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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-09
WEDNESDAY, FEB, 9, 1898.
A CRITICISM ON HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH.
CoMMUNICATED.

We have received from our Edu-
cation Department neat, we'll got
up, little pamphlet, setting forth
the Course OF Study to be followed
in our High School, but on close
perusal of the details Of the said
pamphlet we confess to feeling of
disappointment and surprise that
anything so full of slipshod English
should be issued from Department
which is supposed to control the
education of our country.
We make these remarks in no
carping, captious, or hypercritical
spirit, but in the interests of educa
tion, and from a feeling that we
have right to expect from the
principal school in our islands a
production that should be beyond
criticism.
We would preface our remarks by
observing that wa consider "good
English" to be that which is ac.
knowledged and used by our best
writers, English and American, and
which will bear the test Of the ap-
plioation Of the well-known rules
that govern the construction Of the
simplest OF sentences; such as those
which bear upon the relation of the
subject to it's verb, etc. We must
all acknowledge that our language,
though not framed upon so called
rules of Grammar is yet subject to
them to such an extent, that, the
instant we attempt to violate these
rules, we find ourselves landed in
"Sea OF troubles"
Had this fact been kept in view
by the trainers of the pamphlet in
question, we should not fud such
an atrocity as is seen on p. IL where
we are told that such portion of
Arithmetic as haze practical bear
ing, ETC., should be reviewed. But we
will make our criticisms Seriatim.
Commencing with the "Intro-
ductory," we are told that the course
has been prepared with a view of
present needs instead OF a view to
present needs. The difference OF
meaning is so obvious, as to need no
furthar onmmant
Next we read "an effort is making"
instead OF being made. We make
an effort, but an effort is being made.
Actiue voice is used instead of passive.
Our next objection is to the whole
sentence: "It is surely better that
boys and girls leave school, etc,
than to attempt" etc.
The confusion OF moods and
lenses here is lamentable,
1t is as if one said: ut is better
that boy play than to be idle," or
something similar.
On p. 6, third line from top we
are at a loss to know to what shat
time" refers. We suppose it refers
to Addison's time, but we look in
vain for a grammatical antecedent
to the word slime"
Page 6, line IL, would read better,
thus: "The development OF the
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HEAR HEAR !
The Hilo Tribune on Dole and
Morgan.

