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CROWDS AT THE CAPITOL
The Galleries of Both Houses Packed
 to Their Utmost Capacity.

The Galleries of Both Houses Packed
 to Their Utmost Capacity.
 Washington, March s9.-Except on the occasion of an inauguration of 8 president DO such crowds as surged through the corridors and stormed the galleriers for admission have been seen at the capitol in a quarter of a century as yesterday.
 Public interest in the findings of the beard of inquiry was at white heat At daylight people vera already seeking en- trance to the capitol and hours before noon, when tEe koCse convened, the marble stairwa ys were choked with peo- pie pressing toward the galleries. Not an inch Of space Yenained in the public galleries at 9 o'clock, though long lines of people stretching down the stairways to the lower corridors continued 10 press forward Within few minutes the reserved galleries were thrown open and they were completely filled with the exception of those reserved for the diplomatic corps and the families of the president and the cabinet Admission to these galleries was strictly by card, and many distinguished personages were there.
 On the floor tl2rre was almost as much excitement as in tiae galleries, although the full synopsis Of the report, which was printed by newspapers taking the Associated Press, had taken the keen edge off the anxiety with which the members were awaiting the reading of the official finding ot the board
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MT. J. o. Smith returned to this city this morning after brief ao- sence on business.
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A NEW DEPARIuRE.

The New Racket Store has added & dress making department, presided over by Miss Lewis, to it's establish ment. The New Racket is rapidly growing in popular favor, and the addition of d popular priced dress making department to it's establish ment will make the New Racket stIR more popular with the people.
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A RESOLUTION INTRODUCED TO THAT EFFECT IN THE
 SENATE.
Three Resolutions Also Introduced to Recognize Cuban Bellig.
 erency.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 29.- The Senate today has been produe- tive of many resolutions. Three resolutions were introduced this morning looking to the recognition of Cuba, one to drive Spain from Cuba, and another to declare war against spain. Up to The time of this dispatch, none of the resolu- tions have been put to a vote.
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NEWS BRIEFS.

". c. Gates was killed at Louis vile by L. Burges, tramp.
 The election of deputies to the Cortes at Havana is in progress.
 The Twelfth New York Regiment has volunteered.
 Courtland, Ala, will have a cotton factory.
 Congressman Simpkins, of Massa- chusetts, is dead.
 Commodore Sehley left Washing ton for Noafolk. The Brooklyn will be the flagship of his fleet.
 It is reiterated that the President will demand that the Cuban war be brought to a close.
 It is alleged that Texas cotton buyers and shippers are becoming alarmed at the situation in their business, brought on by war talk. Insurance on export cotton is diff cult to secure.
 Mexican Spaniards will contribute money to their mother country Tn case of hostilities.
 The Austro- Hungarian govern ment is negotiating for the sale of a  war vessel to Spain.
 A Madrid correspondent of the London Times says the Ministry fears Congress and not the Presi- dent of the United States.
 The United States cruisers San Francisco and New Orleans, are en route to New York.
 Senator Money, of Mississippi, is scheduled to tell his colleagues of what he saw in Cuba.
 Capt. Sigsbee and officers of the ill-fated Maine arrived at Tampa from Havana.
 A wind storm swept over the h. dian Territory. Railroad trains were delayed.
 James Moses, wanted in Franklin county, Ala, for murder has been captured.
 A Madrid newspaper says the Spaniards will not favor indemnity.
 The London Times says war is in eyitable if the United States ''in- terferes" in Cuba.
 Two militia companies were or dered out at Houston, Tex, to quiet a riot, the result of street car strike.
 Atlanta comes to the front with a triple murder. Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Briley and Robert Wilkerson were the victims. A number of arrests have been made.
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NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore exist ing between K. A. Adams and ". l.. Parker under the firm name of Asl- ans < Parker, grocers, was this day dissolved by mutual consent, ". L. Parker having purchased the inter- est of K. A. Adams in said firm and assuming all debts contracted by said firm. 3-29 3c K A. ADAMS,
 March q. 1898 ". l.. PARKER.
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HE CATHOLIC MISSION.

