The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-04-15

Of hackers in this country. The fact that
Beach overhauled him and won by SIX
lengths lead TO the suspicion that the re
suit was arranged by the gamblers. Han
Ian is too good an oarsman to be beaten
so badly as this without some good cause
and as the water and the weather were
fine and he was in good condition, the
only Inference is that it was not square
race. In the previous race between the
two men, Hanlan claimed, and with some
show Of reason. that he was badly beset
by the boats along the line of the course
but this time the course was apparently
clear. The full details of the race will
be looked for with interest If there was
anything crooked in Hanlan's conduct
he need never look for any aquatic career
on his return TO this country.
WASHINGTON, March q. The Senate met
at noon and Immediately went into execu
tive session. The committee appointed tC
wait upon the President reported that they
had performed their duty and that the
President had expressed a wish that the
Senate should remain in session until next
Thursday. When the doors were reupened
the Senate adjourned until Monday
Hon. S. Neal, Solicitor of the Treasury
has rendered his resignation. to take effect
on the appointment ofhis SUCCESSOR. Alex
ander McCue Of Brooklyn, NY, has beer
rendered the position and probably viii
be nominated Monday.
NV YoHK. March 27.-The controversy
over the custody and the person Of the
estate of Charles W Durant, the million
aire, formerly President of the Chicago
and Rock Company, has been passed upon
The Supreme Court adjudged him Of I'M
sound mind
OTTAWA, jCanada), March 27.-In tho
Commons tonight the following telegram
from Lieutenant Colonel Irvine to Sin
John A. Macdonald, dated Fort Carleton,
via Winning, March u, 1885" was read
by the Premier: The party under my
command has Just arrived. When neaI
Fort Claleton l found that Major Crozier.
with party of 100, had gone to Duck
lake to secure large quantity Of supplies
there stored. They were met by some
hundred rebels. who held an advantageous
position at Beardy's Reserve and en-
deavored to surround Major CrOzier's force
of police and civilians The rebels fired
first, when the firing became general.
Major Crozier, owing to the disadvantage
at which he was taken, retreated in good
order, arriving at the fort at the same time
as my party. Ten civilians Of Prince Al
bert and two policemen were killed. aud
four civilians and seven cUnstables
wounded The number of rebels killed Is
not known The police and civilians acted
with the greatest bravery under heavy
fire.
VICTORIA (B. c., March 27,-It Is ru-
mOred tonight that two English iron
clads and four smaller warships are on
their way to this station.
NEW YoRK, March 26. Edwards Pierre
pont presided at the dinner Of the Yale
Alumni tonight. Among the eminent
guests were Edward j. Phelps, Minister
to England; President Noah Porter of
Yale College, William Phelps and others.
Chauncy NJ. Depew was prevented from
by death in his family.
VICTORIA, March 26.-The failure of
Great Britain to provide for the safety of
her dockyard and coaling station here Is
creating much comment. There Is at
present only one ship on the station and
a Russian fleet is but eighteen days sail
from Victoria.
OTTAWA, March 26.-Sir John said:
I'VE are quite unaware Of the proximate
cause of the half breed movement under
Riel. Riel came into the country, invited
by them, some time ago. The Govern
ment believes he came for the purpose
of extorting money from the public purse
in fact. the Government heard during
last summer intimations that If we gave
him money $500 was mcntiOned) he
would depart in peace. OF course, the
could not entertain such a
and he has been there exciting
the half breeds and attempting TO arouse
the Indians. telling them that the country
all belonged to them and that the white
man had no right to it whatever
WASHINGTON, March 2l.-The President
has sent to the Senate the following nomi
nations: Henry l.. Muldrowo of Mississippi
Assistant Secretary Of the Interior; VII
liam A. j. Sparks of Illinois, Commits
sioner of the General Land Office; Daniel
of Ohio, Auditor Of the Trea-
sury for the POstofiice Department.
CHICAGO. March 25.-The DHly NrrF
NAM special of March 9th
says: Nothing is talked of here save the
rebellion, and rs reports come in the ex-
element increases. The report has been
although lacking in confirmation
that while detachment OF mounted po-
ice was proceeding to re-cnforcc Fort
Carleton, the insurgents attacked it, hill
ing fifteen of the police and wounding
.HtstH 1V, LOT
10 the effect that Ricl has been shot.
OTTAWA, March 2l.-Thero is no doubt
hat the Government received dispatches
tonight of very grave Importance in con
lectiUn with the rebellion mt Prince Al
bert. 1t is reported in the Hobbies that
he Indians are joining the half breeds,
and serious trouble Is apprehended.
HAVANA, March 2l.- Sugar showed little
animation during the week and sales
small, both buyers and sellers being rcluc-
ant to operate; market closed quiet. but
one was tirmer owing to rates of exchange
having advanced. Muscovado sugar, com
non to fair, 3ld3} reals gold per arrobc.
centrifugal % to 96 degrees polarization,
n hhds, bags and boxes 4l05I reals
Stocks in warehouse at Havana. Matanzas
1900 boxes, $4,000 bags and $4,000 hhds.
Receipts for the week 1900 boxes, 6lOOO
Bags and $500 hhds Exports for the
week 1900 boxe=. 26,OOO bags and $500
lhds., of which 1880 bags and all hhds.
% the United States.
CmCAGo, March 22.-The fire which de
itroyed the Langham Hotel, last night.
proved much more dreadful in loss Of life
md physical injuries than was supposed
t is now known that at least five persons
we're killed and four injured.
GERNRDvILLE, Pa. March 22.-Dyna-
mite placed under the skating rink. last
hight, tearing out the end of the building
There was a large crowd in the building
10 one was hurt
San FEANcIsco, March 22.-Thc CITY gf
'oliHg arrived this afternoon, bringing
hong Kong advices Of Feb. u and Yoke
lama adyices of March ?:
Corean adviccs state that the fathers.
wives and children OF Kin Chou
iur Kin, j. Sharitzu, and J Kohan. who
ire the leading members of the Independ
mt party in Cores, were hanged at the
Palace gates on Feb. 2 Eleven other Co
cans who sympathized with the cause
we're hanged with them.
The parents, wives and children of the
after were also hanged Kin Chou Kur
lin, who sought refuge in Japan. will
Don come to the United States.
The caster of our grandfathers is alto
ether tabooed by fashion. RELOCATED to
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