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salute was fired.
The big dry dock at tho naval sta

The big dry dock at tho naval sta
ton bids fair to go the way of tho
elevator ut Port Royai. Unfair dis
elimination is as deadly to gov
eminent dry dock that competes with
those enjoying political favor, rs it
is to an ideal seaport that completes
with the terminal port Of Il great rail
road systom. A few hundred feet
from tho mouth of the big dry dock
lio at anchor tho gunboats "W"sp"
aud "F[ist," converted yachts that
saw active service in Cuban waters,
and which arc awaiting over. hauling,
painting and general repairs. In
stead Of docking them here they are
to bo sent North to moro favored
docks that have better pull. Tho
treatment Of the Port Royal dry dock
has been little short Of Il National
outrage, and tho Senators from South
Carolina and the Congressman from
tho State owe it to their State to en-
list tho co. operation Of other delega-
tions from tho South in Il demand
for the immediate equipment Of com
pleto shops at tho Port Royal naval
station and the proper utilization Of
the splendid dry dock that has fallen
into innocuous dcsuetude.
The next day was devoted to the
official inspection Of tho phosphate
industry. The Coosuw Mining Com
pany provided an excellent boat the
"Rcliancc," and young Mr. Lopez,
whose father used to receive a SALARY
Of $4,000 from the Coosaw Com
pany in the hulcyon days Of it's mo.
nopoly, as manager OF thcir vast in.
forests, was master Of ceremonies and
a most attentive host. Ono plant
after another WAS visited, and the
Phosphate Commission saw the indus
try at ali its stages from tho drcdge
to the dry kiln. 1t is a big business,
and may be made tho subject Of an
article at another time whom it can
be moro fully treated than in the
compass allowed for this cursory
chronicle Of Il three days trip. AS
We ncured Beaufort in the twilight
after day of busy inspection, Gov
ernor McSwecncy called the party to
order on tho after deck and rcsolu-
tons Of thanks to Mr.. Lopez and tho
Coosaw company and to Supt. a. ".
Anderson Of tho Charleston and
Western Carolina Railway company
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22

Et,.. dti:; and tO4.--'J no Atlanta SpACim,,n
Solid Yes StibuiG Train of Pullman Siccpurs
and Coaches between Washington aud NJ
lnnt:t, also Pullman Slcepcrs between Ports.
mouth and Chester. s. &.
Gios. j aud 33.--t'IE he s. a. l.. EXprPsa,"
Solid Train, CDEchcS aud Pullman SlcrpurS
between Portsmouth and Atlanta. Company
olccrCrs between Columbia and Atlanta.
B, IN trains make immediate c0nnectio at
Atlanta for Montgomery, Mobile, Now Or
leans, TcXa* California, Mexico, tha;ta.
noOrn, Nashville, Memphis, MacGn, Florida,
For Tickets, SlecpcrS, and Information, "p
ply to Agents trW Is. Clements, q a., or
Joseph NJ. Brown, Gen. hgt., Pass ncpt.
Atlanta Gn.s
II. ST. JOHc>, NiccPrcS. and Gcnl NJ an auf
T.. MCl}EE, Gcnn superintendent. E&
IL. W. B. GLOVER, Tratlic r!unagCr. .&l\I
l.. =. y L. EN, Grul Passenger Agent &9E
GkNEEhL OEF1CES: PORTSMOUTH, vA&5@
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F E0rida Contra: 4 pen;nsular


Leave Ncwbcrry CO pm
Arrive 81 i,n
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Arrived at tho Beaufort station tho
party was transferred in hacks over
beautiful shell road couple Of
miles through the country to tho
town of Beaufort, whcyo wo were
lodged at tho Sea Island hotol which
is still conducted by Mr. and Mrs.
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Odcll. A supper of soft shell crabs,
shrimps and hot fish was greatly
relished by the party while the
smell Of the salt sea air was like n
tonic.
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Trains arrive and depart in Counha IL;
BlnndinS Street Station. Nos. - Mnd I6 carry
Pullman sleeping ears between New loili ANA
.IackSOn|ilir; II SO between Cincinnati ava
Jnck3On|lii", III A%nCVii!r, G1nI.ciinH W. II
tui,umn l'arl0r cars bclwCun jackSullVi,iu
and Tampa, and run solid trains f.Om Char.
