The Hawaiian gazette., 1876-03-08
Late News Items.

LoNDoS, February S.-The Q aeen has opened Par
lament The Royal Speech states that the relation,
Of England with foreign Powers cordial but it is
considered that it is not the duty orhe country
stand aloof from the efforts which being made to
pacfy the insurgents OF Boznia and Herzegovina,
Therefore, while respecting the indepeu ienee of the
Porte the Government had Joined with other Powers
in urging the adoption Of reforms in favor of the
Christians.
The Government have agreed to the purchase of th,
khedve's shares in the Suez Canal, public inter
deeply involved, aud rely on Parliament for
the ratification Of the course they mad taken.
The representations made to China concerning the
Burmese Expedition in 1875 have been received in
friendly spirit. and her Majesty is convinced that the
present inquiry will lead to the punishment of the Of
Tenders.
Her Majesty Is deeply thankful for the constant
health - Of her dear sou, the Prince Of Wales, in
India the warmth Of his reception assures her Mai
esiy that happiness exists under British rule India
with loyalty to the throne, although. when the Gov
eminent Of India transferred direct TO the Crown
formal addition was made to the style OF title Of
Sovereign.
The speech also announces the appointment of
Royal Commission Of Inquiry respecting the sup
preston Of Slave Trade.
Her Majesty trusts in the ability and energy of the
troops opposed to the Maays restore order and
authority at Perak.
Bills viii be introduced to establish an Ultimate tri
bunal Of appeal for the amendment Of the shipping
laws, and for Legislation as regards Universities and
primary education.
Both Houses Of Parliament have voted addresses
in reply &c the Royal Speech. Earl Derby, in an
10 remarks from Lord Granville. said that the
support given by the British Government to Count
Andrassy's note not violation Of the Treaty Of
Paris the purchase Of the Khedye's shares in the
Suez Canal defended by the Foreign Secretary on
grounds Of national policy. In the House Commons
the Marquis Of Harrington condem ned the Slave Cir
cular Of the Government and the purchase Of the
Suez Canal shares, as dangerous and pr0ftless Mr..
Dsrael. in lengthy speech, justified the acquisition
by England Of the control Of the SueE Canal and
pointed that chain Of fortresses could be made
between England and India although the British
Government had given its support 10 Count Andras
sys for reforms in Turkey, it did compromise
the Independence OF the country which was as free
Mr.. Gladstone approved Of the support Civ
by the Government to Count Andrassy's scheme.
NEw ToEK. January PA London special says
that the Noy.iag Fost has created sensation by in
timatng that part Of the extreme section Of the Eng
lish church in direct intrigue with Rome, with
view 20 secession. It claimed thai 100 Rituals
tic clergymen Of the Establishment, with their con-
siituency Of $4,000 men and 5000 women, had !
signed memorial the Pope, stating that their own
Bishops committed ecclesiastical suicide in admitting
the complete aseendnney Of the State the Church,
that their consciences did not permit them to remain
subject these false bishops that they recognize the
Pope as the head Of fhe church on earth. and that
they accept all that be teaches, including the Vatican
deersess- Many, being married, cannot become
Catholic priests and they ask the Pope TO form Uni
ted Anglican Church like the Armenian and Marouite.
II said that there is little possibility Of the Popes
c5nsenting to these propositions.