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The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05
THE VALUE Of COMMERCE.,

A complaint was published in the
Advertiser of yesterday, against the
owners of vessels visiting or loading at
this port because they did not pur-
chase supplies of our merchants, and
give employment to our mechanics.
Mr.. Goodman, the complainant,
charges these owners with selfishness
because they prefer to buy their sup
plies in the cheaper markets OF San
Francisco and elsewhere, although they
obtain large profits out Of the Island
trade. As a rule, all men buy In the
cheapest market, without any regard
to moral principles.
1t is only the commercial tender feet,
and the linen duster boomer who sim
cerely ask consumers to pay high prices
in order to encourage home indus
tries.
But this complaint suggests what
the condition of this port will be when
the Nicaragua canal is open. Enthu-
lasts become very red in the face,
AID inspired when they dwell upon
the vast profits from the commerce OF
the Pacific, but not one OF them des-
cefids from the clouds and touches the
earth OF fact. There Is popular be-
lief that merchant vessels carry and
spend money. II Is founded on an
ignorance OF the way vessels are
equipped, and OF the methods OF COM
merce. One case will illustrate the
method. Norfolk, Va, ranks third In
the quantity OF cotton exported from
the United States. The railway CON-
panies bring the cotton to the docks,
and many hundreds OF steamships car
~ II to Liverpool. The quantity ex-
ported, and for which enormous ship
ping facilities are required, Is not less
than 5000. 900 bales a year. The only
effect OF this vast commerce upon the
trade Of Norfolk is that the wages OF
several hundred negro laborers are
spent in the place. The vessels TAX
ing cotton freight bring their own sup
plies, with the exception of fresh meat
and Of this they use little. The officers
OF the vessels, on small wages, and
the crew on less wages do not spend
money. At the terminus Of one rail-
road In that place there is an exten'
sive coal supplying dock and appara'
tus. Three TO five hundred vessels pei
months arrive. remain several days
and depart with cargoes of coal. The
theorists believe that such a commerce
"builds up city" But the income tc
the city from this commerce Is triiilng
The vessels bring their own supplies
The income from the vegetable farms
In the neighborhood OF the city
amounting TO over 100000 year, Il
thousand times more profitable Il
that city 0t $4,000 people than the pro
Hts of t1e trade from vessels
Al Old Point Comfort, Va, the mos
central calling port, and within th'
largest aud deepest harbor on the A.
,antlo coast ~ mlny as twenty larg'
foreign ana domestic steamers will III
a. anchor for many days, waiting 10
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05
OLAA Is FAVORED.
Subs tantial Men Applying for the
New Stock.

New Stock.
The great Olaa plantation enterprise
is being foated in the business-like
way which its presentation to the pub
lie by the promoters indicated would
be the case.
Up to the noon hour yesterday some-
thing over half a million OF the capital
stock had been subscribed for in per-
son by investors at the Office OF Mr..
Dillingham;, in the Judd building.
Among those who signed were a num-
Der OF prominent business men for
large blocks and agents representing
out of town people.
1t is evident thus early that those
who are going into Olaa have studied
the prospectus carefully and are seek
ing the ultimate profit. Much Of the
money that has been boarded for the
past month is going for Olaa shares.
A large amount of the stock is to be
taken in Hilo and there have been a
number OF applications from the
United States for the shares.
The Dillingham; Office was scene OF
great activity yesterday and the clerks
were more than half the night straight
ening out or arranging the business ac-
cumulated. The books will be open
again today, on Monday next the ap-
portlonment Of stock will be an
Inounced.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05

