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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
JAPAN AFTER GUARANTEES.
Minister HOshi Discusses Hawaiian
Annexation With Secretary Sherman

Minister HOshi Discusses Hawaiian
Annexation With Secretary Sherman.
Minister Hoshi of Japan was in confer
ence with Secretary Sherman at the State
Department today. The status of the nego-
tiationD over the annexation of Hawaii to
the United States has materially changed
since the minister's return from Japan.
There is no further protest on the part of
the Japanese government to the annexation
of the islands, and, indeed, 1t Is asserted
that Japans policy never went to the ex-
tent of positive protest.
In any event, that branch of the question
is considered closed. and the present pur-
pose of the Japanese authorities lis to Sc
cure specific assurances from the United
States that in case Hawaii is annexed all
Japanese interests will be fully protected
In the last letter Secretary Sherman wrote
to Minister Hoshi, on the subject Of annex
alton, he made prominent the assurance
that all Japanese interests in Hawaii would
be amply safeguarded. The desire, there
fore, is to convert this general assurance
into specific guarantees on all the matters
in which japan has an, interest in Hawaii
1t is said that this does not include an as
surance of the continuance of the existing
immigration treaty between Japan and Ha-
wall, as that is rcvocable by its terms in
six months, and the revocation would apply
in case Hawaii became part Of the United
States. There is likely to be considerable
difference, and rather long negotiations,
over the exact extent of the guarantees to
be given Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Golden Chain Smoker.

A smoker was held by National Lodge
No 1O1, Order of the Golden Chain at ola
9th street northwest, the night of the 10th
instant. During the evening the following
officers were elected for the ensuing term:
Commander, S. H. Turner; vice commander,
W. j. Chandler; assistant commander, s
w Bruner; prelate. X. S. Denny; secretary,
d. C. Spencer; collector, ]. D. Parker;
treasurer, J. Spliedt; guide. ]. F. Eastwood;
guardian, G.. W. Mercer; sentinel. H. T. Ty-
Ter Messrs. Dobson, Denny and Turner
were appointed to audit receipts and dis
burSementS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
OMAHA EXPOSITION STAMPS.
A Series to BE Issued by the Post
Office Department..

The Post Office Department will issue a
series of exposition stamps for the Trans
Mississippi and Omaha exposition, which
takes place in Omaha next year. While
the details of the new issue have not been
worked out as to design and color the
Postmaster General has ordered the de-
nominations of them. They are to be of
l cent 2 cent, cent, 10 cent and 81
These stamps will be issued from the post
offices throughout the country to all who
Apply, but will not retire the regular
stamps. as was the case with the Column
bian stamps The new issue was proposed
by Editor Edward Rosewater of the Omaha
Bee, who is a prime mover in the expo
sition. The post office officials as stated
above, have not decided upon any of the
details. and are DESTROYS of securing sus-
gestions as to design.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

The civil service commission announces
that the examination which was scheduled
to be held in this and other cities January
for the position of computer in the Maui
teal Almanac office has been postponed to
January 10 and II, it being found that 1t
will be necessary to give two days for the
examination. Few applications have as yet
been received for examination for this po-
sition. All persons desiring to compete
should write to the commission at once
for application blanks and information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Furniture Goes Up I'm Flames.

CHICAGO, December 22.-Fire today de-
stroyed the three-story brick warehouse of
the Andrews Furniture Company. 22d and
Fisk streets. The warehouse was filled with
finished goods. all of which burned. For
time the factory building, a seven-story
structure to the south of the warehouse.
vas In danger, but the flames were confined
10 the warehouse. Loss about 100000 The
loss is fully covered by insurance Three
hremen were injured, none seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
JaDanesc House Removed.

