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The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-17
GIVE SCIENCE a PLACE.

The ideas on the extension OF our me-
neurological observations expressed by
Douglas Archibald in his letter TO c. ).
Lyons are by no means new to the
scientists of this country. As in all new
countries. the people Of Hawaii have
been too much taken up with re cues
/ ton of dollars and cents 10 turn their
attention or capital toward scientific
matters. 1t was only about a year ago
that the sugar planters came 70 re-
alizing sense of what assistance science
might render them. In the appropria-
ton of public funds some of our people
begrudge the small pitance allowed for
the services of valuable men in the ag-
ricultural demartment, and we venture
to state that a good proportion of the
people are inclined 10 believe that the
meteorological work of Mr.. Lyons does
not amount to much.
1t is only matter of time, however,
when the people will be forced to come
out of the present state of scientific
lethargy. The practical adaptation OF
scientific research is steadily on the in
crease in the countries about us, and
unless Hawaii is to be left sadly in the
background it must pay more strict at
tention TO the signs of the times. One
has only TO note the growth of the sci
entifc colleges in the United States and
the growing Importance of the agricul-
tural experiment stations in every State
of the Union to be convinced that there
is something more than a mere quack
theory back of this scientific extern
sion of the last decade.
1t is true that with increased facili-
ties for observation the meteorological
data obtained from this country would
be of no little value TO the United States,
and by making closer scientific con-
nections with that country Hawaii
would also derive a practical benefit.
The Weather Bureau of the United
States is not maintained as a source of
amusement or to give scientists work.
The practical application of the OBJ
servations made have proved invaluable
to the agricultural interests. and each
&c
The expense of extending our system
of meteorological observations so as to
create well organized department COW
ering all the Islands would be small, |
and although the Government would |
not realize twenty per cent. on its in
vestment today, or even tomorrow, it
would be laying a good foundation upon
which a statistical structure might be
built that will render a reward in the
near future.
Climate is Hawaii's stock in trade,
and it becomes our people from purely
standpoint to post themselves
upon the details of our atmospheric
.apital.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-17

concerned. A joint resolution would
force the hand of the President, but the
time of adjournment is so near that ii
is hardly possible that another set OF
resolutions could be passed before the
end OF the session.
1t now remains TO be seen whether
Cleveland will listen to the money pow
ers or follow a lingo policy and steal
powder from the Republicans for cam
paign purposes.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-17
THE LAND TAX.

The Hawaiian land tax is one about
which much friction occurs, because of
ineQuitable assessments. But at pres
ent the assessors have not, in their
possession, that full information re-
4 garding the land which will enable
them to tax eQuitably and yet get for
the Government all the taxes which
are due it. They really lack informa-
ton regarding the land itself
A man comes from Kalihi or Manoa,
or even from Honolulu, and the tax as
SCISSOR is, in majority of cases, obliged
to rely on the mans statement of what
he has, because he has no data by
which he can prove or disprove the
statement made.
Taking Honolulu itself, there are no
maps showing present ownerships by
which the size of the lot, the street
frontage, the location, and the relative
value as compared with other lots can
be known. For this reason ineQuali-
ties arise which are frequently COM
planned of, lots of similar location be-
ing valued upon a different basis. The
criterion, often adopted, OF sale by auc-
ton is not necessarily a good one, BE-
cause circumstances may have caused
lot TO go above or below its real value.
For example, not long ago on Nuuanu
street, one lot sold at $500, owing to
lack of competition in bidding. A short
time after, place one-third the size
and not more than one-third the actual
value of the first lot, sold for 81 900.
In such case it is obvious that an as
sessment based on the prices paid for
the lots, does not represent the true
value of the lands. What is true of
Honolulu is true, in more marked de-
gree, of lands outside, where informa-
tional can be less readily obtained.
As remedy for the inequitable and
at times insufficient taxation we pro-
pose the following:
The tax assessors should have in
their possession plans showing the
present owners or claimants of land.
with all information on such plans.
necessary to make an estimate of real
values. For instance, in Honolulu the
plans should show size of lot, street
frontage, location, owner or claimant. /
An accurate account of recent sales |
should be entered, and if leased, the /
amount of rent should also be entered. |
This would enable the assessor to com
pare values, to check any statements 4
made to him, and to know whether all
the land in the block in question had
been returned.
The same method, with some modifi-
cations, would apply to lands out of
town. Rice land, kula land, taro land. /
sugar land, and so forth, would then
be mapped out, their acreage known
and the amount of the land tax could be
calculated very closely and be distribut-
ed equitably.
In plain words, the chief difficulty in
the way of assessors at present is that
hey have not and can not get the neces-
sary knowledge to tax equitably. no t
natter how earnestly and honestly they {
yet bout their work.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-17

