The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1872-08-14
The News.

By the n c. Murray. which vessel arrived
here on SATURDAY, the 10Th inst, l6 days from
san Francisco, we have dates from that city to
the 25th Of July. The news is uuimportant.
The newspapers in the United States are almost
entirely taken up with controversies between the
advocates Of the different candidates for Presi-
dent One would suppose upon reading the
showing Of the various sides, that Grant aud
Greeley are about the two worst men in the
country. both being unfit TO occupy the high po-
sitioa for which they have been nominated.
Gen Grants administration, so far, has been
a successful one, and we have no doubt that if
Mr. Greeley Is elected be will also make good
President
The Geneva Arbitrators are progressing slowly,
and will probably have a prOtracted session. The
indirect CLAIMS having been withdrawn. there is
no doubt that an amicabe settlement Of the
questions at issue between the two Governments
will in the end be arrived at
On tue night Of the 18th ult., an attempt was
made to assassnate the King and Queen Of Spain.
The following are the kilograms IN relation to
the matter:
NADEID July l9-At midnight last night an at
tempt was made TO assassiuate the King aud Queen
Of Spain. Their carriage was fired on. One OF the
assassius was killed aud two were captured. The
King and Queen were driving bome from tue Palace
Garden when the Wouldbe assassins fired upon
them Neither was hurt, however There is i'm
meuse excitement in the city.
The assailauts Of the King and Queen comprised
party Of men who were conveniently posted in tue
street one OF the assailauts was immediately killed
by an attendant Of the royal party The greatest in
diguation is everywhere expressed at the cowsrdly
deed.
The tranquility fthe city is uudisturhed, although
when accounts of the affair began to be generally
circulated there was much excitement. Crowds
gathered in The ngighborhood Of where the aNaek
had been made and at four o'clock almost the entire
population OF Madrid were fastening through the
streets.
Their Msjesties maintained self-possession during
the scene OF excitement which eusued upon the at.
tack and when quiet had been in measure restored
they proceed 10 the Palace, where they now re-
ceiying the members OF the Ministry civil aud mill
tary authorities OF theeity aud Populations the
people.
Much enthusiasm Is manifested in the rejoicing
over the failure Of the murderous attack
MADRID, July 2L-The three would be assassius
OF the King. and twenty seven accompiiceS have
been arrested. Admiral Topete warned the author
tiles against dangerous demonstrations. The Is
cape ofhe King was narrow aud the horses attached
to the royal carriage received several pistol shots
MADRID, July ga large sum Of money was
found on one Of the prisoners engaged in the al
tempted assassination Of their Maiestics Il is be-
icved the assassins the hired instruments of
political conspiracy. Previous 20 the attack, the
King had been warEed anonymously that bis life
was in danger. At tue time oftbe attack, sharp
engagement occurred with the w0uld-be assassins
aud police and the Kings escort His Majesty him
self was anxious to participate but was prevented.
1t is believed that the parties arrested were the same
who assassiuated General PIim.