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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20
FRIDAY, AUG, 20, 1897.
sPAIN's SORROW.

In the assassination of Mr.. Cano-
vas del Castillo, the Premier OF the
Spanish Government, Spain loses a
true patriot and man whose SER
vices at the present time can i'll af-
ford to be spared. Spain stands in
a very peculiar and unenviable posi-
tion among the nations of the world
to-day. The Carlistic party desir-
ing the return of the Bourbon
dynasty is as strong as ever. A re-
publican party composed Of the
rabble and the radicals is always to
the front as opposing the powers
that be; the colonies of Spain are
trying to break away from the mo.
ther country, to jump from the fry
ing pan into the fire, and Spain's
relations with foreign powers are
far from satisfactory to the peace OF
the world. The death Of Cauovas
ut this moment is to be deeply de-
plored. He was conservative, es-
teemed and careful statesman. His
successor may be the means of
throwing the world into strife, trou-
BILE and war, and the Spanish an
archists may have the chance of re-
GREETING and rueing as have the men
who, in 1898, threw the "dirty" wa
ter before knowing where to obtain
a cleaner fluid. The incident shows,
however, that the time has come
when anarchists, nihilists, and men
who steal countries and govern
ments in the misused name Of patri-
otism should be suppressed. Cano-
vas murder may lead to a joint ac-
tion of civilized nations which may
bear good fruits in days to come.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20
OUR DIGNITY.

The Advertiser in writing of the
Japanese Hawaiian question comes
the mslodramatic act, saying: "Ha-
waii cannot yield more than she has
and retain her dignity among ma
tions." To man up tree the dig
nifty Of the "Republio OF Hawaii" is
hardly discernible. With President
Dole carrying basket on his arm
containing the assets of Hawaii, to
which he has no better claim than
Captain Kidd had to much that he
acquired, begging the United States
to take the basket and contents be-
cause he is tired OF carrying the
load, is hardly dignified, whatever
else it may be.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

orbett--Fitzslmmons Contest

An enormous amount OF interest
is ceutered in the forthcoming pre-
sentation here on Monday evening
next Of the verioscope pictures of
the great Corbett- t-Fitzsimmons con-
test which took place at Carson
City, Nevada, on the 18th of last
March. The pictures have revolu-
tionized modern photography. The
boxing contest is presented with
such lifelike reality, that one i'm
agines they are at the contest. The
pictures have had long runs in New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chi
cago, Pittsburg and all the princi-
pal cities of the States. Clergy and
society have attended in as great
numbers as the masses. O.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20
FOREIGN NEWS NOTES.

The murder OF Premier Canovas
will cause the retirement Of General
Wsyler from Cuba.
Sir Evelyn Wood and not the
Queens son is to be appointed Adju-
tant-General Of the British Army.
Clondike continues to fiji the
American newspapers with dreams
of wealth.
Austria is angry with Bulgaria,
and Russia smiles.
The American Tennis players have
defeated their English competitors
at Chicago in every one of the three
matches.
There has been a big gold strike
in Trinity County, California.
Senator Stewart, the great silver
ite OF Nevada, has abandoned the
silver side of politics.
The U. s. S. Adams has been
ordered on another cruise and will
take in Honolulu.
The British have again strength
ened their Pacific Fleet with the
Virago and Thrasher two Of the
most modern torpedo destroyers.
The German Government has
made formal protest against the
application to German sugar Of SEQ
tion 5 of the new Tariff Act.
The coal mine strikers in the
United States are weakening.
The American silver dollar is
worth only 1876 cents as bullion.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20
The Hagey Social Club.

