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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
THE COLUMBIA coALrNG AT BOSTON.

Provincetown. Mass. May 6.-The United States
cruiser San Francisco came into this harbor just
after I: 30 o'clock this morning
The cruiser Columbia weighed anchor at ?:3+
p. m. and started for Boston. where she Will OBJ
tain a supply OF coal and water. She wiz return
hero early next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
TWO MILLION RATIONS ORDERED.

= J..
MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS
OF SIDES OF PORK.
Chicago. May G.--The Government has ordered
two million rations. now In Chicago to be sent
III once II Chattanooga. This VIII amount 10
ohou; four trainloads OF bacon. hard bread.
sugar coffee beans. salt. pepper anu vim gar
te connonent parts OF the soldiers bill OF fare.
Major Smith and his men we're busy to-day re-
cciylng the quantities OF fool that were called
for suddenly by n telegram. received from
Wash!neton The bacon alone amounts to
twenty-seven carloads. 100000 pounds. ms
Will 20 by three different railroads IL ordei 10
minimize delay. Each of the items OF the prin-
cipal goods in the list Of ration's constituents
VIII be shipped in quantities represented by SIX
figures The total weight Of the whole TWO
million ratons IL l,50O.,O pounds
The United States Government has bought
100000 pounds or short Gear sizes oI polh
tho sellers are the International Packing Com
pany and Swift Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
NEW CYLINDER FOR THE CUSHING

Bristol r. l.. May GA higN-pressure
cylinder for the starboard engine of the torpedo
boat Gushing. was shipped by express to Key Yves;
by tho Herrcshoffs to-day. To- morrow n new
blower engine, also for the Cushing, will be
shipped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
WAR NEWS FROM LONDON

ANOTHER APPEAL. TO FRANCIS JOSEPH.
THE QUEEN REGENT URGES HIM TO USE HIS
INFLUENCE TO SECURE INTEnvENTIoN
London Nav The Vienna correspondent
az The Daily Mall says:
The Spanish Queen Regent has again ap-
peaied 20 Emperor Francis Joseph to use his
Influence in favor OF European intervention
Count Goiuchowski the Austro- Hungarian FOR
cisn Minister has addressed a note to the POW
crs on the subject. ! understand that hui ''r
England's pro- American attitude certain Eu-
ropean Powers would have openly sided with
Spain before the war broke out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
WATSON AND REMEY AT KEY WEST.
TIE FORMER TO COMMAND THE BLOCKAD-
ING SQUADRON PROBABLY TO

ING SQUADRON PROBABLY TO
CONTROL THE NAVAL STATION.
Key West. Fla. May 1.-THE steamer Oiivette
arrived here this morning from Tampa. having
on board Commodore Watson who Is to COM
nard the Havana blockadng squadron General
Shan,r who IS reported To have been desig-
mated for the command ~ the army to invade
Cuba. and Colonel Lawton, Of General Skaters
staff. After mis- arrival Commodore Watson I'M
mediatcly went on board the cruiser Cincinnati,
where he hoisted his flag.
This afternoon the ships in the harbor doomed
commodorcs salute Of eleven guns. This
customary act Of courtesy to new command
ing officer had distressing effect on the Lafay-
cites passenger Thc Federal officials were
dining with Captain Chapiela at the time. and
suddenly found themselves In the midst OF a
panic. The Spaniards yelled that the enemy had
opened Are. and they scampered about the decks
to ind places If shelter. Some Of them burst
frantIcally into the captains cabin, where he
was At dinner with his visitors. and begged the
Americans to save their lives. one Mexican
woman. wife Of a Spaniard who was seized
with soasms when the Annapolis stopped the
Lafayette yesterday. duplicated the perform
arce when the salute was fred. and for some
time II was feared her lie in danger.
Commodore Ecmey arrived on the Mascotte
this afternoon While nothing official can be
learned as to whether he will take command OF
the second division Of the fleet. IL is said on
good authority fhat his assignment is to assume
control Of the naval station here.
Companies and g. q the 18th Infantry (col-
orcd). did not 20 to the Tortugas last evening.
as was expected. but viii start tonight to Join
tho other troops al Tampa
The reports from the blockade line to-day are
that the situation is unchanged. The smaller
cruisers are stu lined up. wAh the sunboat An
napols acting n flagship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
DENIES THAT HE WAS CALLED HONE

