davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The record-union., 1893-06-29
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat Market at San Francisco Dull
and Prices Weak.
Business in Barley of Small Volume
Trade in Oats Dull-Vegetable
Market Weak.
SAN FRAxcrsco. lime 2stb.

San FRANCISCO, June 2StD.
Wheat quotations are altogether nominal,
as there are no large buyers on the market.
Good Shipping is said TO have been sold as
low as 81 1713, while 81 20 is given as the
top OF the market. Business in Barley is 50
small as to amount to almost nothing. Prices
OF Oats remain easy, trade being dull.
The Vegetable market was weak this morn
ing, with business dull. Asparagus came in
lighter, but Tomatoes ana Squash are more
plentiful and lower.
The market for Fresh Fruits was heavily
supplied this morning and prices We're weak
for everything in the Berry line except Cher
ries. The Potato market is firm under mod
crate demand.
The Butter market is fairly active, with
supplies heavy in all lines. There are no
changes in prices The Cheese market is
weak and stocks are heavy. The Egg market
is dull and firm for choice ranch.
The Poultry market is dull. Receipts are
light, but fully equal to the demand. Prices
are steady.
Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1893-10-31

But there are other consider
atoms besides the acceptance
of stolen goods and the betrayal
of friendship that antagonize
the annexation of the islands.
One is that we enjoy already all
advantages with none of the
disadvantages aeeruing from al
nexation. The treaty just men
toned taken with the various
declarations of the state depart
ment r-slatiye to the maintenance
of the independence of the Hawai-
ian Islands against foreign aggres-
sion gives us Virtual protector
ate. Thus we escape the heavy
responsibility of government
and the islands are assured
against the possible establish
ment of a French or English pro-
tectorate. At the same time,
we have the right to carry on
nnimpeded trade. The exercise
of this right has enabled US to
monopolize Hawaiian trade.
The chief consideration is,
however, the evil involved in the
establishment of colonial
policy. We should never assume
as the European powers have
done, any responsibility for ter
ritory beyond the shores of this
continent. 1t would involve US
as in the case of those powers,
in enormous expenditures, the
maintenance of q large navy and
the cultivation of the militant
spirit so destructive to the
growth of those gentle and
human sentiments characterizing
the highest civilization. -(Ro-
chester AdUertiser.
Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1893-10-31
THE INVESTOR AND HIS
RIGHTS.
| [.

Our readers will please bear in
mind that the Star assumption
that we wish to bat, is the fol-
lowing: That because Mr.. I. G.
Tnrum published Statistical
Table in which the values of
sugar and mercantile corporations
are swollen up to SO millions of
dollars, out of which Hawaiians
are represented as owning only
S657 ,132, while the Americans
figure for SCI, 700 ,6S9, therefore
the ownership of the Kingdom
belongs to the American inves-
tors in sugar, without any regard
for the rights" of property of
other kinds; in other words with
the Star, it is not even that capt.
al in general must rule, but only
American capital invested in one
special industry. In oar pre-
vious issue we only considered
the ludicrous injustice of the pre-
tention; now we shall go into
figures.
As previously said, Thrum's
Table we take to be in reality, a
correct, or incorrect, evolution of
sugar and mercantile corporations
only. without any reference to the
values of all other properties
outside of these special interests.
But the first striking fact is that
the sum total of value attributed
to those said corporations is sc
millions and fraction; now that
same figure of 36 millions and
somewhat different fraction is
also the official value of all real
and personal property as assessed
for taxation. Therefore an cut
side observer would conclude
that the 36 millions of corpora
tions are The only properties pay
ing taxes here. sugar and COM
lnerce thus standing the whole of
the fiscal BURDEN Happy little
kingdom in which bananas.
taro. rice. coffee. cattle lands and
industries. and even personal
property do NOT pay = cent Of
Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1893-10-31
ther and guarantee it against
%,-a-.bror ~ xx,~,fnt;o,

