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The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
TIE CELEBRATION.

The. celebration of the Fourth of July,
1896, will go on record as the most
elaborate, the most enthusiastic and
the most successful national demonstra-
ton that has been held in this country
during the history of the Republic. 1t
was in every respect popular demon
stration and gave new evidence of the
strength of the Republic as based upon
the loyalty of its body polite. The pa
rade was indeed a pleasant surprise in
view of the short time allowed for the
preparation of the civic features. 1t
was a good example, however, of the
push and activity of the business COM
munity, and would have been credit
to a city twice the size of Honolulu.
The military forces made an excellent
display and gave evidence of the eff
ficient work of the commanding Officer.
as we'll as individual interest and pride
among the members of the various
companies.
The large attendance at the public
reception held by President and Mrs.
Dole left no question of the high esteem
in which the Chief Executive of the
Republic is held by the people of the
country. There can be no installing
that political differences have broken in
upon the social life of the capital city
but year by year there have always been
many gratifying proofs of the wiping
out of barriers that marked sharp lines
in our social circles.
OF the American celebration, it may
be said that it was separate function
only in name. The American spirit has
| become so thoroughly planted in the
hearts OF the people of Hawaii that
there can be no division in the popular
mind at the time of public celebration.
Visiting citizens OF the United States
have often remarked that the place to
see the old time celebration of the Am
erican Independence Day is in Hawaii.
This years demonstration goes far to
show that the principles of American
independence = the principles upon
which our own Republic is founded
have by no means lost favor in the
hearts of the people.
! Major Pangborn's speech before the
American meeting was finished and
patriotic address. Mr. Pangborn die
not forget that he was in a foreign land
nor did he forget that he was in coun,
try that seeks political union with the
United States. He views his native
country with an optimistic eye. believ
ing that all things work together fol
the national welfare. The principle.
enunciated by Mr. Pangborn in hi
reference to the American Federation
may well be taken home and applied
locally by the people of Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

the orders for material went to Eng
land. But the Japanese quickly learn
ed all the arts of building and man
agement and the consular report
saws that in a very short time there
will not be foreign manager or de-
signer in the country.
The British engineer makes his own
design, and orders his material ac-
cordingly, while in the United States
the engineer states his requirements,
and the manufacturers send in their
projects based on, their own designs.
The British bridge designer who has
been in Japan since 1882 has recently
left his post and heneeforth the work
will be in the hands of the Japanese.
A good proportion of the Japanese have
been educated in the United States
and will consequently follow the
American system and patronize Amer
lean firms.
This outlook of course is very bright
for the American firms just at present,
but it will not be many years before
the Japanese will be sufficiently
schooled in the American customs and
mechanical arts to take the manufac-
turing into their own hands, and then
the American will be left in the cold,
To use a Yankee term, the Japanese
are foxy; their strong nationality
and the desire to make all roads lead
to Japan will be felt even by Ameri-
cans at no distant date. They are apt
scholars and though the American
firms are now rejoicing over the down
fall of English power, and the conse-
quent increase of American exports,
these joyous manufacturers will soon
discover that the japanese can produce
bridge material and put it together IN
quite as durable form and at less cost.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
A Valuable Arctic Map.

