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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21

Is the Minister of the Interior ineom-
petent OF corrupt so that he cannot
be trusted? Do not these children in
the Legislative kindergarten see that
by refusing to adop, the simple method
of reaching the superintendent, as
pointed out by the Constitution. they
virtually charge the Minister of the
Interior with incompetency or oorrup-
ions
When that eminent patriot, E. B.
Thomas. complained Of the Superin-
tendent because he did not set the
contract for building the Engine house,
and when Mr.. Paris. of Kona, COM
planned because he could not have it
his own way about roads, why did they
not simply follow out the oonstitu-
tional method and call on the Minister
TO do his duty and remove Mr.. Rowen :
When men resort to a round-about
way of doing things. there is q sus-
piCion that there is something that is
not square" in the proceedings. and
that they are afraid of taking the
simple method.
If the Minister cannot be trusted to
pass upon the case of a dishonest Off
cial, Of his own appointment, he should
be removed. Possibly these members
who have not shown much loyalty TO
the Government of their own creation.
may suspect the Minister'S honesty.
and are restoring TO the more elabo-
rate, costly method of removal by
impeachment
Ii this is their plan, the Senate must
sit in judgment, and we shall have an
all summer session of the Legislature.
They may impeach the Superinten-
dent for crimes. and then impeach the
Minister of the Interior for not remov-
ing a man guilty of crimes. Loeben-
stein hopes TO rake the chestnuts of
Rowelrs removal out of Legislative
fire. and like a cunning ape. is using
the catS'-pa of the members in pull
ing il out. He also adroitly uses the
cats'-paws of the Star, of the Indepen-
dent, and of ''Tomtit's Blizzard" with
fresh blood from Americal in doing
il Loebenstein has not yet been able
to remove the President for treason.
But he succeeds in playing some of the
of the House, and his news
paper allies for fools.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
Capt. Gridley Dead.

The sad news of the death q Cap-
tain Girdley. late commander Of the
[. s. S. Olympia. which did Su,h hne
work in the fight at Manila. IVES re-
ceived on the Peru yesterday morn
ing. Captain Girdley was iii when he
was in Hong Kong before departure
to Manila and Admiral Dewey advised
him to stay OF the ship but he would
not remain from the fight. When this
was over he began to all again snd
it was finally prevailed upon him TO
leave the ship and to go to MS home
in the States. He arrived as far as
Kobe, Japan. where he died on sun
day. June 9Th. His complaint was
dysentery. The body of the late Cap
tain Gridley viii pass through here
on the Coptic.
Commander Lamberton has been
placed in command Of the Olympia
Captain Coffin, who passed through
on the Peru. was a class mate OF the
late Captain Gridley at Annapolis.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
ADMIRAL CERyERA'S CHWALRY

The chiyalrous act OF Admiral Ger
vera in sending q fag Of truce to
Admiral Sampson. in recognition OF
the bravery OF the men who nayigated
the Nerrimac into the channel of San
tiago and there sank her. will be a
swift wave OF oil running from the
Atlantic 10 the Pacific over the angry
waters OF American Indignation
against Spanish cruelty. It Will not
stop the deep and Irresistible ground
swell of purpose 10 end Spanish rule
in Cuba. but it viii queu the angry
foam that flies from the wave tops
All the world admires q chivalrous
act, even if it is trifing or insincere.
The people, the mass. the crowd, are
instantly touched by kindness, and
even over-estimate its value. Admiral
Cervera has yielded no point. He has
accepted no compromise. He has not
modified his purpose 10 sink every
American war ship. with its crew,
if he can do so. He does not ask that
the horrors OF war he suspended. But
he renews for . moment on the eve
Of the twentieth century. the senti-
ments Of chivalry, which made the
romances OF the dark ages.
This one touch OF nature, this sus-
pending OF battle, for moment, in
order TO salute a daring act of courage
and self sacrafce, viii have an effect
OF the American mind that is inestim-
able. The Governor Of Manila, by his
foolish proclamation, reused the hatred
OF every loyal American. The act OF
the Spanish Admiral now makes it
impossible for the American people or
their forces to regard all Of the Span
ISL people as ignorant and cruel
demons. Not an officer OF the Ameri-
can feet viii permit the Spanish Off
GERS 10 out do him in the amenities
or courtesies OF war, although the ten
sion OF the fighting attitude viii not
be relaxed for a moment.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
JAPANESE CHIYALRY.

