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The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18
THERE is STILL HOPE.
Congress May Pass an Enabling
Act for Hawaii.


81 do not think it is time yet for the
people of Honolulu to be scared over
treaty matters" said Honolulu mer-
chant yesterday. Because the Finance
Committee of the Senate says that our
sugar shall be taxed a cent and half
pound is no reason for believing it
will be.
when the tariff bill gets into the
Senate for final debate it may pass as
the committee recommends, but l be-
lieve Hawaii has friends enough to get
an enabling act passed that viii put
us back into the same position as we
now hold. On the other hand, suppose
our sugar is taxed cent and half
pound, the price in the States is bound
to increase, say, cent a pound. Our
planters will get the benefit of this, and
the difference, really, will be about
SO per ton for all the sugar exported.
81 am sorry that Mr.. Thurston be-
lieves it is necessary to talk as he does
to the newspaper men and politicians
in Washington. In his arguments on
annexation and the tariff he made an
implied threat that if the United
States did not want to annex Hawaii
some other Government might. So
long as the United States has made
the statement that no other Govern
ment shall annex the Islands, Mr.
Thurston's remarks will not have much
weight. Now, I see that he has been
telling them over there that the abro-
CATION of the sugar clause in the tariff
means that the business firms will go
Ill II al
the United States Congress does not
think enough of Hawaii to give the
people the rights granted under the
reciprocity treaty. what does it care
about the result, which Thurston says
NAV follow the abrogation?
"The young Demosthenes. uninten-
tionally, I hope is doing his best to
make the merchants in the United
States question the financial standing
of the merchants of Honolulu. and no
good can come of it. It will not affect
us particularly, because nearly all of
our goods are bought for cash, but I
do not know when may want to ask
for an accommodation.
"If Mr. Thurston will allow his
thoughts to revert to the period dur
ing which the Mckinley bill was in
force, he will not discover a long list
of failures among the white merchants
of Hawaii. The country was then in
practically the same position we will
be if the treaty is abrogated My
sales fell off about 40 per cent, but I
continued business in the same old
stand, and we got along with necessi-
ties and let the luxuries go. If we can
get no favors from the United States,
let us look to some other portion of the
globe. Our salvation depends upon the
success of the sugar interests, and ev-
cry one in the community should strive
to assist that which keeps us all ago
ling. The plantations help every store
keeper on the Islands, but because Mr..
Baldwin or Mr.. Irwin or half dozen
others make more money in their bust
ness than we do in ours, is no reason
why we should wish i'll luck to strike
| them"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

The banquet given by the news
papermen Saturday evening was in
many respects the most remarkable
gathering ever held in this coun-
try. To the visiting correspond
ents, it was most acceptable re-
cognition of the progressive, wide
awake spirit of the press of New
Japan. Considered locally, it gave
the lie to the old fashioned idea of
long standing in this community,
that simply because the men, con-
nected with different newspapers,
Grind out different opinions to suit
varying social, political OF faction
al interests they must necessarily
be mortal enemies. Newspaper
men appreciate courtesy.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18
U. S. S. Adams in Hilo.

The Kinau brought news Saturday
that the U. S. S. Adams ar
rived in Hilo Monday. She is supposed
to leave for this port today. Follow
ing is a list of her officers:
Commander-W. c. Gibson.
Lieutenant-W. R. Harris.
Lieutenant-F. A. Wilmer.
Lieutenant-J. H. Lee Holcombe
Lieutenant-C. S. Stanworth.
P. A. Engineer-G.. w. McElroy.
aymaster-Francis J. Semmes.
P. A. Surgeon-L. H. Stone.
Ensign-F. H. Brown.
Ensign-C. England.
Paymaster's Clerk-W. D. Ballard.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

The Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union of Massachusetts,
city has brought itself into promi-
nence by protesting against whist
playing for prizes. They de
nounce this practise of society as
gambling. It is indeed remark
able how many good people forget
the motto, Live and let live" If
there are any men or women in
this world who cannot play whist
for prizes, without feeling that
they are robbing a neighbor, by
all means let them stop. They
should at the saGae time remember
that every member of the human
race is not built on a stereotyped
plan. There is plenty of good to
be done in this world without des-
cending to pettifoggery. It would
be quite as sensible for these good
women to protest against eating pie
at night because they had found
such practise was conducive to
Nightmares.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

