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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-08
MISS MAXEY SOLD
Mr., Gilliss of Boston Buys Her For
2GAn

Colonel H. G. Toler yesterday sold to
Mr.. Gilliss of Boston, Miss MaXey which
was owned by Mr.. John Brittenield. The
consideration was $500. Miss Maxey has
no mark but she has shown miles in PIP.
She is TO be shipped to Boston in day
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-08

Frank Sherwood was down town today.
the first time since he had his tussle with
cholera morbus. He says he drove thirty
miles after he was taken, and never came
so near dying in his life. After this when
he goes out in the country he will take
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy with him--Mis-
souri, Valley Iowa Times. For sale by
drllCFiStS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-08
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

All persons who are to take part in the
Childrens Home benefit will meet tonight
at the Auditorium for rehearsal.
Every number of the Children's Home
benefit program will be pleasing. The tab
leaux and music will be well worth the
price of admission.
The circle wolf hunt in Ohio township
will take place on Friday, February IS,
instead of Thursday, February II, having
been postponed one day.
All parties taking part in the entertain
ment to be given by the Pocahontas and
Red Men Lodge will please meet at their
hall next Wednesday evening at o'clock.
Those who miss the Children's Home
entertainment Wednesday evening will
miss one of the best home talent enter
tainments ever presented in this city for
ten cents.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet at o'clock this CTues-
day. afternoon. Subject of Bible reading,
Christian Citizenship" The directors
will also have a meeting. Clara G..
Dean, secretary.
If you patronize the Children's Home
benefit Wednesday night at the Audito-
rum, you will spend pleasant evening
and at the same time be helping some
child to find a good home. OF the 500
children that have been admitted to the
home since its organization, large pro-
portion have been placed in good perma-
nent homes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-08

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-08

They say people Who live together 81
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20 Record
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-08

The nan who's enviors e eyil-deers VII
sooa lie an evIl-dosE hi--self.-R1rl h1Fn.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20
HOLDING THE PHILIPPINES.

The internal troubles of Spain may
work disadvantage to 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-
BILE TO require her to abandon any OF
her possessions not in the hands of the
Americans. To do so. would appear to
the world to 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 influ-
ence upon the United States to restore
the Philippines to Spain, on the
ground that the sole object of the war
is to 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., 1898-05-20

The Rev. George H.. Hepworth, a
man of great ability and honesty, was
recently sent by the N Y. Herald TO
make an investigation of the Armenian
massacres. His conclusions are that
the massacres 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 contradicts 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., 1898-05-20
AN EVENT.

1t would be indeed one OF the roman
ces OF history. if the American forces,
en- route TO the Philippines, should use
these Islands for a coaling and supply
station, and by authority of the AM
erican Congress should plant the flag
here even for an hour. Heretofore, the
discussion upon annexation has been
largely speculative estimates of the
value of this port, from a strategic
point of view. Even the most earnest
debaters looked only TO the distant
future for conformation of their re-
spective views. Men like Senator
White admitted no combination of cir
cumstances that would give strategic
value TO these Islands. We believe
that no member Of Congress. who was
in favor OF. or opposed 10 annexation.
ever suggested in debate the possible
contingency of American soldiers, with
cavalry and artillery. crossing the
ocean Westward TO the shores Of the
Far East. and the making of Hawaii
camp fire and bivouac of their track
less path. Suddenly, in the very
twinkling OF an eye, this tidal wave
of war rises in the Atlantic, and with
the marvellous speed of such waves.
moves towards the Pacific, and may
within a few hours, bear into this port
on its crest, the American legiOns.
The daring of Dewey's feet confuses
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
Ioosened up some American traditions
Marvellous as the rapid growth of the
people of the United States has been,
there are few better evidences OF its
vitality than the sudden
plunge into the Orient.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20
kAPI0LANI PARK.

