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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
Arr. REYNOLDS DfscIlareed.

In the Police Court yesterday fore
noon w. F. Reynolds, charged with
intending to commit an offense, was
discharged.
Two Chinese drivers were fined So
and costs each on the charge of Ieav-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09

Usual Prices: Box Plan open Tues
day at Wall, Nichols Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-09
PATRONIZED - ALWAI
PATRONIZED
ONCE

Is the motto Of those who visit the
Criterion Barber Shop. Some shops ex-
perience a boom of customers for a
time, but sooner or later the business
drops back to the old rut. The reverse
is the case at the Criterion Shop, bust
ness is steadily on the increase.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
CONFUSION THAT SHOULD HAVE
BEEN AVOIDED.

It Is rather unfortunate that the volunteer
and national militia laws were not harmon
ICED in time to prevent confusion in regard
to the terms Of enlistment and the effect OF
being mustered into the United States serv-
ice. At present this confusion exists in the
National Guard of many States, officers
and men, and threatens, If not speedily ad-
justed, to be source of embarrassment
and decentralization. In Pennsylvania, which
has the best organized militia of any State
in the Union, dissatisfaction with the plan
adopted is very pronounced. A Harrisburg
dispatch to the Philadelphia Inquirer says
Secretary of War Alger could not have de-
moralized the National Guard Of Pennsyl-
vania more than he has done If he had
started out with this deliberate purpose in
view" The Governor and adjutant general
of the State have gone to Washington 10
try ard have the government accept the
guard as it is, and it is said unless that is
done a large proportion of them will not
enlist. The New Yor4 guard is on the point
of protesting, the Massachusetts Naval Re-
serves decline to enlist in the government
service unless the assurance is given that
they will be kept together under their Off
GERS, and the same feeling is expressed else
where. 1t grows out of the fact that while
the government called for volunteers, as
signing it's quota to each State, the Gov
errors of the States called out the organ
lied militia. These were obliged to obey his
call and they naturally expected that it
was a call to enter the government service
with their existing organizations, to which
they have devoted much time and labor and
are rightly attached. But the national gov
eminent does not want the State militia as
separate organizations; it wants the men.
Therefore, having assembled as militia at
the call of the various Governors they are
asked to enlist as individuals and be mus
tered into the United States service as such,
without regard to militia organizations.
From a military point of view this may be
the best plan for the government, but 1t is
unfortunate in it's effect existing COM
pany and regimental organizations which
are liable to be partially, if not wholly,
broken up by it. Generalization is not an
element Of military strength, and it would
be worth while for the military authorities
at Washington to see if a way cannot be
found to remove the present cause of dis
satisfaction, even if it should involve lit
tie delay in organizing the new troops. 1t
was unwise to create it in the first place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
THE FLYING SQUADRON.
None of the Ships Injured by the

None of the Ships Injured by the
StOrm-ArrivaI of the VesuVius.
FORT MONROE, Va, April 29.-The fly
ing squadron, after two days of most I'M
pleasant experience, during which careful
lookout had to be preserved to. avoid coll
lisions, and all facilities were ready for an
emergency, is at rest this morning, the sea
having Gained down and clear weather APP
pearfng. The squadron did not suffer at
all from its experience, the capability of
officers and men coming safely through a
severe test, from which they emerged with
flying coolrs. No shore leaves were granted
this morning and drills were gone through
with
The collier Saturn delivered one hundred
and fifty tons Of coal to the Massachusetts
this morning and then, hghtened enough to
go to sea, left port. The Merrimac, a still
larger collier that has been fitting out at
Newport News, was finished to-day and will
sJoin the squadron with full supply OF coal
The Brooklyn and Texas each took on coal
to-day There is much Indignation expressed
here regarding the ridiculous stories sent
out as to the closing of the port and the
movements of the squadron. Commodore
Schley and his squadron have nothing to
do with the protection of the harbor or the
closing of Hampton Roads at night.
Just after the collier Saturn left the
armored tug Niagara left to act as escort.
The Vesuvius arrived here to-day and ran
into the navy yard at Portsmouth for some
repairs. She had been out in the heavy
storm of Tuesday and Wednesday, but
weathered it in splendid shape, very little
damage being done, except on deck, Wnere
several things had been knocked off by the
heavy seas. Between 4 and o'clock this
afternoon officers on the ships were allowed
shore leave. The converted tug Window
sailed this afternoon for Key West and viii
assist in acting as convoy for the collier
Saturn,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Several Important Amendments Made
to the Measure.