fher and guarantee II against
overthrow by revolution.
Pending the election to bring
about the new form Of govern
ment the United States will stand
by the provisional government to
the extent of guaranteeing it pro-
lection until the result of the
election is announced and until
the permanent government Is
established.
In return for this protection
the administration will expect
the exclusive and unreserved
right to Pearl Harbor as a coal
ing station and such other mill
tary advantages on the islands us
may be desired.
In short, the administration
favors maximum control, as far
as foreign supremacy in Hawaii
is concerned, at minimum ex-
yense. It does not wish to inter-
fere with the internal affairs of
the islands, because IT is believed
the people are capable of self
government when protected
against outside influences.
With certain restrictions as to
the class of voters, administration
officials and Mr.. Blount, I am
assured, are confident that per-
manent government. capable of
taking care of itself financially
and politically, can be estab-
lished.
This, 1 understand, will be the
substance of the information the
new Minister will convey to the
Provisional Government.
In anticipation of an election
this autumn the. Navy Depart
ment, it is said, is contemplating
an augmentation of the naval
forces in Hawaiian waters. The
Charleston, Yorktown, Boston
(when overhauled). Mohican and
Ranger will be available for this
purpose. and these, with the
Philadelphia, now enroute, and
the Adams. already at Honolulu,
will make feet Of seven vessels.
The moral effect of the presence
of these vessels. together with
the avowed purpose of ths United
States to protect the new govern
ment will. it is believed, be suffi-
cient to guarantee a peaceful and
fair election.
Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1893-10-31

itself is burdened In that respect.
But helasi we all know that
everything. outside of sugar, does
pay taxation and very often for
more than real value. Con-
sequently. either Thrum's figures
are false, if sugar is positively
taxed to Its value on equal foot
ing with all other properties, or
else if correct. sugar for some
unacceptable reason. is not
taxed in the same proportion
may be again that sugar estates
have one value for political. and
another one for fiscal purposes,
or finally the official assessments
may be wrong in every way? The
only ready manner to solve the
question might be if Mr.. Thrum
would kindly submit to the inter-
ested public another, compan-
ion table, in which the values
and ownership of all other tax
paying properties and industries
loutside of sugar corporations
and mercantile frms) should be
conveniently enumerated. But,
as 1t is very unlikely that Mr..
Thrum would consent to let his
political cat out of the bag by de
fering to our request. we shall be
forced to work out the problem
on such meagrer data as publish
ed by our official red tape.
Turning then to the official
figures of paid taxes, we find in
the Census, that the sugar and
mercantile corporations, (as re-
presented by those paying over
500 taxes the inferior ones not
being sugar and agricultural, are
not included in Thrum s Sc mil
lions. according to his own adj
mission in the Starr paid $751;
900 ont of total of s547 900, or
80 per cent. of their category of
taxes. Thus we are compelled to
say that the investoras in sugar
and mercantile corporations must
represent only 80 per cent. of the
total value of properties and
industries in the Kingdom, as
against 20 per cent. of other
kinds of property. Therefore, if
according to Thrum, corporations
are worth SO millions, the other
properties must be worth at least
81 millions; if on the contrary,
the whole of real and personal
properties and industries, sugar
and commercial firms included,
are correctly assessed at Sc mil
lions, then the sugar and mer- |
camille corporations alone must |
be worth only 80 per cent. of |
that amount, or about IL millions; !
instead of Thrum' S figures. What |
aver may be the case. it is ire
'utable that sugar is only
of the property interests
here, and therefore we shall ask,
n reply to another of the Star s
ucubrations on the same subject;
Who is best entitled to own the
the tail of 30 per cent.
ugar investors, or the dog of 40
,er cent. of other proprietors2 all
he more so as a large proportion |
# the aforesaid 80 per cent. do
lot intend to srag their tails at
he Stars caprice.
Under another point of view, If /
'hrutn's figures are correct. Sc
nillions worth of sugar and mer-
antile corporations. at one per
emit, legal rate of taxation.
'ught to bring the Treasury
36S 900, instead of Sl61 900.
The Provisional Government,
Tho are under such difficulties to
aise money to pay their invicible
rmy, will now know where to
4 4 .
Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1893-10-31
T. RESTORATION AND THE
STAR"