As fnanciers, the Populist mem
bers of the last Kansas legislature
are now being put down as most
remarkable. One member who
had $4,000 mortgage on his place
went home Immediately after the
session closed and cleaned up all
his debts. Others who went to the
Legislature to make a fight against
capital, returned home with plenty
of money, yet they received
from the State only SO day for
fifty days and paid their own ex-
penses. Legislators of Kansas
ought not to be anxious for free
silver when they can stretch $3.50
to pay off $4,000 debts.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18
AMERICANS II ENGLISH HIS
TORY.

The discussion of the manner IL
which American school historic.
deal with the British IN the war Of
the Revolution has led to an inves-
tigation Of how the English his
tories treat American heroes and
the notable events in which they
figured. For fair unimpassioned
treatment the English histories Ger
tainlv have an advantage over the
American.
The United States Bureau of
Education has taken the matter in
hand and It's findings may be taken
as an honest review. \ circular
recently issued contains the state
ment that the examination of
thirtv-four English text books now
IN Use revealed not the slightest
unkind reference to the United
States in any one of them" \
reader. called "The Story of Eng
land, speaks of the troubles with
American colonies as beginning in
1865. '.The thirteen colonies said
they had no members to represent
them in Parliament, and that, as
British subjects may not be taxed
without their own consent, they
ought not TO pay taxes to the Brit
ish government at home" Col.
George Washington, spoken of as
the leader of the rebel forces, is
credited with having gained indy
ing fame "by his cool courage,
frmness, and skill throughout the
war" Still another author of an
historical reader says that Wash
ington did not want to fight against
the King. but he loved freedom.
and he thought the King was treat
ing the colonists unjustly."
"Modern England paws the
highest tribute to Washington. To
him Is credited the success of the
colonists. He Is described as ''the
type of an English gentleman: a
man without eloquence and of
great modesty; but having great
administrative powers, moderation
and self control" The same book
gives King George III few recon-
mendations. It saws: "The chief
causes Of the long and disastrous
conflict are TO be sought in the high
notions OF prerogatlve held by
George Ill, his infatuated and
stubborn self viii, and in the equal
ly absurd self conceit of his Eng
ish subjects"
Thus it viii be seen that the
British historians are directing the
minds Of the young people of Eng
land to consider the American re-
voluionists as honorable men who
exercised the right, accorded
every British subject, to fight for
freedom from oppression.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

party lines and secured the defeat
of James G. Blaine, the greatest
American statesman of recent
wears. The Nations statement is
simply an illustration of the lack
of honesty among so-called indie
pendent journals. 1t makes all the
difference in the world which way
a man shifts, whether he is put
down as 'shifty" or as a noble
character who places principle
above the dictates of party leader.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

japanese papers received by the
Belgic indicate that as more is
learned of the Hawaiian affair, ia
pans opinions are clothed in less
lurid hues. Not that we infer the
japanese are inclined to withdraw
from their assertion of treaty
rights, but they have learned that
peace and quiet reigns in Hawaii
and there is no occasion to be fear
full of any forcible demonstration.
For a country in which sanguin-
airy outbreaks are the exception
rather than the rule, Hawaii gets
more credit for being in constant
turmoil than any place on the face
of the globe. Newspapers in ia
pan and the United States occa-
sionally give their readers flash
light views of Hawaii and after the
first lurid glow our affairs are left
in darkness; the reports are found
to be without foundation, dis
patches are condensed to a few
lines and outsiders hear nothing
more of us till the next flash APP
pears. This is unfortunate since it
causes disgust among the people
we want to bring here and attracts
adventurous spirits. The present
agitation will doubtless fire many
japanese hearts with an unquench-
able desire to come to Hawaii
They have already heard of the
wealth of the country, and now
they hear that their share in the
distribution of coin paid for labor is
to be refused. The japanese labor
er cannot be placed above the plane
of the Irishman who wanted his
money if the bank didn't have it.
If they are shut out of the coun-
try, they naturally draw the con-
clusion there is something here
they ought to make a fight for.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

