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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-11
Better Than Fighting.

The necessity Of having American
built liners repaired by British
workmeD is surely a novelty. 1t
was not only expected, but it was
confidently declared that the ST.
Paul and the St. Louis, built at
Philadelphia aud American manned,
would OUTRAGE the most celebrated
liners on the Atlantic, including the
two great Cunarders, the Campania
and the Lucauia That fond dream
was never realized; and it now ap-
pears that a certain portion of the
work put upon the American ships
named has to be done over again.
Messrs. James q George Thomson,
Clydebauk, have, at the request OF
the American Line, sent quite an
army OF riveters and caulkers to
Southampton to remedy the defects
OF the ships 20 boastfully built on
the other side. The first to receive
attention will be the St. Paul, and
her condition may be imagined from
the statement that practically the
whole hull below certain level will
have to be re-riveted. 1t is expect
ed that the sister ship, st. Louis,
will have to be treated in an exactly
similar manner. The work is to be
done with the utmost expedition,
but all the same the jobs are so ex-
tensive that they will take a con-
siderable time to execute, and it
may be expected that the Clydebank
men will take care to show the Am
erican builders and their employees
what good work is and how it can
be done. The incident is a triumph
for the Clyde, and one cannot but
wonder what Brother Jonathan will
saylas to the shocking breakdown
of the miraculous ships which we're
to give America the Blue Ribbon Of
the Atlantic. The inevitable specu-
lation on this side is that If the Am.
orleans want ships to beat the Bri-
tish Liners, they will have to get
them built in Great Britain, and es-
pecially on the Clyde. Only the
genius of the Clyde can beat the
Clyde by excelling itself We shall
wait anxiously to see what American
newspapers say about this wonder
full failure in the art Of ship-build-
ing Glasgow Herald.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-11

There are members of the English
Grand Lodge Of Freemasons who
feel strongly that the Queens long
reign should be suitably celebrated
by members of the craft of which
the eldest son of the Sovereign is
Grand Master; and it is quite posi-
BILE that great Masonic service Of
rejoicing may be arranged. No
more suitable center than st. Paul's
could be named for such a gather
ing, Should the suggestion com
mend itself to those high in author
ity, the necessary permission for the
brethren to appear in clothing in
public would be readily granted,
and the assembly would be as bril-
liant and varied in coloring as it
would be enormous and representa-
tive OF worldwide craft.-London
Times.
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Continued from, Isl page.)

the Misses Coolidge, Rev. and Mrs.
d. d. Addison, Mr.. and Mrs. Dana
Estes, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence H.,
Venner, Miss Clara B. Adams OF the
State council OF the d. r., OF Lynn /;
Rev. and Mrs. William l. Haven,
Mrs. James w. Cartwright, Miss
Laura A. Leonard of Maiden, Mrs.
S. w. LOOMS, Mrs. William Bradley
and Miss Bradley, Mrs. l.. Foster
Morse, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles a.
Stearns, Mrs. John G. Stearns, Miss
Marion H. Stearns, Mrs Elmer e,
Hudson, Mrs. William H. Young,
Miss Daniels, Mrs. William MarlaDd,
regent Of tho Phoebe Foxcroft Phil.
lips chapter, D. r., Of Andover; Mrs
Henry @. Cunningham, the Misses
Philbrick of Salem, Mrs. Nelson V.
Titus, regent of Adams chapter,
Quincy; Mrs, William II, Wardwell,
Miss Helen H. Reed and Mrs E. F.
Sears.-Bostoa Herald, Jan. 2, 1897.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-11
The Queen Receives

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Liliuoka-
lani, ex-Queen OF Hawaii, received
in her apartments at the Shoreham
this afternoon, from 3 to 5 o'clock.
Although it was not generally un.
derstood that the reception was
public, several ladies well known in
society circles presented themselves
and were introduced by Mr.. Julius
A. Palmer, who invariably address
ed Mrs Dominis as "Your Majesty"
and he spoke of her to the visitors
as "Her Royal Highness."
Those who converSed with the ex
Queen found her an intelligent,
graceful, digniied hostess, and
doubtless, as the result of the cor
diality with which she created her
callers, numerous invitations will he
pressed upon her, with such force
that she will hereafter be seen at
many functions while the gay season
lasts. The ex-Queen clearly init
mated to all questioners that she
was delighted with Washington and
It's people, and had no idea Of leav-
ing hastily.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-11
Worth $4,000 a Found.

