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Evening star., 1897-01-09

The Washington Light Infantry Yetaran
Assoc.-.;s..s,1r rendered Its services to do
escort duty for visiting civic organizations
during Inauguration week.
The David Martin Club OF Philadelphia.
win march in the inaugural parade under
the marshalship Of John II. Bromley, and
to the music Of the Municipal Band of
Philadelphia The members OF the club
will wear high silk hats. dark cheviot
Oyercoats. and will wear gloves, and canes
to match.
Capt. Pierce of the Sd Pennsylvania Reg
iment 10 in Washington to secure quarters
and subsistence during inauguration time.
The regiment win bring 400 men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
THE TONNAGE PLIN.
The B. aud o. VIII Adopt 1t for Freight
Service on Nav LIST.

Service on MAY LIST.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany has decided TO mauguratc on May
list the tonnage system Tor handing us
freight trains. For the past eight or nine
months General Manager Greene mas
Deen experimenting alOns this lne' ana
mas arrived al the conclsion that the
-ost OF operation may Dc decreased, 10
some extent by using this plan. Ii Is not
expected that d very great gain VIII be
made, as the b. and o. for the past year
uas Deeu loading very close 10 the limit.
The unit system will be the basis tor
operation on the tonnage system, the
unit of weight being - tons. When
cars are loaded OF received from other
lines, the number of units Of weight il
contains will be plainly marked on the
side of the car so that the trimmer Will
nave no diihculty in arriving al proper
num)er Of units TO place in the train.
The use Of the unit system renders il
very easy for trainmen 10 figure on just
how many tons they are handling. and
does away with the use OF five and six
figures in addition.
When the great improvements 10 the
track between Martinsburg and Cumber
land are completed more cars 10 the
train can be handled over the Second
Division. II is expected that the gain
pvor the entire system will be large
enough to justify the adoption OF the
tonnage plan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
CraKS' Pleasure Cub.

The programme for the Gray's Pleasure
Club Entertainment on next Thursday At
Sis =. NJ, at Sdenger Halle Is as fol
lows.
Ovcrture-East-E End SeXtette. Messrs.
Diacont, Hope. Diacont, Smith. Diacont.
Lacy.
? Drill-Little Girls OF Company b.
8. Duet-Selccted-M Misses Lily Rogers
and Fannie Edwards
Indian Club Swinsing-Mr. j. NJ.
Sales and daughters
5. Solo-Selected.-Miss Matte Christ
ian.
6. Sketch-Messrs Page and Crowder
T Selections The Richmond Gray 3
Ouartette-Mcssrs. J. f.. Cherry. H. Ell
lington. J. V. Cherry. and L. ID. Cherry
al-Selection-Miss Flor
ence Danscy
solo-selected.-Cap Frank Cum
ningham.
10. Mixed and Twisted-Messrs. Wilkie
Freeman and Lon Wilson.
IL. Tumbling-Messrs. Payne and Kin
dervater.
II. Banjo selection-Mr f. f. Davis
Il SeIection-1he East-End Sextette.
II Exhibition Drill.-The Gray's Drill
Team. Serleant John b. Metzger COM
handing
Il. Presentation Of medal to the sue
cesstul lady in the ticket contest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Untrimmed Hats.

