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The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

r ONOLULU, Aug. 1S.-Denuded
of it's delightful romance and
regarded from the serious
i standpoint of a political study,
Hawaii is but an insignificant
portion of the sovereign dominion Of
the United States; but, as it's hurried
ACQUISITION somewhat threatens to
change the forms and principles of
government heretofore existing under
Federal rule. there may be some justi-
fication in presenting to the people of
the United States, through The Call,
few serious figures for their careful
consideration before Congress deter
mines the form of government to be al
lotted to her recently acquired posses
sions. which may fancifully be called
sugar depot and planters paradise in
the land of dolce far niente, eternal
summer and luscious life.
These figures may not be deemed
encouraging by those who believe that
the predominance of Americans is
necessary precursor of civilization and
progress under the stars and stripes.
They will not tend to show that Hawaii
is. under existing conditions. or those
likely to rule for years to come, un-
less an unexpected political and social
cataclysm oyerwhelms them, a coun-
try much to be envied as the rearing
grounds of the Anglo -Saxons or Teu-
tonic races. They will only the more
strongly emphasize the evils inflicted
and to be infiicted unless a remedy be
promptly applied upon the white races
hv the immense infringing of AsiatiC
laborers to create Hawaiian prosper
ity mainly and to spread broadcast a
superficial knowledge of the English
language and the rudiments of Chris
tianity.
Make every allowance for the noble
efforts of our pioneer missionaries and
their wealthy descendants in creating
for us intellectual progress and ma
terial prosperity, but then the figures
become all the darker and more
ominous in comparison by the fact that
they are the results accomplished by
those who seized the helm of govern
ment by revolution in order to Ameri-
canize it and give to it the blessed
freedom for the white man conferred
nv the American constitution. These
figures expose the rank hypocrisy Of
the anneXationistS.
But let the figures speak for them
selves. for they are from official
sources | have been lenlent IN the Sc
lection in taking the eleven months
ending June 80. for had I made them up
to the present date there must have
been added some 5000 more japanese.
The arrivals there for the eleven
months have been:
Chinese-Men, 2348: women, 26; chill
dren, 15S or a total of 216I.
Japanese-Men, 1926; women, 1926;
children, 316, or a total of 1928.
Portuguese-Men, "a; women, Is;
children, %, or total Of 10.
All other races-Men, 2744; women.
1904; children, AIS, or a total of 1921, or
men, Is, ,4O2: women 4509; children, 973,
or grand total of 2O,SS4.
Now let US compare the departures:
Chinese-Men 976; women, 81; chill
dren, IS, or a total of 110S.
Japanese-Men, 1882; women, 299;
children, 207, or total of 1888.
Portuguese-Men,1 IA; women, 8; chill
dren, 81, or a total of "a.
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CONSUL BEDLOE
HERE En- ROUTE
TO WASHINGTON
Suspended Diplomat
at the Palace.

Consul Edward Bedloe, who has been
stationed al Canton, China, ever since the
inauguration of President Mckinley and
who has been suspended from that po-
sition by the State Department and grant
ed permission to return to the United
States, arrived in this city a few days ago
and is staying at the Palace. He is on his
way to Washington
When Mr.. Bedloe took apartments at
the Palace he did not register, Conse-
quently the fact of his arrival here did
not leak out until yesterday.
The Consul was relieved by the State
Department for having, it is claimed,
given the filibustering steamer Abbey a
certificate of American registry. The Abb
bey was seized last September at Ban
tagas by the United States gunboat Nc
Culloch while attempting to land a cargo
of arms and ammunition for the Filipino
army.
The authorities at Washington. with
whom DR.. Bedloe has considerable pres
tige, are satisfied that the Consul was not
implicated in the attempt to land the
stores of war. There are a few matters
in connection with the affair that the
State Department probably desires ex-
plained and for this reason ii is thought
DIR. Bedloe has been recalled. His friends
in Philadelphia, many of whom are high
in the favor of President Mckinley. have
implicit confidence in the Consul and they
feel assured that he will be able to eX-
plain matters to the satisfaction of the
State Department. While DIR. Bedloe had
no absolute legal authority to grant the
certificate of American ownership to the
filibuster he is authorized to protect and
father the rights of American ship owners
and assist them according to his judg-
ment.
In diplomatic circles DR.. Bedloe's sus-
pension is believed to be due to a msun-
derstanding, which he can easily justify
when he returns to Washington.
DR.. Bedloe is one of the most prominent
citizens of Philadelphia. He is a writer
of unusual ability and was one of the
first to use his pen in favor of American
progress in China. He has written several
books on this and other subjects. Dr.
Bedloe refuses to discuss his affairs for
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
ASIATICS 0VERRUN~ -
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Figures Taken From the Official Records
Show an Alarming Increase Of
CoOlie Immigrants.
BY HORACE WRIGHT.