The community ought to be, and we
hope, is, grateful TO the men who had
the forethought, 10 plan the Kapiolani
Park, and the energy to execute it. 1t
is so easy TO forget obligations. that it
is a most important duty of the Press
to occasionally remind benefciaries of
the benefits conferred.
Everyone can see that if the land in
Guided in the park had not been taken
when it was, it would now 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 it.
Only 10 those who have not had the
opportunity to ride or walk through
il, need it be said that its large area of
go acres makes il, in proportion TO the
population of the city, one of the larg-
est of urban parks. 1t will 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
it be kept in the best order, and i'm
proved. The care of $50 acres of such
grounds, involves some expense. The
facts which We present elsewhere show
the present condition of the manage
ment. 1t 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
constantly banking on the natural |
beauties of our town, and well we may, |
is it not the duty of each one to take
trouble enough to urge the Legislature |
10 make adequate provision for the |
care of these grounds? Action
should be taken at once. and before
the adjournment
The Hawaiian gazette., 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-
lieve that the Englishmen should join
in the welcome, in response TO 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 1t should never
be said, if 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 filled the air with
their suspicious. When Commodore
Tatnall 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 to work
the British guns, he simply said:
Blood is thicker than water" He did
not stop TO 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 to the
London Times: Not the Government
alone, but the whole Nation feel most
deeply the good viii sent 10 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 will not cut the wires that
run back through the seas to the Royal
hand"
II 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., 1898-05-20

written in letters of gold, mot for
conquest"
Whether the Germans will sympa-
thize with the millions of their own
countrymen who are under the Stars
and Stripes is for them to say. They
may follow the cold neutrality of the
Fatherland. They may, with the rich
stores of American gold flung into
their laps, for near a quarter of cen
fury, warm to a glow Of gratitude, that
forgets neutrality for moment. 1t is
for them TO decide. The Americans
born and residing here do not ask their
aid and comfort. 1t is merely an oc-
casion for some tribute to the Nation
that has given them wealth.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20
A SUDDEN SURRENDER.

1t would not be surprising if the next
mail brought news that Spain had ask
ed for a suspension OF hostilities, and
desired to negotiate peace on the terms
of the independence of Cuba, with the
restoration of the Philippines. It is
her last chance 10 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 bombastic
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., 1898-05-20

farmers has been almost inconceiv-
able, there are symptoms of a new
birth, and the coming century will see
the cultivation of the soil taking its
place as one of the highest and most
scientific pursuits of man.
AS we have often said, the rapid de-
velopment of horticultural and agricul-
tural education here, must be placed
on the political necessities of the case.
especially if We are not annexed at
once. for our political safety lies great
ly in having a contented community.
The Hawaiian gazette., 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, 1000.
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 s14,000,
0OO 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 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 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 a chance. After
a century of agriculture, during which
the American writers on the subject
have declared that the stupidity of the
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20
Post Offce RureIarized.

w. L. Hopper was working all or
yesterday very hard in the endeavor
to open one of the large safes down
stairs in the postoffice. The combin-
alton had been deranged by a burglar
who visited the place during Tuesday
night. The glass in a rear door was
broken and the bolt easily turned back.
Both floors were visited by the burg
lar. but he found only fifteen cents
that had been left on a desk. Mr.. Oat
says the burglar can be shown, if he
calls during business hours, places
where considerable sums of money are
sometimes stored.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20

But, it must not be forgotten that a
state of war exists, and the soldiers are
not on any picnic. What liberty may
be extended to the men, while the
transports are here. is of course with
in the discretion of the commanding
officer. He is responsible for discip-
line. He may not see the way clear to
allow any general liberty to the men.
We hope he will let the boys out with
out restraint. But discipline will be
maintained, and it may involve some
restrictions.
The Hawaiian gazette., 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
struction 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
a 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 prepare
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., 1898-05-20
EDUCATION.
Business Transacted at a Meeting
OF Commissioners.
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Business Transacted at a Meeting
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 s22, 1000 for 10 and
II room houses.
The matter of Miss Florence ]. Scott
in regard to complaint about salary,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20
INDUSTRIES IN JAMAICA.

The Botanic Gardens of the island OF
Jamaica, w. L. established by the
Government of the Colony, furnish the
preliminary brains for intelligent hor-
ticulture by the people. Many years
ago it was founded by far-seeing off
eial. 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:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20
USING THE ISLANDS.

