The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-12-13

ain, IN her treaty, being accorded
the most favored nation treatment.
The Pekin Government urges
that the United States. by the
adoption Of the Chinese Exclusion
Act, has broken her treaty with
China, and has thereby excluded
Great Britain from the benefit of
the most favored nation clause.
Lord Rosebery, however, insists
upon the withdrawal Of the pro-
hibition, maintaining that the
Anglo-Chinese treaty OF 1856 con-
ceded Great Britain the right now
demanded.
This declaration is not considered
at Washington as an abrogation of
/ the treaty.
The Herald correspondent at
Montevideo telegraphed yesterday /:
have just heard from Santo Tome,
Rio Grande do Sui. that q revolu-
ton has broken out there and that
the authorities have again been de-
posed. 1t is said that men are
fiocking to the scene of the dis
turbance from all parts OF the
/ province and from Uruguay.
The North German Llovd
steamer Spree was towed into
Queenstown on December 4, dis
abled with a broken shaft. The
shaft went through the bottom of
the vessel and q panic prevailed,
but 1t was found that only one
compartment and the second cabin
were flooded, and the steamer was
towed safely 100 miles.
The Academy Of Sciences, Paris,
viii soon have an observatory on
Mont Blanc.
Afzul II Mulk, reigning sove-
reign of Chitral, and his younger
brother have been murdered by
Sher Afzul Kahn, brother OF the
sovereign. He gathered small
following, and after the murders
seized the throne. It is reported
that the Amer of Afghanistan is
supporting the usurper.
4 party Of Danish immigrants
has been stopped on the border of
Nova Scotia, and sent back to St.
Johns. The United States autho-
rites viii not permit them to enter
this country.
In a public debate Oh the ques-
ton Of annexation to the United
States at Montreal, four prominent
speakers took part. The American
eagle was Kissed and a riot was
barely avoided. However, there
were many voters in favor of poll
teal union with the States.
In bull fight at Artiago, Mex
leo, four of the wild beasts broke
loose and charged the spectators,
killing and injuring many.
In Berlin it is believed by the
opposition that Won Caprivi's at
tempt TO force the increased army
appropriation through, will result
in his defeat and downfall. The
bill calls for 535, 100000 marks.
An attack made by Dervishes on
Fort Tamrin, near Tokar, was very
determined. a body of cavalry cut
the road leading to the fort in order
TO prevent re-enforcements from
reaching the Egyptian garrison.
The Dervishes then fercely attack
ed the fort. The Egyptian irregu-
lars opened a brisk fire and the
Dervishes were literally moved
down. One hundred were killed,
and a large number were wounded.
The Emperor of Germany will
send to the Worlds Fair what viii
be one of the most remarkable and
attractive features to be seen at
Chicago next year. 1t viii consist
Of the collection of presents receiv-
ed by his grandfather, Emperor
William; his father, Emperor
Frederick, and himself from the
sovereigns Of Europe and the peo-
pie of Germany. The collection is
to be intrusted to the care of the
Latin-American Department. The
presents consist Of jewels and other
personal ornaments of silver, plate,
decorations and an infinite variety
OF other articles. The collection is
worth millions Of dollars.
Small pox is spreading gener-
ally in England, and the authori-
ties are alarmed over their in
ability to check It's ravages. Doctors
are working day and night vaccin-
ating.
Sporting.
Jim Corbett is to be sued for d.
vorce by his wife. He and his
manager Brady expect to erect a
mammoth building in Chicago and
hold daily sparring exhibitions
therein during the Worlds Fair.
Aleck Greggains and Martin Cos
tello fought an eighty-round draw
at the Coney Island Athletic Club
on the 2Sth nit.
The Los Angeles club has cap
tured the base ball championship
OF the Coast.
jim Quirk of Canada and Tom
Morris Of Orange county, Canada,
are matched to run IS yards at
Santa Ana, Cal, on the 10th. The
ro1,rsa Il sat At $4,000 hut this