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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-03-30
RELIGIONS IN STATISTICS.

The ordinary religions of the world
one is pretty familiar with. There is
first the broad distinction between
Christians, Mahommedans and what
we are pleased to call heather. OF the
latter the qualifications are more than
the knowledge of the average man can
inquire. The Mahommedans are divid-
ed into two distinct sects, the Sunnites
and Shiites, who hate one another
with the usual hatred of brethren of a
similar creed disagreeing upon an es-
sential point. The Christians are
broadly defined into Roman Catholics
and Protestants.
But when we begin to get statistics
of the Protestant sects from the var
ious census bureauX of the world one
gets ones eyes opened. The list is
far too long to quote, but outside of
the ordinary divisions one finds
the following: Christian Disciples,
Disciples of Christ, Exclusive Breth-
rem, Open Brethren, Plymouth Breth-
rem, Christadelphians, Students of
Truth, Evangelical Brethren, Christian
Israelites, Believers in. Christ, New
Church, New Jerusalem Church, and
so on ''usque ad nauseam."
Every one has a right to his own re-
ligious opinions, but it seems as il
there was a considerable division in
the Christian world. Then again there
are considerable number who reg.
lister themselves as of no religion al
all. By the way, the Christadelphian'
are comparatively new sect, only
some five or six years old, but they are
spreading very rapidly. Out of pop
ulation of 100000, under review by
careful count, there were fifty-five sep
arate religions reported In the United
States the number is very much larg
err. Statistics are very unpleasant
things.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-03-30
TOO CHEAP.

Seeking after too much gain is one
of the curses of the world. Wealth in
moderation is an excellent thing, but
when wealth becomes the be all and
end all of existence, it becomes instead
of blessing, a curse.
OF course every man has a right tc
carry on his business in the manner
that he considers best, but there are
limits. These limits are reached when
workmen go on strike. usually to their
own detriment, for their opponents
having longer purses, they are
worn out and forced to capitulate. Or
they are reached when government
has TO step in, as in Ireland, and reg
ulate the relations between landlord
and tenant.
With us here there has been little
cause to complain. The work to be
done has been fairly divided \ steady,
sober and efficient man has in the long
run been pretty sure of obtaining a
job and of holding it when appointed.
II Is new uHlnS lOT us ~ see d w hoiV-
sale discharge of Anglo Saxon work
ers from their sphere of labor and
their positions filed by Orientals.
1t is beyond belief that such Will
be the policy of all employers of labor.
If such were going to be the policy,
not only would it be harmful to the
white colony here, but it would be
suicidal to the great owners. One has
only to look at the history of the West
India islands under the rule of both
French and English to see where such
policy would lead.
Here again is one more argument
for annexation. Given annexation AID
the position of the Anglo Saxon here
will be assured. He will not be OYER
whelmed with cheap Oriental hordes.
for with annexation the Oriental can
be kept out. Without it, in spite of
the strong position taken by our Gov
eminent, it eventually cannot be ka,t
out.
In regard to a policy which-will, for
the sake of saving of few dollars,
carry on industries ait lower rates than
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-03-30

