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The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14
1894 VS.. 1893.

The Supreme Court of Pennsyl-
vania has sustained conviction
for the offense of selling a news.
paper on Sunday. An extract
from the decision will be found in
another column. 1t was given
under a statute which dates from
the last decade of the eighteenth
century. The men who drafted
this statute would open their eyes
if they could step for moment
into the press rooms of the New
York World, and see the row of
huge presses which turn out the
modern newspaper at the rate of
one or two hundred thousand
per hour. Steam and electri-
city have revolutionized the
world since 1894, and this mighty
bound forward In the physical
appliances of civilization has not
left unchanged the ideas and moral
judgments of men. The question
of the desirability of Sunday news
papers, abstraGtly considered, may
well be regarded as an omen one.
In practice, however, it was settled
long ago. The Sunday newspaper
is here, and has evidently come to
stay, and its existence cannot pos
sibly be endangered by the terms
of any law which is a hundred |
years old. The newspaper will re-
main, and the law will go.
1t seems strange to think of |
settling so modern a matter as
that of selling newspapers on Sun
day by reference to the terms of a
law passed a hundred years ago,
in an age which knew not Sunday
by men the fashion of
whose minds, like the cut
of whose garments, belonged
to another world than ours. In
this age of lightning progress, laws
are outgrown before they can be
changed, and Legislators seem lag
CARDS. Science throws new light
on old truths, and the new gener-
alton, instead of treading rever-
emily in the footsteps of the fathers,
feels that it has been sucked in a
creed outworn." The Pennsyl-
vania judge however did his duty
when he applied the law as he
iound it, and it is for the legisla-
,ure to wipe the anachronism from
he books.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14
AFTER THE FACTS.

The investigation which the Gov
eminent has instituted in regard to
the Board of Health, will meet
with the sympathy of all who favor
an honest administration of affairs.
There are those who believe in
hushing up scandals of this kind.
We are not of their opinion. The
fullest and most searching inquiry
should be made, no matter whose
character suffers. The Board of
Health is believed not to be the
only Bureau of the Government
which has been defrauded by dis
honest contractors. If this is true,
it should be shown to be SO by
proofs, while if it is false, the per-
sons implicated are equally en-
titled to have its falsity made
Inquiries of this kind are
not pleasant to make, and the task of
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

THE appointment of S. NJ. Da-
mon as Vice President of the Ex-
ecutive Council has met with gen.
eral approval, as Mr.. Damon's
well-known conservatism and mo-
deration, coupled with his integri-
ty and business ability, command
confidence. The office of Vice
President is, like that of the MEM
beers of the Advisory Council, un-
salaried, and will remain honorary
except in case of the sickness or
other disability of the President.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

Mr.. G. J. LYONS furnishes some
statistics of rainfall in this morn
ing's paper which will make those
uninitiated in the mysteries of
tropical climates stare and gasp.
Noah himself, if he had rain
guage, could hardly have conscien-
tiously sworn to more than twelve
inches in five hours. The district
of Kau, Hawaii, where it notori-
ously never rains at all, is yet to be
heard from, but an old resident of
that quasi-Sahara claims to have
seen fifteen inches in two hours or
so wash everything which was not
spiked down out to sea.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

We believe it will be generally
admitted that the members of
the Provisional Government have
exercised their powers with an adj
mirable moderation. These powers
have been exceedingly wide, al
most unlimited in their scope, and
afforded both the, opportunity and
the temptation to abuse. Had
they been less discreetly used the
result might have been disastrous,
certainly general feeling of dis
satisfaction would have interven-
ed. That this has not been the
case must be set down in part to
the wisdom of those in authority,
but in part also to the patience
and good sense of the community,
which has recognized the necessity
of reposing in the government
larger measure of confidence, and
Of delegating to it a wider auth
GRITTY than are ordinarily required.
Mistakes have been made, and
there has been plenty of criticism,
some of it well founded and some
Of it not. But in general it may |
be said that there has been a |
hearty cooperation between the
government and its supporters,
which has made much for present
strength, and which is a good sign |
or the future.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

stances was never yet conducted in
its beginnings according to the form
ule which rule in ordinary cases.
Such government must be COM
pact, capable of speedy and deci-
sive action, and secret. 1t must
not be tangled up in red tape,
and the touch of button must set
its machinery in motion. The
rules in short which govern the
exercise of military and naval
authority, and not those of ordi-
nary civil procedure, furnish the an
alogy which it should follow. Battle
ships and armies could never face
the enemy successfully if they
were run by newspapers, legisla-
lures and public opinion. A pro-
visional government, which has
just emerged from the stormy
waves of revolution, has the same
difficulties before it, and they must
be met by the same methods. 1t
cannot wait to consult the varying
tastes and fancies of the inhabit-
ants of remote and inaccessible
country districts, before it sets its
course. It cannot take the gossips
Of the street corner into its conf
lence.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