A great deal of interest is now felt by the people of almost all the churches in the exercises being held at the Catholic church by the tm 0 priests of the Passionist order. The attendance is now between four and five hundred and the seating capaci- " of the church is being taxed. This is good evidence of the sincerity of the religious influence of Pine Bluffs people.
 Father Norbert in his discourse last night said that they did not come as ambassadors of Christ to raise strife but to promote peace and good will among men.
 Every night this week the exercises will continue, also there will be ser vices at 5 8. m. and 9 a. m. to which the public are invited. It is rarely that such sermons of eloquence and spiritual power are heardin our city.
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SPEAKING AT THE COURT HOUSE.

public speaking will he held in tue Circuit Court chamber at the '0urt house Thursday night. All the candidates for the legislature will aaaFess the meeting. Candidates 'Of Other offices will also be preaent 'uu make speeches.
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Will move over the Bank of Pine Bluff April l. BURNS, the Tailor.
 3-29d4t
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MT. John M. Oracle is in the city today. He came ID from his planta- tion below town this morning and says that with the exception of a break in the levee at Willamette there is DO danger of an overflow. Near Willamette there is 8 break in the leyee of aDous 300 feet. which will overflow that section of the coantrys but as tits early yet for planting the water will reccde in. ample time for the planting of crops.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
An EVENT.

II would be indeed one OF The roman
ess OF history. If the American forces
81 route 10 the Philippines. should use
these Islands for 3 coaling and supply
station. and by authority OF the AM
e-ican Congress should plant the flag
here even for IN hour. Heretofore, the
discussion upon annexation has been
largely speculative estimates Of the
value Of this port. from s strategic
point OF view Even the most earnest
debate-s looked only 10 the distant
future for conformation OF their re-
speetiye views Men ike Senator
White admitted no combination Of cir
cumst2noeS thai would give strategic
value 10 these Islands We believe
that 10 member Of Congress. who was
in favor OF. or opposed TO annexation,
ever suggested in debate the possible
contingency Of American soldiers. with
cavalry and artillery. crossing the
ocean Westward 10 the shores OF the
Far East. and the making OF Hawaii z
camp fire and bivouac OF their track
les path Suddenly. in the very
twinklinE OF al eye. this tidal wave
OF var rises in the Atlantic. and with
the marvellous speed Of such waves.
moves towards the Pacific, and may
within few hours. BEAR into this port
OF its crest, the American legions-
The daring OF Dewey's feet oonfuSeS
the thoughts OF men, and bids fair TO
change the map OF the Orient The
shells OF the Baltimore crumbled the
Spanish ports. but more than that, they
.oosened up some American traditions |
Marvellous as the rapid growth OF the
people of the United States has been.
there are few better evidences OF It's
vitality than the sudden
plunge into the Orient
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20

The Rev. George H Hepworth. a
man of great ability and honesty. was
recently sent by the \. Y. Herald to
make an investigation of the Armenian
massacres. His conclusions are that
the massaeres were caused by the Ar
menian revolutionists. He does not for
an instant justify the Turkish atroci-
ties, but he believes that the revolu-
tionists expected the interference. on
their behalf of England or Russia, and
miscalculated their own resources. He
gives the missionaries great credit for
wisdom. tact. and usefulness.
This view of the case was held BY
the British Government, on the break
ing out of the trouble. and so stated
publicly. While the British nation
largely sympathized with the Armen-
ians, the Government itself could not
see its way clear to aid a people who
had provoked the Turkish attack.
Some of the religious journals in
America severely criticise DR.. Hep
worth's report. 1t conuadicts many of
the statements perhaps loosely made
regarding the Armenians, and which
have been accepted as true. While it
may be true. and relieve the Turks of
the charge of deliberate attempt to
annihilate the Armenians, it does not
clear them of the guilt of inhuman
barbarity.
The case is one which shows the ex-
IRENE difficulty of obtaining the cor
rect facts, upon which alone history
may be correctly written.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
A SUDDEN SURRENDER.

