The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-20
GOSSIP FROM HONOL ULU.
Social and Political Talk ana Deings at the
Hawaiian Capital.

Hawaiian Capital.
HONOLULU, Jan. 8.-The Executive Council
and Council Of State met in joint session yester.
day and voted unanimously that 1t was for the
best interests of tho annexation treaty, in
which this Government sees its sole salvation.
that President Dole visit Washington. Born
here, thoroughly conversant with every phase
OF Hawaiian life, social and political. his pres.
ence in Washington cannot fail to influence
Senatorial opinion.
BY to-day's steamer the anti.annexationists
are to be reinforced by J. O. Carter, q leading
lawyer. popular with every one, and a man of
the kindliest disposition. lie Is regarded as the
strongest Of the white ants, and would hive
gone to Washington with the native delegation
save that 1t was considered moro appropriate
that a native petition be presented by natives.
He goes evidently to direct the movements Of
the natives. to furnish brains for them. as 1t
were. as they arc VIGOROUSLY incapable OF lead
ership. 1t Is q curious commentary on tho peo-
pie that after several generations Of education
there Is no native of prominence in professional,
political. or mercantile life.
Mr.. Carter was one OF the principal speakers
at the mass meeting at which the native resolu.
tions were adopted. The main points Of his ar
gumcnt were that with annexation would como
revolutionized, the Dingley tariff would have
to be shouldered. and II the United States should
get into trouble With some other nation Hawaii
emit Government is actuated by its fears rather
than by its Judgment.
One Of the native filings against annexation Is
that, while now everybody is honest. and no
one thinks Of locking up his house. with an.
nexution will come the crimes of civilization.
Annexation must be coming. for burglnries are
reported nearly every morning, and there is
almost a panic to see that windows and doors
IT The I recent hanging has s,a bre s,usn + FORT, 4. from aesa
ha.r-tp f~r - t,r ri n - nftar IN mir " rtn a ~ pnn tn
the Islands. A block wns fastened about thirty
feet up the trunk of n slanting cocoanut tree.
one onso enad w aniS pia eege a SSast r the mex on OF the pS's @u M.
derer. A number OF natives grasped the other
criminal to tho block. Just at this moment the
Queen .Consort kahuniann arrived attended by
iva had not cb been awaited wal ana to satisfy tsSy her the b
The Government has decided on the immedi.
harbor. 1t has paid out $4,000 for land.
and will build a dock to accommodate at least
been completed in a road to the other side of the
There is a growing demand for coffee lands.
ana the talk On the street is as much about cot.
fee as sugar. Land is constantly being opened
up and ready purchasers are found.
Travellers will be glad to know OF the great
Improvement in hotel accommodations here.
The Hawaiian has been thoroughly renovated
hotel project is arranging, The projectors are
on the ground, and assert srs, that within n.tt5 a : few
months tncy VIII nave u new mousse Win rOOHlS,
table, and service equal TO the bost.
The New Years Eve dance of Consul-Gen-
eral and Mrs. Haywood was the social fea.
800 guests. and dancing was kept up till an
early hour or. a temporary lanai by the side Of
the house. Many nations were represented. in
Dole chatted pleasantly with Princess Kaiulani.
At midnight the lights were put ont for an in
slant, eight bells sounded from beneath the
band struck up 1.-THE Star Spangled banner"
The extent to which the Chinese and Japanese
enter into the trade of Honolulu. their diyersi'
iish are shown by the following. copied from the
signs along King and Nuanu streets:
For Sale fat chicken turkey
Wing Tat & Co Shoes Maker
Lat Kan Dresses Maker
l.. AhIo Dealer in Merchandise Hardware Dry
cFoot wo Island Butter Gold Drink
Otto Humane Carpntr 4 Bufldr Jobing
s. Nishi Carpenter Bilder. Jobing
Yee Hing. sCofhn Maker and Carpenter
S%unchong Carpenter and Comm
Cham Kee Repair Harness
All sam. poultry ducks ana chickens panama eggs
Ieong Kee Merchant Tailor cleaned and repaired
Sing Tai 4 Co. Merchant Tailor cleaning and re.
Hou Kee Repairing and cleaning Merchant Tailor
Young Wo Dresses Maker
Fook Sing Kee Shoes Maker
KaSfa Akamai. Ii Atina
sing Hop Vegetable. Eggs Poultry and Fruits
Tom Leong Co. Harness saddiery and repairing
Fook On Co shoe Manuractory Hale kumeka kamaa
$. fwashits. wstchmaker, All gold plated and re.
pS cnu ling Rse. Tailor Cleaned and repaired
X. ok Gutter pipe chimney lamp stove ana repair
Sam aoidnsh vegetable and bahama for sale
All Huag. Merchant tailor clothing. cleaned and
One Lung Dressmaker. Very fine stitching. Hale
humuhumu lole