The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1879-09-13
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
PER MAIL S. S. AUSTRALIA, september OIL

E MAIL S. s. AUSTRALIA, September 9th.
the Standard says that the Gar has written TO The
Pope declaring his readiness TO make peace with the
Catholic Churches in Poland. The Sultan has writ
ten stating his desire to give the Catholic Church
full liberty in his dominions.
ROME. August 27.-In consequence Of the bad
harvest the Minister Of the Interior has address ed :
circular to the Projects requesting them to urge the
landed proprietors to provide work for the INDECENT.
CoNsTASTIEoPLE. August 2S.-The Russian ca
thorities at Odessa had prepared n grand reception
for Horace +. Maynard, the United States Minister,
and the officers and crew OF the United States
steamer Wyoming, and had ordered that establish
ments should not accept any payment for expenses
from Americans. Maynard, however, was obliged
to leave Odessa before the principal fete took place In
consequence Of @ meeting Of the diplomatic body In
Cohstantinople.
LONDON, August ga Cape Town dispatch says,
Notwithstanding General Wolseley's hopeful tone, it
is reported on an excellent authority that the Swasies
have at the last moment refused to join In the opera
tions for the capture Of Cetewayo. 0harn, King
Cetewayo's brother, las refused to return to his own
district. declaring that q large Zulu army was wait
ing to destroy him. Sir Garnet Wolseley telcgraphs
that a cavalry reconnaissance to King Cetewayo's
new kraal to the north Of Ulundi, has recovered the
two cannon lost at Isandula. There have been severe
storms, and the bridge over the Tugela River 10 de-
stroyed. Special dispatches state that the disturb
ances in Pondoland are not considered very serious.
The following dispatch is from Pietromaritzbure
dated August u: "Sir Garnet Wolseley arrived Al
Ulundi August 10th, and from there telegraphs that
Col. Clarke's column joined one here on the 11th
inst. The country is quiet, and the enemy's army
dispersed to their homes. / am la communication
with the principal chiefs, who say they will come
and submit. King Cetewayo is not far of, and there
is q prospect OF an early and peaceful settlement.
The health Of the troops is excellent.
New York, August 2 9.-Tbe commercial journals
are discussing the meaning and effect Of the recent
action Of the German Envoy 10 Japan, disreRardinR
the quarantine laws and exposing the islands to con-
tagion. 1t is remembered that Germany has made
frequent demonstrations Of this nature In the Pacific.
II is declared that there is no shadow Of justi6cats q
for the attitude assumed by the Germans i'm any ex-
isting treaty with Japan. and the declaration that
that country "can impose any rules. no matter
what the emergency, except with the cooperation
and consent of foreign Governmental il an imper-
tinent assumption.
LONDON, August 30.-Tbe following intellirence
from the west coast Of Africa has been received az
Axum: A French gold mining company has discov-
cred a valuable vein of gold. II Is reported from
Sherbolo that the natives were expected 10 attack
Bendoo on the Rognelle River. The threatened
attack on the British Custom House at Sarcies River
was not made.
MEMPHIS, Glenn August O.-Thirty-eiebt canes
of yellow fever were reported to the Board Of Health
to-day. Four additional deaths have occurred. The
total number of new cases reported for the week II
III; total number to date, 848. Total number Of
deaths from yellow fever for the week. 81: total
number to date. 228.
New York, August 30-A Boston special savs.
The arrival of the gorgeously costumed new Chinese
Professor at Harvard, Ko Kun Hun, with his wife.
five children and an interpreter, created some stir IN
dreamy Cambridge to-day. President Elliott being
away with a yachting party. he was temporarily
quartered in the hospital building. The estabIsb-
ment Of the professorsbip is due 10 the efforts Of
Francis P. knight of this city, Consul ct New Che
wang, China, knight reasoning that il would be a
great advantage TO young men intending 70 enter
commercial life, and who would be likely 10 engage
in business with the East, TO speak the Chinese Ian
guage with facility. Elliott took counsel with Bos
ton merchants engaged in the Chinese trade, and
then wrote to knight his harmony with bis views.
Subsequently, the necessary money having been
raised by private subscription, the Harvard Univer.
sity corporation authorized Knight to engage q
competent instructor, acting as agent for them. n
is proposed to teach Chinese for commercial purposes
alone Nothing is said about studying Chinese
literature.
LONDON, August Boa despatch from Fort Mar
shall of August 9th says: Messengers have been
sent to King Cetewayo warning him that II he de-
lays submission beyond the 18th the Swazies will no
longer be prevented from invading Zululand.
A despatch from Cape Town announces that the
Chief Of Fonda has expressed anxiety 10 make re-
paratiOn- The matter may be settled by the impo-
sition of a heavy fine.
LISBON. August 9I.-Advices from Valparaiso of
the l7th say 1t is reported that the Chilean Minis
ter OF War has rendered his resignation In cOnse-
quence Of the censure passed upon bis administra-
ton.
1t is asserted that the Peruvian authorities stop
ped a Chilean envoy while on bis way TO Califor-
mia, and seized his instructions, which were to pro-
pose an offensive and defensive alliance between
Chile and Colombia against Peru.
LONDON, August 3l.-The Posts correspondent
at Berlin announces that the German Government,
owing to the war between Chile. Peru and Bolivia,
has reinforced its South American Squadron.
LONDON. August sl-Tbe Vienna correspondents
Of the Standard asserts that authoritative advices
have been received from Rome 10 The effect
that the negotiations between Germany and the
Vatican will not be concluded until propositions
are made by the Vatican of a very different nature
from those now pending.
New YORK, September IA Herald Washington
special says: Since the adjournment Of Congress.
a number of General Grants friends have had an
der consideration a suggestion TO create the ONCE
of Captain-General Of the Army, With suitable pay
and allowances. and to have the same rendered 10
General u. 5. Grant In recognition OF his patriotic
services in behalf of the Union. as well az 10 afford
him permanent occupation at c~ongenial employ
mept during the remainder of bis life. This idea
has been quietly canvassed among those members
Of the SeaAte and the House who have visited
Washington during the recess as well as at Sarato-
ga, Newport, Long Branch and White Sulphur
Springs. 1t can be said that the proposition has
been received with great favor, and will tak0
shape In a bill accomplishing the purpose named
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