The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-07-05

following news: Up to June 22nd, the new
Gibson ministry of King Kalakaua were very
popular. They have their own way with the
Legislative assembly now in session. Premier
Gibson has introduced loan bill, which no
doubt will pass to bNrrow two million dollars
to promote immigration and certain internal
Improvements. The loan will be taken up in
Honolulu. The government now proposes to
assist immigration. The Portuguese imm;gra-
ton from Azares is checked for the pres
ent on account of excessive charges.
The British steamship Monarch, arrived
from St. Nicholas, at Honolulu, with 6S5
Portuguese immigrants on board, at claimed
loss to the Hawaiian government OF $4,000,
yet on evidence it was proven that actual loss
was about $500 Attention is now direct
ed to Japan as favorable field for recruits for
peopllng the archipelago. The government
has on foot a measure for introducing colored
laborers and their families from the United
States into these islands, and it is the purpose
of the government to provide for the passage
of the immigrants without their being subject
to any contracts for service or charges what
ever. 1t is generally understood. though not
yet officially announced, that the coronation
of King Kalakaua will take place on Februa-
ny 18th, 1883, the anniversary of his accession
COUNTY COURT-A PRIEST COMMISSIONING
BY YOUNG LADY-DIED.
Br'nham, July 3.-County court has COM
menced. The criminal docket is light.
A difficulty occurred to-day between the
Roman Catholic priest and Mr.. Koetch,
which resulted in Mr.. Koetch Gaming the
priest. 1t seems the difficulty occurred from
the priest reading Mr.. Koetch out of the con-
gregation, calling him thief and excommuni-
eating him from the services of the church.
Koetch pleaded guilty to simple assault
and paid his fine.
A young man named c. w. Johnson, re-
Gently from Kentucky about twenty-one
years of age, residing on the Washington road,
about eight miles from here, received the con-
tents of a shotgun, loaded with buckshot, in
his head and neck, and was MORALLY wounded
and is since reported dead. The gun was
fired by Miss Cora Christman, about eigh-
teen years of age. The cause of the tragedy
is said to be SANDER. The case is now un-
dergoing legal investigation.
Mr.. e. B. Frances. and old and popular
citizen of this county, died at his residence,
near Burton, Saturday last.
THE LAST OF A GREENBACKER.
Charleston, July 4.-W. X. Blair, promi
nent greenbacker, was shot and instantly
killed at Cambden, where he lived to-day.
No particulars are yet to be had.
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE - GREENBACK
MEETINGS - COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION.
Decatur, July 3.-The district conference of
the Methodist ministry is in session here.
General Weaver addressed the citizens of
this county yesterday upon the greenback
question. An audience Of 5000 were present.
His friends claim many converts to the cause
Wash. Jones, who was advertised to be pres
ent, did not come. General Weaver advocat-
ed Jones for governor. Good order prevailed,
and the greenbackers are proud of the days
proceedings.
The democratic county convention was held
here yesterday, and elected delegates to the
district and state conventions. The dele ates
were not instructed, but Throckmorton will
have solid delegation from this county to
vote for him in the convention for congress-
man. The majority of the state delegates are
in favor of Ireland for governor.
FOREIGN