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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-18

This corporation shall have the sole and
exclusive right to construct and erect wa
terworks to supply tho city of Shreveport
with pure water and gas-works, to supply
said city with illuminating gas and may
enter upon all and any streets for the pur-
pose of lay ing the water and gas pipes, and
erecting necessary hydrants and gas posts,
and exclusively to control the same during
the continuance of its charter, and for the
consumption of water and gas, to charge
not exceeding eight dollars per one thous-
and feet for gas, and two dollars for every
thousand gallons of water furnished. This
corporation shall also have the sole and ex-
elusive rights of ferriage during the con-
tinuance of this charter, at the crossing Of
Red river at the city of Shreveport, at 4
point commencing at or near the foot Of
Texas street and extending up the river Sor
the distance of two miles, and down the
river, from the intersection Of Texas street,
distance oft~o miles, and the board Of
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-07-16
shall We have a Trea.y. or not ?

On our first page last week was a petition to
His Majesty the King, praying for reciprocity
treaty. 1t Is numerously signed by Americans,
English, Germans Chinese, Hawaiians, and 9TH
ers, resident on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii, who are
earnest in DEMANDING from the Government some
relief from the impending crisis, in the only way
in which relief can reasonably be sought fora
reciprocity treaty with the United States The
advantages which the people will derive from
the treaty, if ratified, are these
A free market for all our exportable products.
The introduction Of capital from abroad, with
capitalists mechanics, and laborers, all contrbut
ing to the national wealth and industry.
The establishment Of frst-class naval depot
and ship yard, requiring the expenditure of
large sums of money in building and repairing
merchant and war ships and steamers, which now
go elsewhere to repair.
The increased capital employed in every branch
OF business will result in better wages to every
class of laborers. in which the natives especially
will be benefited, as theirs is the most desirable
labor.
The cost of imported goods, such as clothing,
lumber, -four, and all necessary articles for the
poor, will be reduced by the removal of the d.
ties which they now pay.
A larger export trade will call for more foreign
vessels as well as coasters, giving employment to
more native aud foreign seamen.
Increased exports will result in larger importa-
tions, thus bene6tung merchants as well as the
government treasury, by increasing duties and
licenses.
The greater demand for labor, and the higher
wages obtained, will enable every Hawaiian to
become more independent, to provide better
homes, and help them to give better care and
education to their children thus bene6ting the
rising generation, and checking the great de-
crease of population, now lessening at the rate
Of 1900 each year.
Thus not only will the producers Of sugar,
rice, wool, tallow, fruits, and other products be
benefited but every native and foreigner, what
ever may be his business, will be directly. imme-
diately, and permanently benefited by the treaty.
And last, but not least, the sovereignty of these
islands will be firmly guaranteed to the native
as, as now established, as long as the treaty
may last.
Now. what viii be the results. if the treaty is
not madei
Sugar manufacture must decline, or be carried
on under great endorsements, as the price will
be reduced to less than what it costs TO produce it,
Rice will have to be grown for one cent
pound in paddy. or its cultivation abandoned al
together. throwing out Of employment thousands
OF persons now dependent on it.
Wool must be raised for FIVE to fifteen cents a
pound, when worth double 10 America.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-07-16

R6r The publication Of the official declaration,
which appeared in our last in an unofficial way,
was quite as annoying to Us when the facts be-
came known, as it could have been TO those con-
nected with its preparation. The manuscript
was received by Us while busy mailing letters for
the steamer, taken from the envelope, which was
as usual torn up or thrown aside. When we
passed il to the compositors, it appeared incom-
plete, without heading or instructions how to
dispose of it; but presuming that His Excellency
the Minister, who sent it TO US, would have writ
ten heading or instructions, had any been de-
sired, the article went in as received, {" without
note or comment" On Wednesday morning,
after the appearance Of the GAZETTE we learned
to our disgust that only part of the manu-
script sent had been printed. But the note &c.
companying it was not received by US, and if sent
down, as is most likely, was torn up unobserved
with the envelope. We at once suggested that
the whole be correctly published ir the Adrer-
tiSer of Saturday. A copy of the unpublished
note having been furnished to US from the For
eign Office. we requested its correct publication
in that paper, giving the editor 'criteH erpldHG-
lion as to how the accident occurred, which, how
ever, he did not see fit to insert but on the
other hand, gave the public TO understand that
the note was purposely suppressed BY u.s. Nothing
could be more dishonorable than such false 6eol-
ing between those protesting to be friends.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-07-16
The KfckaPoo MIDDLE.

