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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-25
Co-morrow's Concert.

The ssats for to morrow's concert
are selling very rapidly. Everyone
who eau afford it wants to hear
Donald de V, Graham and Harry
Gillig sing aud everyone possessing
the first instinct Of music wants to
listen to the harp OF Mrs. Marquardt.
1t is pretty safe to state that it
will be difficult to secure another
appearance at our Opera House of
the talented musicians. They are
mainly here for fun and it has cost
considerable persuasion to induce
them to be heard in public. Re-
luctantly they said yes, now we
must all be there and say "Bravo."
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waii. Reckless demagogues started
the cry that the cruiser Philadel-
phia, which was then lying at Homo
lulu, had been making warlike
'demoustratiops,' and when asked
what these demonstrations con-
sisted Of, they answered that un-
usual commotions were several times
observable on board the ship. When
asked for an explanation of this the
Admiral who had charge OF the
station exploded the demonstration
theory by pointing out that
that which had been described as an
unusual commotion was simply the
execution of certain extra drills
which the regulations OF the navy
department require the execution Of
every three months. 1t is to be
added that there is not aud never
was 'an existing republican govern
ment in Hawaii and that the legiti-
mate government OF the country was
not "a despotic monarchy The
so-called monarchy was one in
name only. Parliament ruled the
country, through the ministry
which was simply committee Of
Parliament. The sovereign exer-
cised little or no authority. Queen
Liliuokalani did not exercise one
ninetieth part OF the authority that
is welded by President Dole, aud,
as matter of truth, the government
Of Queen Liiuokalani was a repub.
lie in reality, though a monarchy in
name, while the present government
is despotc oligarchy Gas the Chro
nicle has several times admitted)
though republic in name"
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remained neutral or evsA supported
tho Government to which he was
accredited.
Mr.. Cleveland has proven himself
a longheaded, wise statesman. He
has realized the fact that the United
States cannot afford to pick up any
bone which may bring them into
contention with European powers.
He has steered clear of Hawaii, he
has left Spain and Cuba to fight
their own battle. Remarkable as it
may appear we feel satisfied that the
foreign policy Of Cleveland will be
adopted by his successor in the
presidential Office and that McKin-
ley will leave Cuba and Hawaii
severely alone, on the principles ad-
vanced by John Quincy Adams and
others.
Hawaii may never receive the
redress due her from the hands of
the United States; but we believe
that every future statesman holding
the responsible Office OF Chief Elk
ecutive of the Great Republic will
be confronted with the question
"How About Hawaii?" There is
great wrong to be undone and we
feel confident that some day the
Messiah OF truth snd justice will APP
pear and find more faithful servants
than has Grover Cleveland. And
then Aloha Hawaii.
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TOPICS OF The DAY.

An elderly and respected native
applied to an old resident for work
a few days since, and the applica-
ton led up to the following CONVEX
sation. The resident said; | heard
that you had taken the oath of al.
legiance to this Government. Yes,
said the native, l could be hungry
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-25
LEWIS & co.

In an establishment like
ours so many things for the
table may be found that it is
difficult to make selection. We
make an effort to secure only
the best obtainable and the re-
suit is, that our list of customers
is large.
We have genuine Scotch her.
rings and bloater mackerel
either of which will be found
excellent. An entirely new arti-
Gle to this market is concentrated
Tomatoes, Golden Pheasant
brand. Lewis & Co.'s Maltese
brand of Asparagus and Lewis
uncovered hams. These are
goods we can recommend and
persons who have tried them
once return a second time.
Smyrna figs and FARD dates,
new crop are especially fine.
Genuine New York Sage Cheese
is another delicacy not often
found in Honolulu but we have
a stock Of it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-25