WASHINGTON. April 29-The report of
the conference committee on the naval ap-
preparation bill was presented to both
houses of Congress to-day. The report
shows that the House conferees accepted ali
the amendments made by the Senate with
the exception of a few of minor Importance.
Not only were all the new vessels provided
by the Senate accepted, but also the addi-
ton of $S,S30,O0O for the enlistment of sea-
men. Indeed this amendment received an
addition of $751; 800 for the payment of adj
ditional men in the marine corps, the pro-
vision as amended being as follows: To en-
able the secretary of the navy to enlist at
any time after the passage of this act as
many additional seamen. landsmen and boys
as he may deem necessary to man the
ships OF the navy or in use by the navy as
a temporary force therefor during the ex-
listing war, and for pay of the same and for
the temporary additional officers and war
rant machinists hereinbefore authorized
So, S30, 900, and to enable the secretary of the
navy to enlist at any time after the pas
sage OF this act the following additional
force for the marine corps as d temporary
force during the existing war, VIZ, not
rank OF nrSt SergeantS not more than eighty
corporals and not more than 1,5O0 privates
and for pay Of the same 1857 800.
The total amount provided for torpedo
stations in the conference report IS $97 $40 or
$22, 500 more than was provided either by the
Senate or House.
The provision authorizing the appointment
of naval officers for the war from civil life
was changed so as to permit such appoint
ment to grades as high as that OF COM
mander the original provision limiting the
selection to lieutenant or under that rank.
made in order to permit Captain Watkins
to continue in command of the City of Paris
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

The sailing of the Spanish squadron from
st. Vincent is, at least, a move. AS the or
ders would not be opened till the fleet got to
sea, nothing definite can be inferred from
the fact that it started in a southerly direc-
ton, though some significance attaches to
the fact that the big war ships put out in
one direction and the torpedo boats in an
other. This may indicate that the former
are coming across the Atlantic, while the
latter, which are not very safe sea-going
craft, may remain on the other side. If the
war ships really desire to meet one of our
squadrons, they will doubtless be promptly
accommodated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

Mr.. Bryan has asked the advice of
friend in Kansas as to his duty as to enlist
ing. That friend has not as yet given the
advice asked for, but he has let the public
know all about it, for the purpose, evident
", OF getting its judgment. Mr.. Bryan
fears that he would be misunderstood if he
should enlist in the ranks and be made the
object Of ridicule. There does not seem to
be any pressing call for Mr.. Bryan to en-
list as private, unless he has heard the
distressing report that sundry Democrats in
New York and Chicago are in a plot to
nominate General Lee for President in or
der to sidetrack Mr.. Bryan and to bury the
corpse of 16 to /, which he has been ''wak-
ing so vociferously the past year. With
Lee as a major general, Mr.. Bryan might
hold his old place as the 16-to-1 idol by go
ing into the ranks as private or accepting
a corporaPs stripes. The rise of Lee at this
time is an event in which even Mr.. Bryan
may foresee total eclipse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

war or peace, are entirely within the dis
erection of the government making them.
The question of policy is quite different.
AS the most of our carrying trade is done
by British ships they would be the ones
mainly affected by an increase in the tom
mage tax, and for obvious reasons 1t should
not be made onerous or offensive. In the
present situation, and especially as Eng
land and her people are showing friendly
disposition towards the United States, we
ought, if possible, to avoid any new or I'M
necessary cause for friction. 1t is not
known how much revenue the proposed in
crease of the tonnage tax would yield, but
If it can be raised in some other manner,
perhaps it would be better so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
The Cabinet Meeting

WASHINGTON, April 29--At the Cabinet
meeting to-day Secretary Gage explained
his plan for making effective the popular
loan feature of the new bond issue, and,
with the exception of one or two minor
changes, the plan was approved. AS soon
as the new act passes Congress the secre-
tary will issue a prospectus covering all OF
the points involved and giving to the pub
lie all needed information concerning it. In
answer to the inquiries of members of the
Hawaii was not and had not been under
discussion, and the reports with respect to
the islands being turned over to this gov
eminent are discredited. The secretary of
the navy and the secretary of war each
made a statement as to the progress of
events in their respective departments, but
nothing of an important nature that could
be made public was done by the Cabinet,
which was in session only an hour and
half
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
APARTY BLUNDER.

