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Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-14

Hero-worship is the happiest character
4, istic of the American
nero worship people and is the greatest
ana Patriotism safeguard of the Repub-
lie. 1t is the fuel th.t
k1ndles and keeps alive the eternal fire of
patriotism; the incentive to do and dare for
the protection of those principles of free
dom and institutions of liberty that have
amalgamated vast multitude of polyglot
people, individually sovereigns of their own
destiny, into great and all-powerful ma
ton; that he who fights for his country be-
comes enshrined in the hearts of seventy
million people as a hero, mortal above
mortals. is magic power that develops all
the manhood there is in the soldier and
makes the American army and navy invin-
clble-the initiative of victory.
The potential power of the Republic of
the United States is perhaps greater than
that OF other nations, for, each individual
comprising the social fabric. by his inde-
pendent sovereign will. elects to stand
shoulder to shoulder with his fellow citizens
tor the perpetuation of national unity that
is compatible with individual liberty. The
responsibility for the maintenance of ma
uohai supremacy rests not with rulers and
an aristrocacy, but directly with each indi-
vidual citizen. The guarding of this pre-
rogatlve is sentiment that permeates the
man, an eternal fire kinded in each breast,
fanatcism more inspiring than the cry of
-lhaA to the Mahomedan, potential force
that fires the blood and possesses the soul:
that makes each soldier, whatever his con-
dltion, rise in the full stature and grandeur
OF exalted manhood; that quenches fear,
steadies the trembling nerves and leads to
unexampled deeds of valor. AS every
American would equally have risen to the
occasion. had the opportunity come to him,
his heart beats in unision with that of hero.
his soul becomes exalted as he recalls the
glorious deeds; his pulse quickens at the
sight of their author, and he esteems it
privilege to kiss the hem of his garment
Hero-.worship is a sacred privilege with the
American people. The names of heroes
are household gods and inspire all men to
deeds OF glory. Such hero is Admiral
Dewey.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-14
England and
the Transvaal.

wait until England is prepared for war, and
the news that Beers have invaded Cape
Colony is daily expected. In this event the
British troops are almost certain to sustain
series of reverses before reinforcements
can arrive. The Beers are terrible fighters,
and the army of $4,000 men now in South
Africa cannot stand against them.
The Orange Free States are standing
firm in their allegiance to the Transvaai.
and propose to put 10 900 men in the field to
aid President Kruger. This, tbs estimated,
will bring the Boer army up to 5000 men.
Therefore, England's preparation for an
army of $4,000 men will prove inadequate
to cope. with the situation, especially if the
Boers invade British territory. Although
the British army will out-number the Boers,
a large force will be required for garrison
duty, and it is doubtful if the English can
put more than $4,000 men activel " in the
held. If so, the odds are in favor of the
Beers, as it is generally conceded that they
cannot be whipped unless opposed by
greater numbers.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-14

in the United States. Over two mil
lionsof people hocked to New York to
welcome the hero of Manila bay. The
whole American people would like to
have been there.
In reviewing Admiral Dewey's great
achievements they are found to be be-
yond criticism. His entry to Manila har-
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-14
No American hero ever received as grea

1~U 11H1er1Ca1 1eTU ever reCt1Ved as great
an ovation as that which
Home the awaited Admiral Dewey up
Conquering on his arrival in New York
Hero Comes. harbor. The true GREAT.
ness of the mans character
was exhibited by the modesty with which
he received the plaudits of a grateful
people in the hour of his triumph. In
every act, in every movement, in every
word spoken, the admiral exhibits the
beauty of character and sweetness of dis
position which has been his chief charac-
teristc since he has been in the public eye.
With what unostentatious dignity does he
bear his honors.
The naval parade in New York harbor,
assisted by the yacht clubs, was pageant
more brilliant than anything ever witnessed
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-14