Mr.. ASHFORD is going to contri-
butte "Briefiets," as he denominates
his crisp little paragraphs, to the
columns of the Holomua. The
Holomua is a rank royalist. It
dotes on monarchy and worships
kings and queens of every shade.
In every well regulated pack the
knave, of course, bows to the king
and Queen. Mr.. Ashford, on the
other hand, is red Republican.
What is the meaning of his new
editorial allegiance? Does he in
tend to be the third knave in the
pack?
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

In ANOTHER column will be
found an interesting interview
with Mr.. ]. S. Emerson, in which
a full account is given of his re-
marks at the meeting of the So
ciety for the Suppression of Idol
airy. Very few people, indeed,
none at all outside of those who
have made a study of the
subject, have any idea of
the prevalence of heather prac-
tees, and of the strong root which
the old superstitions still have in
the minds of the people. These
ideas and practices are by no
means confined to nom Christians,
but they are more or less preva-
lent in the churches. We have
collected some very interesting
facts on this subject, all based
upon the testimony of native Ha-
waiians, which we will shortly lay
before our readers.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

the Government is not an enviable
one. None the less, it was right
that it should be undertaken, and
we believe it will be carried out
with thoroughness and fidelity.
The course of Mr.. Reynolds in
the entire transaction marks him
as faithful and scrupulously con-
scientious official, as indeed his
many years of service had long
since proved him to be.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14
5awaiian Gazette
l2-PAGB EDITION.
TUESDAY. FEBRUA ~ "a, 1898.

CAPT. NoTTAGE in a letter pub
lished this morning supplies ex-
tracts from figures furnished him
by Mr.. C. J. Lyons, which show
the storm of the last five days
to have been unprecedentedly
heavy. At this writing the pros
pect of rain does not seem entirely
over, so that the record of all pre-
vious Februaries since rain rec
ords were, bids fair to be broken.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

When, however, the emergencies
of the first days have passed away
when the reins of power have
been gathered into firm hand,
the wheels of government well
creased, the ordinary course of law
restored, and the routine of bust
ness resumed when the passion of
the first conflict has subsidized, and
feeling has returned to its ordinary
modes of expression, a different
rule should prevail. The commu-
nifty should, as far as possible, be
taken into the confidence of the
Government, and the counsels of
the latter should in general be
made public.
We are happy to announce that
this is the view of the matter taken
by the gentlemen of the Provisional
Government. Yesterday afternoon
the Council voted that representa-
tives of the Press should be adj
mitted to its general sessions. This
vote might well have been passed
Monday, or as soon as martial law
was suspended, but among the
pressure of other matters nothing |
was done about it.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14
OPEN DOORS.

The Provisional Government de-
rived its authority from a success
full popular uprising. A government
instituted under such circum-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-14

Paper-ruling and book-making
at the GAZETTE Office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22

Indianapolis, Dec. 21-The federal
grand jury finished the investigation
of the Indianapolis National bank fail
ure today and returned seven indict-
ments. They are against Theodore p.
Haughey, president; E. E. Rexford,
cashier; r. B. F. Pierce, director;
Schuyler c. Haughey, president of the
indianapolis Glue Co., and Indianapolis
Curled Hair works; Francis A. Coffin.
president of the Indianapolis Cabinet
Co.; A S. Reed, treasurer of the In
dianapolis Cabinet Co. OF those named
E. E. Rexford and R. B. F. Pierce had
not previously been arrested. They
were speedily brought into court and
gave bonds in the sum of $4,000 each.
Two indictments were also found in
connection with the failure of the Vim
cennes National bank. but the names
are withheld until the arrests are
made.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22
Hnrrison,s Recention.

Philadelphia, Dec. 21.-The reception
to ex-President Harrison at the Union
League club was a success Of great
MAGNITUDE. Representatives of every
class and both parties attended. United
States senators and representatives, the
governor and executive staff, and mem
bers of the legislature were among the
500 who paid their respects to the ex-
president The house was profusely
decorated At the end of the collation.
Mr. Harrison responded to a call for q
speech, and expressed his pleasure at
the cordial reception.
Mr.. Harrison was followed by White
law Reid, ex-senator EdmundS and
Governor Pattison.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22