to the throne Mr.. Blount never
contemplated by anything he
said in his report. and the adj
Ihinistration wouldnot favor such
a course, even if he did. "-Nstr
| York Herald.
The Hawaiian Star has publish
ed the above with great "eltat,
In its three last issues.
For the benefit of our readers,
and in answer to the prevarieating
| principles of the annexation
sheet, the ENTIRE DEsPATcH-from
which the above paragraph is
quoted--is presented.
IT WILL BE NOTICED. that the
Star, HAS LEFT OUT the words II
am answered" 1T WILL ALSO BE
NOTICED, that the paragraph as
published In. the Herald, is
SOMEWHAT DISCONNECTED.
Washington, Oct. 5, 1893.
There was an important confer
ence on the Hawaiian question
to-day between President Cleve-
land, Secretary of State Gresham
and Mr.. Willis, the new Minister
to Hawaii. Mr.. Willis did not
leave the city last night, as he
had intended, but remained
over at the request of the Presi-
dent to receive little personal
advice from Mr.. Cleveland as to
the course be should persue
pending the settlement of Hawa
iian matters. He had previously
received written instructions from
Secretary Gresham.
Mr.. Willis will sail from San
Francisco October 10 for Homo
lulu. He goes with full know
ledge of what the attitude of the
administration is to be, but
cautioned not to make known
what he has learned until he has
heard that the message has been
sent to the Senate.
1t is reported to-day that ex-
Minister Blount's report on the
situation in Hawaii recommends
that no action should be taken
by the United States to annex the |
islands or establish protectorate |
over them without the full con-
sent of all the natives. aud that |
all questions involded in annex
alton and the establishment of a |
protectorate we'll should be sub
mitted to a vote of all native, as
we'll as foreigners. and upon their
decision should rest the policy of
the United States respecting
Hawaii.
The question of the restoration
of the Queen to the throne lam
assured, Mr.. Blount never con-
templated by anything he has
said in his report, and the ad-
ministration would not favor
such course even if be did.
1t is not secret that the Presi-
lent derlores the underhand
methods pursued by the last ad-
ninistration in aiding in the
Queens overthrow, and. / am
he will say as much in
his message; but the authorities
believe republican form of gov
.rnment is the more desirable,
Ind will take no hand in any
,ffort looking to the restoration
# the Queen
What the administration wants
4
most is to see a permanent form
# government established by an
election. A protectorate. mild
n its terms as to internal affairs.
Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1893-10-31
FALSE REPRESENTA-
TONS