AND SAYS WAR HAS ONLY BEGUN.
Toronto May 6.-Schor Polo WAS seen this after
noon REGARDING the report that he had been called
to Madrid by the Spanish Government. at the in
stance of Lord Salisbury. He characterized the re-
nort as absurd He Rad not been called home by
HE government. He would leave Toronto to- night
nut WIS only going far as Montreal. where he
would stay until he received instructions. lie says
that the war has only begun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07

PRO-SPANISH CIRCULARS IN LONDON.
DISTRIBUTED ny NAM MEN IN PLACES WHERE
CROWDS ARE TTiCKEsT.
London. May "a remarkable attempt to in
fuence public opinion in London through circu-
lars distributed In the streets during the busiest
hours began last evening. While the theatres
were emptying many men were employed IN
handing dodgers Of yellow paper. with large
headlines reading: "Why the United States Is
Making War Upon Spain.
Under this heading were extracts from the
letter recently written by Edward J. Phelps,
formerly United States Minister to England ex-
pressing the opinion that the United States was
not justified ir going TO war with Spain. These
extracts were accompanied by quotations from
alleged pro-Span,sh newspapers printed in
America and pro-Spansh papers published in
Great Britain.
Up to the present 1t has been impossible 10
ascertain who is promoting this propaganda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
SALISBURYS WORDS RESENTED.

SALIsBURY'S WORDS RESENTED.
MODERATE sPANIARps FIND GOOD ADVICE IN
THEM
London. May THE Madrid correspondent OF
THE Times says:
Although Lord Saiisbury's words on the His
piano. American situation before the Primrose
League are greatly resented here. many mod
crate and far-seeing men interpret them as ad
vice to Spain. given In rather brutal form. TO
recognize facts. however painful and to seek TO
minimize the Inevitable consequences Of the
situation
Nobody has yet ventured publicly to advocate
the doctrine that IN the unequal combat Spain
IL only called upon 10 vindicatc her national
honor: but the fact that the tendency OF thought
10 In that direction makes FOR peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
QMZ 2h,ns;k~ @@
SnvFRsM1xs -~s MAxkRs or
GoLD AND SHKxR PkATx
s@N12M ms~zae"!~

Now fully rcady-the Electrical show
at Madison Square Garden.
How many thousands have been watt
ing for us to say just that?
Tie Exhibits are alivc-thc Garden
is like an enchanted place.
Children Half Pricc-bring them by
all means.
With onc-tcnth the effort they will
learn here twenty times as much about
electricity as they can i'll any other way.
Electrical Show. under auspices OF .t.,
New York Electrical Society,
Madison Square Garden. to II r. ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
4 SMALL MrTlNY QUICKLY QrELLED
COALrAssTEs ANp FIREMEN oN THE ALAMO
REFUSE 10 RISK THEIR NECKs." Dtr
cr-ltNfTT To TIE 1 Any

KY Vast Fla, May (spcc!aD.-The
Mallory liner Alamo. having on board the
detachment Of West Point engineers bound for
Cuba. had small mutiny to-day among her
nrcmcn anil coal passers. These men. on learn
INK that the Alamo was to proceed to cuba
when tn" troops went there, refused to do duty
under the circuns'l ,cs asserting that the
steamer MAS not sufficiently protected against
the enemy. anl saying that they were not
anxious b. work for the Government and risk
their necks.
The CAPT ain OF the vessel promptly sent here
for United States COMMISSIONER who warned
the men that they were violating a law. but
tho; stu refused 20 continue ut work Then the
comma nder -, the engineers put n guard OF
men with fixed bay orcts AROUND the mutlnccrs.
This action took all the hgh' out OF them and
they caPitulated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
TWO LITTLE PRIZES CAPTURED.

