The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-21

1887. is nominee of the Reform missionary
party. Thurston and Ashford were mem-
beTs of the same Ministry during the late
Legislature and are again on opposite sides.
These two are the only white leaders yet
indicated by these parties, though e. L.
Macfarane is connected with one OF the
parties. The Hawallans have their forces
well in hand, Wilcox holding forth the
prospect of a new Constitution, and unless
a serious split occurs 1t is believed that the
Liberal party will carry the elections. Inc
sO-called Reform party has not gwen any
strong signs of life. and it is generally be-
lieved lis members are intermiXed with the
National Reform or
MECHANICS UNION PARTY.
A large and weIl-attended meeting OF tho
followers Of Wilcox was held in one OF the
public squares on the evening Of the 9th
inst. The speakers maintained the right Oh
Hawaii for Hawaiians and without change
In the form of government At this writing
there is no special reason to expect trouble
from any faction.
The United States steamer Pensacola is
still in the harbor and Is the only war-Salp
here.
Queen LiHuokolani spent New Years day
with a party at Waialua, neaT Honolulu.
Her Majesty was made a present OF valu-
able clock, the dial indicators being framed
Of letters of her name.
Medical Director Woods Of the United
States cruiser Charleston, who met Win
serious accident December 18TH, is now re-
gaming health and strength, but IS not yet
fully recovered from the effects OF injuries
received in being thrown from his carriage
Captain Huntley, interviewed regarding
the loss of his whaling bark John }. west.
which was destroyed by fire off Diamond
Head on the morning of the 9TH inst, stated
that he was at a loss to account for the cause
Of the fire InGeDdiarlsm was at first sus-
peCted, but the court of inquiry held by
United States COnsu-General Severance
failed to elicit evidence to that effect, though
the fourth officer expressed that opinion
when he called the captain at the time.
ALL THE CREW WAS SAVED.
II consisted of thrty-5even men, tnclud-
ing one man who was TO join the John r.
Hartman. The bark John +. West left
san Francisco November 18th last and had
cTuSed en- route here. but had clean hold.
She was an old vessel, built at San Fran
cisco and owned by James Mckenna OF that
city, and insured there for about $4,000,
The Government tug Ellen endeayored to
fasten to the hulk to tow 1t into port, but
the heat prevented her from making fast,
and the whaler was SO far destroyed that II
was left to It's fate.
Arthur W. Richardson, United States
Vice aud Deputy C0nSuI-Genersl at this
port, after service OF eight years, has ten
dered his resignation to the Department at
Washington. His successor Will probably
arrive here the latter part of February.
The will Of john T. Parker, 4 Well-kn0wn
| former resident Of Waimea. Hawaii, and a
native Of Newton. Mass, was admitted to
probate on the 9th lust. The property IS
valued at S1700OO.
Harry T. Lewis. a well-known San Fran
ciscaD, was married here on the jth inst. to
Miss Margaret Mcleod Craig Of Australia.
The Board Of Health. at meeting held
on the 7th inst, decided to place ali the III
o. .tF-l -
quarantine.
TIE PACIFIC MAIL STEAMER
Anchored outside the harbor on the 18th
inst aud announced a case of smallpox Oh
board. The Chinese passengers destined TO
land here on return passports accordingly
60 into quarantine.
The steamer Australia carried forward on
the 9Th inst domestic produce valued at
$50 100. The American barkentne DiScOY-
cry, Captain Mcneil, which sailed for san
Francisco on the 9TH inst, carried I.2l4,O00
pounds Of sugar, valued at $4,000 The
American barkentlna y y. Castle left here
a day later with 1889 bags OF sugar and
other domestic produce; total value $4,000.
The b1rktHtlne ;. {. Allen arrived here
from Departure Bay on the 7th inst with
1920 tons OF coal.
The steamer YamasturO Maru, with 100
japanese on board. arrived here on the 9,h
inst. from japan. The second steamer with
4 IKE NUMBER OF laGoIets was 20 I0ltpW'
Smallpox was discovered on board and the
Passengers were QUarautned.
The Chilean bark Anna Catherine, Cap
tain Suhr, from Port Townsend for Val
paTaioo, put in here leaking. Her lumber
cargo Is being discharged, and she Will be
repaired before proceeding.
The sole brewery IN the Hawaiian Isl
ands. situated at kahuku, Oahu, has been
advertised for sale 1t auction on the Both
inst. ImpOrtatlons from san Francisco
ended the brewery 5 usefulness.
The weather has been very cold Of late,
tie thermometer on the 5th inst register
ing mp