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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
TRIBAL FRICTION.
Outbreaks and Quarrels Between the
Two Samoan Factions.

Outbreaks and Quarrels Between the
Two Samoan Factions.
Commissioner Trip in relating the
incidents of the work of the commits
sion in Samoa, speaks of outbreaks and
quarrels between the two factions after
the disarmament growing out of the
high state of feeling existing between
them. The following account from the
Samoa Weekly Herald, gives a good
idea of the causes and character Of
these outbreaks.
On July 6, at Safotu. while the COM
missioners' were in fono house, a par
ty of Mataafa men presented their
Taalolos, as representatives of the
whole district At the same time or
Immediately afterwards a band Of
Tanu adherents came forward with
their present of food. This the young
men of the Mataafa party resented. The
sons of the young Tanu chiefs who car
ried sticks instead of head knives, had
given the knives to their followers of
lower rank to be carried. This they did
to show that in their estimation the
sons of the Mataafa chiefs were on the
same social plain as their own common
people. A row arose. and the food of
the Taaloola together with stones. were
thrown on both sides. The chiefs. who
were not parties in the dispute, sue
ceeded in separating the contestants
but not until one young fellow was
severely cut in the back with a knife
The chiefs aDOlOgiZsd to the commits
siOners for the outbreak for which they
were not in the least responsible. and
which was due to a mOnentary out
burst of anger.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the Directors of the Homo
lulu Rapid Transit & Land Company,
held at the companys office on the LIST
instant, an assessment of ten (1O) per
cent was levied on the capital stock of
the company, due and payable at the
company's office, No. All Fort street,
Honolulu, from and after this date.
The shares upon which any assess
ment may remain unpaid after thirty
800 days from this date will be de-
clared delinquent.
j. A. GILMAN,
Secretary II. r. 7. & L. Company.
Honolulu, II. l., July 5, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
Only THE BEST

We are agents for the East
man Kodak Co. and carry a
complete line Of goods manu-
featured by them.
: Our developing and print
ing department is in charge of
a first class operator, who will
explain to our patrons how to
handle any article used in
photography.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
MODERN SYSTEM COMING
Mr. Cassidy says lie win Satisfy the
Public and Tells How lie VIII do IT,.
The New Switchboard.

Carpenters are rushing work ON the
burnt part of the telephone office, which
will be occupied by the fine new
switchboard purchased by Mr.. Cassidy
on the Coast.
when we are all set says Mr.. Cas-
sidy, I'VE will have one of the best
equipped telephone offices i'm the world
| feel certain that we are now on the
road to giving complete satisfaction to
our subscribers
When all is completed the town will
have the latest improved system. 1t
will be metallic all the ground wires
coming up. Each instrument will have
two wires, completing circuit Con-
nection with central is Immediately oh
tanned by simply removing the receiver
from the instrument In this respect
the scheme is much like that now in
service at Waikiki, except that it is an
Improvement in several minor ways.
The main big advantage is that no
sounds from the central Office come into
the telephone while a person is calling
a number. Each line is cut off absolute
~ from the others and there is no such
thing as hearing a multitude of voices
calling at once.
Mr.. Cassidy states that the switch
board is now on the way and may be
expected by one of the earliest steam
ers. An expert will come down to in
stall it. The lines will be gradually.
but as rapidly as possible, transferred
from the old board to the new. There
will be room on the new board for more
operators and there will not in future
be the strain in the central office that
has been so VeXatious to both ends of a
calling line in the past.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
ENGLISH NAVAL MECHANICS.

The English bluejackets call the ad-
miral in command of fleet the raj "
according the the Cornhill. The captain
is called the skipper" or the old man.
first lieutenant, number one gun
merry lieutenant, 'gunnery Jack" nav
igating lieutenant, the MASTER" (the
obsolete actual title); chaplain, SKY
pilot" devil dodger," fire escape"
chief engineer, the chief" paymaster,
''pusser," (from purser the title in for
mer days.; assistant paymaster, clerks,
etc, ink singers" quill drivers" sur
geon, "sawbones," pills" dock" gun
ner, "wads;" boatswain, pipes" car
penter chips" "gatemaker," wood
spoiler;" master at arms. "jaundy"
(gendarme); ships corporals, crush
err" marines, "jOllies." The generic
term for the bluejacket himself is flat
foot" or if an elderly man, "shellback !"
Jack Tar" is a creation of the lands
man, and as such is never used in the
service Although perhaps Jack" is
admissible as in contradistinction to
Tommy Atkins
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
FOR sALE-A BARGAIN.