Is proper, an analogy may he drawn
between the Hawaiian Islands and Ire.
land.
When the lands of the Celts were
taken possession of by the Normans
(the morality of the proceeding is not
under discussion) each land owner
had around him people of his own
blood. As the decades rolled along,
the Celt began offering big prices to
obtain the land which the Norman re-
tainer held. The Norman landholder,
who, in the two or three hundred
years since the first settlement, for
got all about the value of his retainer
and who greedily hungered for wealth
at any cost, readily took the offer and
ousted retainer after retainer at ever
increasing rent What was the out
come. The Irish landholder today
hardly gets any rent at all. He killed
his goose with the golden eggs. He
got rid of his own supporters, who
would have stood by him, and his de-
scendants are now very properly
plucked.
The converse of the proposition is
before us on the Hawaiian Islands. In
Ireland the bid was too high in rent,
man says 81 am making so many hun
man says l am making so many hun
dreds of thousands and the responsible
positions on my property are filed by
men of my blood. In times of diff
Guilty those men will stand by me and
help protect it," Along comes a race,
clever, INSCRIPTIONS and willing to
work almost for nothing. "Ah," says
the maker of half millions, 81 can, by
using this race, add to my store. Away
with the men who will stand by me.
Let me make as many dollars as 1 can,
want to spend them in another coun-
try. What do / care what becomes of
this. 1t is only a lemon to be
squeezed"
| So away are sent the men of his own
race and their places are taken by the
cheaper men. The result of such a
policy is plain. AS soon as all the re-
liable men of one race are gone those
of the cheap race will begin to demand
higher and higher wages, just as the
Celts began to demand lower and low
er rents at first with justice, until
they did not want to pay any rents at
all, which was injustice. The demand
for higher wages will come also at
first with justice, and it will be fol-
lowed by stronger demands, with in
justice.
When people start out upon policy
of this kind they should look to the
ultimate result. They not only do in
jury to their own people and support
ers, but they throw themselves and
their fortunes into the hands of those
who are Numerically opposed to
them, and who will in the end ruin
. them,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-03-30

The news brought down by the Aus
tralia that the Committee of Ways and
Means had recommended the contin-
uance of the reciprocity treaty is eN-
tremely satisfactory. The annexation
news is also very encouraging. The
question is by no means as dead as
the "our friends, the enemy wish to
have it believed. 1t is very live ques-
ton indeed, and will have early con-
sideration and a strong following.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-03-30
@imeRy @opicS.
MARCH 20, 1897.
A TALK ON CLEANLINESS.
MARCH 20. 1897.

1t is not often that people
in our line of business speak
about toilet soaps, but as the
handling of hardware, plows
and other implements soil the
hands and face, it is natural
that we, as well as others, use
soap.
We have a large stock of
soaps of various kinds-too
large for our own consumption
for some time to coae-and
will allow our patrons to take
advantage of our stock to sup
ply themselves.
The name of Colgate & Co.
is known the world over as
the makers of fine toilet soaps,
and when we offer Cashmere
Boquet and Jockey Club at
35c per cake, Glycerine, Rosa
dore and Honey for zoe per
cake, Rico and CASTLE at 1Oc
per cake, there should be no
hesitancy about buying them.
The same make Of Demul-
cent shaving Soap is an assur-
ance of superior quality, even
when we sell it at 1Oc per
cake.
Everyone is familiar with
the healing properties of Cuti-
cura soap. 1t confers on con-
sumers the greatest of human
blessings skin without a
blemish. Twenty cents per
cake is too cheap.
Medicated tar soap makes
an excellent shampoo as well
as a bath soap. Many use it
exclusively. You will find it
impossible to buy this soap
anywhere for less than 25c
per cake, except Of us, where it
goes for 15c per cake.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-03-30
THE MODERN WAY

Commends itself to the well Informed,
to do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man.
ner and disagreeably as well. To
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches, and fevers without I'M
pleasant after effects, use the delight
full liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of
Figs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-03-30

If you want to keep your clerks
busy use the columns of The Sta- ny
telling the public what goods you have
to sell.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18
RIVER AND RAIL RATES.

