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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-10-01
Mr. Matthew Arnold ON America

DR.. Robert Laird Collier, writing in the Bos-
ton Herald, gives an account Of an interview
with Mr.. Matthew Arnold, in which Mr.. Ar
mold spoke as follows:
have been asked by representatives Of the
Pail Mall Gasstc and other London papers TO
be interviewed" and have always declined
the honor, and furthermore have promised Mr..
Knowles Of the NiAtocHib Century, that If |
have anything to say about America will
send 1t to him. But have no present insen-
ton either to write or say anything II was
very shocking 10 see that miserable hoax
printed in the Chicago IFibUse, purporting 10
give some criticisms | had made through the
Pail Nall Gn-etfs. Since its publication have
received many letters from friends in Chicago,
who feel justly aggrieved that such reflections
should come from my pen. 1t is simply pre-
Posterous 10 suppose that | could repay their
hospitality and the great kindness they showed
me by such criticism. Such an act on my
part would have been monstrous and unpar-
douable. l met many most charming people in
Chicago, aid have there friends to whom am
deeply attached. 1t is true did not care for
Chicago; it is too new" and as we would say
in England, "too beasily prosperous"
would not 90 to see the pig sticking at the
stockyards. Certainly not Why should l
wish TO see pig-sticking? Still, as have said,
nowhere did Inject more charming people than
in Chicago. liked Milwaukee and ST. Louis
better as cities, but | prefer Philadelphia to
any American city. Chestnut street is like
Bond street Philadelphia is so respectable
There are traces, certainly. Of Quaker rigidity,
but at the same time great refinement.
l everywhere met with kindness and aifec-
tionateness, and came home feeling that the
Americans are indeed a very warm-hcarted
people. My wife and daughter were 10th to
quit the country, so appreciative were they Of
universal ciyility and goodness shown them
and myself. We enjoyed all VIC saw, and the
affectionate people most Of ALL Yes, must
say they are au affectionate people. met
more social refinement than had expected
Still, all l have written Of society in America
holds true. The Americans are commercial
people, with the intellectual limitations of
such. The conditions make them commercial
people; they could not be otherwise, situated
as they are. They have vast continent, and
al! its recources are to be developed Bush
ness absorbs the time and powers Of the men
as 1t does not in Europe; consequently there is
in America no class Of gentlemen as in Eng
land, although everywhere there are individu-
ais equal to any gentleman in the world.
And the ladies arc more charming. Inever
met such takingness. The young ladies are
most engaging. While many Of the gentlemen
have the tone Of feeling and the speech Of
English gentlemen, the ladies are much more
engaging than English ladies-are better in
formed and more capable in conversation. 1t
is this takingness or engagingness in all Amer
lean ladies that really quite fascinated me
the young ladies' ave so well posted aud con-
verse so pleasingly.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-10-01

be added to the joint stock for the pay
ment of joint creditors.
SECTION "a. In all other respects the
proceedings as to partners shall be con
Quoted IN like manner as if they had been
commenced and prosecuted by or against
one person. II the petition be filed by less
than all the partners of copartnership.
those partners who do not Join shall be
proceeded against in the same manner as
in the case OF the other debtors who are
required to show cause upon creditor
petition.
SECTION IS. The provisions of this Act
shall apply to corporations, and upon the
petition of any officer of a corporation
duly authorized by a vote of the Board Of
Directors or Trustees at meeting special
ly called for that purpose, or by the assent
in writing of a majority of the Directors
or Trustees as the case may be. or upon a
creditors petition made and presented in
the manner provided by this Act the like
proceeding shall be had and taken as are
provided IN the case of debtors. All the
provisions of this Act which apply to deb
tors, shall apply to each and every officer
of any corporation in relation to the same
matters concerning the corporation. When
ever any corporation shall be declared
bankrupt all its property and assets shall
be distributed among its creditors.
SECTION %. All proceedings pending at
the time of the approval of this Act shall
be heard and concluded under the provi-
sions of the law then existing.
SECTION 30. Sections 962 to 995 both
inclusive and Chapter NJ of the Laws of
1870, and all laws and parts of laws con
trary to the provisions of this Act be and
the same are hereby repealed
SECTION 81. This Act shall take effect
and become law from and after the date
of its publication.
Approved this 18th day of August, A. D.
1884. KALAKAUA, REX.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-10-01
Senator Anthony.

