The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1877-05-16

governments ended IN those states, out the polcy
which has brought about these results has Turned
large portion of the Republican party against Mr..
Hayes. But he is not candidate for, reelection.
and he can smile at the writings of the Republican
party.
WAR; WAR;
The war cloud has ut last burst. The mutterings
of the storm which has been growing louder and
louder during the past years has at last broke
out into the terrible thunder of and the clash
of arms. Arbitrators and peace makers have done
their best but it decreed in the Councils of the
Eternal that the punishment of terrible war should
be inflicted upon the perpetrators Of those shocking
atrocities committed in Herzegovina, Bosnia and
Bulgaria Russia is to be used the instrument to
carry the designs of Providence in this war If
Russia does not make Il of aggrandizement she
will the uaorrf support of Europe and of the
majority of mankind The Gar in his manifesto to-
day says: {" Having exhausted pacific efforts we are
compelled by the haughty obstnacy of the Porte to
proceed to decisive acts feeling that equity
and dignity enoin it. By her refusal Turkey places
us under the necessity of having recourse to arms.
Profoundly convinced of the justice of and
committing ourselves the grace of the Most High,
we make known to our faithful subjects that the mo-
ment foreseen. when we pronounce words to which
all Rus STA responded with complete unanimity has
now arrived. We expressed the intention to act in
dependentIy when deemed it necessary. and when
Russia's honor shall demand it. In now invoking
the blessing of God upon armies we give them
the order to cross the Turkish frontier"
soxEtsrSG ABOUT STEAMBOATS,.
They are bringing steamboats, across the country
from New York by railroad. The boats first
built entire at Green Point, New York, then every
piece of timber and machinery is taken apart, num-
bered. and shipped by rail. They have brought out
two boats in this way, the San Rafael and saueito.
1t requires 100 to bring each boat to this city.
After these boat pieces have all arrived they are
joined together and the boats are launched at the
Potrero. These boats intended for the route
between this city and San Quentin, and were built
for Mr.. Latham. The cost Of each vessel exceeds
25Oo0 and each boat is guaranteed to maintain u
speed of % miles IN hour.
MORE boats.
Near the Rolling Mills at the Potrero Mr. Collyer
is building boat for the Dumbarton route. The
boat 2g2 eet1ong, AZ feet beam, aud u feet hold.
She is nearly ready launch. THIS boat will be the
largest, handsomest the beet appointed, and alto
geher the elegant steamer that floats upon the
bay. About half n mile from this boat stands the
frame of propeller which being built by DicSe
Bros. for the Hawaiian Government. This boat will
be the largest sea-gong steamer that has ever been
entirely constructed in San Francisco. She is to be
III feet by q feet 3 inches beam IL feet 5 inches
depth of hold Il feet inches draught. and about
600 tons capacity. Her engines being built by
the RIsdon Iron Works of this city. This craft is
designed for 10 knots hour, and will cost about
$4,000. She will be ready about the middle of July.
TRAINING SHIP.
The jamestown has made two trips to your port,
! "a =. \ .N..H..
count OF eca2sE.uGG provisions for the bays being
much cheaper * han anywhere else. This train
ing shi:' has proved great benefit, afordng
it does seho9fAf nstruction tor many boys whO
might become the worst hoodlums of the city. The
first examination of boys for promotion under the
auspices of the training ship Committee of the Board
Of Supervisors, proved very satisfactory. Three
prizes. consisting of silver cups, donated by San
Francisco jewellers, were awarded. The first prize
for seamanshp, the second for attention duty, and
the third for studies fourth prize of medal was
awarded for exemplary conduct. The Committee
commended Commander Glass very highly for the
efficiency and progress OF the school, The list OF
graduates sisted of % boys who recommended
as able to perform duty sailors board of men
of-war merchant vessels.
COMMERCIAL.
The d. c. Murray arrived on the 10th inst, and
sailed on the 18th direct for Ho. The Mary Belle
Roberts sailed for Honolulu the 18th inst.
Under the excitement of news from Europe.
gold has advanced to lO73 legal tenders 944 to
94S silver half dollars per cent discount.
Owing to an advance of sugar In New York, local
refners have raised the lots bbls. cent
all round; quotaSle follows; powdered, IS3c;
crushed, cube aud fine crushed, lS4s; extra granu.
lated, l3c; yellow C, lie; C. D., lO3c; refined
yellow, lO4c.
Coal is now selling low in this market; quotable
Seattle at IS per ton.
For many years -four in this city has been selling
at lower rates than in any other of the leading
kets of the country. For the present. however this
article is likely to have dear relation most faui
lies. The millers have just made advance of 25S
per bbl, raising the jobbing for SS.37
payable in silver, 81 .s74 in gold These are the
highest figures IN five years. EScISAL.