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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23
Steamer Mauna Loa.

The steamer Mauna Loa arrived
yesterday afternoon with the follow
ing passengers and freight;
Passengers-G G Hewitt, F Souza,
@ Hoswell, G III Webster, Jr, Mrs
NJ Fennell, Mrs j Fennell, f Obell,
Miss A Crooks, Rev o p Emerson,
@ Akau, Mrs VIM Davis, Mrs f Will
berton, II V Arnold, Ernest Silva,
DR. Wood, Fred Carter and 81 on
deck
Freight--166S bags sugar, 257 bags
coffee, 222 bags taro, 81 head cattle,
2S bdls hides, 8 hogs and $50 pkgs
sundries.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23
WEDNESDAY, MARCH %, 1898
ANNEXATION Is DEAD.

The introduction by Minister
Damon Of bill to consolidate the
indebtedness of the Hawaiian Gov
eminent shows that the administra-
ton has given up all hopes Of Sc
curing annexation at the present
moment. We do not believe that
any OF the members OF the Executive
Council ever expected or hoped for
annexation, and we believe that the
present state of affairs will be very
acceptable to them and their bench
men.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23
PEACE OR WAR.
It rs Regarded as Possible il Not
Probable.

FroDaDle.
New YORK, March 10-The Her
aids Washington correspondent
telegraphs: At the White House and
the State Department, where they
are getting ready to make repre-
sensations to Spain in connection
with the Maine disaster and the
general Cuban question, they are
talking peace.
In the Military and Naval Depart
ment, where they are preparing for
war, they are talking peace.
The average Senator and Repre-
sentative is talking war. With them
war is inevitable.
Administrator officials, while talk
ing peace, admit that war is possible,
il not probable. This briefly sums
up the state Of opinion here to-
night.
Peace or war, President Mckinley
has a fixed purpose in view. He
will treat tho Maine disaster and the
real Cuban question as kindred sub
jects, and he purposes making repre-
sensations to Spain for the purpose
OF obtaining reparation for the blow
ing up OF the Maine and for the
speedy restoration of peace in the
Island of Cuba. All OF this is with
the understanding that the report
of the court of inquiry will show
that the Maine was blown up by an
outside explosion, which is now ac-
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23
TOPICS CT THE DAY.

We commence to day the publca-
ton of Representative Johnson's
speech in opposition to annexation
as published in the Congressional
Record. 1t is an able aud eloquent
effort on the part OF President Nc
Kinley's chosen henchman in the
House Of Representatives and in its
entirety will be read with relish by
the editor OF the Star, and the Gin
opportuneists" of Hawaii. Every
thing just now is "inopportune" ex-
oept salary increasing.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

There is no unnecessary ill-feeling
towards the men of 1913 among the
Hawaiians, although thoy cannot
approve Of the methods employed
in ousting the monarchy. They
fail to understand how a man, hold
ing a commission under the mon
archy as Justice of the Supreme
Court could violate his oath and the
laws which he in honor was bound
to uphold. 1t was done, however.
1t is of little use to cry over split
milk. 1t is far better to stand
shoulder to shoulder, and when we
finally hear that annexation is
dead" for the kamaainas and those
who love Hawaii to come together
and without passion, without ref
erence to "days gone by" help in
forming a government which will be
for the benefit of the people now
here, and what is Of far more i'm
portaace for the benefit OF the chill
dren raised by us and who know nc
other home than Hawaii and will be
around when we are dust
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

Annex alton is dead, says Mr..
Damon in presenting HIS loan act.
1t is not news to us, who for years
have been able to hold our editorial
finger on the pulse OF the "leaders"
at Washington.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

Can we tolerate such government
as the present one, is question
which should be debated in the halls
of.the Legislature and the American
League We who are living here
and belong to the old school of
politics take very small interest in
Constitutional amendments or wide
tire" bills.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