facility IN using the editoria
scissors - as to suit its readers
and its sentiments. IL few days
ago it published a special para
graph about the adaptation q
a resolution by the Rochester
Chamber Of Commerce favorine
the immediate annexation ol
Hawaii. The truth as will be
seen In the extract which we
print below from the Rochester
ddysrt,ser IS though that the
resolution il question was de
feated and la;d ON the table.
Tie Stars quotation in fat
type from the Nelo York Herald
is of Ahe same caliber.
The Rochester Chamber of
Commerce did well last evening
to lay on the table the resolution
favoring the annexation OF the
Hawaiian Islands. It could have
done far better to reject the
resolution and thus put itself on
record as opposed to such an act
of aggression against friendly
potentate aud friendly people.
That would have been an act
showing that no commercial ad
vantage or any increase of ma
tional prestige could Obscure
plain question Of international
ethics.
The question of the annexation
of the Hawaiian Islands has no
relation whatever to either of
these considerations, however
important they may be. The
more important consideration is
the right we have to extinguish
the sovereignty of an indepen-
dent people at the request of
small rebellious and mercenary
minority of item. That we have
no such right, there is not the
least doubt. The most enthusia-
tic advocates of annexation have
never contented for a moment
that the leaders of the movement
in the overthrow of the
Queen represented the majority
of her subjects. Nor has it been
pretended that they would have
succeeded without the moral, if
not the active, support of Mini
ster Stevens and the United
States marines stationed at |
Honolulu. i
Nevertheless. it is proposed |
that we shall accept the offer |
Of this rebellious minority to |
AXE the control of the islands |
from friendly sovereign having |
The loyal support of majority |
IF her subjects. Is it difficult
o appreciate the monstrous
character of this propositions 1t
S nothing less than a proposition
o accept stolen goods. Even
worse than this it is. 1t is
proposition to accept stolen
FOODS stolen { om friends goods
hat some INSCRIPTIONS and I'M
Americans helped to
teal. Between rs and the Hawai-
an people th re exists treaty
recognizing their sovereign and
beir independence. As a mark
4 friendship they incorporated
n it trade privileges granted
o no other nation. Could in
gratitude go farther than the
to repudiate both their
overeign and their indepen-
encei
Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1893-10-31
Adre,t isfments
Long Branch
BATHING
Establishment.

This First-class Bathing Resort
has been enlarged and is now
open to the public. 1t is the
best place on the islands to enjoy
bath and there is no better
place to lay off. Special accom-
m0dations for Ladies. Tramcars
pass the door every half hour and
on Saturdays and Sundays every
fifteen minutes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-12
GROCERIES
REGISTER OFFICE.

WHEELING. TUESDAY. April IL.
As a result OF the steady decline IN the
hog market, quotations upon provisions
and lard are continue weak. Dealers
are buying cautiously in anticipa-
ton Of further changes. Sugars are tirmer
and in good demand. Coffee quotations
show no changes from last weeks prices.
The following are the quotations as OBJ
tanned from Nelll & Ellingham:
syrup Choice Syrup SOC; Hon
ey Drip 27c; Sugar dark 22c; &c addi-
ton in half barrels). New Orleans
Molasses-Fancy, 40c; Choice 3Sc;
Prime 35c; Mixed goods, New Orleans
SIC; Bakers goods SOC.
PROvIsIONs-Schenk's medium 5. q.
hams l44c: S. c. breakfast bacon lSc;
5. c. shoulders IL; city sides ll1Sall%c;
ham beef 141Sc; ordinary beef l2c; family
mess pork SO 90.
LARD-Schenk's pure kettle, tees 11}lc;
SOD cans l2c; lard compound, tees 9L3c;
son cans CSC; 20D cans 10c; 10D cans
1OAc; SD cans lie; Bib cans TX c.
Canned GOODs-3b fancy tomatoes ~
al Is; Hartford Co. Standard corn 10;
2B Honey Drop corn l 40; Pride OF
Illinois 2fb corn 25; California
peaches $50; Sfb Standard table peaches
2 90; pie peaches 35; IN Deep Sea full
Standard cove oysters 81 90, IN light
weight cove oysters zoe; On Acorn stand
ard string beans S5c; 21b can corn beef
e. 10; IN can Clipped beef s. 30; IN can
lunch tongue 50 %.
WooDENwARE--No. l tubs So so; No. 2,
s. 50; No. 8, 81 50l2-hoop pals 81 35; 3-hoop
81 50: sas 81 %; single wash6oards 81 50;
double do. 81 so; crimp double do. s. 30;
single 81 so.
FRUITs-New Turkish prunes SIC; Raj
sins. Valencia, new, &c; layer Ondaro, new.
Sc; London layer raisins s. rs; loose mus
catels 81 20; loose muscatels in bags, &c,
California prunes, in boxes, 5OtO6O pounds,
141<c; do. 20 so so pounds, 1910; do. 80 to
100 pounds, 1216c; do. in bags &c less.
California ovapOrated peaches in bags, l4a
16c.
Om-Lard, extra western strained, 75c;
carbon, 10, SIC; carbon, $50, &c; water
white &c; Lewis Miners winter white oil
zoe; summer white Csc.
SUGARs-Cut loaf 5.70c; cubes 5s5c; fruit
powdered 53Sc; granulated standard 5.2Oc;
Standard confectiOners' A SIC; Columbia
A 4Q4c; RidgeWoOd A 4.94c; America a
white. 490c: extra c 444c; g 3.S4c.
RICE-Fancy pearl exc; choice pearl
6sIc; choice domestic 69Sc; prime domestic
&c; fair domestic, SIC: fancy head nc.
CoFFEE-Green COffee-Fancy golden
Rio 22c; fancy green PIC; peaberry p;
choice green 20c; prime green l94c; roast
ing grades 1Si5c; Java and Mocha S4c;
high grade 2456c Roasted in packages
Arouckle's coffee % zoe; Jersey coffee, in
bins, "a 2Oc; Lion coffee 2S.70c; Arrow COT
fee 2S.1Oc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-12
MISSING LINKS

