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Evening star., 1898-12-22
Some Misstatements Corrected.


1 am tempted to notice few of the
strange statements occurring in the before
mentioned Transcript letter. One is that
Senator Morgans colleagues on the COM
mission were impressed with the idea that
there was nothing in the islands to induce
any American to go there, whether he went
as capitalist, professional man or as
laborer." 1t is utterly improbable that they
formed any such impressions, although
they were here in the warmest season of the
year, when the mercury ranges from -
degrees to 81 degrees, which is an extreme
iy mild summer climate. AS | am writing
now, on bright day at 10 O'Clock, the mer
curry Is at 90 degrees. There is everything
to attract Americans of all the classes men,
toned, not, of course, to come at once in
crowds, but into so small and undeveloped
country, gradually. Now that importa-
ton OF contract ASiatic laborers is to cease,
increased wages must be paid for labor on
plantations, and satisfactory wages will be
paid to white laborers. These will be far
more comfortable, indoors and out, than on
California wheat or fruit farms, and their
surroundings will be far more agreeable
between our grand mountains and glorious
ocean, with fresh and balmy trade winds.
AS TO capitalists, they are tumbiing over
each other to invest in Hawaii. over S1O,-
Ooo,OoO have been newly invested in sugar
plantations alone within eighteen months,
and only this morning the great new Kihei
plantation is anilounGed as being capital
lied. Over a million HAS been invested the
past year in reaii estate and new buildings
In Honolulu city alone. Honolulu is grow
ing IN property and population at the rate
OF 10 or 70 per cent per annum. In the
rural districts the farmers are multiplying
coHee Plantations at "a rapid rate. Very
soon large plantations will be started for
plheappies, bananas, oranges and lines for
eAportauon, espeeiallyGto oregon, Washing
ton and British Columbia. The rapid in
crease OF ocean steamers and their attend
ant collier ships IS Stimulating the cultiva-
uon or agricultural products to supply their
wants. There Is going to be bright out
look Tor vegetable, fruit and dairy farmers
projected new sugar plantations alone will
necessltate the employment of many thou
salo Whlte !aborers of all grades.
AS TO professional men, some thirty new
lawyers nave been admitted to the bar from
apfoao during the past year. and probably
as many doctors. 1t is doubtful If there is
present room for many more-and that Is
true OF all your cities on the mainland.
Good school teachers are generally in de-
mand, and do not very long lack employ
ment hawaii, under the new conditions,
ana with this growing Pacific commerce, of
Which she is great center, is certain to
make rapid progress in business and popu-
iauon large and continuous American
immigration is certain to ensue, and with
II an increasing demand for workers of
every grade and description.
No Severe Storms.
The same letter says: Communication
between the islands is often interrupted for
days by the severe storms which rage in
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Fifty-Two Christmas Gifts a Acar,

A Christmas present that comes not once
a year. but fifty-two times. is a present
well worth receiving. and well worth Civ
ing. Such present is supplied by SUB
scription 10 the Saturday Star. II comes
every week, and each time brings a wealth
of good things. 1t costs but dollar, 2ud
yet it gives vastly more pleasure than a
much greater sum could give if expended in
any other possible way Order it sent TO
some out-of-town friend, and you may est
assured that one. at least, of your Christ
mas gifts will be thoroughly appreciated
many times 1t will be Christmas once a
week to the fortunate recipient.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
He Was.
From Life.

From Life.
Rude Molly-"You remind me of Christ
mas tree"
Rude Cholly-"What kind OF a oner'
IA spruce evergreen"
Evening star., 1898-12-22

He fsympathetically)-"You have a bad
cold.'
She (huskiiy)-'I have. / am so hoarse
that IL you attempted to kiss me / couldn't
even decentralization Journal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
DEWEY's GUNNERs AMERICAN.