II would not be surprising if the next
mail brought news that Spain had ask
ed for suspension OF hostiliues, and
desired to negotiate peace on the terms
Of the independence of Cuba, with the
restoration of the Philippines 1t is
her last chance TO preserve something
out of the Cuban wreck If Spain takes
this action at once the Government Of
the United States might consent to i'm
pose upon Cuba the whole or part of
the Cuban debt. Spanish honor" may
be satisfied like that of the bombasdc
fellow, who engaged in fight to save
his honor, and after his nose was bit
ten OF by his opponent, declared that
his honor" was satisfied, and he would
retire like a gentleman.
When the Spanish Queen asked the
Pope to pray for the success of the
Spanish arms, she forgot that the Holy
Father had eight millions OF Ameri-
can Catholics TO pray for also He was
severely bound to maintain neutral
ity Of prayer
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
KAPIoLANI PARK.

The community ought 10 be, and we
hope, is. grateful 10 the men who had
the forethought. TO plan the Kapiolani
Park, and the energy TO execute it 1t
is so easy TO forget obligations, that it
is 3 most Important duty Of the Press
TO occasionally remind benehciaries of
the benefits conferred.
Everyone can see that if the land in
cluded in the park had not been taken
when It was, it would HOW be almost
impossible TO secure it at prices which
the Government could afford 10 pay.
We are singularly fortunate in its To-
cation. because the extension of travel
and residence is around and beyond il.
Only 10 those who have not had the
opportunity 10 ride or walk through
II, need it be said that its large area of
$50 acres makes it, in proportion TO the
population of the city. one of the larg-
est OF urban parks. II viii be suffi-
cient for the needs of the people for
century TO come The marvellous
growth OF trees and plants give it, in
many places. the appearance of age
Already many of the walks and drives
are singularly beautiful. All this has
really been done by several public
spirited men. who have charged moth
ing for their time, which is money TO
them The community has really OBJ
tanned through their foresight, an ex-
quisite gife 1t is. indeed, so precious.
it is hardly appreciated.
While it is used mainly at present
by those who can afford to own and
hire carriages, the construction of
rapid transit, will throw it open to all
classes. with rates of fare so low that |
all can enjoy it Therefore, it becomes
an important matter to everyone that |
il be kept in the best order, and i'm
proved. The care of go acres of such |
grounds. involves some expense The
facts which VI present elsewhere show
the present condition of the manage
ment It hardly does credit to the COM
munity that it has not taken more in
terest in the matter.
Elsewhere, there is no public object
which secures such generous support
as the breathing places" AS We are
banking on the natural
beauties OF our town. and well we may,
is II not the duty OF each one to take
trouble enough to urge the Legislature
TO make adequate provision for the
care Of these grounds? Action
should be taken at once. and before
the adjournment
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20

written in letters of sold, not for
conquest
whether the Germans viii symPa-
thiEe with the millions Of their own
oounuymsn who are under the Stars
and Stripes Is for them 70 say. They
nay follow the cold neutrality Of the
Fathsrlznd- They may. with the rich
stores Of American sold flung into
their laps. for near S quarter OF s cen
ru-y, warm 10 s glow OF gratitude, that
fo-ge.s neutrality for moment II is
for them 70 decide The Americans
born and residing here do not ask their
sid and comfort II is merely an oo-
oasion for some tribute 10 the Nation
that has given them wealth
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20

Ing the produce is now given in the
elementary schools, and in the colleges.
The Board of Education has introduced
two Readers in the schools, for the in
structiou of the children in the correct
principles of agriculture. In the low
est grade of schools. small plots of
land are used. together with flower
pots. boxes or barrels, In the next
grade, agriculture is illustrated by
practical work on land of not less than
quarter of an acre to each school.
Special credit is given TO any one who
introduces successfully an economic
plant not generally known. Practical
demonstrations and lectures are regu-
larry delivered in certain districts by
the officers of the Botanical Depart
ment- The report of the Commission.
says: These include such important
points as the cultivation and prepara-
ton for market of coffee. cacao. oran-
geS, kola and grapes, the method of
dealing with various kinds of soils by
digging, draining, lining and manur-
ing"
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
If THE SOLDIERS CONE.

