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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

wears OF uninterrupted service. His flrst ap-
pearance In public life was In 1872, when he
was elected to Congress from the Sl1tn us
trict OF Georgia He became member OF
the Committee on Appropriations at the DC,
ginning Of his second term. he succeeded
Mr. Randall as chairman OF the Committee on
Rules, being chosen by the then Speaker, Iom
Reed. He refused renominationf for Congress,
and retired, intending TO begin the practice
oflaw. When Cievelands Cabinet was
in process of formation, Mr.. Blount was Ire
uucntly mentioned as the new Postmaster
General. his service on the Committee on
Post-Roads having fitted him for the position
As chairman OF the Committee on lnterna-
tional Affairs, he was An especial favor-
ite OF ex-President Harrison, who ire
auently consulted him when dealing with in
ternational events. President Cleveland SO
lected Mr.. Blount on account OF his knowi-
edge of international affairs and carried with
him specific instructions as to the poncy OF
the administration in the controversy.
Commissioner Blount carried out his In
stru tions faithfully and tactfully, and the
President and Secretary Gresham were graft
fled to find their confidence in Commissioners
Blount confirmed by the secrecy which he
maintained until the proper moment as to his
instructions to remove all appearance OF a
protectorate from a government with which
we were negotiating, and the quiet
and effective way in which he carried
them out 1t was all done Just as
they wished 1t done apparently. The re-
| moval Of the flag and the marines was not te
he construed as indicating that the admins
tration was or is opposed to annexation, oi
that any policy had been determined upon IN
this matter beyond the purpose TO preserve
the Hawaiian islands from acquisition by any
| foreign power The administration attitude
was one OF inquiry, Commissioner Bloun
being sent, as President Cleveland said
to be eyes and ears for him, inasmuci
as he could not go himself to as
certain the facts. Meanwhile following the log
| ic of President Harrison disavowal ofthe pro
tectorate set up by Minister Stevens, he ma
simply had the symbols or that protectorat
remuIe ed. Senators and representatives
without regard to party, generally approve
the action taken by the administration, tn
Republicans recognizing the fact that 1t is IL
the line of the disavowal which was the las
act OF the late administration IN this connec
/ ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
The recent disbandment of several

The recent disbandment OF several
sompanies of Indians, who had been
snlisted as soldiers in Uncle Sans
army, seems to have been due more to
the difficulty Of finding recruits than
10 any real opposition among officers
10 the employment OF the red man IN
the ranks. The Indian himself does
not take kindly to the restraints OF
discipline, and misses the freedom OF
hts rowing life; hence, he Will no
longer enlist, but while he is In the
Governments service he appears to
discharge his duties as well as can De
sxpsoted from him. He does not ike
the routine Of drill, and he cannot be
depended ON TO stand in line OF BATTLE
but he makes a good scout and Skirm'
isher-in short, he shows all the weak
! masses and virtues Of the savage. The
great argument in favor of taking him
into the regular army is still as strong
AZ II ever WAS, the experiment with
him not having weakened it in the
,sst. It is cheaper to pay him fo'
being on good terms with us than ''
aght him, and, even il he will not taxi
l;nd,v to rules and regulations, he il
.n,. to become 9 more tractable beint
BY subjectins himself to them svs'
imperfectly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

willing and fully able to preserve order and
to protect American interests, that these
troops were stationed across the street from
the government building, in which Minister
Stevens knew the revolutiOnists we're about
to read the proclamation. and that the revo-
lutionist committee relied upon the American
troops to protect them In this act Of rebellion !;
that Minister Stevens recognized the pro-
visional government according to a pre-
concerted program, before that government
had obtained possession Of the departments
and military power at Honolulu, and that the
military power was surrendered rs the Queen
surrendered, only through awe of the supe-
rior force of the United States
The statements OF Mr.. +. Wundenburg,
one OF Hawaiias leading business men,i given
In full and reviews the action OF Minister
Stevens relatave to the landing OF the forces
from the Boston. Mr.. Wundenburg denies
that there was necessity for such Il course
but on the contrary that an appeal was made
to Stevens to delay the landing OF the men
from the Boston. At the time the troops
landed the streets were unusually quiet.
At the time OF the assembly ofthe marines on
the island the committee on safety were In
session. Mr.. John II. Soper was rendered the
position commander-in-chief Of the forces OF
the provisional governmentbut declined on the
ground that there was no backing to such a
| course. He was told that the Axe .ican
Minister would support him with troops from
the Boston, still doubtful Mr.. Soper was es-
corted to the American legislation and there
Minister Stevens gave his pledge to support
such a move with force II necessary. This
was satisfactory to Mr.. Soper, who there
| upon accepted the position.
! During all the deliberations OF the com
mittee the basis of action was that Minister
Stevens would keep his promise togsuppor
! the movement with the men from the Boston
/ This promise was kept in that the troops
were stationed within 100 yards OF where the
committee met, the marines being supplied
with double rounds of ammunition, and in
! heavy marching order.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
NO. So.