TWO LITTLE PRIZES CAPTURED.
THE onii;NTE AND THE ANTONIO svARr:z. FISH.
ING scuOONERs TAKEN NEAR HAVANA.
Key West. Fla. MAY 6As soon as sunrise
this morning lifted tho regulations forbidding
the entrance u vessels into Key West Harbor
during tho dark hours two little prizes were
brought I'm. Thcy were both Spanish fishing
schooncrs. II no great value. the Orientc and
the Antonio Suarez. The Oricntc was captured
by the cunboat Nicksburg. Commander a. b. II.
Lille. off HAVANA. yesterday. She was bound
from Yucatan for Havana. with n cargo ~ dried
fish. and had been out thirty-hvc days on ac-
count Of gales and contrary winds. one blank
shot was enough to bring the little fellow TO
terms The skipper declared that he knew moth
ms Of the existing war conditions. The Vicks-
burg put r prize crew on board In charge Of
Signal officer J. j. Byrne. ana sent her in here.
The captain became frantic when h. learned
that his vessel was captured He raved. tore his
hair. butted his head against the side OF his
SCI. and made several attempts to jump over
board lie had ~ re placed under restraint be-
fore he finally became calm
Tn, Antonio Suarcz captured by the dis.
patch -boa' Uncas N Boca CicJa. near Havana.
II is said that she was signalling Information To
without Interference from the blockadIng fleet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07

Grccnock Scotland. by Scott & Co. in 1864 This
steamer with the Washington OF the same line
began tho French line service to this port. The
captain OF the Lafayette on her first trip TO New
York the father OF the present agent here,
M. Bocande.
The Lafayette Is by no means a modern boat.
Her hull s Of iron. She has compound engines and
twin screws Her dimensions are: Length 32l4
feet; beam 39.s. and depth Of hold. 2si. She regis
3.3l1 gross with net tonnage OF LA
NJ. Bocandc, apent OF the French Line, when he
was at his office yesterday. had had no ad-
vices from the captain OF the Lafayette as to her
having arrived IN Key West. He said: The
steamer left ST. Nazairo on April 81. and touched at
Santande- Apr!l % and Corunnn April 90 from
which port she sailed for Havana. IA is usual on
her trip to Mexico. Ii IL customary for her coal
at Havana. and that Is the reason she pu; In
there. as she would not have attempted TO run the
blockade. once she had notice OF Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07

DUE AND CONTINUOUS ELIMINATION
recognized by all Physicians be the chief requisite for
the restoration and preservation of health.
APENTA is the Best Elimina1t.
IAN IDEAL PURG ALIVE. "-7he Practitioner
OF ALL DRUGGISTS AND MINERAL WATER DEALERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
THE CABINET IN SESSION.
NINETY FOR THE FATE OF THE WAR
REVENUE BILL EXPRESSED.

THE PRESIDENT INFORMED THAT THE SENATE
FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL STRIKE
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
The Strangers Friend Society.

The Treasurer's reports OF this
most excellent Society will be read
with pleasure by many who will be
anxious to assist the friends OF the
Society. Receipts: Membership
fees $54, quarterly amounts from the
Queens Hospital SAG, interest on
Government bonds $3.50, donations
$1,S46.40.
Disbursements for benefit OF bene-
ficiaries as follows: Passage moneys
800, for patients in the Queens Hos
pital S519, funeral expenses 1914,
milk bills S142 80, rents $237 %, to
numerous calls weekly rations, medi-
cines, etc, $52315. Sum total of
expenditures for the year S2,011.13.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Boomingl Boomingl is our Suit
Club, 81 per week. Medeiros e.
Decker, No, IL Hotel street. Tel
GAL, P. o. Box, sos
To appear respectable is to be
decently shaved, which can only be
attended to at the European Barber
Shop, Chas. Molteno, proprietor.
Sheetings, Pillow Castings, Table
Linen and Napkins will be the
specialties at l.. b Kerr's this week
and great bargains will be offered
in these useful lines.
Elk. Zealandia, the California Fruit
Market received in Camarinos' re-
frigerator all seasonable fruits, fish
and fresh California block butter.
Call and inspect them.
For straight and soft merry bever-
ages one should call at the Cosmo-
politan Saloon, where the finest OF
Pabst Milwaukee and bottled goods
are served by George Cavanaugh.
Major Hawkins OF the Royal
wishes it to be known that Pabst
Bohemian has superseded the fam.
GUS draught OF Doppelbrau. The
latter in bottle is an excellent tonic
at 25.
The favorite beverage of the no.
bility is Andrew Usher's whisky and
Schweppe's famous soda. The Royal
Annex, always up to date, is now
responding to the frequent calls for
"IJ a. &"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
Passenger Travel.