have foolish idea that the MAORI
ty Of the people must listen to
their demands and vote for the
educated orators whom they con
slider the proper individuals to up
hold the dignity of the nation.
While the intellectual beings are
asleep the boss is putting himself
in touch with all classes and con-
ditions of men. He is figuring
upon the average man who will
fit the occasion when the political
battle begins. The boss knows
that water cannot rise above It's
own level and so long as every man
has vote the average man, not the
intellectual luminary, is the one
who will win the victory. Every
man has a rigth to his own opin-
ion and the laborer is as honest as
the millionaire. The former will
not be driven, but he can be led.
The boss puts himself in a position
to lead.
The boss will 90 into, the saloon
or the Sums to study the character
of the men there with whom he
must deal. The highly moral and
intellectual man would consider
himself forever disgraced by ming
ling with such people. He leaves
the people whose suffrage he hopes
to gain to wallow in ignorance for
eleven months out of twelve and
then thinks that he can educate
them up to his ideals in the one
month when he takes an interest
in the outcome of an election.
Although the boss is spoken of
as one who sways men as he
pleases, there is no man in politics
more dependent upon the people
If the work he accomplishes is not
up to the beautiful ideals of would
be moulders of legislation, it is be-
cause the boss appreciates that
small gains are better than none;
he knows that he cannot 90 be-
yond a certain limit; he remem-
bers that one progressive step is
better than none which would be
the result if the intellectual giants
were left to manage the campaign.
The boss knows what he has to deal
with. Others 90 it blind. Organi-
cation in politics is a necessity.
The man who thinks he can shoot
off on broad Independent tangents,
force common place men into line
by calling them igorant, and es-
chew the men who ''pander" to
public sentiment will find himself
sadly left in country governed
by and for the people.
Theorizers and flash light re-
formers are all right. They have
their place in this world. But the
men who win and really accom-
plish something are those who
keep constantly at it, who keep in
close touch with the people and dc
not attempt to shoot over the head
of the average man.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

The news that the arbitration
treaty stands chance of favorable
consideration in the near future
with well merited satisfaction
both will be received by
Americans and citizens of Great
Britain. 1t is not likely that the
treaty will be accepted as originally
drawn, but short step is better
than none. The prospects are that
somewhat battered but still in the
ring" will apply to the document
when returned to the President of
the United States.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18


lead back to the State or district
which the Senator or Congress
man represents. We find we have
to begin work at the wrong end of
the line. We seek to accomplish
in day what others have been
hammering at for months. OF
course the merits of our cause
counts for a great deal, but we
would have found ourselves in
much better condition than we are
today, if a little more of practical
politics had characterized the ac-
ton of the community.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18
A Naval Marriage.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May s.
Charles c. Marsh, an aid to Rear Adj
miral Sicard, and Miss Charlotte Ev-
ans, daughter of Commodore Evans,
were married in the post chapel at
Fortress Monroe this afternoon at 4
O'Clock. Many distinguished officers of
the Army and Navy were present.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18
If the tariff is reported direct to

If the tariff is reported direct to
the Senate, as is intimated by adj
vices received yesterday, it is prob
able that the reciprocity clause
dealing with Hawaiian sugars will
not be disturbed If that clause
can be successfully forced past the
committee, it reasonable to predict
that enough votes can be obtained
in the Senate to carry the whole
bill through without any serious
amendments.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18
Can't
This is the complaint of ~
thousands at this season. -
They have no appetite; food ~ ak

1h4S - the complaint OF
thousands at this season. -
They have no appetite; food @ak
does not relish and otter fails to digest
causing severe suffering. Such people
need the toning up of the stomach and
digestive organs, which a course of Hoods
Sarsapa-illa will give them. 1t also puri-
fies and enriches the blood, cures that dis
tress after eating and
Internal Misery
Only a dyspeptic can know, creates an
appetite, overcomes that tired feeling and
builds up and sustains the whole physical
system. 1t SO promptly and effectively
relieves dyspeptic symptoms and cures
nervous headaches, that it seems to have
almost :" magic touch"
Distress After Eating.
81 have been troubled with indigestion
for some time. After eating anything
that was sweet was sure to experience
great difficulty and distress. Last fall L
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and am
glad to say that my stomach trouble has
entirely disappeared. can now eat q
hearty meal of almost any kind of food
and have no trouble afterwards. Hoods
SarsaparilIa has also cured me OF nervous
SPELLS" JOHN H. HoMRIGHAUsES,
Wheatland, Iowa. Such cures prove that
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

