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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET,

= IHIC DLmOOiiHl III iiOiNE
GOVERNOR:
Joseph L. Johnston OIL JeHerSoh.
SECRETARY OF STATE:
j. Kirkman Jackson of Lauderdaie
TREASURER:
George W. Ellis of Montgomery
AUDITOR:
Walter S. White of Colbert.
ATTORNEY GENERAL:
William c. Fits OF Tuscaloosa
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION:
John o. Turner of ST. CAR.
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE:
l. H. Culver of Bullock.
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET,
FOR SENATOR.
DR.. r.. NJ Cunningham.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
]. J. Altman.
|. A. Brown.
d. A. Greene.
John Har6ins.
l.. Y. 1ipScomD.
d. j. ovens.
FOR SHERIFF:
Frank p. O'Brien.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR:
j. b. Francis.
FOR TAX ASSESSOR:
]. Felix Mclaughlin.
FOR TREASURER:
Kenneth b. Hawkins.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
w. p. Stradford.
l.. d. Lacey
William S. Morrow.
George l.. Young.
FOR CORONER:
r. Il. Jones.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

In the unusually long platform decla-
rations Of the republican party there is
not one word in derogation or denuncia-
ton OF the trusts, combines and monopo-
lies that have grown fat and arrogant at
the expense of the honest masses of the
common people. 1t was not expected
there would be. Mckinley secured his
nomination through their influence and
Hobart is the paid attorney of scores of
them, while Hanna, the chairman of the
republican national committee, expects
them to furnish huge campaign corrup-
ton fund.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

w. Underwood of the seat in congress to
which he was honestly and fairly elect
ed by more than 1000 majority, and give
it to T. Fl. Aldrich, ESQ.,, he voted to dis
franchise nearly 400 white men in Hale
and Perry counties and give Aldrich
more than 400 negro ballots in Jefferson
county that were never cast; and this is
the patriot who wants honest white men
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

When the great political battle next
November between the republican party
the shylocks and plutocrats-on the one
side and the democracy-the great, hon.
lest, toiling yeomanry of the country-on
the other, has been frought, resulting, is
it WILL in an overwhelming triumph for
latter, where will be the editor-prophets
who, claiming to be democrats, are now
predicting democratic defeat? Many of
them have already proven dismal fail
ures in the prophecy business.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

The circumstances attending McKin-
ley's nomination makes him the candi-
date of the monopolists, trusts and
bosses and the abject slave of the money
power. No man who is not the friend
and ally of such institutions can vote
for him with a clear conscience.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

In the death of Mr.. Patrick Brennan,
which occurred in this city yesterday,
birmingham loses a good citizen and the
democratic party an active and unswerv-
ing supporters Mr.. Brennan was devoted
to his friends and equally as devoted to
his political principles. He was a man of
decision of character, firm in his convic-
tions and ever ready to back his judg-
ment by his works. Now that he is no
more, Birmingham can justly appreciate
his merits and mourn his death.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08
HAWAII INSREPgBLICAN PLAT.
- FORMS.

The New York Nation gleefully
points out that one Republican platform
after another is being adopted without
word upon Hawaiian annexation in
any of them. Our contemporary is es-
pecially delighted that the platform
adopted by Maine Republicans makes
no reference whatever to Hawaii. The
pleasure of the Nation is the result of
the supposed misgiyings with which the
apparent neglect of the annexation
question will be received in Hawaii.
The Anglomaniac power that shapes
the policy of the New York Nation
weeps for Hawaii long before there is
any occasion for it.
Whatever difference of views may be
held on annexation in this country.
there has been universal desire to
have the discussion of Hawaiian affairs
in the United States as free from party
politics as possible. 1t is certainly not
for our best interests to have the great
parties of the United States pitted
against each other on the Hawaiian
question. The attitude maintained to-
ward this country during the last four
years has not been indicative of the
policy of the Democratic party, not
withstanding the desire of the mug
wump constituents to give it that sort
of color.
While the coming National Demo-
cratic convention may indorse the sec
ond administration of Grover Cleve-
land, in the usual party style, we doubt
very much whether any attempt will
be made to single out his Hawaiian
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