In this issue is published an edi-
torial from the S. f. Argonaut ex-
pressing in very temperate manner
the opinion that the cause of annex
alton is in its death agony. Under
the editorial guardianship OF Jerome
A. Hart, as in the days of Frank
Pixley and Fred Somers its founders,
the Argonaut retains the confidence
not only of intelligent Americans
but of vast number OF European
readers, and it undoubtedly Yields
a great influence in respectable po-
litics. Its healthy tone and general
cleanliness, its contempt for corrup-
ton and vice and the manly charao-
ter of its conduct make it favorite
and a factor for good wherever it
goes. We greet it as firm and true
friend of Hawai's autonomy, and
are proud to call it an ally in the
fight against our military oligarohy.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

We want new Constitution and
a better government. So do all the
gentlemen who are supporters Of
Mr.. Dole. When Mr.. Dole comes
out publicly, as he must, il he is an
honest man, and tells the people
that annexation is "pau," then the
time has come when the people will
step to the front, thank Mr.. Dole
for services rendered, and then ar
range a government for Hawaii suit
able to the People.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

Mr.. Kinney was smiling yesterday
when he learned that a "severe" fine
was imposed on the professional
libeller" of THE INDEPENDENT. Mr..
Kinney is always happy whether he
appears before courtmartial or on
behalf of a plantation which has
been censured by the Government.
When Mr.. Kinney was in Utah he
missed a good thing. The "boys"
here who know him as an ardent
anti-Asiatie were surprised at his
sudden departure, and at minstrel
show the following verses were rem
dered in admirable styles
The Chinese restriction must come
in force,
That's all; that's all.
The mechanics all say, it's matter
OF course,
That's all; that's all.
But / think Notwithstanding the
spouting of X.
And all the supporters can do or
can say,
The opulent planter will have his
own way,
That's all; that's all.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

Persons requiring tombstones
should apply to Fred. Harrison who
has choice lot Of new. designs on
view.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

r. A. Root is prepared to take
students in bookkeeping, or to keep
or supervise sets of books. Address
z. O. Box 40
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

What next Mr.. Damon9 What
next Mr.. Dole9 Hanging few ka-
nakas, and Japanese does not estab-
lish this Government on popular
solid basis. You have got to meet a
more serious issue than the spilling
of the blood of men who could be
used to far better advantages as
working on the roads of the Repub-
lie, but who according to the wisdom
OF Mr.. w. o. Smith are to be sub
mitted to the people as "corpses"
we'll hung, and properly dead.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23
Hartman'S hides
truClibleS

and even your weight won't
crush it. Wire woven it will
last through two or three
generations of men like you.
See too, the mud falls through
and doesn't cling to it, all you
have to do is to give it a good
shake and sweep from under
and there it is clean and free
from annoyance.
Now, give the finishing
touch to your shoes on this
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23

But "what next" That is the
question which is staring in the
faces OF the intelligent people of
these islands; a question which is Of
equal interest to everyone pro and
con.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23
Cocoa Nut Fibre

mats. See how beautifully
close it is woven and of what
superb fibre it is composed. 1t
was manufactured expressly
for us, aud it rivals the best
shoe brush for giving a clean
polish. Now you may call at
the Hawaiian Hardware Go.
and foot the bill which you
will find extremely moderate.
tbs Hawaiian Hardware Co., IL
26S Fort STREET,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-23
Timely Topics.

before you come into my clean
home. There's no excuse for
you to-day. That outside
mat is one of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19
The Public Schools Can Usurp
the Privileges
Of the Sunday Schools in Kan
sas if They Want To.
BIBLE CAN BE READ
If Anybody Wants to Read 1t
in the Schools.
News of the Kansas State De-
partmentS.