The Post-Intelligencer Will inform the
il fairly well acquainted with the his
tory of improvement OF the Columbia
river, and that IL knows as well as any
newspaper the relation Of the river and
river traffic to the great inland EN-
pire. 1t desires To add also that in its
opinion the extension of railroad facili-
ties through Eastern Oregon and Wash
fngton will do quite as much to develop
that great territory as the opening of
the Columbia The great value of an
open river TO the entire Northwest
would rest upon It's influence for regu-
lation OF freight rates by rail and
water. II would be a permanent rail
road commission. It would force the
railroads always to make competitive
rates. The trend for many years
has been toward lower freight rates.
but the river has had almost nothing
To do with driving them down. 1t has
been competition and rivalry among
the railroads themselves.
II IS probable that the Columbian
overlooks the fact that the river and
its navigable tributaries fail to reach
large part Of the inland territory. II
there is ever an open river. the bulk
of the grain 10 reach II for shipment
must go by rail or by long wagon haul
20 the steamers. II will doubtless al
ways be found that the rail and trans
shipment charges are expensive. So il
VIII be seen that the steamboats, and
harges. however low their charges, can
never drive the railroads out Of bust
ness II Is likely. too. that by the time
the Improvement al the daiieS Is corn
pIeied the rail rates Will. through iegis-
lation and competition, BE- near the
tariff the water route establishes.
The Columbian asks:
"Can the Pos;-iatelilEsneer remember
when No paid so round trip 20 TIE Dlues9
Ne Wei. We 80"
The acknowledgement can remember
when u cost nothing TO go Icy water
from Portland To The Dallss That
was long before the locks were done
and during a vigorous rate eaE. II Is
nearer 10 the point 20 ask how great
difference has been made la freight ana
passenger rates along the Columbia Jus,
before completion OF the locks and now,
What brought the old rognd-trip fare
81 SO from Portland down 10 $50?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18
kEEr OFT or DAWSON

The action ot the Canadian mounted
police IN preventing miners from pro-
ceeding e Dawson ST tais time Is very
wise. II Is as necessary n prevent
men going into the koadike district SIS
Il Is 10 s2coor those already in. The
East that sorss have already succeeded
IN getting IN "a vary FAR from being
evidence thar others can DO So Il IL
- very commeadaoIs pluck which wifi
probably say that what some have
done another can Go. su, IL Is rot a
question q pluck: 1t Is matter %
changed conditions,
This Is the very worst season ~ The
year for attempting such q Journey.
THE dangers are far greater now ,haa
they VIII be when the winter Il fartAe~
savarcea- The cold SPELLS are succeed.
81 ~ warm Spells. which bring down
ICE from the creeks into the main chan
ncl and make navigation exceedingly
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18
SECRETARY CAGES ERROR.

IL Secretary Gage adheres TO his APP
parent determination not to abolish
Dyea a. a SUPPORT. he will play direct
~ into the hands OF the Canadian nier-
chants The leading complaint Ameri-
can merchants have had to make Is
that Secretary Gage granted them
wholly unnecessary privilege In creating
the SUPPORT. for which there has been
no return concession. with the single
exception OF the loo-pound exemption.
II Is admitted that. In view Of the lib
eral Interpretation OF the exemptory
clause. Americans and purchasers OF
American goods have enjoyed impor-
tant advantages over buyers In Canada,
TO say nothing OF their actual ability to
bury here and. after meeting the full
duty. sim pay less In the aggregate
than across the line The Canadians
recognize their disadyange. and have
strenuousiy urged the ottawa govern
ment To withdraw the exemption Jan
uary I. Minister Sifton has intimated
that 1t will he done. but IL appears now
To he clear that, IL IL Is, Secretary
Gage will then abolish the SUPPORT. So
IL Is likely that the i0o~pound exemp-
tion will remain in operation.
II is noticed that the Canadians con-
eede that Americans bound overland
for Alaska are entitled to carry goods
In bond: hat 80 far they have required
that applicants Tor the privilege go ~
Collector Milne AT Victoria, Present
facilities FOR bonding are crude. ex-
pensive and uncertain. Canada can
show its good faith only hy giving the
same facilities for bonding at Lake
Tsgish as are enjoyed at nyea
The plain and undlsrutahle facts are
that Canada and the United states can
make much trouble for each other.
They are In much the sane relative 20
sltlon. Either can make :, very dit
cult FOR the ether "a trade 81 the va
kon. IL Is a give-snd-take proposition
Ia which Canada has So far done much
taking with small giving.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18
WAS THE GOVERNOR RiGHTr
Vacant Lands on TIE Peninsula Ready
for Occupation.
Port Angeles Tribune-T!mes.