The Japanese house at the National
Museum has been removed on account Of
the exigencies of space, and it will no more
delight the children of Washington and
their friends. The house occupied a space
in the northern side of the building In
order that the children will not he altogeth-
er disappointed, however. a little model
will be constructed, which will serve all
the purposes of the original The interior
arrangements will be perfectly shown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Boys Leggin IS.
California Oranges Frosted.

hco ANGELES, Cal, December 22.-The
orange and lemon crop of southern Cali
lornia nave been injured by frost during a
succession of cold nights The fact thai
oranges do not show the effect of the frost
lcr from two weeks to a month after the
cola weather renders the extent of the
damage very uncertain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

The low price of sugar in Jamaica, 1t is
alleged. has bankrupted many Of the mer-
ton on the island.
Mayor Thos f. McCorkle of Lexington,
Va, imposed a fine Of 500 on the United
States Express Company, which refused to
pay the annual license of $40 imposed by
the town on express companies doing busi-
ness there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Opposes Widening T. Street,

Thomas w. Gilmer of 545 Florida ave-
nue. northwest has written Mr.. Mcmillan,
chairman of the Senate committee on the
District of Columbia, protesting against the
widening of street from I'd to 9th streets.
He suggests that as that street between
the bounds named is paved and handsomely
improved the cost of the widening would
be out of proportion to the advantage
gained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
For Attempted Pension Fraud.

The pension office has received the fol-
lowing notice:
Joseph Lewis arrested in Brooklyn. N
Y, charged with making a false affidavit
in the quarterly voucher for pension due
August 4, 1897. to Mary A. Haggerty
widow, certificate No. PATIO, was after
a hearing, December IS. before United
States Commissioner Oakley. held in bond
Of 81, 600 for action of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
DR.. Drake to Go to China.

STAMFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal, Decem-
Der 22.-Dr Noah Fields Drake. a graduate
student in geology here since 1898 has been
rendered and accepted a position in the
Ifen Tsin University, China, and will leave
here for the orient on the first Of February.
he Will be major professor of mining engi-
neering and geology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Can't. shillins,s Resignation.

The resignation of Capt Edgar A. Snil-
ling. Company B. I'd Battalion of the Dis
trict National Guard, has been received at
the War Department, and will be accepted
by the Secretary of War in the ordinary
routine Of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
German Warship. on 10 th,n.

PORTSMOUTH, December 22-The Gar
man warskips Deutschland and Gefton. un-
DER command of Prince Henry of Prussia.
started today for Gibraltar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

Capt John Biddle. Corps of Engineers,
stationed at Nashville, Tenn, has been
nominated by the Secretary of War, on tho
recommendation of Gen. Wilson, chief Of
engineers as delegate of the United
States to the eighth international congress
of navigation to be held at Brussels in
July 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
BANQUET to Mr.. Detwiler.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. December d.
M. B. Detwiler of Harrisburg, Pa, grand
ez allied ruler Of the Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order Of Elks who is in this city
was the guest last night of the San Fran
cisco Lodge Of Elks at banquet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Oakland Against PuxiIi.m.

CHICAGO, December pa special from
San Francisco says Oakland has declared
against pugilism, so Young Critic cannot
fight Mcconnell in that city as planned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
steamship Arrivals.

At New York-kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse
from Bremen; Amsterdam, from Rotter-
dam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

NEW YORK, December 22.-Mrs Balling-
ton Booth, who is suffering from aneurism,
passed a quiet night and was somewhat
improved this morning, but her condition
Is still very serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

w. c. Mcdonnell of Montreal has given
$4,000 more to McGill University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Fourth Floor Special Prices.
Good until II 30 tomorrow morning)

G n . for a SO Combination Desk and Book Case
" .-- s. 81 for IA S1U Oak Book Case with
d. uhle glass doors SO for Sl2 oak Dressing
Case. with drawers and mirrors
81 OS for 81 ~ Solid Mahogany Desk,
- $40 for $3.50 Oak Hall Hat Rack
with mirror and umbrella stand 70. S12 for a So
Mahogany Reception Chair. upholstered in silk
dainask s3.eY for Mahogany Rocker with
figured velvet upholstery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Tonight . .
From
6 to 0::3O.
. Tomorrow
forming,
s to 1 1 80.

