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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03
COST OF A BATANGA WIFE.
Extravaganza of Young Man Mat
rImOniaIly Inclined.

Extravaganza of n Young Man Mat.
rimoninIly Inclined.
There is a list of goods which was
recently paid by a young man. in our
employ to e, father-fn-law who had an
eye for business before the young man
secured his wife, says the Church at
Home and Abroad, And the time will
never come when his father-in-law will
not regard it as his perfect right to ask
his son-in-law for anything more he
may want. The list is thus: Eighty
neptunes, five guns, 80 marks (about$9)
worth Of cloth, three goats, five cases of
gin, three kegs Of powder, two zinc
trunks, two umbrellas, one coat, two
chairs, two tall hats, three felt hats,
one flag, four shirts, one tin of sugar,
eight drinking glasses, IL plates, one
lamp, two brass KETTLES, four small iron
pots, one knife, 25 pipes, two jugs, one
large iron pot, 80 brass wires, four pairs
of scissors, and about 80 marks in cash
($5.75).
Quite long, costly list for this coun-
try, when it is remembered that this
young man receives but 20 marks
(about $50 per month for his wages.
upon which he must Globe himself as
we'll as divide with others. When the
father-in-laHv concludes that the son-in-
law has paid him enough, for the time
being. for his daughter, then he gives
her over to thel young man, and she be-
comes his wife.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03
NEW SLAVERY AT CAPE TOWN.

Bechnana Prisoners Are Bought By
the Farmers.
The -'si1ve mart" judging from an
article in the Cape Times, appears to
be definitely established in Cape Town,
says the London Chronicle. The slaves,
of course, are the Bechuana prisoners,
and although there is no suggestion
that these wretched creatures are treat
ed with harshness while in the gov
eminent care, they are clearly consid-
cred and disposed of precisely as if
they were mere bales of goods or cat
tie. Careful watch and ward is kept
over them and the writer says that
ut is not easy to pass the strict guard
at the gate unless you are n farmer
coming to pick your labor. n
Round three sides of the square court
yard men and women are squatting i'm
Passively or standing chattering in
knots. They are ili-clad and exceeding
~ ill-favored, but not ili-nourished, like
the first batch of skeletons that came
down to town. A child here and there
is even bonny. There is no very obvi-
ous detection. The nearest to it is n
moody, passive look"
The farmers, too, quite enter into
the spirit of the 'slave mart" They GO
round the market scanning the mer
and sorting out those Of the largest
size," as did the walrus and the ca.
penter with the oysters. The natives
cast eXpressionless, sidelong glances at
their possible masters while they are
being appraised like goods in a store.
Having selected Ole or two from a
group, the farmer is chagrined at be-
ing told by harried official: 1--WE car-
not break this lot for you," as if the
knot OF negroes were a dinner service
or suite of bedroom furniture. Back
goes the farmer and looks the natives
up and down again, and at length de-
cides ito take the lot" When the ma
tives are duly indentured for five years
their master unhitches his cart and
mules, outside. bundles his labor" in
and drives his bargain home.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03
Horse Killing.

Tho Legislature of 1897 passed
law authorizing the Commissioners
to grant permits to kill Wild, unbrand
ed horses, mares or colts, over the age
Of twelve months, found running at
large on any Of the Government
range lands OF the State of Nevada.
The law also authorizes to revoke the
permits SO granted at any time.
Statutes 1897, page 60.
The intention OF the Legislature
was good, as there are thousands Of
wild, unbranded horses, over one
year old, running ut large on the
Government range lands of Nevada,
and could they be exterminated in
lawful way it would be Of great beue-
fit.
But, by reason Of the la y, there are
now many persons killing horses who
have no permits, and in the pursuit
of the wild, unbranded horses on
Government range lands, many gen.
tie branded horses not on Govern
ment range lands, that the owners
value and have use for, are being
slaughtered right and left, and the
Indians horses are being extermin
ated. That is the result of the abuse
of the law. A man takes his rifle
and goes out to shoot horses. What
forH Because he can sell the hide for
about 81 and the name and tail for
about 30 cents. If he can kill and
skin five horses II day he will get
Gil SO for his days labor for himself
hia saddle horse aud gun and ammu-
milton. 1t nigh: keep him very busy
to kill five wild unbranded horses
running at large on the Government
range land Of Nevada, but il he can get
onto gentle range and aruong gen.
tie horses, he can get the five, and
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03
ELECTRIC CABS A SUCCESS.

