AMERICAN ITEMS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4126, 31 May 1892, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

A Fearful Cyclone. JhePmid&ntkl Election,

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Washington, May 28, A cyclone swept over Wellington, in Kansas, causing considerable damage. The Opera House, four newspaper officss, a foundry, and four squares of houses were destroyed. • It is reported 1 that 500 persons are 4, JMftilled or injured, and as the debris is iftil ablase, it is hard to say what the extent of the damage may be. It is asserted that the Senate is likely to pass Ibe Free Coinage of Silver Hill introduced by Senator Stewart. The debate on the measure has been adjourned, In political circles in town, the nomination of Secretary Blaine for the Presidency is looked on as certain unless he once more declines the proffered bonour. Insomedirections, the chances of Grover Cleveland again being elected are said to be improving.' The National Silver Conference refuses to support any candidate for the Presidency who will not favour the lull restoration of the monetary system which was in existence prior to 1878. London, May 28. It is believed that the American Senate will ask President Harrison to induce Great Britain to "allow the claims of Messrs Witbain and Webster, respecting the Beizure of a « British sealer, to be submitted to arbitration. It is expected that .Canada and Newfoundland will federate.