The most interesting and compre-
hensive publication issued from the
Navy Department in a long time is
that map of arctic regions published
by the naval photographic Office. The
chart is in two sections and represents
the latest surveys and explorations
within the arctic circle. 1t has taken
an immense amount of labor to pre-
pare the present map, which is one of
the finest specimens of lithographing
work ever accomplished by the govern
ment.
Each exploration of the long line of
broken coast is represented by varied
colors and symbols, and some idea of
the complexity of this feature may be
obtained by the fact that no less than
forty EIGHT expeditions are indicated,
in addition to the tracks of seventy
six parties. The earliest exploration
noted is that of the Russian Oytzuin,
in 1734-7, and of his countrymen, Mu-
lraviev and Pavlov, In 1875, all of whom
ltraversed sections of the Russian
siberian coast and adjacent bodies,
since very familiar to polar navigators.
The prevailing shade on the American
section of the arctic regions is that of
| the British explorers, the most persis-
| tent and Industrious of them being
Parry, who, from 1919 to 1924, pursued
the coast line around what has since
become known as Melville peninsula
and Cockburn island, and the southern
coast of North Devon.
| On the European-Asiatic7 side, the
Russians appear to have been the most
energetic. They early explored the
Siberian and Russian coast line, al
though they left to other nations the
harder task of approaching, "furthest
north" such as an Austro-Hungarian
Ieypedition, which visited Franz Joseph
/ Land in 1914, and, on our own side,
the innumerable expeditions which
lnenetrated the Robson channel skirt
ed the northern verge OF Grant Land,
or followed, like lockwood and Brain
ard. the indentations of the northern
Greenland coast until they reached the
point nearest the pole ever Attained.
The map clearly exhibits the course
of the numerous expeditions which
have ransacked, often at such fearful
/ cost. the frozen territory of the north.
The chart is worth reproduction in all
school Biographies, and would prob
ably be added to those publications
were it not that a condensation of the
map would detract from its value
Nothing like the present chart has been
published hitherto, and students and
others interested in arctic discoveries
will appreciate the work of the hydro
graphic office The maps will not be
distributed free The government has
gone too much expense in preparing
them, and in gathering the informa'
ton, while the printing is also expen'
sive. The price placed on the arctic
maps is 81, which represents the cos
of publication.-N. Y. Times.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

The Outlook speaks a good word Tor
American newspapers on the ground
that there is no part of the globe tow
ards which their attention is not turned
with equal activity. The English news
papers are credited as being more trust
worthy in the reports given to the pub
lie. but their attention is riyeted prin-
cipaIly on the Eastern countries In
which the British are particularly IN
terested The eye of the English press
is turned toward the East; its back is
conspicuously visible from the West.
There is more truth than poetry in this
statement. With all their verbal adul-
iteration and sensational methods, the
American papers send their representa-
tives throughout the world to- get news
and not to select corners OF the globe
in which to compile material for Yam
kee ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
PUBLIC LANDS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing lots of Government land will
be open for application on or after
July Is, 1896, under the provisions of
the Land Act, 1885," for right of pur-
chase leases or cash freeholds.
Three lots of agricultural land, suit
able for coffee culture, in Kaupo, Maui
Lot 1, containing 1OS 41-1OO acres
appraised value, $325.25.
Lot 7, containing So $40 acres;
appraised value, s115.50.
Applications for the above lots will
be received at 9 o'clock a m. of WE'D
NESDAY, July 18th, at the office OF the
Sub-Agent for the Fourth Land Dis
trict, Paia, Maui.
Full particulars as to necessary
qualifications OF applicants, method OF
applying, ETC., may be obtained from
the Sub-Agent, Mr.. w, o. Aiken, Paia,
or at the Public Lands Office, Homo
lulu.
]. F. BROWN,
1772-td Agent of Public Lands
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

organized at the present time. In map
ping out the characteristics of the men,
bers he holds that ninety-five per cent.
are Americans first, A. P. AIS next,
and elements of parties last of all.
The proof or disproef of this state
ment will be received with interest in
the coming Presidential campaign. 1t
is true that the American people are
year by year becoming more and more
a nation of independent voters, and that
the party bosses are losing the firm grip
they have held in years past. The
downfall of the machine politician is
now becoming an everyday event,
where not many years ago he reigned
with almost supreme power. 1t is an
open question, however, whether the
4, 900 900 votes which President Traynor
claims he controls can be withdrawn
from their allegiance to the old parties.
1t is hard for the average voter to di-
vide his suffrage among the candidates
of the different parties. A choice of the
least of several evils and straight
ticket is the usual result when men go
to the polls, and in nine cases out of ten
the old party will get the vote.
Possibly the most hopeful sign of the
success of the A. P A. is the formation
of a Catholic society, known as the
American Order of United Catholics,
organized with the object of combating
the Protestant movement. We refer to
this as a hopeful sign, because there is
nothing like good opposition to keep
an organization in trim. When men
see and feel that they have an organized
force to battle against, they close up
the ranks and go forward with more
enthusiasm and more unanimity. They
have less time to quarrel among them
selves.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

