The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1882-04-19
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
Tho Chinese Bill vetoed
President ATthur's Decision.


The steamer Ze1ioHdia arrived early yesterday
from San Francisco, bringing dates to the 18th
inst. The kilograms given below, contain the
most interesting news
WASHINGTON, April AT 20 P NJ. to-day there
was received at the Senate Chamber the Presi-
dents veto of the Chinese Immigration bill. The
veto message Is a long and elaborate document
aid infinitely reviews the negotiations for the
treaty between the Chinese and American Com
missioners. The President said that after careful
consideration he returned the bill with objections
He held that 1t contlicted with the treaty oblga-
tions, and violates the faith of the nation. He
hoped that Congress would endeavor TO hnd
another remedy that would meet the expectations
of the people of the United States and not conflict
with the rights of China.
The President in his message opposes the pass
port system in the bill as undemocratic. He said
the Chinese have been instrumental in building
railroads and the country has prospered by their
industry. 1t says in conclusion that. while the
protection of our labor from Asiatic competition
may justify this policy, it is wiser now to make
shorter experiment, with view to maintaining
permanently only such features as time and expe-
rience commend"
NEw YORK, April 4.-The Times Washington
special saws: The Senators and Representatives
from the Pacific Slope greatly disappointed,
and they predict that the veotO will lose the he
publican party the votes of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Colorado 1t Is also said that Califor-
MIA, Oregon and Nevada are gravitating toward
the Democratic party, and the vote, while It may
hasten them on their way, will be OF political value
to the Republican party in other States.
On the question: "Shall the bill pass notwith-
standing the objections of the President Z. the
vote was Ayes, %; noes, q. So the bill failed
TO receive the required two-tlird vote.
The sentiment of the Republican side generally
is that the President has done his duty, and the
result will not hurt the party.
SAN Francisco, April 6.-The news of the Presi-
dents veto was received by all citizens of San
Francisco with the feeling that calamity had
overtaken the Coast. Large crowds gathered
around the bulletin boards, and on the street cor
ners. and strongly criticised the action Of the
President. All classes, rieh and poor, lawyers,
brokers, bankers, merchants and workingmen for
a time deserted their business and united III the
strongest expressions of regret and indignation.
There was no expressions or signs indicating dis
position to indulge in acts of hostility towards the
Chinese.
SANTA RosA April 5.-Arthur was hung in effgy
night. The figure is plaeaIded Arthur, the
Traitor" and had also pig-tail appcndage.
The smallpox is raging in Santa Barbara.
LONDON, April snd.-The Neies SAYS: DR.. Lam
son. the murderer, has been temporarily reprieved
In order that there may be no practicable posRi-
bility of any facts favorable to him becoming
known too late.
Sir John Pope Hennesssy has left Hongkong f1r
England on a SIX months leave of absence. Ii is
stated that he will be recalled and new Govern,r
sent out
WASHINGTON. April 6th.-The President has
nominated Henry NJ. Teller Of Colorodo- Secretary
of the Interior: William Z. Chandler of New
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