The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1875-12-18


by the arrival last night Of the A. 8 NJ, Co.'S
steamship .Wikado. we have San Francisco dates 20
Dee. 9. We compile a summary u the news.
Congress met on the 9th. aud Kerr dem Of
Indiana was elected Speaker Of the House. by a vote
Of 173 to 100 for Blaine. On the eth the Presidents
message was presented 10 Congress. IL was tele-
graphed over the wires 10 san Francisco. and ooou-
pies four and n half columns In the papers Of the
sth. IL is a plainly wordee document, In President
Grants usual unprctentiopI style. IL Ia very suR-
gestive. and there is muoa food for thought 10 be
found in il. The following is the brief paragraph
relating to the Hawaiian Troaty
A reciprocity treaty with the King OF the Ha-
waiian Islands was concluded the same month. As
Il contains a stipulation that IL shall not 80 into
/ effect until Congress shall enact the proper legis-
lation 'oT the purpose. copies OF the instrument
are herewith submitted ia order that, II such should
be the pleasure ofCongrcss, the necessary legisla'
ton upon the subject may be adopted.
In regard to relations with Spain, the President
says:
/ shall feel Il my duty. should my hopes Of a
satisfactory adjustment and an early restoration OF
peace aud the removal OF future cause OF com
plant be unhappily disappointed, 10 make a future
recommendation TO Congress nj some period not
far remote, and during the present session, recon-
mending what may seem 10 me necessary.
But these mild words have suflced 10 set the
people OF Madrid in a fermeDt OF excitement.
In the Senate, Dec. 9Th, a bill was introduced
by Spencer Of misunderstanding w. Cornell
NNNNAk AuA VIA kMhAANN ANKhAH W - WI
ocean cable communicating between the Pacific Coast
Of the United States and Asia IL grants 10 them Gil
the rights. powers and privileges necessary 10 lay
aud use as well as operate an ocean cable ON the
Pacific Coast Of the United States. from some port or
ports in Asia, touching at selected ports ON the Pacl-
hc Ocean. The associates Of Mr.. Jewctt are not
named in the bill.
Boss Tweed " escaped from jail in New York,
Dec. 4; a large reward has been offered for his Gap
ture.
From Penang IL il reported that the Malayans are
preparing 10 resist the British 10 the last extremity.
. The Vice-Chancellor Of Cambridge lEngD Univor-
sty has announced as the subject Of this years poem
in the competition for the Chancellor's medal. 'The
Centenary Of American independence"
The $. Y. Bulletin Of Dec. 3, has n column relat-
ing 10 the depredations Of the Shenandoah. com
manded by Waddell, now in charge Of the Guy Of
San Fra1cfsc0, and says that, owing 10 the fact
that Captain Waddell is al present In danger Of be-
ing Treated In the Hawaiian Islands M a pirate for
the destruction Of n Hawaiian bark, IL IL said his
departure from here In command u bic new ship for
Australia will be deferred until the !. NJ. Go. shall
have had an opportunity TO make arrangements for
his ~safety."
The result was that at the last moment Capt.
Waddell decided 10 remain behind and Capt Lachian
took charge Of the Guy Of San Francisco, which
arrived here OF an early hour this morning, report
ing Z days ii hours. She leaves to-day al noon,
promptly, thus giving us an opportunity 10 inspect
the finest ship that ever entered our port.
NEW YoRK. Nov. 2I.-wnliam ID. Astor, son OF
the celebrated John Jacob Astor, died a few mimi
90 DtlDit ulhf . tiDih AuiH mtfHiuKt ~ uH IFh
deDce on Lexington avenue, In his eigbtyfourtb
year. lie was one Of the wealthiest holders VI
estate on the Continent, and well known M founder
Of the Astor Library, and for his many gifts 20 this
city and is charities. His death was not unexpec-
ted be has been III for some time.
lie was born at number 1879 broadway, Ia this
city, March, 1871. He Inherited about $40, 1000 900
at the death OF his father, and bis wealth has been
constantly increasing. IL II almost impossible at
the present time 90 estimate the amount Of his
wealth, bot IL Is stated on apparently good au-
tlgrffy tH.t fLa paV.rI MAJ aulalu ha ualaaI al
NOT less than one hundred million dollars, nearly
all in rented real estate, chiefly la this city. He
was thoroughly educated aud well yersed in litera.
ture, but OF a retiring disposition, and mingled
but little with The world. Ia business affairs and
the administration Of his vast property he was
shrewd aud cautious. He leaves three sons and
two daughters. His wife was the daughter Of Gen
eral Armstrong, Secretary OF War.
RAGrsA, Nov. 23-News received here from
Slavonic sources announces that the Insurgents
have captured an important fort, with all lie garri-
son. The Insurgents. have also reoceupied several
strong positions Ia the vicinity OF Pivla.
LONDON, Nov. 24.--The Madrid correspondent OF
the Daily NeUs says the tdings with regcrd TO
Cuba are serious enough In all conscience that
there can be little doubt but the ultinaium Of the
United states TO the gpaniards will be 10 sell or
fight Every one admits that II would cost Alfonso
bis throne 10 listen 10 the idea Of selling Cuba al
this moment, when the Spanish nation Is enjoying
peace. The writer adds, in conclusion, that the
time for spain TO think Of selling will be after the
crown has granted a JudiciouE representative eys-
ten, with emancipation, which would prove advisa.
Bile for the pacidcation Of the Cubans.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 24-seryices at The revival
meeting, at the Old Freight Depot, continue TO be
attended by immense audiences. The building
this evening was crowded long before the cere-
monies commenced. The meeting opened with
singing and prayer, alter which MT Moody preached
an interesting sermon on what IL necessary for
salvation.
BERLIN, Nov. 22.--It is stated in diplomatic cir
cles that Prince Bismark proposes 70 retire from
public business, and that General Manteuncl witt.
probably succeed him as Chancellor.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-Tbe Galos Of st. PetersburRh.
in discussing the Eastern question, admits the
cogency Of the views Of the English journals with
regard to Egypt.
LoSDoS, Nov. 2O.-Tbe report that the Prince Of
Wales had been privately summoned 10 return
from India ia consequence Of the Intended abdica-
ton Of the Queen, causes no little excitement Ia
political circles here. This event, though not en-
trely unlocked for, is not deemed probable at
present, especially ia view Of the critical condition
Of affairs on the Continent In the absence OF any
mi from an authoritative official source,
the report IL considered premature and unfonnded.
REPLY or SPAIN TO rE RECENT Morn OF THE
UNITED S~TATEs.-MADRGD, Nov. 1.-The Cores
Of this city states that the reply ofSpain
TO the recent note OF the United States ia regard 10
tho treaty will defend the rights Of spain with
energy, but moderation. IL will express the hope
that in her desire 10 maintain good relations be-
tween the two counties, Spain will meet with re-
ciprocaton.
A GREAT WAR PEEDCTED--The Grdphic's Wash
ington special says that private kilograms received
at yarious Legations there, are 10 the effect that q
war Of enormous magnitude Is almost certain 10
break ont in Europe during the present year. The
between Russia and Germany Is
bottom 81 the trouble. England will pro- aSsss sa
herself compelled 10 seize Egypt In o. give Soariegs
her enormous traffic through tLthew otdist,
PARIS. Nov. 2l--The ELECTORAL = : 49,, d,.,.uo.
under discussion IN the Hama ana PdGss, Trun
clause 20 insure secrecy in votNslOa landing.
The bill is regarded as assuming runners, hs house