One hundred Additional Vehicles
VIII Soon he In Use I'm New York.
The property and rights of the Elec-
trio Carriage company, which has been
operating II electric cabs in New York
city, have been taken over by the Elec-
trio Vehicle company. The last-named
company intends TO go into the cleo
trio cab business on n larger scale. IT.
was announced that the company had
placed contracts for SO hanson cabs,
1t is expected the new carriages will be
in operation early in the spring. Presi-
dent Rice stated that the experience of
his company has shown the. praetica-
bility of the electricNvehicle.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03

Boys and piece suits will be sacrificed to clean out
odds and ends and make room for new stock.
$l.75, $500 suits reduced to ..$l25
So 90, $50, 81 90 suits reduced So 81 u.s.
sow suits reduced So. 90
Po'oo sulCS TeOuceu .5U, So 10
$3.50, $500, $500 suits reduced to- ........ S. 90
$40 suits reduced to............... . ..... $6 go
Boys pants reduced in same proportion.
A general 10 per cent reduction on mems clothes
Sale begins Saturday, January 22nd, and Closes abb
sOlute1y, February 9Th.
We prepared to fill orders from the country on
these goods and suit everyone.
Reinhart Company.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03
Don't Tobacco spit and Smoke Your
Life way.

Don't Tobacco SPIT and Smoke Your
Life Away.
If you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, he made well,
strong, magnetic, full Of new life and
yigor, take No-To-Bac, the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds III ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To- BAG
from your own druggist, who will
guarantee cure. Booklet and sample
maile1 free. Ad. Sterling Remedy
Co., Chicago or New York.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03
SO lbs. of Coal

A day would keep your
rooms warm in winter. But
that small stove will burn
only twenty-five.
A certain amount OF fat,
burned daily, would keep
your body warm and
healthy. But you don't get
It from ordinary fat-food.
Hence you are chilly, you
catch cold easily, you have
coughs and shivers; con-
sumption finds you with no
resistivc power.
Burn better feel. Use
SCOTS EMULSION of
Cod-liver Oil. Appetite and
digestive power will revive;
and the vital organs will be
proof against cold and the
body against disease.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03
Every Dollar

saved counts.
Buy Schilling's Best bak-
ing powder and use. only one
heaping teaspoonful to a
quart of flour. s,o
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-03
Mothers,
Attention.!
Read and Profit by Our Lesson in
Economy.
a Dollar Saved is a Dollar
Famed. For the next
Two Weeks

We wills give you the chance of your
life to earn not only one but many
dollars. The greatest clearing sale
that has yet been announced In EIko
County.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
Iananese Offenders.

The arrests of a number of Japanese
recently on the charge OF assault with
a deadly weapon, has created a great
deal Of interest at the Police Station.
Some Of the fellows have been arrest
ed twice over after having sworn out
warrants against others of their ma
tionality who are supposed 10 have
been in certain cutting scrape of a
few days ago. One Japanese was ar
rested three times. Yesterday the last
two Of the Japanese on whose track
the police ave been, were gathered
in at the Police Station and released
later on bail.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09

In the Board of Health meeting yes
terday, President Smith wondered if
the present was a good time to solicit
tenders for supplies for the ensuing
six months He remarked on the
nervousness and unsettled condition
of the market in staples, especially
flour and canned goods. DIR. G. B.
Wood responded at once that in his
opinion it was best to buy without
delay, as the market manifested a de-
cided upward tendency.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09

