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The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
BY AUT HORlTY.
PUBLIC LANDS NOTICE

On Monday, February SSth, at Il
O'Clock noon. at the office Of E u
Baldwin. Hilo. Hawaii. will be sold az
Public Auction. under special eondi-
tons of payments and improvements
Seven lots in Kaimu, Puma, Hawaii
Three lots in Naulua section. Hilo,
Hawaii
For particulars as to areas. cOndf-
tons of sale, plans. etc, apply to f d
Baldwin, Hilo. Hawaii. or to Public
Lands Office, Honolulu.
]. F. BROWN.
Agent of Public Lands
1885,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
Will Get 5000.

II was given out yesterday for the
first time that the two insurance COM
panies carrying the telephone switch
board and building would pay a total
OF $4,000, or $4,000 each to the Mutual
concern. These transactions have no
relation whatever to the inquest called
by Deputy Marshal Hitchcock. 1t is
stated that the telephone company is
satisfied with the settlement.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
New Consular Agent.

Edward Abbot Fraser has been ap-
pointed United States Consular Agent
at Mahukona, Hawaii. The appoint
ment has been approved by Minister
of Foreign Affairs Cooper, and all his
official acts are to receive full faith
and credit by the authorities Of the
Hawaiian Government.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18

One lady says: =" | want
nothing better than SchiAing's
Best tea.
It's lucky she doesn't. We
wonder if she uses Schilling' $
Best baking powder.
A Schillng s. Company
San Francisco lily
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
CHINESE YOUNG MEN.
Twenty-Five Organize a Progress.
siyS Association.

twenty-five Organize Progress.
sive Association.
A number of the foremost and best
known young men of the Chinese CO.
lony, most of them occupying respon-
sible positions, have formed new So
ciety. 1t is called the Chinese Progress
sive Association. There are % charter
members and meetings are now held
in the Chinese gospel hall on Hotel
street. The intention is TO have meet
ings and hours OF study. reading and
discussion for mutual benefit. Foreign
literature investigation will be a feat
ure. The officers are:
President: Wong Shin King.
Vice-president: Ching On.
Chinese Secretary: C. Yaknam.
English Secretary: L. X. kentwell
Treasurer: Chuck Hoy.
Committee on bylaws and program:
Lau Tang and Lee Peng.
This is an entirely new movement
and those interested have great hopes
Tor the future of the association.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
A New Island.

AS the dredger slowly builds the lit
tie "-ht Sc the
sus loA. -. suitable name be-
come more and more numeroul. The
one that finds most favor just now is
King Bills Island"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
HOUSE.
Second Day. February II.

otOOAu Do! VDI uaI y II.
The House was called TO order at
1910 q. m. by Representative Loeben-
stein, temporary speaker. All the
Representatives were present.
Representative McCandless reported
that the committee had examined the
credentials of Representative Kaeo of
Kauai and found them correct. The
committee appointed TO wait on the
Chief Justice was then excused for the
purpose of attending to the swearing
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
Cruelty 10 a Horse.

At the Pail early yesterday after
noon, Patrolman Bordfeldt arrested a
Chinaman for cruelty to animals. The
fellow had literally cut to pieces the
sides of his horse with a pair of sharp
spurs. Upon arrest All Lee sought to
bride the police officer by offering him
s1.75 so he will have TO answer to two
charges.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
OUR REPUTATION

For fine ,ratch ,oork is ,oide-
spread; bit ice irish to im-
press. the ffel0 WhO may not
yet be in line, nth the neceS-
sity of sending their rdtches,
aCken out of order to as d.
rectlu; and not first allO0 eg-
cry tinker to ruin the vatch,
after Vhich, send 1t to rs for
proper repairs.
The Cost is Arrays more to yoG
after such treatment; erer so
much better to send it right
dozen to as, for IRE allo,o
nothing bit perfect UOrk to
teaCe oar ,corksh0p.
You wiU be surprised, too, hOto
much cheaper it vHl be, and
kOw much more satisfactory
to you.
WutcheS are securely packed in
icOOden boreS. and returned
IN the safest possible manner.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
Chinese Missions.

At meeting of the prudential COM
mittee of the American board of COM
missioners for foreign missions it was
voted to send deputation to China,
consisting of Rev. Judson Smith, DID,
secretary of the foreign department;
Col. Charles Hawkins and Samuel H
Shapleigh of Allsten. The visit is made
in pursuance to invitations from the
North emma missions. They wish a re-
view of their work by actual observa-
ton.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18

Now that the heavy weather has pass
ed away, all the buildings and debris
will quickly disappear from the site of
the Judd Block.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18
BORN.

