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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

better than poor editor, Mr.. Adver-
tiser mamie may have conducted
sodawater stand and made his
living there. But sure he is an
American citizen who has been out
ragged by government supposedly
friendly to the United States; and
the chief magistrate of that great
country has decided to uphold him,
as he would any other American
citizen in any other country; and he
demands redress.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Somebody wants to know why the
military get their clothes and uni
forms at Government expenses while
the other government employees
such as the Minister of the Interior
and his satellites have to pay for
theirs out of their own pockets.
The inquiry is pertinent.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1894.
THEY WEEP.

Will it be considered sarcastic if
we extend our sympathy to the
government in its present predi-
oament! We refer to the deplorable
action of Mr.. Cleveland in looking
after the interests Of an humble
American citizen and demanding
redress for most unwarranted out
rage.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

We are informed by the Govern
ment organ that Minister Willis
presented to Mr.. Dole's Government,
on Wednesday last, which in sub
stance is claim for $4,000 for d am
ages suffered by an American citi-
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

Ii the Board of Education would
stop making plans for new things
and would do justice in the matters
already under their care they might
earn the respect of the community
instead of having incurred its
thorough contempt for their pre-
judice, bigotry and ignorance.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The unfortunate deputy sheriff of
Kona, mentioned yesterday is not so
much to blame. He was only fol-
lowing the example Of his superior,
the Marshal, during the late sun
easantness"-arbitrarily arresting
people without warrant and on no
charge. Probably after reading the
official newspapers, his Kona-ship
thought that what was sauce for the
goose was sauce for the gander.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The Victoria Castle franchise is
now dead as the proverbial door
nail If ever revived, we have few
shots at our disposition which will
be forthcoming to suit the occasion.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

pirate. He determined to make the
attempt, but wisely decided to pre-
pare himself for it by preliminary
experience. He began by eating
salt pork. That made him sick.
He then slept for night or so on
hard boards. That made him score.
He had on more desire to go away.
Other boys who want to capture
men of-war, or who desire to go
scouting and scalp Indians, would
do we'll to initiate young Irving's
example"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26


The following from the Bulletin
is rich. The confusion of individuals
and the style OF expression have
afforded us such JOY that we hasten
to share it with our readers:
"An item concerning Washington,
for the truth of which we cannot
vouch, although it contains a deal
of good advice for certain young
sters of the present time, has lately
come to our notice. 1t is to this in
tent:
Washington Irving, in his youth,
had longing to go to sea and be
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

Mr.. Durrell, an American citizen
was arrested and held in Jail for
several weeks. No charge was
brought against him and when he
finally was released, the Marshal, we
are informed, hadn't been even
aware OF his presence in Oahu jail,
nor the reasons for his being there,
or the means through which he hap
pened to be there.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The man may be in humble cir
cumstances. He may have been
cook-and good cook is even
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

How the present administration
could hope to escape making amends
for its follies and those of its en-
ployees as beyond our comprehen-
sion. The Nicaragua affair, to which
is now added a claim of over one
million dollars from British subjects,
the presence of German fleet out
side Tangier to demand an indemn-
ity for the murder of German
subject, the payment of 10000 yen
to the Danish Government for the
arrest of Mr.. Umblensteth, Danish
subject living in Wladiwostock, and
on board the Kow Chong should have
furnished warning enough.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The government has hoped, against
the demands of common sense, that
the United States would hold out
protecting hands when the claims
for damages which have been, and
will be made, by England, Germany,
Denmark, Portugal and other coun-
tries are to be enforced. The action
of President Cleveland has dispelled
that illusion. None Of the countries
mentioned which have subjects re-
siding in Hawaii who have been
outraged by the Hawaiian Republic,
desire territory here or intend to
take possession OF any. All they
demand is that their subjects living
in Hawaii shall be treated according
to the conditions of the treaties with
them and according to the rules
governing civilized countries. With
or without the sanction of the United
States the claims will be enforced,
and the Republic" of Hawaii be
taught a lesson not easily to be
forgotten.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26
MEETING NOTICE.