Port Angeles Tribune-T!mes.
Gov. Rogers recently issued a pamphlet
setting forth the fact that good homesteads
may be had between tfrays harbor and
the Straits of f'uea. embracing the west
half OF the Olympic peninsula. The fol-
lowing day one Herbert Bashford wrote
letter 10 the Post-Int eliigencer IN which
he denied. on authority Of Mr.. Bridges.
exist; that ar agricultural lands are taken.
and that nothing but an odd claim here
and there can now be found.
With all respect TO Mr.. Bashford and
his alleged informant the statements
which he makes 10 his letter TO the Post
Infsilsse1cer are not authentic by any
means. Our personal knowledge Of the
country referred ~ in the governors
pamphlet. and particularly thu western
portions % Cialam and Jefferson counties
covering a period Of over six years resi-
dence I'm the d!strtct-5ustifies VS. in say
Ing that there are thousands OF acres CT
good agricultural land Yet open 10 home
stead entry in the western portion OF the
Olympus peninsula.
The country lying on IN. Pacific ocean
from Cape Fla:tevy south Is not a mount.
sinous one. but IS ore vast valley rich
sell. ard heavily tiuhered with fir. Fpruce
ard cedar. All tire prairie lands are taken
Il Is true. bat this comprises very small
fraction OF the total acreage,
Any ore wishing 20 take M homestead
viii do wei 20 visit the western part %
this ard jefferson county before decisi ng
10 locate elsewhere.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18

The opponents of Joseph McKenna did
Tot expect 10 prevent his appointment
a. associate justice of the supreme court.
They fully believed that the president
would adhere TO his pledges, and the an
nouncement therefore creates no surprise,
and does not alter the situation so far as
their opposition is concerned. II has been
their purpose TO prevent his confirmation.
II possible. and 20 that end their protests
have been addressed TO George +. Hoar,
chairman of the senate judiciary commit
tee. II has been widely commented en- In
the East as a most significant thing that
the attorneys who know McKenna best
except his close personal friends-oppcsa
him most. 1t Is said to be well anthem
ticated fact that he Is not well versed In
the rudiments of English. and that his
opinions while judge of the Federal court
were marvels Of inaccurate photography
and muddled composition. 1t cannot be
doubted that the fight on him has already
made strong impression.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18

hazardous In few weeks moro the
cold win be probably as great. but II
will be steady and without winds The
rivers will be frozen over hard, and
VIII be as safe as going down stream IA
the fall
All the sanguine antieipations Of the
pleasant summer days are now dispelled
by the actual experience Of men who
have recently left Dawson. When pru-
dence uttered a warning at time when
preparations should have been male.
those people who always take the other
view insisted that there was no occa-
sion for alarm and that the stories
brought down from the KIondike were
sensational exaggerations. All the lit
tie newspapers. whose lack OF enter
prise prevented their getting news
which was published by those going to
the expense Of getting at the truth.
professed to be very indignant At the
publication Of alarming reports. Now
that precious time has been lost. and
II IL impossible to altogether avoid suf-
fering. when even the experienced Maj.
Walsh has had to succumb to the diff
culties Of the Journey and stragglers
are beginning to make their way out,
the truth Is being made manifest.
The appropriations by congress are
not too early. II matters very little
whether the amount appropriated shall
be $3.50. 900 or 3175,o 900. because most OF
It will be returned, as the majority OF
the prospectors are able to pay for their
food. and the fact that II is q relief ex-
petition should not prevent the applica-
ton Of business principles. and only
those who are destitute relieved at pub
lie expense.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18

Then we shall not have war. Dyea Is
TO be maintained as a SUPPORT, an armed
force will not be employed at Lake Ia
gish. the English right OF free navigation
along the Stickeen will not be suspended.
and gentle peace again resumes business
IN the same old quarters. But 1t was
narrow squeak. We could fairly see the
Canadian war demon lash his tail and
lick his chops in anticipation OF bloody
fray. And the wariike Colonist. All, what
a chance the fearless, the boodthirsty.
the encyclopedia Colouist has missed.
II had crammed its editorial Calling gun
with a score Of dictionaries. and had
stored up tons Of ink that Il was prepared
Ia shed in the glorious cause OF Canadian
exclusion. For ST. George and Merrie
England Cinch the id Yankees. Now
IS the time 70 subscribe.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18
rnE CASE or JOSEPH N,neyx.