sion, and is graduate Of the class OF u OF
the Columbia Law School. He has
been identified with every reform
movement in Hawaiian affairs and was
attorney general clerk and later sd-
mtted TO tine supreme court bar. In 1884 he
began the publication OF the Honolulu Daily
Bulletin, was elected to the Legislature In
1886 and was the leading spirit In the reform
movement OF 1887. Was Minister OF Interior,
Premier and President Of the Immigration
Commission. In 1912 he was elected to the
House OF Mobiles for a term OF six years. He
is largely interested In many Industrial enter
prises and was special commissioner TO Chica-
20 to arrange for the Hawaiian exhibit at the
Fair He was favOrte Of King kalakau
and once held cabinet position under that
pOteutate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
Blount's Report.

The substance OF Commissioner Blountt's
report has been given to the public two weeks
In advance ofits delivery to Congress. Ihough
a,arv effort has been made to conceal It's
oontenta the facts therein have leaked out.
IN the face Of 1t Mr.. Blounts case Is 80
o,rono that there can no longer be shadow
of doubt that this revolution was
S.o,,5bt about as the result oil
oonspiracy which the provisional
rovornment had formed with the assistance
81 Minister Stevens, and in which he, rs the
ranresentatlve OF the United States, bore by
long odds the most conspicuous part. IL lur,
tber shows that but for Minister stevens
sbnse of his power the revolution coulo not
have been accomplished, and that ms posi-
ton and the presence Of the marines ana the
noocbjne guns from the Boston overawed the
Queen and her supporters, and tnat hothlhs
else but the intervention ol the Uhlteu % Stalcs
On this matter would have induced the queen
II ia also true the report continues that she
| did surrender with the express understands
Inc accepted by President Dole OF the pro
yisional government, that the case was 10 Dt
raviewed at Washington and justice dohe hef
hy the presl,lent OF the United States.
Commissioner Blount's report shows lurthe'
.hot Minister Stevens landed the troops IRON
the Roston long before there was any VallI
a,cnse for their presence on Hawaiian soll
.hat he declined to remove them whel
reouested to do so by tue goverhhlen. lN
and informed that the authorlIies "ei
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
Albert \. Willis.