y
Dor and naval battle between the two fires of
the shore batteries and Spanish navy was in
many respects the greatest naval victory IN
history. His tactful management of affairs
and great devotion to duty during the in
term between the naval battle and the
landing of the American army, his firm and
unyielding attitude when the attempt was
made to intimidate him, are all matters of
history, and admiration of his great achieve
ments are not confined alone to the Ameri
Can people, but are shared by other nation
alities, as is nstanced by the most cordial
receptions rendered him in the Mediterra-
mean upon his homeward voyage.
One of the most trying features of Ad-
miral Dewey's situation, at Manila, was
his perfect isolation, being 5000 miles from
his b Sc of supplies. Dewey's promptness
in breaking through red tape was first ex-
hibited when war seemed possibility with
Chill, by his buying coal, an act that would
have subjected him to Courtmartal if it had
not been ratified at Washington He did
the same thing in Hongkong when antci-
pating the declaration of war and sudden
orders to move on Manila. When the
orders came he was prepared to move at
once.
The four principal elements that con-
trlbuted to the greatness of Admiral Dewey
were promptness. almost foo-hardv al
though well-considered daring, undertaking
devotion t. duty through tedious year and
a half under the scorching rays of tropi-
Cal sun, and to craftsmanship.
Admiral Dewey's statement somethinp
over year ago that he
Dewey as had no political aspirations
Presidential by no means carries with it
Possibility. the assurance that he is not
a Presidential possibility.
Where man has become to such an extent
the idol of the people it is difficult to predict
or even estimate what might happen: vet it
is an historical fact that the United States
has never elected its greatest men to the
Presidential chair. ames G. Blaine could
not be president, neither could Daniel Web
ster. But this relates more particularly to
statesmen in the political walks of life.
After the Revolutionary war, the victori-
Gus General Washington became the first
President. General Jackson was elected
after distinguishing himself by quelling the
troubles in New Orleans. Taylor became
President after the successful termination
of the Mexican war, and Grant was elected
after quelling the Rebellion. Thus it seems
that only greatness achieved at arms is
rewarded with the highest office within the
gift of the people.
The reasons for this palpable inconsis-
tency are easily traceable. A great states
man is usually far better equipped mentally
and by his training to fulfill the duties of
President than the soldier, yet he has ever
been denied simple justice by the Amer-
CAN people. TO rise to political greatness
the statesman must wade through political
mire to his exalted position in the ewes of
the people. In this rocky and uncertain
road to greatness, the politician must neces-
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-14

between England and
the Transvaal becomes
more certain. 1t is not
to be expected that
President Kruger will
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-14

Every day war
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-14
Admiral Dewey's statement sonnet

over a year ago that he
had no political aspiration.
by no means carries with i
the assurance that he is no
a Presidential possibility
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-31
GUAM FRIARS DEPORTED.
Capt. Lcary Acts Promptly on Learning Of
Their Perncious Influence.

WASHINGTON. oct. 30.-The navy de-
partmcnt has received report from
can't. Lcary, the naval governor OF the
island of Guam. showing that he has
dcported six friars for opposing GER
tain reform measures.
In his report Capt. Leary says ne
learned that his authority as governor
was being subverted and that every
one of the measures he proposed was
being defeated by the hostile influence
of the friars.
They resisted every decree, no mat
ter what it's character, from the spirit
of intense conservatism and belief
that any disturbance Of the order OF
things which had governed the island
for 50 many years would cause them
to lose their hold upon the natives.
After exhaustng all other means to
overcome this influence. Capt. Leary
reports that he was obliged to notify
half a dozen of the friars that they
might have free transportation away
from Guam and he should expect them
10 avail themselves Of the offer.
That left but one friar on the island
ana he was a man whose character
and reputation was such as to convince
capt. Leary of his fitness to remain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-31
CUT IN TWAIN.
New York Ferry Boat Sunk by Steam
er--SeveraI Lives Lost.

New York, Oct 31.-The Pennsylva-
MIA ferry boat Chicago was cut in two
by steamer of the Old Dominion
Steamship Line, at 1876, this (Tuesday)
morning, on the New York side of the
river. The Chicago went down in
seven or eight minutes. There were
between 50 and 40 persons aboard, four
being women There I We're n dozen
horses on board. 1t Is supposed that
several persons were drowned. though
there is no positive proof of this as
sertiOn.
In spite of the seriousness of the nc
cident. there was no panic. Most of
the people went out on the upper deck
and only half dozen persons were
on the deck. Most of the persons man.
aged to obtain life preservers. Some
others who could not obtain them.
about half Il dozen in number. SWAN
ashore. These persons started from
the lower deck and assisted each other
in getting ashore.
one or two were without life preserv-
crs. but they all aided each other and
succeeded in getting to the pier in safe
ty. There was considerable shouting
for help, the people on the boat calling
for small boats to come to their as
sistancc. No small boats were launch
ed, however. probably owing to the
brief period Of time which cIapsed be-
tween the cutting in two and the sink
ing.
The Old Dominion Liner was evident
~ coming up the river at the time Of
the accident. while the ferry boat
..l... .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-31

