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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-14

We are pleased to sec that the
Rev. Serene E. Bishop, D. D., is still
lusty enough TO study the stars be-
fore dawn in that interesting local
ity between Kaumakapili Church,
St, Louis College, School and Liliha
streets. His friends are interested
in learning whether he il dawning
after an imminent and impending
discovery OF red dust, astronomical
rings or aerial messengers
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-14

Those ancient ksmaanas are very
naughty old boys in digging up
"reminiscences from the antediluvian
period OF Honolulu's history. 1t is
now said that the father OF one Of
our most renowned Missionary
divines had an eye to business in
dispensing the sacramento OF his
church, which was located not many
miles from Waiawa. 1t is told that
he dispensed his whiskey anl molas-
ses, in the place of Tent wine, at a
quarter a thimblefull, twice month
This of course accounts for the high
moral and Christianlike demeanor
of the numerous converts he made.
II. |. p.
The INDEPENDENT reprinted short
while ago an editorial from the San
Francisco News Letter in which it
was intimated that the Spreckels
might eventually take their steamers
of the Australian line off and touch
at Tahiti instead OF at Honolulu.
The Advertiser and the Planters
Monthly have gone into Mysteries al
the proposition. AS no denial has
been made OF the News Letters re-
port it is quite probable that it
knew what it was talking about.
The Spreckels family has certainly
no reason to feel friendly to coun-
try ruled by government which
used its own officials TO commit the
most dastardly offenses towards the
head of that family. Money talks,
however, among business men, and
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-14

1t is amusing to watch the gov
ernment's by play in connection with
the Japanese immigrants, On the
one hand they are using "our little
brown men" as threat against the
United States TO enforce annexation
claiming that il America does not
annex us Japan will by force Of
numbers and interest. On the other
they are opening the flood gates for
their entrance in unlimited numbers.
The decision of the Supreme Court
that japanese who can show $50,
no matter how he obtains it, may
land, is neat scheme to intimidate
our "great and good FRIEND" Presi-
dent-elect VIM Mckinley, and his
Cabinet. Unfortunately for those
who wish to sell out the country at
the behest OF rapacious minority
Mckinley and his advisers are states
men and have some little respect, if
not fear, of Russia, France and Eng
land, and will not again countenance
such dishonor to the American flag
as did ex-President Harrison from
the misinformation presented to
him by the anti-monarchical rebels
and his servants Stevens and Wiltze.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-14

EDMUND NoRRIE. Editor.
F. j. TESLA, Manager.
Residing in Honolulu.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
SHALL FOOTBALL CONTINUE.
Question Before Western College
Presidents' Association.

Madison, Wis. Dec. 13.--Whether or not
the game OF football shall be abolished is
IL Is said one Of the most important ques-
tions to be considered by the meeting OF
the Western College Presidents Associa-
tion, and which conveness here tomorrow,
with President Adams OF the University of
Wisconsin presiding. The membership OF
The association comprises the colleges of
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska Iowa, Mime
sofa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and
Ohio. The meeting has no authority to
bind the institutions represented but at
the same time Its actions carry almost the
weight of law.
The opposition to the continuance Of
football as "a college sport Is based upon
ts sluggng features, but It Is doubtful
whether or not the proposition Will carry.
President Adams does not think that the
abolition of the game Is practicable, while
at the same time he comedies that the
growing record of casualties each season
renders 1t necessary that something should
be done to mitigate the dangers OF the
game. Other questions to be discussed IN
clude the relation of universities and pre-
paratory schools and an effort. will be
made TO agree upon = Uniform standard Of
admission to the former Institutions.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17