As the existing war is solely in the
interests Of humanity. there is every
reason for the union OF all races here
in the welcome Of the American troops
if they should call at this port. We be
Iieve that the Englishmen should join
in the welcome, in response 20 the feel
ing Of the mother country. The warm
sympathy OF Englishmen everywhere
else, in this war against barbarism,
should not be suppressed here, be
cause there are some political anita
gonisims in existence Il should never
be said, II the American troops call
here, that while the British Queen
warmly sympathises, as We believe,
with the Americans in the efforts TO
suppress revolving barbarism, her sub
jects on these Islands, for fear OF the
political aspects OF the case and from
an entirely personal standpoint, went
on and suIked, and filed the air with
their suspicious. When Commodore
Tatnan saw the British warships near
" disabled in the fight with the Chi
nese before the ports Of the Peiho
river, and sent his boats crew 10 work
the British guns, he simply said:
Blood is thicker than water" He did
not stop 10 balance Up the morals of
the British war with China. nor did
he pull down his books, and read about
the obligations Of neutrals President
Mckinley sent this message 10 the
London Times: Not the Government
alone. but the whole Nation feel most
deeply the good VIII sent TO them
across the sea" We expect when the
British Queen through her Cabinet,
touches the button that fires the hearts
of Britons everywhere. in this right
eous cause, and the hearts also OF, The
men OF the -Four New Nations. and the
Islands of the sea- that our English
colony here viii not cut the wires that
run back through the seas 10 the Royal
hand"
Il is not for the Englishmen here to
ask only, but to demand that they sa-
lutte the coming flag. across which is
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION.

In referring yesterday TO the great
advance made in the island of Jamaica,
through the careful and scientific edu-
cation of the people in agriculture and
horticulture. We quoted the fact that
the annual expense of the Experiment
tai Gardens of the island was s25. 600
In estimating what we, in these ISL
ands, can afford to pay for conducting
similar gardens, We may compare the
relative incomes of the two countries
The value of the exports from Jamaica
for the year 1896, was about sS,900,000
Those OF Hawaii were about $4,000,
600. Apparently Hawaii with its 10000
population, is better able to incur the
expense of educating its people in in
dustrial ways, than Jamaica is able to
educate its three quarters of a million
of people with only little more than
half of the income of Hawaii from for
eign sources.
1t is clearly, therefore, not question
of money which should provide thor
ough system OF education, here, in in
dustrial matters. The money is here in
abundance.
The causes which operate to prevent
or retard this supremely important
system of education, are the same as
operate elsewhere. The island of ia
maica has had the advantage of being
governed by an authority which de-
ponds largely on the British Govern
ment for its power. and not upon the
average political sentiment of the in
habitants OF the island itself. 1t is the
work usually of the benevolent ty-
rant" who does things that the COM
munity does not approve OF, because it
is ignorant, or without foresight.
The remarkable progress now made
in the United States in the creation
of Experimental Stations, is due large
" to the work of a few men who con-
centrated their efforts upon Congress
and secured appropriations. in spite Of
the Indifference of the people. Twenty
years ago, the average farmer had no
faith whatever in book learning on
the subject of horticulture and agri-
culture. He held the professor" in
contempt, and the majority OF the
farmers today believe the Stations are
only kid glove farms. But the intelli-
gent, scientific and yet practical work
OF the professors" has secured the
support of the people. The average
farmers are beginning to think little.
AS the Experiment Stations cost them
nothing directly, they are willing to
give the professors" chance. After
a century of agriculture, during which
the American writers on the subject
have declared that the stupidity of the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
HOLDING THE PHILIPPINES.

The internal troubles OF Spain may
work disadvantage 10 the cause OF hu-
manity. Should the Spanish Govern
ment abandon Cuba, and the Philip
pines, and make peace, she would then
retain several important islands As
the war is for humanity, and not TO
crush Spain, it would hardly be posi-
bic 10 require her to abandon any of
her possessions not in the hands OF the
Americans. To do so, would appear to
the world 10 make the war one Of con
quest
If Spain submitted to the loss OF
Cuba, before any naval battle on the
Atlantic, and asked for peace, there
would be a strong international infiu-
ence upon the United States to restore
the Philippines to Spain, on the
ground that the sole object of the war
is 10 make Cuba independent, and not
TO conquer Spain or take any OF her
possessions To hold or dispose OF the
Philippines is sound enough on gener-
al principles OF warfare, but it is not
quite consistent with our purpose of
engaging in war.
But a continuance OF the war, may
modify the situation, and justify the
Americans in going TO the length OF
holding and disposing OF the Philip
pines, as if they were a mere conquest
OF war.
There may be some complications in
the matter.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
USING The ISLANDS

