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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

Comrany 4, @. G., has elected
Wray T ,yl'r, Captaiu; FL. H. Will
liams, lat Lieutenant, Alan W.
Clarke, 2 Lieutenant.
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The Cabinet is still discussing
sewerage schemes.
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All Trimmed Hats now on hand,
for L,die4 aud Children, are offered
at reduced prices this week at Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

Instructions gwen 10 singing and
voice culture by young Hawaiian,
Iuquire at this office.
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General meeting Of the Waverley
Club tomorrow evening at 1880. All
Interested 10 the constitution are in
vited to attend.
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The Scottish Thiatle Clubs ban
qnet takes place at the Arlington
Hotel this evening.
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Subscribe for The INDEPENDENT, SO
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The Y, NJ c. A will have an in
formal musical evening on Thursday
next.
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Eiss Walsh lectures at Harmony
Hall this evening
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

Grateful rains last night and early
this morning.
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Victoria Lawn, good quality 60
cen,s piece, this week at = achs.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Bobbie Burns' birthday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

An old adsge-The old book
keepers,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-25

Prinus
Is the name given Stove
which burns self-made Ke-
rosene Oil Gas.
*,,*
Economy
Is demonstrated by using
the same for what they are
intended
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Safety
Is assured in their use as
no Insurance Company pro-
vides in any way against
their use.
*#
They are made to last for
ever and no wick is used.
A quart of cold water can
be brought to a boil in three
minutes, during which time
the stove will consume only
one-hundredth part of a quart
of keros, ne.
Absolutely no danger,
smoke or odor, ait any time.
We have a $1,000 STOCK
OF PRIMUS STOVES,
RANGES, OVENS AND
FURNACES.
DO not come to look into
the matter (if you cook, un-
less you want to invest, as
they are too tempting.
". W. DIMOND 4 co,
Won Holt BLOCK
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The good people here who grasp
at straws in trying to persuade then.
selves that annexation is a pos-lbl
event, are now ST atiug that President
Dole went to Washington with ful
power to deter ue the future con
dtions Of Hawai- ia case Of au'e x
alton, and to amend the treaty IN
any manner suitable to the dem ands
and desires of the Uuited States
Government We should like to
know from whom Mr.. Dole derived
.uch an authority. The Hawaiian
Senate has ratified the annexation
treaty now before the American
Senate and neither Mr.. Dole nor any
one else on behalf OF Hawaii can
change one syllable in the text Of
the treaty. If an amended treaty
should'be ratified by the US. Senate,
it will have to be presented again to
the Hawaiian Senate for re-ratifica-
ton. Mr.. Dole has no more say in
the matter than the man in the
moon. Although he is the head and
whiskers OF military oligarchy, he
Is not yet the Car of all Hawaiians
In Whitaker's Almanac for 1895
appears the following statement
"rhe Japanese Government (Sep-
TIMBER 20) is willing to accept lO0,'
600 dollars in settlement of all
claims for damages to Japanese sub.
jects consequent upon annexation"
For utter rubbish this takes The
cake. No wonder Ministers Cooper
and Shimamura smile at the sac
curacy" of the press when they
quietly and practica ly reply to the
enquirer, "no figures have been dis
cussed; we are deain with princi
Piles 6rsr;" or to quote another
witty minister, "we are handling
theories before facts" The writer
a M. e. G, Ravenstein, has made ;
beautiful tumble Of it, for The INDE
PENDENT is not aware, nor so far al
we know is anyone else, that thu
Japanese subjects are claiming in
demnity for annexation, an &C
which has not yet occurred. Thu
same writer also states that "Hawal
or the Sandwich Islands, has becom,
a territory Of the great American
Republic" This would-be prophet
born out OF season, has, however
the modcum of sense left to ADM
that the treaty still requires tn
ratification of the United State
| sanata
The herald., 1898-03-12
SPANISH COURT
Confident That the Names Own
Magazines Exploded