New York, Dec 13.-A London dispatch says:
The large number OF accidents caused by fast
bicycle riding In this city and suburbs, many
of which have Involved loss OF life or Of
limbs. has been frequently animadverted up
on by magistrates and coroners, and there
have been suggestions that the government
might ind itself compelled to introduce bill
cnarglng the powers of the police and liielr
authority over riding and probably prohibit
Ing entirely the OF wneels In the sections
Of the city where traffic Is congested from
morning until night AS result number of
inventors have been devoting their energies
to the evolution of some safety appliance that
would effect immediate decrease OF speed,
or stoppage of the wheel while In notion
A private view was given at Agricultural
hall OF an addition to bicycle mechanism Up
on which patent papers have Just been issued
and which is believed will soon come into gen
ernl use. BY touch on spring In the handle
bar two small wheels are instantaneously re-
leased and drop to the ground, giving decided
check to the momentum OF the wheel BY
touching another spring the wheels are forced
apart, and afford substantial support to
the wheel, enabling the riders to keep their
seats when the wheel In not In motion, and
| giving to 1t all the stability OF tricycle.. with
| equal rapdity the springs and wheels are lifted
| back into place, and the bicycle is again Il ee
| to pursue Its COURSE The invention can be
attached to any wheel at cost OF about two
guneas or S11.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
MESSAGE WEARlED Mr.. CLEVELAND.
He In In the South for Purposes OF
RecuperatfOn.


Washington Dec. 13.-President Cleve-
land left Washington this evening for
shooting trip In South Carolina waters.
He was accompanied by Captain r. d.
Evans, Commander Lamberton and DR..
O'Reilly, his physician. The president Is
considerably fatigued from the labor In
volved In the preparation of his message,
and Is in need Of refrigeration, SO Vt Is
probable he VIII be absent from Wash
ington at least week. The party started
by rail from Georgetown, 8. c., where
they will board the lighthouse tender
Wistoria, and proceed to Winyap bay,
where they will be the guests OF the An
ardale Shooting Club.
Reception nt Richmond.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 13.-President
Cleveland arrived here at 7:1O this even
ing. Five hundred persons were at the
station to greet him. President Cleveland
came out on the rear platform OF his pri-
vate car and shook hands for Is min
utes. He invited Postmaster General Gull
hngsworth and several prominent citizens
to the car, and they remained his guests
until 1880, when the train departed.
Mr.. Cleveland said he did not know
how long he would remain In South Car
olina. His stay, he said, would be gov
erned by the need OF him In Washing
ton.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17


Anti-Amerlcan Riots.
London, Dec. 13-A Rome dispatch to
the Daily News reports that the Amerl-
can steamer Laurada has gone from Pa
lermo Captain Hughes, upon being asked
whether 1t was true that he was going to
Valencia to be captured, so as to provide
casus belli against Spain by the United
States, replied that he knew nothing and
must await orders His ultimate destl-
nation, he said, Baltimore.
The Standard has a Madrid dispatch
which says the government has increased
the force of police and military at Valen-
ella. The Laurada will be allowed to an
chor alongside the men-of-war in the har-
Dor, but not to approach the wharves or
to load. She will be requested to leave
promptly.
THE government is determined" this
dispatch goes on to say, ito enforce the
respect for a vessel carrying the Ameri-
can flag like any other, but 1t Will let the
responsibility for the consequences of any
conflict rest with the owners. The Wash
ington governments advice to the Lau-
rada not to come to Spain Is much APP
preciated in official circles"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
SPAIN AND THE CUBAN MESSAGE


Talk of Confidential Note to the
Powers on the Subject.
Madrid, Dec. 13-A meeting OF the cab
met council has been fixed for Tuesday,
this being the first meeting of the cabinet
since President Cleveland's message was
transmitted to congress, on account of the
Illness of Senior Canovas, the premier.
According to some of the Spanish news
papers the question will be raised at this
council of the expediencey of confidential
note TO the ambassadors of the powers
hore in Madrid in regard to President
Cleveland's message. The cabinet minis
sers themselves, however. maintain an
absolute reserve on this subject and there
Tore any newspaper statements are prema-
ture.
Reports are current that the question
has been raised of calling attention to the
prejudiced interests of Spain by defects In
American legislation, in that, despite the
good faith of the American government, Ga
hlibustering expeditions organized In the
United States have landed in Cuba, with
out whose aid the Cubans could not nave
continued the war.
Notwithstanding the currency OF these
reports, 1t can be authoritatively stated
hat nothing has yet been decided, and II
Is believed in some quarters that the cab
met ministers will postpone making any
resolutions on the subject of Cleveland s
message.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
Is LIKE A FIREBRAND
VISIT OF LAURADA TO VALENCIA
is so REGARDED
If the FiIfbustering Steamer Per-
-isfs In Making Port Spain
VIII Avert Riots.