All others-Men, 1882; women, 96s;
children, 1923, or a total of 6174.
1t will be seen, therefore, that in
eleven months there was an increase
in the population of 14,710. but of what
character? Chinese, 1863; japanese,
11,2S0, and of the white races, includ-
ing the Portuguese, only III as against
1888 Asiatics.
Look at it in another light. OF the
2767 Chinese arriving 40 per cent left
the country; of the 1923 Japanese only
14.7 per cent left, and of the 1924 of
other races 63.7 per cent left. The total
departures were 29.6 per cent of the
total arrivals.
Regarded from another view point Of
14,710 persons remaining to increase the
population and to become Americans
japanese 1851, of Portuguese OIL, and OF
all others 119
The proportion of women to each 100
men was II Chinese, 26 Japanese, SO
Portuguese and SO for all other races.
That alone is a calamity, remembering
the already very large preponderance
Of men over women.
To-day the steamship Togo Maru
brought us 700 more japanese, and the
pleasing news that the Baukoku Maru
has another 700 and the Carmartheu-
shire al the least 200 more. The inn
preston exists that the Cabinet will
decline to issue any permits for the last
quarter Of the year, but probably when
the time arrives October will see an
other 5000 granted beyond the $500
granted for the present quarter
1t is now generally understood that
both the Hawaiian Government and the
Planters Labor and Supply Association
will be represented at Washington by
special agents. The names of W. A
Kinney and w. o. Smith are those most
prominently mentioned in connection
with Congressional efforts.
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The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

DARIEN, Ga, Aug. 25.-While all is
quiet here tonight, the day was one
of great anxiety and intense excite
ment among the white people. An out
break among the negroes has been
momentarily expected since the killing
by John Delagell, a negro, of Joseph
Townsend, a prominent citizen and
deputy Sheriff of this county
To-day Sheriff Blount sent the fol-
lowing to Governor Gambler:
please order Liberty Independent
Troop to report to me mounted at
once. Situation critical. One deputy
killed, another wounded.
Colonel A. R. Lawton, late COM
mander of the Second Georgia Regi-
ment. L. s. ", also wired to the Gov
ernor to send a quantity of carbines
and supply of ammunition for the
soldiers. Colonel Lawton was here
this morning to investigate the situa-
tion. After a conference with the Off
cials he returned to Savannah.
When the Governor received the mes
sage from Sheriff Blount he ordered
Colonel Lawton to return If necessary
and take command of the militia. He
is now here in that capacity and has
enough men, it is believed. to easily
handle the situation. The Sheriff and
of the rioting negroes and the jail has
a large number in it, Notwithstanding
the fact that the towboat Iris left
here this morning for Savannah with
twenty-five rioters who had been ar
rested This was precautionary
measure to prevent an attack on the
iail by the negro friends of those i'm
nrisoned and to make room for those
who have been arrested since the re-
The situation here is regarded as
critical. although with determined mill
tarv control it is thought further
trouble can be prevented. 1t is esti-
mated that the negroes outnumber the
whites in this part of Georgia five to
one and the whites are consequently
apprehensive. John Delagell, the negro
who killed Deputy Sheriff Joseph Town
send and wounded Deputy Hopkins,
who were trying. to arrest him, can
not be found He is the son of Henry
Delagell whose arrest for assault
started the trouble.
The seventy-five members of the
First Georgia, who were left here two
day ago when old man Delagell was
taken to Savannah, are patrolling the
town tonight All the saloons are
closed. Nearly every negro left town
this morning. and tonight word comes
that they are massed in .Delagell's
swamp, twelve miles from town. They
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
The Hawaiian Census.