FAIRCHILD-In Oakland, Cal, Janu-
airy 90, 1898, to the wife of Geo. H
Fairchild of Kealia, Kauai, daugh-
tel.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18

At this point the committee appoint
ed 10 wait on the acting-President
withdrew and returned shortly after
with the report made through Repre-
sentative Robertson that the acting
President had been informed of the
readiness of the House TO proceed 10
business. The report was accepted and
the committee discharged.
The Attorney General presented the
following reports in pamphlet form:
l. Message of the acting President.
2. Biennial Report Of the Minister
of Foreign Affairs.
8. Biennial Report of the Minister
of the Interior.
4. Biennial Report of the Attorney
Generals Department
5. Biennial Report OF the Board OF
Health.
6. Preliminary Report Of the Minis
Ter of Finance. Statistical part later.
Representative Richards moved that
copies OF the Civil and Penal Laws be
supplied the members of the House,
with the understanding that these be
returned at the end of the session.
After many suggestions and attempts
at amendment, the original motion was
carried.
Representative Achi introduced a re-
solution to the effect that the House
on all days except Saturday, continue
/ in session from 10 a. N. TO II N. and
from 1 p. m. 10 p. m. and that on
Saturday, the House meet at 10 a. m
and adjourn at II m.
Representative Robertson moved to
amend Representative Achi's motion SC
as TO read: The hour of assemblage
unless otherwise specified, be 10 a. m
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-18

No. 407 Fort Street. General Agent
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

OF silver as money. BETTER times are In
store Tor Us. Yes. they are here. Let
,hc calamity howl cease. 1t sounds out
or place ana not in accord with the busy
mum OF the coming day. There Is plenty
OF Work Tor willing hands. The watch
WORD OF the Republican party In the days
o. Apraham .-.ncoln was humanity and
lusuce- And under William Mckinley Il
sun Is their guide. Aud as to their future
course. u open before us: 1t leads
straight through the great plain OF prog
reAs anu expansion. up to the column Of
in.,sniheent achievement and glory. The
pAiar OF light that moves in front Is In
teillgenee and virtue. and the pillar of
qarkness thHt follows Ia its wake con-
fuses the Democrats and lends that party
mr. swamns and pitfalls
fSsing e% J dc, and knowing the Pop
unst party TO be wrecked. and the control
OF the wreck In the hands Of the 'Philis-
unes q mean no personal rrfiection).
cannot act farther or longer ait in the
councils Of an organization that IL simply
an auxiliary to the most desperate enemy
IN" people have ever had. l. therefore
respectfully resign ns member nf tho
STATE central committee for the county
OF Arapahoe. Yours very truly.
-Emmet A. bromley"
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
our or POLITICS.
Mr.. GugEenheim Refuses TO Recon-
slAcr us DccIsIon.

Denver. oct. ii.--Au Efforts made yos-
terdny 10 persuade Mr. Guagcnhcim to
get burk on the ticket were unnvailing
and this afternoon he left FOR New York,
where he will remain until tho Colorado
election. coming back 10 vote FOR what
ever candidate hts party may put In his
place Mr. Guegcnhcim maintained rcti-
c.nce To the Inst coccrinug his Withdrawal
gave on occahona wnei, he would say
10 his friends thar he was out OF the race
and would have 70 hand Ia politics. He
parkcd up all his politisal letters and trlc-
grams ard iSprt ssed Gr,ni east last night
During yesterday tunmitten OF lH1ica
from the Silver Republican party cnllsd
aud urged MIN TO remain In the rare but
without effect. large number OF letters
and teie grums cane from all parts of the
state and some from friends in the east
protesting against tn" resignation. but
all Of them. and all Of the personal lnflu-
ence brought 10 boar on Mr. Guggenheim.
In his ofIice. had not the desired effect
"a am out OF politics and It is not tho
result of nnyones influence" he said
last night. II viii go east tomorrow.
where just now I hnve personal interests
more important 10 me than all the politics
and Offices In the world"
The vacancy committee has taken no
further action than discuss matters as II
did Sunday afternoon. Senator Freeman
stated last night that Jud Brush would
not accept the nomination now. Judge
DIXON mas STATED tuht ms NuNta not ac-
ccpt II. and that he would protest against
a fusion with the Republicans on a Re
publican candidate for governor. Hence
the committee is in box. Before the
state convention opened candidates were
numerous. but since Guggenheim made
things 50 warm, the other former nspir-
ants have seen what poor showing they
could make comparatively. and will not
touch the plum. The committeeman state
thar they have several candidates In
mind. but who they are will not be given
out.
Everything at present is at standstlll
the pending Of the emblem case left II
at the time OF the resignation Of Mr.. Gug-
genheim. Chairman Broad and others
are devoting all OF their tinc to the case
and seemingly little is beng done with
reference to selecting candidate TO MI
the vacancy.
Mr. Broad and other leaders. however.
state positively that the party Will run a
and have another candidate in
the field in a few days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
PROGRESS OF THE WORK.
No DtsrsusfnctIsn FeIt In washing
ton Over what Has Dcca

