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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-11
AGUINALDO'S END.

Aguinaldo did not elect to fight a
last battle. He quietly slipped away
two days before the American troops
reached Malolos. He is evidently a
believer in the saying that he who
fights and runs away may live to fight
another day. But his force has been
so completely beaten and his govern
ment is so discredited that it will, in
all probability, be unable to make any
Roadway. Still it is pity that Agui-
naldo did not get hit by bullet and
thus the difficulties be cut.
That Aguinaldo may cause trouble
and uneasiness for a time is quite pos
sible, but his power for evil will de-
crease as the Filipinos begin to I'M
derstand and appreciate the good or
der and safety which the Americans
will bring. A man like Aguinaldo is
the curse of a half civilized people like
the Ftlipinos. To him patriotism has
been but cloak with which to hide
his own inordinate ambition. Had he
desired the real advantage of his coun-
trymen, he would have played his cards
in very different manner.
His main aim was to deliver Manila
over to be looted. The occupation of
that city by the Americans, and their
determination to preserve order was a
bitter pill for him to swallow. Outside
of Manila he determined that the Anne
ricans should not go. Undoubtedly he
was misled as to the party speeches in
the Senate and House, and was of the
opinion that division upon policy in
Washington must necessarily means
division in the United States army. It
was case of a little knowledge being
dangerous thing. He knew more
than the ignorant Filipinos, but he did
not know enough to understand that a
foreign policy was decided upon, and
the United States would be bound to
carry it through.
Had he acted differently he could at
the present time, have been the most
powerful man in the Philippines. 1t
would have been largely through him
that the Philippines would have been
governed, and he would have stood
well with both Americans and Filipi-
nos. Instead of causing the death of
hundreds and perhaps thousands of
his fellow countrymen, he might have
used his superior education to their
betterment and advancement.
Now his influence is almost lost,
whatever may be left will be used to
the disadvantage of his people. The
sensible and conservative ones Will
gladly embrace the advantages of sta
BILE government, honestly conducted.
They have never known what it is. But
for the young and unthinking his bale
full schemes will be a sort of will-o-the
wisp which will attract them purely
out of the spirit of adventure. If,
however, he is followed up and given
no rest, he may be caught, or shot, or
driven out of the country. Anyone
would be satisfactory, but the second
would be most satisfactory.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-11

The option upon the Makaweli plan
tation, which is reported in the San
Francisco Chronicle, will be a surprise
TO the general public, though it's adj
vance from 1912 to 23O during the
month of March might have led those
who keep watch upon the rise and fall
in prices to a conclusion that some
thing was going on. Within the next
three months there will be a very large
influx of money from abroad. There
are between four and five millions in
sight now, in only two transactions,
but there will be considerably more
to follow. The present prospects are
bright, and our people would be decid-
eddy foolish if they did not make hay
while the sun shines. The poor man
who has lived through the times of de-
preston should now take his chance.
1t is not an opportunity that will last
forever,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-11
AN APPEAL.

The condition of the streets and the
back yards in the lower part of the
city is a matter that tine Board of
Health should devote attention to. The
true inwardness of the slums win new
er be learned by driving in carriages
or hacks or by going along the tram
car lines. One would like to ask how
many members of the Board have made
a thorough examination on foot of the
purlieus of the city. If they have done
so, and still remain apathetic, they
are gravely responsible. But one would
more charitably believe that the men,
bers are ignorant.
When we were still alarmed over the
epidemic of cholera four years ago,
there was a very strict supervision
kept over the slums of the town. But
with the fear of the return of such an
epidemic dying out, the vigilance died
out as well.
1t is perfectly true that it is a hard
matter to keep these places clean, but
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-11
TUESDAY. APRIL II. 1899.