the other fellows will hold water.
Senator McCandless does not stop to
consider that Hawaiian four per cent.
bonds will not hold the same position
in the financial market as United States
bonds. He does not stop to consider that
long term Hawaiian bonds fioated on
the conditions named in his resolution
will, with the possibility of annexation
before us, make Hawaiian bonds good
speculation. He does not realize that by
booming these bonds redeemable in ten
years he is playing into the hands of
the bondholders. 1t was not many
months ago that the Congressman of
the United States who were advocating
annexation were accused with being
heavy investors in Hawaiian bonds, and
their annexation sentiments were born
of desire to coin an extra percentage
on their investment. Now the Senator
seeks to commit the Government to a
scheme which in consequence of the
countrys position before the door of
Uncle Sam, will give it's enemies new
grip on the financial bar put up to keep
Hawaii out in the cold.
While it is true that the United
States has no surplus to take up the
Hawaiian bonds, as was the case in
1898, it must be remembered that it is
better to say nothing than to go before
the American people to-day with the
plea that the Hawaiian financial policy
has been no worse than that of the
United States during the last three
years. 1t doesn't take a statesman in
tellect to see that the majority of the |
American people are not in love with I
schemes that put money into the pock-
cts of bond syndicates. 1t is fair to sup
pose that in event of annexation during
he next two or three years the United
States will not be in position to wipe
tut the Hawaiian debt and stop the in
crest, but this country cannot afford to
,ank on suggestions. 1t is the business
# our public men to place the national
lebt in such form that the United
states can take it or leave it, according
o the condition of the American pocket
'ook.
Senator McCandless is honest enough
n his annexation sentiments, but he
olds mistaken ideas. /;
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08
HONEST, BUT MISTAKEN.

Senator McCandless' friends believe
that he has a grievance against this pa
per in that the Senator's reply to Min
lister Damon's remarks upon annexation
as affected by the funding bill was not
published. Senator McCandless stated
in the Legislature on Monday that by
floating four per cent ten-forty bonds
this country would simply be following
the example of the United States in it's
recent loan transactions. In other
words, Senator McCandless would say
to the United States, provided the char
acter of our loan is brought into ques-
ton in discussing annexation, I'VE have
a loan on our hands that can not be re-
deemed for ten years, but with all it's
bad features it is no worse than the
obligations which the United
States has on its hands"
So far as the Senator's desire for an
nexation is concerned, there can be M
question. but he is fighting along the
wrong line when he considers that the
I'VE are no worse OF than
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

NJ. S. Quay, which simply means that
Quay still holds his grip on the ma
chine politics of his State. 1t is doubt
full if he has any hope of being the
presidential candidate. The compli-
mentary support of his State will prob
ably satisfy his ambition.
New Jersey delegates were not in
structed regarding the presidential
nomination, but the convention plat
form contained a strong recommended
ton of Garrett A. Hobart as an avail
able man for Vice President Should
the delegates force their claims for Ho-
bart, they cannot be expected to vote
for an Eastern man to head the ticket
A new Democratic candidate has
doomed up in the person of William E.
Russell of Massachusetts, who willprob-
ably go to the Chicago convention with
solid New England delegation. Russell
is the only Massachusetts, Democrat who
has ever been able to win the guberna
torial fight for two consecutive terms.
He is young man, good orator, and
possessed of pleasing personality that
brought him to the front as the "popu-
lar Governor of Massachusetts," He
has never done anything remarkable,
except gain the mugwump vote of Mas
sachusetts, consequently he has few
enemies and would make a good man
for the Democrats to lead into their
political slaughter.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08
HON ESTEAD LOTS.

The first distribution of land under
the homestead lease system took place
on Monday, May 4. The lots offered were
at Pohala, Eva. They were eagerly ap-
piled for, the number of applicants be-
ing far in excess of the number of lots.
The terms upon which these home
stead leases are given make them pc
culiarly desirable to a people who have
ever been only too ready to convert
their land into cash or eat it up in
luau or two.
In two years the occupier must build
a dwelling house and must reside in it.
Before the end of six years he must
have in cultivation ten per cent. of the
land, or five per cent. and plant and
keep growing ten timber, shade or fruit
trees per acre.
The interest of the occupier of the
land is not assignable, either by mort
gage or otherwise, nor can the build
ings, improvements or crops be subject
to attachment, nor any process of bank
ruptcy. The occupier cannot sublet. At
the end of six years, all conditions hav
ing been carried out, the Government
gives a lease of the land for nine hun
bred and ninety-nine years, after which
period it is probable that the oecupier
will no longer require a lease.
The idea is to give people an inalien-
able home. Had such scheme been |
tried in the forties, many Hawaiian
who now owns no foot of soil would |
have retained his homestead and pass
I'd it on to his children.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