The Lords prayer may be repeated
and the Bible read with all freedom in
the schools of Kansas. The opinion re-
Gently rendered by the attorney general
of Missouri to the contrary was respOn-
sible in bringing the question up, and
superintendent William Stryker today
interpreted the Kansas law in this re-
gard The Interpretation was made in
response to letter from a Douglas
county man asking for information on
the matter.
superintendent Stryker wrote him as
follows:
Dear Sir:-I send you today copy Of
the school laws. By referring to page
102 OF the statute governing cities of the
frst-class, you will find that section 125
reads as follows: mo sectarian or re-
ligious doctrine shall be taught or in
culcated in any of the public schools of
the city; but nothing in this section
shall be construed to prohibit the read
ing of the holy scriptures"
By referring to page ia, section 151,
the statute governing cities of the sec
ond-class, you will find That no sec
tartan doctrine shall be taught or in
culcated in any of the public schools of
the city; but the holy scriptures, with
out note or comment, may be used
therein
There is nothing in the statutes
touching upon this subject concerning
district schools; but by implication the
same law would govern. 1t IS evident
that out law makers have not intended
to prohibit the reading of the scriptures
in the public schools of the state; pro-
vided, they are read without note or
comment. The reading of the scriptures
would also permit the repeating of the
Lords prayer.
The opinion cited by you of the
attorney general of Missouri
is presumably in accordance with
the statutes in that state Upon this
point I am not informed. Kansas law
makers have thought it proper to leg
islate differently. The above opinion is
the law in Kansas, as understand it.
Respectfully yours,
WILLIAM STRIKER,
Supt. Public Instruction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19
A WAITING ATTITUDE.

It is announced in the dispatches That
the government at Washington has as
sumed a waiting attitude. There Is
nothing new in this. It is a condition
that seems to have become chronic.
There is apparently a disposition
among those in authority to cover up
and smooth over the Maine disaster 1t
seems hardly probable that the Amerl-
can people in their present state of feel
ing will tolerate much of that sort of
thing. They will want to know the
facts about the blowing up of an Amer
lean battleship and the killing of nearly
three hundred American seamen while
on a peaceful mission.
Somebody is responsible and the re-
sponsibility must be fixed and that
without any unusual or unnecessary
delay.
If for any reason there are those who
would shield the Spaniards in the mat
ter, it should be remembered that it
must be done at the expense of our
own people. Either somebody in Havana
blew up that ship or somebody on board
the Maine was guilty of criminal care
lessness.
The public is in no frame of mind to
be put off with subterfuges or smooth
speeches.
American cltlzenS nave Deen lduSh
from childhood that they are the SOW
erefgns of the nation and that the Off
Gals at Washington are their servants.
They seem to forget the lesson some
times but when sufficiently aroused it
comes back to them and they find
means for enforcing their wishes.
It will be better for the administra-
ton to do something which will remove
that suspicion, now prevalent, that a
policy of concealment is being prac-
ticed. The time has arrived when eve
rything should be open and above
board.
Is the country expected to wait for
another De LONE letter or the blowing
up of another United States battle
Ship
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19
lieves that his most important schemes
| will be duly considered
MADE WORTHLESS.
Might as Well Have Topped OFF the
Other $3.50 Also.

Labor Commissioner w. L. A. John
son will not be able to make the two
inspections per year of the factories
and warehouses in the state as required
by the law governing his department
because of the reduction made by the
last legislature in the contingent fund.
The legislators decided that 81, 500 was
too much of a contingent fund to be at
the disposal of the labor commissioner,
and cut the amount to $720.
The result is that at the end of seven
months the contingent fund of the labor
department is almost exhausted, and
Mr.. Johnson has not yet completed the
first inspection of all the factories in
the state. If he succeeds in completing
the first inspection it will be all he can
do, as there will be no money for the
expenses of the second inspection. Dur
ing his term of office the inspections
will be annual instead of semi annual
as the law provides
Mr. Johnson says that after taking
out the amount required for incidental
expenses of the office, the contingent
fund is wholly inadequate for the work
he is supposed to do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Move Against Ohio Street Rail
way CORPORATIONS.