10. u 10 Jacksonville.
nos. 33 .,nd5.. Kew Io;ii and Florida EX.
press. Pullman Drawing I.oum sIcaping car
DclwCCa Ian! pa, JuckSOnViiiu, StVann,.I II
Columbia, Washington ard New York.
Fo" iu"ihrr tniornanon apply 20
SlGAY. y. L. a,
Columbia, sc.
Lif, JK 4 L. a.,
Savannah, G.L.
l.. =. SiIliMAN, 4. &. p. ~,
Jacksonville, Fla.
a. o, MACDONEII., G. T.. ~,
JuckSOnvilir. Fiu.
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@ Nv y. m. train from Augusta makes close
Scnb0ard Air Line.
LloSc connection at Greenwood for az
J., p'i@n'S ing on :. 4. l.. and G. ana q. Railway, NHb
~ l'h' 'nnhnre with Southern Railway, An.
ior any Information relative to t!ckcls
rates. Hchfd dulcs address
W. j. CRAIG, Gen. Pas. Agt,
>, , Augusta, Ga.
''M EANEhS0N, Trht1io MannGef
,,Meadache and NeMyayofts cured by DR..
hlLES' PAIN PILLS. "Ono cont q dose
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INFUKMATIUN. 5EE7&s
Trains lCavil ChnrlC ST on at
arriving at ,oium bia at lI.tU
h:l"ttE Charleston ana
lhlnu%h sleeper on trf{sS28SSs
lt!i al :: y for ~
Bti,ncviliu itn /!
5. - y 10.
Tr,,> leaving G. Nli
between tOiEIubi;t
willie, BlnckaiIi:
J" ~ hAlEKsCSSkss''s3
S.sys I|R
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The Call Honolulu
a of the
desired by people
OF should be
select the
OF
rnent aim
a
o
other o
and al
$ Circuit
b
clos by the % ERIN 0
a
of
large Q o
the Of
ndn
alth nments while othe advoc
phat lie dlar
izeda "a 0
to
the n
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of in
should educational
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clause. which is a survival of ,servitude
altogether contrary to the spiri or the
age and perfectly unnecessary. The in
terests of the employers and con diuon or
labor market will be sufficiently pro
tected by adjustment of all obstacles
to free emigration of laborerS from all
countries including Japan.
T. To keep all the doors for free lahor
emigration wide open from japan and
other countries except China. Not TO IN
terfere with employers paying Tor the
passage of laborers should they ma II
possible without the penal clause.
s. ! favor universal suffrage for all
residents with sufficient educational quail
itications, disregarding allegianc e, place
of birth, race and color. This, however.
presently only for the purpose of cleo
ton of d large representative body in
tended to illuminate the GOVernt in re-
gard to the situation of the country and
real interests of the people.
NON WILLIAM o. SMITH, lawyer
III ex-Attorney General and ex-presi-
III dent of the Board Of HEALTH Homo
IA lulu; Hawaiian born.
/ A Territorial form of government
very much upon the lines laid down by
the Commissioners in the bill which they
to Congress
.. In my opinion the Judges of the
Courts of Record, Supreme Court and
Circuit Courts should be appointed; the
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people have become habituated to the ex-
ercise of the franchise.
Assuming universal suffrage the masses
are not apt to regard the selection of the
judiciary with the Importance needful,
since independent thought will be slow
to those who have not thought before.
If there be restricted franchise, the
choice would lie with property as OPP
posed to the people.
3. No. The Interpretation of the law
depends largely upon mental predisposi-
ton. The extension of American judicial
authority and principles requires intel
lectuality and temperament broad as the
fundamental and basic structure of
American law.
4. Federal officers should be appointed
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from the mainland or from among per-
sons resident, of known high regard for
American institutions, including the con-
stitution of the United States.
Primarily, those to whom is intrusted
the execution and expounding of Federal
laws should be in sympathy with and
hold undoubted allegiance to them.
Officers not Federal, from residents.
5. Appointed by the Governor in the
first instance. with provision for election
of successors.
6. No. Capital protects itself The
most engrossing problem of the age is
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but consultative voice. 1t will be elected
by all residents, disregarding color, race
and citizenship.
