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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
IMPORTANT INQUIRIES.

Some members of the Legislature
make very rational and pertinent in
quiries of the Ministers regarding the
public business. Some members do not
and clearly require assistance in for
mulating and presenting intelligent
questions.
We suggest few simple questions
which these aggressive members are
free to use without acknowledgment
The questions, it will be readily seen,
must reflect great credit on the capa-
city, learning, and true craftsmanship
of the members proposing them.
1. Article IA of the Constitution, re-
ferring to qualification for citizenship
reads:
I'm order to comply with this re-
quirement he shall be able to read and
write with ordinary fiuency any section
or sections of this Constitution.
Will the Minister state how a gradu-
ate of college may be qualified if he
shutters? Would suffering pronun-
citation be regarded as ordinary flu
ency?"
2. 1t is believed, as matter of in
ternational law, that both of the war
ships Bennington and Baltimore are
American territory in our harbor.
Please state if the shell fish, grass,
and other marine growths which at
tach themselves to the bottoms of those
vessels while in the harbor, become the
property of the United States, and are
covered by the flag" Also, if Minis
ter Sewall and Admiral Miller insist on
appropriating these valuable products,
which are the property of the Republic,
is the Government prepared to main
tain the integrity of this Republic? Do
the Ministers recognize the principle,
millions for defense, not a barnacle
for tribute?" Will the Minister ask
the opinion of the Supreme Court?
8. Does the Minister of Finance re-
gard the Kona donkeys as taxable ass
cts or as income? Has he exchanged
any of them for Government bonds at
par?
4. Article A of the Constitution pro-
vides that no idiot or insane person
shall hold any office under the Govern
ment
Will the Attorney General state
whether the word Government" in
cludes the Legislature? 1t is does, what
steps should be taken to amend the
Constitution so as to decentralize pow
er in the hands of the few?
In suggesting these searching ques-
lions, we earnestly ask that they do
not be regarded as sick inns" shouted
at the faithful watch dogs of the House,
but as questions which will reflect, as
we have said, credit on all inquiring
Representative minds.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
MORE SCHOOL INSPECTORS.

The demand for one or more school
inspectors seems to be very necessary.
The excellence of the school system
cannot be maintained without efficient
inspection. AS the number CT scholars
is rapidly increasing, and the demand
for money to support the schools also
increases, it is through good inspection
that the value of the money expended
is obtained. The number OF teachers
at the end of the year 1897, was 40
more than at the end of 1895. They
number will probably be Increased by
so more at the end of the year 80
In one thing we cannot afford to be
stingy, and that is in promoting
education. Unfortunately, the real
value of the inside machinery Ct politi-
cal systems is not fully appreciated. To
prevent proper inspection is a retro
grade movement.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08

the United States. Does the Star wish
Colonel Fisher to march with his bat
talon into the American Senate cham
Der and compel vote for annexation?
Why is it then that the radical Or
gan has been instructed to play every
few days the dreadful and narrowing
''go-to-pot dead march?" Does it make
the patriots feel good to hear Of the
awful things which will happen if Am
erica positively refuses to do what we
wish her to do?
This dwelling on the hideous future
by the Star is like the conduct of the
old preacher, who was asked by a dy-
ing sinner what his fate would be,
after death my friend" said the
preacher, you will go to hell, and let
me observe in all kindness that you
should be deeply thankful to God for
providing a hell to which you can co.
The Star dwells so strenuously on a
calamity which we may not be able to
avoid, that its next step will be to tell
us that we ought to be thankful if it
does come.
This is not the place for the organ to
grind out the lugubrious music of the
'go-to-pot march" with shifting vari-
ations thrown in Mr.. Dole's ''unfortun-
ate remarks" Set up the organ before
the doors of Congress. Let the appeal
ing music strike the ears of the men
who can do something, instead of MAX
ing us miserable. We shall be serious
enough if annexation fails.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
AN EXPERIMENT STATION.