After the capture of the Chinese
fleet at Wai-hai-wai, during the late
Chinese-Japanese war, the Chinese Ad-
miral Ting, after surrendering, COM
mitted suicide on his battleship, rather
than face trial and death at home.
Admiral Ito, who had received his sur
render, was an old friend of his, and
desired to give him the honor of mill
tary burial at his home in China.
He resorted TO this extraordinary and
chivalrous method of doing it.
The Chinese war ships that had
surrendered and were in possession of
the Japanese forces, had become the
property of the Japanese Government,
and Admiral Ito could not dispose of
them. But the warship on which Adj
miral Ting had killed himself had not
been taken possession of. Admiral Ito
thereupon said TO the Chinese officers:
I do not accept the surrender of
your vessel. Take her, and go to China
with the body of your Admiral, and
give him all the naval honors'
This is in its noble sympathy, and
the enormous sacrifice of a valuable
war ship. perhaps the most ehival-
rous incident recorded in authentic
history.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21

Admiral Nelson, after the battle OF
the Nile, would have been startled if
one of the seamen had, with permits
sion, stepped UP to him, on the, quarter
deck, made his bow, and handed him
a printed pamphlet, saying: Admiral,
here is an account of yesterdays battle
written by f'c'stle hand"
We have before US a small pamphlet
lettered, "a brief description of the
battle of Manila Bay" by ]. A Wisner
and H F. Humphrey OF the Baltimore's
crew, composed and published on the
Baltimore, after the recent engage
ment. Extracts from it appear in an
other column.
The next newspaper ventures will
be extras" issued every half hour, in
naval engagements, from the Flagship,
and sold at the usual prices to passen-
gers who have taken round trips for
the war, in timers" which can steam
about at safe distance from the en-
gagements, and insist on having the
news hot and Immediately
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
THE GREAT ALLIANCE.

The British papers continue TO COM
ment on Mr. Chamberlain's speech, in
which he openly, and emphatically
suggested an alliance between Great
Britain and the United States. His
suggestion is cordially approved of
with the exception OF some of the more
conservative journals. These suggest
that there have already been some
epidemics of good will between the
two countries, followed by equally Sc
we're epidemics of bad temper
The proposed alliance must have a
sound business basis or it can not last
No mere sentiment will sustain it.
As rule, the Anglo-Saxons and the
Latins do not make successful business
partnerships. The racial traits pre-
vent it. Even the Angio-Saxons do not
work well in harness with the Ger
mans or the Russians. Temperament
and habit tend to separate them. Poll
teal institutions and thought prevent
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
INCREASING THE WAGES.

The proposed law requiring that one
half the labor 10 b. done under Gov
ernment contracts shall he awarded
TO Hawaiizns and Europeans. that Is
the Portuguese. viii considerably in
crease the cost Of work, we are inform
Cd. and therefore increase The rate OF
taxation.
Il Is the Portuguese mainly and not
the natives. who desire employment
for the natives do not eagerly ask for
il
The condition Of many Of The Po-tu-
guese Is unfortunate They have come
into the rovn. instead Of remaining in
the country. They ind that The Asia
tics tx the price Of labor. and
with their large families md it almost
impossible 10 live on plantation wages
Worse than al, from this aspect Of the
case. We steadily continue 10 educate
their children 70 the strong desire for
better things, and al the same time.
entirely neglect educating them in the
way Of getting these better things and
We push them against the Asiatics.
This had state OF things seems 10
make II necessary TO do some danger
Gus legislation in The way OF discrimi-
mating in their favor.
Il may be expedient TO pay the Por-
tuguese Iabore-s higher wages in the
Government service, simply because
they must be taken care OF, but the
better and reasonable way would be TO
provide 2 method Of helping many Of
these laborers 10 emigrate TO the other
Islands, and aid them in getting homes
Of their own Il does the community
great harm. so long IS industrious
Portuguese are compelled 10 pay enor- /
nous rents OF Punchb0wl. for land 1
they cannot purchase II creates jus |
uhable discomfort, and forces them TO 4
demand the highest wages. # these
people were thorougly organized poll /
ucally. they would make themselves
felt Il Is the duty OF the dominant
party 70 see 10 il. they do not become /
discontinued through injustice.
The theory Of taxing the people in
order 70 pay extra wages. is not = good
one, but II Is necessary. II there is no
other way 70 provide employment for
the idle who desire work but cannot
get il
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21

