The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-05-13
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
From Our Exchanges - Up to
Date of 5th Inst.

ROME, May 4.-The commercial treaty
between Germany and Austria Hungary
has become the topic Of comment by the
press generally. In interesting ulterior
consequences it bids fair to become a
matter OF the greatest concern to the
people OF the United States. 1t is an
nounced that Germany and Austria
Hungary have invited Italy, Switzerland
and Belgium to join in a convention in
Vienna for the avowed purpose of FORM
ing coalition of central European states
against protectionist countries. 1t is not
yet known that Italy has consented TO
join the convention at Vienna. II she
should, it would seem that the political
ties OF the triple alliance are stronger
than her commercial necessities, for
among her best friends, commercially
considered, are France and the United
States.
Late advices from Chile state that
Balmaceda is nearing the end of his re-
sources and prospects of conquering.
dis efforts to negotiate loan in Europe
have failed.
Alfred Eaton, of the steamer Pemptos,
has got himself into trouble in San Fran
| cisco by trying to bribe customs Off
| clal to allow nine japanese women to
land. The bride offered was $40.
The grip is creating sad havoc in Eng
land. Advices from that country show
that the epidemic of influenza is spread
| ing, and that many manufacturing con-
Germs have been compelled to shu. down
on account OF its prevalence. The physi-
clans are still discussing the visitation,
but no one thus far has been able to ex-
plain why the disease has been so severe
and widespread during the past two
years.
The apprehension felt that there would
be general strike throughout England
on May day was dissipated by the re-
suit. Perhaps the workingmen felt thai
demand for higher wages or shorter
time would hardly be justified while EN-
ployers were being compelled to shu
down on account OF overproduction.
1t is stated that the steamers crossing
the Atlantic from Spanish ports to Mex
leo, are infected with smallpox.
CHICAGO, May A Washington spe
cial says: The outlook now is that close
season will be declared by the United
States Government, and the North Am
erican Company won't have any catcf
this year. If it shuts out it's own lessee
the Government may be counted tt
make short work OF seal poachers, re
CARELESS of the feelings of the Canadians
Bismarck's foreshadowing of his cours,
in the Reichstag is not over assuring Il
the Government. He Gays he will no
attack the Emperor or his measures, bu
he pretty clearly indicates that he will
oppose some of his young sovereign's pc
policies, especially in the case of domesti
affairs.
1t is proposed to get the physicians Q
the American republics together at tn
Worlds Fair and compare notes.
The Alaskan explorers, Wells an,
party, are safe. They have arrived a
Port Townsend from Sitka on the steam
ship Mexico. Their experience hav
been of a thrilling character, and vii
appear in the New York journal whic
sent the party out.
PARIS, May 2.-The French Govern
ment has refused the demand of tn
executors of the will of the late Primo
Napoleon in regard to the latter's fins
place of burial. The executors ash. thai
according to- the terms OF the Prince
J will, his body should be inferred on tn
Isle OF Sanguinaires, near Ajaccio, Coz
sica.
ROME, May At has been decided
from motives of economy, that Italy wi
not take official part IN the Chicago e1
position, to which Americans shout
Ike no exception, as Italy took no off
cial part in the French exposition {
1889. The Government proposes to SUI
.. press the Ministry OF Posts and Telt
graphs, and has withdrawn the offer
Government aid to the proposed Colun
bus celebration at Genoa.