The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-04-05
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.


Britain, Is Of far less moment than has been repre-.
scented. The Irish Educational Bill. n Governments
measure. was defeated by a majority Of three votes
out Of All in the House Of Commons. This was
brought about by a coalition between the Tory
party. led by Disraeli, and a few disaaected hber-
ais. 4, was doubted whether Disraeli would sue
eeed In forming a Cabinet. and there was strong
talk OF going 10 tho country Ia a general e~leciion.
in which case there Is every probability that Glad
stone will be again in power.
From Washington We learn that the senate was
occupied with appointments in executive session.
II is distinctly stated that no changes viii be made
ia foreign diplomatic or consular Offices, unless for
good canse shown.
Mr.. Boutwell,, the popular Secretary OF the
Treasury, has been elected Senator from Massa-
ehusetis. but bis successor IN the Department has
not yet been named.
NEw York. March l0-The impending strike Of
various trades seems TO be near az hand. The
Eight-Hour League claim TO have $780, 600 in the
treasury, and say they have doubled their means
since the struggle OF last year. CarpenleTN, plas-
terers. stonc-masons. bricklayers, siair-bnildcrs.
plumbers and housesmiths are now working on the
eight-hour system, and though satisfied with their
present wages, they will strike against The contem.
plated return to ten hours. The piano makers. up-
h~olsterers. varnishers and cabineimakers are work
ing ten hours, but are holding secret meetings 90
discuss the eXpediency OF another cight.hous strike.
Over Gty different trades unions In New York are
committed 10 the eight-hour movement. and the
probabilities are that many branches OF manufac-
ture will be disorganized this Spring and Summer.
y small number of German journeymen shoe
makers had u meeting yesterday afternoon. for the
purpose Of increasing the organization and 10 an
able them TO strike for higher wages. The speak
ers were sanguine that the movement would receive
a great impetus when the busy season opens, and
that a successful strike will be- inaugurated.
Ii is reported from Philadelphia that the carpet
trade is very seriously affected. aud the manufac-
turers are unable TO effect sales or procure advances
on New York eonsignments. Several manuactar-
ing firms contemplate suspending. A general
weavers' strike Is apprehended there, aud other la
Dor organizations have been secretly holding meet
ings. 1t Is expected the strike will take place at an
early date.
SoUru BEND (Ind). March 9.-President Grant
has authorized the publication Of the following let
ter:
executive MANSION,
WASHINGTON, March 4. 1873
My DEAR Mn. CoLFAx Allow me TO say that
sympathize with you in the recent Congressional
Investigations. / have watched them closely, and
| am satisfied now, as | have ever been. Of your in
tegrity, patriotism and freedom from the charges
imputed as II l had known OF my own knowledge
of your innocence. Our official relations have been
so pleasant that | would like TO keep mp the perso-
nal relations through life. AHectionately yours.
u. s. GRANT.
BERLIN, March lO.-A bill limiting the power of
the Roman Catholic clergy was before the upper
house of the Prussian Diet to- day, and was sup
ported by Prince Bismarck, who made a powerful
speech.
LONDON, March lO.-Gladstone informed tho
House OF Commons to-day that the British and
American Governments would jointly present each
of the Arbitrators in the Geneva tribunal with
pieces OF plate OF the value of 81, 200.
PARIS. March l0.-A dispatch from Bayonne says
the Carlists in the Spanish Province OF GuipuEooa
have cut the railroad aud burned several stations
between San Sebastian and Irrum. Travel between
these places is entirely suspended aud n band OF
insurgents is threatening Irrum and il is feared the
town will fall into their hands.
A letter from Madrid under date OF Saturday
last says that IL was reported ON that day that two
provinces of Spain have threatened to discontinue
their recognition of the authority OF the Govern
ment at Madrid If the Assembly Is not dissolved.
1t was also reported that threats had been made by
the authorities of Catalonia TO declare the indie
~pendence Of that province.
MADRID, March 10.-The public agitation In favor
of the adoption OF q federal republic is rapidly
spreading throughout Spain. The example OF Bar
celona in proclaiming a federal republic has been
the means of creating similar agitation in other
cities.
MADRID, March l0.-Senor Perry Margell, Minis
ter of the Interior, presides over the Ministerial
Council in the absence OF Senior Fegueras.
The Radical Deputies from Andalusia have
called a meeting of Andalusian Deputies in tho
Assembly to consider a proposition for setting mp
a Federal State Government in Andalusia based ON
free trade and free ports.
The FederaIsts are organizing n revolutionary
Central Committee in Madrid, and have made at
tempts 10 seddce the troops oil the garrison from
their loyalty to the Government, but without sue
cess.
LONDON, March 11-It IL reported in wellin-
formed circles here that an understanding exists he
tween Great Britain and Portugal. whereby the
former Power holds itself prepared to assist In
crushing any Republican rising in Portugal, should
such occur.
BERLIN, March Il.-Several leading German
this morning attack that portion Of
President Grants inaugural address in which he
speaks of the progress Of republicanism and the
growing tendency among other civilized nations
toward that form of government. They denounce
these remarks of the President OF the United States
as an insult to monarchical States.