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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
Critical situation in China.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 8 John Barrett,
formerly United States Minister to
Siam, has returned here after visit
ing Peking and the principal Chi.
nese ports. He says the situation in
China is one OF the most critical
nature and that Manchuria is no
longer Chinese but Russian territory
He asserts that Newchwang, the
chief northern port for the move
ment OF American products, is also
practically Russian and is liable to
be closed any day. The only per-
manent safeguard to the paramount
American and British interests, Mr.
Barrett says, is immediate and unit
ed action by the interested govern
ments to defend the territory OF the
Chinese Empire, to force reforms in
the Government, to prevent further
cessions OF ports and provinces and
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
The Me chants Exchange.

The latest quotations on the
bulletin board Of the Merchants Elk.
change on the corner of King and
Nuuauu streets, quotes big rush
for Enterprise beer on draught, the
arrival of a special cargo OF Scotch
whisky and full supply of assorted
liquors of the very best brands. The
Merchants Exchange will be kept
open daily from $50 a. m. to 1l:30
p. m, during which hours "quota-
lions" will be obtainable upon
call.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
To the Soldiers.

The Boys in Blue complain that
they have not been served with the
Eastern" beer which tickets their
palates and makes them good
natured.
Pabst Milwaukee Beer on draft, is
now served al proper temperature
in the Royal, Pacific and Cosmo.
politan saloons, conducted by the
elite Of the employees of the Peacock
Co.
The Milwaukee Beer on draft has
proven tonic which is daily help
ing the sensible soldiers who are
patronizing the three great refresh
ment places, where the beer is so
served that even prohibitionists from
Milwaukee recommend it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
Akula.

Where Nuuanu's cliffs are widest,
Nigh where verdant Tant'lus loom;
Where the seasons are the mlldest,
Aud the wild.hower ever blooms:
There the mystic hand OF Nature,
Using Beauty's choicest dye,
Wrought an Idol, peerless creature,
Vieing with the hosts on high.
Lovers sought her lowly dwelling,
But she laughed their proffers by,
Needless as the streamlet, yelling
Meath her loved Lehua, nigh.
But the white.faced strangers
praises
Captivates with gay surprise,
And her tbrobbing heart amazes-
While the glowing sunset dies.
Ever, as the shades were creeping
Ger the calm and peaceful scene;
When the birds and flowers we're
sleeping,
Rare Akula could be seen
tripping DER toward the Pail,
With foot and heart as light,
AS the fairy of her valley,
Keeping tryst with stranger knight.
Now the dusky beauty's dreaming,
As the sun sinks low to rest,
With the golden fires a-gleaming
Der the deep, dark oceans breast;
And the fires OF love are burning
10 her deep, dark, long lashed eyes;
And she signs for his returning
He will come when sunset dies"
Years agone she decked her lover,
With heart as lights the lei;
Asking as he lent above her,
"Forget'st Akuls, when away?"
mo, my Maunawl flower,
When the sun is sinking low,
My fond spirit at thy bower,
Still will watch its dying glow"
Ard alohas sweet are given,
And the parting kiss is ta'en,
And the loving pair are riven
Never more to meet again.
Still she sits and dreams and wishes
With love more true than wise;
S Ching, as her boy she kisses,
He will come when sunset dies"
JAMES WALLACE.
Honolulu, Dec. H. 1898.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
Pure and Unadulterated.

Nowadays the Anchor Saloon is
busy dispensing the famous Jesse
Moore brand of whiskey, Kentucky's
noted product. With VIM. Carlyle
aud Chas. Andrews at the helm, all
good judges need not fear being
well treated. This health renewing
beverage can be had pure and uu-
adulterated at the Anchor, south
corner of King aud Nuuanu
streets.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22

American Messenger Service,
Masonic Temple, Telephone 444.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22

to insist upon the "open door"
policy in all ports of China, includ-
ing the spheres of influence claimed
by Russia, Germany and France.
Otherwise, Mr.. Barrett contends, the
impending partition OF the Chinese
Empire will seriously curtail the
field of trade by disastrously affect
ing American and British influence
in Asia.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22

