The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-04-25

Rio saying the insurgents have aban-
doned all their remaining vessels at
farana and Santa Catharina. The at
tempt OF the insurgents to- land at Rio
Grande City was defeated with loss
OF 800 men. From the department of
Rocha, Uruguay, Mello aud General
Salamanca went south. On receipt
OF the news Of the defeat of Mello, Bra
lillian bonds made a sharp recovery.
A War of determination.
CHICAGO, April ia local paper
declares that within ten days strikes
VIII be declared on several north
western roads. Arrangements are
completed for a struggle with Pacific
coast lines, which is expected to re-
suit in the settlement of existing diff
ferences. The contest will involve all
existing brotherhoods in which older
organization Will seek to annihilate
the American railway union.
Presidential Nominees.
CHICAGO, April 16.-Speaking of the
possible presidential nominations in
an interview today, Chauncey NJ. De
pew said if convention was held
now the nomination should lie be-
tween Mckinley and Reed, but the
next two years would bring others
into the field. Harrison he thought
strong, and said his Hawaiian annex
alton scheme was very popular.
The British Budget.
LONDON, April 16.-Sir w. V. Har-
court presented the budget in the
Commons today. Expenditures for
the coming year are estimated at
e95, Asa, 900, leaving deficit of ga, 5O2,-
900. 1t was proposed to cover the de-
felt by appropriating 60, 1853. 900 from
the sum mortgaged under the naval
defense act, the Increased income tax
and the tax on spirits and beer.
Government Took Possession.
PARIS, April 16.-The long dispute
between the municipal authorities
and the government DIS to the right of
the project of the department of Seine
to occupy the Hotel de Willie, has been
terminated by the seizure by the gov
ernment of rooms occupied by the
project in that edifice.
American Naval Commanders.
WAsHINGToN, d. c., April 16-i
Rear Admiral Irwin was retired yes
terday, having reached his cd year.
Admiral Kirk land, who succeeds Ben
ham, is now on his way To- join the
South Atlantic squadron at Monte
videO. Commodore Skerrett succeeds
Irwin.
Funeral of ID. ID. Field.
New YORK, April 16.-The remains
of the late David Dudley Field were
today placed upon special car at
tached to q train bound for Stock
bridge, Mass. Members of the Field
family, including Justice Field, ac-
companied the remains.
Took the Short Cut.
NEW YORK, April 16-Walter
Vendable, son of Commodore Vend
able, committed suicide in the house
of a relative at Williamsburg today by
cutting his throat. Dependency over
the bad health of his wife is said to
have been the cause.
The Liberty Bell.
NEW YORK, April 16. = The Column
bian liberty bell has received an
award from the Words Fair for its
patriotic conception, philanthropic
purpose, historic value, fine tone and
beauty"
Found Carrying a Bomb.
LONDON, April 16.-Polti, an Italian |
was arraigned this morn
ing. Polti said be purchased the |
bomb he was carrying when arrested |
from a stranger. He was remanded |
The Tramp Army.
CUMBERLAND, Md, April 16.-Cox- |
ey will remain in Cumberland until |
1t is said 500 has been paid |
the army by the street car company, |
which is carrying the party.
The JesuitS Bill.
BERLIN, April 16.-The bill permit
ting the return of the Jesuits to Ger
many has passed the third reading in
the Reichstag.