The Dottie Cooke Memorial will link
the name of Hawaii with one of the
land. Through it the names of Cooke,
Alexander and Atherton will be re-
membered long after the bearers of
them have passed to the far beyond.
Gifts such as these are far better than
stately monuments of marble. They
last, when the proud tomb crumbles to
the original dust. They are being ever
renewed in human hearts, which from
generation to generation beat as true
and as thankfully as they do now.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-11

In every direction one turns, one
meets with constant checks in conse-
uuence of Congress not having passed
enabling legislation. The naval re-
serve battalion, which would have
been extremely popular among the
young men here, who delight in the
sea, will now remain in "statu quo
unless a means can be found to organ
ize under territorial auspices. The
young men are anxious to join. The
older men wish them to join, but at
present, through lack of legislation, it
is impossible to get the money to carry
the organization out. 1t is a pity, be-
cause training of this kind is of the
utmost value to youth.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-11

A period of intolerance has set in in
England, which is much to be depre-
Gated. The division in the state church
has risen to the condition of a scandal.
In all the principal cities the people
are divided. In such matters the very
worst traits of bigotry and ignorance
are developed. There may be one good
outcome of the matter, and that is the
abolishing of the anomaly of a state
church. The days of church and state
are past, but it will take a great
wrench to destroy the links that bind
state and church together among so
conservative a people as the British. 1t
has been done in Ireland, and it ought
TO follow in England. It's end, like
that of an hereditary house of lords,
must come sooner or later. But what
bitterness it will engender. 1t is a pity
that the worlds progress ever causes
disruption and i'll feeling.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-11
& 3 3

We have commenced with the first
letter and will run through the alpha
bet, one letter for each week. Read
the list of articles we carry in stock:
BASKETS,
BUTTER MOULDS,
BUTTER PADDLES,
BUTCHER KNIVES,
BREAD AND BUTTER PLATES,
BREAD AND BUTTER KNIVES,
BREAD BOXES,
BREAD PANS,
BEER GLASSES,
RON BON DISHES,
BON BON SPOONS,
BELLS,
BONE PLATES,
BERRY SETS,
BANQUET LAMPS,
BRACKET LAMPS,
BASINS,
BAKING SHELLS,
BROILERS,
BABY FOOD CUPS,
BAKE DISHES,
BAKE PANS,
BASTING SPOONS,
BATHS QNFANTs),
BOWLS,
BREAD RAISERS,
BUCKETS,
BIRD CAGES,
BIRDS BATHS,
BULLION CUPS,
BUSH HOOKS,
BROOMS,
BRUSHES,
BURNERS,
BRACKETS,
BRACES,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-11

@imeRy @o7oicS.
No city in the United
States has finer roads for driv-
ing or horseback riding than
Honolulu. Everybody enjoys
sitting behind a nice team, but
high spirited animals some
times become frightened and
may cause trouble unless you
are prepared for any contin-
gency. By using the
RACINE BIT
the most fractions animal can
be checked in an instant. It
is effectual without being Sc
we're upon the mouth.
WHITMANS SADDLE Bit
we also carry, and have al
ways kept in stock. 1t is a
staple article, acknowledged
to be the finest bit made. A
perfect check upon a boiling
horse.
Our stock of ..r
Horse Furnishings
is the largest we have ever
carried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
southern Suffrage Statistics.