Attention is called to the benefits en-
joyed by subscribers TO the PALAM CO
OPERATIVES GROCERY CO., LID, has
groceries at a lit lie advance on San Fran
cisco phi, es, credit TO subscribers to the
amount of shares he d, pr fiji Of the BUSH
ness returned TO subsc ibers every months
probable increase value OF shares, with
liberia discount OFF monthly bills. And
now what are the risks. We answer none,
because subscribers can either sell their
shares or rake groceries to their amount
II yon want to withdraw or go away.
Please consider the above and call or
address, Palama CO-orerative Grocery Co.,
Id for share or fur her information,
Par value of shares $25, or $l2 so only
being required to come subscriber.
Telephone 75h 920 II
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22

He makes specially OF the brewing of
HOP BEER, and every bottle passes
under his personal SUPERVISION and is
guaranteed by him HOP BEER is not an
intoxcant, is non alcoholic and il cool
pala abls, home like beverage. Mr.. Bre-
ham courts an open inspection of his place
and his methods Of business.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22

Kentucby's famous jesse Moore
Whiskey, unequalled for its purity
and excellence. On sale at any of
the saloons and at Lovejoy & Co.,
distributing agents for the Hawaiian
Islands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
Is That SOP

United States Attorney General
Griggs has ruled that the Chinese
exlusion act applies to Hawaii, aud
his decision has created consterna.
ton among the Chinese residents OF
that happy isle. The restriction law
will be rigidly enforced there. -
s. f. Call.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
For That Tired Feeling

That steals over you as the days
work is over, there's nothing else
30 good as refreshing glass Of
RAINIER BEER. tits the tonic you
need, beats all the medicine you can
take, brings on sound refreshing and
healthy sleep and makes one fee! like
a new person. On tap or in BOTTLES
at the Criterion Saloon. Phone 1888.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
BISHOP & co.
Savings Bank

On October 1st, 1898, and
continuing until further no
tice, Savings deposits will be
received, and interest allowed
by this Bank, at four and
one-half per cent. per annum.
The terms, rules and reg
ulations of the Hawaiian Pos
tai Savings Bank will be
adopted as far as it is practic-
able to apply them. and the
CASH RESERVE of $4,000
required under the Postal Act
will be maintained.
Printed copies of the Rules
and Regulations may be oh.
tanned on the first of October
on application.
BISHOP e. co.
Honolulu, Sept. z, 1898.
990-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22

Persons requiring tombstones
should apply to Fred. Harrison who
has choice lot OF new designs on
r;am
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22
Messenger Service

Honolulu Mes senger Service de.
liver messages and packages. Tele-
phone, 1878.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-22

Ring up Telehone 1l3 il any one
desires good rubber tired hack
with careful drivers. j. S. Andrade,
Manager City Carriage Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13

the coast and evidently fearing a sur
prise from the Spanish gunbOats, they
kept a fierce searchIight blazing over
the whole vicinity.
1t is impossible to describe the ter
rible bombardment of Las Tunas The
American monitor moved up to within
a thousand yards of the fort and Span
ish battery. The monitor was decked
out with an American dag flying and
with an officer at every available point
on the deck from stern to poop with
a battle flag in each hand" The ac-
companying gunbOat steamed in behind
the monitor and opened a fierce fire,
sending not less than two thousand
Shells
Meanwhile the Spanish battery open
ed in reply vigorously. The Spanish
General Estruet, with his staff, seemed
everywhere in the most dangerous
places, giving orders with great delib-
Grafton and apparent uncOncern. About
three hours after the firing began, find
ing the attack a hopeless one, the
American vessels retired. The Spanish
lost one killed and thirteen wounded,
chiefly among the volunteers and citi-
zenS.
On Sunday, July 8, the American
monitor advanced again accompanied
by a gunbOat and an American auxil-
iary cruiser. The people of the village
disappeared into the country after
burning the wharf so as to prevent the
invaders from making landing as
they had intended. The Spanish bat
teries opened first, directing their fire
against the monitor The American
boats answered and destroyed a num-
ber of houses, but fortunately the only
ones of these which were of cOnsidera-
BILE value belonged to American citi-
zens formerly residents of the city
The last dispatch received from Santi-
ago said that the Spanish troops during
the fierce attack on the city continued
firm and enthusiastic and stood resolutely
a. their positions with increasing deter
minatiOn to resist and repel the enemy.
No citizen of Santiago was injured.
Among the SnaniSh forces soldier
killed and one officer and fifteen soldiers
were wounded.
The local papers of Havana publish long
editorials extolIing Spanish heroism at the
siege Of Corona, SaragOssa, Bilbao and
Havana, and exciting the enthusiasm and
the patriotism of the people, urging them
to initiate the glorious achievements of
their ancestors. The Union CONSTITUTE
ciona1 says concerning the siege of San
tiagO de Cuba that that city has not been
taken although there are 5000 Americans
against 5000 Spaniards. The Americans
have not advanced their positions per-
ceptibly, nor have they dared to come
forth to fight the Spanish heroes who so
successfully resisted their first attack
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
MUST FIGHT 1T OUT.
All Negotiations Are Off at San
tiagO.