We quite agree that it is sheer nom
sense to attempt to give a political sig
nificance to the absence of the Execu-
tive from the social gathering of Friday
evening. From an official standpoint
as between nation and nation there was
absolutely no call upon the time and
attention of Government officials. The
principal grievance of the committee
seems to be that with the numerous
guests from the Consular corps and the
visiting warships, it was hoped an op-
portunity would be given to pay trib-
ute of respect to the high officials of the
Republic AS this opportunity did not
arise, there were plenty of people ready
to set wild and chimerical statements
afioat. At the present time the official
and social relations. between the Amer
lean representative and this Govern
ment are most friendly and cordial, ru-
mors to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Whatever these relations might be,
however, it could make no difference
in this case as the bah was not an Off
cial function Although the American
committee were disappointed, they ap-
preciate too well the friendly spirit of
the Government to attempt to misin-
terpret kindly motives.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
VOICE OF THE PRESS.

The Hawaiian Legislature has reaf-
firmed its annexation policy, and there
is the promise that the American peo-
pie will follow suit early in November.
San Francisco Chronicle.
Hawaii's heart is true to Uncle Sam,
and she does not care who knows It.
There is no coquetry in her statecraft
ON this subject, nor any attempt to ex-
cite Uncle Sans apprehension by the
pretence that she had concluded to
lead an isolated life, and that state of
single blessedness is better for her.
The straightforward and unanimous
vote of her Legislature, on the eve of
her adjournment, declaring that this
body continues to desire union to the
United States, is at once creditable to it
and reminder to our people.-N. Y.
Sun.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

1t was unfortunate indeed that there
was no representative OF the Executive
Council present at the social function
of the American colony on the evening
of July Sd. 1t is not surprising that
President Dole was unable TO attend
He has not been in the best OF health
of late, and with official functions fol-
lowing in rapid succession his strength
has been taxed to its full capacity. 1t
was not until late Friday afternoon
that he gave up his plans to attend the
opening celebration of the American
citizens. That there should be sug-
sestion in the minds of the American
committee of intentional slight on the
part of Government officials seems
hardly possible. It must be remembered
that even Government officials are hu-
man. and that there is time when the
physical nature demands recognition.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

Slowly but surely the people OF Homo
lulu seem to become acquainted with
the fact that the Island Of Oahu has
fair amount of fertile lands that are
worthy OF the attention Of men who
have some money and plenty OF ener-
". The men who compose the Makaha
Coffee Company have been quietly pro-
specting for the past year and have
now practically completed the preli-
minary work of opening up lands that
have been left to the wild goats and
turkeys. At the Waialua plantation
the Halstead brothers have demon
strated that there is good land for the
coffee growers Compared with the
other islands Oahu has Comparatively
little to offer, yet there can be no doubt
that along the Waianae range there are
"a good number OF favored districts
where capital can reap. good return
from the soil. either in the cultivation
of coffee or sugar.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
JAPANEsE ENTERpR1sE.

A good example of the methods of
Japanese progress is given in a report
made by the British consular service
on the railways of Japan. In this re-
port it is stated, that there is like
lihood of the American manufacturers
of railway material ousting the Eng
lish at no distant date. When railways
were first established in Japan the
work was carried on by the English,
the manager was English, the building
was English, and in fact every
position of Importance was held
by an Englishman. Naturally enough
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

The popularity of the Tramcar float
in the parade of Saturday is a pretty
good gauge Of the standing of our street
railway system in the public mind.
There comes time in the history of
every community when public senti-
ment rebels against the high-handed,
silurian policy of a corporation that is
supposed to be organized for the ac-
commodation of the people. That time
has come in Honolulu so far as the
street railway is concerned. The people
demand a reform, the introduction of
something ike modern ideas. If the
present incorporated company refuses
to listen to these demands, it is only
a matter of a few months when the
business men will take the matter in
their own hands and introduce sys-
tenn of transit that viii be credit tc
the city. There is absolutely no sense
or reason in the continuance of the
present state of affairs. It is high time
the people made themselves heard.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
COOPERATION IN GREAT BRITAIN.

