The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1882-06-07

Yokohama.
On Monday afternoon. the train running from
Punchbovl 10 the Marine Railway met with a
slight accident Some obstacle having been placed
on tbs rails as is supposed, by some children. the
engine was thrown of and also several of the cars
The engineer received some severe bruises, and a
native girl who was riding on the hindermOst car
also met with a few injuries. These juvenile train
wreckers have been successful in the first attempt
but it Is hoped that measures will be taken TO pre-
vent repetition Of their dangerous pastime.
The Attorney General stated in the Assembly on
Monday last that in his opinion, the late Ministry
did well in securing the services Of the present
Chinese interpreter at 500 per month. The
amount asked for the ensuing biennial period.
5000, was in case the services Of Anglo-SaIon,
who understood the language thoroughly, could be
engaged. Notwithstanding the able argument of
the Attorney-G General, supplemented by that of the
Hon. c. Il. Bishop, the Representatives failed to
reduced the appropriation of 5000 to $500
Wednesday last was a very rras1u day in the Leg
islative Hall. debate arose out of resolution
introduced by Nr. kalua but many of the speak
ers got wide Of the mark and flung insinuations
at one another that caused the interference Of the
President The Ministry defeated the resolution
which they considered a victory. On Friday the
tables were turned. In discussing the appropria-
ton, the representatives had things all their own
way. Judges salaries were reduced, and many
important items struck ont in opposition to the,
ministerial ticket
Our journalistic friends Mr.. E. W. Townsend Of
the Morning call, and Mr.. L. c. Macfarlane of the
Wasp, left for San Francisco by the city Of Neig
IOrt after a stay on these Islands Of seven weeks.
These gentlemen have been ieted and entertained
wherever they visited. They thoroughly enjoyed
themselves and fully appreciated the universal hos
pltality that was extended to them. The WGsp has
always been n staunch friend of Hawaii. and we
"A word Of rgnnu1ItlOu and a lpluluu
hand If necessary in the columns Of the widely
read call We wish these gentlemen pl bon roy
age.
MAUI.
Coal still comes in for Spreckelsville. The last
cargo was by the schooner Mona.
The 70. H. D'woa5 left Kahului on Thursduy
last with 40 tons of sugar and Is passengers Mr..
). i. Alexander and family were among the num-
Der
The Clans SyrerEs1s and the Cyaas leave Kahului
some time this week. They may be expected to
have early dispatch. as sugar accumulates in the
storehouses at a great rate.
The dust on the vindward side Of the Island is
awful, and is the despair of all good housewives
1t Is said that II will go through inch plank
easily as through a gOssamer veil.
Lodgings and boarding house have been erected
for the men who are employed upon Mr.. Spreckcls
new ditch. The buildings are situated on the
Waihee side Of the river, and are clean and com
Portable. We are told that the WORK will be pushed
as fast as possible
Mons. Auguste's vines at wiiluku are doing
splendidly: it is a pleasure to wander through his
vineyards; there are hundreds Of punches in fine
condition; when they are ripe they will be a beau
tiful sight. Mons Auguste understands his bust
ness and expects 70 get fine results.
The English Church at Waikiki, since the late
improvements, is a very neat structure. Tie IN
slightly iron rod apology for a tower has been ad-
vantageOusly replaced by a neat shingled belfry.
The rood screen, presented a short time since by
Mr.. Giles of Waikiki, has been put up, and looks
very neat, greatly adding to the appearance Of
the building Altogether the little church can be
regarded as a credit to the rising city Of Maui.