Albert s. Willis the new Minister to Hawaii
has had considerable experience in public
life and is said to possess the wisdom and
discretion essential to success rs diplomat.
Minister Willis is just 80, having been born in
kentucky in lS49. He was educated in the
public schools of Louisville. By profession he
Is LAWYER. He was district attorney for
Jefferson County In 1904, and served his
first term in the forty-flfth congress. He was
reelected TO the successive congresses up to
and including the ioty-ninth. His friends
have great confidence in his ability to sue
ccssfully accomplish the deicate mission the
Hawaiian situation puts upon him.
Minister Willis, where he is known,is highly
regarded as a man o. just instincts and much
national pride and HIS friends say he is not
likely to do anything rash If, after taking
time to look the situation over he finds that
the President and Secretary Of State have been
misled. He is on the other hand. prompt to
act, and II his orders are imperative, and he
has accepted the mission with the under
standing that he is to perform his service re-
gardless Of consequences, which all who
know him doubt, or If he has received dis
cretionary powers, and after investigating
the situation decides that the Queen ought
to be restored, he would go to the greatest
length his instructions would justify in per
forming that service.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Minister Plenipotentiary to Uruguay and |
Paraguay Here he displayed marked |
executive ability and was very influential In |
protecting American interests at Montevideo |
and In establishing peace between the two |
countries He resigned in 1878, but became |
Minister to Sweden under the hayes
Administration. He remained In Sweden un-
til 1893, when he returned to America. In
1888 the title OF i. l.. d. was conferred upon
him by Tufts College. In 1889 Harrison ap-
pointed Stevens minister to Honolulu where
@ rema ned until recalled hy President Clcve-
land His official attitude at the time OF the
alleged overthrow Of Queen - uokalani
was the subject OF much comment Mt
the time. His defense for his recogni-
tion OF the provisional government as
the defeated government Is that 1t was
only ~ the request OF the Committee OF
| Safety that he consented to the landing OF
| the forces from the Boston, and then orly for
! the purpose of protecting American ir -erests
| and life, the American flag was hoisted and
| Hawaii was practically under the control OF
| pr,.e ,t)rate. On Fa5. Is last Harrison sen
| Minister Stevens correspondence to the
senate embodied in message advo-
eating annexation and submitting form
of treaty. The action of Minister Ste
yens In defending American interests
and life was commended by ex-Secretary
Of State Foster, but his assumption Of power
| was rcpudiated "a will be seen by the letter
ot Secretary Foster under date OF February
II. 1898, lust few days previous to the de-
livery of Harrisons message to the senate.
"The phraseOlogy OF your proclamation In
announcing your action In assumption OF
nrotection OF the Hawaiian Islands in the
name of the United States would appear to be
tontnmount to the assumption OF protec-
torate over those islands In behalf OF the
limited States with all the rights and obliga-
tions which the term implies. To this extent
il goes beyond tho necessities OF the situa-
tion and the Instructions heretofore given
Won. SO far as your action amounts to ac-
cord NO. at the request OF the de facto
sovereign government 1.-THE Hawaiian islsnds,
the cooperation Of the moral and material
forces of the United States for the protection
of life and properly from apprehended dis
orders, your action Is commended. But 80
=, far as 1t may appear to overstep that limit by
setting the Authority and power OF the United
States above that OF the government OF the
Hawaiian islands in the capacity OF pro-
, tector. or to impair In any way the independ-
ent sovereignty Of the Hawaiian government
, nv substituting the flag and power OF the
; limited States as the symbol and manifesta-
ton OF paramount authority, 1t is dis
q avowed."
Mr.. Stevens Is an excellent debater, a
shrewd diplomat, and Is said by those who
!, know him best tC be in his element In con-
| troyersy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
The theory that times of depressic

The theory that times of depression
in business are peculiarly favorable to
religious development, has some iusti-
fication in experience, concludes the
San Francisco Argonaut. But, on
the other hand, there are more suicides
in hard times than at any other. Sta
tistics show that there has been a
noticeable increase in suicides in New
York City during the last month, the
aggregate being thirty-four against
twenty-five TO, she sameperiod during
the previous year. The statistics are
suggestive, but hardly conclusive,
The suicidal tendency is certainly
growing; but it derives its stimulus
rather from what may be called fixed
conditions of our life than from tenn
porary and exceptional indictments.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
The New York Wc-h observes: W.

The New York Wc-'' observes: We
are apt to imagine america is the
land of progress and Asia the land OF
regress. This is doubtless true, as a
rule, but every now and then We are
startled to find that the Mongolians
have ideas also and sometimes act
upon them. This statement is borne
out by recent report made to the
Japanese Government on the state OF
agriculture in that country, and advo-
eating, among other things, the es-
tablishment of agricultural insurance
Mutual insurance-that is, "a fellow
ship, the single members of which are
all insured by that same fellowship
Is also advocated. The report shows
that the Japanese are wide awake.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
DIR. TALMAGE ACCUSED.
Charged by New York Firm with
Plagiarism.