Washington. b. C., Oct. u.-1'hc pence
commissioners In Paris. 80 fur from
rehehing "A point OF absolute variance on
inc question Of the Philippines. have not
ms yet taken up that subject for consider.
alton. II is true that Mt tho very first SEES
sion Of the Join, commission. the spnnish
representatives sought to raise a question
concerning the occupancy Of MANILA bay
and town by the United States military
and naval forces, The United States COM
rnissioners promptly refused to consider
THIS point In any aspect and with some
reluctance. the Spnniards gave over for
tho time being the effect to raise that
Issue Since then the commission, when
ever meeting Jointly. has been engaged
entirely with three questions to the COM
plete exclusion OF tno Philippines. These
questions relate entirely to Cuba. Porto
Rico and Guam. and, according to tho
very last reports from the Americans
to Washington. they are stiil under con-
alteration.
The United stntes will not assume any
financial Indebtedness Ms the result OF the
cession or release OF Cuba and Porto
Rico II was fully expected by the au-
thorities here that the Spanish contingent
on the peace commission would make
strong efforts TO the assumption OF the
heavy financial obligations OF these is
lands, n condition Of the cession Of Porto
Rico and the abandonment OF sovereignty
over tupd. Buf inc American cOHfnia-
sioners were fully and definitely instruct
ed on these points, and the general tenor
OF these instructions was that such OBJ
ligntlons were not TO be assumed by tho
United States.
No dissatisfaction II felt here at the pro-
gress of the commission in the settlement
OF the question Unsigned to II. It was
fully understood that the issue presented
would require the most delicate and cau-
tlouA handling and while the American
commissioners were expected 10 deal with
these with the greatest firmness. II was
renlized that some consideration must be
shown for the Spanish commissioners.
who would be obliged. nt least to make
effort TO secure abatement Of the
American demands ia order TO satisfy
public feeling at home. II can be stated
that there has been no dlmunition In the
confidence OF the ndminiHtration In sat
isfactofy outcome Of the peace neKotia-
tionH at Paris. when that city was Sc
lecteh for the meeting place the peace
commissioners at the moyt enrnest and re-
peatcd prayer ot M. camDon. II was I'M
dersfood. that the American commlssion-
crs would be Obliged to bear up against
strong pressure from the pro-spanlsh
element Of the French press. but this had
all been discussed before the commission
ors sailed from America and the president
was satisfied that the men he had select
ed to represent the United States were
of sufficient Individual strength TO resist
any outside influence.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

.' noic very large quantity of ammuni-
uon- There was only one Death during
.ne va, voyage. Private Sweeney Of the Sixth
inlnois volunteers. dying OF cerehal con-
eussion, and was buried at sen.
speaking OF Governor Hastings OF Penn
ssNania' .' who went down to the obdam
.ohisht on the steamer Fletcher to see
the Pennsylvania troops. Colonel Gibson
saiu ne had been the means OF saving
many soldiers from starvation
Governor he said. after an exchange
OF greetings. Il have a story to tell that
VIII stnrtie the country"
AS a result Of this remark there was a
conference between the colonel and Gov
ernor Hastings. after which the governor
decided TO take on the Pennsylvania SOL
uiers and have them sent to the hotel for
the night To a reporter. Colonel Glib
son said:
The newspapers will have to wait for
my report to ascertain the exact condi-
tons OF affairs In Santiago where 1 have
been. They have been stirring things up
here so much that II I dared to open my
mouth l would use considerable c,lss
words to back up their mild language |
have been in Santiago three months and
In that time have learned many things
l cannot tell you what Is in my report
at present. but YOU may be sure that q
is very strong. Ny duty in Cuba was to
look after the sick and wounded
Did You report to the government as
TO what the men neededg''
Il fed them.t But for the relief associn-
tlon many of them would have starved -
Several privates Of the Pennsylvania
regiment were loud In their denunciation
of the treatment they had received in
Porto Rico. claiming that they had been
kept on the verge Of starvation and that
the hospital arrangements for the sick
We're wretcheu
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

