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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

The probabilities are that the long.
er delay in the establishment of Ha-
waii the more favorable for home
rule, and conservative policy will
be the ultimate decision of Con.
gress If that honorable body be
sufficiently enlightened mainly
through the masses of visitors who,
during the past year or so, have
seen our conditions and appreciated
our capabilities of conduct, even I'M
der the sudden wrench of loss of
sovereign nationality and honored
flag. Patience, perseverance and
good conduct will win the day even
against gold and greed.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

Rather have the level headed,
though possibly unregenerate men,
who do not attend the Central Union
Church, and who possibly signed
the petitions for lottery, call upon
Mr.. Dole and his police to serve the
stock gamblers as the 'che fa," do
mino and Russian War" gamblers
are served, for they are doing for
more harm to morals and business
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

Annexation came aud the boom in
sugar; but righteousness has been
forgotten in the deal. Conditions
have been reversed and we find the
Thurstons, Baldwins, Warehouses;,
and Dillingha ans doing little pro-
noting on their own account, not a
lottery, oh, dear! neverl! Perish the
thought.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

The dread of lottery led the
brethren aforesaid to depose the
Queen and subvert "the best govern
ment these islands ever had" or
ever will have Now in place of a
lottery we have stock gambling of
the worst description, and already
we discern the excitement and fever
ishness of a community seeking to
become suddenly rich without labor.
Legitimate business is bound to suf-
fer as all history shows Ruin and
disgrace must be the aftermath.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

a promoter, has bought seat in the
stock board, the better to dispose OF
the shares of the company.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

The indications are that the anti
expansionists are gaining ground
and that the Democrats favor either
a pure statehood, colonial form of
government or simple protector
ate for Hawaii with absolute local
home rule, and the retention OF our
own shipping laws in view of the
possible adoption OF the "open door"
policy OF the Orient in the course of
few years.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

That he is perfectly willing to allow
us to run on as we are we'll knowing
that no serious injury can befall us
from over the seas, and so far as in
ternal matters are concerned, he, as
lawyer, has no objection to see the
pockets of the lawyers filed through
our disputes for, as rule, they are
a spendthrift race aud cause coin to
circulate.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

Must we prescribe the remedy ap-
piled against the lottery? Will it
be necessary to throw down Mr.
Dole and the "best government" of
Mr.. Stevens, in order to stay the
ruin that must follow in the wake Of
stock gambling. The INDEPENDENT
would not have the crime OF 1898
against Hawaii repeated.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25
SIG. $22.5O. S25

These stoves are absolutely
non-explosive and free from
odor. So clean are they that
a meal can be cooked in the
parlor and the stove wheeled
out, and no one know that
cooking had been going on.
They are very economical also
and are just the thing for
small families and light house
keeping. Since we introduced
them many improvements have
been made to this new lot and
they are now perfect.
We have also left a very
few of the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

To aid in securing this consumma-
ton the six cents per ton assessment
on sugar will travel some distance
even if consumers have to suffer.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

But seriously we think that both
Presidents are sin a corner" wonder
ing which is the real ruler of the ISL
ands. We hope that no civil strife
or rebellion will result from this
dilemma of the uncrowned rulers.
We are aware that Mr.. Theo. Ian
sing was elected unopposed yes
terday to vacant seat in the Sen
ate OF Hawaii; but if Mr.. William
Mckinley is our ruler, is there such
a thing existing as the Senate of
Hawaii?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

1t further follows, as a matter of
course, that the legislature to be
elected in September next will select
the next president in succession to
Mr.. Dole, aud that every effort will
be made by his friends to elect
majority of the Senate in order tn at
no successor shall be elected, as he
cannot succeed himself, and he con-
sequently will be entitled to hold
over until his successor is elected,
on account of the dead lock-
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25
Timely Topics.
IMPROVED
BLUE FLAME
OIL STOVES

and we have just received a
large shipment of these justly
famous stoves in three sizes,
which we offer at the follow
ing prices:
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

If there is then, it exists because
the Constitution of Hawaii is still in
force and operative, and if this is so,
and unless Congress provides us new
laws before March 18th, it stands to
reason that registration for voters
under our constitution and electoral
laws must commence on April 1st.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-25

That BANKRUPT STOCK must be c
at ruinous prices, even for Bankrupt Stock
White Sheeting 1O-4, Zoe yard, worth 35c
Brown Sheeting, lO-4 l79c yard, worth SOC
Towels, full size, 75c per doz, worth ST 80
White cotton shifting, 70 yards for $lOO
Brown cotton, % yards for Sl.OO
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
PLEA FOR ARBITRATION.