HAVANA, March 11.-Today Captain
PeraI, president OF the spanish naval
court of inquiry into the cause of the Maine
disaster, granted an interview to the cor
respondent OF the Associated Press, when
he authorized him to say it was the first
and only interview he had given any news
paper on the subject of the inquiry. With
him in the naval court is Lieut.. Salas.
He has power to call in for consultation
any army or navy engineer or expert in
explosives or marine building, and he has
twice called in such.
Captain Peral said: our divers are hard
at work examining the hull of the Maine.
Great difficulty is experienced owing to
the deep mud in which the Maine is buried
and the condition of the wreck forward of
amidsnips. Inc whole forward part OF the
ship is a mass of iron and steel debris
We have hoisted up much of 1t, but in the
mud it is not always possible to tell what
parts of the ship, armor, ducks, beams or
stanchions are found, the explosion so
changed their position.
I'VE think we have located the ram or
prov, but not in the position supposed.
guns, was blown clear OF the hull into the
water on the starboard.
I'VE shall continue our work and try to
examine the hull forward down to the
keel. 1t is probable that we may propose
to the American authorities to raise the
hull by means of the floating hull, brought
from England and now In Havana harbor.
1--WE cannot believe there was an external
explosion of torpedo for the following
reasons:
"A torpedo following the line Of least
resistance must have blown great hole
in the mud at the bottom of the harbor.
No such hole was found. A torpedo must
have thrown a large mass of water into
the air if exploded at a depth of only
twenty-five feet or so, or at least have pro-
duced wave reaching the other ships and
the shore of the harbor. We have ex-
amined every one on shipboard, on shore
who saw the explosion, but no one can be
found who remarked any upheaval of the
water or big wave. A torpedo explosion
always kills fish in the vicinity No fish
were killed by the Maine disaster, as fish
ermen who have known this harbor for
many years testify.
"To produce the effects noted In the
The herald., 1898-03-12
RUSH REPAIRS
On Vessels Lying in the San Francisco
Harhor

VALLEJO, Cal, March u-EveFything
is stir and hustle at the navy yard. Hun
dreds of workmen are being added to the
usual force to rush the work of preparing
the Charleston, Philadelphia, Hartford,
Pensacola and Adams for service. The
Yorktown is awaiting repairs. but orders
have been received from the navy depart
ment regarding the work to be done on
her. The Charleston and Philadelphia
have been ordered completed at once, and
it is chiefly on their account that so many
extra employees have been added to the
pay roll, though the other departments at
the yard are also swelling their working
lists.
On Thursday the construction depart
ment sent in acquisitions for $50 extra men,
and today asked for 200 more. The regu-
lar work of the yard is proceeding as usual,
but night and day shifts will be employed
on the Charleston and Philadelphia.
The yard is amply prepared to turn out
fast work, new machinery having just been
put in and more is under course of con-
struction, which when completed will
double the capacity of the shops A mon
ster boring and turning mill is nearing
completion and a hydraulic riveting ma
chine ~ soon be in operation. The only
trouble likely to be experienced in case of
emergency is that of securing sufficient
force of workmen.
The work originally planned to be done
on the Philadelphia would require six
months, but under the present urgent call
only absolutely necessary work will be
performed, and the vessel will be ready for
sea in about four weeks. The Charleston
will be partially tested next week.
The herald., 1898-03-12
SHARKEY FOUGHT P0UL
IN Hu z1ToHrs no Dz11A7
CHoxNsxx
THE BOUT DECLARED A DRAW
The Sailors Fouls Were Many and
vile, hut the Amateur Referee
Was Badly Rattled
Assoesatsd Prsss special wirs

Associated Prsss Special Wire
SAN FRANCISCO, March li.-Ever since
Tom Sharkey wrestled and roughed about
Jim Corbett for four rounds In this city
In June. 1896, he has been discordant els-
ment in pugiism. and has done more 10
bring into disrepute glove contests, not
only In this but In other cities. than all the
antagonists Of that class OF sport. Not q
single contest In which he has ever en-
gagged has resulted In a manner satisfac-
tory to the public or which did not leave
q bad odor connected with Sharkey's name.
His career has been brief but lively. He
has made himself famous through his fail
ure to defeat rather than through his vic
tories. He managed to stay four rounds
with Jim Corbett by style Of wrestling
peculiarly his own.
He was knocked out by Bob Fitzsimmons
In eight rounds in this city. and of which
Fitxsimmons was robbed. He fought Peter
Maher seven rounds, and when he was be-
ing beaten. resorted to unfair means,
causing the police to interfere and stop the
fight.
He defeated decrepit old Joe Goddard in
six rounds. although the latter was poor
subject for any strong man to fight.
Tonight he capped the climax of his us
disgraceful exhibition ever seen in prise
ring in this city. He went into the ring
to contest twenty rounds with Joe Choyn-
The herald., 1898-03-12
AT HAVANA
The Naval Court and Red Cross People
at Work