A San Francisco weekly literary
Journal, the Pacific Town Talk,
takes very strong grounds against
certain articles in the San Francisco
Chronicle attacking the position OF
President Cleveland in the Hawai-
ian, Venezuelan and Cuban affairs.
So far as regards President Cleve-
land, Congress and Hawaii, it says:
"Ths expression 'in Hawaii Mr..
Cleveland disregarding the war
powers of Congress- is meaningless,
but nevertheless it manages to con-
vey an untrue nsinuation. The
President did not disregard the
authority Of the Congress over the
making OF war, nor did he attempt
to coerce by display of force IAN
existing republican government to
the end that a despotic monarchy
might be restored to power The
moment the Hawaiian affair assumed
a phase which contemplated resort
to force he turned it over to 'the
wider discretion of Congress- there
was no display OF naval force, by the
United States Government, at Ha
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myself and bear it, but l could not
see my children hungry, and hearing
that il l took the oath | could OBJ
tain Government work l took it.
Did you get the work7 Oh, yes; l
was employed for ten days and then
discharged. Why do you not apply
to your church people for help3 The
church will not help, for it is poor,
too; very few natives go to the
church now. The building is filed
by the pupils from Kawaihao Semi
nary, the Reformatory School, and
The Kamehsmeha Schools, This
illustrates the condition of the Ha-
waiians and the Protestant churches,
brought about by those who are re-
sponsible for the outrage OF Janus
airy, 1893.
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remained neutral or evsA supported
tho Government to which he was
accredited.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-25

The official organs apparently feel
very joyful because Mr.. j. B. Gran
stoun was awarded only $1,000 by
jury in British Columbia as dam
ages for his forcible deportation by
the Dole Smith Hitchcock admins
tration OF 1896 in this country. The
suits OF Cranstoun, Mueller, and
Johnston are de (act0 against the
Canad an Australian Steamship CO.,
but we all know, OF course, that
prior to the forcible abduction of
the men sufficient guarantees were
given to the agents OF the steamship
company by the Hawaiian Govern
ment to relieve the owners OF the
steamer OF all responsibility. Now,
the Hawaiian taxpayers will have to
"dig," and what is to our idea still
worse, will have to share the ridicule
which will cover Mr.. Dole and
his legal advisers through the i'm
becility of their actions. Mr.. Gran
stoun may not realize SIS when his
case has been settled, but he will
have the satisfaction Of vindication,
and a precedent has been establish
ed in the interests of foreigners So
journing in the Hawaiian Islands,
and a clear demonstration OF the
lack Of intelligence, legal knowledge
and common sense among our
"rulers" has been furnished. The
costs of he case of the "exiles" on
behalf of Mr.. Dole's Government
have been immense. On top OF them
The taxpayers have to pony up
$4,000, The other claims for damages
are yet to be heard from. w. o.
Smith and his tools may yet prove
a rather expensive combination to
the gentlemen who furnish Damon
with coin TO pay armies and "run-
ming" expenses.
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From Sydney for
San Francisco.

Leare Honolulu.
Alameda, Feb 4, '07
Mariposa, Mar 4 '07
Moana, Apr I, 1897
Ala eda, Apr 29, 81
Mariposa Nav 27, '97
Moana. June "a, ~
Alameda, j uly 70, 'a7
Mariposa, Aug 10, '07
N Moana, Sept 16, '97
Alameda, Oct IA, '97
Mariposa, Nov IL '97
Moans, Dec 0, 1897
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NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS
"a against W. +. Reynolds, please leave
the same. with #. J TESLA,
fo'st 327 King Street.
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Things one wishes he had not
saidl Speaking OF the Hagey cure
Mr.. Young is reported as saying:
X \ "We hope to carry the
greatest good to the largest number
of our citizens" We did not know
such was the case. Such talk will
hurt the annexation cause.
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THROUGH LINE:
From San Francisco
for Sydney.

4rriUe Honolulu.
Monowai, Feb II, '97
Alan eda, Mar II, '07
Mariposa Apr =, '97
Moan", May @, 1897
Alameda, June 3, '97
NJ riposa, July /, '97
Moana, July 20, 1897
Alameda Aug 20, '07
Mariposa, Sert 29, 81
Moana, Oct 81, 1897
Alameda, Nov l8, '97
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-25
MONDAY, JAN. 25, 1897.
HOW ABOUT HAWAII.