The Continental newspapers have
been much interested of late in a
question propounded as to what is
the most expensive product in the
world. The answer given by Will
fred Fontielle is charcoal thread,
employed as flaments for incande-
scent electric lamps, which in the
shape OF filaments for 30 candle
power lamps is worth over $4,000
per pound. 1t requires 100000 Of
these filaments to make a pound,
and their total length would be
1877 miles.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-11

Looking for Wash Materials? Go
to Sachs', the largest assortment in
town.
Buffalo Beer has proved its i'm
mense popularity at the Royal, Paci-
fic and Cosmopolitan Saloons. The
celebrated Pabst is also retained
there in draft or in bottle. The in
Interchangeable check system that has
proved such a convenience to the
patrons of these popular resorts is
also in vogue.
Who built the Pantheon? We
don't mean the Pantheon of Ancient
History but the modern one on Fort
and Hotel The one with the best
reading room in the city. Why!
Jim Dodd and Enterprise beer,
friendly and courteous treatment by
all connected with it, and the fact
that everything in stock is OF the
best quality aud old Jim stands by
as true friend to all true men.
Scotch whisky has become one of
the fayorite beverages in Honolulu
during the last year. The different
business houses have competed to
find the very best brand. The Royal
Annex now claims to have imported
whisky which cannot be excelled.
r. V. r, is the name and the letters
stand for "The Very Finest" This
whisky will be served exclusively at
the Royal Annex and connoisseurs
will do we'll to step in and taste the
T, V, +,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-11
spANIARDs HIGHLY EXCITED.

The Londo cable item today has the
following: "The Cuban resolutions in
the United States Senate would be re-
garded here as little more than a
useful safety valve for the lingo sent
iment did not the Madrid kilograms
show the highly inflammable state of
the Spanish populace. 1t suggests that
they drink Rainier Beer and keep cool.
On tap or in bottles at the Criterion.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-11

The patrons OF the Empire, who
like strictly toney tonic, should
ask for the Imperial Saratoga, or
the Empire cocktail, They are deli
cate and recherche, and perfectly
blended by artists Carlyle and Jim
Olds, Jr.
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PERFECT HARNESS.

For many years past we have earn
ed the reputation of making the
very best HARNESS and Horse fit
tpgs in the Islands. Our make and
all our supplies are invariably reli-
able. Our new patrons sustain the
verdict Of the old.
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NOTICE.

g UBSORIBERS ARE RESPECTFULLY
- notified that all subscriptions are pay
able strictly in advance by the month
quarter or year.
II. J. TESLA,
49, Neua0or
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-11

Ladies Black Cotton Hose Fast
Black 1925 per dozen pairs at
Kerr's.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
A Washington Boys Success,

One of the most surprising and at the
same time gratifying things In modern
municipal politics occurred the other day
Seventy thousand votes were cast for John
Maynard Harlan. young man. practically
unknown to the voters of the city, without
experience in affairs. and standing upon an
independent platform. But he stood for an
idea that appealed to the intelligence of the
conservative business men of the COM
munity. the respectable element not tieG
wrong. He represented the desire for clean
honest government and after a brief can
ysss he secured second place in the race
against heavy odds. This was the more re-
markable in that he was not backed by a
party nor even by an organization. The
heavy vote that he polled under these ad-
verse circumstances is a tribute both 10 his
personality and to the political ideals of a
large proportion of the citizens of Chicago
The people OF the capital are especially in
terested in this achievement because of the
fact that Mr.. Harlan is virtually WASH
il gtonian. for he lived here during TIE
greater part of his life with his father.
Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court. His
good race this year gives reason 20 believe
that he will be heard from later and trat
the seeds sown IN the interest of good gov
ernment will sprout and bear fruit In fu-
tUre campaigns. Though defeated for the
mayorality the result is being hailed gen.
orally as q distinguished success.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
The Stnr In the Suburha.