The total recorded immigration to
this country is 16,O04, O93, almost as
many as the whole population Of Spain.
For the first time in the history Of
b elgium, IL is said. the principle Of 3
monetary compensation for breach Of
promise Of marriage has just been es-
tabllshed.
The sum Of twelve cents has been re-
ceived bv the United States treasurer,
70 be placed to the credit OF the con-
science fund, from q man who says he
violated the postal law In using postage
stamps twice.
San Francisco is the banner city for
saloons. 10 has one such institutions to
every ninety-three persons. Albany
comes next with one 70 every 10 per-
sons, aud New Orleans one to every 121
persons.
A New York tenant who had grudge
against his landlord began the habit Of
paying his rent CT $50 month all in
pennies, but the landlord complained TO
the courts and the courts have stopped
the practice.
1t is said that the new city directory
of Baltimore indicates an increase of
SO, 600 Ia the population Of the city dur
Ing the past year, due largely to the
growth and manufacturing interests 10
the city and suburbs.
The bullet-proof cloth which a Ger
man tailor Is reported to have brought
out Is said TO be made harder than steel
by hydraulic pressure and yet to be thin
and elastic enough TO be worn with rea-
sOnable comfort.
The Irish spend Sl1 per capita, the
Scotch S1514 per capita ann the Edg-
lish Sl9.l6 per capita for liquors annu-
ally. These statistics are giXen by
Rev. Dawson Burns, of London, who is
a standard authority on temperance
questions.
The suit Of Tapley vs.. Abe McPike's
estate, which is still on trial 10 the
courts of Pike county, Missouri, was
originally docketed in 1856. The &C
tlon was brought TO recover the value
Of some negro slaves that McPike had
taken south and sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-12
NEW CUMBERLAND.

NEW CUMBERLAND, w. VA, April IL.
The Clifton brick works still remain
idle. When they will resume is uncer-
tain, but ia all probability In a short
time. Some OF the wOrkmen are pa
tiently waiting for the resumption.
William Jester, an exemplary citizen,
was buried last Friday afternoon from
the NJ. F.. Church. His death resulted
from blood poison, occasiOned by trim
ming a corn too close and afterwards
getting the foot frosted. He was 63
years OF age aud leaves widow and
several grown children.
Hugh McMahan, formerly OF the hrm
Of McMahan, Porter Il Co., at Black
Horse, has disposed of his property and
with his family will shortly depart Tor
California.
Rev. w. G. Reagle, Of Elwood, Pa,
preached In the Presbyterian Church In
this place last Sunday. A pastor Will
be chosen In a short time.
A. b. Lee, who carried on meat
market for o few years at this place,
left for Nebraska a few days ago,
accompanied by his daughter Lidia.
Mrs. Lee, with a remaining daughter
and two sons, will follow some time
during the simmer or autumn, and
after visit in Nebraska the re-
united family will proceed to Califor-
MIA, expecting 20 take up their resi-
dence there.
Cumberland can now boast an eStao-
lishment where soft drinks are fur
nished. They are said TO produce a
soft and mellow effect,
The large tow boat, w. w. O'Neil,
in passing down with large tow Of
boats and barges yesterday, seemed to
have had trouble up the river, as her
feet was in a demOrslized condstion.
The crew was getting 1t In shape aga in
as she foated past.
Circuit Court lasted all last week.
The Paraphernallia for the pool room
has arrived.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-12
FINANCE AND TRADE

