Now the Tariff Bill, as it stands to-day, differs in many respects from the bill as it was received by the Senate. It has therefore been found necessary to call a conference of members of both Houses to discuss these points of difference, and arrive at some conclusion in regard to them. The Senate's version of the Tariff Bill will be copied and sent to the House at once. It has been agreed that it shall be handed over to the members of the conference without being first discussed in the House. The Senators who are opposed to the bill declare that it is the worst ever framed, while those who favor it insist that it is going to bring back prosperity. * * * * * 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. They are: _First_, that it is necessary for Hawaii to remain an independent state, in order to preserve a good understanding between the Powers that have interests in the Pacific Ocean. _Second_, that annexation will endanger the rights which Japan has acquired through her various treaties and contracts with Hawaii. _Third_, that annexation might lead to the postponement by Hawaii of the settlement of claims which Japan already has against her. In Hawaii there is a strong desire that the Senate shall ratify the treaty immediately, and put an end to all further question on the subject. Hawaii mistrusts Japan, and fears that she will do something to prevent annexation unless our Government is prompt. It is rumored in Washington that Japan and Spain are forming an alliance to embarrass the United States in her dealings with both Hawaii and Cuba. It is felt that speedy action may be the best thing to prevent complications. The Government is seriously considering the advisability of sending another ship to Honolulu. It is possible that the battleship _Oregon_ and the gunboat _Concord_ may both be sent to Hawaii.