HONOLULU. Aug 1S.-Alatan T. Atkin-
son, editor of the Hawaiian Star, received
by the Moana's mail his commission from
the Interior Department census bureau as
special agent of the census bureau for
Hawaii Accompanying 1t was a letter
from the superintendent of the twelfth
census directing him to proceed to Wash
ington as soon as practicable to consult
with the bureau in regard to census con-
ditions and in the preparation of sched-
ules He is requested to bring with him
all available published data in regard to
population products and industries of the
islands. Blank schedules used in taking
the last census in Alaska accompanied the
letter of instructions. as an Indication of
the scope and extent which the census will
take.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
A FREAK OF THE SEA.
The Tug Alert Meets With Queer
Experience.

While the tug Alert was towing the
ship Alden Besse from the Heads last
night a peculiar accident occurred. The
tug shipped a sea and was struck by a
wave which washed over the deck. The
water gushed through a window in the
deckhouse, and tearing door from its
fastenlngs dashed it against Assistant
Engineer Gus Holtz. who was a. his post
of duty. The man was picked up uncon-
scious but was not seriously injured
Shipping men pronounce the occurrence
as most peculiar and novel.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
WAR OF RACES
IS THREATENED
Georgia Troops Called Out to
Prevent an Outbreak by
Rotous Negroes.

are known to be assembled and
posse of citizens left on a special train
for the place at s o'clock. They will
maintain guard over the negroes and
keep them from doing any damage to-
night. A telegram was sent to Bruins
wick, urging all white citizens to come
to Darien. A boat was dispatched to
bring them to this city, and a special
train will be ready in case more want
to come. The presence of the whites is
wanted to overawe the negroes, who
are well aware of their superiority in
r1l1r11 harc
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
HAWAIIAN IMPORTS.
Net Increase Recorded Under Ameri-
can Sovereignty.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The Treasury
Department has received from the Auditor
General of Hawa ali a comparative state
ment Of the imports into the islands for
June. 1895 and 1899, and the receipts and
expenditures for July, 1898 and 1899. 1t
shows a net increase in the importations
from the United States since the islands
came under our sovereignty.
Imports from the United States in June
1898, the last month of the old regime, were
s599, SOB; all others, s2S3, ,995. In June, 1899
they were 81 412 ,65S; all others, 1884 .494. To-
tai increase for six months So, ,616 Isl
At the same time the Government re-
ceipts increased and the expenditures di-
minished. In July, 1898. the receipts were
S1S379S and the expenditures 1924 800. while
in July. 1899. the receipts were s207 ,125 and
the expenditures S172. .3S2
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
INDICATIONS OF WAR
IN SOUTH AFRICA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-Surgeon Gen
eral Sternberg to-day received telegram
from the Director General of the army
service of Great Britain, asking him for
300 copies of publication called Sanitary
Lessons of the War.
If this number could not be obtained the
Director General asked authority TO re-
print the publication for distribution
among the medical officers of the British
army 1t deals with the sanitary condi-
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
PICKED UP IN THE BAY.
Body of Thomas Hobarlan, Who Dis
appeared Some Time Ago. Found.