Money sa5 Per Cent.-Governments Dull
stocks weak - Flour Unchanged =
wheat Higher.
NEW YORK, April 11.-Money on call
easier at 3 10 . per cent. Last loan at S5S
per cent. Closed offered at 80 per cent
Prime mercantile paper Ga7 per cent
Sterling exchange steady at 1864 a4e'.
GOvERNMENTs-DulL.
Fours Registered. .................-..I dS
FOurs Coupons. .......:....-..... 20
Pacific Skies Of i95.................lO 100
STATEs-Dul.
RNLROADs-Firm; sales SSS9OOO
SToCKs-While the stock market enjoyed
periods OF strength 10. day the tendency OF
prices in the main was downward, eSpe-
cially during the the last hour Of business.
The heavy shipments of COLDS, 800 OOO--
by to-day's steamers revived discussion as
TO the treasury gold reserve and the none
tary outlook also came in for share OF al
tention, the bears being bold in their pre-
additional gold will go for
ward 0y steamers sailing later In
the week. : The weakness OF the general
list was partly due to sharp onslaught upon
the American Sugar Refining Company,
which, despite the statements by ofhcials
that earnings are enormous, continues 10
be pressed for sale with q degree Of conn.,
dence which indicates the possession OF
knowledge BY certain interests OF an IN
favorable character Of the property. The
usual leaders Of the market yielded 4al4
per cent, Lake ShOse closing with the out
side loss. The market closed weak Sales,
2O2, 200 shares. Quotations closed bid:
Atchison, 94I; Adams Express, l55;
American Express, ll6; Baltimore and
Ohio. 500; Canada Pacific. $40; Central
Pacific, q; Chesapeake and Ohio, 22f9s;
Chicago and Alton, 142: Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy 96; Delaware and Hud-
son 1870; Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western. 143{; Denver and Rio Grande
preferred 55lS; Erie, 2l95; do. preferred,
47h; Fort Wayne, 1872; Illinois Central
lO2l$; Lake Shore, 1914 Michigan Central,
lO6; Missouri Pacific 5314 Norfolk and
Western preferred, S29S Northern Pacific,
Il; do preferred. 1881; Northwestern
ll3ll; do preferred 14l}6; New York Cen
tral, los; Pacific Mail, 2S5s; Peoria,
Decatur and Evansville, 1S; Pitts6urg,
l55; Pullman Palace, POI; Reading, 259s !;
Rock Island, 81; St. Louis and San Fran
cisco first preferred, -; st. Paul, TISl /;
do preferred 12l16; Tennessee Coal and
Iron, 25S<; Texas Pacific, 9: Union Pa
cifc 3I5{: United States Express, SO;
Western Union, 941S; Wheeling and Lake
Erie. Is; do. preferred, 571S.
Mining Stocks-Cholor -; Crown Point,
20: Consolidated California and Virginia,
22O: Deadwood, 1870; Gould and Curry, so;
Hale and Norcross, SIS; Homestake, 1850;
Independence, -; Mexican, $50; North
Star, -; Ontario, -; Ophir, 200; Ply
mouth, So; Sierra Nevada, l20; Standard,
70: Union Con-, -; Yellow Jacket 70;
Iron Silver, 50; Quick Silver, 200; do pre-
ferred, 1900; Bulwer, %.