The wonderful progress of the CO.
operative societies of England was
brought to public attention recently
when the Twenty-eighth Cooperative
Congress convened in Woolwich. In
the opening address delivered by the
Earl of Winchilsea it was remarked
that while IN 1865 there were $50 soci-
and capital amounting to e1,000,000,
the number had in 1895 increased to
1850 societies, with 100000 members
and an aggregate capital of e16,000,-.
900. Thus in the course of three de-
cades the number of societies had been.
more than doubled and the capital
had been increased to sixteen times
the amount held by them in the be-
ginning. This display is certainly
feather in the cooperative cap, and
best of all, there is every prospect for
continued success.
In suggesting new lines for the ad-
vance of the cooperative movement
in the future, the speaker said CO.
operators did not allow that uncheck-
ed competition brought with it a
sufficiently equitable division of prof
its: they were determined that every
man should have suitable reward fox
his labor, and the movement was in
itself a proof of the increasing edu-
cational and social development of the
working classes. It was pervaded by
marvellous spirit of unity, but this
should not be carried to such length
as to create a special privileged class.
class
An excellent idea was suggested in
tue formation of great cooperative
society for the growth. collection and
distribution of British produce. The
proposition would be to ask producers
and consumers equally to take shares
in it, allow capital to have its fair re-
! ward, say to 5 per cent, and
divide the remainder of the profits be-
tween producers in proportion to their
production. and consumers in proper
ton to their consumption. and GER
tain proportion for the employers of
the association. -.
This is looking long way into the
future, as, notwithstanding the sue
cess of cooperation in England, the
movement has hardly reached the point
where it can combine the products OF
the country in one grand scheme OF
cooperation. Yet the plan is sound
basis to work upon. Year by year the
controlling power is passing more and
more into the hands of the working
classes. Society's best safeguard is
to see that as this power and response
bility increases, there shall be al
equal progress in education and socia
improvement among the workers.
The principle upon which the British
societies are founded is an excellen
one, and, if in our own country Their
could be a more decided move to ac
cept and work along the cooperative
lines, the solution of some of our mos
vexed problems would be reached in |
comparatively short space of time.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

SIP. 500. 900 a year 1t has been gen
orally known that the livery business
and carriage trade has been seriously
hurt, but it has lately been brought
out that the demand for pianos, jew
elry and confectionery has fallen off
materially. 1t is stated that less
whisky and lager are drunk, fewer
cigars smoked and fewer books sold
on account. of bicycles. The theatre
companies also maintain that they are
obliged to close much earlier in the
season because their patrons prefer
wheeling to seeing plays. The Journal
estimates that fully s75,O00,OOO will be
expended for bicycles in the United
States this year, and thus diverted
from other lines OF trade. - ~
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

From the reports in the Japanese
naners it appears that the youth OF
Japan are quite expert base ball play
ers. AT Kobe the men from the U. 5. 5.
Macbias were beaten BY a score of 4S
to u. and when the men of the Detroit
and Charleston went into the field
against the boys of the Tokyo Higher
school the latter won by score OF
% IN q. The Yankee marines ought TO
practice the national game little more
before tackling Orientals.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
a. P. a. N AMER1cAN poL1r1cs.