The body of Thomas Hobarlan, a black
smith, residing at 116 Pacific street, was
picked up off the Spear-street wharf yes
terday morning. 1t had evidently been in
the water for about ten days.
Hobarlan was last seen on Monday,
August IA He was drinking heavily and
several times had threatened suicide.
Whether he slipped from the wharf while
intoxicated or carried out his threat of
suicide is not known. His body remained
unidentified for some hours, but it was
finally recognized by j. Brown and F. No
yak BARRIERS at 10 Pacific street. The
man was unmarried and about 80 years of
a
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Left His Debts.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25.-Sinee Monday
last II. H. Edmunds, compiler of the Los
Angeles directory, has been missing. 1t
is believed he has shipped on some vessel
bound for a foreign port. He left many
debts behind. it is alleged, and dishonored
checks amounting to $50. He has a wife
living at 2665 Orchard avenue. She. was
suing for a divorce and claims to know
nothing about her husband.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
FINANCIAL CRISIS,
Minister of Constantinople Flees With
Ill-Gotten Gains

BERLIN, Aug. 25.-The Lokal Anzeiger
publishes the following from CONSTANT
nople: A financial crisis is imminent. The
Ottoman exchequer is empty. The
Finance Minister has fed from those seek
ing payments and taken refuge in pri-
Tate residence, which is now under the
protection of the police.
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still More Counterfeiting.

The Secret Service has just unearthed another
band of counterfeiters and secured large
quantity of bogus bills. which are so cleverly
executed that the average person would never
suspect them of being spurious. Things of
great value are always selected for imitation.
notably Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. which has
many imitators but no equals for disorders like
indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation nervous
ness and general debility. Always go to reliable
druggists who have the reputation of giving
what you ask for.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Robbed of His Gold.

Pearl Hutchingson was arrested last
evening by Police Sergeant Anderson of
the California police station on the COM
plaint of D. NJ. Reese and charged with
grand larceny. Reese alleges that the
woman robbed him of $50 which charge
she stoutly denies, saying that another
woman took the money.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
DEMOCRATS AT WAR.
Sacramento Central Committee Splits
Into Two Bodies.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 25.-The Demo-
cratic Central Committee held a meeting
tonight and split into two bodies. Some
time ago two members were ousted on
the ground that one was a nonresident
and the other would not attend meetings.
Statements were made that this action
was the result of crooked work on the
part of certain members, and after a
stormy meeting some of the old members
Withdrew and called a meeting for to-
morrow. For years the local Democrats
nave been very fnharmonious, and the
split is now wider than ever
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
A Big Mortga ge.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Aug. 25.-In order
to carry out its proposed works the Koo-
tenai Railway and Navigation Company
of Kaslo has arranged a per cent mort
gage for 50, 400 600. The funds are to be
provided by a stock conversion and invest
ment trust of London. England.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
AMERICANS BLAMED.
Accusations That a Syndicate In
dnned Acre Territory to Revolt.

Snecial Gable to The Call and the New York
Herald Copyrighted. 1899 by James Cor
don Bennett.
BUENOS AYRES, Aug. 25.-The Her
AIDS correspondent at Rio Janeiro tele-
graphs that the Journal de Brazil insists
claimed by Brazil and Bolivia, is the re-
suit of the work of an American syndi-
cate. Minister Bryan has ignored the
matter.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Visitors From Interior

VIII never have better opportunity than
this to visit the beautiful bay resort, FL
Campo. The big steamer Ukiah, the
queen Of the naval parade, will make four
round trips tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

ment of everything pertaining to the meS-
ical department of the army during tba
war with Spain. The significance of the
request by cable IS in the preparation that
South Africa 'eNi III
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Yellow Fever in Cuba.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.-Two new
cases of yellow fever at Sancti Spiritus,
Cuba, were reported to the marine hospi-
tai service to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Salmon Combine.

VANCOUVER. B. c., Aug. 25.-T. B.
McGovern, broker of New York, is here
trying to arrange for combine of salmon
canneries on the Frazer River.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-09-03
STRIKING MINERS RIoToUs.
Attack a Repair Gang at Wilkesbarre
and One of Them Is
Killed.