London, July l9.-The First Lord N the Ad-
m.ralty Mr.. Goschen. replying In the House OF
Commons to-day to Mr. Bolles. Conservative
member for Kings Lynn. who asked whether
there was any truth in the statement made by
Mr.. Cunninghame-Gr Graham. in a letter 10 The
St Janes's Gazette" saying the excellent gun
merry shown by Admiral Dewey's squadron was
due to the fact that most OF the gunners were
Engllshnen decoyed from the British Chinese
squadron by promises OF $500 monthly said
that no one at the Admiralty had heard such a
runor Continuing Mr. Goschen said
Il may add, with reference 10 the alleged en-
listment OF Sgnalman Matthews. lately court
rnartialled at DevOnport for the theft ~ signal
book by the commander Of tho United states
steamer Somers, that I have received a letter
from Lieutenant Cowell. the United States
naval attache. in which he wr''es
THAT any officer of the United States Navy
would induce a man Of a friendly Power TO de-
sert distinctly deny. and in nearly thirty
Years service | have never known deserter
from a foreign service knowingly enlisted. For
eign-trained men are not regarded favoraby IN
the United States Navy. and FOR several years
a law existed absolutely forbilding the enlist
rnent OF any but citizens OF the United States.
or aliens who had already taken steps 70 become
naturallzed'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
BOOK on NAVAL LAW.
NEW COMPILATION ISSUED BY THE GOVERN
MENT PRINTING OFFICE.

Washington. July 10 (SpecaD.-The Government
Printing ONCE has just Issued quarto work OF Isl
pages. handsomely bound. entitled United States
Laws Relating 10 the Navy. Marine Corps. Etc. .
with digest OF the decisions OF the Federal courts
and opinions Of the Attorney Generals. The work
was published by authority OF Congress The au-
thor is William f. Michael late OF the United
States Navy. and the present chief clerk Of the
Department Of State.
When Senator Hale became chairman Of the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs OF the Senate. he felt the
necessity Of such work for OF the committee.
and he at once secured the authorization OF the
Senate to have the work done. subject to the APP
prevail OF Congress. Knowing Mr.. M!chaels IA
miliarty with the laws Of the Navy and Marine
Corps. he employed him TO enter upon the work The
Secretary OF the Navy approved Of the proposed
work and rendered whatever Of assistance practical
BILE for the Department TO extend in accomplishing
IT, In the progress Of the work the Judge Advocate
General Of the Navy. Captain Lemy, made many
valuable suggestions. and F.. P. Hanna. chief clerk
in the office OF the ge-Advocate-General read
the proofs critically and rendered such assistance
gave greater assurance Of the work being in
every way complete The volume embraces all Of
the United States statutes relating to the Navy.
Marine Corps and the Navy Department. 1t has
copious footnotes and marginal references. and a
digest giving the decisions OF the Federal courts
and the opinions OF Attorney aphaoetcal-
ly arranged In the digest. for instance. under the
head OF Prlze. the "hoIe suEJect as W
sttutes legal prize II made clear, dennlnS an
tho aspects Of the question the powers and duties
cf the prize commissioners, the Distribution pc
tween vessels expenses incident 10 the sale. reia-
lions Of the courts to the questions OF prize resu-
tuition, maximum charge ard btl OF costs, ana so
on with every statute that has been IN any way
brought into question and referred TO the fedcral
courts or 10 the Attorney-(ien.ra the work Is eN-
hdusiive I'm its treatment.
Several works similar in character have oeen pre-
pared and published. the last one In ls3 by 'nlet
Clerk Hogg Of the Navy Department. but none 81
them attempted 20 give digest OF the decisions OF
the Federal courts or OF the opinions or the Al
rn.v-C,enerals which may he considered as al
Indispensable TO the work. ...,
There was an edition of tnree thousand printed;
fifteen hundred copies Of which vii, be distrlouted
10 the bureaus OF the Navy Department ana TO the
vessels and officers of the Navy. and nfteen nun,
bred copies will be distributed between the Chteu
States senate and House OF Representatives JUST
al this time the book greater interest tnan ~
would have ordinarily. on account Of the proHinehce
Of the Navy in the present war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES
BELIEF THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS
BEEN ASSURED OF GERMANY'S
FRIENDSHIP

