Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-26

ner in which he was approaching the
capital, and dwelt upon the advancement
in the management of railroad travel as
illustrated by his recent experience in this
country.
Have you many railroads in Hawaii
now?'
mo-" he replied, only one. 1t is a mar
row-gauge, and is now about fifty miles in
length, but is being extended. Yes, We
have telephone system, but nc telegraph.
THE Bell telephone is the one operated.
and you may realize how general Is its
use when 1 tell you that in Honolulu.
where the majority of the population,
about 10000 all told, Is composed of ma
tives. Chinese and Japanese. there are a
thousand telephones. The Hawaiians are
very quick to appreciate the advantages
of modern invention, and are Lecoming
more and more so as opportunities are
given them to learn"
Minister Hatch was corversing with Mr.
Hege on very much the same subject. and
vas asked what the conditions of the roads
were in the islands.
They are fairly good" said Mr.. Hatch.
There is a particularly good one which
was built by the government from Homo
lulu to the volcano of Mauna Loa. 1t il
forty miles long and r1acadamiZed with the
black lava rock thrown Out from the vol
cano. As a result of that improvement the
road is now lined with coffee plantations.
and these in country that was formerly
inaccessible
Mrs. Dole will make charming impress
sion in Washington beyond doubt. She
il charming herself in the first place, and
cordial in her manner. She is a woman of
culture and refinement, and her conversa-
ton shows that she keeps fully abreast of
the times and it's thought. She visited the
United States last year to commence the
education of a young nephew, to whom
she is very much devoted.
She talked entertaningly upon the SUBJ
Ject of the education of the young with The
Star reporter, believing that the natural
tendencies of children should be taken
into consideration when their course in life
was to be decided upon, and expressing her
disbelief in the system of forcing them
against their inclinations to pursue lines
which are TO govern their lives against
their inclinations. She spoke of the great
changes in temperature from Honolulu to
Chicago, the thermometer at Green River
Colorado. having been . degrees below
zero when the party passed through.
We all have had slight colds" she sail
smilingly, but we are rapidly improving.
We have had a most delightful time and
have enjoyed every bit of it,"
All the members of the party displayed
great interest in the scenery along the
route, and were admirable travelling COM
panions- At Harper's Ferry they got out
and had pointed out to them the various
historic spots that have made the place
famous.
Harpers Ferry.
Arrival In Washington.
When the train arrived at the depot a
crowd of several hundred had assembled
on North Capitol street leading to the de-
pot, and three platoons of mounted Do
licemen were on hand to act as an es-
cort.
As the train came to a stop Mr. Sher-
man and Mr.. Adee stepped on the rear
platform and were met by Assistant Sec
rotary Crfdler. who conducted them inside
for the first greetings to President anu
Mrs Dole and their party. There was a
brief and Informal exchange, and then the
party fled out to the waiting carriages
As they aHghted Secretary Sherman ano
President Dole. with Mrs. Dole standing
between them, were photographed.
Escorted TO the Hotel
Then Mr.. Sherman offered his arm to
Mrs Dole and escorted her to President
Mckinley's carriage. The plstoons of offi-
GERS wheeled about. the spirited bays of the
White House carriage stepped off at a live
ly gait and the party proceeded to the Ar
lingten. where the Hawaiian executive will
re the nations guest In the second car
rage were Minister Hatch of Hawaii. AS
slstant Secretary Cr;dler and Major Iaukea.
Following this was the carriage of AS
sistant Secretary Adee and DIR. Day. The
fourth carriage contained Major Hiestand.
representing the army: Lieutenant Com
mander Phelps. the navy. There was no
mliitary display, democratic simplicity
pelns observed at Mr.. Dole's request.