The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-01-28
FOREIGN NEWS.
By the arrival of the bark Cyane from San Fran
cisco, we have dates to January 10th.
Pacific Coast Items.

By the arrival of the bark Cyane from San Fran
cisco, we have dates to January 10th.
Pacific Coast Items.
The Legislature elected under the new Constitu-
ton assembled in Sacramento aud organized on
Republican party basis. Governor Perkins was
vigorous and faithful discharge of public duties,
looking to the good of the State. The new Con-
stitution IS promised his support.
The well known Emperor Norton dropped dead
in the street on the evening of the sth.
Heavy snow storms along the overland railway
have destroyed many snow sheds and blocked and
delayed trains.
Eastern States.
The Maine trouble is the all-absorbine topic
The Legislature proceeded TO organize at Augusta
on the 18th. Members elect with and without certi-
fcates, counted out members and contestants
were admitted to the floor On the call of the roll
Hale OR. moved to include certain names not
called and supported his motion by speech which
was cheered by the immense crowd in waiting
Governor Garcelon finally declared the House or
ganlsed, there being quorum present. The quo
rum consisted of 20 Fusionists and l Republican
(Hale.) In the organization of the Senate the
Republicans caused the record of continual pro-
tests that the proceedings were illegal as emanat
ing from persons not elected. A dispatch to the
Boston Herald CDem;) says, Hale acted the part of
a gentleman but the Fusionists rushed things
through IN disgraceful manner. joint COM
mlttee was finally appointed to investigate the
charges of fraud The Republicans propose to
injunction restraining the Treasurer from paying
mileage, etc.
On the 9th Major General Chamberlain assum-
ed military command of the State He is Presi-
dent of Bowdoin College and Republican Swan
In the House alleges that an attempt has been
made by White for the Republicans to bride him
for $1,000 to resign, whereby working majority
would be left in the House for the Republicans.
White utterly denies this.
Washington.
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CONSUL at Honolulu Internal Revenue Collector
IN San francisco, but 1t meets with strong oppo-
sition.
A bill to restrict Chinese immigration has been
introduced.
An accident occurred on the elevated railroad ;
two trains collided and were smashed; no one was
killed and the wrecked trains did not fall into the
street below owing to the side guards which have
thus proved to be all claimed for them.
Iilden denies any knowledge of or connection
with the Maine business. He has had too much
private business to attend to, so he says.
The Greenback National Convention has been
called to meet at Chicago, June 10th.
Deadwood had another serious fire and it was
feared at one time that the whole city would be
again destroyed. The wind was blowing hurri-
cane at the time.
European Items.
Discussion is general throughout Europe on the
eastern defenses of Germany, on the Russian from
tier; article the subject from a leading mill
tary man in Germany is considered significant. So
far there are no other indications of war between
all directions. 1t is probable that nothing except
the Nihist troubles could induce Russia to attack
Germany, as a diversion from home troubles
Although compelled to evacuate Cabul, the At
ghans declare that they will not cease to fight till
the English are expelled from the country.