Representatives that the United States
minister and United States naval
forces at Honolulu exceeded their au-
thority in January, 1885, and Illegally
aided in 0verthrowing the constitu-
tional government of Hawaii and set
ting up in its place a provisional gov
eminent, not republican in form, and
in opposition to the will of the major
ity of the people of Hawaii; therefore,
Resolved, It is the sense of this House
that such Intervention by the govern
ment of the United States, its represen-
tatives or armed forces, was contrary
to the policy and traditions of our re-
public and the spirit of our constitu-
ton. and should be and is emphatically
condemned.
Representative Storer of the COM
mittee, offered a substitute for the
resolution adopted by the majority,
which was rejected, and which Storer
wished to substitute as minority re-
port.
Following is the resolution which
embodies the VOTES of the minority re-
port:
Whereas, executive communications
to Congress disclose that the executive
department has furnished to a minis
ter pGsnipotentiary of the United
States, secret instructions to conspire
with representatives and agents of a
deposed and discarded monarchy for
the overthrow of a friendly republican
government, duly Recognized by all
civilized nations, to which said minis
ter is accredited. and to which his pub
lie instructions pledged the good faith
and sympathy of the president, the
government and the people of the
United States;
Resolved, it is the sense of this
House, that any such Intervention by
the executive of the United States, its
civil or military representatives, or
officers. without the authority of Con-
Gress is a dangerous and unwarranteu
invasion Of the rights and dignities of
the Congress of the United States, and
a violation of the law of nations; and
further, that the manner of such at
tempted Intervention by the executive
and the methods used are unworthy
the executive department of the Uni
ted States. While the confessed intent
of such Intervention is contrary to the
policy and traditions of the republic
and the spirit of the constitution
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22
Renounces HfS Annuity.

London, Dec 21.-InN the house of
commons. Gladstone announced that
the duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha duke
of Edinburg) had renounced the Eng
fish annuity of f15,OOO conferred upon
him by the act of 1866 and realms the
annuity of 10000 conferred upon him
on his marriage in 1873. The announce
ment was greeted with loud cries OF
oh" Continuing, Gladstone said the
duke maintains his domestic connec-
ton with the English royal family, and
would stay in England three months
each year; therefore the government
would accept the renouncing of the
Els, 900 conferred upon him in 1866 and
the House of Lords would decide
whether the duke will retain his seat
in that house.
Labouehere asked whether an ap-
portunity would be given to discuss
the dukes retention of 10000 yearly,
but Gladstone declined to grant such
an opportunity and Labouchere asked
leave to move an adjournment.
The motion was rejected by a vote
of III to So
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22
A Demand That the Matter Be Set
fled At Once

A Demand That the Matter Be Set
tied At Once.
New York, Dec. Representatives
of Tammany hall met tonight and fixed
December 80 for holding the primaries.
The new general committee will meet
on January u, when a new organiza-
ton committee will be formed This
resolution, offered by Croker, passed
unanimously:
Resolved, The severe depression now
existing in business and labor circles
presents a condition which demands a
prompt determination by Congress of
such changes in the tariff taxes as are
contemplated. The prevailing doubt
and uncertainty as to the outcome of
such tariff legislation should not be
permitted to further harrass business
ventures to the great injury and suf-
fering of both employer and working
man. The imperative duty of the ma
tional Legislature is to afford, without
delay, all possible relief to the vast
and increasing number who, willing to
work, are denied employment by reas-
on of the hazardous conditions now af-
fecting the investment of capital in and
the prosecution of business enterprises
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22
"rlLL HE'LL FREEZES OVER"
Governor Waite Makes Another Rec
ord for Himself.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 21.-Six hundred
delegates, representing nearly every
in the state, attended the
business mems convention today.
Governor Waite was present by in
vitation, and promised to give careful
to any reasons the con-
vention might advance against the
calling of the legislature in special ses-
sion, as proposed by him.
L am in favor" he said. "of fight
ing for the free coinage of silver at
16 to mot all summer but till hell
freezes over"
RESOLUTIONS were adopted, denying
there was sufficient reason for the
calling of an extra session of the legis-
lature, and declaring that such a
course would do the state more harm
than good. The resolutions also re-
cited that Colorado mad almost en-
tirely recovered from the panic and
while the state had been previously
wounded by the decentralization of sill
yer, our other resources, such as gold,
coal and agriculture, were developing
wonderfully.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22

New York, Dec. 21.-The Cooper I'm
ion was crowded tonight at the meet
mig of the New York state Democracy
to perfect plans for the overthrow of
Tammany. Ex-Secretary Fairchild was
chosen chairman. Resolutions were
passed authorizing Chairman Fairchild
to appoint an executive committee. not
exceeding 100, which shall constitute
the general committee of the new move
ment The committee will be charged
with perfecting the organization in this
county of the state Democracy and
strengthen and popularize the Demo-
cratic party throughout the state.
Speeches were made by John w Golf.
Theodore Sutro, and Augustus A.
HaalV.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22
THE TERRIroRIEs coMMITTEE.
Faulkner, Bate and Platte to Deal
With Utah.