While the political parties of the
United States are wrangling over cur
rency, tariff and the usual old line
questions of the campaign period, Pres
ident W. ]. H. Traynor, president of the
American Protective Association, in an
article for the North American Review,
calls attention to the fact that the or
ganization over which he presides now
holds the balance of power in the United
States With its membership of nearly
2, 500, 900 persons, who influence at least
100000 votes, he maintains that the
society has it in its power to make or
break any or all of the political parties
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

The Hilo Tribune states that with the
close of the present biennial period the
Hawaiian Band, as a Government IN
stitution, will cease to exist. This is
very bright idea, and fully in keeping
With the propositions that emanate
from the organ of the conservative
club. Why not be honest and tell the
people that it is hoped by the powers
behind the Tribune throne that the
hand will be transferred to Hilo?
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
Assessors Notice.
TO THE INHABITANTS AND 9TH
Err PERSONS LIABLE TO PAY
TAXES IN THE HAWAIIAN
ISLANDS:
Agent of Public Lands.

The Assessors of the Hawaiian ISL
ands hereby give notice that their Of
fees will be open from the FIRST
TO THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF
JULY, inclusive, from a. m to p
M Sundays and holidays excepted),
and on SATURDAYS until II noon,
and all persons liable to be taxed in
said Hawaiian Islands, either in their
own right or as Guardian, Administra-
tor, Executor, Trustee or otherwise.
are required by law to bring in to the
Assessors, within the time above spec
flied, true lists of all their polls and
estates, both real and personal.
Your attention is called to the fol-
lowing regulations of the Minister OF
Finance for the Assessment and Col
lection of Taxes for the Hawaiian
Islands:
No. Value of land to be separate
from value of buildings and i'm
provements.
No Pin making a return, state the
street and number of lots in town,
or lots in the country shall be de-
scribed by noting the name of the
Iii or Ahupuaa in which they are
situated, and the number of the
o,.l
al Patent under which the land is
held and the area. Also, state if
any property has been sold dur
ing the year, to whom and for
what price.
No. 3-Returns of Personal Property
are to be as of your books of July
l, 1886.
No. Under Leasehold Interests a
Schedule must be given of all
leases, their term, rental and un-
expired term.
No. 5-Growing Crops of all kinds,
| not specified above, are taxable.
No. 6-All Schedules. attached to this
return are part thereof, and must
be filled out as follows:
Schedule Admitted Growing Crop
of Cane" Requires the following
particulars: No. of Acres, Descrip-
ton, Value per Acre, and Esti-
! mated Yield in tons of Sugar OF
Crop Canes.
Schedule B-Entitled Lands Leased,
requires particulars as per rule
No. 4.
Schedule C-Entitled Lands held in
Fee Simple" requires particulars
as per rule No. 2. Also state il
|, the land is Forest, Cane or Pas
}, ture.
Schedule IDENTIFIED Cattle List,
requires number and value Of
J, working and herd cattle, milct
: cows and bulls, native or import
ed.
, Schedule ENTITLED Information
: Required in Estimating Aggregat,
Value of Business Enterprise fol
Profit, required by Section 6S
Session Laws 1885," statement o
past years business. Amour
gross receipts. Total actual run
ming expenses. Amount net prof
its. Number of tons of crop if
sugar, coffee or rice plantation
,. Sales of corporation stock Nam
of vendor, name of vendee. mum
e Der of shares, price paid, mum
Der tons, estimated crop for tn
! succeeding year. Estimated az
= gregate value of business enter
prise.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
BY AUTHORITY.
PUBLIC LANDS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named lots in Ponahawai and
Olaa, Hiloe Hawaii, will be sold at
auction at the office of E. D. Baldwin,
Hilo, Hawaii, on the 10th day OF July,
1896, at II o'clock noon, under the
provisions of the Land Act 1895 for
Cash Freeholds.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

The life of Lord Leighton's peerage
was the shortest in the history of Eng
land. He died on the day following that
upon which the patent of nobility was
issue, and as he left no heir, the title
died with him.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07

A discussion of the effects of the
bicycle boom on trade that has been
carried on in the New York papers
has brought ont many interesting
facts. The New York Journal OF
Commerce estimates that the bicycle
has caused. loss in other trades of
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-07-07
Once secretary of Treasury.

NEW YORK, June 22.-Benjamin H.
Bristow, Secretary of the Treasury dur
ing President Grants second term, died
at his home In this city today of peri
tonitis. He was taken i'll last Saturday.