The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-05-02
Died Far From Home.


Teboiari, otherwise known as
Duke Jack, the Pilot" uncle of
Teburemoa, the King of Butaritari,
of the Gilbert Islands, died at San
Francisco April 18th, at the Van
Ness Hotel, 1912 Market street, of
cancer of the liver, from which he
had been suffering for several years.
The dead man was married, and
leaves a widow and four grown
children. 1t has not been definitely
settled where Pilot Jack will be
buried. Mr.. Crawford's first idea
was to embalm the body that it
might be shipped back to Butari-
tart, but this the King did not par
ticularly approve, SO it is probable
that Jack will be buried in Mr..
Crawford's plot in Laurel Hill
Cemetery.
ED9Iand's Army at Home Unfit
for Duty.
LONDON, April 15.-The revela-
tions made before the committee
inquiring into the state of the
British army has been the sensa-
ton this week. Leading military
chiefs concurred in the opinion
that there is hardly a single bat
talon of infantry at home that is
not affected. The revelations will
lead to an active agitation in Par
lament as soon as recess is over,
the Secretary of War having pro-
missed that he will not obstruct full
discussion and needed reforms.
Acknowledgement Wood declared
that so per cent. of the men en-
camped at Aldershot were unfit for
camp duty and for days service
on account of youth and lack of
stamina. The Duke of Cambridge,
commander-in-chief, endorses the
startling statement, adding that if
called upon to mobilize two army
corps on short notice it would be
impossible, and he did not think it
possible to mobilize one corps COM
posed of twenty-five battalions of
infantry.
Italian Affairs.
Italy is in the throes of another
Cabinet crisis, the cause of the
trouble being the finances of the
kingdom. The details of the meas
ures which have caused a disagree
ment among the Ministers are not
given in the dispatches, but the
presumption is that those who have
resigned do not see their way clear
to force through the Governments
measures, which call for larger
revenues than the impoverished
Italians are able to contribute.
Rudini, however, has been in
structed as Prime Minister to re-
construct the Cabinet, and it is an
nounced that he will insist most
strongly upon carrying through the
Governments proposals. If he does,
there will probably be some ener-
getic protests made by King Hum
bert's subjects, who are nearly tax
ed to death to keep up Italy's ex-
pensive military and naval estab-
lishments.
Joyful Rebels in Venezuela.
NEW YORK, April 15.-The Her.
AIDS correspondent at Caracas
cables the following: Word has
been received of the capture by the
revolutionists of two Government
vessels which were loaded with
arms and munitions of war for the
Government forces. This is regard
ed by Crespo's followers as great
streak of good luck, as arms and
ammunition are what the insur-
gents have been exceedingly anxi-
Gus to secure.
The capture of the vessels was q
great surprise to their commanders
who were proceeding leisurely to a
friendly port when a rebel war ship
hove in sight, bore down upon them
and got possession of the vessels
after brief struggle. The event
was celebrated with much rejoicing
in Crespo's camp at Valencia.
The insurgents now consider that
they have gained decided advant-
age, and it is said that they will
soon begin their march towards
this city. Shortly after the capture
OF the Government vessels, the
revolutionists were further rejoiced
to learn that in two skirmishes
with Palacio's troops their ad-
vance guard had won decided vic.
tories. Their triumph is ascribed
to the fact that they were well
armed. Under such conditions il
is believed that the insurgents are
more than a match for the discon.
tented and poorly paid. Government
soldiers.
Peter and SIavin.
The National Sporting Club O
London has fixed the admission
fee for the Jackson-Slavin fight a
$125. Although the contest i:
nearly two months off, betting ha.
begun. Slavin is the favorite al
present. Jackson money, however
promises to be plentiful when the
time comes, and he is likely to bt