The New York Nation speaks
of Minister Sewall as "a shifty
character" Coming from good
mugwump paper this is indeed
funny. The Nation numbers
among its national heroes numer-
GUS individuals who broke through
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18
HAWAII J0TTlRGS.

The fact, then, that the Japanese
have been pouring into the Hawaiian
Islands at the rate oftentimes, of 1900
per- week, and that they bid fair to
swamp the other factors of population,
nsed not worry our cynical Govern
ment. We have practically repudiated
all claims on the country, magnificent
an acquisition as it would be, and
easily united to the continent under
the bonds of a common loyalty. 1t
would be alike undignified and illogical
for us to play the dog in the manager,
since we have refused the outstretched
hands of the Islands, with the words of
the Macedonians to ST. Paul, Come
and help u.s." Japan. keenly initiative
of the West in its ambition and arts.
naturally shares that new passion of
colonist propaganda which is a dom
mating sentiment of the modern Euro
Dean nations. The Empire of the Ris-
ing Sun is already overpopulated and
needs expansion. The acquisition of
the Hawaiian Eden by such crafty, yet
perfectly legitimate means as have been
foreshadowed would be a stroke of
diplomacy highly creditable to the
saffron-hued Yankees of the East We
can't wish them godspeed, but we can
at least adjure our own people to take
the bolus which they have brayed and
mixed in their own mortar without a
wry face, if it should become needful.-
Journal, New York
The Japanese and Chinese form the
chief stumbling block because they are
ON 10 h.
and it is not so certain that the pres
ent prosperity of the islands would
continue if they were, as Mr. Foster
suggests, driven out They are adapted
to the climate and to the labor of the
sugar plantations. This country is op-
posed to that class of labor, and al
ready there is a dissatisfaction express
ed by Americans at the advantages
given to Hawaiian sugar planters,
using that cheap labor, to the detri-
ment of our own sugar production
1t is certain that we have had, in
the acquisition of other territory. no
such obstacles to overcome as those
presented in the social conditions of
the misunderstanding Seat
tle
1t appears that the Japanese and Chi
nese population is mostly male. Here
is an argument for female suffrage. If
our immigration laws were applied the
inpouring of Asiatics would be
checked. Perhaps this is one of the
considerations which have caused the
japanese to order their warships to
Honolulu. Surely, the United States
will never consent to see the Islands
become a part of the Japanese Empire
Farm Field and Eireside Chicaon
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-18

DR.. Jameson is about to leave Eng
land for the Dark Continent to take
charge of the administration Of that
portion of the Chartered Company's
territory which lies between Lake Ny
ASA and Lake Tanganyika. 1t is de-
clared that he will devote himself to
the completion of the transcontinental
telegraph line, which is to connect
Cape Town with Cairo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

commission Of Insane Hospital suner,n.
,enoenss, authorized by the last LerIs-
ls'ure, TO report upon the adyisabiiity
OF providing separate care for the epi.
'eptc insane of the State. Upon inquiry
az the insane hospital here II was
learned that there are thirty-fve epilep-
ties confined there.
MISS Ella Moncure left this evening
Tor Old Point. TO visit the daughter OF
commander Robert Evans. recently mar
ried.
Mr.. and Mrs. herbert Il. Ehlers, from
Newark, N. j.. who have been here since
saturday. left this morning for Old
Point.
committee OF the Peninsula Bank
directors has been appointed TO secure
suitable site for the erection of a
bank building.
5. X. Louchheim. from Philadelphia,
is here to-day for the purpose OF taking
dispositions in the suit Of Louchheim VS..
Braddock. The dispositions are being
taken before Commissioner Sydney,
Smith. az lawyer Peachys office.
Mr. G. II. Marrable. a well known
oyster planter, on York river has re-
Gently put down 2700 bushels of oyster
plants. In compassion with the number
OF bushels planted last season, this Is
considered small plant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

