The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

that friendly Powers shall be invited 10 participate
with our Government and that OF Great Britain In
its construction, as the commerce OF the entire
world Is Interested 10 IT, The Department OF State
is now in correspondence with various friendly
Powers preparatory to the negotiations Of treaties
with them similar 10 the aforementioned Clayton
Bulwer Treaty. The cost OF the tTauscCntinental
ship canal, BY the Nicaragua route, which has been
selected, will be about hundred million dollars
and ten years will at least be required 10 complete
the work. hence il must be under Government con-
troll the great outlay OF capital required for Its
construction and the length OF time before any pro-
fits can be realized present too great difficulties In
the way of its construction by private enterprise.
Shoud foreign Powers, however, co operate with
the United States iu the prosecution OF this work,
the Governments participating would become
stockholders In IL to the extent OF their outlay OF
capital, and the management of the canal when
completed, will be BY an international commission,
the members of which will represent the respec-
tive governments having capital invested In the
work.
Albany January 2-Boss Tweed is utterly broken
down at last and ready to make any terms to bring
his troubles to an end II may safely be predicted
that he will surrender all the property still within
his control, and make clean breast OF the whole
ring business TO some prudent trustworthy repre-
sentative Of the prosecution.
Washington, January 3d.-The President has rec
ognzed YanagiyO kenturo, as Consul OF Japan at
San Francisco.
New York. January 3d--Great excitement exists
here among Cubans on account Of the rumor that
the mail steamer NueTo Cubano, plying between
the Island Of Pines and BaabanOon the south shore
Of Cuba, has been captured in similar fashion TO the
MonteZuma. The run between these ports Is made
in twelve hours, and at last accounts the Nuevo
Cubano had,been out five days. She had on board
large number OF political prisoners, who were being
sent from the island o. Pines to work the recon
struction of the TTocha In the Central Department
New York, January 3d-The Commercial Ailyer-
tiser says brother of Miss Mary, to whom James
Gordon Bennett was engaged, but which was bro
aluh striking him n the head which en- stunned
him that be fell. He recovered himselfand wrested
the club from May when tussle took place between
them, Bennett dealing May some very heavy blows.
They were finally separated. Neither party was
much injured.
New York, January S-Morning.- Herald's
Washington special says: The temper of both par
ties Is getting better. Bayard and Lamar emphati-
cally deny that they would refuse supplies to Hayes
IL the latter elected. Lamar said such action
would be an unconstitutional, unjustihable and
revolutionary proceeding.
Moody, on New Years day, obtained subscrip-
tons TO the amount OF $4,000 from the personal
friends OF the late P. P. Bliss, who with his wife,
perisued in the Ashtahua horror. This sum will
be- put at interest for the benefit Of the two Of
these honored citizens OF Chicago.
Europe.
Queen Victoria was on the LIST instant, proclaimed
Empress throughout India With great ceremony.
Berlin, Dec. 22-Emperor William closed the
sion of Parliament to-day by speech from the
throne. In reference to foreign affairs he said The
far proceeded with, justifes the hope that my
efforts and the peaceful intentions of the Powers will
be successful in solving pending questions Without
prejudice to the good relations existing, Germany
will continue, by friendly disinterested mediations
to lend her cooperation for the attainment of this
end
London, Dec. 22.-In considering how the surplus
money of the Geneva award shall be appropriated,
the Times says The American Congress is perfectly
within its competence The indemnity was paid for
losses which the United States as a whole had sus-
tanned, and not what individuals sustained. We do
not expect any conscience in Congress sensitive
enough to inquire whether the award too high,
and that the unappropriated balance might be re-
turned We should be sorry to see such delicate
question raised.
London, Dec 26.-The Paris correspondent of the
Times gives n detailed account of the occupation
scheme, derived from authentic showing that
considerable concessions have been made to Turkish
sensibties in this particular. According to the
scheme corp Of military will be recruited from vol
unteers to neutral States, and will be under orders
Of the Governors of the provinces. They will wear
badges be paid by Turkey or the provinces. and will
constitute reinforcement Of the Turkish police. 1t
is feared Turkey will resist nearly all the proposed
reforms which the Powers considered the minimum
they entitled to demand. II is thought Elliott,
the British ambassador, favors resistance on the
part of Turkey, and his departure from Constanti-
nople is considered reassuring for peace
dispatch from COnstantinope says the Porte has
resolved to cancel the financial decree of 1875 imme
diately.
London, Dec. 27.-The Pail Mall Gazette says
kilograms on the Eastern question are misleading
and warns the readers not to believe the dispatch
about the British Ambassadors return the Marquis
of Salisburys ultimatum. and the departure Of the
English feet from Turkish waters, etc. 1t says |
Besika bay is place for large ships at this
and the Marquis Of Salisbury's business with the |
Sultan yesterday not to present the proposals Of
the Conference utimatum. The talk Of the
armament of Russia and England goes too far if 1t is
held to signify that England will impose Russian
demands on he Porte. For the sake of peace we
may wish to see their proposals accepted if re-
fused will not quarrel with the Porte, but watch
the outcome of refusal with \ steady view for the
protection Of our own interests in the world
London, January 1.-The Daily Tslsgraphs spe-
cial from Pera, dated Sunday, says: The Turkish
were sent TO tue Pe1ipoten-
ares last Saturday night The Turks offer sys-
lem of administrations very like that proposed by
The Powers but ignore questions of Gendarmerie
and International Committee, aud positively refuse
10 pardon Bulgarian prisoners. They also reject
he financial proposals and suggest no guarantees
The European PlenipotentiaTies held infor-
nal meeting Sunday, TO consider the counter pro-
losals. The Russian, German, Austrian and French
delegates declared they could not act with the
Porte, and seemed inclined to cut short the dis
,ussion. After Lord Salisbury stated bis views
hey became camer. General lgnateH, however
cad to the representatives telegram from Prince
iortschakof directing him not to listen to any
counter proposals whatever. 1t was finally arrang-
u lnab the CONFERENCE suOulu pTeatul lueIT OElBl-
la propositions again Monday.
The correspondent adds: Should the Turks per-
list in their refusals, | understand all the Am
,assadors will quit Constantinople and leave their
egutions 10 charge of the Charge d Affaires
Another dispatch from Pera to the Daily Ieie-
Tdph states that at Saturdays setting of the Con-
erence, General IgEatieff informed the Turks that
lis instructions justified bis saying Russia has alb
olutely reached the limit of concession.
London, January 1st.-The Duly Nelus publishes
sensational dispatch from COnstantinopie repre-
enting that the proceedings in the Conference
aturday, were stormy. and asserting that the
European Plenpotentiaries will refuse to discuss
ny project but the proposals of the Conference,
nd If the Porte refuses TO discuss these proposals,
European ultmatum will follow.
In confirmation of the foregoing Reuter- dis
atch dated Pera, Monday, says: To-day at the
Conference the situation was very grave. II the
orte resist there will be another sitting ON Thurs
ay
Copenhagen, January 3d.-The first railway acct
ent in Denmark involving loss Of life occurred to
ay near Horseno. train containing one hun
illed and thirty severely injured
Paris January 3d-Prince Orlof, the Russian
AMBASSADOR, had interview with Jules Simon
0-day. The Eastern question IS considered very |
rave, and Cabinet Council has been summoned
The Daily News special from ConslantinopIe
lys somebody is encouraging the Turks to resist
ONE believe Austria is doing so secretly.
Vienna dispatched states that Ignatief voted
,r the prolongation OF the armistiee the under
landing that 1t should apply only to Serya and