The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-09

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The local market is quiet, as Nigh
have been expected for this season o
the year. Since the decision of the Su
preme Court concerning the American
Refinery case preparations have beer
made at the refinery TO resume opera
tons in full, and from this time forth the
establishment will be run at full capa
city. This is likely to bring on renewed
competition between the refners. but the
market is hardly worth fighting for until
after the tariff bill goes into effect. al
which time the California people will
have an enormous supply of cheap Java
and Manila sugar in their warehouses
on Mission Rock. Supplies for the cur
rent six months thus promise to be
ample for all requirements; and the
California Refinery will be in particu-
larly favorable position to meet the
spring and summer trade.
Considerable amusement has been
created in political circles al Washington
over the proposition that the United
States government pay the Hawaiian
producers of sugar two cents per pound
on account OF the virtual notification of
the reciprocity treaty consequent upon
the passage of the Mckinley bill. There
is no likelihood whatever of any such
boon being given Hawaiian planters.
Congress is in rather peculiar position
now as regards expenses and appropria-
tons, and the cries for economy. The
right to pass the bill cannot be disputed,
and the equities OF the Hawaiian plant
ers are not liable to receive much atten-
ton If the advices received from Wash
lngton are correct.
The Kings Movements.
y Since our last letter King Kalakaua
has continued TO enjoy round of pleas
ures including trip to Los Angeles and
the Coronado Hotel at San Diego, where
he was the guest of John ID. Spreckels.
On his trip south His Excellency was
met at Los Angeles by Mayor Hogard
of that city and General Nc. ID. Cook,
with several of the prominent citizens.
large crowd was present at the depot,
and the King was not only presented to
them by the Mayor, but given the free
dom of the city. The King expressed his
pleasure at the reception accorded him
and promised to stop on his return and
make a more extended stay.
Previous to his departure on his south
ern trip the King enjoyed high tea at
the residence of Mr.. Henry Heyman,
and later in the evening received Claus
Spreckels and John d. Spreckels at his
apartments in the Palace. He attended
church as usual, and on the following
day visited the Odd Fellows Home The
trip to Monterey was very much enjoyed
by His Excellency. While there the
King and Minister Carter had an ex-
tended conference relative to the policy
to be pursued by tie latter on his return
to Washington in the matter of establish
ing wider reciprocal relations between
Hawaii and the United States. 1t is
acknowledged that Minister Carter has
received instructions to open negotiations
with Secretary Blaine of the character
already outlined, but the nature of the
proposed negotiations as to details will
not be mentioned by any OF the interest
ed parties now in the city.
The Inaugural Ball Committee have
extended an invitation to the King to be
present at the coming inaugural ball at
the Capital, but it is hardly probable that
he will attend.
In San Diego on the 30th inst. the
Knights Templars gave dinner to King
Kalakaua and suite, latter which the King
and party adjourned to the asylum to
attend a special meeting of the COM
mandery for the comforting of an order
King kalakaua will be made a shriner
on his return to San Francisco. The
King and his party visited the Sweet
water dam and points of interest on the
Mexican frontier. The King left that
city for San Francisco to-day, and will
reach here on the 3rd.
1t is understood and announced that
King Kalakaua will leave for home on
the steamer which goes hence OH the
18th inst, and not go to Washington as
repor, ID some days ago.
Annexation.
A special dispatch received at Chicago
on the LIST instant, from Ottawa, Canada,
says that "Colonel Ashford, the COM
mander of the Hawaiian Army admits
that he would not be surprised to see
the islands annexed to the United States
in the near future.
The placing Of sugar on the free list
under the Mckinley bill deprived them
of reciprocity advantages which they for
years enjoyed, and the plantation owners
are raising the cry OF annexation SO that
they may regain what they lost.
. 4 san FRANCISCO NeWs.
Alexander G. Abel, who was for
thrty-five years Grand Secretary of the
Masons and was the first United States
Consul to Honolulu, died on the 30th
ult. The deceased was a pioneer of 1846,
and was one Of the most widely respected
men in California.
John F. Thrum, editor of the Music
& Drama, was recently attacked by W.
liam Baker, cheap actor, and Big
BERTHA" the Confidence Queen. BIZ
Bertha made the first assault with
riding whip, and was followed up by
Baker, who dealt Thrum two terrific
blows in the face. Thrum, who was
seated in his office and was wholly I'M
prepared for such an atiack, soon recov-
cred himself and drew bowie knife, at
the sight of which Baker incoDtinentaly
fed. The attack was ecipitated by
skit which appeared in Thrum's paper.
I'll. B. Rice is engaged in the work of
organizing excursions to the islands, and
is meeting with quite fair success.
Lucky Baldwin has won his suit to
compel the owners of the land on which
the Baldwin Hotel is erected to sell him
the property for 100000.
Robt. r. Hind of Honolulu is spend
ing pleasant holiday season at the Oc-
cidental.
American News.
The Indian outbreak took a new turn
on the 29th ut. at Wounded Knee on
the edge OF the Bad Lands. The trouble
was due TO the usual treachery of the
Indians. Big Foot's men to the number
of 200 bucks, squaws and children had
surrendered to detachment of United
States troops and were about to deliver
ND their arms and 60 back to the
Agency Only few guns were deliv-
e..nI nm nrI uhnn tho sol Iiars aftemnfed