The southwestern border Of the United States
between Texas and Mexico, has for years been
the scene Of frequent raids made by Mexicans
and Indians, who would cross the River Grande,
rob and murder the settlers, and drive of their
plumber. The United States Government has
several times called the attention of the Mexican
Government to this state of things, and two
years ago gave notice that if it was not stopped
by the Mexican Government, the American
troops might be compelled to pursue the raiders
across the boundary line. In May, Col. Nc
Kenzie at the head of four hundred cavalry,
started in pursuit of one of the bands of raiders
consisting of Kickapoo Indians. Crossing the
River, be followed them sixty miles to their
camping ground. where he killed nineteen war
riors, and captured forty squaws and one hun
bred horses. He has done this in violation of
international law, but at the same time only after
an intimation from his Government that it would
be done If necessary. The Mexican Government
can, if it chooses. make trouble about it, but
there is no doubt that the American Government
will sustain the act Of its officer, who probably
would never have crossed the border had he not
been advised that such q course would be ap-
proved by bis Government
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The Cholera

Is no doubt commencing its ravages again in sec
lions of America and Europe. OF late years
however, it has not been SO fatal as formerly, at
least in America, owing probably to better
knowledge Of how it should be treated. 1t is
confined chiefly to cities, and to the poorer and
less clearly Of the population. There is very lit
tie danger Of its ever reaching these islands. or
if introduced, that it will spread as an epidemic.
Although this disease was known in India for
centuries it was only in 1920 that it first spread
as an epidemic. In that year it carried of
10000 persons in Bombay. A year later
it appeared in Persia and Asia Minor. 1t first
crossed the Atlantic in 1882, breaking out 10
Quebec. Two days later it appeared in Montreal
fifteen days later in New York. and then spread
to every large city in the United States. But
for the last forty years it has not been very cpl
demc in America In 1s4s.it appeared again in
New York, and carried of thousands. Though
we have no fear of its appearance here. it is well
to be guarded, and to observe the surest prevent
ive-cleanliness.
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The Crisis Passed.

Every country has its epdemics. Such scenes
have been witnessed here in former years. when
the measles and smallpox carried off each ten
thousand or more in one year. The leprosy has
prevailed here the past few years, and was al
lowed to spread through the inactivity Of the late
Administration. for reasons which it could not
perhaps control, and which it is not necessary
here TO state. When the present Administration
came into power, one of its first labors was to
endeavor to check it, by compelling every person
found to be tainted with 1t to remove to the leper
hospital on MOlokai. 1t required great frmness
to carry out this stern order, but the laws on the
subject proved to be amply stringent The re-
port of DR.. Trousseau, in to-days paper, shows
what success has attended the efforts of the Board
of Health. Eight hundred and thirteen lepers are
now collected on Molokai and well cared for.
This number includes all on whom the leprosy is
fully developed. The doctor thinks that perhaps
fifty more may be found scattered on the different
Islands, who are more or less affected with it. 1t
may be said that the authorities have the disease
now under their control, and if the same vigilance
is shown in future as during the past six months,
it will soon be entirely erudicated AT least
there is no danger TO be feared from it. The
crisis is. past, and there is hope for Hawaii
thanks to King Lunalilo and his Administration.
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The Courts.
suprrm. court. Honolnln.