The Hilo Tribune on Dole ana
Morgan.
Senator Morgan characterizes Mr..
Dole as "Oue OF the most compe teut
rulers OF the time" This may b
the case, though he has never, W.
neleve, been .ulogizad to that ex
tent ia Hawaii; it is probably anot he,
case OF "a prophet is not without
honor save in his own country"
The same idea applies to editors9
We have always regarded Mr. Dole
as an extremely well meaning man
Of very neutral tint; one Of those
men of which presidents are usual,
made, not because they are in any
way fitted for the Office, but becauSe
they have never had ability to make
powerful enemies to keep them out
Mr.. Morgan evidently thinks his
statement is some sort of anneI5sioD
argument. We fail, however. t. ser
its force; it strikes us that zone of
the most com petent rulers Of modern
times," at the head OF the "best gov
eminent on earth" set over a people
smeng whom "Christian civilization
has reached its brightest manifest
alton" tall the quotations are from
annexation sourceS should never
journey to Washington to annex his
country to ono whose rulers, govern
ment and people lack much Of
'eacbing this ideal state.
Senator Morgan, in the same
speech, said that $500 tons of coff-s
would probably be exported from
Hawaii the present year. Probably
not one of the half dozen coff-s dis
tricts Of the Islands will export over
$50 tons. Mr.. Morgan knows just
about as much OF the ceffee crop as
he does of President Dole, and his
knowledge OF both is of that very
limited kind which is proverbially
declared to he "a dangerous thing"
As the Argonaut says: senator
Morgan may be wise man, a patri-
otic citizen and q worthy leader
but we doubt it,"
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language from Onauoer 10 the pres
ent time being noted"
Line 2l, English Past and Present
is by Trench, not French.
Page Z, line 3 from top, "brief
talks are given" Query: DO you
0iUe a tdlk2"
La the Third Year Course on same
page why capital letter in the
word "From," and who was Hero
ditus2 We believe Herodotus is
meant.
Page 8, line II, we read What is
Success OF failure"9
Page 8, line 6 from the bottom, we
would suggest the addition of these
words after "text books" "than those
in use" as no text books have been
mentioned in the sentence.
Page 10, line from top, Hamlin
Smith sh ould be Hamblin Smith.
Page II, line 16. We have never
heard OF Cicero's De 06icus, but his
offciiS is familiar to us.
On the same page, under the head
of Book keeping, in the second SEN
tence, it would appear from its con-
struction that "neatness OF execu-
ton" only is so necessary, etc. II
the other essentials are included,
careful attention to details and sc-
curate reas ming, then the plural
form "are" should be used.
ut can be introduced;" what is
the antecedent to "it," "neatness,"
etc, or "To master the principles"
or Double Entryp
On same page, line from bottom,
"a" business would be more correct
than "the" business, as no particular
one has been mentioned. Line 2
from bottom is peculiar The con-
struction is "Then should fol-
low numerous illustrations and
application of these principles"
The d 6nite article "the" is required
before the word application"
Page IL, line 15. Do we "nppreci-
ate a musical termP We appreciate
the effect Of piece Of music. We
understand or comprehend a term.
Page IL, line IS. Is "vocalise" a
mount What are the strength and
hexibility" to be devoloped2
Page II, line II. Will the COM
bination of any two sounds "de-
volop" two-part song?
Page 13, line 6 from bottom. Do
we discuss a feature7 We discuss a
question. or hold discussion on a
particular feature.
In the Second Year Course of
Physics, the "measureme nts" aud
experiments" are on rather pecu-
liar terms with each other.
Physical Science being used paral-
leI with WORK is ratner an amolgu-
Gus expression.
From consideration Of the above
we can but come to the conclusion
that the wording of the syllabus
should have received more careful
consideration.
1t may be argued that sit is good
English that is understood" but,
when it is considered that in the
very first paragraph of the pamphlet
so much stress is laid upon the i'm
portance OF "none but good English"
being used in the schoolroom, it is
pity that the trainers of the Sylla-
bus did not themselves show bet
ter example in the matter.
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TOPICS OF The DAY.

Mr.. Allan Herbert reminds us
that in the sections of European
countries where flowers are especial
ly cultivated for medicinal purposes
or for the manufacture OF per-
fumery, phthisis and pulmonary
affections are almost unknown. This
is in a large measure due to the
medicinal properties of the exhala-
tions OF the flowers.
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In reference to the quandary the
Cabinet is alleged by its own espe-
cial pet organ the Bulletin, to be in
The INDEPENDENT suggests to them
to get out of it like sensible men.
If one stands too long in a puddle
he is liable to get his feet wet. Sup
posing tnat annexation is defeated
while the wise Legislature is in
session, let that aggregation of wis
dom pass a bill for plebiscite, and
also for an election OF delegates to
Constitutional Convention, The
present constitution is not worth
the paper it is printed on, unless ii
is upheld by force OF arms and in
time that force will be powerless
against the Peoples Will.
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NOTICE

is HEREBY GIVEN THAT GEORGE
l w. Lockington and Enpene Grrden
have : rmed a Limited Co par sh p,
under the ii m name and style OF 81 ock
II gton e. Go den," /" the Furniture and
Undertaking br'iness in Hilo, Hawaii,
said co-partnership to date from January
Z. 1893
,Sigued) GEORGE w LoCKINGTUN,
EUGENE GnRDEN.
S07-4t
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Born.

HARTMAN-At Makaweli, February
6, 1898, TO the wife Of Martin Hart.
man, a son.
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stran gers Friend Society.