The following editorial paragraphs
from Harper's Weekly should be
beneficial to our annexationists, and
, to the patriots" who want to sur
render the independence OF these
islands:
"The Senate Committee has pro-
posed that Congress shall usurp this
power of the President. This in its
first offence. In the second place,
it proposes that the United States
shall violate all the principles laid
down by it's Presidents and its
Secretaries of State, and recognize
a government that does not exist.
The kind of government requisite to
satisfy the rule is described in Mr..
Clay's resolution, and no one will
contend that the insurgents have
established such government in
Cuba. Like belligerency, the ques-
tion OF independence is one of fact,
and it cannot be recognized until it
exist. Mr. John Quincy Adams said
that independence ought to be re.
cognized when 'the independence is
established as matter OF fact, so as
to leave the chance Of the opposite
party to recover their dominion
utterly desperate. Presidents Jack
son and Taylor, Secretaries Forsyth,
Buchanan, Clayton, Marcy, Cass,
Seward, and others have recognized
and followed this rule. Indeed, it
is the rule OF this government that
the independence of a revolutionary
government shall not be recognized
until, as Mr.. Seward said, lit is estab-
lished by the great body of the po-
pulation of the state it claims to
govern
"Within the intent and meaning
of this definition, there is no such
government known as the republic
OF Cuba, and therefore recogni-
tion OF one would be pretence and
an untruth, which, if it were made
by the President, who can alone
recognize new states, would be at
least an unfriendly act-perhaps an
act of war. Mr. John Quincy Adams
said, in 1922, that when sovereign
has a reasonable hope of maintain
ing his authority over insurgents,
the acknowledgement of the inde-
pendence of such insurgents would
be an international wrong"
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THE MORALS OF TAxAc.oN.

The Outlook says that at recent
hearing before the special taxation
commission in Massachusetts,, one Of
the best-known assessors in that
State gave the following testimony,
which he supported by concrete
illustrations from his many years of
experience in one Of the largest
cities OF the State: "Take the major
ity of people, whom l would call in
everything else just about as honest
as they eau be, and they would not
misrepresent for the world-but
when it comes to taxation tney are
just as dishonest as they can be, and
it is not in any one class either.
They lie about different things.
They will lie about their real estate
just as they will lie about their
personally,
This certainly bad record for
the people OF the leading New Eng
land State; the home of the A. B. G,
F. M. If it were not for the miser.
able record which our very best New
England citizens made in valuing
their sugar estates, which The In
DEPENDENT exposed, we might sug-
gest sending q missionary or two
to Boston to convert its people to
better ways; but, then, they might
steal the State House, as they did
Hawaii's.
The terse statement OF the Massa-
chusett's Assessor reminds us of the
testimony which Charles Nordhoff
and Colonel Blount bore to "the
best government these islands ever
had" The gentlemen named said
OF the persons who composed the
Provisional Government aud who
were its supporters; that they we're
eminently respectable to all appear
ances; but when questioned about
matters which led up to the outrage
Of January l7th, 1898, or which i'm
mediately followed that date, they
would lie atrociously.
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Where then were Cleveland,
Blount and the Queen Of Hawaii in
1898? III there is one fair minded
man left in Hawaii who will tell the
truth of the revolutionary days of
1868, he must admit that The sover-
eign of Hawaii had reasonable
hope" OF maintaining her authority
over the "insurgents." Mr.. Stevens
nevertheless undoubtedly for con-
sideration violated the rules OF the
great statesmen referred to, and
recognized the insurgents in Homo
lulu although he was well aware
that they we're in the wrong and
that in duty bound he should have
Evening star., 1897-02-13
support of the Government.