II you'd rather trim your own hat, we've
every known shape here.
Lace Straw Hats, Fancy Straw Edge
on brim white. black and colors, all the
shapes usual, Soc nat for Csc.
Short Back Sailors, white, navy and
black. 25c IL
Lace Straw Tuscan Edge Hats, in all
the late shapes, colors black and wnlte'
usual 15c hat iSc.
Lace Crown Shapes. wide, fancy tuscan
straw edge, wired, all colors and Shapes
sold elsewhere at 81, price here, o0c.
Black Neapolitan Straw Shapes, lancy
effect straw in brim usual sc. kind Tor
3gc. -.
Stylish Rough Straw Large Shapes, IN
red helotrope, green, white and oiach'
easily worth sl.25, price here I5c.
Other lot in same grade straw, with oeii
crowns. all the leading shades, 9Sc., worth
$50. -. all
the leading shapes. price 81, CSC. and sl.l-'
Ven will do well TO match them at sl.oJ.
chin Crown Hats. with fancy straw
brirns. all colors and shapes, regular sl.oV
hat, price here Csc. ,., -
A large variety Of Fancy Novelties IN
straw Shapes, made on wire frames IN
the new colors and shapes, price from
s.50 TO $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
VIOLATORS OF THE LAW.
~ ENTY-THREE UNITED STATES
PRIsONERS ~ NORTH CAROLINA.
Death OF a virginian-Sudden Decease
While Awaiting Trial for violation
of the Revenue Laws.

MARION. n. c.. April AL-SpeciaL-
Yesterday the Deputy United States Mar
shals and their guards arrived in Maron
from statesvlle. n. e., win twenty
three prisoners en- route 10 BakersViie
in Mitchell county 10 serve sentences
ranging from ne OK month to SIX toJ
months Imprisonment each. Sixteen Qo)
OF the crowd are women. and one OF them
claims TO be only thirteen years old.
They were all convicted OF violations or
the internal revenue laws.
a CRIPPLED PRISONER.
One OF the prisoners, William Mere
dith. by name, lives in Elk Park. He
lost one leg above the knee some eight
or ten years ago. and seems to think
that the loss OF the limb is equal TO
license TO sell liquor at retail. He has
given the State courts great deal
of trouble in the past few years, and as
he escaped punishment on account Of his
crippled condition, he has for the past
few years failed to pay the small sum
required by the United states govern
ment for a retail liquor license. lie
gets six months in the Bakersville jail.
a Mr.. Weld. who came TO this State
from Virginia a few years ago, and has
been engaged in the saw milling bust
at Statesyllle for violation of the revenue
laws. While there awaiting the action
Of the grand jury on his case. he went
out Wednesday afternoon TO examine
some saw mill machinery that was Tor
sale. He spent the night some four miles
In the country and about mirdnght was
taken suddenly with bilious collie. Or.
Long. Of Statewide was summoned but
could give no relief
DIED AT NOON.
Mr.. Weld died at noon yesterday. The
remains were brought 10 Statesville and
taken charge OF By the Masonic fra;er-
nifty. who appointed a committee OF their
brotherhood TO accompany the remains
70 his home. They took charge Of the
body and brought II TO Morganton. y.
c.. where they had arranged for con-
vevances to transport INC party to Lind
VILE Fails. the home OF the deceased Mr..
Weld wa5 d good citizen. and his death
Is deplored ~ hts acqudi1farces.
The weather has been ] lite 'ool TO-
several days. and their We, ii.ne trosts
"Wednesday ano Thursday hIor' irss. and
it IS fea ~ tat the frui. croI - seri-
ousiy Dam tged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
NIWS or FUL1ON.
Personal and Other Items Gathered in the
East End.