are standard in all universities said:
The fairness which belongs TO the
p-inciple OF an Income tax cannot be
made 10 attach to it in practice" and
that. while apparently the most just
Of all modes Of taxation, is in effect
more unjust than many Others that
are prima facie more Questionable,
HIS reasoning was sustained by the
actual experience Of the United States,
under the Income tax law Of 1859.
To collect this tax il is required that
every individual should exhibit his
books and papers TO an inspector.
We have here 10000 Chinese, many
Of whom should pay this tax, If reQuir-
Ell by law. Does any one suppose that
an inspector viii be able 10 make
head or tall on, Of a set OF books
kept in the Chinese language The
trained officials Of the United States
could only find, in 1872, 72,s4s persons
in : population OF $4,000. 600 who would
pay any Income tax Their books were
even kept in the English language,
The Chinese book-keepers would defy
any accurate examinations Of their ac-
counts.
The advocates Of this tax may reply:
Let the Chinese so. Stick the white
merchants and planters" This might
be done. II is right here that the
injustice Of the tax is apparent
Cur point al present is TO ask the
young men Of the Research Club TO
watch the history Of this Income tax.
if its collection is provided for by
law. Having before them the opinions
Of students and statesmen. let them
see how the exper.menrais,s Of this
Republic come out
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
Off for the Coast.

Among the departures for San Fran
cisco on the Peru yesterday were the
following.
John Ena. Vice-President of the I. /
S. n. Co., Mrs Ena and two children.
Mr. and Mrs. Ena go to bring their
two daughters from school. 1t is their
expectation to be back in six weeks
time.
Captain Campbell, Superintendent
for the Inter-Island Co., goes to spend
a six weeks vacation in San Francis
co. He viii return to Honolulu with
his wife who is now in San Francisco
Judge Perry and Miss Perry who
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
Labor From Here.

Frank Wilburton. who since the
wreck of the S. S. Kaala on the other
side of this Island, has been doing odd
jobs along the water front, left for
San Francisco on the Peru yesterday
with 80 Japanese laborers. His objec-
tive point is Clipperton Island of the
coast OF Central America, where he
will attend to the work of shipping
guano to America, Japan and these
Islands. The job was given him by
T. H. Davies & Co., who represent
Arundel & Co. Mr.. Wilburton will
charter a vessel in San Francisco and
viii proceed to Clipperton Island
with his gang of Japanese laborers.
He expects to be gone about six months
at the end Of which time he will re-
turn here.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
Annexation.

\ letter received here from the ORR
ent by the COptie has some annexation
news current at that cable end. II is
to the effect that the joint resolution
has passed" 1t is believed that the
telegraphie advices were that the re-
solution had gone through the House
and to the Senate. There are a num-
Der of people in Honolulu who believe
that the most acceptable annexation
news yet will be received from the
coast by the Moana tomorrow.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21

There's no use in talking" says ".
ID. Broadwell, druggist, La Cygne.
Kas-, "Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy does the work.
After taking medicines of my own pre-
paratlon and those Of others 1 took a
dose OF Chamberlain's and 1t helped
me; second dose cured me. Candid
iy and conscientiously I can recon-
mend it as the best thing on the mar
ket." For sale by all druggists and
dealers Benson, Smith & Co. Ltd
agents for Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
In supreme Court.

\ session of Supreme Court was
opened in the Judiciary Building with
the Chief Justice and Associates Frear
and whiting on the bench Three
cases were argued, as follows:
Waikiki Plantation Company vs.
Hale, water controversy.
Estate of c. Akana, land matter.
X. Holt. vs.. Kaaukai, land matter.
There was quite an attendance OF
attorneys upon the opening OF the
court and the calendar was called as
usual Cases in which Judge Hartwell
is counsel were postponed.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
Manoa improvements.