Although Minister Willis refused to
talk politics on his arrival in San Fran
cisco, the following extract from an in
tarview in the Post undoubtedly ex-
plains his position in the January 18th
affair: so far as my recognition of the
18th OF January is concerned, that is a
matter upon which l have no authority
TO talk. The rules of the State Depart
ment are most positive concerning the
discussion of matters in which either
home or foreign politics are concerned.
Hawaii is the only place in the world
where a Minister of this country is cut
of from his Government by wire. Any
action or position that took was done
after a careful consultation of the or
ders under which l was empowered to
act for this country" 1t will be noticed
that Mr. Willis lays no little stress upon
the fact that he was unable to commu-
nicate with his Government, and con-
sequently was obliged to act under
orders probably given some months
previous to the advent of Secretary Oh
nov
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

policy and place upon it the stamp OF
well done, thou good and faithful
servant" The Democracy has always
been the annexation party of the United
States, and it will take more than the
mistakes of one administration to bring
about complete change of heart or
pledge the party to such a weak-mind-
ed, un-American policy as the great
Godkin would like to map out. Hawaii,
as an applicant for annexation to the
United States, has never sought to trust
its fortunes to any particular party or
ganization.
One interesting point which the Ma
ton fails to bring into prominence is
the fact that no one of the Democratic
State conventions has declared in favor
of Mr.. Cleveland's scheme of dealing
with Hawaii. The people of this coun-
try should be well satisfied to remain in
the back ground until the American
people do their talking at the polls next
November Then, and not till then,
Hawaii will make its presence known,
and we trust the American people will
be called upon to take the Island Re
public or leave it.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08
PREPARING PRESIDENTIAL TIM
BIER.

Returns from the Republican con-
ventions of the United States show no
abatement in the popularity of William
Mckinley, Jr., as presidential candi-
date. Since the last mail, delegates to
the national nominating convention at
st. Louis have been elected in Maine,
Connecticut, Tennessee, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania. Maine, of course.
goes solid for Reed. In Connecticut the
delegates were not instructed, which
Is regarded as a victory for Mckinley,
whose henchmen have been hard at
work 10 break the New England Reed
combination. Ia Tennessee the McKin-
ley men won the day only after a hard
tight, but the delegation will vote as a
unit for the Ohio man.
pennsylvania Republicans endorsed
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08
NINETY DAYS.

Each session of the Legislature shall
continue not longer than ninety days
excluding Sundays and Holidays
What does this mean? 1t seems plain
enough, but there is difference OF
opinion about it. Does it mean ninety
days, excluding Sundays and holidays,
from the commencement of the session,
whether the Legislature sat or not, or
does it mean ninety actual sittings? 1t
was the intention of the trainers of the
present constitution to prevent long
sessions of the Legislature, as being bad
for the business of the country and det-
rimental to the interests of many Of
the members Interpreting on that
basis, theretan be no doubt that the
Interpretation of the article is ninety
days from the commencement of the
session. If it meant ninety actual sit
tings, a Legislature by adjoEning two
or three days at a time might prolong
its sessions over period of six months
or even year. This certainly was not
the intention of the trainers of the con-
stitution, for it initiates directly
against the evident desire they had
of forcing a session to be short, and
making the members attend to business
rights away. Under this Interpretation
the Legislature has just twenty-five
days TO complete its work.
1t is very doubtful whether the work
OF. the session can be completed in the
time, and the President will have to
make use of his prerogatiye and extend
the session. He can, however, only ex-
tend it for thirty days, and the consti-
tuition says nothing about excluding
Sundays and Holidays" in the para
graph giving the President power to ex-
tend.
1t behooves our Senators and Repre-
sentatives to speed on with their work.
The session, up to the present, has not
done much in the way of legislation.
There has been much talk, and a good
deal of time has been wasted. What the
country needs is the passage of such
bills as affect its material prosperity.
These should be taken up and dealt
with as quickly as a proper regard to
debate will allow.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

came in. She was, upon advice OF her
physician, sent TO the University Col
lege Hospital, where both her feet were
photographed by the X rays. The neg
atiyes were produced in court and the
difference between the two was abso-
lutely convincing. The paper says that
there was a definite displacement of
the cuboid bone of the left foot which
showed at once both the nature and the
measure of the injury" There could be
no defense and string of contradictory
expert" testimony By the use of the
Y ray many accident claims can now
be satisfactorily settled, and a large
amount of perjury on both sides will
be done away with.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

that in case of the success OF their
scheme, they would like all the glory,
and in case of failure-the probable
outcome-the Executive must bear all
the blame After the peremptory man
ner in which the funding bill has been
put aside by the Senate, the snapshot
inanciers can take it for granted that
they will sign their political death war
rant by forcing the McCandless reso-
luton upon the Executive. The people
won't sanction such a move, nor do we
believe their representatives in the
House will do so.
The greatest credit must be given
to the Minister of Finance for bringing
forward so popular measure as the
refunding bill. All his tendencies and
would seem to have urged
him to the side of the capitalist, but he
has seen clearly what was for the good
of the country and it's population, and
has boldly outlined policy which is
not agreeable to the capitalist class.
The measure is no ghost, it is strong
and healthy youth, and its friends mean
to fight good fight for it and see it
through in spite of all the efforts made
to strangle it.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08
FUNDING BILL.