The Court opened at 10 o'clock on Monday, July
7ih, for the July term Chief Justice Allen presiding
| Godfrey Rhodes vs. G. Characterization OF as
sumpsit. K. H. Stanley, for the plaintiff, moved
for an order of default having been filed,
which the Court granted, and ordered judgment TO
be entered.
After arranging the order of the cases, the Court
adjourned until to. morrow, at 10 A. NJ.
JULY SIS. B. Dole vs.. J. Komokehuehu - No
answer having been filed, motion was made by
plaintiff for order of default, which was granted
and judgment ordered to be entered.
The King VS.. David Watson-Iudicted for house
breaking. Prisoner on being arrigue4 pleaded not
guilty; the jury, however, found him gully, none
dissenting
The King vs.. Keoni-Indcted for furious riding.
Prisoner pleaded guilty. and remanded for sen
tence, and afterwards fined 500, and s6.75 costs
July e-TLe King VS.. Kalani-Charge of forgery.
Tried by jury, and found guilty on the ID count,
none dissenting.
Rex VS.. Herbert = Appeal faom Police Court of
Honolulu. Continued until October term.
JULY 1O-Ahiu vs.. Lambert-Appeal from Police
Court of Honolulu. Jury waived, and the Court,
after hearing the arguments of counsel both Sides
confirmed the decision of the Court below
The Court adjourned until Monday the 14th at
10 M
JULY 1.-THE Court opened at 10 A. NJ; present
on the bench, Chief Justice Allen, and Justices
Hartwell and Widemann.
Mr.. w. c. Jones rose and announced to the Court
the death of DR.. g. P Judd, one of the Oldest mem
bers of the Cabinet, and moved that out Of respect
for the memory Of so old and distinguished resi-
dent the Court adjourn till tomorrow.
Mr.. 8. B. Dole seconded the motion.
The Court stated that they had listened with great
consideration to the motion, and after remarks
laudatory of the deceased, adjourned till 10 o'clock
to morrow.
Police Court, Honolulu
JULY 10-Akani, ASSAULT and battery, fined s.
and $3.50 costs; the same assault and battery sen
fenced to fourteen days Imprisonment and costs, So
Third Judicial CIrcrIt-HawaII.
Cases heard at Chambers before Hon. F. s. Ly-
man. local Circuit Court Third Judicial Circuit, at
Waiohinu, Kau, Hawaii:
JUNE 26 = Kekani (k,) VS.. Mele (w.,) deserving
husband; case dismissed. Kekaula vs.. L. E. Swain,
damages; Judgment for defendant, with costs
In Probate.
JUNE 26.-Estste of J. W. Kupakee, deceased, W.
T. Martin appointed Administrator.
JUNE "a. Estate OF s. Kawaa, deceased, hearing
on final accounts; continued till next term.
JULY g. = Estate of G. W. Ebershardi, HiIo, de-
ceased, Will admitted 10 probate; His Elk C. r.
Bishop authorized to act as Executor. Estate Of
Paakaua, deceased, 8. Kaainoa appointed Admins
traitor. Estate of G. 8. Kenway, deceased, petition
for probate of VIII; continued.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY Is.

VIZ Dc sot wish to give Mr.. Rhodes speech
undue prominence by our comments, but as be
has been put forward, or has put himself forward,
as an exponent Of the objections to q reciprocity
treaty. based upon the cession Of some part Of
the territory we n0st take bis remarks.-which
were delivered from written addresses the
best chat can be said by the opponents Of the
measure This We do. because the orator says
that be bad been invited 70 deliver the address.
Consequently. the inviters have set him forward
a. Al exponent Of their views; and likewise be-
cause Il vas a written address, and therefore pre-
suashly carefully prepared; and thirdly. because
IL sas deemed Of Sufficient importance to be de-
Erered in English to Hawaiian audience, and
interpreted into Hawaiian in the presence Of the
sudienes- So then. it must have been intended
asa thorough exposition, 10 both languages, Of the
views Of those foreigners who desire 10 influence
the native mind against the measure now before
the public- Certainly they are very few 10 num-
her. II re can rightly understand the petitions
sAich we haze Published. and the observations
which re hear
SO1s people say. Oh. let the matter alone.
Let Us sss whether the United States will agree
20 negotiate on this basis Perhaps they wall
not and then nll discussion will have been use
less" This Is not 4 correct view. Principles
and arguments are correct or incorrect. and it is
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-07-16
Doctor w. III. Russell.

