The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-07-16

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are the foremost happenings in Hawaii
since the last mail. The steamer w aialeale
arrived at Honolulu on July 4, bringing
fifteen lepers aud official dispatches TO the
government from the expedition sent to the
valley of Kalalau TO capture the leper
murderer o. Sheriff Stoltz and remove the
remaining lepers from the island or
Molokai. The expedition reached kaiaiau
valley on July l. Martial law VAS at once
proclaimed and all outlets from the valley
were closed with extra guards. Fifteen
lepers surrendered TO the expedition at
Hanalei: two lepers had already been CAP
tured st Waimea pass by the police. They
had been driven OF the valley by the leper
and fight the government forces.
Koolsu. the leper murderer. accom-
panied by seven others-four men;
two women and one child-have retreated
ND the side of steep valley. where they
are hiding. and declare they Will make g
stand If followed up by the troops koolau
told lepeI spy that they could escape over
q trail known only 20 the leper. provided
they could reach IL: otherwise. they would
fight TO the last. and then kill themselves
before they would surrender. On July
orders were forwarded by the steamer
lwalani to bring the lepcrs In dead or alive.
The government expects the steamer
lwalani tomorrow or next sun, mn
Kanai iepers. who have defied
the government for the past ten years. All
will be removed to the settlement at Molo-
kai az once. President Dole announces
that the government will hereafter carry
out strict policy of segregation. The
steamer Pile has Just arrived from kalaiau
and reports that the troops have advanced
up the valley. No fighting has occurred.
Another report says KoOlau and the lepers
are surrounded i'm q cave on the hillside
and a battle is imminent. If an attack Is
made some are sure to he killed.
On Monday, July 3. Judge Carter held i.
r. Walker and Archibald Sinclair. two of
the consDirators, for trial before the Aug
ust term OF the Supreme Court. l.. e..
Crick was discharged because the evidence
failed to directly connect him with the
plans of the conspirators- The royaiists
claim the arrests have not affected the ex-
that they have broken the back OF open
opposition to the government
The Fourth of July was celebrated in
grand style at Honolulu. Five thousand
people attended a barbecue. Minister
Blount was president of the day. The
platform was filled with prominent citi-
zens and naval officers. among whom was
Admiral SkOrrett. Lieut.. Lucien Young.
of the cruiser Boston. delivered the ora
tiOn.
Minister of Finance Damon has submit
ted tables showing that In Hawaiian sugar
corporations Americans are represented
with capital stock TO the amount of S1S-
594.695 out of a total of S2S. 224 ,300 with a
ments
The government IS quietly awaiting some
word from the United States which will
give definite idea of what President
Clcveland's intention is. President Dole
said this morning that in case the United
States refused to do any thing that England
was the only available source for aid to
which Hawaii would turn in case circum-
stances forced the action. A proteotorate
will be considered. but only as q last resort.
French Gunhoats in Siamese Waters.
BANGKOK, July 15.-The French gunbost
ForfaIt arrived at the bar at the mouth of
the MeInam river to-day. This Is the fourth
French war ship to arrive. the Lutln.
Comete and Inconstante being already here.
When the Forfait arrived she saluted the
British cruiser Paliss, which is lying Oft
the bar. and her salute was returned by
the British war ship. A better feeling now
prevails In the city.
The French Captain Thoreaux has ar
rived within two days journey at Battam-
bank. village on the Gulf of Siam. 80 the
southeast of Bangkok. He is in command
Of q party that Is conveying the rebellious
Annamites, who were recently captured by
the French, at KhOnR. on the Mel Khong
river
Brazilian Rebels to lie Attacked.
LONDON. July IA telegram from Mon
tevideo. via Paris. received here to-day.
states that member of the Brazilian Min
lstry. replying to a question asked in the
Chamber of Deputies regarding the situa-
tiOn in Rio Grande do Sui, said that Ad-
miral WandenkOlk. the leader of the in
surRent naval force. W no 10 now bIockad-
ing the port of Rio Grsnde do Sui with the
steamer Jupiter. will shortly be attacked
by the loyal fleet. The dispatch further
says that the Chamber of Deputies has
voted confidence in the Ministry. Public
opinion in Rio de Janeiro is favorable to
the Cabinet. The government of the State
of Rio Grande do Sui is confident that 1T
Will suppress the revolt.