As an encouragement to others to
assist in the good work done by
this admirable Society the following
list of douations is published:
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Mrs. W. g. Irwin has placed at the
disposal of the society the Queens
Hospital ward which she endowed
some time ago.
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Victor Safe and Lock
Company
No 7, Weighing 1870 lbs

The smaller sizes will do
for keeping jewelry, ETC., in,
and the larger sizes are suit
BILE for the larger business
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us and we will convince you
that you cannot afford to be
without one.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
AMBASSADORS AWAY.


r,.,. Ahsance From Washington q e's
of No Overtures For Peace. -,
washington. July In diplomats
Quarters it is stated that no steps u" "
been taken thus far In the olrec''oN
noaca overtures from any quarter an,
mat ~ Ia not likely such overtures WI.
come either from one power OF from
combination of powers until the m'ii'ai
situation materially changes ny w
cided victory or a decided de1eat. US
why this should be awaited Is not o'e"'
Int II Is mono the less said to De an e.e
nsnt which delays any overtures ~
peace. .o+,vs,
Most of the diplomatic representatives
of powers likely to take part II, p.a.'
oyertures have left the city or apou1 ~
go for their summer vacations n'
Austrian minister Is at New Loiuo',
Conn. for the summer, and the French
ambassador will soon leave FOR trll
in the Adirondacks and to Lake Ieors'
and Lake Champlain.
The British ambassador was to nav
gone to Pequot, Conn.,, last SATURDAY
but delayed his start for few Gays o"
ing to touch of rheumatism. The Ger
man ambassador will also leave before
long, The Russian ambassador has goh'
to Bar Harbor, Me.
This removes most Of those who Woulo
he most directly active in any peace
movements, and, while they can reaoily
return should circumstances develop 10
require their presence, yet their present
absence is taken to indicate that there
is nothing in the near future toward
peace overtures or other foreign move
mentS
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
A PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT.

Owing to the warm weather and the
great attraction to the electric cars only
a small number attended the musical
and literary entertainment given by the
young people Of the Universaist church
last evening. The selections were we'll
rendered and very interesting and a
much larger attendance was deserving.
The first on the program was piano
selection "Gypsie Mazura" by Miss
Louise Mckenzie, and Arthur Camp
followed with reading "a New Yearf
Outing" Owing to the illness os
Robert Mckenzie the duet by him and
Miss Paige was omitted. Miss Paige
sang Little Boy Blue" words by Eugene
Field and music by Bracket. Fred
Colburn was unable to be present and
Alfred Cadger gave selections on the
graphophone. All the selections were
loudly applauded.
At the conclusion of the entertainn ent
all adjourned to the lower pariors,
where orange and lemon sherbe,t and
cake was served.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE.
Has the Emperor Landed Marines at
Manila?
WASHINGTON ON THE ALERT
Public Men Express Opinion That Despite
Appearancss the Kaiser II Not
In Reality Hostile to the
United States.
WASHINGTON ON THE ALERT