In another part Of this issue will be found
an announcement that The Star will here
after be distributed to subscribers In the
suburbs of Georgetown and T .nleytown at
the same rate charged to those living in the
city proper. This step is significant of the
rapid growth of the city and Is the last of
series OF similar extensions that have
tended TO ignore the artificial boundary OF
Florida avenue and to create. so far as
the circulation of The Star Is concerned a
Greater Washington. This policy might
profitably be followed by other public and
semi-public business concerns. The local
suburban movement has been steady and
progressive for several years. Tracts OF
previously vacant land and great areas
cnly short time ago devoted to agricul-
ture are Eow included in the residential
section. handsome houses are being built in
every direction and the tide of popula tion
Is strong and resistless toward the
free spaces of the suburbs One by one
the various suburban communities have
been included in the city system of delivery
at city rates. and the present extension
Low completes the list. This action is sig
nificant beyond its effect on those imme.
diately concerned for 1t marks an era ir
local affairs.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
civn Service In the Archi,ecr. ONCE,

There can be no reasonable objection to
the principle underlying Secretary Cages
plan to have the supervising architect of
the Treasury appointed after a modified
form Of civil service examination The
Secretary's theory is that the technical
questions requisite 10 demonstrate the real
Illness of candidates for the position can
lest be framed and the answers to them
examined by men prominent In the ranks
OF architects. familiar with the needs of
the profession and keen to discriminate
between real worth and superficial smart
ness in the art This Is probably true. The
civil service questions are no; always ex-
actly fitted TO develop the specific talents
needed by the service. though as a rule
they uncover the general qualifications and
deficiencies of applicants. The Secretary is
not necessarily antagonistic to the civil
service reform Idea IN making this suy-
sestion. but rather takes advanced ground
on its line. for no better method of dis
covering true merit could be devised than
Evening star., 1897-04-10

that proposed by him. The ordinary SER
vice examination will amply suffice for the
subordinate positions in the bureau. with
here and there a touch of technical testing
for certain places There Is one thing to be
considered In this connection that may as
well be settled at once. The protection af-
forded by the civil service law should not
in Justice be continued to cover this office
without test of the incumbent. Other
wise the rule might operate to its own dis
proving. This is especially true II the Sec
retary's plan of instituting a technical ex-
animation should be adopted. The fairest
and best way under the Giro
would be to open the office to competition
under the new conditions, and to allow all
Corners to try the ordeal. including the In
cumbent. The accident of his incumbency
at the time the office WAS placed under the
protection of the law should not operate
to deprive the government of the chance
to secure without delay a better man for
the place If possible What Is wanted in
this case Is the best available man for
supervising rchitect This can be assured
ly accomplished only by fresh start.
which will give the present holder Of the
office an equal opportunity to prove that he
Is that man.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
Hawaii. Cuba and Annexation


From the New York Journal.
1t Is apparent that the question of Ha-
waiian annexation will soon come up again
fhen this country will have to decide
whether we shall have everything to do
with the Sandwich Islands or nothing.
There are arguments for and against an
nexauon. but it Is manifest that in fair
ness We should either take the islands or
abandon altogether our claim to have a
voice in the affairs of their people who
ask for permission to come to us. If we
decline II cir offer there will be no Justice
in arroSatins to ourselves the right to
forbid them to place themselves under the
protection of England, or of any European
power they may incline toward Even if
Japan should attempt to appropriate the
group We would not be in position eauit-
ably to object to her taking what we have
refused to accept.
The argument that the preponderance
of Asiatics IN the population renders 1t un-
wise to include Hawaii in our domain has
about the same weight as the objections
to the annexation of Cuba on the score of
her negro element. In passing 1t should be
said that the Cuban negro makes good
soldier. and is much above the African
average in intelligence. But were he all
that timid Tory fancy pictures him 1t
would not matter. The addition Of Cuba
and the Sandwich Islands to our posses
sions as territories would speedily trans
form them by emigration and enterprise
into American communities fit to be states.
1t is not as these two knockers at the door
of the United States at present appear
that they should be considered, but as they
would be certain to be after ten years of
secure government under American law
Both, in our opinion, should belong to the
United States. The military reasons for
their annexation are overwhelming, and
the commercial reasons are mot less COM
manding. The people of Cuba. like the peo-
pie of Hawaii are ready to join us. To re-
ject them Is stupidity to refuse two rich
gifts that would add much to our power
and wealth. If we will not accept them we
should at least not curse the Cubans and
Hawaiians with the weight of our assump-
ton of supervision over their destiny.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
The Era of Young America.