A LII MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN
"A LEAGUE are request ID to attend the
meeting TOMORROW friday EVEN
ING July 26th, az $50 O'clock, for the
Installation OF Officers.
27-2t PER ORDER.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The pitiful whine of the official
organ is not caused directly through
the demand of Minister Willis in
the case of Durrell. The matter
which especially worries the govern
ment can be seen from the following
paragraph in the morning papers
EDITORIAL:
The President of the United
States has put that country on
record as placing Hawaiian affairs
on the same plane as those OF any
foreign country-Nicaragua for in
stance. Certainly if the American
Administration has made a demand
for damages, without suggestion
OF investigation or arbitration, it
cannot be expected to offer objec-
tions if England, France, Germany,
Japan or China does the same thing.
The door has practically been open.
ed for other nations to come in and
conduct their official business in the
manner that appears most plausible,
without as much as saying "by your
leave" to the United States.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

Mr.. Dole aud Mr.. Hatch may be
very clever lawyers. They have yet
to learn that no country in the
world will stand quietly by, and see
its subjects outraged especi-
ally by a pinhead affair like the
Hawaiian Republic.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

That Mr.. Durrell, the American
in whose case the American Govern
ment claims damages was poor, and
is probably now poorer, and existed
by keeping a sodawater stand is
very damaging in the eyes of the
Official organ. If he had sold liquor
instead of sodawater, his case might
have been different, although even
the liquor. sellers were refused COM
pensation and redress by our wise
republican legislature.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The Lehua is now laid up. The
opium sought to be captured by her
was not found. The flibusters did
not materialize and G. w. Ashford
is still swimming between here with
rifle in each hand and sword in the
other and a brace of pistols between
his teeth and the breeze blowing
through his whiskers. But, seriously,
considering the financial results Of
1850 pounds Of opium already sold
and realizing some two thousand
odd dollars, where was the fun in
spending $4,000 on the Lehua to
try and catch 700 pounds more of
the drug9
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

In the interests OF common man
hood we have to ask Mr.. Dole's pals
to stand up and take their medicine
without whining. They have had
their amusement at the expense of
as good men as they can make any
claim to be, and the tables are turn
ing. The frenzy that possessed
those in authority in January last is
over, and the time has come to sit
down and count the cost, and pay
the bills.
OF course the innocent tax payer
must suffer with the guilty when
pay day comes, and the Attorney
General is small enough to find
satisfaction in this.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The franchise for the cable car
proposed by few schemers Of the
Ballantyne class is probably killed.
Before the matter drops out of the
memory of the public it would be
interesting to know IF Promoter
Ballantyne was in any way connect
ed with the com bination which re-
Gently "forgot" two trunks Of opium
on he wharf, which fell into the
hands of Mr.. j. B. Castle, Collector
General and a co-promoter of Mr..
Ballantyne. We make no insinua-
tions, but we are always hunting for
information.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The powder storage question is
still on the tapis, Notwithstanding
its importance to many import ance
to many influential residents no
legislator has as yet taken the
matter up. Probably they are salts
fed to get no more blown-up than
they are at present. But waitl
Waitl The residents OF Punchbowl
will not exactly dynamite them
They will simply present them with
a lot next the powder magazine and
get Rowell to ask for an appropria-
tion to build Legislative Hall on
it-and then they will await results.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The Star still wants the Legisla-
ture to interfere with the duties Of
the Executive. By the Constitution
these are preserved separate and
distinct. And by the same. docu-
ment-our fundamental law--it is
reserved to the President with the
approval Of the cabinet to make a
treaty Of Political or Commercial
union between the Republic of Ha-
waii and the United States OF
America. The treaty when made is
subject of course to ratification Of
the Senate. Any interference before a
treaty is made would be direct in
vasion of the province of the
Executive.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