governed ~ Other fuies. After draw
.ng this broad disunction b,tpoln th,
iunclon Of journalists and that % exec
luuse statesmen, Reeve went on 10 rny
thst. In THE particular case ! further
see advantage from the course Of fair
and independent judgment ON those az.
fairs. o. will not. perhaps. be forgotten
by France. when her press RECEIVERS
its voice and her real leaders their
power. that the public opinion Of Eng
land protested with Indignation against
thu violence done TO her neighbor; and,
a. believe this eclipse Of liberty In
France TO be as ephemeral as II Is ylo-
! lent Il would be permanent source
! OF resentment abroad II this country
| had not expressed what every free peo-
pie must feel on such an occasion. Nor
Is II. in my opinion. useless or unneccs-
sary to keep alive in England a strong
feeling on this subject This nation Is
good deal cneryated by a long peace,
by easy habits OF intercourse. by peace
societies and false economy. To sur
mount the dangerous consequence OF
such q state. the Government will re
quire the support OF public opinion,
and that can only be obtained by con-
vincing our countrymen OF the truth
that we have now a dangerous and
faithless neighbor. Happen what may,
there is nothing so important as to sus-
tain tone OF moral independence and
clear Judgment among the people OF
England. who will grudge no sacrifices
| IL they are convinced that the prin-
ciples they cherish are even indirectly
threatened from abroad" Lord Gran
vile Acknowledged that the principles
laid down by Reeve were sound. Your
letter" he said, "is able and unanswer-
able. / have no doubt that what the
Times says is right. and that II is jus
titled in saying It," Reeves letter and
Lord Granville's were laid before De
lane the editor Of the Times, who thor
oughly approved Of the position taken
that journalists duty Is not identica
with Minister'S. The two may have
the same object in view, but theii
means OF attaining IL are, necessarily
different A Minister should not sub
stitute leading articles for civil dis
patches, neither should a journals
bore and perplex his readers 9th ma
terials for blue book. Again, IL wa!
n journalists duty to protest N tn'
name OF justice and humanity aga'ls
such an outrage as the coup detat
whereas a Minister. whatever he nigh
feel as a private person. was bound, II
his dealings with the French Govern
ment, to suppress his personal opin
ions
This incident discloses with singula
clearness the difference between indie
lpendent journalism which may an
. does, fall into error at times, and tn
partisan journalism that operates Xix
: a toy dog, and only barks when tn
bosses squeeze the bellows. The part
san press predict disaster whenever In
dependent journalism stands in tn
pathway of popular sentiment. Blu
Reeve illustrated for many years tn
power for good OF such journalism
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05
5,.Ss s.y7o zoos SIZE also s,iol 1855

Among the specific reasons which
have brought about this staue Oh aifalrs,
in addition to the general CONDITIONS
above referred to, Is the extreme cheap
ness Of labor in Brazil and the tact
that people there are willing TO accept
the inflated Brazilian currency in pay
ment for their work. Whatever may
be the cause or causes, 1t is conserv-
atively estimated that the fall in the
price of coffee represents a decrease In
wealth OF about $500, 100000 in gold per
annum to the coffee-producing coun-
tries Of the world, and commensurate
decrease in the power Of these coffee
growing countries to purchase the other
things which the world has to sell. The
depressed state Of the coffee-growing
industry and the gloomy outlook for
its future has led to the proposal OF
very striking remedy by Don Jose An
tonic Olavarria of Caracas, Venezuela
A very full account Of Senior Olavarria's
scheme appears in the March Bulletin
|of American Republics.
The plan is, that there should be
formed a league OF the coffee-growing
countries, or practically, a gigantic cof-
fee trust or consolidation which, by
limiting the export OF coffee from each
OF the countries Of the league, shall
enable the worlds consumption finally
to equal the product.
Senior Olavarria would have CEN
trail committee Of the league sitting
constantly in one of the European capi-
tails, which would from time to time
send to each one of the countries In
the league instructions as to the amount
OF coffee that 1t might export In n
season. The Government OF each coun-
try in the league Is to enter into a
solemn covenant to implicitly obey the
committees directions. Senior Olavar-
ria purposes that this league should be
Immediately formed by Congress OF
Economists OF each countries concern
ed. which should meet in Washington
as soon as possible. He foresees Tor
the operation of his plan the greatest
benefit to the manufacturing and ex-
porting interests of the United States
and of their customers, the coffee
growing countries Of South America.
Senior Olavarria's plan Is for trust
on a scale not hitherto dreamed OF by
any expert in either the making or the
denouncing of trusts. 1t is for a trust
on an international basis. and OF OIL
c,al standing. It is magnificent, even
II time should prove 1t not to be busi-
ness.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05

