The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-07-06
FOREIGN NEWS.

FOREIGN NE WIS.
The II. ". -4lmy arrived at this port on the 29tf
uli., in 13 days from San Francisco, bringing u
dates from that city to the 10Th, and from Europe
to the 14th of June. The lurid cloud Of war seem!
to be lifting, and there is now a brighter prospect
than heretofore that matters between England and
Russia will be amicably adjusted.
The Emperor is recovering from his wounds, and
expected to leave Berlin for Babelsburg on Monday,
June II.
Repressive measures against the Socialists will be
confined to what is absolutely required. Socialistic
pamphlets are being circulated in the Berlin bar
racks.
a Berlin correspondent, writing to London, says
Bismarck, replying to Andrassy at the Congress,
expressed a particular desire to see harmony estab-
lished. 1t seems probable that an attempt will be
made to improve upon the Paris Treaty with regard
to the seizure of private property aaoat. Mondays
sitting Dune 10 Of the Congress will be most i'm
portant. The first point of discussion will be the
limits of Bulgaria; but if, after discussion, Russia
persists in maintaining the treaty as modified by
this agreement, England will not dispute her right
to DO SO. One Of the minor points in the agreement
is the r~ectifying the western boundaries of Bulgaria
on the basis of natiOnalities; and another, that the
Turkish promises Of reform in Armenia are not to
be made exclusively to Russia, but to England also.
The proceedings of the Congress will be secret.
A Constantinople despatch says that Mouhktar
Pasha and the General Staff will to-day (June 14)
visit the British feet. The feet will shortly remove
to Princess Islands, for sanitary reasons.
1t is reported that Beaconsfeld will move the
admission of Greece to the Congress.
Tho Roupop;o, JaIa1ots oro ana ,,,or,;Go1 a..
the cool reception they everywhere meet.
There can be no doubt Of Bismarck's desire for
peace. No v~exatious incident will occur If be re-
tains control of the discussions.
Russia has recently June IL taken a very over
bearing tone towards Austria. 1t is stated that the
Russians in Roumania have received orders to be in
readiness for hostilities. Russia seems to expect
war, for she is importing arms and ammunition from
America, two steamers having arrived at Cronstadt
June II, laden with warlike stores. Her presently
reported attitude towards Austria gives a point to
this statement.
Austrian officers have been ordered to Dalmatia,
to join their regiments, which will be Immediately
raised to a war footing. The mobilization Of the
Austrian forces in Pennsylvania has also been
ordered.
France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary,
Russia and Switzerland have accepted invitations to
the international Monetary Conference, and Austria,
Belgium, Germany and Crest Britain have the SUBJ
ject under consideration.
George, ex-King of Hanover, died on the 18th of
June.
The Old Catholic Synod at Bonn has, by q vote Of
90 to % adopted a resolution in favor of the marri-
age of the clergy. Several cases of cholera have
haen renorted nj Marseilles. France. |
William Cullen Bryant, died in New York on the
18th of June. A monument to his memory will be
erected by the citizens.
John c. Fremont has been appointed Governor Of
Arizona.
Political and Congressional matters, particularly
such as are connected with the last Presidential
election. are the absorbing questions of the day in
the United States. 1t is apparent that the Potter
resolution and all the proceedings subsequent to
and consequent upon it, are simply for effect at
he next election. 1t is not at all probable that
the Democratic party leaders expect to oust the
from his seat, for such an attempt would
place the prize at which they are aiming for a long
beyond their grasp. The nation at large is
to the general disturbance of all the bust
relations of the country which would ensue
ipon any such sweeping change. We may safely
tSsuulc ludl L III lldJto WIZ ONNupJ u0 oS1A
lis full term.
A regular Indian war is now raging in Idaho,
md the numbering Of settlers and destruction Of
property by the merciless savages are going on
n every direction. Regulars and volunteers are
fastening to the seat Of war from all quarters. and
here will be warm work before the summer is
yer.
There has been a serions riot at Quebec, June
2, caused by a labor strike. The mob had pos
ession of the streets for some hours. but were dis
ersed by the military. One man was killed, and
everal severely wounded.
The war in Cuba is ended. and great reioicings
ave been held at Havana. The Spanish troops
lade a %trlumphal entry into that city on the
forming of June IL. amid unbounded enthusiasm,
ubans and Spaniards uniting in fraternol exhibit
ons of joy. The streets were strewn with palm
,aves and flowers, and spanned with arches. with
lscriptions TO the ~pacifers Of Cuba. The Munich
atty of Havana presented to Captaln-General ,
Ovellar and General CampOs a golden laurel
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