The Hawaiian gazette., 1880-07-07
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer Anstrafid arrived from the South
on Monday forenoon bringing dates to June 21st
We clip the following.
BERLIN, June I5-The representatives of the
Great Powers held a conference to-day. They
have held several meetings of preliminary chara-
ing is likely to be arrived at early date as to
the steps to be taken for the settlement of the
various questions submitted to them, and insist
ing on an early compliance with the demands Of
the Powers.
CossrAsrrsop1E. June 15.-The Turkish Govern
ment has sent circular dispatch to its represen-
tatives abroad, instructing them to declare to the
Great Powers that Turkey will not consider itself
es in any way bound by the decision of the Berlin
Conference, because it has been excluded from
taking part in the deliberations This action, it
is believed, is owing to the attitude assumed by
the Ulmas and others, In counselling the Porte to
resist the demand of the Powers It is expected
that some decisive action will be taken to force
compliance, but in what manner is not vet known.
BERLIN, June 1.-THE European Conference
commenced its sittings to-day. Prince Hohenlohe
was elected president The proceedings of the con-
ference are kept secret 1t is understood however,
that its labors will at flst be confined to settle
ment of the Greek frontier question. It is at
present uncertain whether the scope of the bust
ness will be extended so as to include discus
sion upon other questions.
CALCUTTA, June 1O.-The Viceroy of India has
sent an order to General Stewart to evacuate Ca
bul by November. 1t is expected that Gandamuk
and Shutargardan will be the extreme points in
Afghanistan that will be retained by the British.
LONDON, June 10.-Information has been re-
ceived that the Albanians are disbanding and a
resumption of hostilities with the Montenegrans
is now improbable
LONDON, May DIT has been officially stated
that the cost of the Afghan campaign up to the
present time is 81, 154,000
LONDON, June u.-Advices from Valparaiso
state that the war in South America is being pro-
cd with saI he -
Chilians. The Chilians are following up their
recent victory at Tacna, and have advanced with
a great force to africa, in Southern Peru, which
the fleet unsucoessfully bombarded few months
ago. After obstinate resistance they succeeded
in capturing the town, which is now in their pos
session. This success it is expected, will enable
them to carry the war further into the enemy's
country, as they can make africa the base of fu-
ture operations.
LONDON, June 1.-The scene in the House of
Commons yesterday lasted six hours, and WAS I'M
e1ampled by any occurrence of late years. The
Speaker was utterly powerless to restrain the tur-
| bulent Home Rule members, who were greatly in
censed at the action of Mr.. Gladstone in moving
that Mr. ODonnell be not heard. The Irish mem
bers accused Mr.. Gladstone of endeavorinC to
gag members of the House, and denounced the
| whole of the Ministers as embodimentS of Cesar
ism. Mr.. Forster delivered trenchant and caus.
| tic speech on the conduct of the Irish members
He asserted that the member for Dungarvan Mr..
| O'Donnell had outraged the decencies of society
dIo dIIlIyy Dy
| the grossly personal attack he had made upon the
| French Ambassador. After the excitement had
abated order was restored. Mr.. Gladstone effect
ed compromise with the turbulent members, and
withdrew his motion.
ATHENS, June 1S.-The Greek Government has
sent circular note to the great Powers, setting
forth claim for territory between Jamina and
Prevesa via South of Albania, and for an extern
slve district in the province of Thessaly. The
demand of the Government will, it is announced
| be referred to the Special Commission to be dis
patched by the Berlin Conference to settle the
Turco-Greek frontier question on the spot.
LONDON, June 6.-Some skirmishes have taken
| place between Russian and Chinese soldiers. The
war between the two countries is being carried OF
| III a fitful uncertain manner.
LONDON, June H-In consequence of the agita
tian which prevails in Turkestan the Russians are
advancing on Kashgar.
CALCUTTA, June S.-The Marquis of Ripon, thu
new Viceroy of India, has arrived at Simla.
The Radicals are signing another memorial pc
titioned for the immediate recall of Sir Bartl,
Frere from the Ownership of the Cape. Mr.
Gladstone evidently hopes Sir Bartle Frere viii
resign and the Cabinet are divided on the question