| Telling people what they can, and
ought to do in developing industries, is
simply idle talk, as rule. There are
many able and experienced writers in
America and Europe who have for so
years told the farmers what they could,
and ought to do. There is not coun-
ty in the United States, where the local
newspapers have not republished valu-
able articles on 'how to make the farm
pay" For 80 years we have read enthu-
siastic articles from every section of
the States telling any one who thought
of moving, that in each section was to
be found the home" of every fruit and
vegetable, and fortunes in cultivating
them were to be had for the asking.
But the average farmer is extremely
conservative. He makes some ventures
in new seeds, and is cheated perhaps.
He makes an experiment and fails and
is Disguised. Then, there is the city
man, who buys book on horticulture,
and moves to the country, and fails be-
cause he has had no experience. Both
farmer and city man know nothing
about the commercial side of farming
and horticulture.
The sagacity of advanced farmers,
and agricultural writer's has, within a
few years, created the many and most
valuable Experimental Stations in the
States. Accuracy, skill, thought, brain
and money give in one place, the best
experiments and results for all. These
stations are gradually changing the
character of farming, and in some re-
spects are far beyond the universities
and colleges, in advancing civilization.
Here is needed more than in any sec
ton of America, an Experiment Sta
ton. We need a place where every
man, woman and child can go, and OBJ
tain perfectly accurate information
about all plants and vegetables, and the
commerce in them. This information
must be founded on fact and expert
ences here. One says: you can raise
fine tomatoes here and grapes, and
fruit" Yes, but you cannot sell car
load Of them. The American market is
open to the trade. But somebody must
organize it. 1t costs more to bring
small freight from Maui to Honolulu,
than it costs from San Francisco to Ho-
nolulu. What can the small producer
do?
| Babble about valuable tropical pro-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
THE WICKED USURPATI0N OF
POWER.

Mr.. A. S. Humphreys, in a well pre-
pared letter to Representative Atkin-
son, sharply criticises the practice of
the Judges refusing to issue warrants
of arrest until they are endorsed by the
prosecuting officers. He gives brief,
but excellent account of the growth of
the idea that prosecuting officers should
not assume too much power So far, he
makes out good case against the pre-
valent practice of the control of the
warrants by the prosecuting officers.
His statement is clear and able.
But with the usual and inveterate
habit of lawyers, he designedly states
only one side of the case He knows
that it is the law of this LAID, as it is of
other lands, fully approved of in the
Ashford case (Vol 10 Haw. R.) that
after a person is arrested, the prosecu-
ting officer has absolute power to
nolle pros, or in other words kick the
case out of court Why does not Mr..
Humphreys state this law? Simply be-
cause he would kick his own case out
of the court (of public opinion).
If the prosecuting officer has the
power to dismiss a case, after arrest,
why should he not have the power, as
the Irishman would say, of "dismissing
it before arrest?" That is, of doing be-
forehand that which he has the right
to do afterwards?
For instance. 40 laborers are in a
riot, complaint is made, and the mag
istrate issues a warrant, without the
assent of the prosecuting officer and
they are all dragged into court. The
officer looks into the case, and with full
legal authority, determines to try five
ringleaders, and So he discharges. That
is, instead of dragging IS poor devils
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
FoRTY-s1x NEW MEN.
Waverley Club Has an Active List
OF III Members.

A special meeting OF the Waverley Club
was held on Saturday evening at the
club hall. President A V Gear. presiding
Recording Secretary Copeland having
read the names Of the IS applicants as
posted in the club notice board. on mo-
ton of Horace Wright and J. A. Mehrtens
it was unanimously carried that unless
ballot be demanded on any name the
election should be viva voce as provided
in Section 9 of Article III OF the consti-
tuition. No ballot being called for the
as gentlemen were duly elected members
and the Recording Secretary intended to
notify them OF their election This brings
the roll of active membership to IL ex-
elusive of II life members. The roll OF
honorary members has not yet been ar
ranged.
Among other matters incidentally
brought before the meeting By way %
instruction and suggestion TO the COM
mittee of management was the appiica-
ton of SO a month for newspapers and
periodicals and the purchase az a neW
set of pool balls. AS showing the spirts
of the charter members :. sufficient
amount for the purchase Of the latter was
Immediately donated by the members
present to save the expense from the cur
rent expenses and general funds
The committee of management meets
at O'Clock on Wednesday evening next
when the preliminary arrangements VIII
be made for the first quarterly meeting
which will probably be held in the first
or second week in April, and for the
Easter entertainment which viii be given
on April 18th. Applications for member
ship should be sent in not later than
March 18th. as it is hoped that at least
50 names will be voted on at the quarter
" meeting.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
A COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA.