At meeting OF the Executive
Committee last evening the Presi-
dent Of the Club announced the
following appointments: James T.
Copeland, Secretary pro tenn, for the
remainder Of the term during the
absence from the city of Charles
Henry White. Entertainment Com
mittee for the free social on Thurs
day evening next. Professor j. w,
Yarndley, Chairman and presiding
officer; j. T. Copeland, E. b. Thomas,
j. g. M. Sheldon and Frank Gertz.
Should the weather outlook be fine
the grounds will be illuminated for
out OF door smokers who prefer it.
Another Hagey Fruit Punch will
be brewed by member, and other
sober refreshments will be present
ed Friends are cordially invited.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

And now everyone is asking who
is the Captain Pratt who was the
bosom friend, the Fidus Achates as it
were, of King Kalakaua; to whom
the King gave sundry articles that
were in the Palace when Queen Lii
liuokalani was deposed. In this
transaction the facts seem to be out
OF joint for it is not our Major Pratt
of ante-bellum says.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

Anti-Annexationists should be
trimming their torches for a big
demonstration when the visiting
Senators arrive. Possibly Mr. Dole
and his friends will loan the antis
the torches and the American flags
that were awaiting the annexation
treaty that was to arrive on the
Mariposa on the lst OF July, but
didn't. Why noti
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

would also like to learn how much
money the annexation expeditions
to Washington have cost and who
put up the coin. We only ask for
information, dear Moses, and we ex-
pect no answer.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, Aug. ~, 1927
OUR AERMOTORS

have won the palm for OK
cellence throughout the whole
Hawaiian group. They arc
found everywhere, and every
where approved. Their sales
exceed those of all other wind
mills combined. And why?
Because, not only will they
run when ALL OTHER
WINDMILLS STAND
STILL, but they require less
care and attention than any
others, being simpler and
more complete and perfect in
their construction. Ministers
Cooper and Damon are both
satisfied with them, and so is
Paul Isenberg whose pump
forces water 40, 900 feet to an
elevation Of 100 feet. We
have both the pumping and
GEARING AERMOTORS.
The latter will save you horse
power and engine for grind
ing grain, cutting feed, saw
ing wood and thousand and
one other necessities on a
ranch or plantation. In con-
nection with these marvellous
mills we carry Goulds and
Krough's TRIPLE ACTING
FORCE PUMPS, Syphon
pumps and other pumps es-
pecially adapted for Aermo-
tors. Also patent WATER
TANKS in sizes of 500,
1000, 200o, 5000, 5000 and
10000 gallons. The Aermo-
tor is victorious everywhere.
Tbs Hawaiian Hardware Co., In
26S Fort STREET,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

Ministe ter Hatch is with us again
and is reported as saying that he
cannot afford to return to Washing
ton again Well, we'll. We are sorry
to hear this. However, perhaps
MIR. Hatch may be "indooced" to re.
turn The pay should be big when
a man is asked to play game which
must inevitably be a losing one.
Raise his payl
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

Our Government is indirectly re-
sponsible for lawlessness by their
example. They burglarized king
dom and the crooks are burglarizing
the common people. Are they to
blame for that7
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

Would it not be good idea to
have Mr.. Hatch appear in public
and tell the much and long suffer
ing taxpayers OF Hawaii, what he
has done in regard to annexation
and when it is going to come. We
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

Senators Morgan, Quay, Petit
grew and Cannon were expected to
arrive at Honolulu this morning by
the Australia, in the interest OF an
nsxatiop, but they didn't. Probab-
ly they didn't remember,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

The schooner j. S North cleared
for Honolulu on August 18th, with
a cargo valued at $4,000
There are strikes in Georgian
against the employment of negroes
in Cotton Mills.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

Several OF our to-be representa-
tives are having new coats and
trousers built. How about having
some brains manufactured for their
containers?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20
TOPICS OF THE DAY,

The "nexW steamer has again ar
rived. Where is annexation? We
don't remember.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

The Advertiser says: "The shift
ing of responsibility is one Of the
most common and useful tricks in
managing State affairs" Just so,
and for an example of this shifting
policy the action Of the Government
in the steamship China affair is a
luminous object lesson.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-20

Carrie is off for the Klondyke, at
a salary OF $500 week. Her picture
in IA late San Francisco paper indi-
Gates that the soubrette doesn't
realize that it is even colder in
Alaska than in Honolulu society
when it is at the freezing point.
Allow US to suggest that an sbrevi-
ated bathing suit is not the most
suitable costume for the Klondyke.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03
Good Thing for Mr.. Howell.