Cleveland. Feb. 19-No less radical move
than the introduction of bill in the legis-
lature for the municipal ownership of
street railways will be the next step taken
by Mayor AIcKisson in his bitter fight on
the street railway corporations.
In fact, a newspaper representative had
an opportunity to peruse the contents of
the bill, which is entitled "A bill to au-
thorize and provide for the construction,
equipment operation and ownership of
street railways, the procuring of the nee
essary bonds therefor and the purchase of
existing street railways in cities in
Ohio"
Provision is made in the bill for a di-
rector of transportation at a salary of
not to exceed 5000 a year, who shall
manage the proposed municipal railway
and shall have charge of the men re-
Quired for its construction and mainte-
nance. 1t is contemplated to borrow a
fund of between $4,000 and $4,000 for
each mile of single track street railway
purchased or constructed and to issue
bonds therefor, payable between ten and
thirty years at not to exceed per cent
interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19
Thinks He Would Enforce the Pro-
hibitory Law and Others.


in my opinion we need to exercise
more common sense and indulge in less
political manipulation in Kansas dur
L Howe, a member of the state board
OF railroad commissioners under Gov
ernor Morrill, and ex-state treasurer, to
a Journal reporter today.
Our success depends, largely, upon
the care exercised in the selection of
candidates." continued Mr.. Howe but
l can but believe that we have too
much politics.
AS to state affairs I believe the
state platform to be adopted by the
Republicans in their convention should
be snort and to the point. It should re-
affirm the national platform at St
Louis and endorse the national admin
istratiOn.
It's most important plank should be
enforcement of all laws.
when 1 say declare the enforce
ment of law 1 mean that the declara-
ton should be in the platform and in
the heart of every man who votes for
it. Then when the ticket is elected and
the officers installed in the state house.
then enforce the laws in accordance
with the campaign declarations
1t IS folly for men to say that laws
cannot be enforced. I do not believe it.
L was a part of John A. Martins adj
ministratiOn and he enforced the laws.
1 know he did because I was a witness
to his actions
Upon being asked whom he regarded as
a man who would fulfill his ideal in this
direction Mr.. Howe said:
L am for James Troutman for gov
ernor and hope he will be a candidate.
He would enforce the laws and would
make hrSt-clasS governor"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19
STILL TIME TO PREVENT THE
STEAL,

(FrOm the New York WORLDLY
The adoption of the senate yesterday
Of the resolution of Senator Harris,
calling on the attorney general for in
formation as to his action in the aban-
donment of the claim of the govern
ment against the Kansas Pacific road
for Sc, 626 $50 of unpaid interest on the
governments loan, should call a halt
in the proposed sale until the informal
ton asked for is given to the senate.
The statement of Senator Harris as
to the declared intention of the attor-
ney general to redeem the first mort
gage bonds and to protect the interests
of the government as a creditor is
frank and plain and stands as yet IN
contradfcted. No explanation has been
given Of the reasons, motives or infiu-
enees which have caused the govern
ment to abandon its rights and surren-
der it's just claims to a syndicate of
Spectators.
A sale of the road under the existing
arrangement would be in plain language
neither more nor less than 4. steal, the
prevention of which is within the power
as well as the duty of the attorney
general.
There is still time for the government
to free itself from the imputation of a
corrupt bargain and to protect the pub
lie interests. It can stop the sale to-
day. 1t can compel the acceptance of
terms which will not only satisfy the
pecuniary claim of the government, but
also redeem the country from the dis
grace of being swindled by a road which
owes its existence to the generous boun-
ty of the nation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19
Oh, WHAT A WEARY ROAD
These Politicians Travel Trying to
"Git Something" and Never
Getting It