When Mr. Bryan was nominated at Chi
caSo last year the first comment heard
after that relating to his eloquent speech
related TO his age. He was the youngest
man ever invested with supreme party
leadership in this country. and. what was
more. he had easily defeated a field of
veterans for the honor. The question pro-
pounded was. had the democracy decided
to turn to its younger men?
Events since tend to answer this ques-
ton in the affirmative Mr.. Bailey is now
the democratic leader In the House at the
unusually early age of thirtythree. This
record is eclipsed only by Mr.. Clay. who
was Speaker at thirty. And now comes
the Chicago democracy and elects a man
mayor of that town at the age of thirty
seven. The record. upon the whole. is
very remarkable The combined ages of
the three foremost men in the party in
point OF present responsibility and future
expectations scarcely exceed one hundred
years
Or the republican side also are young
men of marked ability and very great
promise. Messrs. Dolliver and Cousins Of
Iowa, reckoned among the foremost ora
tors in the House. are both under forty.
Mr.. Wolcott of Colorado. as fine an orator
as the Senate has heard in recent years,
is but little past forty. Theodore Roose-
welt. " no is just re-entering national life,
is only about forty. He has distinguished
himself both i'm Iolitics and in literature.
And there are others.
1t is an era of young America Not that
nren of fifty or sixty are old, for in politics.
as in other affairs. men of that age are
considered young, and frequently perform
when little advanced in life their greatest
services. But the number of very young
men no are well to the front, and on the
way to the highest goals. is just now un-
usually large. Not before for very long
time have so many, SO we'll divided be-
tween the two leading parties and distrib-
uted as to localities. appeared en- the scene
at one time and found favor In the public
eye.
Inc circumstance is in every way note
worthy. The United States is advancing
as a nation at q splendid pace Her COM
merce is rapidly growing. Her sea power.
already considerable, is constantly being
Increased. Great progress is predicted for
the early future Does this coming era of
Increased activity accommodate itself to
this era of young men? Young men are
recommended for action. Shall our poll
tics as well as our progress bear the i'm
press Tor some years to come of the stir
ring strife and rivalry of contending coter-
les of young giants? 1t looks like it,
Evening star., 1897-04-10
An rn~a>rnnted Complaint.

When one examines and considers the
record. IL is impossible to sympathize with
those gold democrats who just now are
Railing at the republicans for their course
on the tariff question Their complaint Is
not only not justified. but II is a reflection
themselves. Can they be entirely seri-
Gus in their demand that protection be
abandoned compromised by the party
which for years has fostered that prin-
eiple?
What right have these gentlemen to
complain? The republicans last year made
40 concealment of their purposes Their
platform to the tariff was perfectly
clear They engaged. It Is true. to resis.
free coinage at 16 to 1. as an indepe ndent
act by this country. but they expressly
stated that If restored to power they would
revise the tariff on protection lines. They
meant what they 3aid. and the country at
large believed them. The gold democrats
who supported Mr.. Mckinley entered TO
protest then against this republican prom
ise. They had every reason TO know that
IL was making thousands of votes for the
republican ticket, and they evinced pleas
ure at the prospect of republican success.
Were these gentlemen really of the hope
that the republicans were playing a bunco
game Could they have persuaded them
selves that soon the victory was won
the victors would repudAte the promises
which had secured it? Were they expect
ing that men born and brought up In the
faith of protection could would execute
such a maneuver?
Hardly. The likelier explanation of the
present outgivings of these gold standard
revenue reformers is that with the passing.
for the time at least. of the danger of free
coinage. they have forgotten the true ex-
tent to which they committed themselves
last fall The sight of a protective tariff
measure arouses their oid-time ire, and
their first impulse is to smite it, regardless
OF consequences.
Aside from the tariff question and from
every other question. 1t is well for the
country that the party in power is under
taking in conscientious manner to carry
out its campaign promises. Those promises
were not made without the fullest regard
to their meaning. and very substantial
results were obtained on the strength of
them. To utterly ignore them now. there
fore. or even undertake clap-trap execu-
tiOn of them. would be all act of the bald
est bad faith. and in itself would initiate
against a return of confidence. For If the
party in power should show itself un-
worthy of confidence. how could any of it's
performances operate in the interests of
confidence?
Evening star., 1897-04-10
A Inst Reaort