London July 26.-"The Daily Mail" this morn
fng. in a rather strong editorial on the Alaskan
boundary disputes. contends that the interpre-
tation Of the treaty is pre-eminenty a matter
for arbitration. Yet" says THE Daily Mall,
The United States declines to arbitrate simply
because the political pressure from the Pacific
States IS so strong that the President fears MS
reelection might be endangered If he took the
just course.
I'VE would not be misunderstood. Canada
asks no concessions but only for what she con-
sders her own by right. and she is so confident
OF her case that she is ready TO 60 before any
international tribunal Reciprocal concessions
are talked Of. but why should Canada pay a
high price for what seems to be her own?
whenever the United states has proposed
arbitration OF any dispute, England has In
variaby acceded. Why should the United
States to-day hang back unless they feel that
their case is weak? The United States have
the reputation Of being hard bargainers. That
is all very well. and we have often made con-
cessions 10 them simply because we did not de-
sire 10 quarrel over trihes. but here the vital
interests Of Canada are concerned, and 1t must
be clearly understood that we cannot sacrihce
Canada. We want justice. and an open port or
two is not Justice"
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26

In 1857 he was elected Secretary OF State. being
one OF the youngest men who ever held that
office. while in the next year he became a Regent
OF the University Of the State Of New Iork, ana
received the degrees OF A. VI. and Ii. D.
The Mayor OF New-York nominated him presi-
dent OF the Croton Aqueduct Board in 1850. but ne
defeated by the Board OF Aldermen In the
same year he was defeated by the people can
didate for Eector-at-Large al the head OF the
Breckenridge electoral ticket In lS2 ne was elect
Of the city. and the following year was reelected
for full term Of three years.
He for the Assembly In 1855 and Was Slecteu
While in the Assembly he drafted the first Eight
Hour Workday bill. which was defeated by % ayes
to 81 He drafted and carried through tne
statute for the prevention OF cruelty TO animals
and the act establishing the New York Free Oh
ege. In 1856 Mr.. Tucker was again elected sur
rogate by majority Of 1880 votes the only otner
1900 votes During his term as Surrogate ne pre-
pared and published fuckers Surrogate Court
Reports" which are recognized as an authority IN
the legal profession. and frequently referred 10 III
the notes OF the Court OF Procedure.
Without his knowledge Judge Tucker was named
as corporator in the charter Of the Bowling Green
prises OF the Tweed ring When informed OF his
election he promptly declined. thus saving hiinselt
from being identified with the downfall OF the
From 1868 until 1875. with the exception OF being
Supervisor Of the Census In 1874, Judge tucker
practsed law in this city In 30 ne was one i Of
assisted In founding Irving Hall. whlch stampedeu
the municipal elections - .
Arizona. where he remained until Iss5. pSurihs
his stay West he held the Offices of United States
Commissioner and Commissioner OF the Suprene
Court. Upon his return ne accepted piace pSss IN II,
the Health Board. which he held until 1S6 In
that year ne prominently identihed with the
mayoralty campaign OF Henry Geerge on yoss me ne
has not taken any active part in pubic matters
He leaves a widow and one son.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
MAZET AND MOSS CONFERRING.
THEY SAY THE PROBE is TO GO DEEP INTO
SEVERAL CITY DEPARTMENTS

THEY SAY THE PROBE is TO GO DEEP INTO
SEVERAL CITY DEPARTMENTS
Assemblyman Mazet, chairman OF the Assembly
Investigating Committee is having daily consulta-
tions with Frank Moss, OF the committees counsel
In preparation for the sessions Of the committee
next week when testimony is 10 be taken In the
courtroom Of Part TX OF the Supreme Court, IN the
County Courthouse. Mr.. Mazet and Mr.. Moss de-
cline 10 tell what lines OF inquiry are 70 be pursued
but they assert that the probe will be inserted deep
INTO several of the city departments. MI. MOSS
Yesterday gave out the following extract from one
OF the letters he had received from an employe
in one Of the city departments
81 come in contact with hundreds Of Democrats
and many Of them voted the Tammany ticket since
they cast their frst vote, and they will tell me or
any other man with whom they are acquainted that
IL there was an election for Mayor next November
that Tammany would get left by large majority {
and a great many OF them are rich and lnnuehtaI
men They are dsgusted with King croker ,
RUE, The only way 10 get New-Iork u e, an
the FIVE bOrouehs) out Of the clutches OF CIohenI
and Carroll and Freedman would be 70 nave az
the heads Of departments elected. ana II IS ths
fervent PRAYER OF many that you VIII recQnlneiu ~
such legislation There is not ConmlssloHsrI. ~. IN III
NeU,-York today who would be elected They
are incompetent and the character OF many Woulu
NOT stand public scrutiny. II would be pressing
for the honest. upright citizens OF New otk II
the Governor would call an extra session OF uIe
Ieeslaturo and .egislate Mayor and all out, OF
Office and elect their successors next NoNeHlDei'
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
COMMENT OF ENGLISH PAPERS.