Washington, Dec 21-The Senate
committee on territories held meeting
today and devoted it to making pre-
liminary arrangements for the consi-
deration of the territorial admission
bills. subcommittee for the investi-
cation of the various questions in
volved in connection with. the several
bills were appointed as follows: Utah
Faulkner. Hate, Platt. Arizona
Hill. Call, Davis. New Mexico-Black
burn, White, of California
There was some discussion as to the
policy of admission, but it was ex-
tremely general in character, and none
but a very Indifferent opinion could
be formed from what was said. There
was nothing. however. said that would
indicate very determined fight on
any of the bills. The Subcommittee
consisting of White, Faulkner and Ca
rey was appointed to consider the var
ious bills before the committee, relat
ing to Yellowstone Park The COM
mittee will not meet again until after
the HOLIDAYS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22

Minonk, ILL.,, Dec. 21.-At 5 o'clock
this afternoon a fire, which is still
burning, broke out in the mine operated
by the Chicago and Minonk Coal Min
ing company, situated a mile from the
city.
The flames held 200 miners in deadly
peril of their lives. All escaped. how
ever, and but few were injured. The
man most seriously hurt is George Erb-
land, who caused the disaster by at
tempting to light torch while stand
ling near can OF kerosene. The oil
famed up. In an effort to extinguish
the fire. Erbland upset the can of kero-
sene, which at once gave the flames a
great impetus.
The dry timber lining the walls OF
the main shaft were ablaze in an in
slant and the fire spread with such
appalling rapidity it seemed as though
the men in the shaft must perish
About a hundred of them escaped
through the main shaft before the fire
rendered it impossible.
Two hundred men were still at the
bottom of the shaft and the fire spread
| ing furiously.
The widest kind of a panic prevail
ed around the mouth of the shaft,
where the families of the imprisoned
miners and others gathered.
It was found there was not sufficient
hose to reach far enough down the
shaft to be of use In extinguishing the
flames and the Illinois Central at once
| dispatched an engine to Eureka for
short time and two gallant fellows
made an attempt to descend the shaft.
The smoke, however, was pouring
out in such clouds that the men were
dragged back half suffocated, and two
others seized the hose and started
down. They were also drawn back,
nearly dead, and a third equally I'M
Isuccessful attempt was made
| Then it seemed that unless the men
succeeded in escaping through the ven
/ tilating shafts their hope was gone.
There were three ventiiating shafts.
land to these TIE Esan in the mine had
pushed, craZed with fear, burned with
fthS-- falling tfmbers and choked and
| binder By the smoke which was ran
idly filing the mine.
| Fortunately, every man reached the
foot Of one Of the three ventilating
shafts and was quickly drawn to the
surface. Inside of an hour after Erb-
land started the fire, all the men were
safe above ground.
Many reached the upper air in a des-
perate condition, but medical aid and
! fresh air soon brought them around,
and all will recover with the exception
| of Erbland, whose injuries were re-
ceived from the explosion Of the can of
oil.
At midnight, the fire was burning
| furiously and beyond all control.
| 1t is impossible tonight to approx
| mate the damage.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22
Ecuador and Peru VIII Fight.

Panama. Dec. 21-The Star and Her
aid says: Exciting news comes from
Ecuador and indicates that war be-
tween that country and Peru is now
almost a certainty.
The ringleaders in the Lima affair
have been imprisoned and at the lega-
ton and consulate special guards have
been detailed for protection. In Ecua-
dor the feeling against Peru is so
strong, that a circular has been issued
calling upon the government to dis
miss all Peruvians employed in the
government departments and suggest
ing fund be raised to return INDECENT
Ecuadorans,s at present in Peru.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-22
Going Ne11o,s Way.

New York. Dec. 21.-The Herald
dispatch from Montevideo: A cores
pondent in Rio sends word that San
Berja has fallen into the hands of the
rebels 1t has also been learned that
the steamer Soils, towing a launch
which contained much ammunition for
the royalist forces. has reached Rio
Grande. Peixoto is organizing fleet
/ of ten vessels north which will con-
lsist of cruisers and torpedo boats.
News has been received from Santa
Catharina, that General Saraiva is con-
tinuing to march toward Rio; and is
expecting reinforcements. General
Savares will continue his operations
south
In consequence of Admiral De CANA,
chief of the naval school, having been
declared a traitor, the school is closed.
Oficers and pupils must however, re-
port daily or be declared deserters and
rebels