AMERICAN.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1163, 15 June 1894, Page 31

AMERICAN.

Washington, Juno 0. Tho American Republicans are considering the advisability of adopting a bi-metallic policy, with a reciprocal tariff to foreigners who favour the free coinage of silver. London. June G. The Washington correspondent of the Financial News says it is suggested that a monetary union should bo arranged, to include the British colonies but exclude Great Britain herself. San Francisco, June 8. The Hawaiian Provisional Government has annexed Necker Island. President Dole urges adhesion to tho Republican form of government in Hawaii even if the United States persists in annexation. Washington, June 6. The floods in the Fraser River district are increasing. The towns along the course of the river are in darkness, the gasworks being flooded. The devastation is appalling. Whole hamlets have disappeared into the raging torrent. New York, June 10. At Newport, in Virginia, owing to his denunciation of lynching, the mob tarred and feathered Dr Atone, a British subject. The latter has brought the outrage under the notice of Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Ambassador, and has asked him to procure an indemnity from the United States Government. Buenos Ayres, June 9. The Provincial Finance Minister of Buenos Ayres declares that the province is bankrupt. Ottawa, June 8. A cloud burst upon Fraser River, near Vancouver, and the flood resulting demolished the railway track, and wrecked a train. Forty persons were drowned.