London July 25.-All the morning papers de-
vote editorials TO the closing Of the 1nterna-
tional Peace Conference at The Hague, and note
with satisfaction the progress made In the di-
rection of arbitration which. cheapened by the
institution Of a permanent court Will tend 10
q more wide resort to arbitration In minor dis
putes. and II successful. will accustom the
Powers TO its gradual extension TO more serious
matters In other respects. they declare. the
Conference achieved little but that. as The
Times" says was not the fault OF the Confer
ence. for the Cars project was impracticabie.'
THE Standard" expresses the opinion edi-
toriallv that the British Government will not
countenance the reassembling OF the Peace
Conference. since "it would be summoned chieny
70 condemn methods. practices and appliances
which we prefer to employ"
The correspondent Of The Times" at the
Hague saws: THE delegates TO the international
Peace Conference are quite buoyant at the ul-
boned for results achieved. Sir Julian PaunCe-
fote thinks that despite the failure OF the dis
armament plan il will be difficult TO continue
aiming on the same scale as before; while no"
that n permanent Court OF Arbitration Is pro,
vided for at trifing cost conflicting States VIII
No more turn their backs arbitration than
would hungry man fail 10 enter a restaurant
providing good cheap fare
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
GIDEON J. TUCKER DEAD.
HE WAS SECRETARY OF STATE, EDITOR,
LAWYER AND SURROGATE.

Gideon J. Tucker ex-Secretary OF State Of New
York. died yesterday afternoon at his home. No.
Is2 West Eighty-fourth-st He was seventy-three
years old. and had been I'll for several months.
Mr.. Tucker born in New-York in 1896 For
over a century his family has been prominent in
this city. His great-grandfather Henry Tucker.
was Of the signers OF the Constitution. and
was the colleague OF Aaron Burr in the Legislat-
ures OF 1900 and 1901. His grandfather was Tam
many member OF the Legislature In the thirtes
Mr.. Tucker received a common school education
and In 1874 began the study OF law in the office OF
Francis B. Cutting. He was admitted TO the bar
in l&7 and after being defeated for the Legislature
in 1851 he became in the following year a
clerk In the State Controllers Office at Albany
year later he was appointed clerk in the New
York Custom House. but in a short time returned
to Albany as Editor OF The Argus" In 1855 he
sold his interest in that paper and founded The
New-York Daily News" as morning newspaper.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
ALDERMEN DELAY THE COMMITTEE.

Alderman Bridges. who has declared that ne
was not treated fairly when the Raleigh arrived
here from Manila, took occasion to air his views
Yesterday when the resolution allowing the Dewey
Reception Committee 10 incur liabilities In excess
Of 1900 without public bidding or advertising for
contracts came up before the Board OF Aldermen.
He voted against the resolution and was followed
in a ike action by two other OF the Brooklyn
Aldermen One of them said there plenty of
time TO advertise. and the other declared that the
spending Of such large sum as $4,000 might be
Followed by scandals similar 10 those IN which the
Columbian Celebration Committee was hVoVeu
several years ago. 80, r.. III. 90. -, =.
The resolution again held up for lacK OF me
necessary votes There were 80 ayes ana o noes
recorded. To ADOPT the resolution there shou4d
have been forty-eight favorable votes cast
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
TURKEYS HALTING ACTION
AGREES TO ONLY OPTIONAL ADHESION
TO ARBITRATION.
ABOUT HALF THE POWERS EXPECTED TO
SIGN THE CONVENTION AT ONCE
AMERICANS GAIN A POINT.