HAVANA, March 1.-THE weather con-
tinues delightful.
Capt. Sampson seems to have recovered
from his slight indisposition ans the United
States naval court of inquiry into the loss
of the battleship Maine. over which he pre-
sides, is pursuing its usual course.
The relief work of the Red Cross society
in the city and country is daily becoming
more effective and regular. Miss Clara
Barton and the collector of customs have
had most pleasant interviews. during
which Miss Barton was assured of the as
sistance of the officials of the port, the
collector expressing his desire and inten-
ton to do all in his power to expedite the
admission of legitimate relief supplies.
The American yacht Anita which brought
a congressional party here, has been fined
$500, for, it is alleged, not having her papers
in proper order.
The gentlemen who arrived here on the
Anita, Senators Gallinger, Thurston and
Money and Representatives Cummings ard
Smith, accompanied by their wives, were
presented at the Palace al 10 o'clock this
morning by Consul General Lee and were
cordially received by Capt. Gen. Blanco.
This afternoon the congressional party
paid visit to camp of reconcentrados a,
Regla. Tonight they will go by sea to Ma
tanzas. This afternoon the members of the
autonomist cabinet called upon Comma nd
er Converse and the officers of the Mont
gomery. The appropriate salutes and cere-
monies were observed, as was the case
earlier in the day when Gen. Parade, rep
resenting the governor general, visited the
Montgomery.
The herald., 1898-03-12

same time maintaining the historic alle-
glance of Cuba as a colony of Spain. The
Autonomist cabinet is organized, and In its
hands is the direction of the domestic af-
fairs of the island, pending the meeting of
the Cuban parliament. The date for the
parliamentary elections and for the assem-
bling of the senate and house have been
fixed, as Senor Moret, minister of colonies,
told me just as was about to start, that
the decree fixing the date of the election
in Cuba was about to be signed. With the
elections held, Cuba will have for the first
time parliament of her own, capable of
dealing with all her domestic AFFAIRS. Thus
a complete plan of local government will be
in operation with an executive branch and
a legislative branch.
The naming of Cuban delegates to come
to Washington and arrange commercial
treaty shows how fully the plan of auton-
omy grants to the Cubans control of their
own affairs. These delegates would have
in their own hands the making Of this
tariff arrangement, and without them I
can do nothing. In short. Spain has adopted
this plan of autonomy, believing it to be
the surest means of bringing peace and
prosperity to the island, and it is putting
patch, confident that in the end 1t will
accomplish the good purpose for which 1t
was designed"
The minister was then asked If he viewed
the present condition of affairs between the
United States and Spain as indicating war.
After a moments hesitation, he answered
gravely:
II am sure that the United States does
not want war, just as l am sure that the
Spanish government does not want war,
and will do everything honorable in its
power to avert such calamity"
Senior Polos first official business after
his credentials are presented to the pres
ident will be in conenction with the new
commercial treaty between the United
States, Spain and Cuba. Senior Polo was
formally received in his official capacity
by Secretary Sherman and Assistant Sec
retary Day at the state department at II
o'clock this morning.
The herald., 1898-03-12
WooDFoRD'S ALMs
Possibly Prevented a Demonstration
of Hostility


MADRID, March 12.-United States Am
bassador Woodford, while returning from
his drive today alighted at the cemetery
at the moment Of the interment Of the re-
mains of the celebrated toreador, Fras-
cuelo. who died last Tuesday. Gen. Wood
ford distributed numerous aims among the
poor who surrounded his carriage.
There was great crowd, but no demon
stration of hostility toward the minister,
and the incident is much commented upon
The cardinal archbishop of Valladolid
has published long letter refuting some
of the comments of his recent pastoral, in
which he blamed America for the protrac-
tion of the Cuban war, and said that "the
hypocritical friendship of the United
States wastes Spain's resources in order to
better attack her when weakened"
He now affirms his attachment to the
queen regent and his obedience to the pope
Ell Heraldo's statement that America will
indemnify Spain for giving independence
to Cuba is regarded here as a "balon
d'essai," but also as displaying recognition
of public sentiment In Spain, where II
would be impossible for any government
to propose a sale of Cuba.
Senor Leon Castillo, the Spanish minister
to France, had conference with the queen
regent today and afterward lunched with
her majesty.
The herald., 1898-03-12