The proposition to annex the Islands
as county of the State of California
does not appear to be, as matters now
are, a very practicable matter. The
labor unions of the rural districts of
the State will oppose it strongly. The
farmers will also oppose it, and prob
ably the sugar beet men will follow
them. The Islands cannot be annexed
without the assent of the State. At the
same time powerful mercantile inter
est would favor it. A popular vote in
the State, if taken at the present mo-
ment would be extremely uncertain.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
CONSUL GENERAL HAYWOOD'S
REPORT ON COFFEE.

The report on coffee culture in the
Hawaiian Islands, made by Consul
General Haywood to the American
Government, is, We believe, the most
valuable paper that has yet been pub
lished on the subject. 1t states the
truth, and is entirely free from the
errors of the boom" documents that
are usually issued on industrial enter
prises. Mr.. Haywood has evidently
taken much care to get at the facts, and
present them in such a clear, concise
and intelligent form, that any person,
proposing to immigrate and engage in
the business need not be misled This
paper should be republished by the
Government, and mailed to inquirers.
1t is not the duty of the Consul Gen
eral to speculate ON the future of this
industry, and he has not. He states the
facts, as they exist here, and readers
must draw their own conclusions.
The exact value of this industry will
not be known for some years to come
That many over estimate it is certain
That there will be some sort of crisis
in it, before long, is also certain. 1t is
not a Klondike, but an attractive ia
dustry, which will furnish living to
industrious men. But it will suffer- to
some extent, from the same disease of
undue speculation, that has brought so
much trouble to the California fruit
growers. 1t is the whooping cough
that attacks all infant industries"
After it has run it's course, the infant
will thrive.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
THE UNFORTUNATE REMARK

President Dole's unfortunate re-
mark" as the Star puts it, to the re
porters of Chicago, that things would
go on here, even if annexation failed
seems to be regarded by the organ of
the radicals, as unfortunate as the now
celebrated remark of the Rev. Mr.
Beuchard concerning Rum, Romanism
and Rebellion, which so seriously in
jured Mr.. Blaine The Star tells us
that the American press is chewing
on" Mr. Dole's fatal sentence.
We have just looked over several
hundred clippings from leading Am
erican papers, and no comment or allu-
sion whatever is made to Mr.. Dole's po-
litically blasphemous remark. We would
be glad to have the papers named that
are chewing on" it. and are so deep
ly touched by calamity which will
concern us much more than it does
the American people.
Instead of posing in public as a
shivering poltroon, Mr.. Dole took the
attitude of a brave man who says:
IF annexation fails we propose to go
on, and do the best we can"
If the failure of annexation utterly
ruins us, as the Star says it will, on
whom shall be placed the responsibility
for the failure? Has not the Government
fulfilled TO the letter its duty and rati-
fed the treaty? What more can it do?
Ratify the treaty over again? The
matter is absolutely in the hands of
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into court, with great expense to them
selves. he examines the case in advance,
uses his best discretion, and takes
out warrant for five only, and he pres
ses a conviction of these. Representa-
tive Robertson and Mr.. Humphreys in
sist that 40 be dragged into court, even
if the prosecuting officer, with his I'M
doubted power, discharges 50 of them.
Now Mr.. Humphreys and Represen-
tative Robertson are not aware of it
(but they will be if they practice law in
these Islands, that if the 80 poor devils
are pulled in" on charges, in the first
instance, they will be forced to pay,
say $40 apiece to liable counsel to de-
fend them, that is, about $3.50. If they
are not pulled in the able counsel can
only took with sadness on practice,
which without regard to its merits, is
a direct blow at the prosperity of the
Bar, and to that extent endangers our
constitutional liberties. For what is
liberty worth without lawyers.
Was it Blackstone, who remarked in
the opening shapter of his Commenta-
ries: Let the faithful student in every
instance behoove himself to the obser-
walton of the niger in the wood pile?"
Or was this said by some other fellow?
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
HILo TEACHERS.
Interesting Talks On a Variety OF
Subjects.