SIGN THE CONVENTION AT ONCE
AMERICANS GAIN A POINT.
The Hague. July 25.-At the plenary sitting
OF the Conference this afternoon, in difference
10 Sir Julian Pauncefote head OF the brl'ish
delegation. and in order TO secure unanimity
the Danish delegates consented that the reler-
ence 10 the landing Of cables be struck out OF
the list contained in Article LII OF the con-
vention on the laws OF war.
Turkhan Pacha, head OF the Turkish deiega-
tion made formal adhesion to the arbitration
convention on condition that Turkeys recourse
thereto be purely optional
II is understood that about half the powers
including those forming the Dreiouno. VIII s'e"
the arbitration convention Immediately
An arrangement has been agreed 10 Win re-
gard to the objection raised by the American
delegates tn the International Peace Conference
10 the use OF the word duty" in Article HANI
% the general act in way that would Imply
any obligation on the part Of the Uhlteu ''"e
to interfere in disputes between European uoE
ernments. and vice versa The word duty Is
retained but on the motion OF the American
delegation defnitve declaration is inserted liia'
nothing in the convention shall Impose an ooii
cation upon the United States TO interfere ="
Furonean affairs or vice versa. This arrange
ment will be presented to the Plenary CONFER
ence this afternoon.
1t has been decided that the various con'e
tions shall remain open for signature oy the
several Powers until December 81. ls9@
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
GREAT RESULTS ACHIEVED.
WHAT THE AMERICAN DELEGATES THINK
az, r1Iu, cONrFRFNCF's WORK

WHAT THE AMERICAN DELEGATES Ihi-'fN
OF THE CONFERENCES WORK
The Hague. July 25.-wlliam T. Stead maze
tho following statement to-day regarding the
views Of American delegates on the results Oh '"e
Disarma ment Congress: ~
"I have seen the American delegates ana 'hey
ta1ted freely about the Conference. but refused
N make a statement about the results oelofe '"e
conforencA rises The following, however may
he accented es a fairly accurate summary Oi '"e
views they entertain:
THE Conference achieved a great success
,,,cb ,reater than the delegates anticipated
and the result was achieved largely oy '"e
amour propre Of capable men from all parts Oh
the world determined TO accomplish S'''e
worth their assembling together.
.eThe result surprised all OF them ana '"e
magnitude of the gains is l1nperie0'''
stood even by the Conference.
..rbe establishment of a permanent court OF
Arbitration on the American principle OF re
,,,s,on Mus the French declaration of the duty
., ,eu+rals-to recommend disputing powers 10
resort IN the arbitration court rather tnan 10
var-represents vast progress In the eV@u''on
~ human society. The recognition OF the uu'S
N renresent 10 disputants the desraoiIlty OF re-
sorting 10 the arbitration court entails no ooii-
cation on the Americans inconsistent VIII 'iiei'
traditional policy. This is made aosoiutei! cIe@i
~, tbe declaration signed by the American deie-
cation read in full at the Conference to-day anu
entered on the records -.
"Nr Low was busily engaged to-day upon 'ne
elaboration OF the final act recording the WORN
or the Conference Captain Crozier Is nluch au'
n,red for his plucky fight in support OF MS
oroendnant 10 the Russian resolution on dunn
dunn bullets.
THE relations between the American and other
deIepates-notaby the English. German and
Russian-have been extremely friendly. Inc
EngIishmen and Americans acted throughout
almost like a toint delegation. This was que
10 no ARRANGEMENT or direction but soleIy pe-
cause both nations found common ground OF de-
fence common interests. civilization ana hu-
manity. ,,L ,,ooo,a.
,ouad N support the Americans was the reso-
Iution forbidding the capture Of private property
al sea To this the English representatives were
nor onnosed but the British Cabinet being
divided the delegates had instructions re-
garding the matter and abstalned from taking
action. ,, ..
"After the Arbitration Convention is signed !,
will probably be open 10 the adhesion OF all
other Powers not represented at the Confer
ence on condition that no original sigpatory OF
the Convention object This right TO blackDal
anv Power wishing TO join the convention was
insisted upon by Italy. in order TO prevent the
adhesion Of the Pope. and by England. on ac-
count Of the TransvaaL II Is hoped that all the
South American States Will come IN
1T ts the unanimous opinion of all the Ameri-
can delegates that the Conference begins ne "
epoch and that the good seed now soWn VIII
bear a rich harvest hereafter.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
JOHN BELL