The Vienna correspondent Of the London Times
has written letter to that journal, which is at
tracing considerable attention. He says Just
now there is in the relations of France with the
Empire of Germany good deal to occupy his
(Bismarck's) attention. If my information is
correct-and have reason to believe it is-the
reserve are armed, and those in Posen and Sile-
STA are actually ready to move. There is consid-
cradle display of troops in Berlin. attribute
this to the preparation for the military spectacle.
but am told it refers to the relations l have
spoken Of The complications have led to de-
mands for categorical explanations from the Pres
ident of the French Republic Of his reference to
the army, in the expression of hope for the
speedy liberation of the territory. The story
goes that the Prussan Minister has asked what
that meant, and distinct reply must be given by
next Wednesday. Marshal MacMahon cannot
hesitate to disclaim warlike intentions but it
cannot be denied that there is intense distrust
and much uneasiness 10 Germany" he goes on
to say that Russia and Austria are both armed
to the teeth, and ready for fray. should any
thing occur which might call them out. he adds
that Engand's policy is peace, which is very true.
But all his predictions may amount to nothing.
If France pays her indemnity promptly to Ger
many, the latter will have no good reason to in
terIere in her domestic policy. and probably will
not So Doctor Russell's war cloud will blow
over with harm to no one.
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what Does il Mean i?

In the native newspaper of Saturday last ap,
pears a communication signed Keo Kaaka
u. o. Carter), of which the following is on ex.
tract
81 have been requested to give my opinion about
the matter that is now disturbing the thoughts Of
the people of this land. In regard to treaty of
ciprocity with the United States of America, can
nothing that should cause alarm, for If proper
ly guarded with conditions, it will doubt be OF
help to us; but when We are asked to giveaway
River, must answer for myself-No! Without
doubt those who will be most helped by reciprocity
will be the planters; to them it will be gain OF
thousands of dollars, and you should understand
that they will work very hard for it. They will
money very freely; they will make you many very
pleasing promises of what they will do for you
your ballots will be sought for at the next election
l am sorry to say that they have done some things
that are not right, like these: when the newspaper
was started to defend your rights they stopped its
voice. by telling its publishers that they would not
give them work if they did not stop; they have
published list of many names of persons who de-
sire reciprocity treaty, and would have you be-
leve that these persons desire to give away Pearl
River, when know many persons on that list who
say, Never give away feari River but you are
not to be surprised at anything they may do. Only
be true TO yourselves"
With what is said about the new native paper,
we leave for its publishers to answer. But when
Mr.. Carter asserts that the planters have publish
ed the petition inserted last week, we deny it as
wholly unfounded. The petition was sought for
and published at our own solicitation, and no one
else had anything to do with it. Nor has it been
published in any paper that the petition means
anything more than what it says, that the sgners
desire reciprocity treaty with the United States,
and pray that all the energy of the government
may be directed to this end. Every man who
can read. and is not fool. knows that it prays
only, but earnestly, for such treaty.
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Our fruits and other products must be offered
to buyers at less than it costs to raise them.
Laborers will be thrown ont Of employment,
or compelled to work for a rial day" or forced
to roam over the islands, begging for food and
clothing, or committing crimes and murders.
Poverty and crime go hand in hand.
All foreign capital, sent here for investment,
will be Withdrawn.
Our exports and imports being reduced, the
receipts from all sources will be diminished.
The national treasury will thus share in the
general stagnation. and the Government, as well
as the people, will verge on financial ruin.
This is a gloomy picture indeed, and it can
only become reality by blindly opposing reci-
procity treaty.
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usefulness among them. This long desired aim,
which His late Msjesty Kamehameha " and bis
Queen, had in view when they called upon the
public charity for their nations good, and founded
the Queens Hospital, never to be surpassed BY
any structure or institution the Hawaiian nation
may ever raise, has in large measure been at
tanned and it is sincerely to be hoped that the
good the Hospital has done and may still do, may
be instrumental in missing this people BY improv-
ing its sanitary condition
At this instance may be permitted to speak
Of the great interest His Majesty Luualilo evil
IDENTIFY takes in the successful operation of the
Queens Hospital. HIS repeated visits there,
and his close inquiries into the individual cases
of his suffering subjects will cheer them, and as
sure them that the Hospital deserves the conf
derce, support. and care Of the nation.
May His Majesty reign for many years to come.
to use his powerful and enlightened influence to
abolish Hawaiian superstitions. particularly when
they come in contact with proper medical treat
ment. God save the King.
F. A. ScHAErER, Secretary.
After the reading and acceptance Of the above
Reports, the following Trustees were dolly elected
by ballot viz: Hon. c. R. Bishop (re-elected) Mr..
A. j. Cartwright (re-eleeted) Mr.. G. S. Barlow
(re-elected) Rev. S. @. Damon (re-elected.) Mr.
]. c. GIade, 10 serve for term Of four years.
The Secretary informed the meeting that His
Majesty had been pleased 10 appoint bis Honor
Elisha ii. Allen as Vice-President Of the Queens
Hospital Corporation also that His Excellency
the Minister of Interior. with the approval Of
His Majesty, had appointed the following gentle
men as Trustees of the Queens Hospital for the
four years ensuing. viz. Hon. @. @. Harris, Hon.
J. NJ. Smith, Hon. g. Rhodes, Hon. A S. Cleg-
horn, Mr.. j. Montgomery.
At the special meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees, the election Of officers resulted as follows
Hon. C. R. Bishop, Treasurer, tre-elected] Mr..
T. A. Schaefer. Secretary, (re-elected) Mr.. W.
L. Green, Auditor, tre-elected.) Executive Com
mittee Messrs. Bishop, Parke, Schaefer, Cart
wright, Castle.
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Colonel Steinberger.