heavily against IAetgert. and no more
damaging testimony has been given
against him than that from Professor
George A. Dorsey. Of the Field Column
biar Museum. who was on the stand
this afternoon. One Of the bones found
in the sausage-factory was shown him,
and In the most positive manner and
without a particle Of hesitation. he pro
nounced II to be the upper portion Of
the left thigh-bone of woman. He
said that the formation of the upper end
Of the bone proved without any ques-
ton that 1t was the femur of a woman.
The bone had the appearance Of having
been burned and Assistant States At
torney McEwen put the question to the
witness: "Could a solution OF caustic
potash have produced the burned effect
you have pointed out on the bone?''
The reply of the witness was en-
phatic and immediate: I'm my judgment.
1t could"
The evidence was a hard bow to the
defence.
Professor Dorsey also identified bone
shown him as the left temporal bone
OF a woman. Professor n. II. Pierce
identified the bones In a manner similar
10 that of Professor Dorsey The cross
examination of both Of these witnesses
was postponed until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
Elizabeth city Delegates.

HAMPTON, VA. September l5.-(Spe-
clal)-The Democrats of Elizabeth City
held district meetings throughout the
county last night TO choose delegates TO
the convention which meets In Accomac
county tomorrow 10 name fioater can
dldate from the two counties FOR the
House. There was considerable interest
manifested, and the attendance on all
the meetings was large. or the dele
gates elected, six were chosen by those
opposed TO the extension of the town
limits. and opposed to the reelection or
Major Lee as county judge, and five are
for Mr.. Il. r. Montague for the House
As Accomac has said that whoever the
majority of the delegates from this coun-
IA favor in the convention shall be me
nominee. It is extremely probable that
the honor will fall to Mr.. 5. Gordon cum
ming. a rising and popular young lawyer
who will make a capital representative
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
New York Evening POST

New IOTf I<ttuiuB ~5>' 4
stockbridge, Mass, claims some'ninA
like a copyright on the village improve
ment idea. There the combination "
reaIdents for neatness and beauty IN sur
roundlngs is proudly called the Stock
br,age idea" by its advocates In the mem'
bership OF the Laurel-Hill Association.
1.bts organization has done much In tns
beautifviug of the town, and proposes 70
40 much more. That is It's primary ann
but. incidentally, much has been dons
Nth reference 10 the public convenience
the public health, and the pupnc entsr
tainnent Its committee orBahx@Sas
shows the breadth OF its mission. IN sn-
The dIfferent sections OF the town, there
are special committees on parks, squares
street lights. street sprinkiing. sno"
plough. cemetery, and the ike. one spe-
cial line OF development has Deen inc
reservation for the common use OF cerlaln
places OF natural beauty anu OF sye ss
historical interest. A broadening on me
Plan now suggested by an enthusiastic az
vorate would unite IN The work All inc
towns in Berkshire county. or, indce1 All
those In the nifty miles by twenty rom
Vermont 20 Connecticut. and from
the Hoosac chain 10 the Housatonic. This.
In the words OF tho enthusiast wousQ
insure In a long desert VI deserted iatm
fronts ia the country. tFee~piantsne.
weed-crtting. removal Of brush from tho
highways, and the making ana , ps's fc s :
"a ssing sight OF beautiful sceaefy. ~
would mean good roads everywnere taai-
ness in the villages. thc doing away WIN
the flaming circus poste. or patsns s,s =
csns advertisement Ard after time y
you'd come 10 pass that no farmer woulo
mild hIs unsigftly barns across the roaa
from lis house. or put his eatsle-shed "
tween lis windows and a lovely lano.
..,s,,sS "a hooked after between the towns.
= rammon : recreation ground setahstsoed,
and q RECREATION OF the most oeausinf
and and wildcat spots secured" This last -
pleaded strongly IN behalf q 9e eosnmea
s,serextiou Ii ventured that private own
s~sships Of horizons and s0n1ete, of 9oun>
tain tons and ssashevs has ~ So'eoe
tIonA