The posting of the books shows that the
appropriations of this Congress will exceed
billion of dollars. The sum Is large. but
the iteinized statement reveals the fact
that rone Of the money will go for waste or
extravaganza. The people are to get value
received for II all. Their representatives
have passed upon the different bills, and
have decided that the outlay should be
made. A good deal of this work is yet to
be reviewed by the Senate. but in the main
IL will stand
And ii should stand. The government of
the United States deserves. and should re-
ceive, a generous support. Its position be-
fore the world IL assured, and its allowance
should enable IL to live up to that position
To put IT upon short commons would be to
commit an act not only of folly but of In
Justice. and one which when they came to
look into the matter the people would re-
sent. For. although the cheeseparers are
never capable Of srasping the fact. the fact
always exists. that the people are proud of
Their government. and understand full well
its legitimate needs and indorse the making
Of proper provision for them.
Following these appropriations will be q
bili raising the necessary revenue to meet
Evening star., 1897-02-13

them In the preparation OF that measure
also the needs of the government. will be
borne in mind Theories about what free
trade would do for the United States, and
about making the amount Of money raised
by taxation and the amount Of money ex-
pended by the government balance to q
dollar will not this time be needed The
bitter experience of the past few years has
demonstrated that q surplus Of revenue Is
a good thing, and the people at the polls
have decided that systematic protection
shall again be the national policy.
But, despite these facts. there Is certain
to be heard again that cry about taxing the
people to death and wasting their money
in extravagant appropriations. This al
ways goes up, and stirs the air for given
time. 1t but rarely accomplishes anything
more. Now and then, in some remote dis
trict. shoucer Of the cheesepartng school
gets elected to Congress. but, fortunately
for the country, never enough of his kind
come in together to arrest progress. The
country's growth has been steadily recog-
nized and provided for. And this policy
will continue. The party which would give
the country good government must give the
government enough to live on comfortably.
and forward all useful and meritorious gov
ernmental enterprises.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Mr.. PETERS Timely Query.


Senator PETER put a pertinent inquiry
yesterday In the Senate when he asked if
something was not going to be done soon
in the way of rescuing North Capitol
street from its 'no-thoroughfare" condi-
tion, within block of the Capitol building.
The query was prompted by the passage of
the bill to open the same street to the Sol;
G1erS' Home on the north. The latter pro-
Ject IS ap excellent one, long delayed by
reason of legal complications. 1t Is not so
necessary, however, as that suggested by
Mr. PETER for the lack of continuous
street leading northward from the Capitol
mas long proved a cause OF serious embar-
rassment. The street a present is an ugly
blot on the landscape at the place where
1t ceases to be of use and dives precipi-
lately to the tracks of the Baltimore and
ONO road. In reply to Mr.. PETERS ques-
ton, Senator Mcmillan said the District
committee is now considering the matter,
doubtless meaning thereby that the COM
mittee has before it the plans for reorgan-
1zlng the B. and o. terminal system. OF
course. the reclamation of North Capitor
street is now to be regarded as a part of
this general scheme to elevate the railroad
tracks, and the present plan seems to he
TO depress the street from B street and to
sink 1t by as easy grade as possible until
II dips under the proposed viaduct that is
10 carry the tracks to the station. The
public interests would doubtless be better
served by removing the depot to the east
side of North Capitol street, so as to per-
init that thoroughfare to be improved as
It's importance deserves, without making
a tunnel of it along a portion of the way.
The city's plan contains no more striking
or beautiful feature than the three streets
that radiate from the Capitol building to
the north, east and south. and they should
be preserved as great urban arteries. East
capitol street is one of the most useful and
attractive of the city's thoroughfares and
North Capitol street would soon become
such Il released from the bonds which now
grip 1t tightly. There is special need for
the street as long as Congress procrasti-
mates in the matter of fixing the permanent
site OF the government printing office. and
thus retains the present establishment in
service, for the street in question would, If
improved. become the direct route from the
great work shop to the Capitol. which, dur
ing sessions. is its most important objective
point There is already ample reason for
desiring an early solution of the B. and o.
grade crossing problem, but it will perhaps
add somewhat to the force of the argument
In favor of speedy consideration to note
the need of improving North Capitol street,
as Mr.. PETER did Yesterday -. ~
Evening star., 1897-02-13
An Unguarded Square Mile.

