The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1869-06-02
American News.

CHICAGO, April 23.-The Senate, in the
executive session, had a lively spat over the
nomination of Mr.. WadswOrth, of Kentucky,
| for Commissioner to settle international
claims with Mexico, but finally confirmed it.
Is was charged that he was a Democrat, and
voted in Congress against the war measures
The President mas withdrawn the nomina-
tons of L. NJ Burson, for Chief Justice of
Montana; II. Richardson, for District Attor-
ney of Montana, and of H. A. Miller, for
Minister to the Sandwich Islands
The nominations of Mr. Jones, for Bel
ginm, and Mr.. Sanford for Spain, were laid
on the table, several Senators denouncing
! these appointments as eminently improper,
declaring that The Senate must do something
Tor the responsibility of the diplomatic SER
vice. A strong effort will be made to con-
firm Mr.. Jones, on the ground that he was
personal friend of the President, but it was
replied that too many have already been
confirmed on that ground.
The IribuHes special says that in the exc
cutive session, Messrs. Ttayer, Pomeroy,
and Harlan attempted to defeat the Presi-
dents Indian policy. They secured report
of the Committee against two Quaker Su.
perintendants and several Quaker agents.
These Senators, with a few others, were
promptly on hand at the close of the recess,
with the purpose of rushing the whole thing
through while many were absent but the
design was partly defeated by the return of
the absent friends
The nomination of Richards as Agent for
for the Delewares, was tabled, others were
rejected, and some were reported again.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-Among appoint
ments not acted on were those of John II.
Hutchinson, Minister to the Hawaiian Is
lands; a. H. MARYLAND, Third Assistant
Postmaster-General; Jas. L. Foley, Secre-
tary of Legation to Madrid; Frank NJ. Pix
ley, United States Attorney for California:
VIM. A. Davis, Receiver of Aublic Moneys
at Stocton; Jas. V. Schofeld Consul at
Hakodrdi; Kelly, Postmaster at New York.
WASHINGTON, April 26-It has been aseer-
tanned from an authentic sourse that only six
vessels will be employed on public service in
Cuban waters, the number being necessarily
limited by the act that Congress made great
reductions in the personnel of the navy; but
this number is sufficient for all legitimate pur-
poses, no trouble with the Spanish authorities
being apprehended. The fitting ont of seye-
raj iron-clads has no other significance than
the desire of the Navy Department to save
them from decay, TO which vessels out of com
missions are exposed.
CAICAGo, April ga Republican special
says Minister Hale,s resignation having been
accepted and Sanford,s nomination rejected.
the Spanish nilsson is now vacant. Gen
Sickles will be speedily appointed to fill the
vacancy, in accordance with the amended
civil tenure law. A change has been decided
on in the Brazil mission, but nobody is vet
selected. 1t is certain that Pile will not he
reappointed. Minister Sanford will remain
at Brussels, unless Designs, which is thought
likely. Bartlett remains as Minister to Swe-
den, though change will probably be made
this summer.
A correspondent who has interviewed Senator
Sumner on the Alabama claims and the opin-
ions of the British press, says Sumner thinks
the assertions of the British press should be
received with much caution, for the reason
that England never likes to be told the truth. |
particularly when she is in the wrong. He
did not express any surprise at the irritation |
or even alarm which now exists in that coun-
try, since the British people have seen the |
unanimity with which the Senate supported |
his views and rejected the Johnson-Stanely |
treaty, to which state of facts they will soon |
have added, despite the shifts Of the London |
Tunes, the disagreeable alternative that Presi- /
dent Grant comedies completely with his views.
Sumner thinks the difficulty will not lead TO
war, as he is fully convinced England will
pay the amount of our bill in preference to
fighting. Hoping for an amicable arrange
ment, the Senator declares there shall be no /
yielding on the part Of the American people
after Motley has made know their wishes to
the England Cabinet.
NV York, May 3,-The Rerald's Cuba
special says the ReTolutionists held Con-
gress, April 18Th, at Liberanon. Over 80
representatives were present from all parts of
the island, Cespedss presented resolutions
declaring that the Revolutionary party is
lighting foE Independence from Spain and
annexation to the United States Gen. Quesada
was again elected Generalissimo. The dele
gates were enthusiastic. sanguine, and deter.
mined.
The Express says Marshal Barlow has re-
ceiTed reliable information that steamer
left this port last night for Cuba, with 800
men, each provided with rife and uniform.
The vessel also took large quntity of light
clothing, and provisions to last month or
six weeks, the Express adds that anotherexpedi-
hon is preparing, and the Marshall is inves-
tigating the matter.
1t is reported that the Spanish have cap
tured several members Of the Revolutionary
Commission u