Some people appear to believe that
the relations Of nations are as ELUSIVE
as those between young misses, who
exchange candy and kisses. Hawaii,
and the United States are believed by
enthusiasts TO be in 2 very sentimental
mood towards each other. No doubt
there is z small portion Of the people
of each country that is governed by
sentiment. But the percentage is as
insignificant as it is among CONNER
cial men who. however much they
may hold each other in high regard,
assert that Business is business" So
It is with nations.
Our relations with the United States
will not be settled by the rally round
the flag" sentiment on these Islands, or
by any special enthusiasm Of the Am
erican people for the pioneers Of civ
iIization" here. Perhaps We are be
ginning TO find this out, after five years
of experience.
That we should desire TO put the Isl
ands al the disposal Of the United
States, for war purposes, is only just
recognition of what is due for vast
benefits conferred upon US by the
States. Possibly our sense Of justice is
made more acute by the desire for
more benefits.
But underlying all sentiments are
the cold facts, and the laws that gov
ern 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
own Judgment dictated. Congress must
act
Even q generous tender of the use of /
the Islands TO the United States may be /
beyond his power TO accept, even for /
temporary use His war power is ex- /
tremely limited. He makes war under
the Constitution. Americans here, and .
those who feel grateful TO America
may hope that he will use this port .
Immediately. Perhaps he Will do so.
But the latest dispatches indicate that
he is moving in his own plain, old
fashioned way Of doing things accord
ing TO law. He asks Congress TO an
mex by resolution, because that is the
way to do il. The American papers.
friendly to annexation, advise the i'm
mediate passage Of the joint resolu-
lions. Not one Of them, so far as we
see, has advised any occupation Of the
Islands, without authority from Con-
gress
If Congress refuses to act al once on
the joint resolution, the President may /
find authority to use this port under
some Of the agreements and treaties.
His course is BY no means a clear one. !
The Washington Star, a faithful /
friend Of annexation takes this view 1
of the situation.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20
HAS THE WAR FEVER.

Don't talk to me o. farmin'
Ner poiytics an SIGH,
I'm tuck away with fightin'
An want ter know jest which
Hez got the biggest cannons,
An ships, an Dustin stuff;
An if they're out for bizness
Err putin up bluff
Whar is that flying squadron?
An that fiotiller. too?
Whar's the solgers started?
An what they goin' to do?
F =
Don't talk to me O. farmin'-
Had polytics enough
This wars. a lively matter.
The hottest kind of stun.
Atlanta Constitution.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20
NOT NEUTRALITY.
Tenor of Dispatches Sent on to
Washington.

Washington.
There was not a great deal OF news
to the Government by the Gaelic. From
Minister Hatch and Mr.. Thurston
there were letters without special sea-
lures in the information line. The in
timation is given that annexation is or
appears to be very near. 1t is stated.
however, that war legislation" has
the right OF way The Administration
at Washington is eager as ever to ef-
feet annexation.
Important and significant dispatches
have been sent by the Cabinet here TO
Washington. A Government member
approached on the subject spoke with
much caution and extreme reserve. He
said in substance. but rather without
committing himself to the expression.
that Hawaii had sent word that the
United States would receive at this
port all the favors consistent with the
relations of the two countries, past and
present" 1t was limited that this def
milton of attitude might be accepted
quite literally.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-20

The estimated expenses of the war
with Spain, for the War Department
alone of the United States is S15O, 000,-
600 for the coming year To this must
be added the cost of running the navy.
For the sake of humanity, and in
order to relieve the misery of the Gu
bans. and prevent injury to their COM
merce, the United States is disbursing
each day over 100000 or about as
much as the great Foreign Missionary
Society expends in year, in all parts
of the world The United States, SO
years after the Civil war, spends in
pensions to its soldiers about 100000
per day, or nearly as much in one day
as the great Missionary Society spends
in one year in the spread of the Cos
pei A hundred thousand persons suf-
fering physically touch the heart more
than 10O,O0OOOO that are suffering
morally