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National Republican., 1882-11-17

N~lMe POST OFFICE NOTICE.
Foreign mails for the week ending NOVEMBER IS
will close at this Office as follows:
SATURDAY.-At p. M. for Europe, per steam.
ship City of Chester, via Queenstown Qettefs for
Germany and Scotland must be directed "per
City OF Chester'D; at 8 o. nj. for Scotland direct
per steamship @ Mnchorla' Va GLASGOW; at p m m,
Antwerp; at u a. ~. for Honduras, Liyng,ton,
Grtytown, and Port Limon, per s.ean,shp CliIudiu
at u q. M. for Europe per steapshlp Rhein. via
Southampton and Bremen; at 131 p. M. for Cuba
and Porto Rico per steamship Niagara, via HAVANA.
SUNDAY..AtI: I:sQ p. m. for Honduras and Living
ston, via New OrlsanS
Mails for Australia. New Zealand, Sandwich and
FIJI Islands per s'eamship City of Sydney, via
San Francisco, close Decenlbef t9 Up m,
+The schedule OF closes OF TrnnsPacdc malls
ranged op the basis of m nninterfaptsd oyerlani
transit TO San Francisco. Mails nom the East arriving
on time at San Francisco the day of sailing OF
steamers are dispatched the same day.
HGNRN q, PEA RSt)N, Postmaster.
National Republican., 1882-11-17

nNBe THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
49, stockholders of the Great Falls Ice Company
Will be Led NEXT TUESDAY, the list ins ant, at
their office 1902 street northwest, for the purpose
Of eecting nine directors TO the ensuing yenr
Polls open q p. m. and close p. IN. BY order.
nolf5t ], T. EINWICK, Secretary,
National Republican., 1882-11-17
e~y% DR. K,r; i; Q; GANDEE' ChSI EIIys,P;,X y, ,D;, D.,
POST OFFICE NOTICE

treat ali Diseases of Mind or Body. Electricity
Ofhce. eo6 f ST. II. W., opposite Masonic Temple
Ocl2-2mf Wnshinptnn D
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27
DemItt's room-that lady being still

Demllt's room-that lady being still
out,
IN Mrs, Demitt's room, which Mr..
Nowon didnot eater without trepldatlon,
they found bunch Of keys, and one Of
tho keys opened large tank, This
was unlocked, and inside II were Mr.,
Nowon's accursed hat aud boots, along
with four other smaller pair Of boots,
Mr., Nowon stood like one transiSed,
Il thought 50, sald tho actor, hut hc
laughed, for he thought the whole of'
fair u capital joke aud he pointed out
how cunning Mrs. Demilt had bccn,-
She had not ouly bought these smaller
hats aud boots to irighten Mr.. Nowon
but she had purchased them Of his own
maker, aud hal CREASED tho Innings Of
tho hats, and dirticd the solcs Of tho
boots, to make them look like her en-
ployer's own. "A master woman that,
sir ! declared tho actor, admiringly.
'Oh, good gracious, ] was going to
marry her, calculated Mr.. Nowon,
with rolling eyes, like one who has
escaped falling down deep pit
'lI'm, you might have done worse
said tho tall, lean man sharp women
are not plentiful
But this was not the opinion Of the
outraged Mr.. Nowon, who was with
difficulty restrained from calling in the
police. Presently, when Mrs. Dcmitt
returned, she found all the hats and
boots arrayod on the parlor table, and
uttered n squall at seeing herself found
out.
Madam, we must part this very
day, cried Mr.. Nowon, with great
dignity; but thus driven to bay, Mrs.
Dcmitt burst into Il forced laugh aud
brazencd it out.
well, l have had good joke at
your expense, you silly old man, you,'
she said, impudcntly, 'and wish Miss
Jenny joy if she marrics such an old
goose.
In this little speech the words that
most irritated Mr.. Nowon were 'old
man. and 'old GOOSE but everyone
will be glad to hear that he was soon
consoled by finding that Miss Koy did
not think him too old to make good
husband. A brilliant wedding took
place and the tall, lean actor was in
vitcd to the breakfast. There he took
the opportunity of once more unsaying
his curse, and blessed the bride and
bridegroom from head to foot, 'hats
and boots included.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27
Boy Wanted.