Valencia. Spain, Dec 13.-Theodore Mer-
tens, United States consul at Grao, the
seaport of Valencia, has Informed a jour
nalist of his intention to proceed to sea
and meet the United States steamer Lau-
rada. formerly engaged In filibustering ex-
petitions to Cuba. whose reported lnten-
tion to come to Valencia has caused appre-
hension. Mertens says If the captain of
The Laurada rejects his advice not to pro-
ceed to Valencia, he viii order him In the
name OF the United States government
not to anchor in the port of Grao.
The maritime commander OF Valencia
mas undertaken to furnish the consul with
everything needful for his vessel In the
event of private persons declining assist
ance.
WIN he Given Supplies
The minister of marine. Admiral Ba-
ranger, stated In an interview that he has
given orders to the maritime commander
OF Valencia to receive the United states
steamer Laurada as he would any other
merchantmen upon her entering that port
and to give her facilities to continue her
voyage in accordance with the marine
regulations. If tho Laurada needs coal.
provisions, etc, and private individuals
refuse to supply her, the marine authori-
ties will supply them.
AS the presence of the Laurada might
cause disorders the authorities have TAX
en- the precaution of having at Valencia
a cruiser and gunboat. Admiral Beranger
stated In conclusion that he hoped the
l4aurada would avoid SPAN and he trust
cd to the discretion of the residents of
Valencia to refrain from disorder In case
the vessel put in there.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
MESSAGE.
CLEvELAND's VIEWS ON FOREIGN
AFFAIRS.
Cubans Have Only a Government on
p.per and Should Not BE
Recognized.

wasbington, D. c.. Dec. 7.-President
C,Ieveland's last message was presented
to congress today. Following is that part
OF the message relating to Turkey and the
Armenians and the Cuban situation:
Washington D. c., Dec. 7.-President
r.,eveIand's last annual message was pre-
sented to congress today. Following is
the full text of the document:
TO the Congress of the United States
As renresentatives OF the people in the
legislative branch OF their government
vou have assembled at a time when the
strength and excellence of our free lu-
stItutions and the fitness of our citi-
zens to enjoy popular rule have been
again made manifest. A political contest
involving momenlouS consequences
fraught with feverish apprehension, and
crea ting aggress1Veness so intense as to
approach bitterness and passion has been
waged throughout our land, and deter
mined by the decree of free and inde-
pendent suffrage without disturbance OF
our TRANQUILITY or the least sign of weak
ness In our national structure.
When we consider these incidents and
contemplate the peaceful obedience and
submission which have succeeded d heat
ed clash of political opinions. we discover
abundant evidence OF a determination on
the part OIL Jul COuAtlyiI0u " dDluG ny
every verdict Of the popular will. and to
be controlled at all times by an abiding
faith in the agencies established for the
direction of the affairs of their govern
ment. Thus our people exhibit patriotic
disposition, which entities them to de-
mand of those who undertake to MAKE
and execute their laws such faithful and
unselfish service in their behalf as can
only be promoted by a serious apprecia
ton "a the trust and confidence which
the acceptance Of public duty invites.
In obedience to constitutional re-
quirement, | hereby submit. 10 congress
certain Information concerning national
affairs, with the suggestion Of such Leg
islation as In my judgment is necessary
and expedent. To secure previty and
avoid tlresome narration, I shall omit
many details concerning matters within
federal control which, by no means unim-
portant, are more proftably discussed in
departmental reports. l shall also fur
tier curtail this communication by omit
ting a minute recital of any minor Incl
dents connected with our foreign rela-
tions which have heretofore found u
place in executive messages, but are now
contained IN a report of the secretary Of
state, which Is herewith submitted.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
OTHER MINOR FOREIGN MATTERS.


