The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-11-28
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LoNpoAs NOV s-Fhe xfmes correspondent at
Paris, quotes La Prose, semi-ofhcial organ, as
saying that the forthcoming message Of President
cMah will demonstrate to the Assembly the ne
cessity Of organizing the septeunate and then dis
solving, and then announces that the Government,
disapproving the tardiness Of the Committee Of
Thirty, will submit a constitutional scheme Of is
own.
Pans, Nov. 9-Carlists here deny the truth Of
the assertion Of the Spanish Government that the
siege Of Irun has been raised. aud profess 20 have
information that the bes'egers are canuonadinR the
town tonight, and that Don Carlos visited all the
out-posts yesterday. A Republican battalion has
landed at Fontarabis, and a decisive action Is ex-
pecled.
NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Upon retiring FROM the
Brooklyn City Courtroom. Judge Fullerton visited
the United States Court Building and filed the reply
OF Moulton to the complaint Of Miss Proctor in her
libel suit. The document is very long. MOulton
admits that he knew Miss Proctor was the lady re-
ferred to in connection with the scandal, but felt
himself coerced by a combination Of circumstances 20
make the statement which 10 deemed hbellousi that
after Beecher's statement. il became a matter OF self
defence for Moulton 20 make public his version Of the
matter.
Lord Mayors Day was observed In London In the
usual manner. The crowd that gathered 10 witness
the procession was immepse aud very enthusiasts. A
number OF houses along the route we're decorated.
The day was also the anniversary Of the birthday Of
the Prince Of Wales. and was further celebrated on
that account by the firing OF salutes and the ringing
Of bells. The city was illuminated at night.
The civil suit of Tilton vs.. Beecher came IN before
Judge Reynolds la the City Court. Brooklyp. which
was crowded with spectators, including many women.
Triton was present with his counsel, judge Fullerton,
VIM. A. Beach, Judge Morris and Roger A. Pryor.
Beecher was represented by Tracy and shearmau.
The case was called, aud Judge Morris announced
that the plaintiff was ready for trial; but Shearman
objected to the trial being commenced before The APP
peal had been heard on the order issued by Judge
Nelson, and asked for delay. that certain papers
necessary in the case should be printed. Judge
Reynolds fixed the time for hearing argument on the
appeal At two o'clock on Friday next, and the trial of
the case was set down for Wednesday week, at 10 A. NJ.
NEW YoRK, Nov. CT is stated by the .Norh
German Gazeife that the object Of the proceedings
recently taken against the Government Of the Navi.
gator Islands was 10 enforce the payment Of an In
demnity which the Inhabitants in 1872 agreed 10
pay on account Of outrages committed on German
residents. A small portion had been paid. and the
rest was handed 70 the captain Of a German war
ship, who was thanked by the head Of the Govern
ment for the justice and olemency he had displayed.
He, in turn, promised TO commend his Government
q partial remission Of the indemnity, The North
GermdR Gazette declares that there has been no in-
tention of occupying the Navigator Islands
The Republicans new concede a Democratic major
ity Of ~ in the next House. s g.t
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 9-Despite Government
measures in Asia Minor, the famine continues. The
Khedive Of Egypt has sent corn to the distressed dis
trict. Baker, the American Minister, Phillip Frances,
British C~onsn-General, and NJ. Sebet, French
banker, have formed a relief Committee.
"a HAhISs NOV. Ill OntUeTs says IL Is TeDOrtea
that Italy is about 10 issue a memorandum 70 the
European Powers, calling attention TO the danger 10
Italy from the %intrigues Of the Vatican. declaring
that the GoyernmeHt can no longer tolerate the
Popes permanent residence in it's own capital, and
urging the Powers to discontinue the practice Of
maintaining ambassadors at the Holy See.
LoSDos, Nov. 7.-Advices from Gold Coast state
that a great gathering Of native chiefs was held at
Cape Coast Castle on the 2Sth Of October 10 clearly
express their views on the slavery and other ques-
tons.
King Kohee. Of AshAntee, unable TO recover ascen-
dancy over the neigbbOring tribes, has settled down
quietly and wishes trade relations resumed. The
H0uasas stationed on the River Prah are Piiaging
LONDON, Nov. s-Over LOO students Of the
University Of Edinburgh have decided 10 elect the
Earl Of Derby to the Lord Rectorship.
a dispatch from Rome says the Pope intended to
receive a deputation on Friday morning, but tainted
on entering the hall His physicians declare his in
disposition to be slight.
LONDON, Nov. The sisters Of the TichbOrne
claimant have petitioned the Queen for his release.
About the only charitable act Of Plymouth congre-
cation since the school for scandal was started on It's
boards, is the levying Of n contribution for the relief
of Mrs. Tilton. Already, q few thousand dollars
have been subscribed, and the amount will, no
doubt. reach ten Of them before the list is closed.
Mrs. Tilton may feel Inundated at the offer. and
perhaps show a Discrimination to accept. Still, home
less and helpless, the chief sufferer by the revelations
Of the past two months, she deserves sympathy and
substantial assistance if anybody connected With the
case does; and the fact that Plymouth con aggregation
has not quite forgotten her, will cover at least some
Of its aims both in this world, aud in the next.
Stanley, the discoverer Of DIR. Livingstone, pro-
poses 70 reap new laurels in the African Wilds The
English papers notice a new boat, built from his own
designs, and intended to accompany his expedition 10
Central Africa, which has Just been launched from
the ~ship-yard Of Mr.. Messenger, Of Teddington.
where she was built. She is forty feet from stem 10
stern, and has a beam Of six feet. The depth amid
ships is two feet six inches. She is provided with a
double bank Of fourteen oars, seven on each side.
Built of cedar, with mahogany bulk heads, she can
be divided into FIVE sections, weighing 40 pounds
each. The sections are furnished with poles, and
can be carried after the fashion of an Indian palan-
quin, two men shOuldering a section. The boat win
carry about fifty persons. Her tonnage Is between six
and seven tons, aud she draws one foot Of water
when fully loaded. The boat has been called The
Livingstone, and a short trial trip was very s~atisfAc-
uru