4 'iNbiAl anu OAUti iffiilN thlutitA III the
East Lnd.
Several young men represented by a
committee consisting Of George Dillard
Edward Morecock, John Baler. and CEas
billiard. gave an Easter party at Boltz
Hall last Monday evening
The East-End Mandolin Club played
several selections during the evening. 10
the delight Of those present.
About midnight refreshments were
served TO the JOny jewellers. after which
they departed TO their several homes.
Among the ladies present were Misses
Carrie conway Anne Ball, Niche Pcarce,
Ella Jordan, Belle Chlldrcss, Fannie
Lowe. Isadore Hardin, Adlie Hardin.
Anne Barkman. Lily McCauley Jane Ash
ley. Sarah Ashley Josie Mauola. Estelle
Malone, Peachy warner. BERTHE Warner
Lucy Cumber, and Mamie Gatewell
The gentlemen were John Baler, Edward
MOrecock. Charles Dlllard, George Dill
lard, Charles Kaufclt. 3. Cartwright. r.
Tyree, George Tyree. James Prince Frank
Conway. Sam Cumber. George Pararie,
John Welsh. c. VI. Mosby. Howard Muck
ois. Bernard See Is. Horace Seals, ". w
Daniel Henry CoghiL, Noble Wilkerson.
Walter Cumber. and many others
son. was playing with a pet dog a few
days since. when Il yiciousy bit him in
the hand. As the dog was not rabid no
fear Of after consequences We're enter
tanned.
Mr. George Fenmark Taylor entertained
a crowded house Friday evening at Dono-
nue's Hall with his character imperson-
ations, which were we'll done. and were
roundly applauded. Tie entertainment
was for the benefit Of Grace Street Bap-
list church.
The Virginia Council No. .. Daughters
Of Liberty. are requested 10 meet al
Powhatan Hall next Tuesday night Al S
o'clock TO make arrangements 10 attend
he State Council 10 be held at Haskers
Hall. on Church Hill.
Miss Florence Summars. who has been
sick al her home on Nicholson street, is
better.
Mrs. E. o. Dsrden who has been very
sick at her home, ll0i Graham street, is
unimproved.
Rev. J. a. Harrison, pastor OF the Full
ton Baptist church. has Just closed a
very successful revival meeting al Imam
uel Baptist church. over thirty CONVEX
sions were the outcome Of the meeting
and nine Joined the church. Mr.. Harri-
son is an eloquent forcible and con-
vincing expounder Of the Gospel. Dur
ing his long career as 4 minister -
had ove- 3000O converts and baptized
uearly as many. His worry in trying {,
complete the splendid editice OF which
he now is the pastor has been remark
able considering what shape he found
the church in and also the congregation.
which could not be called wealthy one
Work is still being pushed on the new
building and II all the money that has
been subscribed was in hand it Won
not lie long before It would be complet-
ed Mr.. Harrison will fill his pulpit
both morning and evening to-day at
Fulton Baptist church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Welded in Chesterfield.

Branchs church. Che sterheld county
was the scene OF very pretty marriage
Thursday evening last at $50 o'clock.
when Mr. Harry T. jones led to the altar
Miss |. Lula Coles.
Tho church was decorated with pro-
fusion OF spring flowers and these. with
the costumes of the bride and invited
guests made n pretty scene.
The bride. who Is the popular and at
tractive daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Coles Of the county. wore a toilet OF
white and carried white carnations and
lilacs.
The ushers were Messrs. VIM. Coles
fbcst nam. Bert Gilmer. John Hughes.
and Henry Giimer.
Those present from Richmond were:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Tignor. Mr.. VIM.
Brown and family, Misses Ada and Adele
Ogilve and others.
After the ceremony the invited guests
repaired to the home of the bride. where
a reception was given TO The immediate
friends of the bride and groom.
The groom is the nephew Of Mr.. and
Mrs. a. Robb. popular residents OF Ches-
terheld and Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Tignor. OF
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
School snnerlntendents to Confer.

Hon. John +. Massey Superintendent
Of Public instruction. has just issued
circular giving the very interesting pro-
grammc arranged for the State confer
ence of superintendent 20 be held In the
han Of the House of Delegates May 90
to eth. inclusive.
The opening session will be held on
Monday night. and there will be three
sessions q day. except on Friday. which
will be devoted TO an inspection of the
Richmond schools.
Governor O'Forrall and Attorney-G Cen
eral Scott will make addresses on the
opening night and among the speakers
during the conference will be DR.. L. -.
Sinner. Of the Board Of Principals. New
York City. Hon. w. II. Harris. United
States Commissioner Of Agriculture. and
Hon. J. J.. VI. Curry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
An Attractive Exhibition.