There is Il gospel tent at the corner
of Michigan Avenue and Fourth street
and on Sunday evening there is consid'
cradle passing in and out on the part OF
pedestrians. Last Sunday evening a
boy of fourteen was just leaving the
tent when he met q stranger who stop
ped him and inquired:
Say bub, what sort of perform
ance is going on in there?
'Purty good thing was the reply.
I'D kinder like to sce the fat woman
and the living skeleton and the Albino
children once more, but I'm purity nigh
strapped. Is there any way l kin
work IMP
us boys crawl under the canvas
Anybody around to knock you stiff?'
Never saw anybody. I'll show you
where to go under.
by hockey! I'll try it. It's no use
to throw away quarter when you can
beat side show.
The boy took him around behind the
tent and saw him safely under, and
then crossed the street and sat down.
He waited just exactly three minutes,
and then the stranger came out OF the
tent by the door. He looked up and
down the street, closely scanned every
youngster about him and finally said to
bootblack
'Bub, Pm looking for youth about
two heads taller than you-peaked
nose-brown straw hat hair cut short.
want to see him so awful bad for
about minute that I'll give you half
dollar if you'll show me where he is. ,
Il Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27
BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

will cure dyspepsia, heartburn. mala'
ha, kidney disease. liver complaint,
and other wasting diseases,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27
Tho Dead Of Night

In dull, dead heayiness Of sleep,
The earth lies weak and worn,
The haggard night forgets TO keep
Her weary watch for mora
A numbness slowly seems 10 creep
On river, field, and hill
The gloom falls momenlly more deep
The stiffness grows more still,
Aud over all there steals, Intense,
A strangeness chill and gray,
A stolid, dull indifference,
The nights despair OF day
-[Robertson Trowbridse'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27
BROWNS
ROK
B/77ERS

sndches the blood and puddes the
systemi cures weakness, lack OF
energy. etc, Try q bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27

What sculpture is to block Of mar
BILE, education is to human soul. The
philosopher, the saint and the hero, the
wise, the good and the great man, very
often lie hid and concealed in plebiau,
which proper education might have
disintcrred and brought to light
T Addison.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27

To think we are able is almost to be
SO; to determine upon attainment is
frequently attainment itself. Thus
earnest resolution has often seemed to
have about it SAVIOR Of omnipotence.
-CSamuel Smiles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27
BROWNS
/RON
B/77ERS

Is the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
cause headache or constipation, as
other Iron preparations will,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27

iNnIA. a. THOMAS, St. Cloud
uHND' Building, Washington. D. c 1,
Practices before the United States General
Land Office. Contested cases, private land
claims, mining, pre-emption and homestead
cases prosecuted before the Department OF
the Interior and Supreme Court; and all
classes Of claims hnf )re the Executive Depart
ments. Special attention given to town site
cases. Land Warrants. homestead floats and
all kinds Of land scrip bought and sold.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27
Rutland Business Cards.
BERWICK HOTEL,

q T. RICHARDSON, PrOp'r,
RUTLAND VERMONT.
Heated Throughout by Seam.
Good Sample Rooms. Billiard Room aud
Livery Stable connected with the Hotel
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27
COltOn's Shoulder Braces,
1lHl: BEST MAKE, selling at
i CHAPMAN'S DRUG STORE.
PATIENTS.

f. A. Lehman, Solicitor of American aud
Foreign Patents. Washington, ID. G. A.,
business connected with Patents, whether
before the Patent Office or tho Courts,
promptly attended to. No charge made un-
less q patent is scored. Send for circular.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27

BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

Ladies and all sufferers from neu'
ralgia, hysteria, and kindred com
plants, will find it without an equal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-09-27

A Simpson county (Ky.) belle glo.
ries in a head of hair which is seventy
inches long and very thick. She has
refused $50 for it.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1882-07-28
WJ4lN'l.Dl!.,E.E N (. ]. f. Co..
81 F0RTA.L EZA 81.