The following short sketch of this dis
tinguished gentleman's career is interest
ing:
The Father of the Senate" was born of
Quaker ancestors in Coventry, r. l., April
l, 1915. He graduated at Brown Univer-
sity in 1888, and adopted the profession of
| journalism, in which he was successful.
In 1888, he assumed the editorial charge
of the Providence Journal. which he retain.
ed for many years. In 1S49, he was elect
ed Governor of Rhode Island He was re-
elected, but declined third term. Retir-
ing from official life, he devoted himself
with renewed ardor and enlarging infu-
ence to his profession. In 1858 he was
elected a United States Senator from
Rhode Island as Union Republican. to
succeed Philip Allen, Democrat, and took
his seat on the 4th of March. 1859 He
was reelected in 1864, 1870, 1876 and 1882
being each time returned with practically
no opposition. In this almost unprece-
dented length Of Senatorial duty Mr.. An
thony served as a member of the Commit
tees on Claims, Naval Affairs, Mines and
and Mining and Post Office. His most
notable committee work, however, was on
the Committee on Printing. He became
Chairman of that Committee immediately
ON entering the Senate, and retained the
position uninterTuptedly ever since.
At various periods Mr.. Anthony served
as President pro tenn. OF the Senate. his
principal term as such being for four years
from 1853; he was successfully elected to
the position in 1911, 1872 and 1875. If he
had fully served out his fifth term he
would have had a tenure equal to that Of
Thomas TART Benton Mr. Anthony was
again elected President pro tenn. of the
Senate at the beginning of the last session
Of Congress, but declined the place on &C
count of failing health.
Mr. Anthony made few speeches, but
always spoke TO the point. In committee
he was leader whose Judgment was as
generally sound as it was quick and pat
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-10-01
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Bp 1uthuritn
o.
SESSION LAWS OF 1894.
Az ACT

To REGULATE PROCEEDINGS IN BANKEUFTCl
IN THE HAwAIAS IsI-ANDs
Be it Enacted by the King and the Legs
lative Assembly of the Hawaiian Islands
in the Legislature Of the Kingdom as
sprnilad.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-10-01

riotic. He was recognized as among the
most radical Of the Republican members,
his position on the womans fufrage ques-
ton being an indication Of his political
leanings. He stood almost alone in the
advocacy of this principle He had dig
nifed bearing and commanding presence,
with regular features, horid complexion
and profusion of iron gray hair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-11
THE NORTHWESTERN TROUBLES.

THE VANDERBILT ROADS REFUSE TO ARBIIRATE-
At meeting of the Northwestern railroad
companies in Chicago Friday an attempt to reorgan-
Ize Northwestern Traffic Association was made but
without The Rock Island, the 81 Paul and tho
Burlington companies agreed 10 leave the questions IN
dspute 10 arbitration but the Chicago and Northwestern
and the Omaha road (which it cOnros voted against the
proposition 1t is not probable that another meeting
will be held before March To- when the association Will
cease TO exist
The Northwestern Traffic Association was one OF the
results of the railroad in the Northwest little
more than year ago which ended IN the purchase Of the
control of the Omaha road by the Chicago and North
western The business was not pooled but II was agreed
that the roads should do all the business they could
secure on the condition that they should MAINTAIN
established rates At the end Of the year for which tho
agreement was made the companies expected to form
pool on the basis the years traffic Shortly before the
expiration Of the year the Rock Island road gave notice
Of It's intended withdrawal from the association. sew
eral meetings have been held that time. and by
mutual consent the life OF the association has been pro-
Onged On the question OF percentages the railroads
were unable agree out it was expected that at the
meeting Chicago Friday they would settle on terms
for pooling the traffic. The Chicago and Southwestern
then declined submit the division OF the business TO
arbitration, although the other lines had gwen ther
Indeed the motion 70 arbltrate was offered Dy
President Cable OF the Rock Island Company
mOusy on the territory covered and the traffic 20 DO
pOOed, and having Iaeu 10 agree upon inc
Of the traffic which each line Il entitled that the ques-
ton OF percentages be referred Board Of Arbitration
consisting three persons, OF which our present ar
btrator George NJ BOgue, shall be Onete other TWO 10
be chosen unanimous action Of all the parties 10
said association The arbitrator IN making their
awards shall take into account the facilities, conditions
ana ability OF the several lines 20 secure transport
handle ana deliver the traffic 10 be pooled Tie per-
centagcs awarded the several lines by ts arbitration
shall take effect March 10 and continue for term
of two wears and thereafter subject thirty days, notice
in writing OF any party the association O its desire TO
terminate the same. Provided however uiat III odro
ftttae nj a
petition the traffic OF this association PRIOR 10 c eX-
piratlOn named above ana such hne or
lines become members Of this association the percent
ages such line lines shall DC deducted proper
tOnatey from the percentages awarded Dy TINS arnli
ton or in proportion the percentages existing at the
o the admission of such line or lines
This resolution amended after discussion. by
voting that the decision of majority OF the arbitrator
should be final. The Northwestern and the Omana
sine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-11
THE NEW WESTERN FAST MAIL.

