The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-08-27

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eminent is stronger to-day than
before the instruction, the out
break of which only proved, what
was generally believed before, that
the disconnected were few in mum
bers, and had no real grievance
The Board of Health reports show
that the public health is in a most
satisfactory condition. There is
very little sickness on any portion
of the Islands, and the death rate
has been gradually decreasing for
the past four or five years. There
were forty three deaths at Honolulu
and suburbs during last month
(July) and only twenty-four deaths in
August up to the 23d. This decrease
IN the mortality is partly accounted
for by diminished native popula-
ton, among whom the deaths were
always most numerous. The efforts
made by the Board of Health to
increase sanitary arrangements,
have also contributed largely to-
ward the prevention of diseases.
The public works of the kingdom
are being actively carried on; but
since the departure of the S. S. Aus
tralia, none of the larger works have
been completed. The great Volcano
road is progressing in a most salts
factory manner, and about one-third
of its length is finished this
being the lower, most difficult and
expensive portion = leaving the
balance of the work compare
lively easy, In places, the one
hundred roadmakers now employed
can grub and grade quarter
of mile per day; and where there
are only fern and level areas, half
a mile per day can be accomplished.
The portion of the road already
completed is attracting much favor
able comment, and there is now
considerable vehicular traffic and
tourist travel upon the ten miles
completed. 1t is said, by those best
capable Of Judging, that, for beauty
of scenery and finish of roadway,
the Volcano road will be the best
and most pleasant drive in Hawaii,
or anywhere in the kingdom outside
of Honolulu and suburbs.
The new drive up to the top of
Punchbowl Hill is now approaching
completion, and is calling forth
much favorable comment. 1t is
being finished in a substantial man
ner. The grades are easy, and
from every point of ascent most
beautiful views are obtained.
The U. S. war vessel Nipsic is now
on the Marine Railway, where she is
undergoing the repairs rendered
necessary because of the damage
sustained in the Samoan hurricane.
These repairs are proceeding at
rapid rate, and the crew occupy the
vessel the same as when in her ma
tural element. These facts speak
highly in favor of the facilities af-
forded at Honolulu for the repair of
all vessels, large or small; and, ow
ing to the position of the Hawaiian
Islands in mid Pacific, this port as a
place for repairing ships cannot be
over estimated. The keel of the
Nipsic is ten feet above high-water
mark, and could be taken higher up
f needed.
The rails for the Oahu steam rail
road are being landed from the bark
Deutschland from Germany. They
are similar in size and appearance to
hose used in America, and look
heavy and strong. These rails will
De laid on the graded portions of the
inc as soon as possible, and all the |
)ther works on this line of road are |
n active progress; but, since our |
asst summary, there has been little
Else to note in the finished work of |
he line. Sealed tenders are adver-
Used for to build the terminal sta
ion at the Honolulu end of the line. |
According to the drawings, this will
oe an imposing and commodious
structure when finished, and will |
stand upon made land between Oahu
Prison and King street; but very
lear to the latter. There will be
over and ornamental roof, and the
'acade will front King street.
The inter island telegraph cable
las been laid successfully between
he islands of Maui and Molokai, and
IN attempt was made last week to
ay the cable between Oahu and
Molokai, but unpropitious weather