The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1897-06-30
HAWAIIAN GOSSIP
The Latest Advices Concerning
Our Recent Acquisition.
JAPAN'S BIG SCHEME FAILED
Owing to the Prompt Action Taken
by Admiral Beardslee-A
Cable Scheme.
JAPAN'S BIG SCHEME FAILED
SOME WILD RUMORs DENIED.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28.-The steam
or Gaelic brought the following advices
from Honolulu, H. l., June 20;
Since the Philadelphia has been in
port weekly battalion drills have been
held. On the 14th the men from both
the Marion and the flagship were land
ed. While on the march to the drill
grounds an orderly brought an order
and the battalion returned ON board.
This action was taken, ii is understood,
on account of rumor to the effect that
the Nanawai would land force of men
to take charge of the Hawaiian custom
house The japanese failed to act and
it is believed that Admiral Beardslee's
prompt action caused the captain to
change his mind.
The English speaking people here be-
lieve that there was good foundation
for the rumor in spite of the denial
made at the japanese legation.
"There are all kinds of rumors float
ing around" said Counsellor Akiyama.
Zone ridiculous one was that the Jap
anese steamers were to land and take
charge Of the customhouse. Another is
to the effect that the Nanawai is to
leave on Wednesday next That rumor,
rs also the other, is without any foun-
daticn whatever. About two months
hence another man-of war would be
here and the Nanawai is likely to leave
before then"
japanese Minister Shimama denies a
story to the effect that Japan has with
drawn his request from the Hawaiian
government for an explanation of the
reasons for ejecting the japanese immi-
grants.
There has been no correspondence
between this legation and the msniste'
Of foreign affairs since June :, said
the minister. "At that time, i adj
dressed letter to the minister Of for
eign affairs aud as yet, though il seems
a very long time, have received no re-
ply.
1.-The position is this'' he said: "Be-
fore the steamer having the imm grants
on board, left Honolulu, made
formal protest to the minister of foreign
affairs. His answer was incomplete
and unsatisfactory. In due time re-
ceived instructions from my govern
ment and sent request to the minister
of foreign affairs for the reason for the
expulsion of the Japan laborers. The
Hawaiian government sent me an an
swer which / considered vague and in
definite. On June / wrote again and
for two weeks my letter has remained
unanswered. am daily expecting u
communication to arrive"
Y. Shikawa, editor Of the Toxic Chuo
Shimbun, who came here ON the Japa-
nese cruiser Nanawai to investigate the
trouble arising from japanese immiRra'
ton, started for home ON the 10th inst.
He carried with him proposition from
Colonel Spalding for trans Pacific ca
BILE, which he believes capitalists OF his
country will not be slow to take hold OF
at no very di tant date.
"But how bout the rise Of your in.
vestigation in the immigration tangleT
was asked.
ITO speak frankly" replied Mr.. Shi'
kawa, II have found that matter was
not worth my time and attention.
am convinced that the difference be-
tween Hawai- and Japan will be settled
In most amicable manner. The whole
affair has been very much exaggerated.
I Instead of stirring mp more strife.
think my true can be spent to better
advantage n working out this cable
scheme and bringing the two countries
into closer trade relations.
Hon. Harold NJ Sewall made d formal
call on President Dole at the executive
building on the 7th and presented his
credentials as envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary from the
United States. He was accompanied by
Charge a. Affaires Ellis Mills. A recep.
ton was rendered the minister on the
18th. Ii took place ON board Of the
Philadelphia and was well attended.
Admiral Beardslee said that he had
received instructions from the secretary
of the navy by the last steamer, con-
corning the repairs Ia be made ON the
Marion. She will have another survey
made and will be repaired TO certain
| extent in Honolulu. After this has
been done the vessel will be sent "a
| Mare island or some other naval station
for a general overhaulng. The admiral
said that everything Is IN statu quo as
regards the change OF the United States
cruisers in the Honolulu port. The
Baltimore will relieve the Philadelphil
In this port "a soon as she has her re
pairs completed on Mare island.
United States Consul General Mill
viii leave for Washington az soon a
his Successor. William Hayward arrives
which win probably be within the mex
fortnight. Mr.. Mills 10 not fully de
termined upon his future plane. II
may return 70 Honolulu and engage Il
the law practice.
4 Mirister Cooper has not yet appoint
ed successor 10 the late Frank la.
lngs, secretary Of the Hawaiian ieeA
at Washington. w NJ Armsiro|
now At the capital, win. q 70 said II
ABLY be selected.