Washington. March l-Mr. A. NJ
Howell of South Carolina has been,
upon the recommendation of Dr. G. w
Dabney. assistant secretary of agricul.
ture, appointed tobacco expert 10 the Of
fee of minister of mines aud agriculture
of New South Wales, Australia
Mr. Howell has had practical ez
perience in farming 10 his native State
for many years, including especially
the raising of cotton aud tabacco, aod
for considerable number of years past
has added to the position of farmer
that Of journalist. his first work in this
capacity having been Tor The News and
Courier of Charleston. He has also
served as editor of the Greenville
Daily News and of The Cotton Plant.
Mr.. Dabney's recommendation was
made in response to request Of the
government of New South Wales thai
the department. of agriculture shoald
send them a tobacco expert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03
RUNORS OF A BREAK.

Athens, Feb. 25.-The popular indig-
nation against the great powers shows
20 sign of waning, and if the people
had their way they would fight with
arms in their hands the COM bined forces
of Europe 10 defense of their right to
protect the Christians in Crete. It is
not alone among the people that tais
feeling prevails Parliamentary and
official opinion strongly favors resis-
taoce to the demands of the powers.
The joint note addressed to .he Greek
government has not yet been delivered
and the delay is unexplained Only
the Russian, Austrian and German
ministers have been Instructed by their
governments concerning the notice.
1t is reported that two Of the powers
have withdrawn from the concert II
this is true it will leave matters 10 statu
que, and will break up the concert. the
concert, the efforts of which have been
directed to overawiog Greece by
threats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03
Protest of Greeks.
Made With ssThe Force of a
Greek Nation" Against
Wrong.

Athens, March 1.-After a recess
that called forth toe protest of the op-
position, the boule, the single parlia
meutary chamber Of Greece, met to.
day. Nearly all of the members were
present aud the gallery Of the chamber
was filled with visitors, all eager tc
listen tc further authoritative state
ments of the governments position in
regard to Crete and the powers. There
was ao air of suppressed excitement
and all the patriotic references of the
speakers were applauded.
Prime Minister Delyannis announced
that be had received positive informa-
ton that the fighting at Akrotiri. which
had induced the bombardment of the
Christians position by the foreign war
ships, vas provoked by the Turks
NJ. DelyanDis denounced the BON
bardmeut of the Christians as savage
impious and unjust He said that the
blockade of Crete was iuexpiicable from
the view point of International law
He further said that be was convinced
that the admirals had acted without in.
structious
10 conclusion NJ Delyannis said
"We are a small nation and cannot
prevent such acts. but We protest
against them with the force of a grea'
uatiop We know that all great peo
Piles are with US
The prime minister was cheered
again and again as he took his seat
A dispatch received here to-day
states the insurgents have captured the
town of Kandamos, but gives 90 de.
tails Of the engagement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03
Coercion of Greece
Russian Orders Greek Troops
Withdrawn From Crete.

Berlin, Feb. 27.-Tbe news agency
dispatch from St. Petersburg published
10 the London and continental news
papers yesterday purportiog to describe
Russia's attitude on the Creation ques-
ton and asserting that the Russian gov.
ernmeut had ordered Greece to recall
her troops from Crete within three days
is now koown to be autheetic, though
it's publican has been belated. A similar
proposal issued by the ST. Petersburg
government reached the foreign off,
GERS Of Germany and the other powers
early 10 the week aud it is now said
upon unquestionable authority that it
met with remembrance from Eugland
France aud Italy, bat was asseDted to
by Germany and Austria. This propo
sal BY Russia aud the real importance
of the communication lies in the fact
that Russia IS determined upon policy
Of speedy and decisive coercion of
Greece by force of arms aud that the
nortbcrn empire is ready to apply such
measures With or without the coopera-
tiou of the powers.
The actual state of the case is that
Russia agreed to delay action for three
days only upon the strength of repre-
sentations from the British aud Fre0cb
governm euts that time ought 10 be ac-
corded to the Greek government in
which to consider its position. The
impetuous initiative taken by Russia
has certainly accelerated the negotia-
tions among the powers, which are now
turning mainly toward a procedure of
coercion. Official advices which have
been received mere from Athens have
caused the conviction that the fleets of
the allied powers must make their ap-
pearance 10 the Piraeus before the king
Of the Helenes will yield to the will OF
the concerted governments and that
his submission will certainly be accom-
pauied by the resignation of
the Greek cabinet and prob
ably by the abdicaiion of the Greek
monarch 4 semi official article in the
Pcsther- Lloyd conveys toe idea that
the Aus,ro- Hungafian government, al
Though now following the lead of Rus
sia and Germany. is very much aversc
70 Russis's style cf initiative as affirming g
her right to be regarded as the leading
power in the Balkans
10 official circles 10 Berlin, however, /,
Russia's haste 10 the matter is attribut
ed to the movements which have been
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03
Bryan in New York.
He Makes a Red Hot After
Luncheon Silver Speech.

