The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-01-22
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BERIIS. Jan. sth.-Count Won Amin will shortly
be requested by the Government 10 return 10
Germany TO undergo bis sentence.
HAvANA. Jan. slh.-The Cuban Insurgents on
the 9th inst, attacked and completely destroyed
the sugar estate OF 4. FORBADE, In the county of
Colon. The estate was valued at q $4,000.
vienna, Jan. s~tb.-Reports Of an unsettled
nature regarding affairs IN Turkey, still prevail,
md prospects OF a renewal OF disturbances.
NEWPORT, X. J., Jan. Sth-Captain John w.
Downing, OF this place, the oldest Odd Fellow In
the world, died yesterday evening. lie had been
an Odd Fellow since 1872.
VIENNA, Jan. sth.-Advices Just received from
herzegovina report n severe engagement between
the Turks and the Insurgents at MOstar, IN which
the latter were defeated with considerable loss.
LONDON, Jan. 5th.-A despatch from Berlin Nv
the Post says that the German Government IN 70.
ported 20 be favorable 10 the propositions con-
tanned in the American circular IN relation 10
Cuba. German commerce " being seriously pre-
JUDGED by the Cuban disorders. German mer-
chants settled In Havana recently presented a
memorial TO the German Parliament asking for
redress through the Intervention OF Germany.
IL II reported that the Spanish Minister nt berlin
notified the German Government Of a despatch Of
Spain in reply TO the American proposals and OF
ITS contents.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 4th.-It Is generally known
here now that President Grants proposition for a
W. btha VI Dfutf III kWUut VIII DC tuIH
ried into effect. The Spanish authorities found
themselves at last driven 10 n position where they
could not we'll refuse longer, and relunciantly
consented, finally, 90 send Joyellar 20 Cnba 10
commence carrying out the agreement. Cuba In
TO assume about the same relations 30 Spain M the
Canadian confederation does 10 the British Gov
eminent. The British Minister represents Canada
here rs part OF bis country no will the Spani.h
Minister continue TO represent Cuba here. War
will cease on the Island. and tho insurgents will
be admitted to the full rights Of citizenship, 10
OF new government OF the people, with slavery
abolished throughout the Island. This much Il
acknowledged by officials, who best know what IN
going on. The recent Developments In The Cuban
policy OF this government, made some Of the Demo
Gratis In Congress feel sore. IL was their Intention
10 press some vigorous policy, aud they regard
this az a coup detdt on te Preaidents part. They
Will probably pass q RESOLUTION Of inquiry to-mor-
row, but may wait I'LL next Monday.
LONDON. Jan. 3d.-Tbe Manchester Guardians
London correspondent writes a. follows on the
subject OF Spain, Cuba and the United States 81
have been furnished with what purports 10 be the
substance OF Americas Cuban note. I believe A.
Is correct, though I do not pretend 10 give liz exact
language. IL rccites that the general interests of
humanity and commerce demand n cessation u
the struggle which has been waged In Cuba for
seven years. The United States are great suHer.
ers, but are unwilling 10 act without the concur
renee OF other Powers, including Spain. The con.
unnallon OF The attempt TO govern Cuba from Mad
rid will be fatal TO the hopes Of a restoration of
peace nevertheless, Cuba belongs 10 Spain. aud
a great share Of her population IN opposed 90 sepa.
ration. In these circumstances, the solution OF the
question might be found Ia establishing a confsd-
Grafton Ia the West Indies, resembling The Cana
dian Union. Cuba and Porto Rico might DO con.
stituted a. a confederation, with local independent
rights, aud a Governor General appointed by Spain.
Powers are asked 10 join the United States In
proposing such confederation, and 20 aid Ia estab-
IL. The abolition Of slavery would, how
ever, be a necessary condition, and such pressure
will be brought a. would make the Insurgents
cease their warfare TItn uugulI no I'M. 49,
- could be accomplished. Secretary Fish IL en-
phatic In denying that the United States desires
the acquisition OF Cuba. They only wish that
peace may be restored, slavery abolished. and
commerce allowed 10 resume lis course. The
Powers are asked 10 express their opinion Of tho
means Of accomplishing these ends"
LoNDoN, Dec: 3Oth.-Tbe National Rife Associa-
ton OF Great Britain has accepted the challenge
Of the New York Association 10 take part In the
match 10 be held in the United States during the
Centennial celebration. Sir Henry Halford has
been appointed the Captain Of the English team,
and is now busy arranging the prelIminaries.
RELIEF FOR THE PITCAIRN IsLANDERs.-A number
Of gentlemen acting on the advice Of the Captain -
Of the ship Rhdndeish, lately lost on Pitcairn L. :
and, and whose crew were comfortably cared for
Tor over hlty days, have been doing a good work. A
number Of firms have been applied 10 4 for assistance,
and, as usual In such cases, they replied with
prompt offers for contributions for the isolated
ISLANDERS. An American ship Captain has yoIun-
ieered 20 deliver at the island, on his way 10
Europe. anything intrusted 10 him. From the
rev Of the wrecked ship, IL has been learned that
he greatest needs at the islands are clothing for
he women, articles Of hardware and agricultural
Implements. axes, and, most Of all. n condenser for
making fresh water, as their allowance Is very
'cant at times. Books, or In fact anything SER
will be taken 10 them. Anything left at
he Mecbant's Exchange readinR-room, will be
Jared for and delivered. the officers OF the latter
having cheerfully rendered their assist
ance in the good work. IL will probably be
month before the good ship 1--WE say a sainted one)
ails, which will give all ample time 10 contribute,
md may the Offering prove u good return for the
iindness OF The descendants Of the mutineers OF the
Bounty and for their care Of sbipwrecked mariners.
Among the firms who have already volunteered
are: A. L.. Bancroft n Co, Baker a.
hamilton, Fleisbman AZ Sicbel, Redington A Co,
,rane a Brigham. O. LawtOn * Co., NJ. q. Hawley
I Co, II. y. Wakelee, and Lock a Montague
ihd, Jan. 8.
A special dispatch, dated Penang. December
9Th, says the British troops from perak have re-
TO Blanja, where they wait for provisions and
endorsements before attacking Kintan.
II. II. Taylor, who died recently in Chicago,
Tiled half a million dollars 10 establish In that
rty " a charitable Institution that will do Tho
good and the least harm" Tho Trustee
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