orders. Two grocery stores will fur
nish them all the supplies they need.
These steamers drop no money there.
The opening of the Nicaraguan canal
will probably bring a large European
fleet, especially British 70 this port, as
a calling and coal station. But the
coaling of these vessels will be done
by machinery and few laboring men
fortunes, and the profits on coal are
close. Since the use of canned goods
became general all vessels are supplied
with them at the home ports. 1t would
be an interesting question to investi-
gate; the amount of money spent In
this port, in the forties, by one of the
old whalers, OF $50 tons burden, and
the amount spent by one of the large
steamships of the present day, equipp-
ed with refrigerators.
Port Said at the entrance Of the Suez
canal Is another instance Of the very
moderate prosperity given to calling
port by an immense commerce. West
ern towns of America have grown with
much greater rapidity than this at
which an enormous commercial marine
gathers.
But when commerce breaks bulk
in a port, whenever distribution and
exchange takes place, as is now done to
some extent in Hong Kong, whenever
manufacturing is established. there is
hardly any limit to the growth and
prosperity of place. The distrlDu-
ton OF goods, and the manufacturing
Of articles distributes money to labor
ers, and creates a most desirable class
OF small traders who make moderate
profits and build excellent houses.
At Newport News, Va, the terminus
OF q trunk line, where there Is one o.
the largest grain elevators in America
where the facilities for slowing and de
livering coal to 500 vessels month arr
unequalled, there was little growth ant
prosperity, until the ship yard was con
structed. and 1000 men received wage
which were and are, distributed week
ly. Although the water is 80 feet deel
at its docks and 60 feet deep In thu
ship channels, the place. in spite Of 1t
grain and coal trade. had no prosperit!
until it began to manufacture steam
ships and distribute money among tn
people.
Honolulu will be. beyond doubt, al
important port in the future com
merce of the Pacific. How important
very open question.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05
PLAGUE REPORTED.

PARIS, April 2l,-The Fronde gives
a rumor that three cases OF the plague
have occurred among the employees In
one II the big shops OF the city. to
which the disease was brought IN ear
pets OF Eastern manufacture. The pa
per demands that strict Investigation
into the matter be made,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05
THE COOKS

II rs time that the riot art be- read
10 the cooks Of this town, There are
many excellent, skilful ana faithful
couk5, but the number " worthless,
ignorant and incompetent onos has In
creased enormously, together with
lhoir demand for vases, and some ac-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05
KAUTZ INDIsCREET.

Washington, April 27.--Rear
Admiral Kautz has been
"warned" and narrowly escaped
recall for writing from Apla TO
a cousin In Cincinnati;
~ am not hng here but Just
plain bose OF the ranch. The
German Consul had that posi-
ton mp 10 my arrival, but since
then he has been a very silent
partner. am very much afraid
he does not Nike me- In fact,
am not at all popular with tho
Germans"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05

iime.... 81 67s "a 1875 IGa ia l5l4 lsHz
Morids Visible supply Tin ,hoL sDnds OF Dags):
| 1892. isgs. 1851. 1870. les5. 1874. lees. Iey2.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05
mn VINO RRtAks. PAYS"

rev Henry ward Bsocher, dcfyin.
public opinion. said from N. piymsuth
church pulpit ihat the yengcanre Of
God will follow the American people.
because % the lnhuman treatment Of
the Indian by the frontlersmen and
government agents"
The pulpits and the moralis,s also
tell us that the vengeance Of God will
follow the departure from those du-
ties which common sense and con
science command.
II is time to ask the question once
more-are we not committing a pollu-
cal and a moral crime In stalking the
prosperity Of these Islands on the sin
gle industry OF sugar? Are not, In the
Experiences OF communities. the diver
slfed industries necessary TO the de-
yelopment of character, and the well
being OF the whole community? is not
our conduct, in this respect, so flag
rantly wrong that II also invites the
vengeance OF God?
These questions no doubt will be
met with the replies OF good and even
pious men, that Providence does not in
terfere with business matters, and that
the existence OF single and very pros.
porous sugar industry, and the pay
ment OF big dividends, is a plain in
dlcation that single industry, and
the labor OF 10000 Asiatics which
creates this prosperity is a condition
Of things called special Providences,
and should not be disturbed by intro
ucing such uncertain projects as diver.
sifed Industries. 49,.
IT, on the other hand, this should
prove to he an incorrect view of the
case, and diversified Industries are, or
the whole. necessary to the well beinf
OF the community, and to the life Of
civillzation, then the vengeance OF Goo
may be expected. Even IL 1t Is ton
ceded that this vengeance will finally
appear, nearly all men, in their hear,
look upon II as sort OF Divine police
man, whose club may be lodged, Of
who may be fooled out OF making an!
arrests. And II they are pressed will
the question: What are your duties Il
posterityT reply in the words OF tn
rural philosopher. LET posterity skill
Its own skunks."
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sold by all
druggists. 25c. Sent by mail on receipt
Of price, bye I.oood & Co., Lowell, MasP
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05

