The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-06-02
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American News.
The armored cruiser New York has
been given her official trial, and has
proved herself the fastest of her
class in the world. In her first effort
the vessel made 21.09 knots in one
hour, which is good speed for an
express train. It is expected the
New York will eventually make %
knots.
The convention of the National
Republican League at Louisville,
Kentucky, elected VIM. w. Tracy,
of Springfield. Ill.,, president. The
Hawaiian plank of the platform is as
follows: The foreign policy of Ben
jamin Harrison and James q. Blaine
deserves and receives the commend
alton of all Americans who believe
in preserving the rights and dignity
of the government of the United
States, and in extending its scope
and its influence. In accordance
with that policy we reaffirm our de
termination to encourage the en-
forcement of the Monroe doctrine,
not only as it applies to North and
South America, but also in those
islands in the Atlantic and Pacific
which are or may become necessary
to the protection of our coast line
and our trade. When the American
flag covers American interests and
American honor, it must never be
lowered.
The Empire State express, run
ming from New York to Buffalo, has
again beaten the record for speed.
The highest velocity was five miles
in three minutes, or 100 miles an
hour and 81 miles were covered in
II minutes.
The Worlds Fair is rapidly being
put in proper shape, and it is hoped
that by June 18th everything will be
in good running order. The closing
of the gates last Sunday nearly
created riot, and it has at last been
finally decided to keep the grounds
open on the Sabbath. As natural
consequence, the sensational preach
ers are bowling, and the public are
applauding the action Of the fair
authorities.
The Whisky Trust, one of the
greatest monopolies in the world, is
on the verge Of disruption. It is in
severe financial straits, and is said
to be unable to meet its agreements.
This has resulted in the withdrawal
of six of the largest distilleries from
the trust, and others are expected to
follow in a few days.
The ordinance department of the
United States navy have about
concluded that the pneumatic dyna-
mitic cruiser Vesuvius is rank fail
ure, and are expected to report
against the further construction of
such craft. The cruiser which it was
thought would be one OF the terrors
of the sea will doubtless be converted
into q gunboat for harbor purposes.
The Infanta, Princess Eulalia
of Spain, has been accorded high
honors and attention from the Presi
dent and his cabinet and the people
of Washington. She is charmed with
America and Americans, and comes
to the Worlds Fair.
The Mexican government is en-
deavoring to establish a steamship
line between San Diego and the
southern Mexican ports, to compete
with the Pacific Mail
r. G.. Shannon, recently United
States minister to Nicaragua, has re-
turned home. He says Nicaragua
would like to be annexed to the
United States.
Mrs. Jas. O.. Blaine, Jr.. divorced,
will marry DIR. Il. w. Bull of New
York, who treated her during her
illness before she left Blaine.
Mrs. Georgia Drew Barrymore will
on account of i'll health make her
home in California and retire from
the stage.
On May Goth a fire broke out in
Saginaw, Michigan, lumber yards.
and before it could be subdued two
hundred buildings were burned.
Many families were made homeless
and the loss was heavy.
Secretary Gresham has declined to
protest against the action of the Rus
sian government in excluding natur-
allied Hebrews who endeavored to
enter that country from the United
States.
The Santa Clara bank of Santa
Clara, this state, which was wrecked
by dishonest officials, will pay in full
and resume business.
The Canadian Pacific railroad is
out for the scalp of the Southern
Pacific, and is cutting rates fiercely
for freight business between New
York and San Francisco. The fight
promises to be bitter one.
The return of Secretary Herbert
from New York is attended with great
interest in naval circles. 1t is known
that the secretary has been consider
ing for some time the question of
of the vessels comprising
the naval review fleet. In the last
few months the naval needs of the
country have been appreciaby in
creased in several directions. The
recent developments in Hawaii, the
in Corea and Nicara-
qua, and the indignities to Americans
in Hayti and Turkey, have all con-
tributed to the demand for judicious
Of force abroad at an early
date.
1t is known that Secretary Herbert
attaches much Importance to the
Pacific station and is considering the
of dividing the long
stretch of sea cuast into two COM