When the gong sounds tomorrow nTlornng==at
1880 sharp==the following special prices will posi-
lively be discontinued:
lU discount off the prices marked all Floren-
Brass Goods consisting Mirrors Candelabra
ed ranging 4S off all Hca 3rac
and Cut Glass pieces that beauiy basement
the dainty Cups, Saucers and Plates SOC S3O8
off the Celuod Toilet Articles from for single SI20S
for complete all 1893 Calendars
all Black Wool Silk Fabrics sold lengths Waist, Skirt
complete dress. per off Wraps and Suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

* an for fine S. Mahogany Table. 81 9S
for $5."s Table. 81 IS for So 81
Table. e. s1.SS for u $3.50 Table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

81 OS for s2.4s Japanese Fire Screens.
" fold. All colors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
First Floor Special Prices.
Good until 80 tomorrow morning)

no. for those soc Boxes. containing three pairs
wv Ladies Fast Black Stockings, with i'm
proved Ribbed tops
c. for the Sc to $3.50 silk Umbrellas for ladies'
~ and gentlemen. Handles that make I'll.
expensive.
n0c for 81 . Kid-body American Beauty
wv Dolls. % for those marked 81 SO.
S2:3 for those marked s3.49. 81. 10 for those
marked 81 ~
nnr for Cloth-bound Copyright Books. publish
wv Cd To sell at 81 Only few Come for
them tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

"a EfO for 81 Mahogany Music Cabirct. with
door. So 9S for Il $50 Cabinet
Ss.3s for $50 cabinet. 80 for a $500 Cab
met.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
f. X t a :

dozen andkerchefs York this after
be sale here tonight Guaranteed pure linen puaran
teed best OF 2c with dainty embroidered
only for Two for price of Regular patrons are in
formed that advised to take
prompt advantage of the seasons best bargain.
Open until o:3o tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

&dDc for 81 % Hobby Horses on Rockers
| w And S9c fer the 81 % Biackboards, with
| revolving copy sheet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

O2r- for sl.35 Doll Carriages. with reed body,
nicely upholstered. Complete, TO the para
| sol and rod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

| 90 AZ for the $3.50 Solid Oak Desk, IS inches
| ~S' W. high. Complete with drawers pigeon
holes. etc, etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

Soc for Ladies' Fleece Lined Astrakhan Gloves
with Kid palms. % for the Mems
Sl.5O Gloves. Boxed
EC for 25c Books-the Fleur de Lis series
The most wanted titles are here to choose
from.
SD Or for the $3.50 Mackintoshes for ladies'
Note the double cape with velvet col
lar and plaid lining.
zCC for 81 size Sterling Silver Toilet Articles
for ladies'. men and children. Best variety
as well as least price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

| S1 ST to 81 a.. for the 81 9s to So % Silk
! Boxes for handkerchiefs, scarfs, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

!: Boys Xmas Furnishings.
Boys Fancy suspenders. each 1Sc
Boys Neckwear-all styles, new DE-,
patterLs-Special value for. ...... AON.
Boys Boys Handkerchiefs fancy B for G8c
DOruers ..-................ " 1SA NV
Boys Fleece-lirCd Dogskin en-
Gloves, in tan shldes-Spccial. OVS.
Little Boys Linen Cape Collars. Or
straight and turnover points, for SOSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

Roc for SOC Framed Pictures, some Of them
works of art, looking worth as many
dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

Sports and Games.
New Fancy Checker Boards. DC
Checker Board and Checkers. 1Oc
Fancy Wood Dominoes, per set. ..... 1Oe
Composition Dominces. per set-usually
Doc. - special. Observation-Disclosures. 33c.
Bicycle Playing Calds 25c. kind for iSc.
Trophy Whist Cards. Worth Soc. For 3sc
Poker Chips, per 1CO-............. 29c.
2 and 3-blade Pocket Knives warrant
ed worth I5c. and 81. for. iSc.
King Air Guns, shoot T. b. shot $500 So.
Whitley Exercsers. gagged to any
teISlon .SS
Saks No / Rugby Foot Balls. regula-
lion size Observation-Disclosures. I3S
Mems Size Red Kid Boxing Gloves
worth So u set. ....S14S
Mems PLAN Roll Neck Sweaters. in
all colors- 81 50 grade fer. Sl.0o
Boys Sweaters. with stripes collar.
cuffs and AROUND bottcm-Sl % quail
The Yankee Watch, a warranted time
Keeper Observation-Disclosures. ?.,c.
plete, without cards. ............$2.3S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

