Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-01-01

recognize the Irish movement az q great revolu-
tonary act, and the only one which ever stood
any chance of success. Mr.. Parnell knows that
actual force in a military se-se is absurd He
also knows that force of kind is necessary to
achieve the aims of Ireland. III the League is
wise and able enough to exercise its power. with
out provoking collision II may, in the opinion
of many, dictate its terms, even to England. IL
took an army to dig Captain Boycott's iurnips,
yet despite that army Boycott had to leave his
home with his family forever. We read that the
Codstream guards are coming, yet 100000 Saxon
soldiers might occupy the country without affect
ing the situation in the slightest degree. Whole
sale evictions might take place, but the soldiers
could not stand guard over every evicted farmer,
and the farms would be reoccuped soon the
soldiers left. The armies of the world could not
compel the payment of rent, or force men to work
for obnoxious fellowmen, or keep shop keepers
from refusing to sell. Coercive acts, few months
ago, would have been effective, but now they will
be useless The people have learned their power
too well TO be cowed.
Herald Dublin dispatch reads: The winter
campaign of the Irish land has not reached
the end Of its fast stage. Tho State trials are
Lament for January 9Th. The Boycott incident
is over. Nothing particularly engages the atten-
ton of the Land Leagues power. This power
has within three months, become overwhelm-
ing that |, without fear of contradiction, assert
that the reins of Government in Ireland are prac-
tically in the hands of Mr.. Parnell and his sup
porters. The Irish leaders have obtained and are
extending their rule by means 40 unique and
extraordinary that the most intelligent observer
can hardly understand its direct power or compre-
bend its terrible significance. A general strike
against the payment of rent, forcbe resistance to
those who attempt to force payment, combined
opposition 10 every legal process and intimidation
of all persons attempting to carry out the law,
crowned by that new and extraordinary engine of
force now called "Boycotting," are elements
creating an open, armed revolution. The Boycott
incident showed what was necessary to resist the
Land League. Another incident at New Pallas,
County of Limerick il equally significant. Several
days ago an iron hut was taken down to New Pal
las for erection on Bourke's farm, but could not
removed account of the resistance of the
people there. IL lay until to-day surrounded
night and day by police, who themselves were
surrounded by hundreds Of people, determined
not to allow it to be taken away. The removal of
this ridiculous hut became n national question
and n force OF 200 troops, including infantry and
hlssars, and two guns of the royal artillery, were
ordered to the scene, and removed the hut at day
break. The people were advised strongly not to
come into collision with the overwhelming force,
80 the hut was quietly removed. The crowd that
witnessed the unusual spectacle in the village
largely made up of women and young lads. With
out wishing to be au alarmist l feel certain that
the revolution cannot end without bloodshed I'M
less capitulation be made to the Land League,
which is out of the question. The rising may be
small and ineffective, but 1t is considered nevita-
BILE by many who are familiar with the state of
the country. 1t is beyond question that the new
Land bill, however extreme, will not satisfy the
Land League, and the movement should be con-
sidered in all its Significance. Without quoting
the previous utterances of numerous members of
sary to refer to Mr.. Davis speech at land meet
ing to-day that, it is very important that their
friends in the north of Ireland, who were now
rapidly wheeling into line, should at once under
stand that the Land League movement was not a
movement for the purpose of bringing rent down
to Grtfth's valuations. Its object was to remove
Grfith's valuations and landlordism out of the
country"
ST.. PETERSBURG, November 3O.-The police at
Charkoff have seized several printing presses, to-
gether with daggcrs, revolyers copies of revolu-
honary organ and forged passports, and have
arrested two reyoutionists.
ROME, November 30.-In the Chamber of Depu-
ties this evening, after several orders of the day
had been introduced, Sgnor Mancini proposed a
resolution, signed by twenty members, declaring
that the Chamber, desiring to pronounce upon the
important reforms which the wants of the coun-
try require, passed to the order of the day. Signor
Mancini then examined all the questions raised in
regard to the policy of the government. drawing
conclusions which showed complete confidence in
the Ministry. Premier Carroll said that the Min.
istry accepted Signor Mancini's motion ex-
preston of full confidence, and, in view of the
state of parties in the Chamber it is considered at
a remarkable victory for the Government.
ST.. PETERSBURG, November 3O.-The ice on the
Volga suddenly broke at Nijni-Novgorod, in con
sequence of the warm weather. Five steamers
and thirty barges were destroyed, and large guam.
titles of grain, naphtha and fish lost. The dam
age done is immense.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, November 3Oth-The Monte
negrins have occupied the whole district of Dull
cigno. Prince Nikta promised the inhabitants OF
the coded district liberty of worship, amnesty and
security of tenure in regard to property.
LONDON, November 3Oth.-The Governor of Ma
tai telegraphs that one European and fourteen
natives were killed in a skirmish with Basutos.
RADsIE, November 29th.-The Montenegrins
have sent a force to guard the new boundary
which so far has been maintained without inter
ruption. The Turks kept at u distance of 5O(
PAGES on the entry of the Montenegrins into Dull
cigno. Delegates from the fleet and General Pc
trovic and staff were met by deputation of citi
zens. The Montenegrin flag was hoisted ON the
fortress with salute of twenty-one guns. The
town il quiet.
CALCUTTA, November 29th.-Events forshadow
the speedy evacuation of Khybur Pass the sole
remaining fruit of the British campaign in North
ern Afghanistan. p"
News from the outbreak in Cashmere is reassur
ing The Maharajah is, however, pushing forward
achievements.
TEHERAN, November 29th.-Sheik Abdullah j,
reported to be negotiating with the principa
kurds to form coalition against Persia in the
spring.
TEHERAN, November 3Oth-A report has beer
received here that Sadik, son of Sheik Abdullah
with several thousand Kurds, had advanced close
on to Urumish and captured two guns. The Per
sian commander has left Urumish to engage il
battle.
Accounts received by the city Of Toxic describ,
the trial trip of the new steamer Meifoo She left
Shanghai October 18th for Canton, sailing under
the American flag, and made a rapid passage OF
three and half days. She was expected to leave
for San Francisco, via Honolulu about the 25th OF
October, and will probably put in her appearance,
here early in December. Whilst nomiilally tn,
property of the China Merchants Steam Naviga
ton Company, it is asserted that she is in reaiit,
owned by the American firm Of s. O. Farnham d
Co., of Shanghai. The Meifoo was originally
British ssiling vessel, and, although in process
conversion into steamer she was cut in two ant
Heightened hfty-seven and half feet, still tn,
fact remains that she is foreign built. II has beer
the custom for number Of years to allow vessels
purchased in Chinese waters by citizens of tn,
United States to fly the stars and stripes provis
ionaly that is, they at liberty TO trade ON til,
coast of China, Japan and the Eastern Seas, under
certificate granted by u United States Consul
The question now arises, if the Meifoo arrives il
the port of San Francisco flying the American
flag whether she is not liable to seizure, as an Ac
Of Congress especially forbids any vessel ass,lm
ing our nationality if built outside Of the United
States.