The animated pictures shown by the
Cineograph. which comes to the Academy
Of Music next Saturday. May LIST. for mat
inee and evening performances. and on
the following Monday and Tuesday are
OF an endless variety. The list offers
the widest possible range OF choice. II
includes the sublime and ridiculous. tho
mighty rushing waters OF Niagara. and
the grotesque antics OF the circus clown,
dances. contests OF every description.
acrobatic performances. military evo-
Lotions. scenes from the busy street. tho
field. the mountain. the river. and tho
ocean. All Kinds oS locomotion are rep
resented-from the mule train TO the linn
tied express. from the tiny canoe 10 the
transatlantic liner
Consider the utility OF this wonderful
invention. We are shown the everyday
life OF far-away countries which we may
never hope 10 visit. Famous bits OF nat
ural scenery are brough; home TO us.
Comfortably seated at the theatre We
watch the raging OF 4 storm on land or
sea. BY the flying leaves. tossing
branches and dust clouds. or by the Wild
surging waters and driving spray We can
measure tts fury. We are interested.
amused. and Instructed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

Munyon's Nerve Cure cures all forms
OF nervousness. nervous prostration ana
all the symptoms Of nervous exhaustion.
such as depressed spirits. pcevishness.
irrtability. general sensitiveness OF tho
whole nervous system. failure OF mem
DRY. inability TO concentrate the thoughts.
morbid fears. restless and sleepiess
nights. pains In the head. noises In the
ears and dizziness. IL stimulates and
strengthens the nerves and acts as a
strong tonic. Price % cents
Munyon's Vitalizer "A great tonic and
restorer of vital strength. Price 81.
Professor Munyon puts up a separate
cure for each disease. At all druggists.
mostly % cents a vial.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon.
1906 Arch street Philadelphia, Pa. an
swered with free medical advice for any
disease
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

The Jail Commissioners yesterday mcde
their quarterly report 10 Judge Witt. OF
the Hastings Court. The number Of
prisoners are as follows:
White. males-iO: white. females-t. Col
ored. males-l43; colored. females-2S. To-
tal-2l2.
they ind the Jail TO be kept neat and
clean. and the food good and abundant
They call attention to the Jail portico.
two sections OF which are decayed and
on the verge OF falling and iniuring some
one. thereby involving the city IN 4 dam
age suit.
The report IS signed by Commissioners
Samuel Cohen. Thomas Potts. and Or.
Edmund Harrison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Ea>fer.FCo Hunt

The scene which was presented at the
Wiswam in Barton Heights on last Mon
day was indeed lively one. the occasion
being an Easter Egg Hunt given for the
beneht OF the Day Nursery and Kinder
garten by society Of little girls. IL
was quite a success in the pleasure they
gave as well as the benefits derived
clearing sl335. Those composing the So
ciety are Mary Starritt. Carrie and Eth
a Robinson. Matte Rose. Edith Tomlin-
son. Louise White. Edna and Oracle Lea
Jessie Monett. Marie Lee Bertha Hard
ing Carrie Long. Marie White, Louise
Briggs and Edith Miller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
coMMENCEMFNr xERCIsrs.
Hon. walter Clark VIII Address the NIedi-
cal Students.

The University College of Medicine COM
mencoment will take place in the Acad-
envy Of Music. at p NJ, April 10Th
The opening prayer Will be made by
Rev. w. V. Tudor. ID. D., OF this city.
Hon. Walter Clark, of Raleigh. y. c..
Associate Justice Of the North Carolina
Supreme Court, will be the orator on
that occasion.
The exercises consist Of prayer deliv-
cry Of diplomas 10 the graduates in the
three departments of medicine. dentistry.
and pharmacy.
The Grafton by the orator and the an
nouncements Of hospital appointments
and delivery OF the prizes.
At the close Of the exercises the faculty
will give a banquet to the graduates.
alumni. and invited guests, at the Hotel
jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
The Sin Of CoyetousncSs.