The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage Is up In arms
against Maynard, Merrill 4 Co., publishers,of
New York 1t appears that in book pub
nshed by that firm there is printed sermon
entitled "The Christian at the Ballot-Box. 1t
Is credited to Wendell Phillips. This, ac-
cording to DR.. Talmage, gave rise to
many questions from people all over
the country who wanted to know
whether the Brooklyn divine was q
plagiarist After consulting Gen. Tracy DR..
Talmage decided to suethe publishing house.
Gen. Tracy will institute proceedings imme-
diately. DR.. Talmage has issued a card ad-
dressed "To whom itmay concern, In which
he says that he preached the sermon in ques-
ton nearly twenty years ago, and that the
article in Maynard. Merrill h Cos Practical
Reader" is the same thing in condensed form
He adds that he does not believe that Wendell
Phillips ever delivered 1t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Walter Q. Gresham, Secretary of State, and
one OF the principal actors in the Hawaiian
controversy, was born in Indiana, March II,
1892. He was educated in the county
schools, but later studied law at Corydon. He
was admitted TO the bar in 1853. In 1850 he
was elected to the Legislature, but resigned
at the outbreak Of the late war TO become lieu
tenant colonel in the 3sth. Indiana regiment
His gallantry and bravery won for him the
admiration Of General Grant. Gresham was
seyerly wounded at ycksburg and still suffers
from the injuries received there. In 1869
President Grant appointed him to Federal
Judgeship. In 1880 he was candidate
against benjamin Harrison for the Senate,
but was defeated. During President Arthur's 8
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

there she met and was infatuated with
young man from Massachusetts, whom she
married In 1862. Prior to her marriage
to the young American, her education
was completed in England. In April, 1877,
when King Kalakau departed on his trip
around the world Lilioukalan was estab-
lished as regent. Her reign was entirely sue
cessful and satisfactory to the natives, and
won the admiration OF other powers. Liliou-
kalani is an accomplished musician and COM
posed several songs that have become popu-
lar. Probably the best known OF these efforts
Is. Love to you" Lieutenant-GeneralJ J. o.
Doonis, commander in chief OF the royal
army, is the husband Of the Queen. He has
held high state positions under nearly all the
monarchs OF the Islands.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

EMpERoR WILLIAM says .haO A tnr
raIne shall be always German ioi
aaod % and the German sword will pro.
ts"t Ss1 it. t Better leave God out, he .s
does not deal in slaughter. bu' i, ~
SoO0 SO Drotects, nUS whence the necessity OF
the M p,ws sword Of young William Long Long
AGO Cromwell uttered the tremenaUd' m p.ow,'
h1ssnbemy: ssU "Put your trust in Provi,
dance, but keep your powder dry; ;, =
william is an equal blaspnemer 49, 49,
aid English Oliver He is q h''i'
too fresh for this age
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
KILLED BY A BURGLAR.
Fatal Vigil of Young Newspaper
Man at Paris, Me.

Harrison f. Whitman. printer and re-
porter of the Oxford, Me-, Democrat, was
shot and killed by burglars. and Sumner E.
Newell. Of the Arm OF Newell 4 Hutchin-
son, was badly wounded. About 2 2o'clock
a. IN. Sheriffs Garland and Whit
man were watching place where 1t
was feared burglars we're going to try to en-
ter when they saw the flash of dark lantern
In the store OF Newell and Hutchinson. They
hastened to Newel's house and aroused that
gentleman. Returning, Newell unlocked the
door softly and allthree ran in.
Newell was Immediately grabbed by one Of
the burglars, and both rolled through the door
and upon the grass. As they fell shots from
the inside startled the whole neighborhood.
Two shots were fired, the second one killing
Whitman almost instantly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

The paper mill at Salina, Kan, has
made from sunfower stalks several
tons of paper, which will be sent to
experts in the East. The paper is re-
gsrded as superior to straw paper and
marks great departure in paper max
ing and sunfower raising Industries.
The mill is now buying sunhowers and
proposes to make sunAower paper a
speciality. On recent evening the
Salins Daily Republican ran its entire
edition on the sunfower paper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
BOLD TRAIN ROBBERS.
They Try TO Hold Up a Freight and
Are Repulsed.

The vicinity OF Portsmouth, n. H., has been
excited over the holding up OF freight train
on the Eastern Division Of the Boston and
Maine Railroad by four armed tramps,
Freight No. 25l, east-bound, due there
at ll05 p. NJ, arrived on time,
and when coming over the bridge
Brakeman Hilton came suddenly upon
four tramps on the top OF car, who at
tackled him and attempted to throw him Off
the train, Conductor Fernald came along
and went to his aid, and mad the train
stopped, but the tramps escaped.
Later the train drew up near kittery, Me-,
and the four men appeared again and at
tackled the crew. Several shots were fired
before the tramps were driven Off.
Hilton was badly injured in the melee, and
the body of one of the attacking party was
found by the side of the railroad. He had
been killed in the fight.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
The Principal Actors.


