The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-06-25
Later Foreign News.
Arrival of the Bark D. C. Murray

By the arrival of the regular packet d. c. Murray,
Il days from San Francisco, we have received our
foreign mails to Jupe 9TH, which day the bark
sailed We eindebted Capt Fuller for late files.
The most important news is the change Of govern
meut in France President Theirs has resigned, and
Gen Mcmahon has been chosen President by the As
sembly. We insert the details below. This occur.
red on the cath of May. The Emperor of Russia
has been very ill, taken sick while on his way to
Vienna.
The Emperor William had also had a severe attack
of illness in Berlin, just on the eve Of starting for
Vienna.
The "Modoc War" in Southern Oregon, has
been ended by the capture or surrender of Captain
Jack and his baud Gen. Davis intention was to
shoot the Chiefs but the Governor of Oregon having
made demand for their surrender for trial, the
whole matter has been referred to Washington for
decision. Attorney General Williams has not yet
come TO a decision.
Capt. Tyson aud the crew Of the Polaris had ar
rived at New York aud been ordered TO Washington
for examination. 1t the opinion of the Govern
meut that there had been mutiny on the Polaris.
Prince Napoleon arrived in Paris, June 5. The
Empress Eugene publishes an appeal TO the French
peo in behalf of her son. in the Pail Mall Gazette
In Spain no important changes are reported. The
Carsts arc active in the northern provinces and ap-
pear to be gaining ground.
Germany refuses TO acknowledge President Nc
Mahon in France, and the absence of the German
Ambassador from the Presidents first reception,
June 5, was taken as significant.
A very destructive fire occurred In Boston, May
So iu which property to the amount of two millions
was DESTROYED. The fire commenced 10 Washington
street, opposite the Common, burning Chickering's
piano establishment among the first buildings de-
stroyed.
New Administration In France.
VERSAILLES, May 2lth.-The Assembly reconveued
at two o'clock this afternoon, and after energetic
speech by Perere Minister the Interior, rejected
by vote of 36s against s4s the simple order of the
day, proceeding from the Left, and supported by the
Government An order of the day proposed by the
Right, declaring that the present form of Govern
ment was not under discussion, and regreting that
the reconstruction of the Ministry did not afford
conservative guarantees, was then adopted by vote
of 500 against S44.
Upon the announcement of the result of the vote,
Baragnon, member of the Right, said the supreme
interests eff the country required that tie Govern
ment should not remain silent. His remarks were
received with noisy ProtestatOns by the Left. When
the tumult had somewhat subsidized, Baragnon re-
sumed, and proposed night sitting of the Assembly.
Dufaure Minister Of Justice, assembled the tribune,
and declared that France would not remain a mo-
ment without Government, notwithstanding the
vote Just cast. There exists he said, Presi-
dent and the Republic. The Ministry would answer
for the maintenance of order. They would consult
with the President and agree at the night sitting"
The Left shouted Why will the Governm ent
thus set Europe and pOstority the example of this
monstrous ingratitude?'
The Right insisted that the Government should
promptly communicate its decision to the Assembly.
After further debate, which conducted amidst
the greatest excitement it decided to have night
session, and recess taken until evening.
The result of the vote caused intense excitement,
and the streets were crowded with people awaiting
the developments of the sitting.
VERSAILLES, May 2lth.--Evening.- Assembly
resumed its session at o'clock. Ddfaure announced
that the Ministers had rendered their designations
Theirs, who had accepted them. Dufaure then
handed to Buffet, President of the Assembly, mes
sage from President Theirs, announcing that he de-
livcred back to the Assembly the high functions
which had been conferred upon him. The reading
of the message produced profound sensation in the
Chamber.
General Changarnier and Duke de Broglie moved
that the Assembly Immediately appoint successor to
Theirs. This motion caused terrific uproar.
The Left moved that the resignation of Theirs be
not accepted. This motion was rejected by a vote
of SOS against Ss9.
The resignation of Theirs was then formally &C
cepted
Buffet fruitlessly attempted to eulogize Theirs.
The members of tho Left endeavOred to secure an
adjournment of the election, but the Right Insisted
upOn.a choice of President Immediately.
vote was then taken, which resulted in the cleo
ton of Marshal McAIahon. who received $50 votes.
The Deputies of the LEFT abstained from voting.
committee was then appointed to wait upon
General McMahon and inform him of his election.
This committee was headed by Buffet, who, upon re-
firing, temporarily handed over the Presidency of
the Assembly to Goulard, who enthusiastically
cheerei by the Right,
Buffet soon returned and resumed the chair, and
announced that McMahon had accepted the Presi-
dency Of the Republic, though not without pain.
Buffet also stated that the Ministry would Temporal
rily remain.
The crowds in the streets and in front Of the Leg
islative Chamber increased as the night advanced,
and when the result of the proceedings in the As
sembly was made known, there we're loud shouts Of
"vive ThiersI' "vive Ia RepubIque ~ There were
no attempts at disorder, and the people quietly dis
persed.