Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-12-15
WHY RIEL WAS EXECUTED

Logan Dsciinss the Presidency T The
Senafe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. a. AT the Re.
publican Senatorial caucus held to-day
the nomination of President pro tenn
pore was unanimously rendered to
Senator Logan, but he declined the
nomination, and thereupon the caucus
adjourned
Rcsoiufions er Chambers Of Commerce.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-The Tribune
says, editorially: The Chamber OF
Commerce has passed a resolution de-
claring that the Government ought to
do something to encourage the build
ing Of American ships. The resolution
is good one and ought TO have some
effect, but it is sad fact that the Ad-
ministration does not care at all about
indefinite declarations of this kind. II
indulgcs in glittering generalities itself
about reform and other important mat
ters, and does not mean anything, and
naturally it supposes that generalities
of other bodies or societies are equally
meaningless with its own. Yet this
Chamber Of Commerce might make an
impression upon this Democratic Ad-
ministration If it would indulge in a
little emphatic denunciation of the
Postmaster-ienerals present effort to
damage our shipping and mercantile
interests. What is more, it would stop
Mr.. Villas assertion that the foreign
mail service of this country is better
than ever before.
Chife's Influence or Prr.s's Prosperity
New YORK, Dec 4.--The Herala
prints an interview with the Peruvian
Minister, Elemere, in regard to the
cause Of the war. He said "Objec-
ton was taken TO Gen. Iglesias because
he undertook to sign a treaty OF peace
with Chile and establish a Government
which, he alleged, would be under the
auspices of Chile. Many efforts have
been made to bring about reconcilia-
tlon, but without effect until now, when
peace will be received with Joy. The
people of Peru we're tired Of warfare
and its consequent devastation and loss
Of life, and will hail with Joy the new
era, when commerce and trade will be
resumed and the blessings of peace
brought about. Gen. Iglesias fulfilled
his mission, difficult and ungrateful
one, in making peace with Chile. AZ
ter two years Of honorable and partri-
otic services, he will be happy for an OPP
potunity Of letting some one else
continue the Government. He will be
glad of the result. for he has constantly
made efforts al RECONCILIATION, offering
the most generous conditions,
Pe-ws Plight
LIMA, December 3d.. There was
severe firing in the center of the city,
between 10 and II o'clock last night
This morning an armistice was agreed
upon till midday. The number of
killed and wounded is unknown, bur it
is not great. Much damage to prop
erty resulted. Caceres pulled up all
the pavement in the neighborhood Of
Boliver square, and barricadcd his
troops He is said to have cannon on
the housetops commanding the palace.
The conflicting parties have arrived at
a settlement. An agreement has been
signed that one Of them is to name the
members Of commission to elect a
provisional President, who shall con-
woke general election. This arrange
ment was brought about by the diplo-
matte CORPS, whose good offices were
rendered on Sunday, and since, then
have been in demand by both sides.
WASHINGTON, December g. Secre-
tary Bayard received to-day telegram
from Mr.. Buck, Minister OF the United
States to Peru, informing him that