This gentleman, whose intended visit 10 this
and other groups in this ocean was announced in
our issue of May %, arrived in the yacht Fanny,
on Sunday last. The statement given in the
GAZETTE of the above date was substantially cor
rect although oficiously denied by our cote mpo-
rary, who appears to have known nothing of the
facts in the case. Col. S. is commissioned for
special service; just what, probably no one knows
but himself. He leaves on Thursday via Hilo.
for the Navigator Islands and Fijis, thence per-
haps to Tahiti, and back TO this port. He is de-
tailed on tour of observation, 10 gather such
information as is sought by the American Gov
ernment, on such points as it has commissioned
him TO investigate. 1t is reasonable to presume
that, if President Grant is asked TO select site
for a naval station, here or elsewhere, be wishes
to be posted as to the relative value of any har-
Dor offered. At oil events, this is the only way
to avoid being taken in." US the Government
was with Midway Island. some three years ago.
The cost of such an expedition as this is nothing
gained by it. The Fanny is chartered for what
ever time Col. S. may require her, and can be
given up at any time should be meet with naval
vessel, which can serve bin better. His Excel.
lency the American Minister will probably lake
passage in the Fanny for Hawaii tomorrow.
Yesterday, Col. s. visited Pearl Harbor in
the steam launch Sedan. accompanied by the
American Minister, Mr.. w. j. Panger and Capt
Moody The launch returned TO mort late last
evening, but the party did not come in her.
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s1A1,sAO.s1.

This is the amount that has been expended IN
maintaining the Queens Hospital, during the
fourteen years it has been in existence. 1t has
been spent mainly in providing comfortable hos
pital accom- uiodations and medical attendance for
Hawaans, who otherwise would have been left
to pine and die, neglected and unknown. Those
who have been cured and discharged well, are
numbered by thousands, and every year the list
is increased by hundreds. This institution is an
honor to the nation, and the best evidence of its
civilization. 1t is an honor to King Kamehame-
ha ". and his Queen, who we're its founders I;
and 1t is an honor to the officers and board of
trustees who have managed it with SO much zeal
and with credit to themselves. Long may it con-
tiuue, as now. haven of relief for the poor and
sick Hawaiian