From Maui ports. per stmr. Clau.
dine, May 15-F B Dat, Mrs FL P
Baldwin, Mr. Castendyk, S W Kaai,
E S Valentine, S M Dodge, Mrs @ Y
Alma, Mrs Fl Higgins, Mrs Kawa-
motto, Miss Kanuha, Mrs All You, g
w Smith and wife, Ting Kee, York
Ting aud Go deck,
From Kauai ports, per stmr w @
Hall, May l5-G N Wilcox, Miss M
E Alexander, Miss NJ Bechert, M
Brasch and 81 on deck.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Senator Wright wisely suggests a
barbecue feast for the California
boys as they pass through to the
seat Of war. A Bulls Head Club"
fish chowder would also be an excel
lent idea for the brave boys who
come from around the Bay. There'll
he beer drought after they leave
here with our God speed. Only say the
word and there will be 'hookupu"
for the Stars and Stripes, il the an
nexatiouis,s will leave politics alone
for the time being.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
Succeeds Itself.

Last year Seattle "Bock" Beer was
waited for and sought after by the
masses and pronounced the hest
Book ever shipped to Honolulu.
This year this popular brew is
better than ever and in anticipation
of larger demand than ever before
the Criterion Saloon has laid in a
large supply.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
TOPICS on The DAY.

The INDEPENDENT supports a sub
stantial appropriation for the relief
and aid of the Trustees of Kapiolaui
Park. Rem mber what wonders
have been done with Golden Gate
Park under less favorable circum-
stances than we have here.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Unless it will materially interfere
with the beauty OF the design, it
would be a good idea to turn the
Carter memorial fountain into q
drinking fountain for the roadside
at Kapiolani Park. Waikiki is a
thirsty place, and it is not everyone
who wishes to patronize the hos
pitabe bathing resorts. Gratitude
and pathos would also be beautiful
ly blended through thirsty throats.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
Fifty Up.

On Saturday Post Master General
Dat scored his half century run in
the race of life amid the heartiest
congratulations of his numerous
friends. May he happily glance at
many merry hours as they are
scored on the dial which marks a
loving remembrance of tho day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
L. q Kerr

invites everybody and their friends
to inspect the beautiful lines
OF Dress Goods now being display
ed. These Goods are personally
selected and are entirely new both
ia patterns and material. No lady
should fail to see them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
Constancy.

The constant cooling lover
Carries off the blushing maid,
The enterprising Barber Shop
(The Criterion)
Is the one who gets the trade.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

The question of annexation now
being entirely in the hands Of the
United States there is no necessity
to worry ourselves as to the pro-
bable results. We are like the gam
blers watching the last cast OF the
die which is to have a fatal termina-
ton for one or the other. Until it
has been thrown and it's face value
determined each side is confident,
or at least hopeful, of victory.
Argument here will not avail.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
COFFEES

Some are cheap now. Cheap
cereal adulterated coffees are
very plentiful and are forcing
down the prices of the old
Kona product, especially the
medium and lower grades
with which they compete.
The higher grades of Isl
and coffees have declined a
little in sympathy.
Our customers are the first
to benefit by reductions.
Fine coffees are scarce and
no reductions can be made in
their prices,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

D. G. Camarinos' messenger ser.
vice appears to fill a much needed
want. The public are accommo-
dated and the bright boys kept
busy. Read the advertisement for
detail
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

IL is expected that the Kahuku
grade on the Oahu railroad will be
completed by December.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Sir Robert Heron has been added
to the floor committee OF the ball in
aid OF the funds OF the British
Benevolent Society to be given on
the Oath instant, Queen Victoria's
birthday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Joe Silva OF the "Ferndale" has
imported a Siberian mastiff. He is
not to be outdone by Mrs. Gillig
and her $4,000 French bulldogs.
The mere appearance OF the animal
on the streets causes stampede OF
all other CANNES 10 their kennels.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
WANTED TO PURCHASE.

