The Hawaiian gazette., 1888-07-03

III. to the people or his accession to the
throne was issued June 18th, immedi-
ately after the burial of Frederick the
Peaceful. 1t begins with reference to
his fathers death, following so quickly
that OF his grandfather, and proceeds to
relate the virtues of his father. He
prays God will help him to follow in his
fathers footsteps, and closes by appeal
ing to the fidelity OF the people. No
mention is made of politics.
The funeral of Emperor Frederick
took place on Monday, 18th instant, and
was devoid OF pomp.
The Situation.
Count Kalnoky, the Minister Of For
eign Affairs, In an address to the Aus
trian delegations, said the change in
the German Government was the most
important event of recent history The
alliance between Germany and Austria
and Hungary was strong, but it be-
hooves each country to rely upon itself
and to solidify its defenses in view of
the European situation.
Vienna politicians now admit that
Herr Tisza's speech, connected with
other Austrian utterances and with
measures since taken by the Govern
ment, is undoubtedly a serious symp-
tom In well-informed quarters at the
Austrian capital it is stated that the
European situation is in general much
the same as it has been for year, but
that in various matters of detail ii
it growing acute. The details are
the action of the MoAtenegrin raiders,
attributed of course to Russian intrigue,
renewed concentration OF Russian troops
on the Austrian and German frontiers,
reprisal OF Germany against France and
Russia, and the cabinet crisis in Bull
garia. The worst symptom, according
to these authorities, is the continued
massing of troops, and one fear xpressed
is conveyed by the sentence that the
portentous moment" isnow necessarily
to be expected Immediately.
Behring Sea Fisheries.
In the House OF Commons Edward
Gourley asked the Government whether
it was true that the American Govern
ment had officially announced the de-
parture of the war-ship Dolphin and
other armed vessels to the Behring Sea,
with instructions to seize British or other
vessels engaged in seal-hshing. Gourley
asked whether the Government had sent
warship to warn the masters of British
sealers OF the result of infringing the
Alaskan fishery laws, and whether the
vessels seized in 1886 and 1887 had been
released.
Sir James Ferguson, the Parliamen-
tary Secretary of the Foreign Office, re-
piled that so far as the Government knew
no such announcement had been made
by the American Government. An order
had been gwen from Washington that
three British vessels seized in 1886 should
be restored to their owners. In regard
to the vessels seized in 1887 the Govern
ment had not heard that any had been
restored, but understood that proceed
ings were making progress.
1t is rumored at Victoria, B. c., that
the order for the Caroline to cruise in
Behring Sea has been countermanded.
French Politics.
Paul Deroulede, the Boulangist candi-
date, is at the foot Of the poll in lthe
election for member of the Chamber Of
Deputies, in the department OF Char
ente. The Bonspartist candidate re-
ceived the largest number of votes but
not the majority requisite for election,
and second ballot was to be taken.
The first motion made by Gen. Bou-
LANCER in the Chamber for urgency in
his proposal for amendment of the Con-
stitution, was voted down, 377 to 1856.
After the defeat of the motion the Cham
Der resolved, by a vote of 335 to 10, that
the speech of NJ. Floquet should be pla-
carded publicly throughout France.
This speech of the Premier was very sar-
castle, reminding Boulanger that at his
age, ffty-one, the great Napoleon had
died, and he asked what chance there
was that the Generals ambition would
attain anything.
Marshal Lebeuf, hero of the French
contingent in the Crimean war, has died
after military career of fifty-fve years.
Mrs. James Brown Potter the actress
has separated from her husband, who
was estranged by her refusal to leave
the stage. She has sailed for London.
Anxiety is felt in Europe regarding
Stanley the explorer. Several Belgian
explorers offer to 60 in search oil Stanley,
but only by the Congo route and with a
caravan of the most trusted men.