9Th, the Hancock on the 9Th ana the Duke
of Fife on the 10th.
Gen. Merriam at Denver telcGraphcd
the adJutant general under Saturdays
date as follows: capt. Wright with half
troop 9TH Cavalry, in camp at Naco. on
Mexican border, reports consultation with
Mexican officers. ana further trouble not
likely. Saloons on Mexican side respon
Slblc for disorder. Wright will remain at
Naco. instructed to allow no armed mon
10 cross the Mexican line from either Iii !
rcction. arrestiug and disarming them if
they persist. Merriam, Brig. Gen"
Capt. n. Mayo Dyer, L. S. n, of Mel
rose, Mass. who commanded the l.. 5. :
Baltimore ut the battle of Manila. was
given reception by the MclroSc club. Of
which he is a member, ut the clubhouse
ut Melrosc Monday night. capt. Dyer
declined public reception upon his re
turn to Merose in July. but accepted this
one limited to the cluh members ana
their guests. Immediately after the bat.
tie the club sent To Capt. Dyer Il gold
watch At the club. this evening. Capt.
Dyer gave brief talk upon the battle.
avoiding Il discussion Of the Philippine
question. Several souvenirs OF the BATH"
Of Manila were exhibited. as also thu
sword presented to capt. Dyer by the
city Of Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-31
CIVIL ADMINISTRATION
Rapidly Being Given Towns Near Manila
Uneasiness Among Chinese.

Washington, oct. 30-Word has been
received of the further extension Of
civil administration in the towns adj
iAcent to Manila, includin Pasig, Tag
uiE ana Pateros, where elections have
been held under the direction of the
military officials in order to secure a
full quota of native officers to carry on
the civil affairs of the towns. An or
der from the Sth Army Corps also di-
rpcts the election of new mayor at
linus. as the one formerly chosen has
tailed to exercise his functions of late
and is thought to have gone over to the
insurgents.
Recent mail advices from Manila
show the existence Of much uneasiness
among the Chinese residents of the
rity and suburbs due to repeated riot
GUS conflicts between the native FIJI
yinos and the Chinese. one OF the
series of frictions appears to be the
displacement of Chinese laborers for
Filipinos on a considerable amount OF
government work The transportation
quartermaster discharged some 200
chinese and filed their places With
Fiipinos. most of the Macabes brought
from the interior. The discharge of the
chinese is said to be due to their I'M
Willingness to be shifted to various
points where emergency work was 10
ly done.
Ia the suburbs of Bnondo party OF
Chinks were attacked by native La
droucs and a pitched battle cnsued
one Of the Chinese being killed and
several others wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-31
ADMIRAL SCHLEYS ORDERS.
Will Command South Atlantic Station and
May Go TO South Africa.

Washington. oct. Secretary Long.
today, said that he did not contemplate
making any change in Admiral Schley' 5
orders. So far these are nothing more
than direction to take command Of the
South Atlantic squadron. The date will
be definitely fixed when il is known eX-
actly how soon the Chicago will be ready
for sea.
Nothing has been decided by the de
partmcnt as to the dispatch of one or
more warships t. South Africa Score
tarY Long pointed out that that section
of the world is within the geographical
bounds of the South Atlantic station.
Therefore. Admiral Schley will he at per
feet liberty to so there or anywhere else
on his station after he takes command.
No order from the department Will be-
necessary in such case.
Respecting the muotcl increase u the
strength OF the South Atlantic squadron
the secretary said that ne would not hes
late to increase the number Of ships on
the station il there We're necessity for 1t.
So far. THE necessity has not appcarc !
ana therefore ii was not contemplated to
have more than the three vessels Chi
cago. Montgomery ana Wellington, On IN
station.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The ncw German postage stamps from
Jan. I. Will bear a bust representing Ger
many. in place If the present imperial
eagle.
Sigmund Erosch ana Emil Swart. WIN
killed Martin :. Meier. last juno. Were
sentenced at chicago. Monday, to the 10 T.
lict ptnitcntiary Tor life.
Walter &. Goodwin, aged y, suncrin
died. Monday. lie founded the Order Of
TIE Eastern star. at Florence.
Harry c. Harris, supreme judge Of tn ,
Chnctaw nation, died at his home near
Harris. ]. r.. saturday. from rheumatism.
he held many positions Of trust and was
one ot The Stdunchcst friends white PEG
pie had among the ChoCtaWs.
The new Postage Line steamer Oceanic.
which is to sail from Liverpool, NOV. i,
for New York via Queenstown. will have
among her passengers Lord Pauncefote.
the British ambassador TO the United
States. and Lady Pauncefote, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie and Mr.. \. J.
DreXel.
one hundred and thirteen passengers,
principally from Dawson, Atlin, Copper
river and Lynn canal ports, arrived at
Seattle, Sunday. On the steamer AK. six
days from SkaEWaY. Photographic adVices
received at SkagWay from Dawson and
intermediate points announced that navi
cation of the Yukon had ceased floating
ice rendering il unsafe for steamers.
Seven hundred girls employed in the
biscuit warehouse. dipping and stamping
departments Of nearly every pottery in
East Liverpool, struck, Monday morning,
for higher wages. The girls at several Of
the potteries in the suburbs did not come
out. Monday, but it is believed they VIII
do 50. Tuesday. one or two of the smaller
firms are willing to grant the demands
of the strikers.
Thomas Blair was instantly killed ana
Henry Hart was seriously injured at Me
MILAN q Stephens granite quarrieS
Barre, \ O., Monday. \ large boulder fell
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OTIS CABLES.
Transport Glenogle Arrives-A Skirmish-
Rather Long Casualty Report.