The request of the Board of Trade sub
mitted to Congress through the Commits
sioners. for increase in the fire depart
ment in addition to that granted by the
House. is a modest one and should be
hcnored by action The District bill as 1t
stands contains practically no provision for
a better fire-fghting service for the city
proper. for the sole increase is in the form
of a new engine company for Anacostia.
During the debate in the House It was
stated in explanation of this item that that
suburb was virtually without protection
from fire as the nearest engine was long
distance away and it was extremely dam
gerous to run it over the bridge at a high
speed. To remedy this condition of affairs
a new engine was provided, to take The
place of one in the city, 1t was stated, the
latter to be sent to Anacostia where so
far as city fires are concerned, it will be
of no service for the same reason that it is
almost useless today for Anacostia fires
So the only gain the city gets from the
House Is a new engine in place of an cid
enc. The Beard of Trade asks for an
engine to be located III the heart of the
city. between Eighth, Tenth, u and E
streets. northwest. The property values in
this section run into the millions and there
IS no estimating the pecuniary loss That
would result from general conflagration
The proposed engine would give e measure
CT protection to an area, approximately a
mile squarr. that is now nest inadeoliateIv
guarded from fire. 1t extends on the North
to Number engine located on Massachu-
setts avenue between 4th and 5th streets.
on the south to Number T. on the south size
OF Virginia avenue near Four and a Half
street; on the east to Number 3, at the cor
her OF Delaware avenue and streets.
northeast, and on the west to Number 2
now foused on ID street near Fifteenth
street There should in fact be two new
engines stationed within this region, but
The Board of Trade. recognizing the eco
nCmical tendencies that operate to bring
the Dill below the low-water line of actual
needs asks for one new company. 1t is
very doubtful whether 4 similar case can
be found in any other American CITY. with
square mile of the best property so
meageriy protected from fire.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
As to the Senate.

In an interview In The Star of Thursday
an ex-United States Senator related briefly
the story of the defeat some years ago of
the San Domingo treaty. The treaty was
talked to death in the Senate At the out
set the instrument was very strong 1t had
the support of the national administra ton
and OF over two-thirds of the Senate. Had
1t been possible to secure an early vote on
it, the treaty would have been ratified. .
The opposition was led by Mr.. Summer
and Mr.. SchurZ. two very eminent men.
Their admirers regard them as worthy to
rank with the ablest men that have ever
sat in the Senate. In fact, their names are
often used by those who affect to despise
the present Senate and who deplore that
the Sumner and the Schurz standard does
not prevail at this day. The present Senate
Is derisiveiy characterized as a body merely
of obstruction. And yet the means en-
ployed by Mr.. Sumner and Mr.. Schurz to
defeat the San Domingo treaty was OBJ
struction. pure and simple. The majority
was not able to limit their talk, and this
they poured out so continuously and so
effectively that In the end they carried their
point and killed the treaty.
This fact Is cited now merely to show
that the Senate, which has always been
governed In the main by its present rules.
has always permitted full latitude in the
administration of those rules. And. what
is more. it shows that some Of the most
distinguished of former members Of that
body have regarded debate prolonged into
obstruction as a legitimate weapon and
have used it without hesitation against
measures to which they were opposed. 1t
is no answer to this to point out that the
San Domingo treaty was of a very different
nature from the arbitration treaty AT the
time the former was before the Senate 1t
had the championship of some Of the best
and ablest members of that body. and it
was backed. moreover. by a strong public
sentiment. But those In opposition, feeling
themselves to be right in the premises,
stood their ground against all pressure and
ciamor. and discharged their duty asi they
saw it.
If the Senate is not q court of last resort
in these matters it is nothing. And If 1t Is
such a court it should be controlled by the
influences that surround court, and no
other. Whenever. indeed. 1t comes to pass
that any measure. however meritorious, can
be damned through the Senate by special
influences from any quarter. then 1t will be
possible for its enemies to fix the stigma
of decadence firmly upon that body. The
best work the Senate can promise the coun-
try is. and WIFI continue to be, work done
in Own way