The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-10-30
FOREIGN NEWS.
Eastern

-a,I E5et- \ Eastern Europe.
de- London. October An addition to the pro
missed cession of Dulcigno to Montenegro, subJecI
to certain conditions, the Porte offers to settle
the Greek Frontier question by drawing the line
of demarcation south of the towns OF Larrisa
and Janina, which has been the subject of SC
much contention between the Cabinets Of Tur'
kew, and. Greece. 1t is still uncertain whether
the Great Powers will agree to these proposals,
bat it is considered improbable that they will
without some important notifications OF the
scheme.
Most of the morning papers to-day devote
leading articles to the proposals OF the Porte Tor
a settlement of the difficulty between Albania
and Montenegro, and other matters arising out oil
the decisions of the Berlin Conference. The
more important points in the scheme OF the
Porte have already been telegraphed, and the
Press are almost unanimous in regarding the
same as an insult to Europe. The latest 1nteili-
gence from the combined squadron states that all
the vessels are still in the Gulf OF Cattaro,
waiting further orders.
iOConstantiDople, October Sin spite Of the
statement made some time ago that in view OF
the critical position of affairs in the East. the
public works now being carried on in the Island
of Cyprus were about to be stopped, Major
General Robert Biddulph {High Commissioner of
Cyprus) declares that the British Government
have no intention of withdrawing from the
Island. aa5 -TH.nHar - $780, -H
London, October 6.-The anticipations form
ed yesterday, on the proposals Of the Porte be-
coming known, that it was extremely improbable
they, would be accepted by the Great Powers,
have to-day become much stronger. 1t is, now
stated that a display will, before long, be made
by the combined squadron against Constansti-
nople. and that orders are about to be despatched
to Admiral Seymour to the Dardanelles for that
purpose. s7ilaa iaa er Ho"l. e.3af
London, Oct. SIT is stated, with a view to
the coercion of the Porte, that the British Gov
4 orruoon koc. Dronncaa on1 Sha Do.uaro have
agreed to occupy and placelan embargo on the
chief Turkish ports in the Egean Sea; and it is
further reported that the admirals in command
of the combined fleets have been instructed by
their respective governments to carry this plan
into effect. The Daily News of to-day hints at
the possibility of the Sultan being deposed.
london, Oct. 9.-Nothing definite has trans
pired with regard to the decision of the great
powers for the settlement of the Montenegrin
question and the cesslon of Dulcigno. On the
strength OF the proposal made by England and
agreed on, Admiral Seymour ummoned the other
admirals of the combined feet to hold a confer
ence. 1t is reported that the detached squadrons
are going to the Levant, accompanied by troop
ships to render assistance in taking munitions of
war and gatling guns. s ea
Constantipople. Oct. 9.-It is said that there
is a plot on foot against the Sultan, and in con-
sequence several arrests have been made. 1t is.
however, understood that the Sultan prefers alb
dication to yielding.
Great BfItnin.
y London, Oct. 4.-Large meetings were held
on Sunday last at Kilkenny and Cork. Mr..
Parneil was present. and violent speeches were
made.
u London, Oct. 6.-The public meetings which
have been held in opposition to the foreign policy
of the Gladstone Government proved miserable
failures.
One thousand pounds reward has been offered
for the discovery of the murderers Of VIscount
Mountmorris, who was shot dead in his carriage
at Donburn a short time ago.
London, Oct. 8.-The Board Of Trade returns
of imports for the past month amounts to E34,-
100000, being an increase Of $500 900 as com
pared with the last year. The exports amount to
100000, 600, being an increase Of G625 900.
Consols are 90. r.sg.r:
London, Oct. 9.-The counties of Galway and
Mayo, Ireland, have been proclaimed disturbed
districts.
p Naples, Sept. 3O.-The new ironclad Italia,
1000 tons, and with armour 3 feet thick, was
successfully launched at Castellamare yesterday.
Rome, Sept. 29.-General Garibaldi has re-
signed his position as Member of the Chamber of
Deputies, and has addressed a letter to his
electors. in which he says he feels the country is
suffering from oppression which he is powerless
to avert.
Rome, Oct. General Garibaldi has gone to
Genoa in connection with the arrest and i'm
prisonment of his son-in-law, Signor Canizio.
ny.
p Berlin, Oct. 5.-The German Government
threatens to lay siege to Hamburg and Altoona
unless those two places comply with the new
tariff. I'D tsmnr. r,F
London, Oct. S.-Intelligence has been re-
ceived from Teheran that the Kurds inhab-
iting the district of Kurdistan, on the west
ern border OF Persia, have risen in large
numbers against the local authorities, and are
attacking and ~pillaging the towns and villages in
the district. O.
Calcutta, October 9.-The latest intelligence
from Afghanistan reports the arrival of Ayoub
Khan at Herat. H.a.a
Calcutta, October 5.-Latest advices from
, Afghanistan state that General Phayre's division
winters at Candahar.
Hongkong, September 22.-Much excitement
has been caused here by a serious riot among the
Chinese at Canton, which was directed against
the Catholics of that place.
= The origin of the disturbances has not vet been
I clearly ascertained, but the missionaries appear
TO have given offence by their endeavors to prose-
| lytise the natives. ..rt
A large number of Chinese assembled, and
made a violent attack on the mission house.
Many of the priests and others resident there
were more or less seriously injured, though no
iilives were lost. Order was finally restored by
\ ZIG usltdEJy WlOm VIC dutuOTitiob Chiicu Oub Y
the protection of the lives and property of the
foreigners. aInr 81 taa
Z rnvt lae Australia.
80 Melbourne, Oct. 1.-The International Ex-
hibition was opened to-day with imposing cere-
mony. There was a grand procession Of the
Representatives of the various trades of Melbourne,
together with the volunteer and military forces.
the friendly societies, and the fire brigades.
These various bodies assembled ON their respec-
tive places of rendezvous at an early hour, and
formed up with bands and banners, ready to
start directly the signal was given. The vice
regal party, in six carriages, left the Government
House punctually at halEpast 10 O'Clock. In the
first carriage were Lord Hervey Phipps, Lieu
tenant LOTUS, Captain lie Patourel, and Mr..
Bloxsome IN the second were Lieutenant Jervois,
the Misses Jervois, and Mr.. Howard ; the third
was occupied BY Ar. Smith, the aide-de-camp to
the Marquis of Normandy, Lady Smith, and the
Misses Smith in TIT, fourth carriage were the
Duke Of Manchester, Commodore Wilson, Sir f.
Smith, and Miss Mcintyre in the fifth carriage
were Sir William and Lady J~ervois, Sir William
Robinson and LADY Robinson and the Last car