Washington, Oct. 30.-The war de-
rArtment has received the following
from Gen. Otis:
Manila, Oct. 30.-Transport Glenogle.
g4 officers, 7l6 men, 81 Volunteers, ar
rived in good condition. One casualty.
Il. died at sea, 21st inst, cause septic
I,ritonitis.
Manila, Oct. 30.-Detachment Bells
regiment, Seth volunteers reconnoiter-
lug toward Florida Blanca West
Guagua, struck body of insurgents in
newly constructed trenches. Attacked
And drove enemy who left in hands of
detachment four insurgent officers and
eight enlisted men killed. Three pris-
,iurrs and nine rifles. Casualties, Capt
French and Lieut.. Ferguson. wounded,
uat dangerously. one enlisted man
Killed: SIX wounded.
The war department has received the
following casualty list from Gen. Otis
dated Manila, Oct. rs:
Casualties: Killed-Civlian, on tug
Dc.ania. river Chico. Pampango, Oct.
-- John ID. Dean, blacksmith, 21st In
fautry: at Calama, oct. %, l, Geo.
Mitchell.
Wuundcd-Civilian employee on tug
bryania. river Chico, Pampanga, Oct.
- W. =. Chamberlain. 21st Infantry.
severe, Mt Calamba, b, Corporal AIMEE
Elliott. shoulder, moderate; Oct. %, Ct,
Ernest Knowles, thigh, severe; George
smith. knee. severe.
Following deaths since last report:
T-rlemia. oct. 10, VIM. +. Fabert, X.
9Th Infantry: epilepsy, 9Th, Edgar A.
K.uuoy. f, 10Th Infantry, drowning.
accidental; 10th. John l.. Hand, NJ. 4th
cavalry: pneumonia, 10Th. James Hart.
ri.cr. ship Yorktown; castro enteritis,
Michael Dairy. H, 21st Infantry; pull
ruuuary tuberculosis, 18th. Robert IT.
smith. 18th Infantry; anaemia, %,
charles Fl. Slater. Il, 21st Infantry. gun
eh,t wound, accident; 22d, Frank GRAY
..y, II, 9th Infantry; dysentery, acute,
corporal Edward Harris. f, 3lst IN
fartry: oath. Charles Skinner, II. 4th
Infantry: dysentery, chronic, AleXan-
,,r NJ. Culrose, X. 4th Infantry; 9th
Ituhcrt NJ. Richwine. +. 31th Infantry;
Iirhoot. chronic, Goth, Edward :.
Bruno, |, 18th Infantry.
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ARMY AND NAVY NOTES.