\ DAY SAVED BETWEEN NEw-YoRK AND OMAHA.
OMAHA, March 10. Postmaster General
Gresham to-day completed arrangements for the extern
sion OF the fast mail service 10 Omaha The service
Will be the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad,
the first train leaving at O'Clock tomorrow morning,
and reaching Omaha at o'clock the evening Of the
same day. This train will take mail brought by the
fast train from NewYork, which leaves there at $50
o. and arrives here at 1890 on the morning of the
opd day. The new train will catch and deliver mail at
Gil the stations on the route The result Will be SAVING
OF twenty-four hours time between Eew.YOrk and
Omaha and ali points west of Omaha TO the Pacific coast
The fast train connects at Omaha with westenbOund
Union Pacific train The Chicago mail and the morning
Diapers have left the city heretofore AT noOD reaching
Omaha at 10 o'clock the next fOrehooD now by gong TO
tIess half hour earlier the papers can DC put on the
last tram and will reach Omaha fourteen hours ealler
end intermediate towns Ia the same proportion.
The first train OF the new service arrived here from
Hew-YO7k this morning, seven minutes ahead OF time
was composed OF seven postal Messrs. Gresham,
HetlOn and Thompson the last being Superintendent VI
We Railway Mall Service, accompanied the train, y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-11
WRESTLLNG IN THE JAPANESE FASHION.

MatsadO SOrakchi and Edwin Bibby wrestled
according to japanese rules last night in Clarendon Hall
The hall was nearly filled and Captain McCullagh had
large squad of citizens clothes present TO prevent
any disturbance. Among the spectators family Of
japanese with whom Masada boarded. In the first bout
Matsada rushed at Bibby, and after pushing him off the
carpet claimed fall There long wrangle TO
what constituted fall during which the services of the
japanese woman were called In interpreter. II
finally agreed that any part Of the body besides the
feet touched the floor be fall That part OF the
rnles under which loses he is pushed outside of
nine foot ring disregarded When time called
Matsada again rushed Bibby and in five seconds had
him HAT on the stage He slapped him the back threw
his hands his head ana took his seat In the second
bout, the men wIcsted all over the stage. MatSdda
caugth Bbby by the neck at last and won the Ia M 26
minutes In the third bout Bbby endearOred to keep his
opponent of, but after little sparrlng the Japanese
caught his opponent by the mead aud forced BlOOy
his hands and knees He claimed the fall bu II
allowed After short rest they went at II again. Mat
saba soon caught his fayorte hold by the neck and
threw Bibby his back. after 81 seconds OF actual
wrestling winning the fall and the match The match
W fOr a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-11
SOME PRocEEDINGs OF THE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-In the House to-
day Mr. Keller, from the Committee on Appropriations
reported back the Military Academy Appropriation bill,
with Senate amendments, recommending concurrence in
the amendment providing that any cadet dismissed for
hszing shall not be eligible TO reappoinmen and non
concurrence In the other amendments. The Tecommen
dations agreed TO-
Bills were introduced TO define the duties OF the Msss
sippi River Commissions 10 incorporate the Yellowstone
Park Railroad Company for the enforcement of public
and private Justice and the relief Of Congress from the
consideration OF disputed claims ~for The relief Of pilots
who served in theWar OF the Rebellion; granting the right
OF way through the Indian Territory TO the st. Louis
and Baxter Springs Railroad Company 10 retire
General H. G. Wright with the rank OF MajorGenerali
for carrying the Improvement end repairs OF rivers
harbors by contract granting right OF way through
the Indian Territory TO The st. joseph ana no ofdhae
Railroad Company 10 regulate the forms OF bs OF iad
ing; the erection Of public building al Hudson,
New York, At cost Of 100000 authorizing the con
sfruc0n Of bridges the Great Kanawha RIVER,
and prescribing their dimensions " create and eslaD
ish pilot OF the United States and 10 regulate
the pOtage Of vessels in the ports and arbofs along the
of the United States granting copyright 10
pewspaDels. " authorize the establishment Of export
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-11
SEARCHING FOR BURIED TREASURE.
A DISCOVERY IN NORTHERN NEw-JERsEY REvrvEs
OLD TRADITIONS AND EXCITEMENT.