RepC, sentative Crumpacker of Indiana
declares in an interview that he will take
occasion Immediately after the opening of
the coming session OF Congress to intro
duce and urge the passage of a bill to re-
dUce the congressional representation of
the southern states in proportion to the
voting population of those states This Is
the logical result of the recent departures
in the south from the strict principles of
popular suffrage. The Star has more than
once called the attention of the southern
states 1" the danger which they We're in
curing through their repeated efforts at
legislation discriminating against the col
ored voters There is no real answer to
MIR Crumpacker's proposition. viewed as a
matter OF exact justice Whether it is ex-
prdiant or wise al this time to press such
legislation as he suggests is another mat
ter II l. we'll enough to consider the risks
the south is running. The conservative
northern view Of these recent state enact
neutS is that the south must pay for such
protective measures as 1t may deem naces-
Sary 'fhr price of this privilege is a re-
duced representation. Mr.. Crumpacker's
plan is 70 instruct the director Of the census
To prepare and submit special report ON
tn voting population OF the southern
states. upon which a readjustment of the
aFpurtiunment may be worked out later.
or course such a measure as he suggests
would be bitterly fought by the democratic
party, which draws so heavily upon the
south for its substantial congressional
strength. II would necessarily become a
partisan issue. upon which new divisions
might later be formed. Just at present
the country is in serious need of certain
Legislation which ought to have the right
"f way. unimpeded by any strictly partisan
matters. however righteous in their de-
mands- There is more work ahead OF Con-
sFeSs at present than for many years. To
precipitate the southern suffrage question
at such juncture would perhaps operate
hhrmfu.ly upon larger interests, and 1t
might prove desirable to postpone direct
consideration of the prime issue. At the
same time it Is inevitable that the next
census should bear more or less directly
upon the question of the colored vote in
the south. for with OF without a special
report On that subject the statistics OF
population would reveal the proportion of
diSfranChtSed voters and thus would fur
nish the basis for new apportionment for
those states which have passed special
statutes II may be that in any case a
general reapportionment will result from
the new census, which will doubtless reveal
large changes in the distribution of thu.
population
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
A kentucky Protest,

I'll be glad when all this ballot botheration
disappears;
When all the women folks can take the cot
ton from their ears
And know there won't be any loud reports
from shooting spread
To make them drop the dishes and get
misery in the head
I'll be glad when we are able, in a peaceful
frame Of mind,
To celebrate Thanksgiving and leave all our
cares behind.
long-for 1 am weary of the struggle and
the strife
To drop this seven-shooter and pick up the
carving knife.
want to do my best and serve my country
as / should.
But my country, seems to me, should soon
get settled and be good.
It's coming pretty hard, this keeping wake
full day and night
With your finger on the trigger and your
eye behind the sight.
OF course. I'm mild and patient. But this
much I'm free to say,
'Tsn't fair to make November one long.
wild election day.
A man should have some chance to see his
children and his wife
To drop this seven-shooter and pick up the
carving knife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

pie fact that Mr. Cleveland was not In
agreement with his party, and should not
at that time have again accepted the lead
ership.
Now. a matter of fact, Mr.. Whitney
is no more in agreement with the demo-
cratic party now than Mr.. Cleveland was
in 1892. He is a sound-money man. He Is
siOnist. He Is business man of large
holdings and corporation connections and
what his party will say about trusts next
year would hit him as its candidate square
ly between the eyes. Why therefore repeat
the blunder of 1892? Why ask the silver
east under the leadership of a gold candi-
date?
No. that game cannot be played a second
time Mr.. Bryan may not be booked for
the White House. His theories may be
never 50 mistaken But the truth remains
the representative of the present principles
of the democratic party than any other
man now in the country with the single
exception of Gov. Altgeld And as Gov.
Altgeld, by reason of his foreign birth. is
not eligible 10 the presidency, Mr.. Bryan
as presidential quantity in that party
stands alone.
Col Mcclure, a friend of Mr.. Whit
ney. ought not to be maneuvering to send
him to join Mr.. Cleveland In the nine
hole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

The wits of the Fifty-sixth Congress NAV
well be getting ready. for they are to
have 1T least one theme worthy of their
powers. Appropriately enough. there is a
movement on foot in Kentucky, Immediate
ly following the election, for the improve
ment of Salt river This is the stream ia
nous in political song and story Parties
may come and parties may go, but Salt
river flows on forever.
For political purposes the little river needs
no Improvement. 1t floats a cargo of bro
ken hearts and disappointed expectations
with no sort of difficulty. Many such have
passed up, and many others must inevitably
follow. But for commercial purposes. ac-
cording TO the local chronicle, it might be
deepened to advantage, cleared of snags
and other distractions, and Congress Is to
be asked in considering Its bill for river i'm
provements to remember this historical wa
terway.
The appeal will not rest exclusively upon
humor and good nature. There Is a pleas
ant side of sentimental interest to the sub
ject- Salt river drains the section of the
state in which Mr.. Lincoln was BORN and
In that early day, when fleets of fiauboats
1oated down the Ohio and Mississippi to
New Orleans, many of the boats were
loaded along its banks. Mr.. Lincoln was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
Ballot Box Frauds.