Q Appointed by the President of the
United States for life or long term.
g. For appointment of the judiciary the
President of the United States must not
be hampered by any other consideration
but the high moral character, integrity
and ability of individuals, whether pres
emily acting, local residents or new men
coming from the United States.
4. Indifferent, provided they be intel
ligent honest and progressive men.
5. Appointed by the Governor.
6. I am positively against the penal
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ments, as if the Governor was appointed
from the mainland and only the Presi-
dent to please he may import his rela-
tons and friends to fill the more inn
portant offices. regardless of the best in
terests and well wishes of the people of
the Territory. Such an independent course
would naturally engender hard feelings,
as was the case in the old colonial days.
1t is a wrong course to pursue 1t
takes away the peoples independence
whereas. they should be allowed as much
freedom here as in any Territory of the
United States If not, why?
6. l am in favor of a contract labor law
without a penal clause. AS the woeful
meaning of our present contract is inter
preted by some spiteful writers, although
not word of truth in them, yet their
writings are so extensively circulated they
will always count against us. hence I
would strike it out and stop their grumb-
ling and their holding us up to the world
as 'grasping, cruel unchristian slave
drivers / would strike 1t out for that
reason and have peace in the family.
7. l have this to say: If our present and
future Government will so favor our in
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HON. JOHN NJ T4ORNER, planter, Ku-
III kaiu, Hamakua, Hawaii:
1. A Territorial form of government.
Ga by all odds. and of the most liberal
Kind

Such, in fact. as are enjoyed by the
people of Territories on the mainland
Let them have plenty of freedom as
freedom is said to be Gods road to de-
velopment and civilization" Surely all
Territories require both.
When we undertake by force to reg
ulate the lives of other people we as
sumo responsibilities which Providence
has not placed upon us, and we thus
disregard that heavenly law that de-
mands Whatsoever ye would that men
should do to you, do We even so to them
This would apply to Hawaii, Porto
Rico, the Philippines and TO control our
actions with all the world.
q The Supreme Court should be appoint
ed, but only for a term of six or eight
years.
II Judges are elected but few are indie
pendent enough not to be swayed by cir-
cumstances that may arise to prevent or
assist in their reelection.
3. | have no personal objections to our
present judiciary If appointed or elected
as in answer to question .. In fact would
consider it judicious TO appoint and elect
them for filing the first judicial term UNI
der our Territorial government
4. Under a Territorial form Of govern
ment. as rule, the appOinteeS of the
President should be selected from resi-
man residing here knows more about the
wishes and what would be for the we'll
being Of the people than would a stranger
whose sympathies are not with the people
and cannot be until they become ac-
quainted.
Besides. it seems to me a people who
glory in freedom and independence as do
the people of the United States should
| abandon entirely the old English colonial
system of appointing from the main
land, the big officials for her colonies.
We have capable men here.
>. The officers of the Territories should
surely be elected by the people OF the
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save enough money at the rate of wages
prevailing in the home country are en-
abled to come here and at the higher rate
of wages prevailing soon pay off their
wages over those called for in the con-
tract | am employing five young men,
Portuguese. at the following salaries, viz. ::
$1l0. $50. s75 $40 and $40 per month, who
came here under contract.
s. can see no reason for changing our
present laws regarding the elective fran
chise.
To conclude, I would say that our pres
ent form of government is the result of
careful thought and study. Our laws were
framed by able men thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the situation.
Some laws, such as the license laws and
the navigation laws, need amendment to
would have been made under any circum-
stances under the old form of govern
ment
n WUNDENBERG, capitalist and
IL sugar stock holder, Honolulu.
1. An independent Government of
l. our own. as existed prior to the
overthrow; but as this seems to be
denied us, then some Territorial form in
which local self-government should be a
prominent feature
2. In my opinion, the Supreme Court
should be appointed by some local tri-
bunal say, for instance. the Legislature,
and should only be removed for cause by
the appointing power. AS for the Circuit
Court, | am opposed to the elective sys-
tenn when applied to the judiciary and 1
advocate that the same be appointed as
above. but for term of years, say four
years.
3. With a few exceptions, I think the
present judiciary should be retained, for
it will be a very difficult matter to re-
place them with men who so thoroughly
understand the traditions, prejudices and
requirements of this country; and in the
event of radical changes which are apt
to be made in our laws the present jul
dietary would or ought to be invaluable in
preventing the establishment of laws in
consistent with our requirements.