wreck, a torpedo would have had to be of

wreck, a torpedo would have had to be OF
enormous size, fully $50 or 200 kilos.
Il am therefore OF opinion that the ex-
plosion occurred within the ship. I know
and respect Captain Sigsbee, and 1 be-
lieve the American regulations Affecting
naval conduct. which have read and
found admirable. were carefully observed.
But some things which cannot be foreseen
are bound to happen Ia any navy. 1 have
been reading of the explosion in the Eng
lish ship Dolera. which the English be-
lieve was caused by chemical combustion
in the paint used for quick drying.
II have also read an English account
Of shells that were found burst open be-
cause Of hardening points that split and
produced heat. thus flashing the powder
In the interior of the shell.
LAS l have said, do not believe there
was any carelessness on the part OF the
officers of the Maine. 1 do believe this was
an accident, which could not possibly have
been foreseen.
"Such is my judgment at present, with
the facts that are in possession OF the
court When our court OF inquiry finally
decides the decision will be in accordance
with the best evidence that can be pro-
duced. We are having plans, diagrams
and drawings of the wreck made as fast
as the divers are able to give us definite
Information"
Captain Peral was most courteous dur
ing the entire interview. He illustrated
some of the points he made by sketches on
the desk before him. He spoke as judge
would whose mind was ready to weigh any
evidence brought before the court over
which he presided.
Captain Peral requested the correspond
ent to make 1t known that he had granted
the interview in his unofficial capacity and
not as president of the Spanish court of
inquiry, which the law forbids him to do.
The herald., 1898-03-12
CABINET TALK
Six Good Vessels Will Probably Be
Purchased

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Most of the
time of today's cabinet meeting was taken
up in the discussion of measures which
have been put into operation for the ac-
QUESTION of naval vessels by the govern
ment. One of the members said after the
meeting:
ut is now altogether probable that we
will secure two vessels that are under con-
struction for the Brazilian government. 1t
is not possible just at this time to know
how many ships the government will be
able to secure. 1t has options on num-
Der that have been offered, but nothing
is likely to be definitely accomplished in the
way of acquiring them until an examina-
ton is made into their condition. for which
purpose a naval officer has been dispatched
abroad.
1--WE do not want lot of vessels that
other nations contracted to be built and
now find are not up to expectations. I
should not be surprised if the president
should be able to get about five or six YES
sells lin all. The fact is notorious that there
are not great many really good vessels
to be had. but I should not be surprised
The herald., 1898-03-12

Il Il apparent that Il war should break out
III oiicers on the retired llst competent %
serve will be subject to the orders OF the
secretary OF the navy.
Another statute bearing on this subject,
contained In sections llss and 1864. Is Is
follows:
In time of war the president, by and
with the advice and consent of the senate,
may detail officers on the retired list to the
command of sQuadrons and single ships
when he believes that the good of the serv-
ice requires that they shall be so placed In
command. In making said details the
president may select any officer not below
the grade of commander and assign him
to the command of a squadron with the
rank and title of flag officer, and any officer
80 assigned shall have the same authority
and receive the same obedience from the
commanders of ships of his squadron
holding commissions of an older date shat
he will be entitled to receive If his commits
sion was the Oldest
1t thus appears that the president has
power to assign any retired officer of the
navy to duty during the progress of war,
but that he can only assign him to the ccm
mand of squadrons or ships by and with
the advice and consent of the senate.
There are many officers ON the retired
list in the full enjoyment of health and
mental vigor despite the fact that they are
now 81 years of age, whose ability and ex-
perience would undoubtedly be of great
advantage to the nation in case it proved
necessary to go to war in the defense of its
honor and dignity. Notable among these
is Rear Admiral John G. Walker, recently
retired for age, and who is now engaged in
special duty as president of the Nicaragua
canal commission.
The herald., 1898-03-12