DIAMOND HEAD SIG4N<AL Ola
TTON, June 8, 10. p. m.-The weather
is cloudy; wind, calm.
The schooner Ka Moi sailed for Pa
auilo yesterday afternoon after cargo
Of sugar.
The Miowera may be in from the
Colonies today but it Us more likely
chat she will make her appearance to-
morrow.
The Upolu came in from Hawaii
ports yesterday morning with fun
cargo of firewood which she discharged
ON the Irmgard wharf.
The Iwalani has been taken off her
regular run and will now lay up Tor
she season. The Kauai left yesterday
ON the route usually taken by the Iva
LAM
The James, Makee came in from
Kanaa with a small cargo yesterday
morning and sailed again for Hama
rnaulu with a cargo of fertilizer in the
afternoon.
The steamer Iva came in from wal
aTua ports yesterday with cargo Vi
Daddy. She reports very me WeaCn lei
outside. The Iva will san again loI
Waialua ports today where she expects
10 take on another load OF paddy
vhe steamer Hawaii arrived In por,
yesterday morning after an absence o.
several weeks from this port. one l
brought down the old Honomu mill
This is to be remodeled and used agar
an another plantation. The Hawai-
reports good weather along the coas
If Hawaii.
The American schooner Alice Cooke
Penhallow master, arrived IN por
early yesterday morning after a yer!
long and uneventful trip OF "A DAY
rom Port Townsend with cargo o
: 25O 600 feet of lumber for Levers Z
cooke. The Alice Cooke hauled owe
70 the railroad wharf.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
MEETING NOTICE.

"A SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCK
holders of the Hawaiian Agricultural
Company will be held at the office OF
C. Brewer & Co., on Queen street, Ho-
no1ulu, on Friday, the 10th inst, at
$3.50 o'clock a. M, for the purpose OF
considering an INCREASE OF THE
CAPITAL STOCK.
A full attendance is requested.
GEO. III. ROBERTSON,
Secretary pro tenn.
Honolulu, June 8, 1898.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
NOTICE.

ALL PARTIES OWING ACCOUNTS
to the Hawaiian Hotel, prior to Octo-
Der LIST last, Cthe date of closing the
old business), are requested to make
payment to the undersigned at the
Hotel office, before the 18th inst. as
any unsettled accounts at this date,
will be placed in the hands OF an at
torney. with instructions to bring SUIT.
Immediately for same.
P. M. LUCAS,
Manager Hawaiian Hotel.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
ARRIVALS.

4 Wednesday, June 8.
Ann schr. Alice Cooke, Penhallow,
from Port Townsend.
Stmr. J. A. Cummins, Searle, from
Oahu ports.
Stmr. Kaena, Mosher, from Oahu
ports.
Stmr Hawaii, Andrews, from Ha-
waii ports.
Stmr. James Makee, Tullett, from
Kappa.
Stmr. Upolu, Nelson, from Hawaii
ports.
Stmr. Iva, Townsend, from Waia-
lua ports,
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ATTENTION, COMPANY
Notice to the Public.

Honolulu. H. l., June Z. 1898.
THE COMMITTEE OF 100 on
entertainment of visiting L. S. Troops.
will not be responsible in any way
for bills contracted other than by
committee chairmen, as follows:
General Chairman-Geo. ". Smith.
Executive-H p. Baldwin.
Reception-Col. J. II. SOper.
Entertainment-Dr. NJ. E. Grossman.
Grounds and DecoratiOn-W. H.
HoOgs.
Finance. 3. Atherton.
missary-Capt. w. G. Ashley.
GEO. W. SMITH, Chairman.
ED TOWSE, Secretary.
Committee 100
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
NOTICE OF CHANGE.

The Hair Dressing Department of
the Woman's Exchange is no longer
in charge of Mrs. Dickson. The present
manager, recently from San Fran
cisco, solicits the patronage of the
Honolulu ladies and will do sham
pooling, hair dressing, glove and hat
cleaning from a. m. to 3 p. m. Tel.
$50.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
VESSELS IN PORT.

NAVAL.
U. s. S. Bennington, Nichols, cruise,
March 10.
MERCHANTMEN.
(This list does not include coasters.)
Ger. blk. ]. G. Glade, Siege, Liverpool,
May 10.
Am. schr. Jessie Minor, Whitney, Eu-
Eeka. May %.
Ger. snip Marie Hackfeld, Kruse, Bre-
men, May 80.
Am. bktn. S. G. Wilder, Mcneil, San
Francisco, June /.
Am. blk Alden Besse, Potter, San
Francisco, June Z.
Am. schr. Alice Cooke, Penhallow,
Port Townsend, June 8.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
NOTICE.

PARTIES DESIRING TO OBTAIN
places for Booths and Refreshment
Stalls for the 18th Of June Races at
Kapiolani Park outside of the race
track and adjoining grounds, should
apply at once to the Honolulu Park
Commission at the office Of
CECIL BROWN.
Honolulu, May 2Sth, 1898.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
NOTICE OF MEETING.

A MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Hawaiian Coffee and
Tea Company will be held at the office
of Messrs. F. A. Schaefer & Co., on
Monday, June Is, at 10 o'clock a. m,
for the purpose of Disincorporat1ng
the Company. By order of the Direc-
tors. w. W. HALL
Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THERE WILL BE A DIVIDEND
due and payable to the stockholders OF
the Olowalu Sugar Company from TINS
date at the Office of w. G. Irwin &
Co.
w. NJ. GIFFARD Secretary.
Honolulu, June s, 1898.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
TENDERS WANTED.

TENDERS WANTED FOR FILL
ing in about 5000 cubic yards of good
material at Kakaako within the next
four (4) months.
Further particulars at the
HONOLULU IRON WORKS co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
DEPARTURES.

Wednesday, June 8.
Stmr. Kaena, Mosher, for Oahu
ports.
Stmr. James Makee, Tullett, for
Hanamaulu.
Stmr. Kauai, Bruhn, for HOnokaa
and Kukuihaele.
Schr. Ka Moi, for Paauilo.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
KOLOA SUGAR co.

A DIVIDEND WILL BE DUE AND
payable to the shareholders of the Ko-
loa Sugar Co. on Wednesday, the 8th
of June, at the office of H. Hackfeld
& Co., Ltd.
J. F. HACKFELD,
Treasurer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
For Bicycle Repairs.

AT THE HONOLULU CYCLERY,
Won can find an intelligent mechanic
who will repair any broken Bike at
a reasonable price, and guarantee the
job.
Sprockets fitted to Eldredge wheels
that will not break readily.
We shall very shortly be in a posi-
ton to bake, enamel and ornament
with gold as when new.
Solid Tires for old style wheels.
Columbia parts, Rambler parts.
Stearns parts, Crescent parts, Falcon
parts, Warner parts, together with
parts Of common sense and integrity
to be had at the REPAIR SHOP Of
Honolulu. still, 231 King street, where
BaiIey's Best Bicycle Lubricant is
sold.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
NOTICE.

THE STEAMER KINAU WILL AR
rive in Honolulu, until further notice,
on the afternoon of Tuesdays and Fri
days, instead of the morning Of We'd
nesdays and Saturdays.
See corrected Time Table in Gazette.
WILDER'S STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
Honolulu, June 8, 1898.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
WHY PAY RENT

WHEN YOU CAN BUY A MODERN
four-room house and lot for $4,000 on
monthly payments, situate on King
street. Kalihi. (Kalihi Place. IN
Quire of 800
315 Fort Street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
NOTICE.

NEITHER THE CAPTAIN NOR
the Agents of the Ship George Curtis,
will be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by the crew of the said vessel
while in this port.
c. BREWER & CO., LTD,
Agents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
CLAW

IS put into g cheap" baking powder to fill up the
can alum to raise the dough
Alum is bad for the insides, but the manufac-
turer doesn't mean you any harn,-he just wants
to get rich.
GOD Il. .SC/lEllljhg 9 company
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
WANTED.

GOOD SEC
ond-hand Wheel Particulars and price
to R-Box DID POstOffice.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
FROM SYDNEY. WELLINGTON (NZ). * SUVA
For Victoria and Vancouver (B.C):

Through tickets issued from Homo
lulu to Canada, United States and Eu-
rope.
For Freight and Passage and all gen.
eral information, apply to
THEO. H. DAVIES & CO., Id, Gen. AgtS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
SITUATION WANTED.

A LADY THOROUGHLY EXPERT
enced. desires position as bookkeeper.
Excellent credentials - Local ana
Coast. Apply "A. E. Advertiser
office
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
REGISTRATION OF COPYRIG

REGISTRATION OF COPYRIGHT.
Know all men, that I have this day
filed in the office of the Minister of
the Interior a copyright for design Of
a Badge with the words
"ALOHA TO THE BOYS IN BLUE,
HONOLULU, H. l., 1885,"
And exclusive right has been granted
me to print, or reprint same.
]. WILLIAM SNITHIES.
Honolulu, June 4, 1898.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
VESSELS LEAVING TODAY.

stmr. Kinau, Clarke for Hawaii and
Maui ports, at 10 a. m.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Having been appointed assignee of
the bankrupt estate of r. Sawaii, Ko-
Ioa, the undersigned herewith gives
notice to all parties having claims
against the said estate to present
the same at once, and all parties
indebted to the said estate to make
immediate payment at the office of E
Hoffschlaeger & Co.
C. Won HANM,
Assignee Estate R. Sawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
ROOM AND BOARD.