Venezuela No Longer in Controversy
Consular Appointments.
The Venezuelan question has ceased to be a
matter of difference between Great Britain and
the United States the respective governments
having agreed u,,>, SUBSTANTIAL provisions
OF treaty between Great Brirain and Venez-
uela, submitting the whole controversy to ar
hitration. The provisions of the treaty SO
eminently just and fair that the assent of
Venezuela thereto may confidently be antici-
pated. Negotiations by treaty of general
arbitration for all differences between Great
Britain and the United States advanced and
promise to reach successful contamination at
Consular civil Service.
The scheme OF examining applicants for GER
tain consular positions to test their competency
and fitness adopted under executive order
Issued cn September 20, 1896, has fully demon
strated the usefulness of this innovation. IN
connection with this plan of examination. pro-
motions and transfers of deserving incumbents
have been quite extensively made with ex-
eellent results.
During the past year IS appointments have
been made In the consular service. 81 of which
We're made to fill vacancies caused by death or
resignation or to supply newly created posts
two to succeed incumbents removed for cause
Two for the purpose OF displacing alien consular
officials by American citizens and four merely
changing the official title of the Incumbent
from commercial agent to consul. Twelve OF
these appointments were transfers promo
lions from other positions under the department
OF state, four of those appointed had rendered
previous service in the department, eight were
made OF persons who passed satisfactory ex-
animation, were appointed to places not
included in the order of September 20, 1896 and
four appointments above stated, involved no
change of incumbency.
The inspection OF consular Offices provided
for by an appropriation for that purpose at the
last session of the congress. has been productive
Of such wholesome effects that hope this i'm
portant work will in future be continued l
know of nothing that can be done with the same
slight expense SO improving the service.
desire to repeat the recommendation con
tained In my last annual message In fav,r OF
providing at public expense official residences
mil MT {ur,
capitals The reasons supporting this recon-
mendatlon are strongly stated In the report OF
the secretary OF state and the subject seems of
such Importance that I hope 1t may receive the
early attention of congress-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17

in all circumstances exhibiting our obedience
to the requirements of public law and our re-
gard for the duty enjoined upon us by the posi-
ton we occupy In the galaxy OF nations. A
contemplation of emergencies that may arise
should plainly lead us to avoid their creation
either through careless disregard Of present
duty or even an undue stimulation and H.
timed expression of feeling But have deemed
1t not amiss to remind the congress that a time
may arrive when correct policy and care for
our interests well regard for the In
terests of other nations and their citizens join
ed by considerations OF humanity and a desire
10 see a rich and fertile country Intimately
lated to us saved from complete devastation
VIII constrain our government to such action
as viii subserve the interests involved and at
tants an opportunity to enjoy the blessings OF
peace.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17

The agent at Jacksonville. Fla, wires
that the people can be counted on for lon
rifles.
There was no information received at
the headquarters today other than tele-
gram from Estrada Palma of the Cuban
junta, which attributed Maceo's death to
assassination by plot arranged be-
tween Ahumada and DIR. Zertucha, which
was published today.
The circumstantial accounts OF Maceo's
death now convince the leaders there il
little doubt that he has been killed, but
they reason 1t is their belief this will not
Interfere with the success OF the Cuban
army.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
GIVE SYMPATHY AND SUPPORT.
Callers and Letters Pour Into the
Cuban Legation Mt Washington.


Washington, Zee. 13.-The headquarters
of the Cuban legation in this city was the
center of interest to number OF callers
today who had come to express to Senior
Quesada their sorrow at the death Of Cen
eral Maceo and to offer sympathy and, in
some cases, help for the Cuban cause.
These callers included a number of CON
gressmen and two senators (whose names
the Cuban representative declined to dis
close) who told him of their desire to see
some action by congress that would be Of
assistance to the insurgents.
Quesada says he has received during the
past few days about 50 letters, many Of
which came from persons and organiza-
tions Offering to send men to assist the Gu
bans in fighting for liberty About the
states and cities represented in these let
| tors are Washington, Wyoming, Kansas.
| indianapolis. Buffalo, Evansville, Ind, and
| Waterbury, Conn. Responsive to these
| letters, Mr. Quesada authorizes his former
| statement that the Cubans have enough
men and leaders to gain the cause for
which they are fighting. They can avail
themselves OF 5000 men. and more IL nee
essary, but what they need are arms and
ammunition, and medicine for the sicl
| and wounded.
He says offers of assistance from
| abroad have been received. The Par
| agent Of the Junta says not only the Gu
bans, but the French people, after hear
| ing of the assassination and death of Ma
Geo, are making collections of money /
| send an expedition to be called ",rhe ex
petition of General Maceo" to Cuba.
Quesada states that from Mexico an
San Domingo came also assurances o
contributions to the cause, while tn
workingmen and merchants of Tampa
T;a.. say they will give not only 10 pc
cent Of their earnings weekly, but wi
work three Sundays In every month I.
order to give their wages to free Cubs
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF A CHURCH
Bishop Potter Oflcinted MT ApprO-
PIRATE Services In New York

