The Hawaiian gazette., 1891-09-29

thing like q balance betwe their ex-
ports and imports OF bread tufts, send
ing away oats and barley and receiving
wheat and rye. Their contributions to
the European market must apparently
fail entirely this year, and by the gen.
eral scarcity they themselves must
suffer under the failure of the Russian
Ty' crop.
Francois Jules p Grevy, ex-President
! Of the French Republic, died on Septem-
Der 8, after having been i'll with conges-
ton of the lungs for four days. His death
was quite unexpected. He was buried
with proper honors on the 18th.
Another expedition has been planned,
| by Dr. Eckroll, of London. He will
tart next year, and hopes to succeed by
the employment of sleds that can be used
as such and readily transformed into ser
viceable boats His plan is exciting
considerable interest in geographical cir
cles in Europe.
A Berlin dispatch says that the Grand
Duke of Mecklenburg- Schwarein is in q
dangerous condition and is liable to die
at any time.
The Jewish Colonization Society has
b zen Incorporated in London with capi-
{ Il OF 60, 900 600. The bulk OF the shares
are held by Baron Hirsch. The object
of the organization is to promote the
emigration of Jews from Europe and
Asia to any part OF the world, and to es-
tablish colonies in North and South Ann
erica and elsewhere.
The transatlantic steamship Arizona
collided with an unknown sailing vessel
on the night of September 6. The
steamer was considerably damaged and
il is thought that the other vessel was
sunk with all on board.
Reports from Guatem sla say that the
country is in bankrupt condition and
on the verge of revolution, owing to the
fact that President Barillas, in defiance
OF the Constitution, is endeavoring to
secure reelection.
News from East Africa states that the
German forces have again been defeated
by the natives with considerable loss.
Three hundred blacks, fighting under q
German commander, were killed and
all prisoners were slaughtered.
Advices from Cuba reveal a deplorable
state OF affairs. The bandits are growing
more bold in their depredations on pri-
vate citizens, and the government Off
Gals are looting the Treasury and Gus
tom House. The soldiers and police are
in league with the bandits, and an up
rising of the desperate taxpayers is ex-
pected.
There was nearly riot in Paris on the
10th, because Wagner's Lohengrin was
sung there. About three hundred and
fifty people in all were arrested.
There has been terrific fioodin Spain
and the town of Consuega has been
washed away. 1t is estimated that 2, 600
people lost their lives.
A great war canard was sprung on the
l4th, when it was announced that Eng
land had seized the island of Miiylene,
which commands the Dardanelles. The
story originated in picnic party going
ashore from man-of-war.
Sports.
A son of Colonel John t. North, the
nitrate king, intends to build yacht to
come 10 America next season and con-
test for the America s cup. He thinks
that Watson, who designed the Thistle,
can design boat which will beat every
thing in American waters. Burgess is
now dead, but America would undoubt-
edly be represented by the Volunteer,
the latest cup winner.
Charles Farrent recently won a long
distance ride from Paris to Brest and re-
turn, 747 miles, in 7l1a hours. He
never slept In the entire ride, and he ate
only few cups OF bouillon in all the
time.
Australian Billy Smith defeated Bos-
tonian Tom Mccarthy at the California
Club on the 14th. Ten rounds were
fought.
Schaefer and Slosson are to play for
the 14inch balk line billiard champion
ship at New York, on the Goth of 0cto-
Der, for $500 side.
Shipping News.
The man-of-war Pensacola has left for
Honolulu, but it is thought that she will
not remain there long, as, inasmuch as
the war is now over in Chile, none of the
new vessels will be needed there. The
Baltimore is sooE to come to San Fran
cisco and the Pensacola will, it is be-
ieved, be sent to Valparaiso very
shortly.
Captain H. NJ Hayward of the Mari
posa has been presented with a magni-
icent turquoise and diamond ring by
Sara Bernhard, in appreciation of his
qualities as a gentleman and seaman.
The ring is suitably inscribed.
The steamer China has Just lowered
her own record from Yokohama making
It in IL days III hours and 90 minutes,
which is eight hours less than her pre-
Tious record. She is to be sent against
he Canadian Pacific records on her next
rip in. On this last trip she only used
hree out of six boilers, and the officers
ire confident that were she run at full
peed she could beat anything on the
Pacific Ocean.
The "white squadron" by which
tile the vessels OF the new navy now in
Atlantic waters are designated, is about
o be broken up. The gunboat York
own has been ordered to the Pacific
tation and the Charleston will no doubt
emain on the Asiatic station for some
ime.. Others OF the "new navy are to
'e ordered to Honolulu and Apia.
The coasting schooner Rose Sparks
apsized off Point Reyes recently. She
Tas loaded with bark and went over in
squall. The cook, Fred Hansen, was
rowned, but the crew were saved.
Judicial Decision.
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