Family carriage horse prince
Henry" a good roadster, fast but gem
tie, suitable for a lady to drive.
Two seated surrey, single harness, lap
robes, everything complete.
Elegant, upright grand Fisher
piano" good as new, at half price.
Apply to Frank e. Nichols, Office Of
Wall. Nichols Company Limited.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
JOHN RAKER,s OPINION.

John T. Baker has written to friends
here that the best way to get to the
volcanic flow is via Kawaiahae horse
back to Waimea and from there up to
Humuula He describes this as the
easiest and most certain route to take.
The letters are addressed to prominent
native friends.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
NOTICE.

Joe Galiano, formerly of the Occiden-
tai hotel, San Francisco, has taken
charge of the Hawaiian hotel barber
shop, where he will be pleased to see
his friends
lie has held first chair in the Silent
barber shop this city.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
NOTICE.

The restaurant formerly owned by
Charles Lind is now owned by zee
Chong. The place is being renovated,
and will be ready for business on Sat
urday, July /, 1899.
Meals served from a. m. to a. M
Best meals in the city; open day and
night.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
GREEN RIVER
The Whisky Without a Headache

"Tred Natures Sweet Restorer - pure old
whiskey No headache in its wake, no lassitude
in It's use, and whether to make mrth at the ban
quet board or give comfort in the hushed cham
Der of the SICK it is always safe to use that which
is known to register 100 per cent in purity.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
KODAKS and
CAMERAS

Everyone who has ever
done any work in Photog-
raphy will appreciate the
many advantages obtained by
using a Camera made by the
Reichenbach, Morey & Will
Co. The Alta Camera has
no equal for simplicity, dura-
bility and cheapness. We
guarantee them. Prices run
from SIS upward.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27
CASTLE & COOKE, LIMITED
Commission rIerchants.
SUGAR FACTORS.

81 LAX F<AO Il ON9 .
AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
The Koloa Agricultural Co.
The Fulton Iron Works, st. Louis,
Missouri.
The Standard Oil Co.
The George f. Blake Steam Pumps.
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Mutual Life In
surance Co., of Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance Co., Of
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co., of Lon
don.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-27

FINE STATIONERY at COMMON
STATIONERY PRICES. AN PRICES
RIGHT.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06
LAWS MUST BE UPHELD.
Lynchings Are Denounced and Must
Not Be Tolerated.

The love of law and sense. obedience
and submission to the lawfully consti-
tuted judicial tribunals are embedded
in the hearts of our people, and any
violation of these sentiments and disre-
gard of their obligations justly arouses
public condemnation The guarantees
of life. liberty and OF civil rights should
be faithfully upheld: the right of trial
by jury should be respected and de-
Tended. The rule of the courts should
assure the public of the prompt trial
of those charged with criminal offense,
and, upon conviction, the punishment
should be commensurate with the enor-
nifty. of the crime.
Those who, in disregard of law, and
the public peace, unwilling to await
the Judgment of court and jury, consti-
tute themselves judges and execution
ers. should not escape the seyerest pen
alties of their crimes. What / said in
my inaugural address of March 4. 1897,
now repeat:
THE constituted authorities must be
cheerfully and vigorously upheld. The
lynchings must not be tolerated in a
great and civilized country like the
United States. Courts, not mobs, must
execute the penalties of the laws. The
preservation of public order, the right
OF discussion. the integrity OF courts
and the orderly administration of JUS
tice must continue forever the rock of
safety upon which our national Sc
curitv rests
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06

and requirements Of a seif-containe sd
ard sxff-soyeI 1ins people
/ have not thorett It We
the entire government OF the island to
officers selecreu & t1e pS--<-~
l doute whether in habits. training and
experience. they are such as to fit th<,n
to exercise at once so large a degree OF
self-goyernment, but it is my judg-
ment and excectation that they viii
soon arrive at an attainment of e--pe-
rience and wisdom and self-contrcl that
viii justify comforting upon them
much larger participation in the choice
of their insular officers.
Education Is Required.
The fundamental requirement for
these people, as for all people, is edu-
cation The free school house is the
best preceptor for citizenship. In the
Introduction OF modern educational
methods, care. however. must be exer-
cised that changes be not made too alb
ruptiy and that the history and racial
pecuiiarities of the Inhabitants shall be
given due weight. Systems of educa-
ton in these new possessions founded
on common sense methods, adapted to
existing conditions and looking to the
future movement and industrial -ad-
vancement Of the people. will commend
to them IN peculiarly effective man
ner the blessings of free government.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06