In commercial history there is no
ecord Of continued prosperity In any
ingle industry, because steady econo-
mic development reconstructs indus
tries, and brings with reconstruction,
depression, misery, and bankruptcy in
the long run.
Over vast area Of the national
domain, included within the Southern
States, is one of the finest OF all indus
tries, that OF cotton production. The
cry from millions of the cotton cul.
tivators Is that they are forced to live
lin poverty, because OF the low prices OF
cotton, and their children must be
brought up in ignorance and heathen-
ism.
Yet able men and able journals In
the South urge the diversifying OF in
ldustries, and cite abundant and un-
questioned proof that with cotton, CON-
manding instant gold at the gates oil
every farm, and with diversified indus
tries, especially the production OF home
supplies, the South would be as pros
erous as any land.
The condition OF the South stands as
solemn warning to the people OF
these Islands.
Have the gods made our people mad
that they see nothing? Can they not
know that while the cotton planters
Of the South have almost monopoly
in the production of the cotton supply
and tariffs cannot touch its price
he sugar producers here are largely de-
pendent upon the shifting laws of Con
gress, for their great prosperity, and
upon a labor supply which is condemn
ed by the national policy and laws
viii they not stop to read the ohicia
reports made to the Imperial Govern
ment of Great Britain, regarding tbs
sugar industries OF her colonies, tina
the only hope OF future prosperity |!
in creating diversified industries?
II is believed that the national gov
eminent will establish an experimental
station here. 1t will do so in its owl
time, and with limited means. But i
cannot meet the sharp pressing needs
of these Islands. Nor can 1t prevent
the absorption of the land by sugar
plantations so that diversified indus
tries cannot get foot-hold.
The measure OF what should be don't
$ the danger OF the situation.
The sugar interest itself, Il 1t vii
take broad views. can well afford u
carry large expense in creating
diversified industries. merely for sci
preservation. II reckons on socla
stability, because events have secured
it heretofore. so have other commu
mites without number rockoned on II
and not found H.
After all, the music that pleases AM
Thrills a prosperous community is
l"Aftor rs the deluFo"
-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-05
A COFFEE PLAN
Scheme 10 Keep Up Price Of he
Commodity.
THERE HAS BEEN fLUCIUATl0n
Some Startling Figures = Proposal
to Regulate tho Export
International League.

The recent history of the great crops
of the world, both of food and fibre,
has been one of steadily increasing pro-
duction and steadily declining price. A
notable exception to this was the COM
parative failure of the wheat crop In
many countries last year, by reason of
which this country profited largely;
nevertheless, wheat is back again TO
prices not very far from its old low
average, and there is promise of good
crops for the coming season in all the
grain-producing lands. Whether from
enlargement of the areas
devoted to the cultivation Of these
crops, or from more thorough and
scientific means of agriculture, or from
freedom from the insect pests and
weather damage which in former times
made the results Of agriculture SO pre-
carious, the tendency mentioned holds
true.
No staple product illustrates this to
a greater extent than that staple of
universal use, coffee. The appended
table shows the fluctuations in its sup
ply and price for several years past:
1899 1895 1877. 1886 1895 1884 1898 les!
Pnce Not
bio, New
York. at
present -.
lime. Gh e7s "a 1875 IGla ia I6h ls'5
v Ord s visibie supply TN ,hoL sDnd- OF nsg.):
1899. is.s. 1881 1870 los5. 1874. lees. iey2.
=
| b.5i6 Glib s,,s2 2Oao 2,,jI 1910 och 2,Ib
---Juy L-----
5,ASs 8,y1o ZOOS s.lIG .,l,o aIOl 1875
Arizona republican., 1899-06-04
COLUMBIA'S TENDER.
Steamer St. Michaels Arrives in
 Bristol.