A special dispatch to the Louisville Cour-
er-JOurnal from this city complains of The
Star OR two counts: a. An extreme solicit
tude for the integrity Of the ballot in Ken
lucky. while showing no concern over the
election frauds exposed in Philadelphia.
which had their origin here; and (2) re-
fusal to accept reliable information about
what tine election situation in Kentucky ac-
tUally Is. A very few words are sufficient
to dispose of this nonsense
The Star on yesterday declared itself on
the subj It Of the Philadelphia frauds. 1t
hopes slr cerely for the courag eoUs sitting
of the entire matter to the bottom. and for
the punishment of every guilty person. high
or low, who may be exposed. The charges
mad just been fornuIat ted. the bonds OF the
accused taken. and The Star was glad to
range itself along with its contemporaries
of Philadelphia, which. regardless of pol
itics. are demanding punishment for
peaters and baIlot-box suffers. There is.
of course no reason for any other position
in the premises
The Stars sources Of information about
the situation In Kentucky are of the best,
and its correspondence from that state as
Il. the case of all its political correspon-
dence. has aimed to give the facts, and in
The Star opinion has succeeded in doing
so. The idea that any injustice has been
done by charging William Goebel with
purpose to steal the election N that state
is absurd In the old days when Mr.. Rich
ard Turpin was seen. pistol in hand and on
good mount. circling around a stage
coach carrying rich passengers. there was
never d moments doubt as to his purposes.
So now. when William Goebel. the author
of an election law which Henry Watterson
has demo Inced as the most Infamous meas
ure on record, and as designed to facilitate
tyranny and corruption at the polls is seen
circling around the ballot-boxes which con-
tain a majority for his opponent and aid
Ing and encouraging delays in the count
and other trickery. there can be no doubt
about bis purposes. If there is, the re-
srectable newspapers of the country re-
gtrdless of politics. have not been able to
discover it.
Betting on d close election has its risks
and brings its anxieties. but it ought not
to tecloud the judgment or lead one into
silly eXtravag anCies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
Mr. " hitney Suggested.

Col. Mcclure. the able and distinguished
editor of the Philadelphia Times, has been
dlscOursiug on the political situation with
a representative OF the New York Tribune
Like other sound-mOney democrats. he sees
nothing but defeat in store for his Marty
as long as il holds on 70 Mr.. BRYAN and
the Bryan theories. He signs for a new
leader on a new platform. and points him
out He says
There IS one man in the democratic,
party who would make candidate who
could bring out the whole vote and more
l mean William c Whitney of New York
l mo i'm frequently in the Cleveland cam
PdlSnS- tie - one OF the most accomplished
politicians and statesmen this country has
ever produced. In the second nomination
OF Mr.. Cleveland he brought him forward
and placed him at the head of the ticket
over the mos; bitter and aggressive hos
tility of the delegation of his own state So
curing not merely a majority, but the two
thirds vote required by the rules of national
democratic conventions. This was n feat
accomplished under apparently insurmount-
able obstacles and contrary TO the tradi-
lions and rules of conventions Mr. Whit
ney Is cool and Is never influenced by i'm
petuosity or i'll considered conditions
NJ. Whitney is a cool and sagacious poll
tician. and he accomplished the difficult
feat mentioneS by Col. Mcclure He
brought about the nomination of Mr. Glove
land in 1892. and Mr.. Cleveland was elect
ed. But that a good thing either for
the democratic party. or for the country
or for Mr.. Cleveland? The party was dis
rup:ed. the country suffered enormous
Losses from the business depression that
began with the return of the party to
power. and Mr.. Cleveland left the White
House at the end of his term execrated by
a majority of those who had sent him
there The reason for all this? The SIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
Cheap Telephone Service.
From the indianapolis News.