Washington July 19-It said at the Navy
Department to-day that dispatches had been
received from Admiral Dewey relating to the
important events at the Philippines described in
the press cables
1t is evident. however. that the officials do not
now feel the same concern relative 10 the atti-
tude OF the German naval force al Manila they
did when the Admiral's last dispatch was re-
ceived II is not stated officially but there
is good reason TO believe that either through
Ambassador White. at Berlin. or the representa-
tive Of the German Government here the State
Department has received some assurances as to
the attitude of Germany toward the Philippines
that have in large measure removed the grave
apprehension heretofore entertained that Ger
many would offer obstacles to the execution Of
the plans Of the United States II is not known
Just what the nature Of these assurances is and
1t may be that they based on some facts
communicated by Admiral Dewey 70 the
changes which have taken place between him
self and the German admiral in the Philip
pines for 1t is known that for polite reasons
the Navy Department withheld from publication
a large and important section Of Dewey's last
dispatch. received several days ago
The reported negotiations between the insur-
gent leader Aguinado and the Spanish Captain
officially to the Government. 1t is. however. a
matter Of cOngratUlation 10 the officials here
that In all the relations he has had so far with
the insurgents Admiral Dewey has carefully re-
Trained from committing the United States In
any way. and has never IN the slightest degree
relaxed the extreme caution he adopted origi-
nally his guiding principle in dealing with
the insurgents. Stories Of previous exhibitions
OF lack Of integrity on the part Of the nsurgent
leaders has led the Government here TO adopt
a wary attitude IN all communications with
them. and the same rule of action now governs
It's conduct
1t does not follow from this that the Govern
ment IS convinced that Aguinaldo Is playing
false. There Is no doubt that the pro-Spanish
element in the Philippines and in Asia would
lose no opportunity TO create that impression
with a view 10 causing a breach between the
United States military and na..l commanders
and the insurgents. but the very suggestion Of
the adoption by the insurgents or the course
attributed 10 them tends very strongly 10 re-
;ard the preparation Of plans by the Admin
istratlon to govern the future ~ the Philip
pines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
GERMAN PRESS vEERING.

Berlin. July 10-The "Vossische Zeitung. In
O. much discussed article prefaced by the state
rnent that rectihcaton Is heeoeo Oh the
errors regarding German feeling toward Amer
lea. asserts that the unfriendiy sentiments are
fostered by the interested Englsh press
Ii declares that Germany mas always stoou
by America and reminds the Americans OF Vel
many's friendly attitude during 'he O''' "A.
49, g.. cher hand. IL says Germany has SUI
800 roo,y nettv annoyances from Spain. Still
h oonrot helm her admiration OF Spanish
valor.
Tho article reflects the general veering OF the
,rsss IN favor of the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
MORE TROOPS OFF FOR MANILA.

San Francisco. July l9.-The transport
steamer Pennsylvania sailed today for the
Philippines. The announcement that the vessel
would sail to-day attracted thousands OF people
to the water 'front.' and hundreds Of others
chartered small boats TO accompany the big
liner to the Golden Gate The rolls Of heavy
smoke Issuing from the smokestack OF the yes
sci announced that the time for the departure
had come and a great cheer arose from the
thousands OF spectators.
The Pennsylvania carried nearly fifteen hun
dred men. including the 1st Montana Regiment
and three hundred recruits for the lst California
Volunteers. now at Manila.
The troops Will be under the command Of
Colonel Kesseler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
SOCIAL AFFAIRS ~ NEWPORT.

Newport r. l.. July 10 (speciaD.-This evening
Prince Victor Emmanuel Of Italy was entertained
al young peoples dinner by willing and
Arthur Spencer. sons OF Mr.. and Mrs J. Thompson
Spencer. al their Ochre Point villa. Besides tho
Prince and his aid. Major Carpeneto. the guests
were the Misses Grant Brookes. French.
Kane Oelrchs. Whiting. Gray and Rogers and
/ Burden, jr. II Gray O. r. L!vermore. H. r
Winthrop Harry Lehr and K. L. Gerry.
After the dinner there was a large dancing party
for which Mullallys Casino Orchestra furnished
muse and 10 which al the younger society people
were invited. ,
Prince for the week includes a large subscription
picnic At Naucluse tomorrow, a sailing party on
Commodore Gerry's steam yacht. the Electra. on
Thursday and dinner 10y Chauncey NJ. Depew
FriGa".
Mr. victor sorchan introduced novelty In en-
tertaring to-day. In the form OF a sailing
Luncheon tho party being guests In catboat on
the harDOr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
CARGO OF SEA ELEPHANT OIL
TIT BARK SWALLOW RETURNS FROM Sue
CrssrUL TRIP TO DEsoLATToN Is1ANDs-