WASHINGTON, July 1.-Whlle officially
the administration processes to feel no
uneasiness whatever at the presence OF
German warships in the harbor of Ma
Mia there is good reason to believe that
Germany's action Is actually being
watched with interest and some con-
Germ. Time and time again the state
department has been assured that Ger
many had no designs whatever upon the
Philippines beyond protecting the inter-
ests of her own citizens there and that
the strictest neutrality would be main
tanned
Secretary Day Is out Of the city at
present, but Assistant Secretary Moore
continues to make the statement that
there is no reason whatever to feel ap-
prehension over the presence of the
German warships at Manila. Yet the
fact that portion of dispatch recelv-
ed Wednesday from Dewey was with
held from the public gives rise to the
suspicion that the admiral may have
discussed the situation as affected by
the probable intentions Of the German
government.
He may have told what the public
does not know, that Germany has land.
ed marines and that Aguinaldo would
receive the protection of the powers if
he should take possession Of the islands.
State Denials.
State department denials are mere
perfunctory diplomatic statements and.
as rule, little reliance can be placed
upon their accuracy.
one thing seems certain however. and
that Is that when the troops arrive
Dewey will take possession of the CITY
and VIII notify the representatives Of
al foreign governments in the name Of
the United States that he is able and
prepared to protect the lives and prop
erty of citizens of all governments.
Among public men outside of the state
department the consensus OF opinion
feems TO be that, while Germany has q
anger force Of vessels at Manila thsn
NE situation seems to warrant, she hn,
no hostile intentions against the SUI
premacy Of the United States.
AS one senator expressed 1t, IL Ger
many should encourage Aguinaldo
against the interests OF the United
states 1t would make necessary an al,,-
ance between England and the United
states that no one would regret more
than Emperor William.
congress and the public. hovaver
await with great interest and soma anx
iety the announcement that Dewey bo.
taken possession Of Manila and the an
houhcement of his policy Of action.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
PARROTS ARE NEVER ORIGINAL

Tim: Parrot story" by Charlotte
Boner, is printed in July St. Nicholas.
Mrs. Boner says:
| have read of father who would
not let his children tell their dreams
because there is in such narrative too
great temptation to wander from the
truth. Parrot stories are too often like
dream stories-only half true and they
are sometimes-plainly, to any one who
know the true talking power of these
birds-made up entirely or greatly ex-
aggerated. While the parrot has GER
tain unmistakable sense of humor. and
is correspondingly wise, none of the
various species is, or ever was, capable
of the original wise and witty talk fam
iliar to us in newspaper anecdotes.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
WILLIAMSBURG.

Fernando c. Davenport, who lately
had portion of an ear removed, is do.
ing well. The trouble has been feared
TO be cancerous.
Rev. p. p. Werner and wife returned
from Perina on Tuesday and will 60 to
housekeeping in the parsonage III due
time. lie will occupy his pulpit next
Sunday which is to be communion Sun
day.
In absence of the pastor, Rev. j, A.
Sherburn will preach in the M. f.
church, Williamstown, and administer
the Holy Communion next Sunday a. M.
Lewis M. Seaver has been up from
New York this week to look after his
farm interests here. He tells us his
business in New York city has been
very badly affected by the war.
Henry f. Erskine has returned again
from Pcnacook, N. H.. where he has
had some months Of treatment for can
Ger. We hear he does not feel helped
very materially, though his physician
has held out hlgh hopes 10 nm OF re-
covery,
Sherman Winchester, a man of eX.
perience in canvassing for books, has
lately taken general agency from a
Philadelphia publishing house, and his
work will be to establish local agencies
in the state. lie hopes to offer such in
ducements every way, that local agents
will find it an object to engage with
him and give him hearing.
The operation lately performed on
viii Lund at the hospital in Burlington,
seems to have been delicate one. 1t
is said he could not have lived long but
for it, while it was not certain he could
survive it, The trouble was caused by
a tumor in the pelvic region, which was
removed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
AGUINALDO'S ORDERS
Text of Proclamation Issued by the hene'
Chief In May.

Text of Proclamation Issued by the Rebel
Chief In May.
Vancouver, B. c., July L. Core
spondence from Manila, which arrived
on board the steamer Empress OF emma
includes the text Of proclamation is
sued by Aguinaldo on May "a as 1ol-
lows:
"Filipinos-The great. North Ameri-
can nation, the repository OF true ND
erty and therefore the friend of freedom
for our nation oppressed and subJu-
gated by the tyranny and despotism OF
its rulers has come to afford Its inhab-
itants a protection as decisive as 1t IL
undoubtedly disinterested regarding our
unfortunate country as possessing SUM-
Gent civilization and aptitude for self
government.
I'm order to justify this high concep-
ton formed Of us by the great American
nation we ought to reprobate all such
acts as may derogate from that concep-
ton, such as pillage, robbery and every
class of outrage against persons and
property.
I'm order to avoid conflicts during the
period of our campaign l order as fol-
lows:
Article 1.-The lives and property OF
all foreigners shall be respected, inc'ud-
ing in this denomination Chinese and
all Spanish tradesmen who have not d.
rectly or indirectly contributed to the
bearing of arms against us.
article 2-Equally shall be respected
those of the enemy who shall lay down
their arms.
Article 3-Medical establishments and
ambulances shall be respected and per-
sons and effects attached thereto unless
they display hostility.
ARTICLE 4-Persons disobeying these
preceding articles shall be summarily
tried and executed If their dsobedience
leads to assassination, incendiarism,
robbery or assault"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01

