The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1879-04-12

ciple with the Russian view Of the execution OF
the Treaty OF Berlin, but IL shows that the Bril-
tish Government has been sometimes mistaken 10
regard to the intentions OF Russia and her agents.
Ihe latter, he says, must support, within the
limits of the Treaty Of Berlin, the interests OF the
population for whose defence Russia made war.
A general understanding would be facilitated IL
those populations acquired The conviction that
their interests would be ehectually defended by
Europe, within the same limits, when the Rus
sian troops were no longer there to protect them
All that the British Government and It's agents
can do to induce in them confidence, moderation.
resignation, and thus effect the equitable and
pacific execution of the Treaty, viii meet with
Russians cooperation.
CHICAGO, Mar. 20ih.-An hnfT-Oocan Wash
ington special says One Of the first bills intro
duccd in the Senate was to remove the political
disabilities OF JEFF. Davis, so as to prepare for his
admission as a Senator to succeed Bruce two
years hence. This was concealed under the bill
to restore citizenship Of all persons now under
political disabilities. There were only about
thirty in the list, OF whom Davis is one. The
bill was referred to the Committc on Judiciary.
of which Thurman is Chairman; and il is repor-
ted that the JEFF. Davis debate will be resumed,
and Thurman's Presidential prospects imperilled.
The air is thick in London with disturbing r-
mors in regard to the unsettled condition oil for
eign affairs.
Two thousand frame houses in the vicinity Of
~Szegedin, Hungary, were destroyed by the food.
Letters are being received by Bismarck and
Emperor William, threatening assassination.
ANAnEIM, Mar. 20th,-Kearney spoke at Santa
Ana this afternoon, and in the course Of hhs
speech took occasion TO grossly abuse several pro-
minent citizens. After he had eaten supper. he
was approached by the gentlemen he had yilliied,
and asked his authority for his lie
said he was a public agitator, and any local
grievances that he could pick up he gave forth
in his own way, and that any one had a right TO
get on the platform and refute it. While he was
speaking a man named Rule struck him q power
full blow in the face. In the melee which ensned.
Kearney drew u pistol, but it was taken away
from him, and he was severely beaten. lie
presented a pitiable appearance, when the Deputy
Sheriff arrived and rescued hun.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 2l.-The President trans
mitted to the Senate to-day three reports made TO
the Secretary Of State by Gustayas Coward, the
United States Commercial Agent at Pago Page,
concerning the Samoan Islands. The first de-
scribes the enthusiasm and gratitude with which
the news of the ratification OF our treaty with
Samoa was received throughout the group OF
islands, it being considered on assurance OF pro-
lection against foreign interference with their in
dependence and rights OF sclfgovernment. In the
second report, which is devoted to the political
situation, Mr.. Coward says " The capability OF
the Samoans for selfgoyerntnent has eyinced IT.
self; but, on account OF the presence OF for
eigners, it is necessary for them to have assist
ance in the management of their external and in
ternal affairs. They acknowledge their own
Ignorance and seek enlightenment and guidance
in all matters Of government. With such views
they prefer looking to America, after which they
would systematically mould their affairs. Tic
great equality and
JEALOUSY AMONG THE HIGH CHIEFS
Would make the tenure of power Of a King pre-
carious, and the inclination is to n Republic and
a President" The third report is on COM
mercial topics. MIR. Coward says I" Attention
has been called to Page Pago harbor with re.
ference to it's capacity, it's internal fitness for a
naval station and its possession by the United
States. Additional allusion should be made TO
it's general Importance. in a naval point Of view
it is the key position to The Samoan group, and
also to Central Polynesia, and is admirably
located for the protection Of American commerce,
already upon The increase in these waters. The
Samoan Archipelago, by reason Of its geographic
cal position in the center of Polynesia, lying In
the course OF vessels FROM San Francisco to Auck-
land, from Panama to Sydney, aud from Valpa-
raise to China and Japan, and from the fact Of
its being outside of the hurricane track, is tho
most valuable group in the South Pacific.
Situated halfway between Honolulu and Auck-
land, Page Page would be the most convenient
stopping-piace or
CoALING STATION ron VESSELS
Or steamers, either for supplies or exchange OF
commodities. Should a naval station and accom-
panying adjuncts be established, and the Pacific
Mail steamers make it a port Of call, il would
necessarily become the controlling commercial
point in that part of Polynesia. These nre ends
most worthy of accomplishment from the results
that would follow, in the civilization Of the ma
tives, in the starting of profitable industries and
the establishment of factories and plantations in
the different islands. With these connections
throughout the South Seas, this wealth OF pro-
ducts would be augmented and naturally fall into
the hands of the Americans interesting them
selves, who would find a market for their COM
modities in the nearest American port, that or
San Francisco. This is a commercial matter OF
such paramount Importance to the merchants Of
the Pacific States as to call for their immediate
attention and action"
TouLoN. Mar. 2l.-The French floating bat
terry Arrogdnte foundered off Hyeres on Wednes-
day. Forty-seven men were drowned out or q
crew of l22. A storm arose during firing prac-
tice, and the Arroga9te sprung a leak. The
ship Souuerain was near by, but was unable to
render any assistance. An effort was made TO
beach the ATr0gdnte, but she sunk about a kilo-
metre from the Isle Of Hyercs. The Arroganfe's
armor was five inches thick at the water-lipeA
She carried nine six-ton guns. and was Of 1888
tons burden. Her engines were 50O-horse
power.
LONDON, Mar. 2l.-lmportant correspondence
relating to the war in South Africa il published.
Lord Chelmsford writes from Durham on the 9th
of February, as follows Z" 1t is very desirable
that a Major-GeneraI be sent to South Africa
without delay. In June last, | mentioned pri.
vately to the Duke Of Cambridge that the strain
Of prolonged anxiety and exertion was even then
telling on me. What / felt then, I feel still
more now. Sir Bartle Frere concurs In this
representation, and has pointed out 10 me that
the Offices selected should be fitted to succeed him
in his position Of High Commissioner" This
letter was addressed to the Secretary OF War, and
received by him on March 18th. Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, Colonial Secretary, writes to Sir
Bartle Frere on the 10Th instant as follows
80 The Government is unable to find any evidence
Of the urgent necessity which alone could Justify
Your taking, without their full knowledge and
sanction, q course almost certain TO result in the
wal which, l had previously impressed upon
you, every effort should have been made to avoid,
The Government, with great regret, adopts the
above view. They do not doubt that your future