There is no possible pretext for the DEM
ocrats in the House voting for the Bland
amendment to the revenue bill increasing
the volume of greenbacks $15O.OOo,OOO The
issue of that volume of greenbacks, with no
special provision for their redemption, would
so destroy existing confidence that it would
be almost impossible to escape a panic,
which would force the government to a sus-
pension of specie payments unless the gold
reserve should be strengthened by the sale
of bonds The value of the greenback is in
its prompt redemption in gold. When it is
not redeemed promptly it is fuctuating
currency, its value depending upon the prob
ability of it's redemption. If the government
could no longer redeem its greenbacks in
gold and could redeem them in silver, the
country would be forced to q silver basis,
and the purchase power of the greenback
would be reduced to the bullion value of the
silver in the dollar. But the United States
has no silver dollars with which to redeem
greenbac1s, consequently, unless bonds were
sold to obtain gold to redeem the green
backs. specie payments would be suspend
ed, causing panic with war on our hands
All wage earnerS and pensioners Woulo De
the greatest sufferers by a change which
would cause them to be paid in dollars
worth less than the present dollar. The
endless chain for drawing gold out of
the treasury in seasons of fright would be
heightened, and financial scare would pre-
vail which would plunge the country into
a long period of business depression.
The men who sustain the business inter-
ests of the country will regard this demon
stration In favor of return to an ire
deemable currency as evidence of malig-
nant stupidity which will lose the Demo-
crats in the House whatever popular favor
they might have gained by their amend
ment in favor of an income tax. We have
a stable currency, and its volume is largely
dn excess of what the country has ever had
before The majority Of the people so I'M
derstand it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

The Journals war illustrations are good,
but trifie monotonous. 1t might substitute
a shield for the flag once in a While-NeWS.
The Journal does not undertake to publish
war" or other illustrations. Its space is
too valuable to be filled up with poor copies
of the cheap pictures in New York yellow
papers or of portraits of celebrities drawn
at random from box and labeled as the
occasion may require. 1t does place pic
ture of the flag at the head Of its columns
these stirring days because it is the emblem
that represents all for which the flower of
the nations manhood is going out to fight
freedom for all over whom it waves be-
cause it is the proud ensign of a great coun-
try; because it is the banner which every
citizen with red blood in his veins loves and
honorS, and never finds ''monotonous." To
such men the sight of the flag as it floats
above high buildings, is borne in advance
of marching troops, or is seen in miniature
on coat Iapels is an inspiration. 1t is not
a matter of surprise TO those who know
it well that the Journals back-alley con-
temporary is not thus inspired and is al
ready tired even of the pictured symbol of
liberty. 1t is quite alone in its longing for
novelty, however, it's sheer at the starry
banner being the only one recorded, and
even though the picture grew still more
monotonous to its weary, un-American
neighbor the Journal declines to haul it
down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
Turpie succeed. Gorman.

WASHINGTON. April 20. - Senator Cor
man, who for many years has been chair
man of the Democratic caucus of the Sen
ate, resigned the position to-day, and Sem
ator Turpie, of Indiana, was chosen as his
successor. The change was made in a Dem
ocratic caucus held this afternoon, and the
scene was an affecting one. Several speech
es were made eulogizing Mr.. German in
high terms and expressing deep regret that
Cockrell, who has been Mr.. Germans prin-
cipal adviser for many years, broke down
and shed tears over the occurrence. Speech
eS were made by Senators Jones Of Arkan-
sas. White and others, all referring to Mr..
Gormans long and generally recognized
services to the party. This duty disposed Of,
the caucus took up the question of the war;
revenue bill, discussing at some length the
propriety of amending the bill in various
respects, but reaching no conclusions or
agreement on any amendment to be Of
fered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