the military arm must necessarily be
supreme. But there IS no reason why
steps should not be taken from time
to time to inaugurate governments es-
sentially popular in their form as fast
as the territory is held or controlled by
our. troops
To this end am considering the adj
visibility of the return of the commits
sion or such of the members thereof as
can be secured to aid the existing au-
thorities and facilitate this work
throughout the island. ! have believed
that demonstrations should not begin
by the establishment of one central
government for all the islands, with
its seat at Manila, but rather that the
work should be commenced by build
ing up from the bottom first. establish
ing municipal governments and then
provincial governments, a central gov
eminent at least to follow.
Will Uphold the Flag.
Until congress shall have made
known the formal expression of its will
shall use the authority vested in me
by the constitution and statutes to up
hold the sovereignty of the United
States in those distant islands, and in
ell other places where our flag rightful-
~ floats. l shall put at the disposal of
the army and navy all the means which
the liberality of congress and the peo-
pie have provided. to cause this unpro
voked insurrection to cease.
If any orders of mine were required
TO insure the merciful conduct OF milf
tary and naval operations. they would
not be lacking; but every step of the
progress of our troops has been marked
by a humanity which has surprised
even the misguided insurgents The
truess kindness to them will be a swift
and effective defeat of their present
leader. The hour of victory will be the
hour of clernency and reconstruction.
Will Build Up Islands.
No effort will be spared to build up
the waste places desolated by war and
by long years of misgovernment. We
shall not wait for the end of the strife
TO begin the beneficient work. We
shall continue, as we have begun, to
open the schools and the churches, to
set the courts in operation to foster
industry and trade and agriculture. and
in every way in our power to make
these people whom Providence has
brought within our jurisdiction feel
that it is their liberty and not our
power, their welfare and not our gain
that We are seeking to enhance
Our flag has never wavered over any
community but in blessing. ! believe
the Filipinos will soon recognize the
fact that it has not lost its gift of ben
ediction in its Worldwide journey to
their shores.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06


There is an entire absence of author
ity to provide the ordinary insstrumens
of local police control and administra-
ton. the population consisting OF the
usual percentage of lawless adventur-
ers of the class that always flock to
new fields of enterprise or discovery,
and under circumstances which require
more than ordinary provision for the
maintenance Of peace, good order and
lawful conduct.
Only One Court.
The whole vast area of Alaska COM
prises but one judicial district, with
one judge. one marshal. and one dis
trict attorney, yet the civil and crini-
nal business has more than doubled
within the past year, and is many
times greater both in volume and i'm
portance than it was in 1884. The du-
ties of the judge require him to travel
thousands of miles to discharge his
judicial duties at the various places
designated for that purpose The terri
tory should be divided into at least
two districts and an additional judge,
district attorney. marshal and other
appropriate officers be provided
There is practically no organized form
of government in the territory. There
is no authority except in congress to
pass any law, no matter how local or
trivial, and the difficulty of conveying
to the congress an adequate conception
and understanding of the various needs
of the people in the different communi-
ties is easily understood.
Recommendations Are Made.
see no reason why a more complete
form OF territorial organization should
not be provided. Following the prece-
dent established in the year 1905, when
n fa6
for the recently acquired territory,
then known under the name of Louisi-
ana, it seems to me that il would be
advantageous to confer greater execu-
tive power upon the governor and to
establish, as was done in the case of
the territory of Louisiana. legislative
council having power to adopt ordinan-
ces which shall extend to all the right
full subjects of local legislation such
ordinances not to take effect until re-
ported to and approved by the con-
gresS if in session, and If that body
is not in session. then by the president.
System of Laws.
In this manner system of laws pro-
viding for the Incorporation and gov
eminent of towns and cities having a
certain population, giving them the
power to establish and maintain a sys-
tenn of education TO be locally support
ed. and ordinances providing for police,
sanitary, and other such purposes
should be speedily provided. believe
a provision of this kind would be sat
isfactory to the people of territory.
1t is probable that the area is too
vast and the population too scattered
and transitory to make it wise at the
present time to provide for an elective
Legislative body. but the conditions
calling for local self government will
undoubtedly very soon exist and will
be facilitated by the measures which 1
have recommended.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06