SMALL PIECE OF LAND STU ATED
- between King-slreet Br dge and nch-
FOWL Streets and between Beretania Street
ami the Harbor. Apply to this office or
Sa2-l0t III. M. DOW.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

The Portuguese celebrated yes
terdsy their holiday of the Holy
Ghost in their customary manner.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

A curious tale comes from Maui
in reference to Chinaman pro
nounced dead coming to life while
his coffin was being constructed.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

The life size portraits of j. F.
Hackfeld and r Inert Levers on
view at Davey's gallery are splendid
likenesses aud most artistic work.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

The high bred colt named ooh,
Sugarp has been sold by E. S
Cunha to Lam Yet, who may enter
the fue horse at the 18th OF June
races.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Brother Adslbert was Yesterday
ordained Deacon at the 1870 a. ~.
service in the Roman Catholic
Cathedral.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Decoration Day will soon be here.
Remember the Maine.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Byron o. Clark has beeu appoint
ed Commissioner Of Agriculture,
and David Haughs' friends are kick-
ing Justify.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

New York goods at New York
prices at N S. Sachs Dry Goods Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Read what Lewis & Co. have TO
ray about coffee to day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

On Saturday 60 children attended
their frat communion at the Roman
Catholic Cathedral.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Father Matthias leaves by the
ZAalandia tomorrow for trip
home.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

The sailors social at the Y. NJ. G.
A. on Saturday evening was very
largely attended and was a great
success. The credit is greatly due
to Mr.. McCombe.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

From Hamakua per stmr. Iwalani,
May l4--5 1856 bags sugar for Il. A.
Sohaeteg % %.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

The Waverley Club has received
its new pool balls, and by tomorrow
the tables will be ia good running
order for the players. The club will
perhaps give another OF their inter
esting entertainments next month if
it will not interfere with other
societies.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
NOTICE.

T WILL NOT HOLD MYSELF RE.
Il sponsible for any debt contracted in
my name without my consent or written
order G. II. FOOK.
Lshaina, April IL, 1893. S69-lm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Shifting Prints, rs yards for 81
at N. S. Sachs Dry Goods Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Percales, new patterns. SO inches
wide, II yards for ST at n. S. Sachs
Dry Goods Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

There will be an invitation tennis
tournament at the courts OF the
Pacific Tennis Club at 3:15 this
afternoon. Mr.. Driscoll will parti-
cipate.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

The band plays at Emma Square
this evening and Miss Kanoho will
sing.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

A comparison of the Saturday
foreign news makes it difficult to see
reason for ths Bulletins self-gratula-
ton. Apparently the Advertiser had
first whack at it, and as The INDIE.
PENDENT took it from that paper, it
had about the same as the Bulletin.
1t may be business journalism to
blow your own horn, il no one will
do it for you, but in small village
town like Honolulu it avails nothing;
at least that is our opinion.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

There are hopes that the Gaelic
may arrive this evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
HONOLULU MESSENGER SERVICE.
CORNER KING AND ALAKEA STREETS,
HoHoLULU, II /.

Messengers and packages delivered to
all parts Of the ci y Prompt service and
reasonable charges
Office open until IL o'clock p. IN. Tele-
phone 1913.
s93-tf D. G CAMARINOs, Manager.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16
Notice 10 British Subjects
THE ATTENTION OF BRITISH

THE ATTENTION OF BRITISH
L Subjects is called to a notice,
now on exhibit at the British Vice
Consulate at this Port, Of a Procla-
nation of Neutrality in the war be-
tween the United States and Spain,
which has been signed by Her
Majesty the Queen, and will be ex-
hibited as soon as received
w. j. KENNY,
Her Britannia Majesty's Acting Con-
sui General.
II. B. Ms Consulate. General,
Honolulu, May z, 1898. S97 If
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Rep. Kahaulelio was unwise in
endeavoring TO raise the Presidents
salary to $4,000 year while the
Maine Fund contribution and the
incidentals OF the lobbying trip to
Washington remain unexplained.
1t is fortunate for the President that
he cannot overhear the talk of the
town" for he would learn the penal
.ty OF high position and reputation
and find how small they are when
bedraggled in the dust.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

1t is very evident that the Super
intendent Of Public Works is
doomed to lose his high po-
silion. The necessity OF the
day is for Board Of Works of FIVE
members with some such practical
man as Alexander Young at the
head, and for the Superintendent to
be their Executive officer. In course
of time there should be a Minister
OF Public Works in addition to a
Minister OF the Interior The coun-
try is growing very rapidly.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-16

Members of the committee Of the
celebration ball of the Queen VIC
tora's birthday having more tickets
that they can conveniently dispose
OF are requested to return the sur
plus to Secretary Wright at this
office, as there is demand for them
in other quarters.