The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-09-07
REICN NEWS.

preaching each other in Central Asia, to the north,
west Of India, or Hindostau. In the old Nspoleonit
wars these two nations we're generally fast friends
and allies; but i, now appears that q chronic state G.
hostility is the destiny in store for them.
It is semi-oficially stated in 81. Petersburg, Aug
Is, that q Russian expeditionary force was to have
been dispatched to Central Asia when the relation;
between Russia and England were critical. Upon
the pacific turn Of events, the order for the expe-
diiion was Cancelled.
The Austrians in Bosnia are retreating. 4 de-
tachmcnt vas cut Of and destroyed at Tinglyngie.
Advices via Belgrade, Aug. 5, state that the ex-
element throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina rapidly
increases IS the Austrian forces advance, the IT,
habitants collecting in bands. Il is asserted that the
state Of affairs at Mostar. in Herzegovina, is worse
than at Nerjeva, the capital Of Bosnia. The Governor
and Mufti of Mostar have been assassinated; the
whole population are in arms, and Mnssulmans from
the surrounding country are hocking in to join the
insurgents, while q government of defense has been
proclaimed. The opinion is gaining ground that the
Turkish authorities are fOmenting and promoting the
insurrection; but it is more probable that the Porte
has lost the control, not only Of the inhabitants but
Of the troops, of whom several tabors have joined the
insurgents. An affair occurred at Rossns, in which
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l89. Another account says the best part of an Aus
trian division was engaged at the so-called skirmish
Of Rossna, and met with serious losses.
Although Turkey has expressed a willingness to
accept the Berlin treaty, it seems that the Turkish
inhabitants of the coded provinces are not disposed
to do so. 1t is evident that there is trouble in store,
and that some Of the " Sick Mans {" family are not
willing to accept the fate marked out for them.
1t is said that AZ 900 Russians are sick in Bull
garia, and constant endorsements are necessary to
keep up an effective army. Generals Todleben and
Schouvalof are down with typhus. The fever is in
creasing at Nicasia, Cyprus, which place is very I'M
healthy. Sir Garnet Wolseley and staff will go under
canvas outside of the town, Greek h~ouse-owners de-
handing such exorbitant rents.
The cab strike in Paris is spreading, and hardly
any cabs are to be seen in the streets. In northern
France, strikes are recommending. All the coal-pits
at Denain, Department of Nord, are deserted.
At Manchester and Blackburn, the owners of mills
are discussing the p~ropriety of closing the mills, un-
less trade revives.
The session of the international Monetary Confer
ence opened in Paris, Aug. 10. Leon Say was elected
President on motion of Reuben E. Fenton. After the
nomination of Secretaries and the delivery of a short
address of welcome by the President, Fenton briefly
explained the objects of the Conference, thanked the
Powers who responded to the appeal of the United
States, and hoped the distinguished men taking part
in the Conference would facilitate the accomplish
ment of a work which would further the pacific in
terests of the world. Several members not having
yet arrived, the Conference adjourned for a few days.
Delegates TO the Franco-American Commercial
Conference today (Aug. 1) waited upon the
Minister of Commerce, and submitted the text of
the projected treaty. 1t provides that ad valorem
duties shall be converted as far as possible into
specific duties, and that the American duty on silk
be reduced to so per cent. the first year, 40 per
cent. the second year, and thereafter to 80 per
cent, the United States to reduce other duties
exceeding 40 per cent. to 80 per cent.
Advices from Calcutta. Aug. 12. state that great
distress prevails in consequence of the floods. The
canals and irrigation works have been preached.
Terrible suffering prevails in Cashmere. and the
authorities are taking energetic steps to relieve
the people, who in many parts of the country are
subsisting upon herbs, weeds and unripe fruits.
The official number of deaths from famine in India
is given at / $50, 900.
Reports have been received from Bombay, Aug.
II, to the effect that a Russian mission, with letters
from the Car, had been received with distinguished
uOiOE IL All 11nbilSu iliSSIOu VIII leave
Peshawur for Cabul in September. From this
it will be seen that Central Asia Is destined to
become the scene of great events. This move of
Russia is regarded as a grave matter in view of
the unsatisfactory state of relations between AT
ghanistan and the British Government.
Reports from Odessa, Aug. IL. state that SEN
tence of death has been passed upon one of the
NihIlist a~gitators, and that four others were con-
demned to hard labor. In the excitement which
followed, the crowd fred upon the troops, wound
ing four. The fire was returned. and two of the
rioters killed.
II is said that Miss Zassoulich. the lady recently
feted in Berne, Switzerland, after her escape from
Russia, is a fraud and impostor, the real person of
that name having been banished to Siberia. 1t
will be remembered that she attempted to assassi-
nate the Russian Chief of Police.
A London dispatch, Aug. 6, says that the Royal
Yacht Race on that day was won by the Elchdnt-
resS, an American schooner, but the F6rmOSd won
by time allowance.
The Radicals of Southwark propose to nominate
Miss Helen Taylor for Parliament at the next
general election, and thus practically raise the
question of woman's rights.
A band of insurgents recently made its appear
ance in the province of Estre Madurs, Spain, shout
ing for the Republic. A railway mail train was
stopped by them. Troops have been dispatched in
pursuit of the band.
Cardinal Lorenzo Nina, the new Papal Secretary
of State, has addressed a circular to the Papal Nun
clos, announcing that he will follow the policy pur-
sued by the late Cardinal Franchi, and recommend
ing the Nuncios to act with great prudence and
avoid creating unnecessary endorsements for the
Holy See. He instructs to assure the Powers that
the Holy See will endeavor to maintain with them
the relations of sincere friendship.
A dispatch from Rome, Aug. 9. says: The Pope
and Council Of Cardinals have decided to accept Bis
marck's proposals.
Bismarck has informed the Papal Nuncio, Au gust
that the recognition of the ecclesiastical laws by
the Bishops who name candidates for lvings must
precede all attempts to establish an understanding
between Germany and the Vatican.
A ripple of expectation has been excited in diplo-
matte circles at Washington by the coming reception
the Chinese Embassy. No extra preparations