Giran letras sobre las siguientes plaK6s dS 10
Peninsula Islas adyacentes, pOF todas canti
dades, cOrtog dias Dc viste. Iambien girAl
pOr tei6grat0 cnaiqllera salra sobre las mis-
mas plazas. vi
A. Ageciras, Almeria, Almaer0, AFal
juez, AnteQuera,, Ayila, Andujat, Abacete,
Alc&zar, Alicante, ,ALuaden, Are6s de- la
Frontera, Almansa, Alcoy, AlmendralejU.
Amanda DuerO. ,s# d
b Barcelona, Bilbao, BadajoA Burgo
Bejar, Baeza.
C. Oadiz, Cordoba, Coruha, Cattagena,
Uastellon de- Ia Plana, uuenca, Uindad ReAl,
Calah0rra, Oaceres, Ualatayud, CaStropOl Gar.
mona, Oese, Oeris CuSyas de Vega
L - El EscoriaI, Ecija
r. Ferro, FigueraS de CaStrOpo..
/ O. Gibraltar, uerona, Granada, 0ijol
H Auelva, Hutsca, Hsro
j = Jerez de Ia, Frontera, Jaen, Jatlya
L. L6rida, Leon, Logrono, LugO, LuarcA,
L.nareS, LOJa, otca, La Serena
M - Madrld. zMalaga, Mnfcla, MahOn, No.
rloa, edna del OAmpu. q
N-.Noyelda.
O. Ovieoo, Orense, Orihlela.
p Pamplona, Paima, PSlencia, POnteVD,
ira, Pehafa-tia de Bracamonte, PlssenciaI
Padr6n.
q - QuintaHaF de ID 'Ofden
e. Rens, Kiyade0. A
s. Santander, Seyilla, Sal Sebastian, Sc
iamanca, Santiago, S0ria, Soy via, SigHenzM
San Fernando, Santa Uruz de TeRerife.
t. Tarrsgona, Teruef, TrujillO, Tatalla,
Tslavers de ID Kelna, Toledo, Tafanlon, Tdr0,
Torrjos, T0dela. a
V-Valencia, Valladolid, Vitoria, Yalde,
pehas, Vigo, Venar6s, VerIn, Vega de Riv&
deo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1882-07-28

Este maraviiioso balsHlno sana intaI1Dlt
Mente las nerluas anJlguas, las it4gas, lOs
males ue pleIu ue IeCnO. FUG me0lC
ue su 1unuenc1a LAS uIcoIds VICulenLAs TO-
Man muys kGOnto un Ahp0cLo5 c0nValeclente
aesapadecen. JaIntas ueIa este unguentt
CetrlgeIanLe 0e ploQuUl1 untt cuia peEt0Ctu
ue Las Alecclones Qe Ia pei, los conSLIpo-
oOs, las LOses ol LeunatlsmO, aun c0andt
se la apeltauO Oh VaAo souOs los demae
Ce1neOlOk.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1882-07-28
H1tereSd91te.

Sc componen maqumas de coser de todos
1 mas, por dificies que sean; tambien 90 bar
MIA Geiand0las c6 mo snut vas. Dirigirse h
&. miesTfa Haba9er4 (S5 Fortaleza 50
h.G agto.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1882-07-28
Ell COMERCIO.

37-SAN FRANCIS CO-31
Ell que suscribe, participa 8 sus psrro
quianos " al p1biico en- general hsber
recibido nm estenso surtid0 de CAlEAdo
de todas classes para caballeros y nihos,
sobre todo 81 de Antonio Ramon, 81 que
me propongo resiiSar prerios nuncs
vistos.
EN- Ell COMERC1O
Hay aceite superior On botellas, ia
bon mafca Boldoy Sin rival, csmisas
mayorquinas, todo q precios m6dicos
a sANDRfs BoRDoY.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1882-07-28
Circular.