Regular So value Romeo shape. in
sia Calf and Black Wei Kid.
hand-sewed and turn sole. ALI G \
sizes ..-...-. ..-......-........ " u
Black and Wine Wei Kid and Tan
STA Calf Slippers, in opera shape. G 1l
Worth S2-Ior. Observation-Disclosures. "
Regular S25o value Columbia shat
Tan and Black. with patent
leather trimmings, hand-sewed. C n
All sizes. Observation-Disclosures. " U
Regular Sl.15 value Black and
Tan Slippers, opera shape. All G n
sizes NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. " v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Mems Fine Suits.

Mems Fine Suits.
Single and Double breasted All-wool Chev-
lot Sack Suits. in neat plaid and mixed
patterns; perfec. in ii. and care 81 Em
fully made. Worth SlU- for. go. ID eOW
Lot If English Plaid Chcviot Single and
pouhle-hreasted Sack Suits. Tired with
Italian cloth and facings tapped with satin:
pants cut small al knee and bottom @ r m
equal to usual Sl2.J0 value-for.... % W
Lot Of Double breasted Black and Elue
chcyiot Suits: guaranteed all wool and fast
colcr; lined with clay and satin across the
shoulders. Nobody duplicate this
grade Of cheviot under So. SD EGD
spectral .-------.--.- W ~ -oO ~
Neat Plaid Scotch cheyi"t 3-butt"n Single
breasted Sack Suits. lined with clay and
satin across the shoulders; narrow taued
seams: artistically tailored and perfect fit
ting. Usual value. SIS. For the hol- c n e
idays the price is. ........-..... - ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
ANNEX HAWAII.
This In Strongly Urged by President
Mckinley.

By special message, dated the 10th of
June last, laid before the senate treaty
Sa n ta sYe ahe Of e
poration Of the Hawaiian islands as an
integral part Of the United mi States . and
removed the injunction of secrecy, al
though the treaty is still pending before
that body, the subject may be properly
necessary action of the ccagress is re-
quired to determine by legi3ia ton many
details of the eventual union should the
believe It Should be. ~ ~
While consistently disavowing from a
very early period any aggressive policy
Of in to as Hawaan
through three-quarters of century has
proclaimed the vital interest Of the United
States in the independent life of the ISL
ands and their intimate commercial de-
pendence upon this country At the same
time it has been repeatedly asserted that
in no event could the entity of Hawaiian
islands under the domination or influence
of another power than the United States.
Under these circumstances the logic of
fore offered, but declined, should in the
ripeness of time come about as the nat
ural result Of the strengthening ties that
bind US to thGse r. is sh and be realized
without amendment by the senate and
president Of tue republic Of Hawaii on
awaits the favorable ecti,n u the Amer
lean senate to effect the cor1plete ABSORB.
ton Of the Islands into the domain Of
the s w1ted naa sba be- the
relation thereof to the United States. the
character Of the local administration,
the quality. and degree e. the elective
sion of the federal laws to the territory,
or the enactment Of special laws to fit
the peculiar condition thereof, the regula-
tRsreln are nsea all maters 1 Which 1t the treaty.
has wisely relegated to congress.
II the treaty is confirmed as every con-
of dignity and @
avoiding abrupt assimilation of elements
perhaps hardly yet fitted to share in the
highest franchises of citizenship and hay
lions, the most just provisions for self
rule in local matters with the largest
political liberties as an integral part Of
Hawaiians. No less is due to a people,
who after nearly five years of demon
strated capacity to fulfil the obligations
own free will to merge their destinies in
our body polite.
The questions which have arisen be-
a Of aMa by of
igrating to the islands. under the
observation-disclosures convention of 1885 are
In a satisfactory stage of settlement by
negotiation This government has not
been invited to mediate and on the other
ha I'D has sought no Intervention in that
matter further than to evince it's kind
Hest disposition toward such a speedy
ereign states in interest as shall COM
port with equity and honor. 1t is crafty
Ing to learn that the apprshensions, at
first displayed on the part OF Japan lest
through annexation might impair priv
ileges to which Japan honorably laid
claim have given place to confidence In
the uprigh:ness of this government and
in the sincerity of its purpose to deal
with all possible Interior y lestions in the
broadcast spirit OF friendlinesS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
NicaraRua Canal and Some DfplO-
matte Complications.