Texas, Howard Of Alabama, Howard Of
Georgia. Hunter, Jones Of Virginia, Jones
of Washington. Kelley, King, Kitchen, KIe-
berg Knowles. Lamb. Lanham, La Timer,
Lentz, Lester, Lewis of Georgia, Lewis OF
Washington, L.nney. Little, Livingston.
Lloyd. Love, Mccormick, McCulloch, Nc
Doweii. McMillin McRae, Maddox. Mcguire,
Martin, Maxwell. Meyer OF Louisiana. Miers
Of Indiana, Moon, Norton of Ohio, Norton
of South Carolina, Ogden, Osborne. Otey,
Peters, Pierce of Tennessee, Rhea OF Ken
lucky. Richardson. Eidgley, Rixey Robb.
Robertson of Louisiana. Robinson OF Indi~
ana, Sayers, Settle, Shafroth. Shuford.
Simpson, Sims, Skinner. Slayden.s Smith OF
Kentucky, Sparkman, Stallings, Stark,
Stephens of Texas, Stokes. Strowd of North
Carolina. Sullivan, Sulzer, Sutherland.
Swansea. Talbert, Taylor of Alabama.
Thorpe, Underwood, Vandiver, Vohslage,
South Carolina. Zenor.-Total, 49,
Present-Baird, Mann.
Mr.. Boutelle, chairman of the committee
on naval affairs. presented the conference
report on the naval bill. Mr.. Cannon (Rep.,
1ll.) made the point of order that the con-
ferees had exceeded their jurisdiction in
that they had added over 100000 above the
differences between the two houses, and had
also added provisions which were not in
conference. With the point of order pend
ing he moved an adjournment, which was
carried.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

1t would seem that while the Governor
is absorbed fifteen hours a day IN attend
ing to the pressing and important duties in
cident to the organization of the troops
the affairs Of Roby might be deferred
brief period. True, persistent bowling can
do the Governor no harm but constant
newspaper attacks upon him by insinua-
ton may lead some people TO believe that
he is neglecting his duty Such is not the
case. Deputy Attorney General Moores has
visited Roby to learn what he could of the
situation. He is both capable man and
a faithful official. the newspaper insinua-
tions TO the contrary Notwithstanding. His
report has not been made public If there
is any evil there which the Governor can
suppress it is fair TO assume that Mr..
Moores has discovered it, The trouble with
those who are making the complaints is
that they will not raise hand. Yesterday
a clergyman came to the Governors Office
with a long story of lawlessness at Roby.
When he had ended his recital he was asked
If he would file an affidavit containing the
substance Of his charges. He said he could
not, because he had them from others. He
was asked If any member of his church o.
congregation would make the charges as
the basis of a prosecution. He said they
would not dare do it. because such a course
would injure their business. Still, those
people who make the complaint seem to
think that the Governor has some power to
find testimony and prosecute the offenders
without the assistance OF citizens who con-
tent themselves with sending complaints to
the Governor. Just now every minute of
the Governors time is devoted to his mil
itary duties. In fact. he is al. overworked
official: consequently he should not be so
misrepresented as to be made to appear In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

While the volunteers are being organized
and disciplined it is evident that those d.
recting the operations against Spain will
lose no time in putting ten thousand regu-
lars into Cuba, with the expectation that,
in connection with the insurgents, they will
force the Spanish troops to fall back upon
Havana or offer battle. This plan was
urged by General Lee in his interview with
the Senate committee on foreign affairs. He
and others who have been in Cuba are con-
fdent the insurgents can be relied upon for
good work in the field when well armed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
The YelIowest paper.