By James f. Morgan.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

The Land Bill is just getting in
its deadly work. The whole bust
ness wants careful revision and cutt-
ing up into many distinct acts. AL
ready the House has found out that
the Senate have simply muddled
the act beyond description by their
various amendments. Follow the
Constitution and you will go right.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

Minister Damon is always ready
to answer any question-no matter
how trivial-so he says, regarding
matters in his department. He is to
be commended but he should re-
member that what to him seems
trivial may be of vast Importance to
another. The fable of the boys and
the frogs is good instance. But
the Minister is right when he says
that the answers to these questions
is the only way to reach the public.
To an observer the following from
the Star ON British politics is anus
ing: Mr. Balfour talks temperance
and suggests freehold occupancy
of Ireland" What this dictum
means it is impossible to state.
Who is to freeholdly occupy Ire
land7 Haven't the Irish people
done that from time immemorial,
assisted by Cromwell's braves and
King James plsnterss
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26

~ am IN the place whereof I am demanded
of conscience to speak the truth, and the truth
Ispeak, imptign II Dho so list"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-26
EVERY AFTERNOON

'Gainst tho torong that needs resistance,
For the right that needs assistance,
For the future Il, the distance
And the good that tUe can do.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04

brought the Institution into touch with
sociological questions, and commended
it to q still wider constituency Presi-
dent Whitman, by his masterful and in
spring leadership, wisely retaining all
the good of the past, and tactfully respon-
sige to new demands, has placed Colby in
the very front rank of colleges at q time
when these institutions are commanding
the most generous endoWments of wealth,
and engaging the very first abilities,
scholarly and executive.
The significance of the college, how.
ever, is found not in what has happened
to it. but in that for which it stands, and
it is because Colby is today one of the
best types of the American college that
her existence is of significance, and this
anniv ersary of interest. No college has
in all its history been more faithful to
the ideal Of culture Intimately related to
practical life than has Colby. Thus she
has Justified her existence in an age
which insists that only what is fruitful
shall live. The age crying out against
the colleges has aat the same time from
colleges drawn it's best resources. For
this reason college anniversaries are the
most important of our many public days.
They commemorate the fact that the
characteristic and wholesome tone of
American life has been chiefly due to its
being peryaded from the very first to the
college ideal. That ideal set forth in
Harvard's charter as early as 1888 by the
phrase knowledge and Godliness'' has
been faithfully handed down as a tradi-
ton. Working out this idea of the safe
ano sound culture, the America n College
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04

has given to America in larger measure
than is true of any other Institution or
agency, the best elements Of American
| life.
The body of the Grafton was devoted to
sketching how the simple ideal of educa-
| tion early held in this country, has been
developed step by step until we have
reached the present. comprehensive
scheme, which aims TO train not only the
intellect, but also the body, the hand and
the eye, and to make men master of the
sciences that study the constitution of the
state and of society 1t was pointed out
that this scheme. if it include no more,
is fatally defective bcause it assumes that
man is only intellect and body, and that
if these are trained complete fitness for
| life is guaranteed. Sound psychology
compels us to recognize the spiritual ele-
ment in education and culture. Whether
we can do this directly in the public
schools is still debatable, but even in the
public schools it is sure to be accom-
plished irrespective of any provision for
it in the visible machinery of instruction,
if only teachers and pupils are alive to
the fact that this is the supreme element
| in culture; but in the college this can be
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
PRETTY SPEEDING.
The Races at sagns Yesterday