A DISCOVERY IN NORTHERN NEw-JERsEY REvIvEs
OLD TRADITIONS AND EXCITEMENT.
GOSHEN, N. Y, March 8.-While some work
men were making excavation for windmill on the
farm of Henry Smith, Just the Sussex County line In
New-Jersey few days ago. they came upon nat stone
foot wide and two feet long about four feet below the
surface Upon removing II 1t proved to be the covering
to shallow pit the four sides OF which were laid up with
brick Spanish dollar which on being ceansed showed
the date OF 1884, found In the pitt also an obong pile
OF something resembling scorched about six inches
long and three inches wide which reached half way UP
TO the top Of the pit Upon being touched it crumbed to
pieces There were egble marks upon it, but from its
shape and appearance believed TO have been pile OF
bank notes.
At different times since the Revolutionary War buried
Of greater value has been unearhed in the
above neghborhood and in different parts OF the county
Many coins have found snedating the Revolution.
long time The plough has frequently brought these
buried treasures to the surface notably in field near
Unionvile in Orange County Y"where only few year.
ago farmer caUe upon an earhen Jar "cn nsme
COrwin discovered sealed Jar III 1871 near cornwall
while excavating for cellar, which was hlled with
ancient coin. the whole amounting to over 81 300 Gold
and silver plate and Jewels have been found dde among
the rocks in the Ramapo mountains and the Isolated re-
Hudson Highlands 1t is supposed that these
hacrds Of money and treasure were secreteu py per
DtS the hands Of Predatory bands Of tories cowboys and
Indians which continually making raids on the early
settlements; and that the owners driven nom thelI
homes by these marauder were either unable TO return
and recover their property, or 10 locate It's hdng places
MANY of the present generation firm believers in
fhe legend there 100000 in gold buried in an iron
chest CrabtTee Island, IN Wild part oil vernon
township Sussex County. This, according to
the legend placed there by large
band OF tories who secured the plumber In
fhe lower portion of the Delaware Valley ard being pr
sued and close pressed by American soldiers, were guided
by tory named DE Witt the spot named where they
deposited It. De Witt lived many after the Rev0
luton Port Jerys aud son OF his died only few
insisted on the truth Of buried treasure story, and
much money and time nave 0een spent u NO
dences that money had been bunee in it, near UniOnve
has awaKened in the CTahTee Island legend,
and there is talk another search for the tory plumber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-11
MIR. sARGENTs CONDUCT CRITICISED.