ouOJSSto'
On the 18th of February, the teachers
of Hilo and adjoining districts held
their quarterly meeting in the Union
school. The large number in attend
ance shows a growing interest in the
Union.
After roll-call to which the mem
bers responded by quotations from
Parker, the minutes of the December
meeting were read and adopted.
Miss Severance taught First Year
Lesson on stones. Different speci-
mems were distributed among the pu-
pills who stated their observations and
these were written on the blackboard.
A simple Introduction to coral, lava
and sulphurous formations was given.
In the discussion which followed Miss
Coan illustrated the development of the
subject with the higher grades, relat-
ing the influences which account for
our different rocks and stones. The
formation of sand by erosion and the
manner in which soils are formed were
clearly illustrated. Several papers
were read which had been prepared
by her pupils on the subject.
A recitation was given by Miss Ruth
Richardson after which Miss Hill
taught a plant lesson. The embryo
plant was found in the bean and the
different stages of growth were COM
mented on. Several plants growing in
water were on exhibition and from
these the functions of the roots were
studied. A vote of thanks was tender
ed the class for having come so far.
Mrs. R. A. Lyman read an account of
the dwarfish and supernatural Mena-
hunes, relating their manners and GUS
toms, their marvellous works and ad-
ventures. Ancient Hawaiian thoughts
and customs have been greatly mould
ed by the belief in these people.
A discussion on vertical writing was
ouened by Mr. Carvalho. Many views
were expressed both in favor of and
against the system. Beginners take
to it readily, but often confusion arises
in advanced pupils in trying to affect
a transformation The presidents
view is that the system has come to
stay and that there is no alterna-
tive for teachers.
Miss Emily Evaliko read paper on
Band of Mercy work. Miss Deyo
was the originator of the movement
in Hilo and she reports good results
Young people should be led to join
from proper motives and not simply
for the purpose of wearing the star.
The subject of drawing was dealt
with by Miss Thurston. The paper
emphasized the educational values of
the subject and detailed the work and
methods suited to the different years.
Variety was added to the proceedings
by a song from Miss Willis.
Mr. McCluskey read paper on
school excursions. These train the
faculties of observation and are the
best introduction to the study of geo
graphy and the natural sciences. Work
with an object in view and as Napoleon
said "Use your resources"
The date set for the next meeting is
18th of May.
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ATTRACTIVE PLAN.
Incorporation Prospectus of w
W. Dimond Il Co. Ltd.


W. Dimond Il Co, Ltd.
The incorporation prospectus OF "
W. Dimond & Co., Ltd, has been put
into circulation. The business Is the
well known house furnishing goods es-
tablishment in the Won Holt Block on
King street. The circular sent 10 pros
pective stockholders is a very sttrae-
tive one and the promoters viii most
likely meet with a ready response. The
capital stock of the concern is 20 be
500, 600 in shares of the par value OF
$50 each. The shares issued are 70
equal only what the business actually
inventories on March 81. II is the pur-
pose under the new arrangement to
conduct the business on a strictly cash
basis, but shareholders may have ae-
counts secured by their collateral
Stock can be transferred without no
tice to the officers and will be redeem
ed at a premium in goods by the com
pany at any time. Shareholders ac-
counts settled at the end Of the month
will have Discount Of five per cent
The company is to be formed without
delay by W. W. Dimond and Geo. H
Paris
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
CURE

disturbing cathartic will set Nature TO
going, and relieve the head, the stomach,
the liver and all the organs OF the body
from the evils of clogged drainage.
The Liver is the gateway between the
stomach and the organs which the
stomach purveys for. Stop up the gate
and death quickly ensues. Burden it With
distractions aud thousand ills result
Hoods Pills CURE Liver ills, sick head
ache, biliousness, Indigestion, nausea,
constipation, without purging, without
pain, without violence.
Everybody at sometime needs them
Everybody should keep them on hand At
all times for emergencies.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
THE PRESIDENT RETURNS.

