The Hawaiian gazette., 1888-12-25

originated in the London branch of their
house and little was known about it in
the New York establishment 1t is
thought, however, the amount of money
involved was between G4,000,000 and
e5, 0O0, 600.
Russia is not meditating an immediate
breach of the peace She is gradually
mobilizing and making colossal prepare
tons for conflict which is possible at
any moment through developments in
Bulgaria and which she considers inevi-
table.
Wake, an artist connected with the
London Graphic, has been killed by a
shot from the Arabs. who are besieging
Suakim.
A company is about to begin opera
tons, with headquarters at Brussels and
with a capital OF 10,0OO,OOOf, to open the
markets for Russian goods.
The whitechapel Sensation.
W.R. 5. Raiston, well-known writer,
has become insane on the subject OF the
Whitechapel murders
A man living near Nottingham re-
ceived 4 letter signed "Jack the Rip
per's PAL" stating that both the writer
of the letter and "Jack" committed the
recent murders in the Whitechapel dis
trict. The writer says: Jack is a
Bavarian whom first met aboard ship
returning from America, and who exer-
cised mesmeric influence over me-"
Various Items.
John Bright's condition is critical, his
lungs being much worse.
Fifteen millions OF forms were given
in charity, in honor OF the Austrian En-
peror's fortieth anniversary, for building
hospitals, churches and schools. Seve-
raj avenues and parks will commem-
crate the anniversary.
King Milan has returned to ex-Queen
Natalie all the presents she had given
him, and has placed 100000 francs at
her disposal. In future she will be adj
dressed as Madame Natalie de Keezko.
A strike of coal miners in Belgium is
spreading. Gendarmes and guards are
patrolling the troubled districts.
Thousands have been made homeless
by the burning of the village OF Vande-
court, near Nancy.
News has been received OF the foun-
dering of seven ice-bound sailing vessels
in the sea of Azov. The crews managed
to reach Toganrog after severe suffering.
The Duchess of Sutherland died at the
Stafford House Her fatal illness was
the result Of a cold contracted when she
went to see the Duke of Sutherland off
for America, though she had been suffer-
ing from an incurable illness for years.
Sporting Notes.
Charles Mitchell had an operation
performed on his left hand by DR..
Dougherty OF Philadelphia, and will hard
~ be in shape for fight for some weeks to
come. Mitchell's third and fourth knuck
les were knocked out of place in the fight
in France, and it was found that the
hand would never be strong until the
bones returned to their proper places.
Teemer intends to come to San Fran
cisco to row Peterson. A match may be
arranged between 0'Connor and Gau-
daur, in San Francisco, for next March.
Dominick Mccartney has challenged
John l.. Sullivan for fight to the finish,
London prize-ring rules, within two
near New York.
Captain James DAILY, the swordsman,
wants to fight Charley Mitchell He
said that he would give Mitchell 81 900 !
to stand before him eight rounds, |
rules.
Sullivan called on his hacker and ar
ranged to force fight with Kilrain or
and 5000 was posted for u
fight for $4,000 inside of six months.
Arrangements have been made at
Brisbane for an international sculling |
contest. The first prize will be $500.
Beach, Kemp, Searle, Matterson, STAINS
bury, Nelson and McClear will compete. |
The Boating Committee of Yale Col
ege declines to row race with the Cam
bridge University crew in 1889.
The Derby winner, Ormonde, has
been sold to Senator George Hearst for
Ell, 900.
Antonio Pierre the Greek champion
wrestler, defeated Tom Cannon OF Gin
,innatti in a catch-as-catch-can at Scran-
on, Pa, for the stakes and gate receipts,
amounting to 81, 800. The first fall was
Won by Pierre in minutes and 10 sec
)nds; the second was won by Cannon in
minutes and 20 seconds; the third was
Won by Pierre in minutes and 50 sec
,nds.
Shipping News.
The following is the latest shipping
Jews:
San FRANCIsco.-Arrivals: None.
Departures: Dec. 4th, S. S. Australia,
or Honolulu; Dec. 5th, bark Sonoma,
Or Honolulu; Dec 9th, schoonersW. S.
}owne, for Honolulu; Dec. eth, schooner
ailor Boy, for Mahukona; Dec. Sth,
chooner Rosalind, for KahuluI.
The bark Forest Queen is announced
D sail on Dec. 18th
SPOKEN: Nov. 4th, Lat. s., Long. 80
", Haw. bark Foohing Suey, from
ilasgow for San Francisco.