New York, Feb. 27 "A compli-
mentry luncheon was given at Hotel
Bartholdi to-day to Wm j. Bryan.
Elicit Danforth. chairman of the
State Democratic committee, presid-
ed, and in responding TO the address
of welcome of Mr.. Danforth, Mr..
Bryan made a red hot speech, en-.
couraging the bimetallists and de-
claring that the free silver Fight must
go on. He said, in part:
"[ have never lost the opportunity
since the election to assure those WHO
labored forfree coinage here, that we.
who in the west and south have more
Of local victory to rejoice over, re-
cognize the valor with which you
made the fight do not know of
any Democrat or free silver Republi-
can or Populistwho deserves more
credit than those who made the fight
in New York city, which is the
centre of the gold influence of the
United States.
Il appreciate the work which you
have done and the moral courage
which it has required, and when the
history of those years is written
the taxtnan will have to say that
there were heroes in those days, and
that New York, New England and
the eastern States furnished their
share of those heroes.
II want to say to those who have
fought that the fight is not done 1
have found great many who had
not been with us before election day,
or on election day, who have come
to us since the election. If your ex-
perience has been the same as mine,
! you will find that there has been a
profound disappointment among many
who were led to believe that the
maintenance of the gold standard or
the positive declaration that it would
restore confidence, revive business
and bring back prosperity This has
not been the result.
1.-The gold standard is doing now
| just what it has alwas done. 1t is
helping those who own money and
hurting those who are producing
wealth.
II want to sag that the agitation
will go on until every American citizen
understands the money question, and
then, we want them to vote on it and
settle it. But | don't believe any
question can be settled through the
intimidation practiced through money
lenders aud employers Men must
be free. They must have the right
heart, and I believe the question can
not be settled until the verdict is that
of the righ. heart, and not of the
body bent down under the lash l
appreciate the opportunity to be with
the bimetallists of New York, and |
shall be glad to bring back the news
that the bimetallists of New York
are not ashamed Of the fight they
made "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03
AFRAID OF THE DAUNT.
LESS.
Not Allowed to Go to Sea
With Naval Officers
Aboard.

Washington. Feb. 26 The alleged
6libustering steamer Dauntless, in
whose behalf suit vas filed yesterday
against the collector of customs at
Jacksonville, declined to accept the
conditions imposed by the treasury de-
partment for her departure from that
port. and as a result was not permitted
to leave. 1t is learned at the treasury
department that permission was asked
By the owners of the Dauntless, then
in the custody of the collector. to per-
nit the vessel to proceed Oh wrecking
expedition to Feruandina. Fla. The
suggestion was made by the Dauutless
people that an officer of the Federal
government accompany the steamer as
custodian. The treasury department
granted the permission, imposing. how
ever, the further condition that af6da-
Wits should be furnished that there was
no intention to violate the navig alton
and neutrality laws. But the owners
Of the Dauntless declined to make the
sworn statements aud the steamer was
Obliged to remain at Jacksonville.
A renewal Of the application for per-
mission to allow the Dauntless to pro-
ceed from Jacksonville to Ferdnandina
without conditions other than the pres
euce of Federal officer On board was
made 70 the treasury department to-day.
It is unlikely that the department will
change the frat decision It is sus-
pec.ed that combination of 6libusfer-
ing expedition is being planned. The
Bermuda was reported to have left Ber-
muda for FeroanGina several days ago.
and the officers OF the revenue patrol
are on the lookout for her As Fer
nandina is also the proposed destination
of toe Dauotlcss the department off
cials think there is good ground for
proceeding with the utmost care ID deal
ing with the steamers suspected of be-
iag engaged 10 6Iibusterlug operations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03
The War in Crete.