military asks. And the answer comes,
For an emergency" There are plenty
of target ranges where those using
them can be out of sight and sound of
residences, and those who shoot on Sun
day should be obliged to use such
ranges. Furthermore, the military de-
partment should make strict regula-
tons to prevent the gathering at the
range from becoming Sunday jollifi-
cation; but until the country has no
further use for military protection, or
until employers are ready, as they
should be, to go down into their pocket
books to protect the Sabbath, we cannot
support the proposed absolute prohibit
ton Of target practice at any time
which may be selected by those who
volunteer their services for the safety
of the country and are willing to risk
their lives in fight If called upon to
do so. Self-preservation is the first law
of nature. The homes of Hawaii must
be protected from foes that may threat
en-, and until the American flag floats
over these Islands, the people of the
country must be constantly prepared
to meet an emergency. We have full
confidence that the Executive head of
the military department will not allow
Sunday target practice to pass beyond
the limits of absolute necessity.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-17

The report of the Minister Of Finance
has been received and shall have early
attention. The statistical portions are
very interesting and will afford food
for much thought.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-17

W-1he above property is particularly
surroundings. l745-7t
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. Thomas
Lloyd, the editor of the London Statist.
descants upon the results of Tuesdays
election in cablegram to his paper as
follows:
The outcome of the election was a sur
prise to both parties The best informed
were anxious up to the very end. Nc
kinley'S majority is a decisive proof that
the people are resolved TO fulfill their Obli-
cations to the letter The spirit of con-
tldence has been strengthened trade will
now gradually improve and prosperity
will return; but there are no grounds for
BOOM 1t remains to be seen whether
the Republican leaders will prove equal
TO the occasion. Mckinley is pledged to
pass a tariff bill Some hope that this
will be done by the present congress, but
many think this viii be impossible on
may be expected to tariff legislation The
senate has not materially changed and
may stop all bills until the currency ques-
ton is disposed of. Many are opposed to
borrowing for the purpose of retiring
greenbacks, as this money saved the
Union in times of danger. 1t is likely
that nothing will be done in the way Of
and bad times. There is good reason
for judicious speculation now, as prop
critics are cheap. Hoarding will soon
cease, credit viii recover and banks Will
lend more freely. Stocks of commodities
are very low. Investment is safe and
care is exercised. Much seems TO be
necessary as 4 prerequisite before perma-
ing more than mere optimism may throw
back reform and injure the country. The
best of Americans hope for a slow re-
covery rather than a. boom.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08
THEY FED THE PRINCE.
Italian Societies Do Honor to Prince

Italian Societies Do Honor to Prince
Louis OF Savoy.
NEW YORK, Nov. THE United
Italian societies of New York and
vicinity rendered a banquet tonight to
Prince Louis of Savoy, who is making
a tour around the world, at the Hoff
man House. Fully 200 persons were
present.
Prince Louis made a speech, in which
he alluded to the greatness of the
United States and of the enterprise and
patriotism of the American people. He
thanked the people of New York and
vicinity for the cordial welcome which
they had extended to him. He was, he
said, happy to know of the cordial re-
lations between the United States and
Italy, and he assured his hearers that
when he departed from the shores he
would carry with him pleasant memo
ries of his American friends.
Mayor Strong replied on behalf of
the municipality. and addresses were
made by Postmaster Dayton, Colonel
Van Colt and Chevclier FaggaZzi.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08

