The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-03-22
FOREIGN NEWS SUMMARY.

The arrival Of the steamship Noses Taylor. Capt
Blethen, on Sunday last, brings US San Francisco
dates to March 5. The general news is not
ant, the most interesting item to us being the an
nouncement of the final failure of the measure for
substituting by Congress of the Webb line OF
steamers. 1t was defeated in the Senate, by a vote
of 20 to &c. At New York, Mr.. Webb in conse.
quence had contracted to sell his boats to the Pa
cidc Nail Steamship Company, for a million of dol
lars. 1t is understood that by the terms of the con-
tract with the New Zealand Government, six
months notice must be given by either party of its
termination. 1t is not defnitively known in what
manner the line to Australia will be continued, but
il is pretty certain that it will be occupied by some
company. Meanwhile the communication between
Honolulu and San Francisco by monthly steamers
will be continued in any event.
Congress adjourned on the 4th of March, and on
that day President Grant was inaugurated for the
new term with imposing ceremonies. The investl-
cations that have been going on as TO the Credit
Mobilier affair, have been concluded. by a vote of
severe censure " upon two of the principal parties
engaged in the scaudalous business. President
Grant in his inaugural address. made use of the fol-
lowing words, which are of peculiar interest to
those Of our readers who have lately exercised
themselves with ideas of annexation
III the uTSt year OF the past ADMINISTRATION. the
proposition came up for the admission of San Do
mingO as a Territory of the Union. 1t was not a
question OF my seeking. but was a proposition from
the people OF San Domingo and which l entertained.
l believe now. as l did then. that it was for the
best interests Of this country, for the people of San
Domingo and all concerned. that the proposition
should be received favOrably. 1t was. however. re-
garded cOnstitutionally otherwise. and the subject
was never brought up again by me-. In the future,
while l hold my present office, the subject of ac-
QUESTION of territory must have the support of the
people before / will any proposition
looking TO such acquisition. | say now here, how
ever, that do not share i'll the apprehension felt
by so many as 10 the danger of the government be-
Coming weakened and destroyed by reason Of the
extension of territory. Commerce. education and
rapid transit of thought and matter by telegraph
and steam. have changed this belief. | rather be-
ieve that our Great Maker is preparing the world
IN His own good time for one great nation. speak
ing one language-when armies and natives will
be nc longer required.
From Europe, we learn that while France is
quiet. Spain does not present the most favorable
appearance for the continuance of a republic. The
claimant for the throne. Prince Alphonso, son of
Isabella, threatens an insurrection. and the regular
army has shown signs of characterization. Alphonso
Is a minor. but the Duke of Montpensier is put for
ward as Regent. 1t appears that Amadeus abdica-
ted the throne in the hope that the army would re-
volt and recall him TO reign u~ntrammeled by 4 Con-
%stitutiOn. But in all her troubles, Spanish Repub-
licanism has a tower of strength in Castelar,, the
present Minister OF Foreign Affairs.