Saugus, Mass, July 3-Some very
pretty speeding was seen at Franklin
Park today. The track was in fine con-
dition and the weather favorable Fully
1900 people were present The drivers and
owners of horses became very much dis
satisfied with the starting of heats. AS
Pussy Cat was coming down for a start
in the first heat of the first race, the
sulky was overturned The driver was
unhurt. The favorite won in the q 27
trot, and lost in the other events.
In the 2. 25 pace for stakes of $1,000 there
were six starters. Lantana, b m, by
Cohannet, dam, Barker, mare (Dore)
won in four heats, Katie Greenland, blk
m, by Greenlander (Andrews) second
Louis, ch M Paige, third. Best time 2 Is
IA
In the 2. 81 trot, purse 5000, six starters,
Corticella, br m, by Shawmut, dam Sue,
by American Clay, (Mart Demorest) won
in four heats; Ernsie, br m, by Simmons
(Walker) second; Matte Merrill, blk m,
(Galvin) third. Best Time 2. 20 1-2.
In the 2.15 pace, purse $1,000. six
starters. Kentucky Star. b g, by Robert
McGregor, dam by Pelosku, (Howard)
won in five heats; Stately, b b, by Hum
mer (Andrews) second; Jubilee Wilkes,
blk s, (Nay) third. Best time @ 13 IA, by
Stately; winners best, 2 is 1-2.
In the 2.20 trot, purse 5000, five starters,
Rodney J, br g, by Auctioneer, dam
untraced (Tirer) won in three heats
G., G, (Bowen) third. Best time, 2. 10
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
AMERICAS SHIPPING.
Preliminary Returns Of Navigation
Bureau.
MORE TONNAGE BUILT THAN IN
YEAR BEFORE.
Records of Vessels Lost for the Year
Construction on Coasts of Ocean and
Lakes.

Records of Vessels Lost for the Year
Construction on Coasts of Ocean and
Lakes.
Washington, July 3.-The bureau OF
navigation has received preliminary re-
turns, showing 6S2 steam and sail vessels
of 132, 719 tons, built and documented in
the United States during the last fiscal
year, compared with 776 steam and sail
vessels of 121, SAT tons during 1894. The
final and revised returns will somewhat
increase the figures by the addition of
barges, etc. The steam vessels numbered
2S3, of rs, 72S gross tons; sail vessels 800,
of 45, 800 tons, a decrease of 5000 tons of
steam vessels, and an increase of 19, 600
tons OF sailing vessels compared with
1894
The construction on the Atlantic and
Gulf coasts comprised 442 vessels, of 70, :
$50 tons, compared with 562 vessels of 68, :
ATS tons for 1894 Construction on the
Great Lakes comprised SO vessels of 38, 016
tons, compared with SO vessels of 40. 372
tons. Among the notable additions Of
the year to the merchant marine fleet are
the steamers ST. Louis, Northland and
Newport News The steel contraction
comprised 81 vessels of Al, 696 tons, COM
pared with 35 vessels of so, 1855 tons in 1894
The number of American vessels thus
far officially reported as lost during the
year comprised S5 steam vessels and 276
sailing vessels, barges, etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
PROF. BUTLER's GRAFTON.

Professor Butler of the University of
| Chicago, delivering the anniversary ora
tion, took for his subject 'SThe College
Ideal and American Life - Introductory
to the main portion Of his address, he
| tsketched briefly the last twenty five years
OF the history of Colby University He
| referred to DR.. Champlin as the real
founder of the institution, asserting tina
| it was his skillful management, his
heroic endeavor, and his determination to
enlarge the resources of Waterville Col
lege that have made possible the crafty
ing history OF Colby. in the period since
Dr. Champlins resignation. He pointed
out how each of the succeeding Presidents
has, by l'is own characteristic work and
inf1uenc supplemented the achievement
of his predecessor, and brought the Uni
versity steadily forward in its develop
ment and influence DIR. Robbins created
for the College new ideals, gave it new
character and reputation, ai1nparted to it
impulses which are felt today, and liter
ally transfused into it his own life. Dr.
Pepper stimulated more complete de-
velopment, established closer relations
between students and instructors by in
augurating the Board Of Conference, en-
gagged for the University livelier de-
nominational interest and more surely
and firmly established the College in the
public confidence. Small marked out for
it an aggressive policy of educational
propagandism, gave it a unique position
with reference to co-education by the es-
tabllshment Of coordinate colleges,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
A MAINE VETERAN.
Was One of the Victims of the Sad Fire
in Lynn.