TIL BARK SWALLOW RETURNS FROM Sue
CrssrUL TRIP TO DEsoIATIoN Is1ANDs
Block Island. r. l.. July ls-The whaling bark
Swallow. Captain B. D. Cleveland which sailed
from this port August 26 OF last year for Desc
laton Islands, cruise for sea elephants.
sighted off here to-day. bound for New-Bedford
with a full cargo Of sea elephant oil
The cruise OF the Swallow has been unusually
successful. On leaving here she provisioned
for a two years cruise. but the vessel returns In
less than year. laden TO her utmost capacity.
The Swallow proceeded from this port to the group
Of Islands in the South Atlantic known as Desola-
tion Islands and on reaching there the ele-
phants were found to abound II. great numbers.
After two thousand barrels Of oil had been
slowed IN the vessel she went to Cape Town. where
she arrived May l. Her owner. Richard T.
Green Of Boston. cabled Captain Cleveland to set
sail for New Bedford. and he left the African port
May y. making good run home.
The cruise OF the Swallow was most novel one
and the first OF its kind attempted for years. The
industry had become obsolete and the Undertaking
IN the nature Of an experiment. The success
attending II. however. will lead 10 other vessels
being sent on similar cruises The oil brought home
by the Swallow is valued AT about $4,000. the
greater portion OF which Will be exported TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKES.
From Nature.


"A Catalogue Of Earthquake on the Pacific
1857 OF Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections"
In compiling this catalogue, Dr. Holden had In
distribution OF earthquake shocks as to topographic
areas as time. Intensity, ETC. and also the char
acteristcs of particular shocks The result is a
disturbances being arranged chronologcally and
briefly discussed In an Introduction AS many OF
the earthquakes OF California very local phe
nomena, which depend upon local causes for their
production no very definite conclusions be
found with reference to them. An arrangement OF
the shocks according TO seasons shows that for
California, oregon and Washington at large shocks
occur with about equal frequency in the wet and In
the dry seasons. The records indicate. however.
that in San Francisco and San Jose shocks are
more frequent In the rainy season than In the dry
DR. Holden suggests that In any future study OF
California earthquakes special regions ought TO DO
selected for examination. with the object OF de-
termining the origin OF the local shocks. The data
he has obtained seem to indicate that the create.
number OF California earthquakes have been h tne
result OF fauting In underlying strata, rather than
due to volcanic causes directly. With regard 70
damage to life and property caused oy tne e.r ,h
auakes recorded, II Is concluded that the e1rsn.
auakes OF a whole century in California have oeee
less destructive than the tornadoes or uo0O "
sinkiA year II sshsr parts Of a. Sisfes'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
POstohtce Notice.

Cshouia b. read DAILY by all interested as change
may Fo sfsn' mats or he ending July ise: vim
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
RERLIN AND THE IRENE.

Berlin. July 19-All official information as to
the incident in which the German cruiser Irene
figured az Subic Bay, Philippine 1slands in re-
gard TO the shot fired across her bows by the
United States auxiliary cruiser MoCulloch, and
regarding Admiral Won Diedrichs's interview
with Captain Chichester. OF the British warship
Immortalite is refused here
The German officials VIII only admit that off
ferences OF opinion between Admiral Dewey and
Admiral Won Dedrichs as 10 the right OF
searching warships have occurred. and, the
Germans add. Admiral Won Diedrichs refused 10
allow German warships to be searched
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
TIE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-DAY's FORECAST.
Washington July l9The pressure Is high In the Eas,
Cuir states IN iulf ~ St Lawrence and Northern
Roxy Mountain plateau A storm central Lake
Superior II has caused showers and thunierstorms In
the Jake region with high vino squalls The barometer
has risen rapidly the Northern Rocky Mountain dis.
ricts temperature is lower IN the Middle Atlantic
states and throughout Rocky Mountain slope 10 is
higher IN Ohio Valley and the East Gulf States
showers and thundsrstorus have occurred IN Ne~-Ens-
and the AXE region. and the Mt- Rocky Mountain slope
Showers and thuniersons are Indicated for Wedne'fay
IN New England the North Atlantic states. the lake
regions and the Middle Mississippi Valley There will Re
decided fall Of temperature In the lake regions the
ohio and Middle Mississippi valleys Cool weather will
probably extend the Middle Atlantic states and New
iNgand Wednesday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
coLoNLAL REPRESENTATLvES CONFER

London July 10 A conference took place here
today Of the colonial representatives. and mem
bers Of Parliament interested In the colonies Sir
Charles Dixie. NJ p. presiding. The Canadian
Minister'S Muleck. Fitzpatrick and Jolly. urged the
e.,abishmen. Of faster English and Canadian
steamship service. and Messrs. Fisher and BAR
discussed copyrights and patents. also urging
Canadian cattle should be restricted.