round contest tonight bstwesu walls Blsd.
sail and Tom Psudsrgaat was deai6s1 ~
Referee NcHale to be draw. beth mon
being strong on their fest II the finish aud
neither having the decided advantage.
BALTIGoRE BRU1sERs
BALTIMORE.M March 1i-BoxinG matches
- we're hsld here tonight by the Haltimors.
Boxing club. Tommy White Of Chicago
Apd Billy whistler Of Baitiners fought
eight bruising rounds to draw. Herman
Miller knocked out Kid Howard in two
rounds while Hddie Lenny defeated Jon
Lawson In four.
The herald., 1898-03-12

|tf W we're able to sst . half 1oesp for
mi1ebls ones At least
'-rhe 900 appropriated for war pur-
poses Will BE- expended In this country. exl
cept such as may be used In the purchase
Of ships and in the acquisition Of munitions
ef var that aro not obtAinable here.
"Yes. think the sympathy Of the Bri-
ish government In this controversy is with
the United States. At any rate she does
not side with Spain. l do not mean by this
statement to have you infer that the Eng
Lshmen will openly advocate our cause
and extend us substantial help, but they
will give " their moral support"
The herald., 1898-03-12

|ninoent condition. but fhe o6ilor's com-
|pact and solid frame presented . oerlkiae
contrast to the long and slender form Of
Choynski. whose legs especially sesned
weak compared with the stout upderpin-
ming OF his opponent.
The latter. however, was a. cool when he
stood In his corner and sixed up his OPP
ponent as though their meeting was to be
on the other hand was pndeniably nervous
and anxious to commence operations.
Choynski. ~ usual. was the nrst to leave
his dressing room His appeaFpuce was
the signal for . burst Of enthusiasm. He
was escorted by Eddy Graney, Tommy
Murphy and Joe Losson. sAarksy was
greeted with mingled cheers and hoots
He was handled by Spider Kelly. Joe Ken
nedy. Tim McGrath and Joe Goddard.
The selection Of . referee not having been
made beforehand, nearly an hour WAS
wasted In trying to reach an agrssment
after the men were In the ring. Choynski
proposed Hiram Cook. Jim Mcdonald and
Peter Jackson. hut sharkey would have
none Of them and suggested Frank Carr or
Billy Delaney. neither Of whom pleased
his opponent. Then Choynski suggested
leaving the matter to the newspapsr mon
to decide, but this was not to 6harkey's
taste.
At 1910 o'clock Jim Chesley was agreed
upon Just as the impatient crowd was ex-
pressing Its disapproval. That gentleman
declined to serve and the trouble COM
menced all over again.
The matter was ultimately settled by the
selection Of George Green (Young Corbett)
and the men at once proceeded to get down
to business. This was at 1892 o'clock.
The men agreed not to hit In the clinch
or breakaway.
THE FIGHT ny ROUNDS
Round one-Sharkey led his left for the
body but fell short Joe missed q vicious
left swing for the jaw. Joe made the sailor
break ground for moment but Sharkey
rushed and missed q nasty right swing.
Sharkey again rushed but missed. and Joe
planted his left on the sailors jaw.
sharkey played for the body and landed
The herald., 1898-03-12
An omcial Denial

. WARRINGTON. March l2-The .
. statement was persistently circulate .
. Cd this afternoon. and In some cases .
the report came from those whose .
. SOURCES Of Information should be rsli- .
. able, that the administration was In .
. posssasion OF tntlmations or Informs .
. tion that ths result Of the investign- .
. lions Of the court Of inquiry a. to the >
. cause Of the Maine disaster would .
. show that the explosion which Dc. .
. stroyed the battleship came from .
. some external cause. A cabinet Of .
. hcer waa even quoted a. making this .
. announcement. and another report .
. had It that the stenographers' notes .
. Of the inquiry were before Secretary .
. Long. When the matter was brought .
. to the attention of Mr.. Long he pro. .
. nounced the statements a. false In ev- .
. eery particular. Q
"There Is no word Of truth in them," .
. he said. mo word has been received Q
. by the president or anyone else as to .
what the board Of inquiry will deter .
mine. The rumor was floating about q
: all afternoon. but it is utterly without .
. foundation" Q
q q q .