WlLkESBARRE, PA, Sept. John
Pollock was shot and killed, William Thay-
er was seriously wounded, and about eight
men were hurt in fight between the strik-
ers at the collieries in West Pittsburg and
"a repair gang to-day. The strikers have
been in an ugly mood for several days, and
yesterday stoned several men. Warrants
were issued for their arrest, but none was
served. Last night lot of top rock fell
into the mine and to-day Night Watchman
William Thayer got five men together to
make repairs. AS they reached the mine
strikers blocked the way and threw stones
The workmen ran to the 'head-house for
shelter, whereupon the strikers opened FIRE
on them. Thayer fell badly wounded. The
lock. one of the strikers. The strikers then
scattered in the woods and are hiding from
arrest
About 500 men are involved in the strike.
Which has been in progress for nearly six
weeks They are striking against what
they claim to be excessive dockage
A large number of deputy constables are
guarding the mine. The strikers are work
ed up to high pitch of excitement and
threaten vengeance. All of them are armed
and 1t would not take much proyocation
to start a general riot. Sheriff Harvey
will take precautions to preserve peace.
The officials of the company say it was
absolutely necessary to send men in the
mine to-day, as the heavy fall of top rock
threatened to do great damage. and. had
not repairs been made at once, the loss
would have run into thousands of dollars.
1t is said the strikers warned the few
company hands who had remained loyal
to their employers that the first one who
entered the mine to work would be mark
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-09-03
FILIPINO STRONGHOLD TAKEN.
Americans Had to Charge Up an "AI-
most Perpendicular" Hill 1000
Feet High.

MANILA, Sept. 2. s:34 p. m.-Argogula,
the stronghold Of the bands which have
been destroying plantations and levying
tribute on the people of Negros, was taken
Tuesday by the Sixth infantry, under Col
onel Byrne. The only means of reaching
the town was up an almost perpendicular
hill, covered with dense shrubbery and
1000 feet high. The Americans accom-
plished this under fire, although an officer
and several men were hit and rocks rolled
down upon them. The native strength was
estimated at 400. Many of the rebels were
wounded and captured, and twenty-one
were killed.
The shipping commissioner Of Manila. a
of stores and destroyed the Notifications.
The American forces captured a quantity
Filipino, hitherto in high standing, has
been arrested, charged with appropriating
ing monthly thereafter an assessment
from all the native sailors shipped from
this port. 1t Is represented that he held
commission in the insurgent army and
was raising funds for the insurrection, but
1t is suspected that his operations were
merely private blackmail.
The information resulting in the arrest
of the shipping commissioner reached the
port captain and chief of police through
sailor who Is not in sympathy with the
insurrection.
The Official Gazette, published at Tarlac.
which has been received here, contains
an order by Aguinaldo assembling the
Spanish civil prisoners and sick soldiers
at the ports of San Fernando. Union and
Dugapan for repatriation. The order stip-
ulates that vessels calling must fly the
Spanish or Red Cross flags.
Jamecilla. the Spanish commissioner, in
tends to ask Major General Otis for per-
mission to send ships.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-09-03
AS A SETTER OF TYPE.
4 Reminfscence of Robert Bonner in
the Office of the Hartford
COurant.

From the New York Sun.
There is an old-time printer in the gov
ernment printing office who worked or
the Hartford Courant when the late Rob
ert Bonner was setting type in that Of
flee tourist came along, he says,
and offered to bet $40 that he could set
more type than any man in the office
He told Mr.. Bonner that he was not a
marker to him in speed and that he was
afraid to put up his money. Mr.. Bonner
told the tourist that he was not bet
ting man, but that he would chance him
a ten-spot just to keep his hand in The
money was Put up and the two men got
down to their cases. In twenty hours and
twenty-eight minutes Mr.. Bonner had set
besides taking time to consume three
pieces of custard pie and two glasses of
milk Mr.. Bonner was recognized as one
of the swiftest printers in the country He
was the first man to enter a typesetting
contest in America. and it Is coincidence
that Leo Monheimer, the last to win one.
died within one week of Mr.. Bonner. The
greatest record Bonner ever made was
setting and correcting $4,000 ems in twen-
ty-four hours, an average of about 1876
ems per hour,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-09-03
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Is o Question Which Most People
Would Answer in the Af-


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