Off Juragua. July 12.-Via Kingston,
Jamaica, July 13.-AH the negotiations
for a peaceful surrender of Santiago
de Cuba ended in utter failure today
and the city must fall by the sword.
General Toral, the Spanish command
err has finally and definitely refused to
accept Skaters proposal for an uncOn-
ditionaI surrender, and the American
army now awaits the word of it's gen
eral to begin the final struggle.
Just when the attack will be made
depends upon the time which will en-
sue before General Randolph can land
his batteries at the front, as it is def
nitely settled that the forward move
ment will not begin until the army is
fully backed up by the big guns, the
absence of which cost so many lives
during the previous engagements.
General RandOlphs movement began
early this morning and tonight out of
the ten batteries but one of four guns had
succeeded in making its way over the al
most impossible trail to the trenches at
the front. This with the four batteries
already there is not considered by the
American commander as sufficient and
the general engagement begins.
General Skaters second and last pro-
posal to surrender was sent into Santiago
al noon yesterday. 1t went in the form
of terse note in which the general point
ed out the hOpelessness of the Spanish po-
sition, surrounded by the American troops
and cut off from reinfOrcementS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13

equipped. The greater part of the guard
duty has fallen upon them. because of
the fact that they have guns and uni
forms, and in the performance of their
duties many of them have embittered
the whites.
CampbelPS men come from a section
Of the state where people are not in the
habit of saluting a negro and explain
ing their business to him, and the
Egyptians have chafed under the au-
thority exercised over them by the
blacks.
Numerous minor encounters have oc-
CURED and it has been found necessary
to issue orders against the regiments
cause of the danger of q general con-
f1ict. Last night there was an encoun-
ter which has done more than anything:
else to stir up a war.
One of the negroes, James Jones Of
company c. Chicago, became involved
in a row with Harry Felix Of company
G, Wabash county, and the latter shot
the negro with a revolver The bullet
struck Jones above the heart and in
fiicted a dangerous wound but it is be-
Heved the negro will recover. Felix
gave himself up and is being held.
The shooting by Felix followed close
upon the chastisement of d drunken
white soldier by a negro, who said the
women, and the two incidents have
served to engender much bad feeling.
Today a requisitiOn was made for the
guns of the Ninth regiment, and the
whites declare that as soon as they ar
rived there will be a change at the
camp, and that they will run things to
suit themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
ALTERNATE FOR PRECEDING PAGE

Clara They seem to confirm the re-
port that an effort was made to land an
American expedition at TaybacOa, on
the south coast of that province. The
Spaniards say the Americans We're
obliged to reimbark owing to the stub
born resistance made by the local fort,
which is said to have been garrisoned
by only 90 men. An American WarShlp
is said to have fired 200 shots at the
fort. The expedition, it was seen was
finally landed at Punta Diamante, on
bad ground, the neighborhood being
thick with lagOOnS and swamp land
and the only outlet closed by a fort
On July 1, it is further asserted, an
American expedition made an attempt
to land at Punta Caney and was obliged
to retreat, leaving one man killed on
the field. Some documents fell into the
hands of the Spaniards, it is added, and
from them it was learned that the man
killed was Incalecio Nunez, brother of
the leader of the expedition 1nSurSent
brigadier general Emilio Nunez. This
is believed to be the second division of
the expedition which attempt to land
at the San Juan river, between Casalce
and Cienfuegos.
The members of the expedition i'm
mediately cut the telephone nne, com
pelling the Spaniards to use rocket sig
nails in order to communicate with the
forts until the telephone line was re-
paired. Meanwhile one of the American
auxiliary cruisers went aground in the
shoal water off Punta Caney. After a
great deal of work on the part of the
gunboat breaking the two lines at least
seven times, it was found to be i'm
possible to float the ship. The Ameri-
can gunboat Machias then went out
for help and soon after returned with
a monitor which fired about thirty-five
shots at TayabacOa. Later the Ameri-
can cruiser was f1oated off with the
rising tide.
'On the nights of June 80, and July 1,
the Americans kept strict guard over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
A SPANISH ACCOUNT
Of Events Recently Transpiring in
Cuba.

Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.l
Havana, July 13.-The following are
Spanish accounts of recent events in
Cuba:
About O'Clock OF Sunday afternoon,
July 10, the American forces COM
menced an attack on the city of San
tiagO de Cuba, by way of the heights of
San Juan. They opened a fire of mus
kerry and artillery which continued for
one hour. The American fleet stimuli
taneOusly bombarded the city, ceasing
fire at p. m. 1t was without advan-
tage to the Americans, who did not
gain ground, while the Spanish forces
maintained their positions.
On July ), an American ship lowered
a boat having on board an officer and
some men at Carapichive, Isle of Pines
and captured the schooner Gallite,
loaded with cedar honey, pigs, wax
and fowls. The schooner's crew took
refuge on shore and opened fire on the
boat. It is believed the officer in charge
was wounded. The ship fired ten shots.
a detachment of Spanish troops
which was in ambush on the railroad
between Aiguin and Guira Melena
province of Havana, has surprised an
insurgent force, killing three of the
latter. A search of the neighborhood
later resulted in finding traces of blood
which led to a hut where the troops
found an American citizen named Paul
Torres Fundora and another man. They
were both made prisoners on suspicion
Of having formed part of the insurgent
band
Spanish troops at Tierras Negros
province of Matanzas. have been en-
gagged with the insurgents of that
neighborhoOd. killing five of the latter
On Saturday, July 9, the insurgents
dynamited the railroad between Can
deleria and Punta Bravo province of
Pinar del Rio. The explosion occurred
the moment an observation train was
passing. The engine was damaged, a
culvert was destroyed and an armored
car was derailed. One soldier of escort
was wounded and communication over
that part of the island was interrupted
until Sunday
The NOrweg an stea mer Bergen, which
recently left Sagua for St. Thomas, car
ried, in addition to five hundred pas
sengers three million cigars, 300, 600
packages of cigarettes and 500 bales of
leaf tobacco.
On Friday, July 8, the German cruiser
Geir arrived at Cienfuegos.
The local newspapers publish long
articles giving details of the bonn bard
rnent Of Las Tunes. province of Santa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
RACE WAR is ON.
Trouble Exists Between Whites
and Negroes.
Illinois Volunteers May Indulge
in RiOting.
SALUTING OF NEGROES
ArOuses Ire of AristOcratic
White Men
And is Responsible For Impend-
ing Difficulties.
SALUTING OF NEGROES

Springfield, III, July ia race war
will take place at Camp Tanner if the
threats of Colonel CampbelPs soldiers
amount to anything. Some of the mem
bers of the Ninth regiment have been
having trouble with the negro soldiers,
and they declare that as soon as they
receive their arms they will bring
things to an issue. If they do there
will be desperate fighting right here in
Springfield, for there is bad blood be-
tween the two regiments. and if a riot
is provoked the officers will not be able
to control their commands.
Up to the present time the negroes
have been the masters of the situation
at the camp, for they are armed and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13

The land forces watched with interest
the bombardment from the fleet. About
8 O'Clock the thunder of guns was heard
to the seaWard and a dense cloud of
smoke, rising over the ridge to the
SOUTH showed that the navy was at
work
Many shells from the ships burst in
the northeast part of the city which
it is difficult to see from the American
lines 1t is impossible to say what
effect those had. Several burst in the
center of the town with very great
effect. One shell, of whose action
good view was had from San Juan hill,
burst in a small street. When the at
1nosphere cleared, it seemed as if the
entire street had been blown out Of ex-
istence. A large hole was torn in the
ground and many buildings were de-
mOlished.
If hundred other shells could be
landed with similar effect, they would
destroy Santiago. The warships fired
only for a short time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13