PunahOu street and the Manca val
ley road are being very much improv-
ed. A considerable force is grading
and placing stone. In the valley
proper the new residence Of Minister
Cooper is almost completed and work
is progressing satisfactorily on the
proposed Castle home. The indica-
lions are that within very few years
Manoa will become as popular a resi-
Dental section as Makiki.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
A Trip Abroad.

DR.. Maxwell expects to leave for Eu-
rope on July 6. He viii go by way Of
Canada in order to confer with the
executors of his late younger brothers
affairs, news of whose sudden death
upon his ranch was brought to DR..
Maxwell by the last mail
DIR. Maxwell Will then go to London
and will be some six weeks in Europe.
and will return to Honolulu in octo-
Der.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21

are OF on a pleasure trip Of a couple
Of months - the States
Mrs. winterhslter. who goes 20 san
Francisco to Join her husband. Lieut.
winterhalter Of the Z. 5. s Ben1ing-
ton.
Jas F. Morgan. who viii spead q
three months vacation in the States
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21

The pastor Of the japanese NJ E.
Church says that anyone who has not
had an opportunity to subscribe to the
church building fund may do so by
sending remittances to P. o. box 2is.
Honolulu.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21
Tbs INCOME TAX.

II the members OF the Legislature
would read up q little on the numerous
discussions Of the merits Of the income
tax in England and America, they
would get some valuable information
on the subject.
Mr.. Gladstone. speaking OF this IN
come tax said: I believe Il does more
than any other tax 10 demoralize and
corrupt the people" Lord Beaoons-
field said in Parliament: The odious
features Of this tax cannot by any
means Be removed or modified.
Prof Thoroid Rogers. " P. and
Professor Of Political Economy. in Ok
ford, said in 1884: Nobody defends
the income tax Every Chancellor OF
the ExcheQuer has condemned IL IN
principle, and has continued il in prac-
tice."
And the Supreme Court Of the
United States ll6 y. 5. R. 68l) says:
Any compulsory discovery, by ex-
torting the party's oath or compelling
the prohibition Of his private books and
papers 10 convict him OF a crime or
10 forfeit his property, IS contrary
10 the principles OF q free government.
1t is abhorrent 10 the principles OF an
Engishman. It is abhorrent 10 the
instincts OF an American. Il may suit
the purposes OF despouc power, but II
cannot abide the pure atmosphere OF
political liberty and personal freedom
Neither Gladstone OF DfsraeH OF the
Supreme Court OF the United States
have any weight with some members
Of the Legislature, but their words
might be taken as very meek sugges-
tons 10 the members Of it, that the
statesmen and judges Of the great
Anglo-Saxon race have no use for this
system Of taxation, however excellent
it may be in theory.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-21

The Young men Of the Research
Club, who are getting an education in
practical politics il these parts, should
carefully follow up the discussion OF
the bill for an Income tax 1t illus
trates the habit and practice of COM
munities TO work out their own saliva
ton, with contempt for the experience
Of other communities.
It IS admitted on all sides that an
Income tax Is theoretically just and
fair. But the writers on the subject
entirely disagree as to whether or not
1t can be made practically fair and
just. We quoted the other day the
opinions of Gladstone, Disraeli, Prof
Rogers and the Supreme Court of the
United States against It Mr.. Glad
stone was recently called zone Of the
greatest finance ministers that ever
lived" John Stuart Mill, whose works
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
WILL BE SENT N AT THIS SESSION
THE PRESIDENTS rETERM!NATIoN WITH

THE PRESIDENTS rETERN.NAllON WIN
REGARD TO THE PEACE TREATY
Washington Dec. Il Tile President VIII SUI
nit the peace treaty IL the Senate al ''e ~
ent session. So much Ia. been dehhi'eN
mined The text il s,ni 10 - 'g mere anu
not reach Washington before next "a'"' e"'
Although deslrous Of placing 1t pefore '"e -"
etc AT the earliest opportunity 'he
VII not be able 10 do so for week ai''i 80
ceipt for the reason that Congress VIII
holiday recess. Meanwhle the treaty "'' 49,,
be given to the public Strong pressure "'S
been brought 10 bear already 10 change this de-
cigon. hut a strict observance Of the esiabilshed
custom In such cases will be followed In oruei
70 avoid exciting useless animosity against '"e
treaty on the part Of stcklers FOR the o"''''
ance Of the courtesy due 10 the Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
CASEOF ALDRIDGE 4 ND A DA MS
BENJAMIN J. SHOVE, OF SYRACUSE. TO
ACT AS PROSECUTOR
rRY TELEGRAPH TO The rRreuyr.l

