The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-03-09
FOREIGN NEWS.

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obliged to condense as much as possible.
The prospect of war between England and Rus
STA is by no means dIssipated, although wise and
dispassionate counsels may avert the catastrophe.
The feeling in England is that Russian diplomacy
has gained the vantage ground which she might
not now occupy if n holder course Of action had
been entered upon three weeks ago. Turkey
seems to be in perfect accord with Russia, al
though a wavering may be detected in the latest
dates, which may lead to a fresh rupture. Should
such rupture take place, nothing can save Con-
stantinople from being at once occupied by the
victorious Russians. and in that case we do not
doubt that Turkish rule in Europe will very noon
be a thing of the past. In such event, the Eas-
tern question will cease to have its present inn
portance in European counsels, except NO far as
Russia and England are concerned; and the in
terest of these two nations will be brought more
directly in conflict than has yet been the case.
This We believe to be the true reason Of the pree-
ent excited state Of the public mind in England.
1t is stated that the Russians have captured
100 900 men, including 20 Pashas, and 1000 can
mons during the war. The number Of Russians
taken by the Turks is trihing in comparison.
1t is positively asserted (Feb. 2l) that the
British Government has received private informa-
ton that the Turkish fleet is to be surrendered 10
Russia, and that a part of it has already been
given up.
1t is rumored that British diplomacy is cndoay-
oring to detach the Porte from the embraces Of
Russia by %reviying its hopes of renewed self-con-
sequence as an element in the European balance
OF power. The argument is, the selfsbness Of
Russia, and that England and Turkey have a
common interest opposed TO Der ulterior designs.
Russia seems to distrust the result, and IL prepar-
ing for the worst by concentrating in Roumania
an army Of 30O, 900 men.
The British War Office has ordered the pur.
chase Of 81 900 horses for cavalry purposes, and
the Government has purchased another iron-clad
which was built for Turkey.
Russia insists that the territorial limits of the
new Principally of Bulgaria shall be brought TO
within a few miles Of Constantinople.
A dispatch from Gibralter states that the
Channel Squadron received scaled orders before
proceeding eastward. A subsequent dispatch
says they were 10 call at Malta for further orders.
Lord Napier, Of Magdala, has gone to England
to confer with the Government in regard TO In
dian troops. The War Office has invited tenders
for the supply Of 10000 Henry rifles.
The report Of the abandonment OF an Anglo
Austrian alliance is fully confirmed.
Messages are passing between London and st.
Petersburg. Russia claims that the British feet
should quit the Sea OF Mamora, or that she
should have guarantees against its entering tho
Black Sea. Without such guarantees are given
she will consider an occupation Of the shores Of
the Bosphorus necessary.
The Porte hesitates (Feb. 22) to subscribe to
the terms of peace. which would virtually abolish
Turkish dominion in Europe, except in the imme-
date vicinity of Constantinople.
A special from Constantinoplc reports that the
Gar has telegraphcd that the Russians will occu-
py that city if the Turks continue TO DELAY sign
ing the terms, which include the cession of Ar
menia and the surrender Of the feet. Adyices
from st. Petersburg, Of even date, declare that
any such telegram is a fabrication.
bismarck has delivered a speech in the Reich
stag, Feb. 10, which has created considerable
sensation in Germany and Austria M well M IN
Russia. lie stated that Russian official commu-
nications made it certain that Germany interest
in the freedom Of waterways, such as the Straits
and the Danube, for commerce would be main
tanned. lie believed that it was Russia's inter-
est to come to an understanding, and not have
the fear Of complications with Austria or Eng
land constantly impending. The supposition
that Russia might forcibly compel the Powers 10
a settlement to which they objected, seemed en-
tlrely out Of the question. He repudiatcd the
idea Of Germany engaging in a war relative 10
the Eastern question. Nothing should induce
him to hazard a rupture with any nation upon u
question in which Germany had no direct interest.
The impression produced by the speech in
Vienna is one Of unalloyed satisfaction, proving
as it does that though in bis responsible position
in the German Parliament he must hold the bal
ance evenly between Russia and Auetria. vet the
scale grayitates greatly in the direction of the
latter, and the great value of this is fully under
stood.
The speech produces no effect in official circles
in st. Petersburg, it being precisely what was
anticipated several days ago. IL is stated that
the whole Russian press unresorvedly approve
Of it.
In Paris, the chief thing remarked is the evil
dent desire Of Bismarck TO absolye Germany from
responsibility, and 10 maintain n lust eauiI.
ibrium between Austria and Russia. After this
speech all eyes are more than ever watching the
policy Of England. IL does not appear how the
speech has been received in the latter country. or
it's effect upon the public mind.
A scheme has been started at Berlin TO make
that city a seaport by the construction OF deem
sea-canals, at a cost Of sac, 000, 900.
The King OF Holland is about to abdicate in
favor Of his eldest son.
Cardinal Giochina Pccci las been elected Pope.
lie is an Italian, and takes the name Of Leo XIII
A Rome dispatch says the Cardinals will COM
lnence on Monday, Feb. Is, 10 discuss the atti.
tude to be assumed by the Holy See towards the
Italian Government.
In Congress (Feb. 81 the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor will at it's next meeting report
upon the bill devoting the proceeds of
the public domain hereafter TO education. The
receipts from this source are 10 be distributed
among the different States.
United States Bonds have enhanced In value In
OF the coinage Of silver being 30
limited as to render it only subsidiary coinage.
1t least for a considerable time, 80 that the alarm
has in n measure abated, and holders decline to
while those who parted with their SECURITIES
arc now showing a disposition TO re-purchAse.
The only thing that will derreciate the price Of
.hese or any other high-class stock lust now IN