The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-06-06

OF Claus Spreckels, would, IN th
near future, be led to the altar b
Samuel NJ Shortridge, the distir
guished young orator, lawyer an
politician" In connection therewit
the Chronicle paid a nice tribute t
Miss Spreckels, and gave Mr.. Short
ridge a similar send of. calling atten
ton TO his brilliant legal and politica
future, and his we'll known friend
ship for the Spreckels family.
1t is not true, however. No soone
had the paper appeared than Mr.
Shortridge made prompt and ener
getic denial Of the story, and he anC
John D. Spreckels exhausted every
means to find ont where it originated
and at the same time to refute it
So ended one supposedly exclusive
article, brought to light by the
I Chronicle.
American News.
The armored cruiser New York has
been given her official trial, and has
proved herself the fastest of he1
class in the world. In her first effort
the vessel made 2109 knots in one
hour, which is good speed for an
express train. 1t is expected the
New York will eventually make p
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 g. 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
Il 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
the sensational preach
srs are bowling, and the public are
spplauding the action of the fair
authorities.
The Whisky Trust, one of the
greatest monopolies in the world, is
On the verge of disruption. 1t is in
severe financial straits, and is said
20 be unable to meet its agreements.
This has resulted in the withdrawal
If six of the largest distilleries from
he trust, and others are expected to
ollow in a few days.
The ordinance department of the
United States navy have about
that the pneumatic dyna-
Mite cruiser Vesuvius is rank fail
ire, and are expected to report
gainst the further construction of
UGH craft. The cruiser which it was !
bought would be one of the terrors
# the sea will doubtless be converted
INTO gunboat for harbor purposes.
The Infanta, Princess Eulalia
# Spain, has been accorded high
Ionors and attention from the Presi-
lent and his cabinet and the people
f Washington. She is charmed with
Lmerica and Americans, and comes
0 the Worlds Fair.
The Mexican government is en-
eavoring to establish steamship
me between San Diego and the
Mexican ports, to compete
nth the Pacific Mail.
r. G. Shannon, recently United
tates minister to Nicaragua, has re-
1rned home. He says Nicaragua
'ould like to be annexed to the
-nited States.
Mrs. Jas. G. Blaine, Jr.. divorced,
i'll marry DR. T. w. Bull of New
'ork, who treated her during her ,
lness before she left Blaine. ;
Mrs. Georgia Drew Barrymore will
q account of Ill health make her
ONE in California and retire from
ne stage.
On May 10th fire broke out in t
aginaw, Michigan, lumber yards, I
nd before it could be subdued two
undred buildings were burned. {
[any families were made homeless
nd the loss was heavy. .
Secretary Gresham has declined to
rotest against the action of the Rus I
an government in excluding natur- !
lied Hebrews who endeaVored to I
lter that country from the United L
tates.
The Santa Clara bank of Santa t
lara, this state, which was wrecked