stantly consulting the needs of produe-
ers in all the states and territories. II
is introducing seeds and plants of great
value and promoting fuller diversified
ton of crops, grains, grasses, fruits
legumes. and vegetables are imported
for all parts Of the United States
Under this encouragement the sugar
beet factory multiplies in thesnorth and
far west. senii-troDical plants are cent
to the south and congeniai climates are
sought for the choice productions Of
the far east, The hybridizing Of fruit
trees and grains is conducted in the
search of varieties adapted to exaeting
conditions
The introduction of tea gardens into
the southern states promises 70 provide
employment for idle hands, as well as
to supply the home market with tea
The subject of irrigation, where IL is
of vital Importance to the people. IS
being carefully studied. steps are being
taken 10 reclaim injured or abandoned
lands. and information for the people
along those lines is being printed and
distributed.
Markets Opened Up.
Markets are being sought and opened
up for surplus farm and factory pro-
ducts in Europe and in Asia. The out
look for the education of the young
farmer through agricultural college ex-
pertinent stations, with opportunity
given TO specialize in the department of
agriculture, is very promising Inc
people of Hawaii Porto Rico and the
Philippine islands nave been helped by
the establishment of experiment sta
tons to more scientific knowledge OF
the production OF coffee, India rubber
and other tropical products, for which
there is demand in the United States.
There is widespread interest in the
Improvement OF our public highways at
The present time. and the department
of agriculture is CO. operating with the
people in each locality in making the
best possible roads from the local ma
terial and in experimenting with steel
tracks.
4 more intelligent system of manag-
ing the forests Of the country is being
pue in operation. and a careful study
of the whole forestry problem is being
conducted throughout the United
States A very extensive and complete
exhibit of the agricultural and horticul-
tural products OF the United States IS
being prepared for the Paris EXPOSE
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06

to US increases the weight of our OBJ
legations to the people and we must be
profoundly sensitive of them as we
contemplate the new and grave prob
lens which confront US.
Aiming only at the public good. we
cannot err. A right Interpretation OF
the peoples viii and Of duty, cannot
fail to insure wise measures for the
welfare of the islands which have
come under the authority of the United
States and insure to the common inter-
ests and lasting honor of our country.
Never has this nation had more abund-
ant cause than during the past year
for thankfulness to God for manifold
blessings and mercies. for which we
make reverent acknowledgment
WILLIAM MKINLEY,
Executive Mansion. Dec 5. 1899.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06
The NEEDS OF ALASKA.
Better Arrangements for Admins
tration OF Territorial Government.


A necessity for immediate legislative
action exists in the territory of Alaska.
Substantially the only law providing a
civil government for this territory is
the act of May Il. 1884. This is fnea-
gre in its provisions and IS fitted only
for the administration of affairs in a
country sparsely inhabited by civilized
people and unimportant in trade and
production, as was Alaska at the time
this act was passed.
The increase in population by immi-
grafton during the past few years con-
sequent upon the discovery of gold,
has produced such a condition as calls
for more ample facilities for local self
government and more numerous con-
veniences of civil and judicial admin
istration. Settlements have grown up
in various places, constituting in point
OF popula ton and business cities of
thousands of inhabitants. yet there is
no provision of law under which mu-
nicipality can be organized or main
tanned.
No Legal Municipal Government.
In some localities the inhabitants
have met together and voluntarily
formed a municipal organization for
the purpose of .ocal government. adopt
ing the form of municipal constitu-
ticn under which paid officials have
been appointed, 'and ordinances Great
ing and regulating a police force a fire
department. a department of health,
and making provision for the care of
the insane and INDECENT poor and sick
and for public schools, have been pass
ed. These proceedings and ordinances
passed by such municipality are with
out statutory authority and have no
sanction, except as they are maintain-
ed by the popular. sentiment of the
community.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06
OTHER MATTERS CONSIDERED.
National Celebration In District of
acknowledgements Bridge.

In accordance with the act OF con-
gress providing for an appropriate ma
tional celebration in the year 1900 of the
establishment of the seat of govern
ment in the District of Columbia, l
have appointed committee, consisting
of the governors of all the states and
territories of the United States. who
have been invited to assemble in the
city of Washington on the 1st of De-
cember, 1899, which. with the commit
tees from congress and the District of
Columbia. are charged with the proper
conduct Of the celebration
Congress at its last session appropri-
ated $1,000 to enable the chief of engi-
neers of the army to continue the ex-
aminations of the subject and to make
or secure designs, calculations and es-
Inmates for a memorial bridge from the
most convenient point of the naval OBJ
servatory ground, or adjacent thereto.
across the Potomac river to the most
convenient point of Arlington estate
property.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06
To American Patriotism.

In accordance with the provisions of
this act the chief of engineers has Sc
lected four eminent bridge contractors
to submit plans for a bridge combining
the elements of strength and durabil-
ity and such architectural embellish-
ments and ornamentation as will fifty
apply to the dedication, "A memorial to
American patriotism" The designs are
now being prepared and as soon as
completed will be submitted to the
congress by the secretary of war.
The proposed bridge would be a con-
venience to all the people from every
part OF the country who visit the ma
tional cemetery, an ornament to the
capital of the nation and forever sand
as a monument to American patriotism.
1 do not doubt that congress will give
to the enterprise still further proof of
its favor and approval.
The executive order of May g. 1896,
extending the limits of the classified
service, brought within the operation
of the civil service law and rules nearly
all Of the executive civil service not
previously classified. Some of the in
illusions were found wholly illogical and
unsuited TO the work of the several de-
part.nehts.