Lynn, Mass, July 3.-At TO- so a. m. to-
day an explosion of fireworks in the L.
Al May store, set fire to the Hotel Saga
more block. The fire progressed very
rapidly. 1t is thought tht two men per-
ished in the fire, James H. Winslow, 81
Friend street and Harley E. Hicks, 50
Fremont street. Both were employed by
the L A. May Company in the third
story and at the beginning of the fire
were warned to quite the building by
the foreman. The L. A. May Company
state that their stock, which will be a
total loss, was valued at $40 600, with
about $50, 900 insurance. The ssagamore
building is owned by Gage II. Hawkes.,
trustee, and the loss is estimated at $50, :
900; insured for $4,000. Thomas B.
Bogue, proprietor of the Sycamore Hotel,
will lose about IS, 600 with insurance of
$1,000 Susie NJ jenkins, candy store,
loss $1,000; insurance $500. VIM Gilman,
saloon in basement, loss about $1,000
insurance $500. W. n. Brown, barber, loss
fS200.
1.-THE fire was rung out at tonight aftel
| 10 hours hard fighting The two lives
are known to be lost in the fire. The
body of Hicks, who lived at 53 Fremont
street. with his wife, was found in the
Iuluo oAio etAu01AooA ptt1nSu w d CIlSl
A fragent of neck scarf that miraculously
escapes destruction identified him. q HI
was a war veteran, 81 years of age,
native of Maine for 20 years before com
ing to Lynn. and a resident Of Washing
ton. Winslow was IS years of age ant
worked for the May firm for 30 years
His body is not recovered. Night pu
stop to the search The work will G.
on in the morning. sThe total loss b.
| the fire is now recconed closesupon 500,
600; insurance about $75, 600.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04

directly taken into account 1t always
has been taken into account in the col
leges, and for this reason the colleges
have done great work in shaping and
moId1ng character, as it appears in private
and in pubic life. College trained men
have been the inspiration of what has
been best and most permanent in army
ana navy, III state and in church.. To-
day college bred men and women are at
the heart OF municipal reforms, civic
federations, social settlements, university
extension, private charities free hospitals
and far reaching movements of all kinds,
whose purpose is the promulgaton of the
best things for society, and this character
istic of work of the colleges impressing
spiritual TRUTH is sure to be accomplished
because it does not depend upon special
curricula or notifications in courses of
study, but it comes chiefly through the
contact of instructor and student, and
the consequent impressions of character.
Reference was made to the lasting i'm
preston made upon the student by such
men as Charles E. Hamlin, James r.
Champlin, Moses Lyford, and by others
of those still living and working at Colby
who, remembered not chiefly as class
room officials, but as companions in
study, impressed their own admirable
manhood upon the students and COM
nlended learning by holding it not as an
end, but in Huxley's phrase, as the SER
want of the tender conscience, the instru-
ment of one who has learned to love all
beauty, to hate all vileness, and to respect
others as himself. !" Professor Butler paid
a grateful tribute by name, not only to
the Presidents who have been at Colby
during the last twenty five years, but to
the counsellors of these; especially to
Hamlin and Wording and Shailer and
Sheldon, to Wilson and Merrill and
Sturtevant and Bosworth, to Butler and
Hanson, among those who passed away
and among those who have long served
the college and who are still in it's SER
vice-Small and Kicker and Giddings and
Shaw, to Drummond and Thompson and
Bakeman and Alden, to Dunton and
Bonney and Webb, to Burrage and Crane
and BulIen. to Foster and Hall and
Smith and Taylor.
The anniversary ode, written by Res.