The Hawaiian gazette., 1881-12-28
Foreign AeNs.

IL is rumored that the AikGdO OF Japan has
BEEN hrod ct.
The o. &. steamer 1isrt has been permitted to
visit Q nnnnber OF unopened OoAporta IN Japan
Col. John W. Fornsy, proprietor and editor of
Program, died at PhilsdslphiA on the 9th inst.
Bills have been introduced into Congress for the
admission OF Dakota and New MEXICO into the
Union.
Two bills for the prevention Of Chinese imni-
grafton have already been introduced in the q. 6.
CongrssS
number Of engagements between Bosnian and
Austrian troops have lately taken plsee, and on the
Soth nit. the latter we're defeated in severe Eight.
past fiscal year was el6o oooo 600 over the expcnd-
tures the greater part Of which was used in paying
Of the National Debt.
The report 10 the Secretary OF the Navy Of the
United States, of the Naval Advisory Board, recon-
mends the construction OF " unAFmoFed cruising
vessels OF STEEL and q number OF rams, also tor
pedo gunboats and torpedo boats.
The Captain Of 81. NJ. s. London With 10 men in
Q pinnaoe made an unsuccessful attempt on the Sd
Of Deosmber TO capture dhov loaded With slaves
of the coast of Zangusbar. Capt. Browning and
two men were killed and three wounded.
Secretary Hunt will retain his Cabinet position,
and James will remain until the end Of the present
6scA year. 1t is reported that Kirkvood has also
remain. FreliDghuyseu and Brewster are to be
Secretary of State snd Attorney General, and the
Treasury having been filed, this makes up the
complement of the Cabinet.
BzR1M, Dec. 6.-The Emperor William, when
receiving the President and Vioe-PreSident Of the
Reichst6g emphaticslly declared that his message
read at the opening of the ReichstaR. was the
fullest expression of his innernost convictions az
to the welfare of the nation.
RoME, Dec. 6.-Ths report Of the Budget Com
mittee the estimates Of the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs states that King Humberts visit TO Vienna
and the signature Of treaty Of commerce with
France signify no less than the peace of Europe
and the security Of Italy.
ST.. PErEEssURe, Dec. 5.-Authentic news of the
Anti-Jevish riots in Odessa has only just reached
good authority that fresh outbreak of the anti
Jewish aRitation In Russia 10 considered imminent
TUNE, Dec 6.-AlthouRh Roustan states that he
will return to Tunis in fortnight, it il generally
known that he has definitely been recalled and
General Lambert will succeed him.
Tnpo1L, Dec. 9.-IntslliRsncs has been received
here that strong French column is approaching
the frontier in pursuit. of the Tunissn Insurgents
The Turkish Commander is dispatehing troops TO
the frontier.
Paris, Dec. 8.-The committee on the bill for
the sale Of the Crown jewels inspected them yes
including certain presents from foreign monarcha
and sword valued ct 10000 francs, and posses
sing artistic value. The committee is also disin-
cired to sell the Regent diamond, fearing that it
would be bought by enterprising Americans for eI
hibition. They are in favor of disposinQ of dia-
nonds to the amount of 1000, 600 francs.
LoHDoS, Dec. 6.-Dempsey. proprietor of the u
Eter ErdmiHer dforfheTn Star, was returned
from the contest in the election for member Of
Parliament for Londonderry, to fill a vacancy
caused BY the promotion of Hugh Law to be Lord
Chancellor of Ireland. This action is in obedience
to the voice from Kilinsinham Jail.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-Is is stated that the nev Earl
Of Crawford has decided that he will not offer .
reward for the recovery of the body Of his father,
but will spend any sum Of money in tracking the
thieves.
NEW YoRx, Dec. 6.-The Board of Health is tax
ing extra precautions sccount of smallpox,
thirty cases being reported last week. There
is no cause for alarm vel, except where the in
stances are concealed. The disease is very preya-
ent in Jersay City. and many residents sick with