The 10Th Regiment. Il. $ Vols, ~ oil
Gers ana 1898 enlisted men, departed from
Fort Riley Kan. for san Francisco,
bound for Manila, Monday afternoon.
The cruiser Marblehcad. in pursuance
to orders from Washington. has sailci
from San Diego. cal, for Panama. She
will stop at Corinto on the way down.
orders have been given for the 18th
start from jefferson Barracks. Mp, o.
The 18th Of next month, for san Fran
cisco, where they will take ship for Ma
Mia.
Alice Battle. wife Of Past Assistant
Surgeon Samuel W. Battle. retired. Of tn
Tinted states navy ana daughter Of Rear
Admiral George Eciknap, retired, Is dead,
at Asheville y. G. Consumption was the
cause Of her death.
Capt y. NJ. Dyer. I. S. r.. who com
manded the Baltimore at the Mania
fight and who has been assigned to II /
yana 10 command the naval station there,
has been asked To De relieved ol Ina, ,iidu
duty. While not a sick man, capt Dyer
is not in Il condition 70 uHutI LAM dNtiN0
work at present.
The navy department is informed tat
the battleship Kentucky. built by me
Newport News Ship Building Co., Mn
proceed to sea outside me cdPtS = III,
yinia. Tuesday. for the purpose OF test
ing her engines and general sea -Sol:,S
qualities. II is expected that the ofiicldl
trial will take place in about three weeks.
Orders were issued by the commlssaTE
department. Monday. for the purchase Of
= o00 standard emergency rations. rms
ratio Il Only intended for the, use Of
narti@s temporarily beyond reach of the
line Of a communication when u Is p L,,;, !.
siIje for them to obtain the regular army
rations The supplies in question VIII De
purchased in New York and sent at 6,, 2nce
t. san Francisco for use in the fhihp-
pines. .,
The navy hospital ship Solace, Wn 1 {,
Ware island, has been placed in commits
sion and viii sail for. Manila in i"
days She will bring ny9 ,i,des ana a. 1 t5c
charged men from ths phIlp lPnnisco M; ts
R iam1lIh, is scheduled to leave, Nov. !,
NE senator on the 81, the Pathan on ~
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we were Just about to enter the slip
when we were run down. There were
about 40 persons on the ferryboat besides
the crew. | saw four women and one
little hoy. The latter was with his father,
who appeared to be an Italian.
II should think the boat sank within
seven minutes. / did take Il life prcserver
but when | saw she was going down,
plunged overheard and swan for the
shore. Five men swan alongside Of me.
There was a strong cbb tide The water
was very cold. The current was 50
strong that it almost carried US down
stream
Capt. Durham commanded the ferry
boat Chicago. lie succeeded in making
his escape. He says that he has account.
ed for all the members of his crew, eX e
ceDt Fireman Frommc. lie thinks that
Fromme was either drowned or crushed
to death in Il stokchole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-31
GEN. HENRY'S FUNERAL.
Remains Of the Gallant Soldier Now Peace
fully Rest at Arlington.

Washington, Oct. 3O.-The body Of Cen
Guy V. Henry was given military burial
at Arlington. today. The grave is close
to the Temple Of Fame and within sight
of that of Gen. Henry's old commander.
Gen. Crook. The President and the secre-
tary Of war and other members OF the
cabinet attended services both at the
church and at the cemetery.
The military escort consisted Of 4 bat
terry Of artillery. Troop | of the Sd Cav
airy, now stationed at Fort Myer, where
Gen. Henry was once in command. and
the members Of the Guy V. Henry CARR
son. a colored veterans association com
prising many of the old troopers of the
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DAHLGREN ALL RIGHT.
Trial Board Reports ths! She Comes Up to
the Requirements.

Washington. oct. 3O-The navy de-
partmcnt has received the following
Geographic preliminary report from
Capt Emory. a member Of the naval
trial board. upon the speed trial Of the
torpedo boat Dahlgrcn:
Faith. Mc.-Dalghren speed trial
completed. For G6 consecutive min
utcs developed speed Of 20 knots.
Machinery. sea going and manoeuvring
satisfactory"
The Dahlgren was to have made 30i2
knots under the terms Of the contract,
but provision is made for her accept
ance if she should not fall more than
half a knot below the speed, though
with a slight deduction from the con-
tract price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-31

10th Cavalry, who served under Gen.
Henry in the West.
St. Johns church. where the first ser
vice was held. was crowded. and the
chancsl was filled with flowers. Conspic-
uOuS among them was great white
wreath from the Executive Mansion. The
President and Secretary Hay. Assistant
Postmaster Heath, Adjutant General Cor
bin Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and many others
of Gen. Henry's old friends in the service
Were present
The pan bearers were Gen. J. NJ. Will
son. chief Of engineers, Judge Advocate
General l.icbcr, Gen. \. W. Greedy, chief
signal officer. and Generals Frank, Rug
giles and Bernard