We welcome back the President. His
trip has secured three benefits. 1t has
uuieted the consciences of the earnest
patriots who dictated his journey. 1t
has given him a rare opportunity to
see American lions. 1t has put him in
the way of gaining some information
on state points. AS DR.. Johnson said:
1.-The use of travelling is to regulate
imagination by reality, and instead OF
thinking how things may be, to see
them as they are.
The President has learned something
about the curious political machinery
in Washington. Even if he has not Sc
cured any votes in favor of ratification,
he has probably done something which
the earnest patriots did not contem-
plate. He has paved the way for the
closer relations of the two Govern
ments. at least during President Nc
Kinley's term That is great gain,
especially if annexation is delayed. We
are liable to the attack of crises and
President Mckinley has better under
standing of the situation, if it is posi-
BILE to so have, with Minister SewalPs
ample information and conclusions be-
fore him.
Some of the E. P.'s are deeply griev-
ed over President Dole's remarks TO an
interviewer, to the effect that if annexa-
ton fails, this Government will go on
as usual. The scope of his remark was
clearly this, that in the event of no an
nexation, we would not be overwhelm-
ed with an earthquake of financial and
political catastrophy. 1t was manly
and statesman like to say so, when ask
ed the question We shall have trou-
BILE enough of all kinds if annexation
fails, but we congratulate the Presi-
dent that he did not go into Mysteries
over it, and read to the reporters a Star
editorial on impending blue blazes"
We shall face the music Snakes will
be lively in the Paradise of the Pacific,
as they were in Eden. But the Earnest
Patriots will come to the front with
plenty of grit, and help to scorch
them.
From the American standpoint, Pres
ident Dole's remark was of no conse- !
quence The United States are more
concerned in our territory than in our
people When California was taken,
not word was said about the feelings
and wishes of the greasers. The bust
ness of annexation, in Washington, is
not love feast, but cold blooded po-
litical affair.
President Dole returns in good
health. DR.. Day has felt his pulse re-
gularly, and kept him free from the
practice of experimentalists in medi-
cine
He will find the Legislature in ses-
sion, and it will worry him some. But
its days of existence are only 80 under
the Constitution Naturalists say of
the mosquito: 1T is born, becomes a
father, a grandfather, and dies within
one hour" Owing to the awful dignity
of man, and his exalted position in the
universe, his time is extended, in Legis-
lative bodies, to period of 80 days.
Let the Legislature be as useful as the
mosquito, in rapidly begetting off
spring of laws and resolutions, and
"whereases," within its period of exist
ence.
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Hoods
Cure H~
Liver Ills Ho

Hoods Pills are as peculiar and a. pleas
ant, in comparison with all Others, as IS
Hoods SarsaparilIs.
To compound pill which shall be
pleasant to take, shall not be coated with
what by age becomes insoluble, and which
shall be just that mild stimulant TO the
liver and bowels which shall help Nature
to restore her disordered functions - that
is the problem for the pharmacist
1t is easy to purge, but that is not what
is wanted. A mild but sure and IN
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
A Funeral.

The funeral of the late Mrs. A. e
Roberts, aged 55, whose death occurred
at the late home on Nuuanu avenue
Saturday, took place from the Method
1st church Sunday afternoon. the Rev.
G. L. Pearson officiating Interment
took place in Nuuanu cemetery De
ceased had been i'll but short time and
her death came very suddenly. She ar
rived here from San Jose, Cal. about a
year ago.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08

In an address before the Education
Society in Boston the other day the
Rev. DR.. Edward G. Hall urged that
pupils in public school be taught the
aboriginal tongue. and be allowed to
communicate in it. Before closing his
address he recited the Lords Prayer in
the Indian language.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08
Punahou Again.

The second of the series Of games be-
tween the Punahou and Kamehameha
teams on the Makaih grounds Satur-
day, was won by the former with a
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-03-08

score Of 10 to nine. The game was
very closely contested The K=ms were
ahead to the ninth inning. when their
rivalc got in and made two runs