BIsMARCK's ORGAN on RETURN OF MIR oCHlL-
TREES RESOLUTIONS.
BERLIN, March 1O.-Ihe Norm German ga
see the Of Prince Bismarck says: Tue american
newspapers in their complaints against the manner In
which the Ochree resolution returned forget that
short mepreviousy retaatOrybi in regard to pig meat
was which was Enthusiastically hostile
in character Mr.. Sargent by his attitude here sup
ported by the journalistic activity In America, mas as
sumed a peculiar position toward the German Govern
ment Had Mr. Sargent like his predecessors cultivated
the usual confidential relations with the Imperial UoV
ernment, the oregn Office would have cOnfdentlay Ill
rected his attention the fact that Prince Bismarck was
unable TO make himself instrument for conveying an
expression OF thanks for opposition policy dre6te9
az ainst himself Mr. Sargent might then have unfoden
This view 10 the Washington Government before the O
cial communication OF the resolution. Mr. Sargents
singular conduct has been contrary to all diplomatic
usage that this confidential channel OF communication
enjoyed by his predecessors closed against himself
which fact rendered IL necessary to return the resolution
through Herr Won Eisendecker."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-11
DISEASED WESTERN CATTLE.
THE INFECTED KANSAS DISTRICT QUARANTINED-
ALARM IN WYOMING.

THE INFECTED KANSAS DISTRICT QUARANTINED-
ALARM IN WYOMING.
KANSAS CITY, March 10.-Advices from To-
peka state that Mayor Sims returned yesterday from the
district infected by the foot and mouth disease The
disrict-thiTty-fve miles in areais rg1dy quaran
tined and every effort will be made to stamp out the
disease Dr. HolcomD visited Chase County npOn
report that the disease had appeared there and after
careful examination pronounced the hero IN question
be free from the disease. II is proposed 10 buy all
infected cattle. kill them and burn their bodies. The
railroads In the district given assurance OF their
cOOpefaton in the work of prevenngthe spread OF the
disease.
Reports from the northern western and southern parts
the state indicate that cattle and sheep are IN good
condition, having passed unusually well through the
winter.
CHEYENNE, March 1O-The appearance Of the foot and
mouth disease among cattle in Maine and Kansas creates
great alarm among the cattle men OF the West The
Wyoming Stock Growers Association will take i;nmedi
ate steps TO quarantine the Territory and kill the afflicted
cattle should the disease appear in this Territory The
association has legal authority and indemnity fund
raised for purpose The association has also teie
grapbed the Governors OF the adjoining States and Ter
rtrres urging the enforcement OF quarantine regulations
against afflicted cattle and infected districts and the ex-
termination OF the disease by the destruction OF the ami
mails should the disease break out III their respective
States and Territories. Governor Hale, OF this Territory,
is in hearty accord with the association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-11
THE LEGAL TENDER DECISION.
MOVEMENTS IN CONGRESS TO COUNTERACT The
WORK OF THE SUPREME COURT.

MOVEMENTS IN CONGRESS TO COUNTERACT The
WORK OF THE SUPREME COURT.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-ln the Senate to-
day MI Baya1d submitted the following preamble and
resolution which he asked to have printed and lie on the
table stating that he would take early call it
up:
Whereas, BY the 9th article in amendment Of the
Constitution IL is provided that the enumeration in the
Constitution of certain rights shall not he construed To
deny or dsparage others retained by the people, and by
the ION article in amendment of the Constitution. IL
proyded that the powers not delegated 10 the United
states by the Constitution, nor prohibited by 1t 10 the
States are reserved TO the States respectively or to the
people; therefore ~ , $780,,
they are hereby instructed 10 report soon practicable
as TO the expediency of amending the Constitution so as
more fully accomplish the object OF the foregoing
visions 10 secure the States respectively 10 the
peOple the powers reserved aforesaid and ecc
tuay TO preserve the federal principal and nature OF the
Government by maintaining due limitations upon its
have power TO make anything but gold and silver coin
legal lender for the payment OF debts, nor pass any law
mpairing the obligation OF contracts
In the House Mr. Potter of New York proposed the fol-
lowing Constitutional amendment:
THE legislative powers granted to Congress by the
Constitution shall not construed TO include the power
to pass any law making anything but gold ana silver coin
tender payment Of debts except after declaration
OF war when the public safety may require IT,"
Mr Hewitt, of NewYoTk proposed the following Con-
stitutona amendment: Congress shall not have
power make anything but gold and silver coin tender
in the payment OF debts"