T. From residents of the proposed Ter
ritory by all means.
5. should certainly prefer to have the
officers of the
Territory elect
-. ed by the peo-
ELECT pie, and 1t is to
rho;x o be hoped that
Inelr oWn he U nit
Governor. D ,,i1' So congress on l,
clear to allow
us to elect our
own Governor.
g. am not and never have been in favor
of the penal features of the contract sys-
tenn. The vagrant laws, if properly APP
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Penal
Contract Laws Are
Disgraceful.

Wipe out the disgraceful statutory laws
called 'DenaI contract laws" They
should have no place in the laws of
American territory.
7. This is scarcely within my province,
but | think free white labor can be Sc
cured and that proper wages can be paid
and the stock companies still avoid bank
The climatic conditions do not seem, to
me unfavorabe
s. All Hawafians proper should be Civ
en- suffrage Internationally. Asiatics,
whether imported or born here, should
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THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS THAT
WERE PUT TO THE HAWAIIANS

government OPINION suited for the f7o0o1au Islands?
bohbe
1c cor aolu.4e au1to c 0 Of a Of
d. Vol fn50rt o. judiciary regarded
out principle or utility II al feeling?
Do consider TO urnStta officer
the IN of form o.
ra1gu o e Of mainland?
should appointed
G0yuoy elected people?
Ar O the penal contra
suggestion TO matc protect
Ha7c make il
Client Lblr f0r the n6dSO Oarlu al
S 4arOb u
granted? Ho~oHms 0Atr
he uaHg or 1ncS2
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laws against contract labor and assisted
immigration. There is no "raison d'etre"
for such legislative stupidities
s. | do not favor a franchise restricted
except by reason of illiteracy. l cannot
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Justices of the Supreme Court to hold Of
flee FOR life and the Circuit Judges for a
term of years-both to be subject to i'm
parchment. l think that the elective sys-
TEN would not be well in view of the pres
ent condition of population.
g. l am in favor of the retention in of
flee of the present Justices and Judges
of the Courts of Record. The incumbents
are men of ability and integrity and are
familiar both with the judicial system of
these islands and of the United States.
4. | do consider that it would be best
that the Territorial officers be appointed
from among residents of the Territory.
Organized government has been main
tanned in these islands for many years
and there is sufficient material from
which to select competent and well quail
flied persons to fill the Territorial offices.
s. l approve of the system recommended
by the Commissioners, viz. that the Gov
ernor be appointed by the President of the
United States and that the other princi-
pal officers be appointed by the Governor
with the approval of the Hawaiian Sen
ate.
and 7. I am not in favor of retaining
the penal contract system which has here
tofore been enforced in these islands.
AS to the best provisions to be made in
the future for agricultural laborers / be
love that if is
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piled, would in a large measure compen-
safe for the loss of the contract, system.
talked and written on ever since / can
remember Numerous experiments have
been tried and nearly all have proved ran
ures wi the exception Of the Chlhese ana
Japanese.
s. 1t is my opinion that if Hawaiians
are compelled to become Americans
against their will the very least that can
be done is to give them the rights OF
Americans. The property qualification
imposed since the PRONUNCIATION OF the
constitution of 1887 and also recommended
by the commission appointed by the
United States to draft the proposed laws
for Hawaii is a clear injustice TO the
Hawaiians. and was intended in the first
place for no other reason than to prac-
tically disfranchise the natives
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understand why
a n Y n a t i V e
born Hawaiian
should be de-
prived of his
rights in that
respect for any
reason what
ever which does
NOT in lika man
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! present Judges of the Supreme Court on
account of their valuable experience IN
the past history of Hawaiian jurlspru-
dence.
L. From residents of the Territory for
the most part, Men who are, intimately
acquainted with the people and the coun-
try will do the best service.
3. BY the Governor.
6. The penal contract labor laws should
be abolished.
No protection is needed if the employ
ers' treat their laborers well and give
them good homes in place of the present
Z. Assisted labor from Europe should
be permitted to enter under contract
s. All native-born men of whatever
race should have suffrage on the same
conditions as the whites.