reported that the German boat Irene
in Shbig bay refused to permit them to
attack the Spaniards on Grande Island.
Rear Admiral Dewey promptly de-
spatched the Raleigh and Concord to
investigate the matter. On entering
Subig bay the Raleigh opened fire on
the forts, whereupon the Irene slipped
her cable and steamed out by the other
channel.
The result of the fire of the American
warship was that the Spaniards, num-
bering over 500 men, surrendered
everything.
On returning to Manila, the Irene ex-
plained that she interfered in the
cause of humanity and offered to hand
over to the Americans the refugees she
had on board. Admiral Dewey de-
clined to accept them.
Governor General August has issued
a proclamation promising to grant
autonomy to the islands and Offering
the insurgents inducements to join the
Spanish forces. General Aguinaldo, the
insurgent leader in reply said the
overtures of the Spanish commander
came too late.
Attack on All Sides.
Manila, July Via Hong Kong. July
13--The insurgents yesterday made
vigorous attacks on the Spaniards
from all sides, with little result. They
shelled the Spanish block houses and
trenches north of Manila, and captured
the Spanish guns at Santa Mesa
There was a furious musketry fire all
night long at San Juan, Santa Ana,
Pasco and Pasayi, the Spaniards reply
ing with artillery and musketry
The insurgent artillery is not yet op-
Grating.
About 400 native militia at Santa
Ana have Joined the insurgents.
The insurgents have rushed the Nal
ate entertainments pushing forward to
the walls of the fort, but they had to
retire at daylight. It is probable that
the loss was one hundred men on each
side.
The Americans and the insurgents
are acting independently, both con-
Quoting their own operations and hop
ing to evolve an agreement afterwards.
The extent and duration of General
AguinaldO's influence is uncertain But
it is certain that the Dohammedans of
the south archipelago ignore him and
the insurgents of the island of I.uzon
and other regions are content to use
Aguinaldo until the Spaniards are ex-
PEELED when there will be a state OF
chaos unless a strong force of Ameri-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
ALARM is FELT.
Danger of Fever in the Camp
at SibOney
Is Reported to the Head of the
War Department.
ADVICES ARE MEAGER.
Sampson and Shafter Are
Strangely Silent.
Special Meeting of the War
Board Called.
ADVICES ARE MEAGER

Washington, July 1S.-Some concern
is felt as to the situation before San
tiago largely because of lack of def
mite advices. Nothing has been heard
from Admiral Sampson directly, save a
few messages relating to routine af-
fairs, such as transports. Up to 8
o'clock officials Of the war department
stated that there was no news of re-
newed fighting from Shafter. At 10
O'Clock a special meeting of the war
board was in session at the White
House, Secretaries Alger ana Long and
Adjutant General Corbin being among
the participants.
The conference, as far as can be
learned, related to health conditions in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
CIVIL WAR.
Rebellion in China Assumes
Large Proportions.
France Threatens to Interfere
For Self Protection.
AN IMPERIAL DEFEAT
In Which 1900 Government
Soldiers Fall.
Rebels Are Steadily Advancing
on Woo Chow.
An IMPERIAL DEFEAT

Canton, July 13.-Owing to the defeat
of the Imperial troops near Woo Chow
a thousand picked braves have been
despatched there, conveyed by two
gunboats. The prefact of Woo Chow
reports the Imperial losses to be 1,5OO
killed and adds that unless he is rein
forced before Friday he will be forced
to surrender.
The rebels declare their intention to
overthrow the Manchu rule and they
promise ample reward to each locality
supplying recruits.
The rebels are in camp two or three
miles east of Woo Chow. They expect
to advance today or tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
LAST CABLE CUT.
Communication Between San
tiagO and Havana Broken.

Playa del Este, Guantanamo, July
13.-Captain Young of the Hist, COM
manding an expedition composed of the
Hist, Hornet and Wampatuck, yester-
day morning, while off Santa Cruz,
succeeding in cutting the cable con-
Meeting Havana with Santiago via
Cienfuegos, Trinidad, the United States
and Manzanillo.
Under cover Of the night. Captain
Young went in, facing superior forces,
and located the landing place of the
cable. He remained in hiding until day
break and then cut the cable fifteen
miles southeast of Santa Cruz in ten
fathoms of water. Then he cut off 100
feet of the strand and towed the ends
in opposite directions, each for a dis
tance of miles.