Il guess" said the statesman thought
fully. that I'll have to change my methods.
l have studied all the questions of the day
faithfully and tirelessly. l have prepared
my speeches with the utmost care. l have
been faithful in my attendance at the Capt.
tol and conscientious in bestowing my vote.
But I'll have to try something else to Sc
cure the recognition that desire"
What are you going to do?"
We'll. one man has denounced hosiery
and another has declaimed against the
dress coat with brilliant results. 1 guess
I'll go in end make a hit by publicly re-
fusing to wear collar and necktie"
Evening star., 1897-04-10
A Choice of Evils.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
According to our consular reports small
pox Is epidemic at Havana, and as 1t Is
In a fair sanitary condition-that Is for the
Spanish-one can imagine the condition Of
the rest of the island. 1t needs but such
reports as these to show what relic of
medieval ignorance and cruelty. Spanish
rule Is. Cuba might we'll be in ashes as
ruled and robbed by Spain.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
His Surrcstion.

1T ought to be rule said the person
of whimsical ideas. that no diplomat shall
be able to speak the language of the coun-
try to which he Is sent"
Il don't quite see the object of that"
"Then he couldn't issue anything without
having them go through the hands of a
translator and getting time to realize just
how they will sornd.'
Evening star., 1897-04-10

A New York man has gotten into diff
Guilty by living exclusively on borrowed
money. His enterprise might have lasted
longer had he not undertaken to carry II
on as an individual instead Of as a stock
company
Evening star., 1897-04-10

Steps should he taken to do away with
al possibility that new employees of the
government printing office may have rea-
son TO feel that they received appointments
jest in time 20 be In at the COLLAPSE
Evening star., 1897-04-10
SHOOTING STARS,
A Tinke Of JeaIouax,

Il hear" said one man, that the Presi-
dent has filled the place that you thought
was SO well adapted to your capacities
You were misinformed." was the reply,
with manner of studied hauteur: "he has
appointed another man to the position, but
he hasn't filed it."
Evening star., 1897-04-10
MisanthrOpic.


His manner showed detection, as he stood
upon the curb:
His pensive mood was one It scarce seemed
proper to disturb.
But the hope Of giving aid to trouble
stricken human kind
Bade the loiterer pause and ask him what
great grief was on his mind.
And he answered. with sigh,
This here tear-drop in my eye
Is occasioned by bitter sense of loss:
The world improves. they say.
Yet 1 sadly learnt today
That you can't git SO fur a hoss!
"Oh, what's the use O. hopin' that our fel-
bowman will rise,
TIL the world can move in plenty, with q
temper allus wise.
II our cherished expectations in all things
includin' stock,
Is so fble to collapse with such a discon-
certin' shock?
What's the good O. books an song,
Meant to educate the throng,
When the market all your hopes t.
naught will toss:
When the only valued things
Is pneumatic tires an springs,
And you can't git SO fur hoss?'
Evening star., 1897-04-10

II Is almost irreverent TO assume that the
western voters would express any dissatis-
faction with the Dingley bill until after
the Senate got through amending it,
Evening star., 1897-04-10

1t may be as a matter OF senatorial cour-
tesy that New York's mayor shows a dis
inclination to let the consolida tIon charter
get past him without few amendments.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
The Stny-Away Vote.

From the Cleveland Leader.
1t is barely possible that some of these
democratic victories are due to the fact
that so many republicans are stin board
ing in Washington.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

AS the Carnegie firm controls the supply
OF armor plate. and the government prac-
ticaiiy controls the demand for it an in
teresting clash of monopolies appears to be
imninent.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

Perhaps Secretary Long may in time
deem 1t a fitting compliment to name a
torpedo boat THE VIM. E. Chandler"