AS to the representations of this gov.
ernment to Nicaragua. Salvador and
Costa Rica, l have concluded that Mr..
o rhs uned saes to The states Of
Nicaragua, Costa Rica ard salvador.
shall proceed to San Jose, Costa RIGA,
and there temporarily establish the head
three states. / took this action for what
| regarded as tile paramount interests
of this country. 1t was developed upon
an investigation by the. secretary of state
that the government of Nicaragua, while
not unwilling to receive Mr.. Merry in
his diplomatic quality, was unable to do
so because of the compact concluded June
20. 1895, whereby that republic and those
is known as the Greater Republic Of Cen
trail America, had surrendered to the rep
resentative diet their right to receive
and send diplomatic agents: Inc aiet was
was not accredited to that body. l could
not accredit him to that body because
the appropriation law of congress did
minister to Managua. has been directed
to- present his letters of recall.
Mr.. Godfrey Hunter has likewise been
accredited to the governments of Guate-
mala and Honduras the same as his pre-.
decessor. Guatemala is not member OF
the greater Republic of Central America.
but Honduras is. Should this latter gov
ernment decline to receive him he has is
government and await its further i'll
Structions.
subject of large. Importance to our
t the part OF Of the people is tie completion
Of the great Highway of trade between
the Atlantic and Pacific. known as the
Nicaraguan canal. Its utility and value
mitted. The commission appointed under
date Of July "a last, Ito continue the
surveys and exactlons authorized by the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

public. Finally, all conflicts Of jurisdic-
pal, provincial and insular assemblies, or
between the latter and the insular execu-
may not be referable to the central gov
eminent for decision shall be submitted to
the courts:
That the govern nent of Sagasta has en-
tered upon u course from which recession
with honor is impossible, can hardly be
questioned; that IN the few weeks It has
ity Of its professions is undeniable. I
shall not impugn its sincerity, nor should
impatience be suffered to efnbarrass 1t In
the task 1t has undertaken. It is honest
ly due to Spain and to our friendly rela-
tons with Spain, that she should be given
q reasonable chance to realize her expec-
tations and to prove the asserted eff
she stands irrevocabiy committed. She
has recalled the commander whose brutal
orders infamed the American mind and
shocked the civilized world; She has mod
and has undertaken to care for the help
less and permit those who desire to re-
sumo the cultivation of their fields to do
so, and assures them the protection of the
Spanish government In their lawful occu-
pations. She has just released the Com
petitor prisoners, heretofore sentenced to
death and viii have been the subject Of
repeated diplomatic correspondence dur
ing this and the preceding administra-
ton. Not a single American citizen is
now III arrest or confinement in Cuba of
whom this government has any knowl-
edge.
The near future would demonstrate
whether the Indispensable condition of a
righteous peace. just alike to the, Cubans
and to Spain, as we'll as equitable to all
our interests so intimately involved in the
welfare of Cuba, is likely to Se attained.
If not, the exigency of further and other
action by the United, States will remain
to be taken. When that time comes that
action will be determined in the line of
indisputable right and duty. 1t will be
faced without misgiving or hesitatfng in
the light of the obligation this govern
ment owes to Itself. to the people who
have contided to it the protection of their
interests and honor, and to humanity.
Sure of the right, keeping free from all
offense ourselves. acting. only from up
right and patriotic considerations, moved
neither by passion nor self1shness the
government will continue its watchful
care over the rights and property of
American citizens, and will abate none Of
its efforts to bring about by peaceful
agencies peace which shall be ;honora-
BILE and enduring. If it shall hereafter
appear to be a duty imposed by our obli-
cations to ourselves, to ci!liization and
to humanity t. intervene WITH force, it
shall be without fault on our part and
only because the necessity for such action
will be so clear as to command the sup
port and approval of the civilized world.