Miraculous Escape OF Eighty Min
ers from Drowning in Coal
Mine
SHENANDOAH, Pa. Nov. Eighty
miners had a thrilling experience and
miraculous escape from drowning in
Packer No. colliery today. The recent
rains had caused the flooding of part
of the mine. A dam was built in No
west gangway to head off the flood, and
give the pumps {. better chance to
catch up.
Edward Wilson, d miner employed in
No. gangway, noticed the water rap
idly rising in this place and investga-
ton showed that the breastwork in No
1 was breaking. Wilson Immediately
gave the alarm inside, but the water
rose with such rapidity that the miners
were obliged to wade several hundred
feet through water up to their necks.
and before they reached the bottom OF
the slope were frequently obliged TO
swim. One of the men lost his cap
bearing the mining lamp and was left
behind in the darkness. Three miners,
after heroic efforts, returned and found
the missing man f1oundering about in
deep water and so much exhausted that
he was hardly able to keep his head
above water. They finally succeeded.
however, in getting him out. No one
was injured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08
CRANK rs MODEST.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 7-Considerable in
terest is manifested in this city as to
the formation of McKinley's cabinet
and with the desire that st. Louis and
the southwest be presented, a number
of leading Republicans, together with
several prominent sound money"
Democrats, have urged Hon. Nathan
Frank to permit his name to be pre-
scented as their choice for a cabinet
position. Mr.. Franks friends declare
that he is peculiarly well qualified for
the PORTFOLIO of Encouragement or
secretary of the interior. His congress
sional record together with his efforts
in ST. Louis. and his neutral ground at
the Republican national convention
and the vigorous fight which he has
made for Major McKinley's success,
justify his supporters in their efforts
in his behalf.
To representative of the United As
ISOLATED Presses today Mr. Frank ac-
knowledged that the matter had been
suggested to him, but said that the
question was of too delicate character
to discuss at the present time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08
OF YoDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS

PAGE ONE
Kentucky Is Republican,
McENinIey's Busy Day.
Butler to the People
ShenandOah's Disaster.
Carlisle Is Scored.
PAGE TWO.
Two Bold Holdups.
Scenes on the GridirOn.
English View of the Election.
The Sultan and Reforms.
Populist Address.
PAGE THREE.
Business, Mining and Milling.
PAGE FOUR
PAGE FIVE
The District Judges.
Mrs. j. C. Taylor Granted a Divorce
News from Nearby Towns.
"Annie Laurie, in Salt Lake.
PAGE SIX.
The worlds Markets.
Judge Cherry's Campaign Expense.
PAGE SEVEN.
Co1npietion of the Niagnry Power
Company's Great Project.
News Notes From Ogden.
PAGE EIGHT
Hickman Charged With En,bezzIc-
ment.
= Preachers House Burglarized.
In the Political Arena.
PAGE NINE.
Regular New York Letter.
Secretary of the Treasury Slated.
weekly Cable Letter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08
MITCHELL A GOLDBUG.
Such Is the Statement Made by His
Friends.

Such Is the Statement Made by His
Friends.
NEW YORK, Nov. THE announce
ment from Milwaukee by friends of
Senator John T. Mitchell of Wisconsin
that he will support gold measures in
the senate, makes a tie of the gold and
silver forces in. that body and puts
upon Vice-President Hobart the re-
sponsibility of casting the deciding
vote. This, of course, took the as
sumption that no other changes are
made. Putting him among the gold
men, the senate in the next congress
as at present indicated will be divided
among the parties as follows:
Gold Republicans, 81; gold Demo-
Gratis, s. Totals.
Silver Democrats, 26; silver Repub-
licans, 10; Populists, 9. Totals.
Should Carter of Montana and Shoup
of Idaho, who supported Major NJ
Kinley in the campaign, ally them
selves with the dominant faction of
the party, the gold vote in the senate.
after March 4 next, would be AZ and
the silver vote 40.
The composition of the house of rep
resentatives in the Fifty-fifth congress
remains substantially the same as at
first sent out by the United Associated
Presses, the political division, accord
ing to the latest returns, being as fol-
lows:
Republicans, 212; sound money!
Democrats, 2; Democrats, 120: silver
Republicans Populists and fusionists.
%. TOtal-357.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08
G18
IN IOWA.
Governor Drake Issues n Call for an
Extra Session of the Legislature
Manufacture of Liquor May Be Au-
tforized.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Nov. 7.-Gover-
nor Drake today issued a call for an
extra session of the legislature. 1T
will begin Jan. 10 and will probably
last so days. The object is to complete
the revision of the states code, which
was begun at the regular session last
winter. When the time for the regular
session expired the code work was
about a third complete and the legis-
lature passed concurrent resolution
asking the governor to call a special
session the coming winter to complete
the work, and in order that that al
ready done should not be lost. There
has been a strong fight against the
special session, but the governor car
ries out his plan to call the session.
1t is understood a new effort will be
forward to secure the passage of a law
to legalize the manufacture of liquor.
The same bill was defeated at the
regular session, but since election new
interest has been taken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08