Albany Dec 11.-Attorney- General Hancock.
after a visit to his home in Syracuse, announced
to-day that he had decided not 10 prosecute State
Engineer Adams and George w Aldrdge. Su-
perlntendent Of Public Works. himself. by pac-
ing the evidence regarding their manner of
supervising the execution Of the contracts under
the Nine Million Dollar Improvement act before
the Grand Jury OF Albany County, but to desig-
nate BENJAMIN J. Shove, of Syracuse. for this
duty It Is believed that Mr.. Hancock has de-
cided that It would be improper for him 70 take
the leading part in the prosecution. as he was
a member Of the Canal Board which ratified the
canal contracts, and therefore, may be called
a witness.
Mr.. Shoves power Deputy Attorney-Gen-
era will be the same as that OF the District
Attorney of this county. in that he may present
evidence 10 the Grand Jury and ask for indict-
ments. II stated at the Attorney-Generals
office that 1t would not be possible for Mr..
Shove to prepare his cases for submission TO
the Grand Jury before January. and probably
ed by ex-Judge Countryman. who has been
designated by the Governor to act in the case.
1t is not thought that Judge Countryman's
designation special counsel to the Governor
gives him the power that Mr. Shove has as
Deputy Attorney General to appear before the
Grand Jury, the assistance he may render
will be of an advisory character
Mr. Shove is an Onondaga County lawyer,
with an excellent reputation as a prosecutor.
He succeeded Mr. Hancock as Distrct-Attorney
Of Onondaga County when the latter became At
torney- General five years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
A TREATY WILL BE SIGNED.
COVERING ALL CONTROVERSIES WITH
CANADA EXCEPT RECIPROCITY.
SOME MATTERS OF TRADE RELATIONS TO BE
ADJUsTED-THE JOINT HIGH COMMISSION
WILL. ADJOURN TO MORROW AND
REAssEMBLE or JANUARY 5.

WILL. ADJOURN TOMORROW AND
REAssEMBLE OF JANUARY 5.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE meeting OF the
Anglo-American Joint High Commission on
Monday next will be the last before January D.
when the Commissioners will reassemble in
Washington to conclude whatever treaty they
are able TO agree on for presentation to their re-
spective Governments. 1t may be definitely
stated that a treaty covering practically all the
points under consideration except that OF reel
procity will be signed 1t Is almost equally
sure that some matters OF reciprocal trade reia-
tions will be adjusted and that these will be
fewer in number than the Canadian Commis-
sioners had hoped In opening negotiations.
Any more definite statement than this. IT Is
said on authority. would be speculative and on
very insufficient basis Both sides OF the Com
mission adhere to their policy OF silence. on the
ground that am premature publication would
teopardize the chances Of ratifying whatever
features of the treaty have been agreed on
II NAV be said however. that lumber and
agricultural products are the two stumbling
blocks to full reciprocity. The Canadian COM
missioners have presented a full statement
covering the lumber trade. the gst Of which is
that forest products so large a percentage
Of Canada's exports. and yet are relatively 50
small compared with the total forest product ~
the United States. that liberal concessions on
this point are essential 10 satisfy public senti-
ment in Canada, and could be made without
serious detriment to the United States.
Practically the same statement has been pro-
sented concerning agricultural products The
Canadian Commissioners have urged that Can
ada is larger consumer per capita OF Amer
lean manufactures than the whole Of the West
ern hemisphere south Of the United States
Further IT is urged that last year Canada gave
the United States a S40000000 free list and In
view Of these facts some essential concessions
must he made TO the Canadian farmers. it being
represented that agrarian sentiment is fully as
important to the Dominion Government as 1t Is
to the United States.
This is the condition, so far as 1t can he
stated, in which the negotiations go over for the
holiday recess.