1t is said in northeastern Ohio. particu-
larry in Geauga county, that the rural tele-
phone service is more advanced than in
any part of the country. The region is en-
tirely agricultural. There is a telephone
office in every township. and hundreds of
farmers have telephones in their homes
One of the companies is strictly farmers
company. being operated by eight farmers.
who own everything, from the franchise
to the switchboard. The main purpose in
constructing the lines was not as an in
vestment. but as a help in the transaction
of business. and for social privileges that
are too often lacking on the farm. The
rental price of a telephone is only S12 a
year or S1.25 a month. and this entities the
subscriber. his family. help and guests to
the free Use of the lines and those with
which the company has reciprocity con-
tracts. Usually several telephones are
placed on the same wire, streets or neigh.
borhoods being grouped in this way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
TaperinH on in Kentucky.

The chairman of kentuckys state dem
ocratic committee declares that although
he believes Goebel to have been elected he
would rather see Taylor seated than to
have innocent blood shed In the contro-
versy. The editor of a rabid Goebel organ
In the eastern part of the state comedies
TaylOrs election and calls for a cessation
OF the friction over the count. This morn
Ing the Louisville CourierJournal claims
Goebefs election by one vote. This ten
dency on the part of the Goebel machine to
taper on Is reassuring evidence that
the state will be permitted to choose its
governor by righteous methods without a
resort To violence to preserve the principle
of the ballot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

himself In his youth a fatboatman. though
he probably never shipped from his old
home But not unlikely he fell in on mis-
voyages with some of his fathers old
neighbors, and danced with his cronies in
hoedown fashion to their fiddling. bit
of sentiment therefore goes with the old
Salt river Joke. and the sentiment and the
joke together. not to mention the fact that
there are up-to-date business considerations
applying. ought to secure for The ar peal
a respectful If not a friendly hearing.
There are people with the idea that Salt
river Is an imaginary stream. existing only
In the geography of political humor. 1t Is.
on the contrary, very pretty little tribu-
tary of the Ohio. watering a fertile coun-
try. and floating fair local commerce But
it owes Its fame to the politicians, and
great numbers of them have been imagi-
nary passengers on its quiet bosom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
To the jeremiads of anti-imperialism
which have been uttered from innumera BILE
platforms by the tireleSS voice of Bryan the
people have turned a deaf ear, because
they heard another voice, voice of the
future that told of progress toward new
national greatness that no American would
have dreamed of two years ago. That voice
is beginning to appeal to their solid under
standing of what continued national
welfare demands. 1t is no longer an ap-
peal to the imagination only. no longer
merely a dream of glory, although that ele-
ment Is unquestionably present and it's
charm and potency would offset all the ar
guments of Bryan were he a reasoning
statesman instead of shifty opportunist
orator.
Bryan's political program is a denial of
the proposition that this country ought to
embrace its present opportunities to be-
come more rich and powerful. What sort
of a program is that to put before the busl-
ness men and workers of the United States ?
The people passed judgment on 1t at the
polls Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
The Greedy Pension Attorneys,

Trtss.
The pension attorneys who made an or
ganized effort with the assistance of theiI
Washington weekly newspaper organ, tt
defeat the republican party in Ohio ought
to have learned a saiutary lesson. They
were first defeated at the national encamp.
ment of the Grand Army and then in Ohio
They seem to be operating now through
the new commander of the Grand Army OF
the Republic That official will find out II
time that the old veterans will not sustain
him in attacking Secretary Hitchcock anC
Pension Commissioner Evans because they
are honestly administering the laws. The
Ohio election is proof of that fact