How Platt will CRATE his teeth if
"Teddy Roosevelt is promoted from
Lieut.. Col. of Woods Rough Riders to
the Governship Of the Empire State.
But war is the worker of many strange
riddles in politics.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01

Well Barre has at last been recogniz.
ed in the county convention, and been
given the best Office in the county and
it goes to a man who has the ability to
fill it, and we will never regret having
supported Richard A. Hoar for States
Attorney.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
Grants Grandson Appo,pted

washington, July 1.-The president
To-Day made the following appointment
OF cadets at large at the United sto.os
Military academy: Ulysses s. Grant TVS
w. VI new YORK city Charles S. Hoyt of
washington Grayson M. P. Murphy Of
rnliaoelphia, Charles F. Smith, son ~
MAJOR Alien Smith of the First cavalry.
Louis Turtle (alternate), Washinpton
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
England Denies Canoa;.

~ nonuon, july L. Inquiries made 81
.ne British war office today show thor'
n - aosolutely no foundation for the To.
ron, ,on'o rumor that General Lord Wolso
iey' the commander in chief Of tbe pr,t
Isl, ISL ioIces, who Is said to be an asn,ra N,
lor the office of governor. genera, ~ II,
canada Is suffering from a cancaro' vi
srowth and Cannot live even , ,ouS
enough to come to Canada" Tho 'uns
NOR IS classed as being merely tho ~ ~
suscitation of an unfounded storv g, re- &C.
months ago 'oiy ol IL
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01

These crokers and kickers who have
been so loud in their criticism of President
Mckinley in his war policy will have to
take back seat now when even Editor
Ilerst of the New York Journal goes to
the front and sends warm words of praise
to his paper regarding the action of
Mckinley in attacking Santiago rather
than Havana.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
A Tie Game.

The grocers and clothiers met again
on the diamond last evening and after a
close and exciting game neither side
was able to carry off the "victor's
spoils."
A good sized crowd was present not
able among which were The victorious
members of the railroad team who lent
the use of their lungs to the excitement
of the contest.
The five innings could not be played
through on account of the darkness.
At the end of the fourth inning each
side had scored IA times and the
clothiers scored three more times in the
first half of the fifth but the game was
called before the grocers had chance
to show what they could do in their half
of the fifth, so the score stood IA to IA.
The lineup of the teams were as fol-
lows:
Grocers, Duthie, p. Bishop, c.; Gilley,
h.. Dawson, r.f.; Harrington, 3b. !;
w. Premier, 2b. Moran, If. Mcintosh,
SIS, A. Premier. CT. Clothiers: F,
White, SIS; Owen, r.f.; Mclean, c.. {;
Quinn, b.; Morse, 3d.; Moore 2b. !;
Cutler, CT; Fassola, IT,. Noble, p.
The score by innings was as follows !:
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-01
Japan and the Tea Trr

vancouver, B. c., July 1.-Ta+.
dant Is from Japan say that the pres,.
asns OF the Central Tea guild has tels
t srapnsa PRESIDENT Mckinley that the
AK Iaa on Tea Will check commerce betweer
s Japan and America and ought thera
.ole 10 De reconsidered. Five thons. = !
~; lea nrers Will be put out of emplovman,
IN consequence of the dutv '' 'ieh'