The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-09-11
FOREIGN NEWS.
American,

constitutional and void.
New York. Aug. 22.-At4 o'clock this morn
ing five thieves boarded a Third-avenue railroad
car on the Bowery, near Spring street, and first
robbed Parker, the driver. When the con-
ductor came to the forward platform to collect
their fares they rushed into the car, and drawing
their revolvers, robbed seven passengers OF their
watches and money. One passenger was lifted
bodily out of the car and knocked o w and
kicked in the street.
Washington. Aug. 22.-The following postal
changes affecting the Pacific coast, have taken
place during the last week:
Postofices established-Show Low, Apache
county, A. T., Corydon E.. Cooley, Postmaster.
Offices discontinued, Picacho, San Benito coun-
ty, Cal: Sheetiron, Colusa county, Cal; Silver
Wells, Wasco county, Or.
Long Branch, August GA train of empty
passenger coaches. backing down q switch, struck
the fast newspaper train. tearing away the entire
side of a car containing twelve uewsmen, and wreck
ing the two following. The newsmen were. forum
ately, sitting on the shady side.
New York, August 24-Washington specials to
the evening papers say: After investigation il 10
found that China does not discriminate against the
United States in the matter of duties, etc. therefore
the President will issue his proclamation to-day or
Wednesday, permitting the Chinese steamer now en-
route to San Francisco, to enter that port on the
a. footing OF the most favored nation"
st. Louis, August 24-The Supreme Lodge of the
World, Knights of Pytbias. met in this city to-day.
A fine reception was accorded. Reports which were
read show that there has been q general increase in
membership, though six States show q decrease, in
Guiding Nevada. The aggregate gain is 6642 net
gain 2943 during the year. Amount paid for relief in
two years, SAT 300. Receipts for two years, SAL
266. Balance in treasury, $12,357. Number Of
members, 87,715.
Washington, August 4.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has placed the latest schedules Of quarter
ly dividend Of interest at the disposal ofthe Superin-
tendent of the Tenth Census. II will show where
the Indebtedness of the country is owned, how much
in each State and territory, how much in every city
containing more than 10000 inhabitants, and how
much in foreign countries.
Washington, August 24-The session of the Cabi-
net to-day lasted about half an hour. No question Of
public interest was considered. The President will
not issue the China proclamation until the pending
investigation with regard TO Chinese discrimination
against United States vessels is concluded, and shows
conclusively that discriminating tonnage or import
duties are not levied upon United States vessels by
the Chinese government. The President informed
the Cabinet that he would leave Washington on
Thursday to visit the Pacific coast.
Buffalo, IN. W, August 24-General Albert ].
Meyer, Chief of the Signal Service, died in this city.
He was brought here a week ago Saturday. aud fur
nished with retired quarters at the Palace Hotel.
This morning, surrounded by his wife and six chill
dren, he died.
Chicago. August PA special to the Iutsr-
Ocean from Washington says: Lieutenant Howgate
will probably be chosen to succeed the late General
Meyer.
Chicago, August pa Times special from New
York says: In speaking of fast horses, Murphy, the
old driver of Dexter, stated to q World reporter
that he last fall drove Rarus q mile on Bonner's
three quarters of a mile track in 2:111, and Edwin
Forest the same distance in 2:11a. He says that
Forest or Rarus can beat Maud S, and that il Bonner
could be induced, with Vanderbilt. to put his horses
in a race with Maud s and ST. Julien, one of the
fastest races and fastest time would be witnessed that
the world had ever known. Such q race Is among
the probabilities.
Hartford Comm. August 24-Captain Stone,
manager of Maud 5, has received a cable dispatch
from Vanderbilt, her owner, requesting him to stop
the mare for this season. being fully satisfied with
her achievements, and requesting that the mare be
taken to Cincinnati and kept in condition for his
personal driving when he returns. ST. Julien will
trot against 2;l12 on Thursday.
European.
London, August 22.-Lloyd's agent at st. Vim
cent telegraphs. under date of the 2lst inst, that
one Of the missing boats, containing seven men
and five bags of mail matter, from the steamer
American from the Cape oil Good Hope aud South-
hampton line, which lonndered on April 18th, near
the Equator, was picked up by the Portuguese brig
Tarajo, and the men and mails were landed at st.
Paul de Loando, Africa. on July llib.
London, August 23d.-A Standards Athens dis.
patch says: Thirty Turkish officers, who have
deserted their own flag. bad an audience with the
Greek War Minister. of whom they asked COM
missions. They deserted from The Turkish service
because they were not paid. 1t is alleged thai
whole battaliOns are ready to desert il their paw
be not guaranteed.
Bucharest. August % The following are addi-
tional details OF the murder OF DR.. Parsons. an
American missionary. One OF The assassins
placed the muZzle of his rife close to DR.. Par.
sons's servant, fired at and killed him instantly.
DR.. Parsons then started mp, but before he conld
do or say anything a bullet pierced his heart. The
two Circassians threw the bodies over a prtcipice
ut the foot OF which they were lound after q few
days. An American resiaIng at Ismet lele9raubed
the facts to the British Ambassador. who commnni
Gated them Immediately to Heath, the American
Consul-GeEeral A squad OF soldiers went 10 the
camp Oi the Circassians. and threatened 10 shoot
the whole tribe unless the murderers were surren.
dered. wherenpon the mur1ereIs were delivered TO
the authorities. The affair caused great conster-
nation at C"nsiantinople. and people travel armed
and IL possible with an armed guard, when riding
or driving through the suburbs.
Prra. August 23-The Porte has received q
note ii"fn NJ y 'vikoff. Russian Embassador, In.
sisting upon the execution Of Col. Comerdon's
assassin.
Havana August 24-Tbe GOVERNMENT has de-
creed that within ten days all Chinese detained by
the government for being runaways, or for being
without contracts for work. or for any other crimf-
nal Causes, shall enjoy the same rights as other in.
dividnals belonging to friendly nations.
London, August 24-The Attnrney General has
consented TO a Tichborne writ Of error being suh-
mitted to the House Of Lords. appellants solicitor
having giving adequate reasOns. rWEN4f
Madrid. Aug. 24-A special dispatch to the
Herald says Queen Christina has given mnch
pleasure to the Catholics. by visiting in succession
nine popular chapels and churches dedicated 10
the Virgin. and leaving $500 for the poor AT each
shrine. AT every chapel she knelt for more than
one hour in prayer, The Queen and her mother. the
Archduchess Isabella constantly visit the churches,
where mass 10 offered for the happy delivery OF
Her Majesty. Apartments are nov prepared In
the palace for ex Queen Isabella, who is expected
on August 18th Most OF the foreign Ministers.
State delegations. high functi0naries and Ministers
have arrived. The even: is expected dnring the
last week in August. A royal decree has been
issued. abrogating the decree of May lG. 1850.
and declaring the sons of King Alionselto be the
direct heirs to the throne. with the title of Princes
OF the Asturias. The Kings daughters will re-
ceive the title Of Princesses Of the Astnrias, If so
decreed.