John Bell. OF the firm Of j. Bell & Co. carpenters
and shipbulders. died at his home No 81 west
Eleventh-st yesterday morning.
Mr.. Bell was born in Philadelphia June Is, 1893
He received his early education in Jersey City.
After travelling extensively he came 10 this city
In 1857 and began work as a carpenter In 1854 ne
went into business for himself and for thirty hve
wears he was az the head of the firm OF J. Bell q
Co. at No. White-st. He was a charter member
OF the New-Jersey Yacht Club. which was founded
in 1872 and for many years was actively connected
with the Pavona Yacht CLUB.
because OF tumor Mr. Bell was taken TO the
PRESBYTERIAN Hospital on March "a. Death resulted
only after a painful illness He leaves WIDOW ana ana
a SON who II a choir boy in Grace Church: The
funeral will take place the home OF the family.
No 50 West Eleventh-st, al o'clock this evening.
The burial will be at Albany, y. \.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
THE TENSION RELIEVED
,.,.sKAN BOUNDARY SITUATION LESS
ACUTE.
,vsr-1r OF DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS IN
wAsHINGToN-sTATUs OF THE CUES
T1oN EXPLAINED BY sECRE-
TARY HAX

IAh1
washington. July 25.-The acuteness of the
,askan boundary situation has been so much
-,,,sved as a result of the conferences yester-
sav between Secretary Hay and the British
charge dAffaires. Mr. Tower. that those who
,ove taken the most active part In the negotia-
,ons feel they can leave the city for summer
,,acation Mr.. Hay Will go within few days
I'D Mr. Tower starts tomorrow night for New
,ort where he will establish the British En-
hossv for the rest OF the summer
ono Of the effects Of renewing direct negotia-
,,ons IN Washington is TO make 1t certain that
che Anglo-American Joint High Commission
cannot reassemble in Quebec on August Z. That
date is only a week of. and as yet Great Britain
has not named a Commissioner TO take the place
~ Lord Herschell. The purpose now is to Sc
cure some mode Of settling the boundary ques-
,,on and thus clear the way for meeting OF
the Commission late in the fall.
The strong language used by Sir Wilfrid Lau-
,,er and Sir Charles Upper has not found ex-
nression in the official negotiations which are
proceeding with every outward evidence OF good
Will.
The boundary dispute was the chief topic OF
discussion at the Cabinet meeting to-day. Sec
retary Hay explained the status of the direct ne
gotiations IN progress with Mr.. Tower' ana sa4u
he was not without hope that this veXed ques-
,ion would be settled. Great Britain now seems
willing to consider the proposal Of the Ohl'eo
States TO give Canada the privilege OF port ol
entry. while retaining absolute sovereignty over
the Lynn Canal and II is on proposition OF
This kind that the hope of a settlement Is paseu. %
The speeches OF Sir Wilfrid Laurier and olr
Charles Tupper came up incldentaIy at tIe 80 80
49, ,oeatin, but no serious attention was gwen
N them Settlement by direct negotiation WouIu
he the easiest as well as the most sausIactoiS
rnetbod OF disposing Of this question, and such d
settlement. from the facts developed al to-uay :
Cabinet meeting is regarded as by no means I'M
possible. ,s.s ~ o,raal from
Fort Wrangel Alaska. for help for forty oesu-
int miners arriving there over the EdinoISoi. .
,vaN The Government advices reported tha' ina
over one hundred NOR cases were 10 tollo" aliI' %
y,bfA there is no specific appropriation that VIII VIII
nove- the case the result Of the discussion was
,pat means will be provided by the Government
10 get them 10 their homes
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
A VAIL FROM THE AGRARIANs.
RECIPROCITY TREATY CALLED AN ENoR-
NOUS BLUNDER"


Paris July 25-The "Republique FRANCHISE" :"
referring 10 the reciprocity treaty between
France and the United States. signed at Wash
ington yesterday. says
washington dispatches announce the con-
summation Of the Franco-American treaty. An
enormous blunder. against which we endeav-
ored 10 put the Government on its guard mas
thus been consummated: and NM Millerand and
Delcass4 have betrayed French industry ana
agriculture TO the United States, and in these
two branches Of our national production ruins
will be heaped on ruins
True. the treaty has not yet been ratified;
and we affirm that il will not be without dis
cussion Industrial and agricultural associa-
tons on every side are indeed. becoming agl-
tated, and manifold protests are being made
and when the Chamber reassembles the Gov
eminent will find itself face 10 face with an
opposition formidaby equipped with arguments
and which will energetically lay bare the fatal
consequences Of the convention which so cruelty
betrays French interests"