Muy sehor mio Tenei1os el honor de par.
iicipar v. que deja de ser de nuestra pro-
piedad el establecimiento denominado Ell
COLMADO. habiendonos trasladado al ba-
rrio de la Marina Gale del Dep6sito ndmero
8, en- donde nos ofrecemos con 81 mlsmo varia-
do surtido que expendfamos en- el cnad0 eG-
tablecimiento, adiccionando 81 ramO general
de vfveres 81, as
Oontamos con I'M espacioso bien situado
almacGn pr6ximo los mnelles para poder eje-
Guitar con eicacia prOntitud las 6rdenes que
v. nos c0nie; les que cumplimentaFkn como
siempre gustOsossus atfmos 81 8. @. B. 8 NJ.
n abl, MARyoRELL Ca.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1882-07-28
AMIGO DE TODOS.
p{tuUaAs R0LLoWAy.

Millones de personals, en- todas Las parties
Gel munuO, CecUmlenQan OlchAs k1lQOTHs
como eI meJOE resL<auratlVO dc IL saluu que
80 cOnOce. ELIAS cuIan Loues las afecclO-
nes del coIazon, del nlkauos del estonHgo,
ue los rlnOnes ue lVS tntestlnOs, EeMue-
ven Ia Acrlmonla, Ia natulencla Ia cardlal-
sla, expuIsan0U ue la saAEre Goua ImpuIezAs
cOmpletsmeALe 81 61sJema AeI-
yiosO 0ando I'm tonO saludaDIe a Ia orgH-
~
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-05-06
THE DEADLY PISTOL.

When shall we hear the last of these too
frequently recurring murders and attempts to
murder by Chinese? Nearly every week tho
news is received from some part of tho King
dom of assaults made with deadly weapons,
and in nearly every case the attacking party is
a Chinaman. 1t is we'll known fact that the
Chinese amongst us possess more fire arms
than all other persons in the country, and that
they are still the best patrons of those who
deal in these articles; it is also woll known
that they use them more than any other people
here.
Rigorous measures should be adopted to
prevent the indiscriminate sale of fire arms,
aud the penalty for carrying deadly weapons
made severe. In no part Of the world has ilfe
been more secure .han in these Islands, pro-
verbal for their immunity from cut-throats,
robbers aud all classes Of desperados; but if
the arming of Chinese be allowed to continue
unchecked, it will in time become necessary
for others TO do likewise in order to protect
life and property. We very much regret to
contemplate tho prospect OF seeing these beau
tiful Islands metamorphosed into a field Of in
ternecne strife, where every house ID a fortress
and every individual walking armory. Let
the sapling be uprooted Tho full grown tree
will laugh ut our mightiest efforts.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-05-06

What this Kingdom seems most to require TO
ensure continuance of it's present prosperity is
thoroughly organized system of Immigration OF
families from some country whose inhabitants
will be congenial to our soil, to our sub.tropical
climate TO our institutions, and above all to our
own people. Whilst welcome industrious
families from all parts OF the world, experience
far seems to point 10 the Portuguese from the
Azores as those most readily available and likely
to meet our requirements, and in view OF the cir
cumstance that difficulties had arisen in keeping
up this stream of suitable population despatched
in December last my Minister OF Interior. His
Ercellency, II. A. J. Carter, TO Lisbon, to endeavor
TO remove those difficulties and with full Powers
to make Treaty with His Majesty the King of
Portugal. have every reason 10 believe that his
efforts will be successful
Such system of immigration and numerous
public improvements, inperatively called for i'll
this progressive stage of our history, will require
n considerable outlay during the next biennial
period, and my Minister of Finance will ask you
to pass measures authorizing n specific Loan for
immigration and for each great public improve
ment as IL may be approved by the Legislature.
NonLEs AND REPRESENTATIVES,;
Thankful TO the Almighty for the blessings
which this Nation has enjoyed IN the past, trust
that your deliberations may result in an increase
OF happiness and continuance OF prosperity
throughout the Kingdom.
We do now declare the Legislature Of the King
dom opened.
After the conclusion of the speech the King ano
royal party withdrew and Mr.. j. NJ. Monsarrat
| the Assembly to order. On motion of Mr. Gibson
Mr.. G. X. Bishop was called to the Chair
The House then adjourned to 10 a. NJ. Monday,
| Nav lat
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-05-06
STRIKE WHILE THE IRON is HOT.

