The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1875-05-15
Foreign Intelligence.
Per Mikado.'

dav 10 Germany last note. Count Aspremon,
Lynden, Minister OF Ferrign Affairs. viii make
explanation with regard TO the coFrespohofeC"
In the Chamber Of representatives On Tuesday
next
WASHINGTON. April 2S--The Secretary Of the
Treasury. in answer to an application from Port
land, Oregon. for a free entry OF a cargo Of sugaI
from the Sandwich Islands, telegraphs 10 toe eurct
that as the treaty recently concluded between the
Hawaiian Government and that ofthe United states
has not yet been promulgated such entry eannotat
present be permitted, but that parties desiring 70
enter merchandise with the benefit Of the treaty,
may protect their rights in the premises by protest
and appeal 10 the usual manner. IL 10 known
however, that the treaty, as ratified by the Senate,
provides that 10 shall not go into operation until
laws 10 carry II into effect shall have been passed by
the Congress Of the United States. Appropriate ae-
ton expected next Winter.
The GrGphic'S correspondent says the President
is not "A candidate for reelection for "A third term
aud never has been. That he never suggested the
idea himself. and never gave any one the slightest
warrant for supp0sing he would take the nomlnR
tion II offered him aud IL Is understood IN " ash
iagton that if be had ever been asked by any au'
thoritative body, be would have declined to be
considered a candidate, under any circumstances
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The President having
offered the position of Attorney-General TO Judge
Edwards PierFepont Of New York, that gentle
man has accepted H.
LONDON, April 2S.--Au arrangement has been
made between the leaders OF the Liberal party In
Belgium aud Bismark. The latter, by the aPpliea-
AANA - HAHhhNNh IANHHAANH NUM- N ~ @h6A
about the downfall Of the Clerical Ministry. The
Liberals, then returning to power, are 20 make
laws 10 suppress the publication nf views uniavor-
able to the German ecclesiastical policy, introduce
compulsory military service, and establish new
Qualifications. Consequently the Liberal Belgian
papers support the latest demand OF the German
cabinet. insisting on abe overthrow OF the Clerical
government. This means the Prussianlzing OF
Belgium.
A n reception given TO Chevaiier, the dlstin-
guished French economist, in Birmingham this
evening. John Bright made SOM remarks on free
trade, in the course of which be said IL was ludi-
crous for the United States to invite foreign manu-
facturers TO compete at an exhibition where a pro-
tective tariff prevented them from competing In
American markets.
At a meeting OF the Town Council Of Kiddermin-
lister yesterday, the Secretary of the Carpet Manu-
featuring Association stated that the carpet manu-
facturers generally, throughout the Kingdom, had
decided not TO send their products TO the Philadel-
phia Exhibition, because OF the existence of a pro-
hibitory tariff and that q memorial TO this effect
would be forwarded to the British Minister at Wash
ington.
New York. April 2T.-Thousands of spectators
gathered at ST. Patrick's Cathedral this morning 90
witness the comforting Of the Bereftd on Cardinal
McCloskey, There had been an enormous demand
for tickets and numbers who bad them found great
difficulty in gaining an entrance through the
crowds. The streets in the immediate %neighbor-
hood were packed with human beings all anxious
TO even get n chance of seeing the portals Of the
church. The interest manifested was so great that
representatives from every part OF the Union were
present.
New YoRK. April 26th, ~Is75-Panama Railroad
stocks continue TO advance under the new manage
ment Of which Senator Jones is the chief promoter.
Jones is now one OF the largest stockholders In the
Company. He has made $500. 900 since be was
elected Director. His name is becoming popular
on Wall street as a successful, shrewd and bold OPP
orator. The discovery OF the weak point in Jay
Gould's monopoly scheme and his boldness In
measuring swords with the King Of Wall street Is
the subject OF much comment. Panama stock il
expected to rise TO 5000 soon, as it is estimated TO
pay "a per cent per annum. The stock advanced
to-day from sl5S to sl72 and fell back TO
$l6l.
AUGUSTA, Ga, April Gth-The cornerstone OF
the Confederate monument, which is 10 be placed
on Brewster street, near Jackson, was laid to-day,
with a lengthy ceremony. An address was deliv-
cred by Rev. Mr.. Evans, of st. Johns Methodist
Church. After the service, the aremen. military
companies and different societies, together with
about 5000 others, visited the Cemetery and deco
rated the soldiers graves. The day has been gen
orally observed as a holiday. The Cemeteries
crowded with visitors. and the soldiers graves
have been beautifully decorated. An address was
delivered at Laurel Grove Cemetery by Captain
Robert Falligan.
BERLIN, April 26th.-The tone of the semi-ofhcial
German press is coneiliatory and peaceful, and Is
evidence that all appreheusions that have been ex-
cited by the recent war rumors have passed away.
1t is now generally expected here that Russia,
Germany and Austria are favorable to continued
peace.
4 BERLIN. April 25lh.-The German Government
has addressed n circular to several European pow
ers, In which 1t renonnces the project OF regulating
by an international Conference the position OF the
Pope.
q LONDoN, April 25th.-Moody and Sankey's re-
Rival to-day was well attended. Among the dis
.tinguisded persons present tonight were Mr.. Glad
stone and Lord Kinnard.
LONDON, April 23d.-In the House of Commons
to-day DIR. Kenealy moved that a royal commission
be appointed to Investigate the circumstances at
tending the Tichborne trial. He made @ wonderful
speech in support Of the motion, in which be stated
that nothing short OF a royal commission would
content the people. who were satisfied justice had
not been done. He stated that he had received
many letters from Americans TO the same effect.
The discomfort bad grown into q torrent. which
was pouring over the land. The late Ministry
party owed its downfall TO its conduct with regard
to the Tichborne case. He asserted that be had
positive proof that Chief Justice Sir Alexander
CockburD, in society, while the trial was in pro-
gress, said be would give the claimant afteen years
imprisonment. WballeY seconded the motion, and
remarked that the House seemed TO be Interested
IN the suppression OF all inquiry which would lead
to The exposure of a Catholic conspiracy against
the Tichborne claimant.
Disraeli said that Kenealy's speech was a thrice
told tale. The charges Of misconduct against the
Chief Justice were entirely unsupported. Allud-
ing to Kenealy, he regretted that a talented man,
laborIug under hallucination, had destroyed his
reputation.
John Bright reviewed the evidence in the Itch
borne trials. and declared that he could not but
agree with the jury in their verdict. The motion
OF Kenealy was then rejected by a vote of 433 noes
10 ! aye.
New YORK, April IA bitter war has been in
augurated between the Panama Railroad on the one
hand and Union Pacific and Pacific Mail Steamship
en- the other. The contract between the companies
for freight and passengers has been abrogated. The
Panama Railroad at a meeting yesterday decided 70
terminate the contract and passed a resolution to that
effect, giving ninety days notice. The Pacific Mail
Company decided to waive the ninety days notice,
preferring the contract be arranged at once. It is
the intention Of the Pacific Mail 10 receive one-aalf
the receipts The Panama Railroad has nssaned a
hostile attitude and threatens to a start rival steamship
line.
BEN. BUTLER, ex-Congressraan from the district Of
Essex, in Massachusetts, mas written a letter in reply
to enquiries as to the exact scope Of the famous