Belle Willis, a colored damsel. has been
looking upon the beautiful spring dresses
OF her more favored sisters with envy
for her old clothes were growing dingy
and she wanted TO be up-to-date.
Martha Haskins also colored. had more
than one dress. and she had yards and
yards OF ribbon. so Belle bethought her
Of the extra things belonging TO Martha
and she went and took two dresses and
one or two yards Of ribbon.
Then Sergeant Brooks. on a warrant, ar
rested Belle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Martha Washington Bazaar.

Preliminary arrangements for the OPEN
ing Of the Martha Washington Bazaar
are progressing most encouragingly.
This afternoon at $50 o'clock the la
dies Of ST. Anthony's Auxiliary. Of the
Cathedral will meet at the rooms Of the
McGin Union for the purpose OF further
3ertecting the plans now in hand. All
Of the ladies who are 10 take part in the
bazaar will give in their names for badges
at this meeting. The assistants will re-
por tthc donations they have received
TO the managers VI their respect
i've booths.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Our Great
Wholesale

as well as our immense retail business makes
us one Of the largest factors in the distribution
of Millinery in the South. In buying, there
fore, for this double outfit we are enabled to
handle great quantities of goods and always
at the lowest cost.
Our customers naturally derive great
benefit from the low prices and great assert
ment that our position as both wholesale and
retail merchants enables us to command in
the markets of this country as well as abroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

i'll for several days. was reported much
better last night. and 1t is thought a few
days rest Will make him entirely well.
Mr.. Hechler had an acclde yeral
days since, while he was screw . a bolt
on an engine. caused by an iron nut flying
on and striking him I'm the side. This
had nothing to do with his late Illness.
however, as has been enormously stated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Fnlarcino the Weather Burpau

Major T. G.. Evans. OF Alexandria, the
father OF Mr.. T.. A. Evans director OF
the weather bureau OF the Agricultural
Department I'm this city. arrived in Rich
mond yesterday morning.
He has been assigned by the United
States Weather Bureau. in Washington,
10 assist his son at the local citation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Traction Company Waiting Room.

AT the western terminus OF the Trac-
ton Company's Broad-street line. near
the lake at New Reservoir Park, a wait
ing-room for passengers Is being built.
This is quite a convenient arrangement
for the public when a car Is delayed few
minutes. or when the travel is so heavy
that slight delay is unavoidable. The
waiting-room will have comfortable seats
and other conveniences. and will also
have bread veranda in front, with set
tees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

AS this entertainment is for the benefit
o IN worthy cause. the "Gray's Uniform
Fund. the boys hope that the public
whom they have so often served. Will
come to their aid and make their first
efforts towards once more looming the
gray. a success. Tickets can be gotten
from any member OF the company and at
the door.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

Washington printers are boycotting n
theatre that did not pay mechanics who
made repairs. They will investigate a
rumor to the effect that brewery In
tends TO have its printing done in Eu-
rope.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
M Further Action.

Governor OrFerrall has received no fur
Their uS'rces In regard 10 the lynching ar
Alexandria carly Friday morning. ana
he has not deemed II necessary 10 take
any additional action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

Mr.. L. T. Clarke. OF Prince Edward
county. Va. who died lat week, be-
oueathed 81 900 to Richmond College. and
his will has been admitted TO probate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Hartmann & Go.
Trimmed Hats
and BOnnetS.

Our Trimmed Hat Department
is nnmatchable in its collection OF
fine Headwear and its facilities Tor
producing artistic and becoming
Hats and BJnnets.
There's charm about them
that's distinctly their own and
which gives them an individuality
that lifts them above the common
place creation.
Pattern Hats from $40 to s2'.
Other Trimmed Hats as low as
$3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

Mr. Henry c. Hechler. the recent nomi-
nee of the Democratic primary election
In the county Of Henrico for Supervisor
OF Fairfield District, and who has been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Children's Duck and
Straw TamS
and Sailors.