pressed the James boys, tho Younrrr-.
tho Ryana and others OF the old gang
always found shelter In the Cracker Neck.
John Kennedy, the locomotive enEin-
eer who has been twice arreatcd In con-
necton with the more recent train rob-
neflfs IN Jackson county. IA also a native
oi the Cracker Neck. Kennedy. Lowe
anu the young Jesse James are friends
and although the young James has always
nprnc y good reputation he has isteiy
oeeh under surveillance with the others
i.ai" tonight Il became known that the
pohse also have incustody till Ryan. ona
OF IN" most notorious of the old James
gang Ryan. like others. was reared In
the Cracker Neck district. II was not
Een"rhiiy known that Bii Ryan was IN
the vicinity Of Kansas city ut tho time
OF the robbery. Tho police do not state
where Ryan was arrested but he IL re-
ported to have been caught In Oklahoma.
hlll Ryan Ia about 81 years old In issi
he was arrested In Tennessee brought
back 10 Jackson county and convicted
here OF completely in the robbery OF "a
Chicngn and Alton train az Glendale In
lhF lie was sentenced 10 twenty-five
years imprisonment. but soon after HIS
Incarceration the robbers friends in Jack
non county began working TO secure his
release pleading that he was broken
down man and could live but few
years. Finally In lsss, thcso rcproacnta-
lions hnd the effect OF Inducing Governor
Morchouao to pardon Ryan and restore
MIN to citizenship Ryan nt once came
back to Kansas city. but afterwards no
went 10 the Pacific coast and about year
ago he was reported TO be in Japan.
AZ late hour tonight II was reported
in police circles that the prisoner. Lowe.
had made confession and that II was
upon tho strengthen the admissions made
by him that the others were taken into
custody. Further arrests are expected
hourly.
Mrs. Jnmcs. widow OF tho dead bandit
and mother Of the young man arrested to-
dny. declines to talk with reporters. Sho
has employed a lawyer. who stated to-
night that habcas corpus proceedings
would be begun to morrow morning TO
compel tho police TO produce young JHmeH
or TO formally charge him with the crime.
The young mans friends declare that ho
can eaHily prove his whereabouts on tho
night OF the robbery
Prominent Judges 10 not hesitate To de-
nounce tho police FOR the arrest.
| The arrest has proved a big sensation
and there Is every indication OF a bitter
| fight betwccn tho police and an influential
| element In Jackson county.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
THE TELEGRAMs.

War Department. Washington May %.
sent in cipher May 81, 1893. 2:30 a. m.
Major General w. r. Shafter, Tampa,
Fla:
With the approval OF the secretary of
var you are directed TO take your COM
mand on transports. proceed under con-
Noy OF the navy TO the vicinity OF Santia-
20 dc Cuba. land your force at such place
east or west of that point as your judg
ment may dictate. under the protection
OF the navy and move IT on the high
ground and blufrs overlooking the harbor.
" INTO the interior as shall best enable
sou 10 capture or destroy the garrison
mere and cover the navy as It sends Its
ineh IN small boats to remove torpedoes.
VI, with the aid OF the navy capture or de-
atfey the Spanish feet now reported to be
N santlngo harbor. You will use the ut
most energy to accomplish this enterprise
.he IN. the government relies upon your good
Judgment as to the most judicious use of
your command. but desires to Impress
tpoh You the Importance of accomplish
lug lug tnis object with the least possible de-
s. you can call to your assistance any
he lnsurgent forces I'm that vicinity
alu .a make use OF such of them as you
'iA advisable to assist you. especially
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
No Final Conclusion Yet Reached On ANY
Point in the Protocol.
FOURTH JOINT SESSION YESTERDAY
NUS rar no disposition Has Been Developed on Either
Side to Delay the Ultimate Conclusions and
the End of the Work.