C.nea, Feb 26 Most Of the for
eign warships that were lying in the
harbor here have left and gone to Suda
Bay. where there is better anchorage
taau here. 1t is likely, however, that
their presence here will again be re-
quired. as the situation has become
more critical than ever before. and it
would DOT be surprising if conflict
should occur. 10 one respect the in-
terpositiou of tbs powers has bad bad
effect. 10 that it has led the Moslems TO
believe that Europe is back Of them in
their combat with the Christians AS
a result there are this afternoon 5000
Moslem fighting meu, besides the
Turkish soldiers, all heavily armed,
paradiug the streets Of the city and
demanding the blood of the Christian
dogs who have dared to question the
rights CT the Turks to rule them The
combined forces that have been landed
by the several powers numbered only
800 men. and it is believed that with
oct the aid Of the warsbips they would
prove of 10 avail 10 preserving order
10 The city.
The popular passion has been added
to by Isbmael Pasha, the acting gov
ernor. who has circulated false stories
to the effect that the Greek troops are
mutilatipg Moslem children. The
governor knows these stories to be ID
true and apparently his only object is
to create among the Moslems deeper
hatred Of the Christians and to further
excite the desire for revenge. He is
carrying matters with high hand an:
it is likely that the powers will have to
check bis ardor in behalf of the Turks
Accompanied by an armed body Of
Turks he left Gambia to-day and oc-
cupied strategic positions in the vici-
pity Of the city from which he attacked
the Christians, causing serious losses
to them. The commanders of the war
ships remaining in the harbor protest
ed to the governor against breaking the
arnistice. but the protest was UNDECIDED.
The admirals commanding the foreign
fleets have been notified of Isbmael's
actiou aud there is much speculation as
TO the course they will pursue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03

Taxes will be higher this year. They
are getting almost uubearable. The
large appropriations will have to be
shaved down, and the creation of new
Offices must be abandoned. or things
will get 10 such shape that after awhile
we cant pay them at all -Wateree
Messenger.
New York. Feb. 27.-Charles Par
sons. president of the South Carolina
Railroad company, when seen to-day
would Deither deny nor confirm the dis
patch from Augusta, Ga, that this
road had acquired the Augusta South.
ern railroad.
Lincoln, Neb F eb. 27.-Tbe ex-
State treasurer, JOS BARLEY, is to-
night nominaily in the custody Of the
sheriff with a possibility Of going to
Jail in the event of his inability to Sc
cure bail Decisive action in the short
ahes of the ex-treasurer. aggregatipg
halt million dollars, was taken To-Day
by Attorney General Smyth. who swore
out a warrant in the county court,
charging him with embezzlemept oI
State funds in the sum Of $537, 1862
Charlotte. N. c., Feb. 27.-Dr. J
Kipyoup, past assistant surgeon, was
in the city tonight en- route from
Washington to Habona. where he had
been sent TO inspect quarantine condi-
ton, and he will report at once to Sur
geon Wyman. There are 5000 cases
of smallpox in Habaua There were
100 deaths last week
Dr. Lawrence was in a cemetary
at Plymouth the other day, when he
saw an old man weeping over a
tombstone "Ilave you lost dear
relative 2" he asked with sympathy
NO" said the man, pointing to the
inscription, that said Here lies a
lawyer and an honest man, y "but |
was wondering how they came to
lay two poor fellws in one grave. "
-Ex.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03

made by Servia and Bulgaria toward
an offensive alliance against Turkey
King Alexander of Servia will start
from Belgrade for Sofa tomorrow TO
confer with Prince Ferdinand Of Bull
garia upon the situation, and, accord
ing to a dispatch published in The
governments OF Bulgaria and Servia
have demanded from the porte an ex-
planation of the mas.ing Of Turkish
troops upon the frontier of those states.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-03
GIVEN HER OWN TINE

Atheus, March The ultim atum
served upon the Greek government by
the powers insisting upon the With
drawal of the Greek army of occupa-
tiop from Crete and the recall of the
Greek war vessels from Cretan waters.
does uot specify any date upon which
the evacuation must be accomplished,
but leaves the time open to the conve-
uience of Greece in completing the
necessary arrangements.