1t is very gratifying to our patriotic pride
to note that our spirited barber-shop con-
temporary, the Police Gazette, has come
out with a ringing note in defiance of the
naughty Dons, An esteemed friend. who
is an omnivoTous reader, has called to our
attention a late edition of this enterprising
journal in which there is portrayal not
only of the bold Chicago boys in the act OF
tearing Gown the hated Spanish emblem,
but OF Mrs. Hattie Blaine Beale rising at
the dinner table to hurl defiance al the cow
ering Spanish minister. We fancy that this
glowing tribute of Mrs. Beales patriotism
will be of special interest TO our very best
people, who will be stimulated by this gem
erous recognition OF Mrs. Beale's spirit to
daring and patriotic acts of similar import
There are various shades Of yellow in Amer
lean journalism, but we believe that the Po-
lice Gazette easily maintains supremacy in
distnctness and generosity of hue, and to
find ones name and achievements chronl-
cled therein must be an honor of which So
ciety NAV be proud
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
STAMPEDE FROM DAWSON.
Gold Discovered on the Islands in the
River Yukon.

DAWSON CITY, March 90, via Seattle
Wash, April 29.-It is now definitely known
that only small portion of the gold out
put Of the Klondike mines will go out on the
first steamer. The treasure will be shipped
on nearly every steamer during the sum
mer, and the total amount that will be sent
to the outside cannot be estimated until late
in July. The dust and nuggets stored in the
safes of the Alaska Commercial Company
and the North American Transportation
and Trading Company, aggregating several
millions of dollars, will go on the first
mines of which the owners are fortunate
enough to make a June cleanup. The re-
Yukon river has caused a stampede from
this place of men who have been unable to
secure claims in this vicinity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

Cruisers and TOrpedO-BOat Destroy
ers Leave ST. Vincent.

ers Leave st. Vincent.
LONDON, April 29.-,rhe Evening News
this afternoon publishes dispatch from st.
Vincent, Cape Verde islands, saying the
Spanish cruisers Maria Teresa, Almirante
Oquendo. Viscaya and Cristobal Colon, ac
companied by the Spanish torpedo boat de-
stroyers Plunton, Terror and Furor, had, at
the hour the dispatch was filed g o'clock
this morning., just sailed in westerly di-
rection, presumably going to Cuba. The
dispatch adds that the Spanish torpedo
boats AZore, Rayo and Ariete and the Span
ish transports San Francisco and Ciudad de
Cadiz sailed at the same time in northerly
direction, probably going to the Canary
islands.
The Evening News, commenting on Its
dispatch from ST. Vincent, says: the I'M
port of the cablegram is that the whole
effective fighting force of the squadron has
been dispatched west, while the noneffec-
tives and noncombatants are proceeding to
another anchorage. Wel-informed naval
authorities are aware that the torpedo boats
could not traverse the Atlantic at the pres
ent time as they have not sufficient coal
capacity for voyage to Cuba. and the risk
of coaling in mid-ocean is too great. This
long delayed move is racst significant. It's
significance is in the fact, which can hardly
be emphasized, that it is practically Spain's
first real move since the outbreak OF hos
tilities.
The Cadiz correspondent of the Times
says: When the battle ship Numancia ar
rives from CartagenaS the squadron will be
prepared. consisting of the Pelayo, the VII
toria, the Alfonso XIII. three torpedo boat
destroyers and three torpedo boats. to leave
Immediately
Three TorDfdOA Heats I'm Collision.
81. VINCENT. Cape Verde Islands. April
81 .. ni.-Two Spanish transports proba-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
POWDER WORKS GUARDED.
Managers Fear They May BE Blown
Up by Spanish Spies.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April Glowing to the
recent destruction of powder mills at East
on, Pa, and Santa Cruz, Cal, by explosions,
thought to have been caused by Spanish
spies, managers of eight big powder COM
panies, having their Western headquar-
ters in this city, have ordered double guards
placed at all points where powder is stored
or manufactured. There are five powder
storehouses at Eureka Mo-, near this city,
and they are being guarded closely, as thou
sands of tons of explosives are in storage
there
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30

different respecting the affairs of Roby, I'M
less they are more important than the
1t is entirely safe 20 assume that the Gov
ernor knows his duty and that he will not
hesitate in discharging it, whether it be in
the line of organizing Indiana troops for
war with Spain or in moving on the enemy
at Roby