IL IL very unfortunate that ans aues-
tioh shoala arise over the fitness ~ any
sppointee 70 the bench ~ she United
States supreme court. II IS announce
that President Mckinley, who has
nominated Joseph McKanna. now attsr-
ney general. 20 thu vacancy created hv
the retirement ot Justice Field. ~nl
stand ~ him 81 the end - the ngAt
which Is being made against him. Th!s
is very crsaitable - the president. Ne
cause McKenHs and he wcre rc,A
friends IN congress. and their relations
have no doubt continued p}easan. since
he has been IN the cabinet. bit some
thing else is ~ be considered
There Is rs dogo; thai on the PAcgsc
coast. where Judge McKsnna Is well
known, the report ,ha, he vas - be
nominated oecastone3 great surprise II
was not received ~ bench ara bar with
that cordial approval which follow A
the appointment os. for instance. JUS
tace Shivas. % Pennsylvania. McHea-a
YRS v sll liked ara was popular; Re vas
rather what might ee called a vote
Eester. ara was always fairly snre Of
sssS;ion whsa he chose 20 run FER al
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18

Senator Wolcott is not yet ready to make
his report on the futile efforts Of the BIZ
metallic commission, perhaps for the rea-
son that there is very little to report The
duties Of the commission were only per-
functory. 1t was appointed solely TO carry
out Republican pledges. although the good
faith Of the president and OF the commits
sion is not to be questioned. But it was
barren mission. There is no strong senti-
ment In Europe for bi-metaliism. and,
furthermore, Europe knows that free silver
Is mere political and not a commercial
question in this country. The overwhelm-
Ing defeat OF Mr.. Bryan and all his isms
gave notice to the world that the United
States is for sound money and good money
1t wants no fiat or sem-fiat basis for its
currency. No wonder Mr.. Wolcott and the
pleasant gentlemen who accompanied him
could stir up no interest In Europe In BIZ
metallism. But they had good time.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18
A SONG TO THE MEN WHO LOSE

heres 10 the men who lose!
what though their work be Ger 10 nobly
And watched with jealous care.
NO glorious halo crowns their effort.
grand; -
Contempt is failures share
here's 70 the men who lose,
III t-umph's easy smile our struggles
greet,
Courage 10 easy then.
The king Is he who. after fierce defeat.
Tan up and fight again.
Here's 10 the mon who lose,
The ready nlaudits OF a fawnlnx world
ring swest IN vlctors ears;
The Fanqulsaed banners never ara un-
furied-
For them there sound no cheers.
Here's 70 the uen who lose,
Inc touchS;ons OF true worth is not sue
eass
There higher test
Though fate may darkly frown. onward
20 press.
And bravesy do ones best.
Hsra's 20 the men who iosel
u IS tse vanGgishesl = praises that sing.
AID this Is the toast I choose:
a har9-f9ggEt failure IN q noblA thing.
Here's 10 the men who iose.'
-f5ozt0n Traveller.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-18

II any there be who think that Mr..
Hobart would allow himself - be a hts
toric nonen;ity in the vice presidents
ofrce. re has hot 10 look upon She pros
pect!ys appointment ot Gov Criggs a.
attorney general ard conclude tha. a
"puii'' seIaes Also In ~. Hobart family.
THE chls: influence behind M-. Grisgs wss
Hobart. and q IS known that the president
has heretofore frequently acted upon he
advice az his friend. IRE vice president
This IS rase. bur :, = right, ard the whole
country VII approve By tAe way. where
Is A3lai Stevenson since he emerged from
TIE vice p~exiaensv1