The reason why We sell so many chill
dren's Hats. Here are some OF them.
Solid White or Navy Duck Tams, l5c..
White and Navy Duck Tams, removable
s.,sat hands II $. A. worked at the
front. 19c. 81. A.
Other styles in Nobby Duck Tams, at 20
IS and soc. ~,
Grass Linen Tams. embroidered In light
blue. brown and red. price. soc.
Leather Tams in russell, tan or ox-Dlood'
straw Tams. IS. g., 70. ssc.. and up to
sl.Ss.
Chlldren's Straw Sailers. trimmed, navy
and white. 19c.
Mixed Crown, white brim. sailor trim
med. with band and streamers. price 2sc.
A complete variety OF finer grade sail
ors, the prices range from 3sc. TO slss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

No such cures as this were ever he
fore effected in lung diseases. This
treatment is the only rational applica-
ton Of medicines in lung complaints II
can be used by patients in their own
homes.
Rocks giving al Information can be oh
tanned free by addressing DR.. Hunter. AT
No IL west Fcrty-ffth street New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Ladies' Sailors.

A complete variety OF the New and
Stylish.
Pearl Straw Sailors. with narrow eros
grain ribbon bands, leather sweat. knox
shape. black, navy and white, price Soc.
Bell Crown, trimmed Sailors. colors
black. navy and white, a hobby. stylish
hat, price, SOC.
Nobby styles at rs. SEC. and 81. in as
sorted colored bands, In both the straight
and bell crown.
Navy. White and Black Tape Sailor.
silk lined. Dunlap shape, price sl.3S.
The finer trimmed Sailors at $50. TO
si9S. equal those sold at s. and $3.50 else
where
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
ODD.FELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY
The Two Manchester Lodges will ApprO-
priately Celebrate The Event,
WONDERFUL GROWTH OF THE ORDER.

BRIEF Record OF tho Great Work Accom-
pIished During the seventy.seven
Years'of Its Existencc-Personnsl of
the Manchester Lodges,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Special Offering
of Flowers.

Hundreds OF punches 10 choose from. a
large shipment received Saturday and
more TO come tomorrow: at prices here
tofore unknown in flower trade.
Violet Bouquet. with foliage. bunch OF
3 dozen, Sc.
Satin Violets, 2Jc. bunch.
Silk violets. 30. IS. 80. 60. and 75c.
Rose Sprays. Is, 25. 30. G., and 75c.
Lilacs. 25. %. So CSC.
Lilies OF the Valley. %. -. 75c.
Pansies. 10. AZ. As. and sSc.
Foliage. 25. IS. 50 and sc.
Poppies. AZ. a. so and 75c.
Crysanthemums 25. 80. 75c. and 81.
Bluetts 49, 80, and ,5c.
Geraniums. a. c2. So. and Csc.
Cherries. % and 75c.
Roses. 25, IS. IS. c. and CSC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

We've supply second to none ever
shown In Richmond. Tho prices never
were so sn all. the variety never so COM
plete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04
The JAPANESE VIEW.
Minister Murta at Mexico, Tells Why They
Wish Hawaii to Remain Independent.

City Of Mexico, Aug. Sin an inter-
view on the Hawaiian-J Japanese con-
troversy, Yoshibuni Murta, Japanese
minister to Mexico, made the following
statement:
There are many japanese in Ha-
waii and they have rights which might
be interferred with in the event of an
ncXation. What if the United States
respected these rights? In such a case
there might be no objection on the part
of my government. However. Hawaii
is now an independent country in the
Pacific, and Japan would prefer to have
it kept independent.
Even if the United States should
carry out their policy Of non-interfer-
ence in European or eastern affairs, in
case the island should become part of
the American union, some contingency
might arise forcing them to change
that policy of neutrality. For instance
Hong Kong is an important British
settlement. and if America had any
question with Great Britain, the pos
session of these island might lead as an
incident in colonial politics. to an ex-
pansion of the American domain far
beyond their present intentions. This
is the reason we prefer to have Hawaii
wholly Independent"