PROFESSOR F. A. HOSMER. president
~ of Oahu College, Punahou, Oahu.
l. Territorial form of government
2. In my opinion they should be ap-
pointed for life or during good be-
havior.
3. On principle, favor the retention of
the present judiciary in Office.
4. l have the greatest confidence in the
sound sense of President Mckinley, who
will decide this matter for us:
8. Should prefer to follow our own local
constitution as far as possible.
6. / am not in favor of retaining the
penal contract labor laws.
I. The best solution of our labor problem
appears to me to be cooperation, such as
can be found to-day on the Eva and hona
plantations.
5. Under present conditions suffrage
should be limited as provided in the con-
stituton of the republic of Hawai-.
n L. WIGHT, president Wilder Steam
ship Company, Honolulu.
l. The form now existing.
Ns Q Our courts are honest. 1 prefer
to see no changes.
3. do.
4. From residents of the proposed Ter
ritory.
81 prefer our present system of ap-
pointment.
G. l am in favor of present labor laws.
The contracts are fully understood by the
laborers before they are entered into.
There is no compulsion used in the max
ing of these contracts. Men who do not
sign contracts have no trouble in securing
work on plantations, but when work is
scarce the free laborers are discharged.
The contract insures to labOrers regular
employment, a house, fuel, water (Where
water is scarce and medical attendance,
all free of cost. 1t insures to employer
stated number of men al stated wages.
I. l can see no fault in our present sys-
TEN. Smart, provident men do not need
assistance N
uznsz.uzxnszzsczzzs..zu-nz coming to this
Penal country, nor do
4 they need con-
Contract Is tract with an
4 Necessary. cure s t V
work at good
wages.
/ m p rovident.
lazy or stupid men need to be assisted to
come to the country, and d penal contract
is necessary to secure their services after
arrival
Young men who have not been able to
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how labor shall
be protected -
not alone from
motives of jus
ii c 2, b u I I o
solve a QueS-
ton Wit a ! to
I h e endurance
of free govern
ment.
Il StaTutOrV laws
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dustries as to
permit them TO
get labor where
1t is to be had,
then there Will
be no check to
our material
prosperity, but
If our Govern
ment continues
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TON. p. C. JONES, vice president of
the Bank of Hawaii, Honolulu.
III l. Territorial for the present I'M
Ia til we have a sufficient population
to form State.
9 I would prefer appointments for both
Supreme and Circuit courts to be for me-
as 1 am of the opinion we would get
much better service.
8. l do.
4. In most cases 1 much prefer that
selection be made from residents OIL the
5. | would prefer that they be. elected
by the people for the reason that II would
give the Governor too much power 20
have all the appointments in his hands-
6. l am in favor of abolishIng the
penal clause l believe that employers
CT labor can be protected by adopting
profit-sharlng and similar means OIL CIV,
ing the laborer an interest OF some kind
in the enterprise.
I. l would have first-class man Sc
to Investigate the labor problems and
make reports from time to time, suggest
ing where good men who will settle IN
the country can be procured and terms
and conditions upon which they can De
induced to come to the islands
s. l approve of giving TO every NAIVE
born Hawaiian universal suffrage. Ihey
should have all the privileges thal are
granted to everybody else.
nEV. sERENO E. BISHOP, preacher
and editor of The Friend. Hawaiian
w born.
IL l. Representative, if with LIMITED
suffrage
If with universal suffrage, then 1T would
far better be by a Governor and Council
appointed by the President.
There will be admirable government il
the Legislature is elected. as hitherto, by
the more capable and trustworthy class
of citizens.
If the large class of natives, who are
unthrifty and childish, are permitted to
control the Legislature, then good gov
eminent will be impossible. Demagogues
and bosses will rule.
In that case, the men of capital will
be compelled to buy up the Legislatures,
which they can easily do.
2. Appointive. The Supreme Judges for
life, subject to impeachment for corrup-
ton or for incapacity.
8. 1t would be desirable to retain the
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Hawaiian
Rulers Relics
Auctioned.

ner affect any other citizen.
We have taken their country and their
flag, abrogated their monarchial institu-
tons, sold the relics of their kings at
pubic auction instead of donating them
TO the Bishop Museum. Let US be salts
lied and leave them at least the inesti-
mable privilege of freemen to vote for
incompetent legislation