A PLEASANT AIRY ROOM, WITH
board for one or two parties can be
had in a desirable part Of the city
within three minutes walk of the
Beretania street car line. Address
* Y H. this office.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
IMPORTS.

From Kappa, per stmr. James Ma
kee, June SO bags rice, "A bdls. hldes
and l horse.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
Canadian-AuStralian Royal Mall
Steamship Company.

Steamers of the above line, runnlnA
in connection with the CANADIAN
PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY De-
tween Vancouver. b. c., and Sydheg'
y. S. w, and calling at Victoria, b. ~
Honolulu. Suva (FijD, and Wellington
y. T.. are
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
FOR SALE.

20 HEAD OF FINE LARGE MULES.
To arrive in a few days from Cdlifor-
MIA.
B. T. MCCULLOUGH.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
DUE At HONOLULU

On or about the dates below stated viz:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
WHARF AND WAVE.

DIAMOND HEAD SIGNAL STA
TTON, June 8, 10. p. m.-phe weather
is cloudy; wind, calm.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AT
TORNEY IN FACT.
BOW HOY WILL ACT FOR ME- UNI
der power of Attorney during my alb
sence from the Republic.
LEE CHU.
Dated Honolulu, June s, 1898.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
FOR SAN FRANCISCO:

the above steamers, the Agents are
gers, coupon through tickets by any
points in the United States, and from
all European ports.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-11

The ancient order of Hibernisns hold
their ball tonight in the court house.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-11
SUSPENSION OF ALL HSTTS ORDERED BY TE QUEEN REGENT

sage TO congress in 1886, in which he
hoaght i. IN .vis, to declare the in
deuendence of Cuba. Mckinley thinks
it is MT necessary to pacify the
Island. In erVen ion to end the war is
.i,cusstd First-in the cause of hui
BART. 3, starvation and horrible mise
ries now existing there. Second-We
owe it to our citizens in Cuba to affo- ID
them that protection and indemnity for
life and property which no govern
ment there can or will afford.
Third-Right to intervene may be
justified by the very serious
inquiry to the commerce., trade and
business of our people, and by the
devastation of the islsne. Fourth
And which is of the most specific, the
present condition Of.atfairs is constant
menace of our psace and entails upon
this government an enormous expense
With such a conflict waged for years
in the island SO near US and
with which our people have
lives and liberty of our citizens are in
cons stant danger, and their property
and themselves ruined, when our trad
ing vessels are liable to seizure and
are seized at our very door, by war;
ships of foreign nation the expedi-
tiOns of filibustering that we are power
less to prevent altogether, and the
irritating questions and entanglements
thus arisng-an these and
others that 1 need not mention with
the resulting of strained relations
are constant menace to pea ace, aud
cOmpels US to keep on in semi war with
the nation with which we are at peace,
the establi shment in the island of q
stable government, and recognizing
it's international character and
tranquility. ~ y lind, and the s.7 securi.
our own, and to use
the army aud naval forces
of the Uoised States as may be
necessary for these purposes. And in
the interest of humanity, and to aid in
preserving the lives of the starving
people of the island, 1 recommend that
the distribution of food and peace be
secured ard that an appropriation out
of the public treasury be given to
citizens. The issue is now
with congress 1t is solemn
| responsibility. 1 have exhausted every
effort to relieve the intOlerable cOndi-
tiOn of affairs which is at our door. 1
am prepared to execute every obliga-
tiOn imposed upon me by the cOnstitu-
tion aud the law. 1 await your action.
Yesterday, and since the preparation
of the foregoing message, Off ial in
formation was received by me that the
latest decree of the Queen Reg ent of
S ain directs Gen. Blanco, in
order prepare and facilitate peace, to
proclaim a suspension of hostilities,
the dura ion and details of which have
not yet been communicated to me.
This fact, with every other con aidera-
tiou, wi |, am sure, have your just
and careful attention in the solemn
deliberd tion on which you are about to
enter. If the measure attains q sue
cessful result, then our aspirations as q
Christian, peace loving people will be
realized. If it fails, it will only be an
other justification for our contemplat-
ed action.
(Signed) MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, April IL, 1898.