fatis. oct Il, l9:2o a. m.-Aftcr "A fourth
JOINT session iastlng from o'clock yes
terday Tuesday afternoon to a quarter
past the Amer AN and spanish peace
commissions adj, urnsd without having
reached nnal conclusion as TO any point
In the protocol
ihus far there has been no Joint form
ulatipn or vrystnil zntlon Of Viuws to be
returned hy each commission 10 It's gov
etnment for rmbod. Ing IN the nnai treaty
Tue question OF Tie Philippines has not
YET been considered In Joint session.
th"nsh the Americans az their separate
sessions have acquired exhaustive infor-
nation from Persons who have lived Ia
the Philippine Islands and done business
there. They are now. therefore well
equipped TO discuss the subject when Il
comes up
The Spanish commissioners have pre-
sented written Views. expressions and
propositions TO which there have been
written rejoiniors. These. In tho original
and IN tranria tions have been read Al the
joint sessions. while during the recesrea
they have been respectively dlgcsted and
responses formulated to them. rendered
IN both English and Spanish. for the next
Joint session.
The Spanish. II IS believed. have asked
TO have the Cuban debt assumed by the
United States, URGING that the debt should
pass with the sovereignty. Tho debt 30
presented for American assumption COW
ers the expenasr Of the ten-yearr' insnr-
reetlon. the recent insurrcction and the
war with tho United States.
The Americans probably have replied
that II Indeed any part Of the sn-called
cuban debt iE allowable. the part in
curr'd In Huppr' ssing insurrections or In
the war with thu United statcs ~ not al
lownbie
The Spanish ,slii doubtless also urge
equities In HtocIa. water front better
menis. public buildings and perhaps ma
tcrinl. u Is paesihe that this contention
VIII receive consideration on tho basis
OF equities between morigagor and mort
EnRec
Thus far no disposition has boon dovci.
oped on either side TO delay the ultimate
conclusions and tho cnd Of the work In
hand. The American commissioners nre
anxious 10 conclude MS soon NJ possible
and on reeeFr days they are drvoting from
three TO I'VE hours . discussiona and dc,
tails. The adiuurnm mt yesterday was ts
FRIDAY, 10th cummi ssionA have accepted
an invitation to q rec tptlon to bn given b,
the Figaro this Wednesday, afternoon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
nErrnLIcAy MASS MEETINGS.
An Active Campaign In Progress
Throughout the state.

special to the Gazette.
Denver. Oct 1.-The young Mems Re-
publican club has been reorganlzed and
tonight held an enthusiastic meeting. Ad-
dresses were made hy woil-known Kepub.
lean orators
The county central committee has an
nounced a meeting for tomorrow night Mt
Dana hall which Will be addressed by J /.
]. Hodges, J. NJ. Esslngton. John ID
Fleming and W. J. l.. Crank
On Ihuuday night a mass meeting will
be held AT Grady hail. Eighth and Santa
fe, with r. w. BonynEe. n. ID. Reese ane
w. w. Garwocd as the speakers
The state central committee has an
nounecl tie following meetings:
October l2-crippie Creek Senator T.
O Woloott; Brush. Charles Ilartzull
October lila Junta. Senator Il o.
Woleott Akron. Charles lisrikeli
October i5-Puehlo. senator E. o. VOL
colt. Numy. Charles Hartzeli.
October 'l9-Montrose senator l. o
Wolcott.
October 2o-Dclta. senator Z. o. VOL
cott
October 2i-Gunnison. senator E. o.
Nolcott
October 2s-Leadvlle senator e. o
Wolcott.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
solNr cANAplAN coMnIssIoy.
Some Quotations Adjusted and others
In Promising condition.

chicngo. Oct. IA dispatch to tho TIL
bune from Quebec says:
The final meeting Of the Joint high com
mission In this city lasted less than an
hour. and the commissioners concluded
their stay In Quebec with a pleasure trip
to the famous shrine Of It, Anne de Beau
pre-.
IL is learned that while great progress
has been made. no question has been deli
niteiy settled. Committee work will bo
continued Independently by the respective
commissioners until the negotiations are
resumed at Washington on November l.
The present outlook In regard to the set
tlemcnt Of the Bering sea sealing and tho
Alaskan boundary disputes II rather UNI
favorable. a United States commissioner
Is authority for the statement that tho
demands on behalf OF Canada are exorbi-
tnni the bonding privileges enjoyed by
the railways Of both countries VIII not lie
disturbed rather II tendency exists to
mike the arrangement more liberal An
nmicabie settlement respecting the Allan
tic. Including tho Newfoundland fisheries.
Will ba reached.
There is little probability OF an agree
ment on the question Of the alien labor
laws applicable to citizens OF the United
States and Canada and the same may be
said regarding the proposal 10 revisn the
agreement of 1871 respecting naval vessels
on the great lakes Special proyieions for
the conveyance for trini or punishment OF
persons In the law fui custody OF the OH
GERS OF one country through the territory
Of the other have actually been made.
This will obvinte delay IN securing ex-
tradition papers from Washington and
Ottawa. The meeting In Washington Will
see the finishing touches to n reciprocal
arrangement In wreeking and salvage
rights Regarding the work Of the COM
mission. General Foster says;
'.The outlook is that nearly every sub
Jeet mentioned in the protocol Will be en-
bracsd In the treaty
Lord HsrHcien expressed himself ms de-
lighted with tile present outlook