There is probably no question at present ex-
citing the public mind moro than that of Tenn
perance, aud none Of more Importance to this
community The situation here is peculiar,
and measures are required which would not
be necessity elsewhere. 1t is not an easy
question to meet, but it must be met and han
died without gloves; and what is done must
be done now. The resolutions adopted by the
late Planters Association was powerful en-
tering wedge, all unexpected assistance to
prohibitionists, and the sentiments there ex-
pressed have since been echoed by tho pulpit,
press and public opinion in voice that is not
70 be mistaken. The monster mass-meeting at
the Theatre on Thursday evening showed tho
temper OF our citizens, and petitions for pro-
hibtion law are now open to signers. Homo
lulu is not alone in this matter; from other
parts Of the group comes the same protest
against the sals Of liquor Can this unani-
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-05-06
THE ROYAL SPEECH,

Read at the convenirg Of the Legislative
Assembly is nom -committal on most points,
and as it is published in full elsewhere, 1t is
not necessary to say much about it, The
smallpox epidemic, relations with foreign
powers and the Royal tour Of the globe are
alluded to briefly. 1t states that the flourish
ing condition of our agriculture, commerce
and finance is mainly due to the Treaty of Re-
ciprocity with the United States," and refers
to the matter of Immigration. The "Million
Loan is not mentioned as such, but toa" is
alluded to in the last lines: "My Minister oi
the Interior will ask you to pass measures au-
thorizing specific Loan for immigration and
for each great public improvement, as it may be
approved by the Legislature"
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-05-06
THE LEGISLATURE

Was convened on Saturday, April 29th, by
the King, and organized for business on Mon
day last. The sessions have been short during
the week, the greater portion of the time being
presented to the Legislature by the different
departments contain much valuable nforma-
ton, and we regret our inability to review
them in to-day's issue, but we will refer to
them in our next. Some of the reports are
yet in the hands of the printers, but will be
ready for distribution soon. They contain
much food fer reflection, and many recon-
mendations advanced by them should receive
the earnest consideration and thoughtful ac-
tion of our LEGISLATORS.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-05-06

referred TO the Sanitary Committee alono Il would
not permit the Finance Committee TO thoroughly
investigate tho reports. In conclusion ho asked
the Chairman TO suggest his views on this matter.
The President pointed out that rule No. - pro
yidcs that the Committee ON Finance have to deal
with all public accounts.
Mr. Aholo moved the Order af the Dav.
ORDEH OF THE DAY.
Third reading of mn Act to authorize an election
OF q Representiye for tho district Of Kaanapali
Mr. Gibson said there were serious objections TO
this bill. II should have emanated from the At
torney General and have been presented by him
He could not help but perceive that this special
act would conflict with the general law. He
thought IL regretnblo that n Minister Of His
Majesty should 80 interpret the law, and thereby
forestal the Act Of this Assembly They may
have 20 regret their ha3ty action in this matter.
bill Of this Importance ought TO have been
printed and studied by each member OF the House.
Notwithstanding that he was extremely desirous of
seeing the district Of Kaanapali represented, he
cuuld not vote for the passage of this bill
Mr.. >. k. kaai said this was n small affair. "
seemed 10 him that tho mombers did not want
20 sec the district Of Kaauupili represented.
On the vote being taken. the bill passed its third
reading. This bin will take effect Immediately.
Tho House adjourned at f2.l5 p. NJ.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-05-06
G. o m M Z r CIAL.

