that the Assembly and
Government return to Paris, was debated.
Vanterlin, newly elected Deputy for Paris, spoke
eloquently in support of the motion. He was fire.
quently interrupted. There was much confusion,
and in the midst of great uprOar the motion was
rejected by a vote of 81 to 3l9.
Minister Cashier Periere threatens to resign.
PARIS, Jan. 29.-Count Chambord has issued a
manifesto to the French people. The Count claims
as of yore the right divine, and says, l." shall never
forsake the monarchical principle which l have pre-
served intact for forty years, and which is the best
hope of frances greatness and liberties. C9sarism
and anarchy threaten France, because her salvation
is sought in personal questions and not in principles.
| shall ever uphold the flag of France and ad III
restoring the ancient prestige of her armies. Time
presses and alliances and reOrganizations are urgent.
The happiness of France is my ambition, and l Will
never consent to become a reVolutionist where l am
a legitimate King
LONDONs TGD. 1.-Iu a WAN
Bellott, Theirs is reported to have said 81 am
sincerely in favor of a moderate Republic. l have
long thought it possible, but l now see that L was
mistaken that a Republic cannot exist even with
my aid. / am compelled TO seek the happiness OF
my country elsewhere"
LONDON, Feb. 3.-The Times declares that Eng
land must give immediate notice to the Geneva Arbi-
traitors and the American Government (should such
action not have been taken already that if the Amer
lean case is as reported, all efforts at arbitration may
rs well cease.
The Daily Telegraph reports that negotiations to
that end have been opened between England and
America, and that British representations are not
received in a friendly manner.
The Post thinks it will be time enough when the
United refuses 10 withdraw their charge for indirect
damage, to decide upon future action. Menances are
now ungracious.
The Daily .Ntrs says that the Queen in her speech
on the opening of Parliament tomorrow, Will ex-
press a wish that the tribunal ut Geneva may be able
to proceed with its duties on a basis acceptable to the
English Government.
The Saturday RerieC thinks that the United
States prefers to have no settlement, and wishes to
hold the -4iGbdmG claims as a perpetual menace for
political uses.
MADRID, Feb. 5-Investigation shows that the
disturbances in Barcelona and elsewhere were TO
mented by the international Society, and many men,
bers Of the organization are now under arrest.
Subscriptions have been opened here to aid the peo-
pie of France in the payment of the war indemnity to
Germany.
The Captain-General of Cuba sends a reassuring
despatch to the Government here. He says he has
just made a journey through the di%sa1ected districts,
and declares from personal observations he is certain
that the instruction will be ended by March or
April. He makes a requisition for 200 fresh troops
from Spain, with which he promises to bring the wal
to a conclusion.
New YORK, Feb. 2-The Atlanta Boat Club has
sent a challenge to the London Rowing Club, to row
a four-oared race upon the Thames, from Putney Il
Mortlake, during the coming season. The American
crews are to row without coxswain, and the Englisl
to deyy one or not, at pleasure. The challenge ha'
provoked an extended interest among amateurs IL
Craftsmanship. and the desire is expressed to have thu
race take place in June or early in July.
The following pretended extract from the Queen
speech we consider to be entirely bogus