The Hawaiian gazette., 1885-01-14
SPECIAL FOREIGN NEWS.

NV YORK, Jan. 1.-Articles of Incorporation of
electric railroad to run from Far Rockaway 10
the Long Island Railroad have been filed; capital,
100000.
HAVANA, Jan. 1.-The cattle growers show much
dissatisfaction regarding the stipuations refer
ring to American cattle, beef and meats of all
classes,
LONDON Jan. 1.-Another dynamite hoax has
been perpetrated on the public A bag containing
two pounds of iron filing with fuse attached was
found under an arch at the Waterloo depot
LONDON Jan. 1.-The Greenwich Observatory
began using the new system of universal time at
midnight.
VIENNA. Jan. 1.-The Tdgbldf says that the Khe-
dive of Egypt, encouraged by the advice of the
German Government, has refused to comply with
England's demand to convene the Chamber of No
tables for the purpose of voting reduction of the
land tax and pronouncing in favor of the English
financial proposals.
ROME, Jan. 1.-The Papal Journals state that the
Patriarch of Constantinople repudiates the reli-
gious authority of the Gar of Russia and prefers
to abandon the Greek rite for the Latin rite. The
Patriarch Is coming to Rome. The Vatican au-
thorities are preparing to give him a solemn and
pompous reception.
LONDON, Jan. lit is reported that the French
Government is negotiating with the Government
of the United States of Columbia for the cession
purchase of the islets off the northwest coast of
Panama, upon which to form n French naval sta
ton.
NV ORLEANS. Jan. There was a cold dry
norther to-day. The change in the weather had a
beneficial effect on the attendance at the Worlds
Exposition, which was encouragingly numerous.
During the day the music hall concerts by the Mex
lean band were well attended.
MADRID Dec. 2S.-The official report shows that
266 persons killed in the provinces of Malaga
and Grenada by the recent earthquake The pop
ulation of Granada is still camped in the squares.
The richer classes are lodging in carriages along
the promenade.
CAIRO, Jan. 1.-General wolseley has received a
small piece of paper with General GOrdon's genu-
iue seal on the back, dated December 14th, saving
that Khartoum is all right. A dispatch has been
received from the Mudir stating that an Arab from
FL Mahdi's camp reached Dongola. He affirms
that Ell Mahdis followers are gathered in force at
Mizanelneke, twelve hours march south of Om-
derman.
KoRII. Jan. 1.-General Gordon's note was not
inch square. The paper rolled up about
the size of pin and was sewn in a seam in one of
the messengers garments. General Gordon esti-
mates the Mahdi's force at from 10000 to $1,000
men. The messenger adds that in a recent engage
ment one of the enemy's guns was disabled. The
hhartoum garrison Is able to hold out. General
Gordon spends his nights in ceaseess watch visit
ing the outposts to see that every sentry IS on the
alert. He has two palaces, with guns mounted on
each. He always examines the guns at daybreak
in order that he may assure himself that they are
properly primed and ready for action. He then
lies down and sleeps during the greater part of the
day. General Gordon is described as cheerful. The
men are well SuDpueu Win TOBACCO. rive DOatS OF
the Black Watch contingent have arrived at Korti
having accomplished the journey in a shorter time
than any body of troops which has preceded them
The Hussars were sent ahead yesterday.
CAmo, Jan. There is great rejoicing here over
the good tidings from General Gordon.
NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-The Times-DsmocI'at's
Franklin special says: Sugar making has closed in
this parish. The result is disastrous to the plant
ers, the yield with few exceptions, has not been
satisfactory. This, coupled with the low prices of
the product, has discouraged and depressed the
planters. The small yield is due to the extent of
the drought of July, August and September, pro-
ducing short, hard cane, with q heavy woody fibre
and little saccharine matter. Quite large area
planted in the lower edge of the parishes was swept
away by high water. The crop generally from
those will fall largely short of last year.
The prospect for the coming year, In view of the
proposed ratification of the Mexican and Spanish
treaties, and the difficulty of procuring advances
to cultivate the crop is very gloomy. Planters
in great doubt as to the proper course TO pur-
sue. No contracts with laborers for the new year
are being made and much apprehension is felt as
TO their future as they are without means of sup
port and wholly dependent upon their daily labor.