Providence, R. L, June 3.-The steamer St. Michaels, chartered by C.. Oliver Iselin as a tender for the cup defender Columbia, arrived at Bristol yesterday at 1 o'clock from New RO- chelIe, N Y. Tn St. Michaels will fol- low the Columbia in all her spins and races in much the same manner as the steamer Hattie Palmer followed the Defender four years ago. The steamer is an able looking craft and can tcW a large yacht like the Columbia quite easily.
 At times when the wind drops she will be used in towing the cup de- fender The St. Michaels will also be used as a place for the crew of the Columbia to eat and sleep, as there will be none of such furnishings Cn the Columbia when she gees into com mission. The boat will also be used as a storehouse. and will carry spare spars and sails for the cup defender in case Of accident. She has now on board quite a number of naval stores, and in addition to these she carries
 
 2 couple for the Columbia.
 The spars were brought to Bristol slung and Iashed outside of the bull warks of the St. Michaels. On the starboard is the big main boom Of tle Defender, some sEinnaker poles and topsail clubs, while on the port side are a couple of topmasts, bowsprit and gaffs. The steamer anchored near the boat shops. Today she will bagin unloading the spars and some sails. There are about a dozen of the members of the Columbia's crew cn beard the St. MichaeIs. including Mate Scott The work Of shceirg the under part of the lead keel of the Columbia has been begun. The 70-fcot boom is not as long as the steamer by about eighteen feet.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-04
CRAZY MAN IN I. N. c. A. ROOM. Had a Knife in Els Hand and Was
 Subdued With Difficulty.

New York, June 3.-There was a
 fierce struggle in the reading room of
 the Young Mems Christian Association at Txenty-third street and Fourth
 avenue, this afternoon, when a crazy
 man got into the room and attacked Secretary Frank Peterson with a knife. The man, who was about 80 years old walked into the crowded reading room about ? o'clock. He sat in one corner of the room with his head resting on his hand After a time he took pair of shears from his pocket, and soon after a big pocket knife. Those who sat at the same table with him became uneasy and gradually moved away. Finally Sec retary Peterson walked over to tho man and tried to speak to him. Be fore the third word had left his lips the man was upon him. A dozen per sons came to his aid. The man stTug- gled fiercely, but by the time a police man arrived he had been overcome and w2s comparatively quiet The policeman sent a call to Bellevue hos pital for an ambulance. When Dr. HOugh, who responded, examined the man, he said there was no question but that he was insane.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-04
- -U - AN UNPLEASANT REMINDER.

Jamie doesn't go to church often, but his mamma took him there last Sun day. Now she wishes she hadn't
 He sat demurely enough until the tenor, who indulges in dreadfully in excusable tremolo, had finished a solo. Then he spoke up.
 Mamma" he asked in shriI whis- per, what makes the mans voice shake so?"
 Hush. dear said mamma. q don't know
 But, mamma. the little scamp per sisted, in a still louder whisper, you know when papa's voice shook the other night you said it was beer."
 And that's why Jamie's church priv iIeges have been so rudely cut off, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Arizona republican., 1899-06-04
A SHIP RACI TO SINGAPORE.
Tramp Steamers IndTani and Sikh to
 Contest for S1 900 Side.

New York, June 3.-The tramp steamships IIdrant ard Sikh started today on a race to Singapore, India, a matter of 12OOO miles, or half way around the world
 The captain of each vessel has wa gered $1 600 that his craft will put into Singapore harbor ahead of his rival The Irdrani, Captain Trotter, is of 3,226 tons, and is loaded with case oil The Sikh is of 1,787 tons, commanded by Captain Rowley. She is also loaded with case oil. Both vessel are bound ultimately for Hong kong. They were pulled out into the stream at exactly the same hour this morning and a large crowd of shipping men on hand to see them off
 well Captain Rowley, I suppose you are going right through to AlgieTs before coaling," sang out Captain Trotter of the Indrani, in a careless tone to his rival. Alg;ers is the usual coaung place for tramp steamships
Arizona republican., 1899-06-04
pound eastward through the Medit-

bound eastward through the Medit- erranean.
 "Yes sir; suppose that's about it" replied Captain Rowley pleasantly peering anxiously down the bay his glasses from sheer force of habit
 Captain Trotter chuckled before con- tinuing, Well, sir he said, ."I will not see you there, as I am going to push right through to Port Said
 "Oh, you are, are your" responded Captain Rowley Might I question you where you are going to get your fuel? Got coal in your cabin, I sup pose?"