CANTON, O., Nov. This has been a
lively Saturday for Major Mckinley.
He has received half a dozen small
delegations and a large one, talked with
hundred people, and shaken hands with
a thousand, but made no speeches.
The day closed with jollification. For
three hours the city was given over to
noise, parades and fireworks. The il
Illumination was general along the lines OF
march, and the parade was witnessed by
Major Mckinley as ii passed his house
5000 people from Alliance, Massillon,
Cleveland and other cities in the north
ern part OF Ohio participating.
Major Mckinley decided today to re-
main in Canton until Thursday next. He
came to the decision at the suggestion OF
Mrs. Mckinley, who considered today it
would not be advisable for her to l-Avei
before the middle of next week
The big delegation of the day was COM
posed OF employees of the New Philadel-
phia Iron and Steel company. of New
Philadelphia, 0. The men called at the
Mckinley residence at o'clock this after
noon. There were 500 men in the party,
Major Mckinley thanked his visitors for
their call, and shook each by the hand.
LETTERS PILE IN.
Upwards of a. hundred letters consratu-
latlng Major Mckinley upon his patriotic
utterances in his recent telegram to Mr..
Hanna have been received today. About
one-haf of these messages were from
the south.
The following letters of congratulations
We're received by Major Mckinley:
Daniel II. Hastings, governor OF Penn
sylVania, Harrisburg-The most satisfac-
tory thing about your campaign is that
you made not a single mistake. You met
every question fairly, bravely and most
ably There seemed TO have been a
divine hand guiding your every footstep.
n frarN ITn-f -r,... MI
cago-Neyer was the country brought face
TO face with a greater crisis ana never
did the American people in their superior
common sense when wild unreasoning had
fed, rise more coura geously to the
emergency of the hour than they did
last Tuesday.
Hon. John Wanamaker ex-postmaster-
general, Philadelphia hoped and worked
enough. Now for the harder work OF
shaping the administration. 1t is a hercu-
lean task, but you will have the best
wishes and help of host of friends
Andrew Carnegie-~No man has watched
lne contest W deeper anxiety than l.
No one is more deeply grateful for the
result. Everything favors prosperity to-
day. We have ordered completion of new
works and gone ahead in all our de-
ferred improvements.
Lieutenant-Governor Saxton. Of New
YORK. am proud as an American citizen
for the grand record you made during
the canvass that has just ended Before
it began you stood very high in.the popu-
lar esteem. but during the past few
months you have won, to an extraord:n-
airy degree, the affection and admiration
of all patriotic Americans.
Joseph Jefferson-I congratulate YOU
upon your splendid victory. 1 am a trife
late. but none the less sincere. Here's
to your health and your family's good
health; may they all live long and
prosper.
Other congratulatory letters came from
Charles Foster, ex-secretary of the treas
ury, Fostoria, o., Hon. William T. Dur
bin, Indiana, and others.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08
M'KlNLEY'S CABINET.
A Forecast Concerning Probable
SECTIONS by the Major---
Thurston Among the Plum
PuIIcrS.

WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. 7.-Th
concerning McKinley's cabi
net will be printed in the News Qnd.,
In this state the south is given
recognition by the award of two
places, while the sound money
Democrats are given one. 1t is
stated that Cornelius n. Bliss of
New York will not be the secretary
of the treasury, as 2as been an
nounced, because the position in
wolves duties too onerouS, which he
would not be willing to undertake.
Mr.. Bliss, on the other hand, can
be secretary of the navy if he is
willing TO take it.
John Sherman, it is stated, will
be secretary ot state, If he will take
the job. While Sherman's chief
fame lies IL his ability as a finan-
cier, yet his work on the foreign re-
lattons committee of the senate has
given him reputation as a diplomat
quite as valuable as that of finan-
cier.
LAS to the treasury, Henry c.
L l1C VI w NO44oAAl, O44C VI 11cN-4AA-t y
confidential advisers, has the call
Payne IS a business man par ex-
cellence, and it is conceded would
make a splendid man for the place.
4Iae attorney generalskip will be
the place offered to the sound
money Democrats. Almost every ut
ieraL.5 coming from Major McKin-
ley since his election has contained
some kind words for the sound
money Democrats, who aided in his
election, and has further empha-
sized the idea that his victory was
not a partisan one. 1t is now said
that eX-Congressman William D.
Bynum of Indiana, chairman of the
National Democratic committee,
will be offered the portfolio now
held By Harmon.
General Russell A. Alger, who
headed the campaigning generals on
their triumphant tour of the country
for Mckinley, is set down for the
portfolio of war. Alger has been a
leader for years, and recognition Of
his services would be appreciated.
Governor William O'Connell Brad
ley of Kentucky is said TO have the
call for the interior, although, ac-
cording to some people here, an
other man has been selected. but it
is stated that Bradley will be the
appointee
Colonel Nathan B. Scott of this
town is set down as postmaster
general. William L. Wilson, a West
Virginian, now holds the place, and
it is considered that in view of the
states going Republican and also
in consideration of Colonel SCOTS
services, that he will be rendered
the portfolio. Colonel Scott said to-
day that he did not aspire to any
position, but he did not say that
he would not accept one if offered to
him.
1.-The secretaryship of agriculture
has not been placed. 1t will likely
go to some good western man like
Thurston, who was most active in
McKinley's campaign"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08
XYOMING.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. Returns
were received here today from but six
Wyoming precincts. Two were Sweet
water county precincts which gave a
majority for the Democratic ticket of
81 The first returns to come in from
Big Horn county came in tonight and
consisted Of the vote of four precincts.
which cast a combined vote of 2f0. and
gave Republican majority of 1O4 Both
Democratic and Republican state COM
nittees claim the state by small ma
iorities.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov Returns
were received here today by the Re-
publican state committee from four of
the Bis Horn county precincts. the first
returns received from that county since
the election. The combined vote of
these precincts give the Republican
electoral, congressional and state tick
rs majority CT 104 in 200 votes; 200
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08
BOILER EXPLOSION.
Three Men Lose Their Lives in the
Centralia COiliery.

Three Men Lose Their Lives in the
Centralia COiIiery.
Shamokin, Pa, Nov. 7.-Three men
lost their lives by a boiler explosion
at the Centralia Colliery this morning
and a fourth is fatally injured. Four
boilers out of a group of sixteen ex-
ploded and all the others were dis
mantled, resulting in loss of $4,000.
Andrew Monchok was instantly
killed; Joseph Monchok was instantly
killed; John Southey and Joseph
Kubick died of their injuries and
Matthew Lesher cannot live. Joseph
Bolinski was seriously hurt.
Southey and Kubick were blown IS
feet and Lesher landed but a few
yards behind them. The remainder of
the men lay in what remained of the
boiler house. FrickeS village close to
the Breaker, was fairly riddled with
brick and mortar. A fragment of iron
penetrated a house, knocking a bed
post off a couch on which two children
were sleeping. A crowd of miners
passing the Ash bank near the boiler
house had narrow escapes, some being
blown scores of feet and sustaining
slight injuries.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-08

A FRENCH DUEL.

LONDON, Nov. IA dispatch to the
Central News from Buda Pest says
that Francis Kossuth, son of the late
Louis Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot,
and Gabriel Ugron, leading poll
tician and formerly leader Of the OPP
position, fought a duel near this city
today. The weapons used were sabres.
kossuth received a serious wound in
the chest. The dispatch also says that
a reconciliation was effected between
the combatants before they left the
field.
Another dispatch says that Kossuth
received a severe cut on the right arm.