The latest news from the Sandwich Islands is that Hawaii has offered to arbitrate the immigration matter.
The Japanese minister has, however, stated that he does not think his Government will ever consent to arbitration, and so it is not likely the difficulty will be settled by that means.
Feeling is running very high in Honolulu. There have been some unfortunate conflicts between Americans and Japanese there.
It is reported that an American lady has been severely beaten while trying to assist her brother, who had been attacked by a number of men from the warship Naniwa.
While walking in the town with her brother, this lady encountered two sailors, who stood in her way and would not make room for her to pass. Her brother pushed the men aside, whereupon they turned on him and began to beat him.
When she endeavored to help her brother the Japanese sailors beat her unmercifully.
The discussion between the United States and Japan seems no nearer a peaceable settlement.
The Secretary of State has made public the official grounds for Japan's protest.