Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-20
THE PACIFIC ISLANDS.
British Australian Colonies Favor an Alliance
with America.
HAWAII AWAITING ACTION OF THE U. S.
Cable to Snn Frnncisco-Snmoan Reb.ls
Again Aetive-Mountain Climbers
Fall 800 Feet.

| Vancouver, b. c., May 20.-Steamel
Aorangd which arrived here last even
| ing from Australian, via Honolulu
brings the following mail advices:
In Australia the feeling is strongl,
In favor of the United States in tn,
prevailing war with Spain. sydney pap.
ers strongly favor an Anglo American
alliance.
The result of the battle at Manila
had not been learned and there was
some fear among merchants that the
war would interfere with trade between
the colonies and the United States.
When the Aoransi left Honolulu, May
nth, the Hawaiian government had not
received official notice of a declara-
ton OF war. President Dole had con-
lrmed statement that he had brought
from Washington bill drawn up there
placing the Hawaiian Islands under the
sovereignty of the United States in the
event of war. President Dole refused
to say whether the Hawaiian govern-
ment would take any action on the
bin.
The United States warshlp Renning-
ton was preparing to leave Honolulu
Tor san Francisco as soon as a Brit
tN'' map .AiANNu oil an
agreement between Great Britain,
France and the United States to main
tain naval force at Honolulu for the
joint protection Of their respective cit
izens. n British cruiser was daily ex-
pected.
Commenting on the fact of the Ben
ninSton being relieved by a British
ship, the Honolulu Bulletin says:
Instead of the Hawaiian Islands he
ing annexed as a war measure. the
prospect 10 that they will virtually be
abandoned by the United States until
the war Ia over
The Hawaiian senate committee has
submitted report on bill author
izing the Pacific Gable company to pro-
vide telegraphic communication be-
tween the United States, Hawaii and
Japan. The committee favors giving
an exclusive franchise to Japan only.
because Of the great cost of laying the
cable which will be about ten million
dollars. The committee confidentially
expect that Honolulu will be connected
by cable with San Francisco within
two years.
An exciting Incident recently &C.
CURED in the house of representatives.
caused by Representative Robertson
accusing the opponents of the income
tax bill of being brlbed.
Reports from Samoa state that re-
bells have hoisted their flag in defiance
of Malietoa's government and that n
native war is threatening. The Ger
man warship Fake is expected soon.
T. j. Byrnes has been appointed
premier of Queensland in the place OF
Sir Hugh Nelson, who resigned to an
cept the presidency OF the upper house.
The intercolonial labor congress al
Melbourne has passed resolutions urg-
Ing the workers of Australia not to ac-
cept the federal convention bill.
The New Zealand government has
announced a surplus of at least 49,
100 pounds.
While climbing Mount Egmont two
men named Beaumont and MoGreech
3llpped over glacier 300 feet high.
Their bodies when found were frozen
lard.
The drouth in the island districts Is
becoming serious, and is causing a
continual advance In vaules for nearly
Ill classes of produce.
ii. NJ. 5. Mohawk Is under orders
q. proceed from Sydney to Solomon |
Stands on punitive expedition. The |
natives recently made a murderous at |
ack on Captain Pratt and crew OF the |
Bella La Bella. The natives |
ire prepared to resist the warship.