UJNOLFLt. NAY 6ih, irs3.
The most important matter in connection with the
hippuy trado The continued arrlyalof large quanti.
ics of sugar from tho other islands every steamer and
schooner arriving Wtru r1il carloca.
Tho II. ". hny and thc Uscoyey got On for the
oast las' Saturday tl, former carrying 1879 lbs.
ugar and the latir, IIunIW la. The total value of
both catgoos sig3Pai 20. The schooner Ida schnauer
cot oG yesterday with fuI c1rso, aud the Fiona now
discharging here viII load for san Francisco There
arc M regular S. packets n the harbor but several
are due
Tho Hawaiian Hotel nas changed hands DR. McGrcw
having obtained % lease OF fifteen years.
Tho price of land in pud around Honolulu stl con
tuuos active. on Wednesday the sale of building lott
NJ Kuaolohua by lhc Interior Department aggregated
sjg5o
Tho Legislative Assembly OF The Kingdom i- now in
session aud lbo various r.po from the departments
show the country 10 Do ina thriving condition. The
total income " the Kingdom fof the biennial per
,d ending March 3i waa s2Oio 299i which, added to
The balance iu the treasury March 8l. 1850 s33s ssoat
amounts 10 s2toltiOHs Tho expenditures for the
.lmc period were 81 s2 5gp3J leaving balance in tho
treasury April ist iss9.or st20jitO5 Tho receipts
ccodcd the estimates s29O,liat0. The estimated r.
ccipts for the period to ,nd March 3ist 1884, arc
ipij gjtOj. ihc estimated Expenditure for The same
arc s!ol sG0 50 leaving ou estimated deficit Of 81 oOs
gg9.E During the past fiscal period the public debt
has been decreased ss,IoO leaving the amount Of debt
syggg0.
Sdbioincd vc present 20 table Of exports for The
month of hur aud o totals for the fret four months
of 1882.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-05-06
Opening Of the Legislature.

On Saturday last, April 29th, at l2 o clock noon,
the Legislative Assembly for 1882 was convened.
The band was ON the lawn in front of the mouka
entrance of Alolani Hale and the troops were
drawn up in line along the front of the building.
At 12 o'clock salute fired by tho battery and
tho band struck up the national anthem, the
troops at the same time presenting arms, as the
King accompanied by Queen Kapioani, the Prin-
cesses Llluokalani and Lkelike, Gov. Dominis
aud Hon. A. S. Cleghorn drove up to the entrance,
where the party was received by the Ministers
who accompanied them into the Legislative Hall,
the large assemblage OF Mobiles, Representatives,
invited guests and others rising AS they entered.
King Kalakaua wore the uniform of Major
General and had several decorations ON his breast.
The Queen and Princesses also wore the insignia
Of the Orders of Kalakaua or Kamehaneha.
Tho opening prayer was delivered by Rev. A.
Macintosh in native, after which tho King read
the following address in Hawaiian and English /;
NopLEs AND REPRESENTATIVES,:
Since the propagation Of tho Legislative Assem-
bly in August, 1880, "a portion Of MY Kingdom has
suffered from the plague Of small po1. Happily,
through the unremitting exertions OF the Board of
Health, the disease was confined to the Islands of
Oahu and Kauai and in the latter Island it was by
strict quarantine regulations confined within
narrow bounds. II gives me pleasure to recognize
the exertons Of the officers of the Government in
the performance OF thelr ardaous duties during
ing co-operation and self.denial of the people at
large contributed so much to limit the rayases of
the pestilence.
Our relations with Foreign Governments con-
tinue in the most satisfactory state. At the desire
of the Emperor Of Japan, revision OF the Treaty
with that country was undertaken, but certain
political relations OF the Empire with some of the
Great Powers induced the Japanese Government
to request that the final ratification Of said revised
Treaty should be postponed for the present, and
His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Of Japan sent
Special Envoy 70 this country to explain the
situation. I heartily appreciate the enthusiasm
of my People ON my return from abroad.
During my recent tour around the world, was
ner by the Rulers and Goyernments OF the differ
ent countries through which l passed shall
always look back with pleasure TO this trip, and
trust that what saw and learned may accrue TO
the beneit Of my People.
The figures which my Minister of Finance will
lay before you in his Report, clearly exhibit the
progressive and nourishing condition Of our Agri-
culture, Commerce. and Finance, mainly due, no
doubt TO the Treaty Of Reciprocity with our near
neighbor the United States OF America, with which
country our main oominsrce has always been
carried on