New York. Dec. 13.-Fifty years ago today
dedicated amid the orchards and corn
fields and gardens that made up what ia row
Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. a quaint
brown-stone edifce which chrfstened with
the name OF the Church OF the Holy Commun-
lon of the Protestant Episcopal denomination.
Big buildings have grown up In the orchards
and gardens, and the district is one OF busi-
ness hustle and hustle. but the church is still
on It's old site, and today Bishop Potter. assist
ed by number Of past assistant ministers OF
the parish ofriciated at services that mark its
golden jubilee. An effort Will also be made to
raise the remainder of endowment fund
of s100 900 started In 1881 Offset In the reve-
nuea OF the old church the effect of the invas-
ion Of business upon Sixth avenue and the con-
sequent dislntegration of the population OF the
neighborhood.
1t Is noteworthy that this was the first free
church In the country of the Episcopal denom-
lnhton, the first to celebrate weekly and ear
ly communions, the nrst to hold daily ser
vices, the first to establish a boy choir, the
first to form a slsterhood and the first to In
troduce lights and flowers upon the altar
That the church has not followed the march
of the resident population toward up town Ia
due to the fact that the sister OF the first rec
tor, Doctor Muhenberg, and who gave the
ground for the edihce and contributed large
ly towards Its erection provided In the deed
that the church must always remain on Its
original site until the end OF the world.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17

kninn oS B~alfEerency Mr..
,,, Sseslnnd Deems Unvvfse.
with all ltnarn,avit,ss II is dIa1cult TO
perceive II, anv nro.ress has thus far
neen 'naoeowards the pacihcatlon OF the
depicted innv Ias ANIMAL message has
ID tne leastnproved. II Spain still holds
tiaVana an the seaports and all the con-
siuernp'e Tns, the Insurgents still run
4, WIN oV at least two-thirds OF the
isianu cotry. The determination OF
spain 10 p down the insurrecuon seems
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
ROBBERS KILLED A BARTENDER
Held Up II Chicago Saloon and Conn
TnIfted Murder.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-The barroom Of the
Hotel La Grande OIL Wells street was the
scene of murder this morning. At 8
o'clock two men entered the saloon. One
man pushed the porter behind door and
held him there with revolver pointed
at his breast The other man advanced
to the bar and demanded OF the bar
tender, William Jahns. the money in the
TIL. Jahns reached beneath tho bar dnd.
accidentally Knocked over number
glasses, which fell to the floor with r.
crash. Ono of the men, evidently think
ing the bartender was reaching for = PHI
tol, drew revolver from hie overooo@
pocket quick as y nash aud Arod tN[
shots. the balls passing through 3aAM1
~lng their escape. asS f sss ~
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17
PRESERVATION OF SEAL LIFE
Report of Commfssfoner to uerfuu
&s.-l Ia

vi NoIIIFfIsHTOTeT UtT1nH
Sea ls Awaited.
we have durias year labored faith
fully and against unfavorabe conditions to Sc
cure better preservation of seal life in BerinR
sea. Both the United States and Great Britain
have lately dispatched commissioners to these
waters to study the habits and condition of the
seal herd and the causes OF their rapid de-
crease. Upon the reports OF these commission
ers soon to be submitted. and with the exer-
else of patience and good on the part
of all interested parties, 1t Is earnestly hoped
that hearty cooperation may be secured for the
protection against threatened extinction of seal
life In the northern Pacific and Bering sea.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-17

Denver, Dec. 13.-The American Society Of
Irrigation Engineers have adopted resolutions
opposing the Idea of government action In the
building Of irrigation reservoirs and canals
but advocating a government commission 10
look over the acid territory and make augges-
tions for the Ald of the states in the work
Pernanent NJ 2.oasNrters were established in