A. W. Smith of Mcpherson has an axe
to grind in supporting E. H. Funston
for the Republican nomination for gov
ernor- Mr.. Smith is making a fight to
turn Jim Simpson down in Mcpherson
county. Mr.. Simpson has had a hard
time in that county for several years,
having been unable to secure an cleo
ton as delegate to a state convention,
getting into the convention either by
proxy or as a spectator.
Mr.. Smith proposes to support the
candidacy of John D. Milltken for attor-
ney general Should Mr.. Milliken be
elected he will be member of the ex-
ecUtive council which will elect a state
board of railroad commissioners.
Should he be indebted to Mr. Smith for
unqualified support he would not be
likely to stand by Jim Simpson for a
place on the board, an ambition which
Mr.. Simpson constantly cherishes
To further that ambition Jim Simp-
son wants J. Q. Thompson, of Pratt his
brother-in-Iaw, nominated for attorney
general. Mr.. Simpson has been work.
ing among the politicians endeavoring
to have the boss" accept Mr.. ThOmp-
son but he has not yet succeeded in ac-
cOmpliShing this. The facts are that
the band wagon has run over Mr. Simp-
son so often that he is surprised at
nothing nowadays but he c1ings to the
hope that he will get back to the snap
as member of the railroad board.
AS matters are now shaping them
selves hot fight is promised in Nc
Pherson county again this year-the
same Olu NOT ISnI. Inc Republicans
out there have them every year but
they manage to keep Jim Simpson in
the background When Matt Simpson,
Jim's brother, was a candidate for
judge last fall, his friends exacted n
promise from the state chairman that
he would not make campaign for his
brother.
IF you do, Matt will be beaten" is
the Injunction served on Brother Jim
by the managers Of the judicial cam
paign.
What pity there is no Kelley cure
for the political habit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19

whenever an opportunity presents it
self.
AS to the railroads, il they are not
uncomprOmisingly opposed to any law
Which recognizes the right of the state
to control them, they certainly ought
not ind any serious objection to the
proposed blll- The leading railway Of
hcials of the state claim that their
roads are barely making expenses, and
this bill makes no attempt to reduce
charges, but on the other hand, recOg-
nizes the present rates and classical
tons as just and equitable until such
time as they may be proven to the con-
trary. This is certainly fair, and ought
to be all the railways should ask un-
less they are, as I have before sug-
geSted, unalterably opposed to the the
DRY of state control.
Ny individual opinion is that rail-
way rates in Kansas can stand a very
material reduction, and so strong is my
faith in that direction that / am en-
tlrely willing to submit the matter to a
court created for the especial purpose
or determining this question. And
hold that any opposition on the part of
the railway companies should be taken
as an indication on their part that they
cannot substantiate their claims.
The governor, in framing this bill, has
pullded both wisely and well. and mem
bers of the legislature should meet the
question fairly and consider it squarely
upon its merits.
The people of Kansas generally favora
railway law that will place the lines
Of public transportation under state con-
troll and the entire opposition to an ex-
ira session comes of fear that we can
not rise above feelings of petty strife
ana contention and do our duty as sem
slDle men. And I feel that if the Pop
ulist members of the present legisla-
ture cannot get together and pass this
measure substantially as it is, we had
about as well lay it aside with the sub
treasury scheme, and simply say in our
next platform that we favor a railway
q -n
w. F. BROWN.
Naron, Pratt Co, Kas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-19
Bills, Plans, Projects, Schemes, Ideas
and Whatnot, Mr.. Stryker.

Bills, Plans, Projects, Schemes, Ideas
and Whatnot, Mr.. Stryker.
If the next legislature doesn't pass a
collection of bills calculated to improve
the condition of the schools and school
children in Kansas, it will not be be
cause of lack of eXertiOn on the part of
superintendent of instruction William
Stryker. Mr. Stryker is continually
mapping out plans for the betterment
of the educational advantages of the
state, and hardly a day goes by but
new scheme makes it's appearance.
These schemes are to be incorporated
into bills for the consideration of the
legislators at the next session. The
only trouble is that it needs two or
three worlds like ours, to afford room
for all of Mr.. Stryker's plans.
He has already decided to frame
supplement to the present text book
bill, extending the provisions of the
present law to the purchase of charts,
maps, and other accessories of the
are now being purchased at exOrbitant
prices in proportion to the cost, and he
sees where the state is losing large
sums of money each year.
Another matter that he has decided
to bring up in the form of a bill is
compulsory education of children. He
proposes that every city of any size
support a truant officer, whose duty it
shall be to go from house to house,
learn the condition of the children of
every family, and provide the neces-
sary means for all of the children at
tending school. In this way, Mr.. Stryk-
er believes that much crime will be pre-
vented, as the children of poor parents
who otherwise would be on the streets,
will be compelled to attend school
Mr.. Stryker does not hope to have all
his ideas passed into laws, but he be-