Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
GRESHAM ONLY LAUGHS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18.-(Associated Press Cor eTo1denCe) But little of a definite nature has transpired since ad- vice by the steamer China. The most significant was the tone of the remarks ! of Minister Willis when he presented his credentials.
 | MINISTER WILLIS spoke at length of an amlcable feeling existing between the United States and the Provisional government and of the close bonds which exist between the country he represented and Hawaiian islands. He said it was not surprising therefore that the United States was first to recognize the independence of the Hawaiian islands and to welcome them into the great family of great and equal sovereign nations.
 PRESIDENT DOLE REPLIES. President Dole replied in the spirit of Minister Willis remarks when he. re- ceived the credentials.
 In an interview with him by an as- sociated press representative Willis said no political significance was attached to the arrival of Admiral Erwin. Minister Willis declared his instructions were not to be made known until they were <~fF' a-1l Id %@ kn ~rc1O uI government. "I will say this much" con cluded the minister, "that there is no foundation for rumors sfloat sInce my arrival There were but two or three even in Washington, who know what my instructions are and I most positive ly decline to state at present wheather l carry a new treaty, an ultimatum or what.
 Everything is quiet in Hawaii under the Provisional government.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-The news from Hawaii brought to San Francisco sought for by officials at Washington. The Associated Press bulletins of the subject were promptly furnished to the White house and government and the first news the president received from Hawaii.
 He read them with much interest but declined to say anything touching the matter.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-Secretary Gresham was furnished a copy of Associated Press bulletin announcing that Minister Willis had presented bis credentials to the provisional govern ment of Hawaii without making any ref erence to the restoration of the queen. He seemed greatly surprised but ab- solutely refused to express any opinion upon news thus conveyed. His entire manner indicated that he did not con- slider the entire situation. He opened his mouth only to laugh, and 1t was supposed that he did not wish to ex press any opinion till he should receive an official statement from Willis. This was the interpretation put upon his silence by people intimately associated with him in the department: "No wonder" said one gentleman" Eff Gres- ham views this announcement with in credulity compared wit his letter to the president.
 Anxious as the public generally is up- on the question, there IS no one outside whose concern is more than faint com pared to that in the department from the secretary down.
 It is more apparant than ever that there will be extreme disappointment if Willis dispatches do not convey infor- nation of some positive step upon hls part looking to the restoration of the queen.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-It is positively stated by friend of General ClarksOn candidate for the senate from Iowa stances.
 SAN DIEGO, Cal, Nov 17.-U. S.. Grant, son of the late General Grant, today purchased what is conceded to be the finest residence in San Diego. His brother Jesse is also here, and they state that San Diego viii be their future permanent home. Mrs. U. s. Grant is now in Santa Barbara and will join her sons here in few days.
 PARIS, Nov. 1.-The French commit tee which is agitating the repeal of the Mckinley tariff bill met today and elected Henri Petit, a large msnufac- turer, president of the committee. NJ | Chotteau, a tariff reformer, delivered an address upon the American tariff, dwelling upon the diminuitlon of inn ports from the United States since the passage of the Mckinley bill. CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-Beginning to- night at l o'clock the city will be prac- tically put under martial law. After 1 o'clock each night the police force ! will put on citizens clothes, and have been instructed to stop and question every individual found out after that hour. If the answers are not satisfac- tory when occosted they will be arrested. The measure IS deemed necessary by the large number of highway robberies and sandbagging which have occurred of late.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-The Herald's Montevedo dispatch says: A cores pendent in Rio Grande sends word that Robert Grant, United States con- sul has been made a prisoner by the revolutionists. He was arrested dur ing the skirmish between the govern ment troops and General Saravla yes terday, and is now confined on board the revolutionary steamer which is off Destorro. The only crime of which he is accused is said to be that he did not favor the revolutionist.
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