The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-03-30

nation DV AuHLIIh VI
Russia seems suddenly to object, and is preparinI
TO assist the Turks to resist it. This news cause
much comment, but it evidently requires con
frmation. -
In the House of Lords, March %, Lore
Derby said that Persia had assured the Govern
ment that she had no understanding with hussla
regarding a cession Of the District OF the caspian
in exchange for the District of Bayazld.
Sir Stafford Northcote stated that the Govern
ment had informed Austria that IL had no obJec.
ton to Berlin as the place OF conference, ana
that Lord Lyons would be the British fieni-
The Channel Squadron March 81 was still
detained at Malta, awaiting orders. -Four OF tine
smaller men-oEwar have sailed for the OAR
danelles. and two for Crete. All officers on leave
have received orders to hold themselves in reaul-
ness TO reioin their regiments and departments
Immediately on receipt Of telegraphic orders.
1t is said, by way Of Paris, March II, that
Derby told Count Schouyaloh, Russian AmDas-
sador at London, that England would not attend
the conference unless the entire treaty Of 81.
Stefano was submitted, and the Ambassador,
after consulting Gortchakof, replied that Russia
would consent that the Congress itself should
decide what points ought 10 be examined.
The London Times contends that the whole
treaty must be submitted to the Congress, not
even excepting the indemnity clause. Russia
has no right Ct says) TO be dictator over Turkey.
The great Powers did not invite her 10 make
war, or give her n commission TO replace tho
Government Of the Porte in any way she may
think fit. 1t also advocates a consideration oil the
claims of Greece. Ii says the old state CT things
cannot be restored, and thinks the best materials
for replacing il are to be found in the Hellenic
race.
The Journal de 81. Petersburg March l2D
declares untenable the reported English demand
that all points Of the treaty, should be submitted
to the Congress. 1t says that IL the mission OF
the Congress is to result in peace, subjects not OF
a European character must be set aside.
Notifications of the treaty were exchanged on
the 18th, and will BIO published as soon as com
municated TO the Powers. Notwithstanding such
ratification, the situation is still regarded IN
London as dangerous. The general drift Is war
like. In regard TO the English demand that the
whole treaty shall be submitted to the Congress
for discussion, some members OF the Official
world at st. Petersburg say that England has
decided on war, and that she is simply cayiling
to gain time. IL is possible that the Congress
will not meet until the 18th Of April. France
desires that all discussion shall be confined TO the
Eastern question. IL IL said she will be salts
fed on that point. Russia desires the United
States to be represented.
1t is stated that both Bismarck and Andrassy
consider that Russia has yielded enough In offer
ing to submit to the Congress any clauses OF the
treaty it may designate.
A dispatch from Constantinople (March l2)
reports that the Russians have occupied Weke-
rekeyi, a halEhour's march from Bujukdere. on
the Bosphorus. They also occupy n majority Of
the villages around Constantinople, and continue
advancing towards that city.
The Cars yacht EVrkhck, with two torpedo
boats, has cast anchor of Bujukdere. The
Porte has not assented to the Russian occupation
Of Bujukdere.
England has obtained permission from the
Porte to disembark SOM troops on the island Of
Tenedos, and TO send four more iron-clads 10 the
Sea Of Marmora. NJ. Oron, Of the Russian
Legation, has protested against these concessions.
The magistrates of st. Petersburg are compil-
ing lists Of persons qualified to officer the militia,
which is about TO be formed. There appears TO
be no doubt that Russia is determined to main
tain the essential results Of the war.
1t would appear by the foregoing brief outline
Of the situation, that peace ~ far from being
assured. Pacific counsel at the Congress may be
sufficient TO d~issipate the war-cloud which now
looks SO threatening.
1t is reported from Rome, March II, that the
Pope will hold n Consistory on the 25th. He
will proclaim the re-establishment of the Catholic
Hierarchy Of Scotland, confirming the bishops
appointed by Plus N
The news from America is Of great interest
and Importance.
The WOrLd'S Washington special, March Is,
hints that the President, having only six parti-
Fans in the Senate, is becoming anxious as TO the
future Of the Republican party. lie has talked
more freely OF late with Republican Senators,
ulu buONH mOTc ulhpOblllOn 10 sec WINGS as Lncy
are. (Ihe World is democratic in p%olitics.)
In the Senate, March 5tb, Booth presented the
resolutions Of the California Legislature asking
for a change OF existing treaties 80 as 20 stop the
Immigration Of Chinese 30 the United States.
Referred to on Foreign Relations.
The currency is the subject Of greatest interest
among the members, and consumes more time
than any other question before either House.
The debates are characterized at times by undue
heat, which simply shows the exceeding interest
felt by the members in the matter. The discus.
SION on the Diplomatic Appropriation Bill
afforded some OF the members an opportunity 90
say some sharp things about the Presidents per-
iormancc Of pledges in regard TO Civil Service
Reform. Hewitt, Of New York, severely criti-
cised the present system Of diplomatic service;
iayoring only two European missions, one at
London, the worlds commercial centre, the other
at Berlin, the centre Of political power. These
he said, should be well paid. lie
would have only secretaries nc other places 20
report to the ministers. 1t is hardly. likely that
his views will prevail with the majority Of mem
bers, however specious his arguments may appear
to the country. The opportunity was not neg
lectcd to assail the right Of the President 20
occupy the high position he fills as chief of the
nation.
The Silver Bill has been passed over the Presi.
veto.
The Fishery Commission has finished it's labors,
recommending an award 10 Canada of five and a
half millions Of dollars.
The House on coinage March III
have agreed to report a bill abolishing the trade
lollar. The bill would be brought in on the 18th.
The Supreme Court Of Louisiana have reversed
he verdict Of the jury in the case Of Anderson,
md ordered his release.
The Senate bill, pensioning all soldiers Of tho
var Of 1872 was passed by a vote Of 2l7 20 81.
The bill included the names Of those who were
tricken from the roll for disloyalty in the civil
var.
The investigation Of the case Of Consul General
brings out some damaging circumstances
which Mr.. Seward may find it difficult 10 explain
0 the satisfaction Of the State Department.
Ex-senator Benz. +. Wade, Of Ohio, died on
he 2nd Of March.
A disastrous fire occurred al Hot Springs.
arkansas, on the night Of the 4th of March,
~estroying property 70 the amount Of $500, 900.
luch suffering resulted for want OF food and
An appeal for help has been made 10
he neighbOriDg cities.
The United States steamer Plymouth has been
rdered, as soon as she can be got ready for sea,
, proceed directly to San Domingo, the political
there having led TO the inprieon-