John L. Stevens, ex-Ministar to Hawaii. Is
a native OF Mount Vernon, Maine. He Sc
cured the advantages of the primitive country
schools, but was possessed of great native
ability. In 1855 he became the partner Of the
late James q. Blame in the publication OF the
Kennebec Journal. His vigorous abolition
uttcranc"s won for him national reputation.
In 1870 he was selected by President Grant as
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
Were These Potatoes Struggled!

Custom officials at Boston believe they have
unearthed another big case of smuggling.
They seized two carloads Of potatoes which,
Brunswick. 1t is alleged that the goods
seized were shipped from Grand Falls, N. b.
They were sent by one James McClosky, who
is the proprietor OF a cline store" on the
Canadian border, one-half OF his place being
in the United States and the other on the
Canadian side. Part Of the potatoes in oues-
ton were grown in Maine, and they were
taken across the border to the Canadian
Pacific station for shipment. 1t is alleged
they were mixed with potatoes OF Canadian
growth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
a I,oOo,OOo-volt Current

Prof. Elihu Thomson, the electrical expert,
to illustrate point. received In his body a
discharge from 200, ,OOO-volt current with
out Ill effect at Lynn, Mass. He also showed
a completely safe protection from thunder
bolts in the shape OF a cage Of brass wire,
and declared that an umbrella with brass
chains hanging from the ends OF the ribs
makes complete protection when held over
the head.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

George A. Smith, OF Fair Haven, Conn,
has nearly completed the formation OF the
New Haven Oyster Growers Association, in
tended to control all the Connecticut beds but
the small area Of natural beds which by law
are open to all. 1t will handle not only the
Connecticut oysters, but those from Virginia
as well, and will take upon itself the business
now conducted by many individuals and
firms, sending oysters all over this country
and throughout Europe. 1t will start with a
capital Of $500, 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
Mr.. Ellis Mills.

The new Consul-General to Honolulu, Is
Mr. Ellis Mills. a resident OF Staunton Va
Mr. Mills first entered Washington life as
reporter in 1879. Secretary OF State Bayard
made him his private secretary in 1886. He re-
manned III that position until transferred by Mr..
Blaine to the Office Of principal clerk OF tho
Consular Bureau OF Correspondence. Mr..
Mills was sent to Hawaii with Mr.. Blount as
secretary and dishursing officer Of the Ha-
waiian Commission. He succeeded Mr.. Sew
erance, who was consul-general at Honolulu
for many years The appointment was made
purely on the basis Of merit and at the sug-
gestiUn Of Mr.. Blount
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
MILFORD'S FIREBUG.
Three Incendiary Fires Started IN
That Town.

A supposed lrebug is at work at Milford,
Mass. Alarms were rung for three different
fires, all OF incendiary origin.
The first alarm was rung in from the town
hall about midnight. The fire companies
had but returned to quarters when another
alarm was rung in for a fire in q different
part OF the town. At 1855 the fire compan-
les for q third time were aroused. The fires
were easily extinguished, having gained but
little headway. The town is greatly alarmed
over it, and strict watch is being kept.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

New Zealand is the first Of English
colonies to give women equal political
rights with men. A bill giving them
suoh rights has just become law. 1t
gives to ali women, married or single,
the Same right to vote as is now pos
sessed by men The only other State
in the world in which men and women
have the same political status is
Wyoming, in this country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Out in Maine, where, according to
the New York Recorder, "they are
now catching herring to put up as
italian sardines," they lure the fish
into the nets at night by blazing fire
on a pole.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
A Entail Misstep.

John E. Mcguire fell down a flight OF stairs
into the cellar Of store at Woburn, Mass,
which resulted in the breaking OF his neck. IL
is supposed he mistook the entrance for his
boarding house, and upon opening the door
fell inwards He was salesman, and his
home was in Taunton, where his mother lives.