The resolution of Senator McCandless
relative to the funding bill comes VI
for reconsideration and discussion to-
day. There is no doubt about the fund.
ing bill being the Invest issue of the ses-
sion, and very interesting debate may
be looked for.
The opponents of the bill, without
perhaps, thoroughly understanding
what they are doing, are quietly play
| ing into the hands of the wealthy as
against the poorer class of our citizens.
When people foresee that they are go
ing to have large surplus to invest
they naturally look for good, safe in
vestment, and they want it for long
time There is such class here, and it
is into the hands of this class that the
opponents of the Minister of Finances
measure are throwing the golden apple
of opportunity.
Senator McCandless' resolution also
throws the whole responsibility upon
the Executive, taking it off from the
shoulders of the Senate. Fair play is a
jewel, and the Senate should take its
proper share of responsibility. The
Executive, with hands tied as it is pro-
posed to tie them, will not be able to
carry on the much needed improve
ments in the country, The defeat of the
bill will mean complete stagnation for
couple of years, and this at time
when we require everything to be push
ed on as fast as possible, so that we can
take advantage of the years of fat
ness" now before us, and be in proper
condition to meet the inevitable re-
bound when it comes.
One more thing must be borne in
mind. No one doubts Senator McCand
less being good annexationist, but the
making of an interminable loan for
fifty years would undoubtedly initiate
against annexation. In this matter the |
Senator is distinctly wrong, though he |
fails to recognize it. A loan terminable, |
as Mr. Damon's bill proposes, is the |
proper one to make at such a time. 1t |
shows on the face of it that though we
are going to carry on our affairs in a |
thoroughly businesslike way by our
selves, yet we propose to be prepared at
any time to become part of the Great
and that we have arranged /
our financial affairs with that object in
view
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08
To Obtain Information.

Superintendent Hawley of the Spreck-
els line is going to have a new means of
getting information from the ocean. A
pigeon cote is to be built at the Oceanic
dock, and every steamer that goes out
on long cruise will take a homing
bird. For instance, the Australia for
Honolulu and the Alameda, Mariposa
and Monowai for Australasia will take
birds out with them for a couple of
hundred miles and they will then be re-
leased If any vessel is in sight or in
distress, the news will come at once to
Spreckels' dock and a tug will be sent
out. 1t will be the same in the case of
tugs, and the Fearless and Vigilant will
be able in this manner to keep the Of
hce posted.-San Francisco Call.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

1t is to be hoped that the recon-
mendation of the Board of Health that
no Storage passengers from plague-in-
fected countries be allowed to land
land in Honolulu will receive the proper
Governmental sanction. The move Is
a radical one, but radical measures are
quite necessary when considering the
protection Of public health. The in
creased number of steamers in the Pa
cifc brings this country nearer the
oorts of China and Japan, where seri-
Gus epidemics run riot, and certainly
the most effective method Of removing
Hawaii TO a position Of comparative
safety is to close our ports for the time
being TO the class of passengers liable
10 bring disease with them.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

The practical uses of the X ray pho
Biography are increasing from day TO
day. A London paper gives the details
of case tried at Nottingham in which
there was an accident claim. A bur-
lesque and comedy actress, while car
rying out an engagement, met with an
accident and injured her foot. She was
laid up for a month and then was I'M
able 10 ill her engagement. When the
case was brought up it was claimed by
the defendants that she was, in vulgar
parlance, soldering" But science
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-08

The Commissioners Of Public LANDS
are preparing to advertise under the
provisions of the Land Act several
thousand acres in various parts OF the
Hilo district. These will be distributed
upou right-of-purchase leases and cash
freeholds. The surveys are being push
ed on as fast as possible in order to get
the land on to the market at the earliest
date. This is as it ought to be. The
lands should be thrown open ana
brought into cultivation as soon as pos
sible. Now vote the funding bill ana
the Executive can go ahead and make
roads which will materially reduce the
cost of building to the settler. Inc
whole thing at present rests with the
Senate. Are we to go on, or are we TO
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