Some people appear 70 believe that
ne relations q nations are Is ELUSIVE
as those between young misses, who
exchange candy and kisses- Hawaii
and the United States a-e believed by
enthusiasts 70 b II 2 very sentimental
mood towards each Other. No doubt
there Is 8 small portion Of the people
Of each country thai Is governed by
sentiment BIT the percentage Is IS
insignificant as It Is among CONNER
cizI nen Who. however much they
nay hold each other in high regard
assert that Business Is business So
i i with nations
Our relations with he United States
will no b settled by ths rally round
the flag sentiment OF thess Islands or
bv anv special enthusiasm OF the Am
erican people for The pioneers Of civ
ilizztion~ hs-a Perhaps We are BE-
ginning 70 ind this cut after i've years
OF experience
That re should desire 10 put the Isl
ands q The disposal OF the United
States Tor var purposes. Is only Just
recognition Of what Is due for vast
benefits conferred upon rs By the
States Possibly our sense Of justice Is
made more acute by the desire for
mora benefits
But underlying all sentiments are
the cold facts. and the laws that gov
en- them. The only power that can
complete annexation Is the American
Congress We can do no more. PreSi-
dent Mckinley has done all that his
Owl Judgment dictated. Congress must
act
Even Z generous tender OF the use OF .
the Islands 70 the United States may be
beyond MS power 70 accept even for
temporary use. His war power Is ex-
uemely limited He makes war under .
the Constitution Americans here. and 4
those who feel grateful 10 America .
may hope that he viii use this port
Immediately. Perhaps he viii DO 50. 4
But the latest dispatches indicate that .
he "a moving in his own plain, old
fashioned way OF doing things accord 1
ing 10 law He asks Congress 10 an
mex By resolution, because that Is the
way 10 do Il. The American papers. (
friendly 70 annexation. advise the in /.
mediate passage Of the joint resolu- .
tons Not one Of them. so far as We
see, has advised any occupation OF the .
Islands. without authority from Con +
gesS
II Congress refuses 10 act AZ once on /
the joint resolution. the President may
ind authority 10 use this port under 4
some OF the agreements and treaties. I
His course Is b. no means q clear one 4
The Washington Star. q faithful
friend OF annexation takes this view
of the situation.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
EDUCATION.
Business Transacted at Meeting
of Commissioners.

OF Commissioners.
A short meeting of the Commission
ers OF Education was held yesterday
afternoon.
The Commissioners recommended
that the action of the school agent in
North Kohala appointing Miss Moore
in place of Miss Atkins, be approved.
The resignation of Miss Fleming was
accepted, and the appointment of Miss
Ziegler in her place in the Makawao
school made
The matter of putting Mrs. S. S.
Kinney in the place recently occupied
by Miss Boegli in the High School was
referred back to the Teachers Com
mittee for further information.
Minister Cooper presented plans for
the proposed new school building. As
the estimates for this were all much
above the proposed cost, the Minister
suggested that the competition be re-
opened and that the estimates be
raised to $4,000 and 1000 for 10 and
II room houses.
The matter of Miss Florence ]. Scott
in regard to complaint about salary,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-20
INDUSTRIES IN JAMAICA.

The Botanic Gardens OF the island OF
Jamaica, ". L, established by the
Government OF the Colony, furnish the
preliminary brains for intelligent hor-
ticulture by the people. Many years
ago ii was founded by far-seeing Off
cial. The island has now a more
varied collection of valuable and econ
omic or industrial plants, than is
possessed by any tropical country. 1t
is due to the brain work OF thoroughly
educated men, men who are trained to
study and avoid mistakes.
Here are some OF the products OF this
island. and their values: