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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-19
THE VENEZUELAN OUTLOOK.

There are possibilities in the Vene-
zuelan affair which are not pleasant
to eonsider. The allied bill collectors
seem intent upon. goading Venezuela
into reprisaIs which would become the
basis for other and more oppressive
claims for indemnity. 1t would be nat
ural for the forts at La Guayra to fire
on the Anglo-G German ships or for the
troops now gathering there to resist
any further attempt of the foreigners
to land. In that case millions more
would be added to the European dam
age bill and Venezuela would have to
go under a master in chancery for
long term of years. This might easily
bring the Monroe doctrine to an issue.
1t is quite possible that one of the
allies is DESTROYS of so shaping events
as TO get a clear-cut definition of the
Monroe doctrine from the United States.
So far, the doctrine has not been for
mally incorporated in International law,
though Great Britain has accepted its
vital proposals. Other great powers
have not done so, being unwilling to
surrender the right of landed indemni-
as would be raised by the free will
offer by any Latin American State of
its allegiance to foreign power have
never been raised and Europe. particu-
larly Germany, probably wants to know
where the United States would stand
under such circumstances. Suppose,
also, that the Venezuelans should offer
Germany, in lieu of cash indemnity. the
important island of Santa. Margarita,
which she is said to want for a West
Indian naval base, would the United
States step in and forbid the transfer?
If so by what right under the law of
nations? Is the Monroe doctrine de-
signed to limit the independence of the
southern republics? Quite the contrary
So il Germany can get concrete ex-
preston on these points and at the
same time a naval base, both she and
Europe VIII nave Sone redsoH W reJoAee.
The way will then be open for great
eventual changes in the South American
map, particularly in Brazil and Argen-
tina where. sooner or later, European
local influence may be strong enough to
dictate the course of the foreign Of
fees both at Rio de Janeiro and Buenos
Ayres.
Incidental to all this. American trade !
would probably be the chief sufferer
through alien control of the Venezuelan
custom houses coupled with the in-l
auence of the de facto administrators
upon the tariff laws governing customs
business.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-19
Harvard and YaIs

NEW YORK. Dec. Ii Plans are
under way at both Harvard and Yale
to come to mutual agreement during
the coming Christmas holidays regard
ing both new schedule of athletic
meets between the two universities and
a new set of eligibility rules, says a
Times dispatch from New Haven, Conn.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-19
WOMEN
SCRAMBLE
FOR COAL

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Hundreds of
residents of the North End besieged the
entrances to the yard of the AIetropoli-
tan Coal Company, Causeway street,
says a dispatch in the Times from E3os-
ton, and at one time there was a small
sized riot.
When the offices and yard we're open
ed a crowd was gathered in front of
the building and as soon as the com
pany's men began to arrive these peo-
pie commenced the liveliest kind OF a
scramble TO get inside. So much trou-
bic was caused by them in their fight
for a chance to get through the gates
that the Metropolitan employees decided
to haul a wagon load of coal in bags
from the yard and distribute il from the
opposite side of the street, in order to
draw a part of the crowd away. A
large wagon was Immediately filled and
driven outside.
Hardly mad the driver pulled up his
horses before the crowd was upon his
wagon. Men and women pulled one an
other and fought for a chance TO get
at the coal. The patrolmen who were
on duty at the yard were called upon
and it was only with the greatest diff
ficulty and by using force that they
were able to keep the bags from being
stolen.
One patrolman jumped on the wagon
to save the coal and was thrown down
and pulled about by the women. One
woman had him by the back of his belt
and another jumped on his back, bear
ing him to the bottom of the wagon.
The policeman said he thought it was
their intention to keep him from inter
fering until the coal had been removed.
However, this action was checked by
the arrival of other patrolmen and It
kept them busy holding down the bags
until the wagon was again inside of the
gates.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-19

The opinion of those whose kindred
are buried in the city cemeteries is
against closing them, though every
sanitary plea is opposed to the null
tiplication of the dead among the homes
of the living. Since the meeting of
Wednesday the Board of Health does
not feel free to go to extremes, but we
hope it will be able to reach compro-
mise which will mitigate the danger.
Why not permit the filing of family
lots already acquired and forbid the
sale of new plots? That would help
matters and in the long run lead to
closing by natural process. In the
meantime if the crater of Diamond
Head could be opened up by tunnels
which would admit the public and in
cidentalIy lower the temperature there,
the city would have an ideal place to
put away its dead. Arrangements could
probably be made for funeral cars on
the Rapid Transit line and the crater
could be turned into a beautiful park,
isolated, yet perfectly convenient to
the town and never likely to get in
the way of municipal progress.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-19

Hawaii is in favor of Cuban reciproc-
ity on a twenty per cent sugar basis,
il the only alternative is the union of
Cuba with the United States. Reel
procity would be a lesser evil for US
than annexation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-19

Before making up their minds irrev-
ocably on the negro labor question the
planters might do well to hear the
views of Mr.. Fortune. Doubtless he
could be persuaded, despite the fact
address a meeting at the Chamber of
Commerce rooms or in any place suiting
public convenience. Next to Booker T.
Washington, T. Thomas Fortune is the
most conspicuous negro publicist in
America and he comes here bearing the
credentials of the Secretary of the
Treasury What he would say on the
question of negro field labor would be
most instructive.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-19

While Japan will receive John Bar
rett as Minister it is plain that she
wants man of longer political ex-
perienee. The Japanese are sensitive,
not to say "touchy' about their diplo-
matte treatment and are not disposed
to let Western powers regard their court
as a place where beginners in the art
of foreign representation may learn the
business. Mr.. Barrett is not a begin
ner, but the Japanese probably feel that
a former Governor or Senator is none
too good for them. One may have doubt,
however, that the average Japanese
Minister to the United States has any
advantage of Mr.. Barrett in the mat
ter of reputation or diplomatic quality
or that he would be able to get from
his sovereign higher testimonial than
the American ex-Minister to Siam has
just received from President Roosevelt.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLESTON.

The Datw ek has been a notable one for h State OF North Carolina. rs
State officials its military, its citizenship at the Exposition gave new glory
to the State. The North Carolina exhibit is easily the most attractive and the
most illustrative of all the State exhibits at Charleston North Caroline sent
the largest delegation that m State has yet sent to the Exposition. 1t sent
in the person of its eloquent Governor, the most gifted speaker, not ven except
ing the President, h has spoken during the life OF the Exposition. Its mill
tTy mad the hnestim impression by its soldieny bearing nd its large representa-
ton of leading men nd women h graced he occasion worthny honored the
State 1t is a matter for State congratulaton that at h great Exposition of r
Carolina, thisg ood State put isb best fot foremost and wn the applause
of the world. 1t is in every respect today, except in extent of territory, the
Empire State of the South, and it behooves her to max fitting appearance in
User to lead the van and to lett he world know it.
We have already printed every day press n special dispatches telling OF the
of the week. They are supplemented oday by additional notes n by
socially am in he soherly qualities of our troops, North Carolina
has abundant aue to be oud of its representation at Charleston during North
Carolina week. OF the North Carolina soldiers in the supurb parade, the Char
leson New and Courier says: @ !
"The provisional regiment of North Carolina State troop vas in every way
typcal of the spr of the day. The regiment was made up Of sturdy military
looking young North Caroinians sons Of men who in years gon b. fought
ought and carried the flag hat heir ancestors rddledw With bullets Yesterday
they marched as joyuny to the tune of the. Star spangled Banner as they'd did to
Dixie believing that they nd their fathers had as much claim N that flag
that they had helped to make glorious as did IN one else.
"The North Carolina regiment consisted OF bout eight hundred men"
OF the IMPRESSION which Governor Aycock made by his eloquent addresses,
winning he applause Of all I'M h warn communication OF President Roosevelt
we have already spoken. The press correspondents IN the Charleston papers
glowing praise OF his efforts. He made a hit and wheted the appetite
more. Among the tributes % Governor Aycock, he following from the
correspondent of he Baltimore sun is about like he others:
Governor Aycock is N Of the most brilliant exemporaneous orators n
the United States. When h e talked at h Exposition grounds he brought smiles
and tears from his auditors at will" aFs4aEs+
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
EDUCATE THE BOYS IN AMERICA.

The will Of Cecil Rhodes las been variousy ommented Upon Som see in
it the visions o a prophet Others the crankism of a man in his dotage 1t is a
very remarkable document, n is characterized by the promugaion of great
schemes. Mr Rhodes lad a wy of accomplishing great undertakings becaue
his horizon vas broad. But his generous endowment of scholarships will not
accomplish the object for which they were created.
The place to educate Americans is in America. The Oxford scholarships are
very good fol Englshmen, but Americans cal learn az much in THERE W inst
buttons as in England. and they will be better trained in American citizenship
The recent tendency OF worship of English ways is quite as dangerous as the
oldtime twisting of the lions tale. The true American position is the mean
between the two. There much in mmon between this country md England,
there is every reazon why the relations should be pleasant, hut washngtons
injunction, "entangrng alliances with none" applies as much today a when the
first American "a alive.
The worst hing tht cal happen o a n American youth is to be sent abroad
to secure a education: There are dvantage in art schools in Europe, which
artists seek, but. outside Of art there is n o need for an American to 20 abroad fr
an education. ,EM
Thomas Jefferson understood more than ny other mar the evils of endng
youths abroad to secure al education. lie advised his relatives ad
other young men h lookedt to him for advice against it. Time as made
changes in 9th European md American institutions, but hi bervations today
outweigh III arguments of Cecil Rhodes for his Oxford scholarships. We make
Let us view the disadvantages of sending a youth to Europe To numera
them all would require a volume. will select a few. If he gost to England
he learns drinking, horse racing n boxing. These are the pecularites of
English education. The following circumstances are common to education in that
and the other countries of Europe. He acquires a fondness for European
luxury n dissipation, M a contempt To- the simplicity of his W country; h
adherence, he lovely equality which the poor enjoy with the rich in his W
country. no contracts = nartiantv for aristocracv or MONARCHY. be Forms foreign
forming in his own country, those friendships which, of all others, are the most
faithful and permanent; and h returns to his own country
from ruin, speaking nd writing his native tongue as a foregner, and there
FORE, unqualified to obtain those distinctions, which eloqucnce of the pen n
ensures in a free country; for would observe to yu hat h is called
style in writing or speaking, is formed very early in He While the Imagination
is warn, nd Impressions are permanent"-ToJ Bannister /, 467, o., 1850
al American, coming to Europe for education, laes in his knowledge, in
his morals in his health, in his habits, n in his ppness had entertained
only doubts on this head beforeI came to Europe; what see am hear, since 1
came here, proves more than I lad evensuspected"-To J. Bannister l. 4s o.,
hJ -.4 .m& Ky -
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
PEACHES THAT BLOOM IN THE
LIGHT OF THE MOON"

There has been some discussion in
these columns on the value of the tradi-
ton about planting certain crops in the
light of the moon and certain other crops
in the dark of the moon. The discussion
was opened by a skeptical individual who
ridiculed the entire moon theory as it
related to planting garden truck or farm
products. He has been put to rout by
those who have had actual experience
of the value Of the light and dark of the
moon theory.
The AsheviIle Citizen trots out a new
phase of this interesting question. 1t
seems that there is some difference Of
opinion as to whether the fruit crop was
injured by cold weather, and speaking
about the matter, Sheriff Lee said:
I've found by experience that If
peaches bloom in the light OF the moon,
it is hard for them to be affected by the
weather. If, however, they bloom in the
dark of the moon, they are easily AFFECT
ed by the weather and will die upon the
slightest provocation."
so it seems that peaches that bloom
in the light of the moon have some
thing to do with the case"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
MAKING BETTER AMERICANS.

The President is a robust American. Whatever may be his virtues or his
faults, his love of country d admiration of American Institutions is charac-
that all applaud Upon his return to Washington he's said:
Ia better American now than before went to Charleston"
II the people of both sections could know each other better the fuller
knowledge would make better Americans of them H. h people of Boston
would be more patriotic if they could come in touch with Charleston though
and charleston sentiment Fortunately the people of the South nave been in tho
habit of going North IN business ever since the war, while few Notherne
comparatively have visited the South. Therefore the South know h North
better than the North knows the South. There cannot be too much knowledge
NJ when it is difused I'll will be mad better Americans
Out of eight cabinet officers only oe is from he South and he is not much
of a Southerner. III annot the Pesldentg give the new Secretary of Commerce
to a Southern man?
We read in all the paperst that the President fell in love with our coo.
nor. Don't get tive thick with MI Roosevelt, Governor. Better keep on .av
he question o is, Via did the Governor of North Carolina saw to to
President to capture Mr.. Roosevelt? XN4zSS ssa@91 a 40 -
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
THE INLAND

The earnest, continuous and intelli-
Small to secure the inland water way
from Chesapeake Bay south is bearing
fruit. Those who have examined Mr..
Smalls plans are enthusiastic in support
OF the proposition. The Washington
Post declares that it is zone of the most
meritoTious propositions before Con-
gress in relation to navigation and COM
%1ncrce,' and adds:
Our Atlantic coast is DANGEROUS
throughout its entire extent, but the
most dangerous part Of it, the scene of
many awful tragedies, involving fear
full sacrifices of life and great losses of
property, will be eliminated when this
internal route is completed. As for the
business which would come to the pro-
posed route, Mr.. Small says it has been
estimated by conservative authorities
that the annual value of the coastwise
to be affected would be at
least $500, 000, 900, which would amount to
about So, coo, 900. These figures, Il. as
serts, are not at all exaggerated. And
he is fully justified in the conclusion
that one OF the greatest benefits to re-
suit from an economical standpoint
would be the reduction in freight rates.
while this republic is not bidding or
hoping for war but is always trying to
prevent such a calamity, it recognizes
the expediency of minimizing the oppor-
tunltleS of an enemy to infiICt damage
OF our coastWise shipping. A great step
IL that direction is involved in this
scheme. Considered on it's individual
merits, it is strong enough to stand
ilrmly and confidently ask for national
adoption. Considered as a link in the
coming internal route from Boston to
beaufort, 1T derives additional strength.
In leaving this project out @ the
river and harbor bill the House made a
mistake which we hope will be correct
ed by the Senate
The Norfolk Virginian-pilot suggests
that the Board Of Trade and Chamber
OF Commerce Of that city should
nremorialiZe the Virginia representa-
tNes in Congress in behalf of the pro-
posed waterway, and it expresses the
nope that Senators Daniel and Martin
cooperate to secure it. The matte. is
one Ct deep interest to the peOpIe of
Virginia and North Carolina, but it is
shipping of the whole country.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
A ROLL OF HONOR.

Yesterday we referred to the generous
gift of 81, 600 each by Mr.. j. Van Lindley
and Mr.. C. D. Wharton to a fund of $4,000
to build good school houses in the rural
districts. The General Educational
Board will add an equal sum-, making
$4,000 to be used in building good schools
in the country districts of Guiiford coun-
ty. 1t is to be given only to those
school districts which levy a tax for
free public schools" The names of all
the contributors to this pioneer progress
sive movement ought to be widely known,
for those who gave smaller amounts in
proportion to their means have given as
generously as the two liberal gentlemen
who gave 81. 900 each. Here is the list:
One Hundred Dollars-Dr. c. d. Nc
Iver, Prof. j. Y. Joyner, DR.. E. w. Smith,
Lee II. Battle, c.. G. Wright, c. M. Van
story, Prof. J.. A. Holt, the ladies of the
Faculty of the State Normal and Indus
trial College, R. f. Dalton, J. L. King
and Prof. e. D.. Broadhurst, Mayor Os-
born.
Seventy-fve Dollars-V. C. McAdoo.
Fifty Dollars-G. A. Grimsley, ]. I.
Foust, ]. n. Longest, John NJ. Dick, A. l..
Brooks, J. F. Jordan, C. H. Ireland, d.
Il. Harry, j. W. Fry, President J. B.
Dudley, c.. A. Brady.
Twenty-Five Dollars-Dr. j. E. Wyche,
r. A. P. Smith, s.. L. Gilmer, T.. ". Tay-
Tor, r. c. Bernau, E. w. Lyon, Dr.. G. w.
Whitsett and w. S. Moore.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
MUST PAY POLL TAX.

provided, such persons shall have paid their poll tax as required by law
These are the words sin the new suffrage provision of the constitution. The
election law provides that this pol tax shall have been paid b. May first pre-
|cedng he election. Parties desring to vote at the coming November election
1t applies to all voters alike. There is no wv residing anywhere 10 give. the
right to votet 20 those Who pay the tax liter the first of May or h shall pay
the tax at any future time after May list. The Nv is mo poll tax receipt; n
-. ,,M# = ~xmTxW7r1g gg4ex5
n Compel the payment Of the 1907 poll tax by May Of 1902 in order to
vote in November 1902? nat is question that is sometimes asked. he IN
swer1 IS: If the person owingt he poll AK we're permitted to pay Immediately be-
fore the election a door would be opened for bribery. In those States where
the poll tax could be paid Immediately preceding the election many voters refused
to py nd candidates were forced to py this tax in order to make he voter
avoid it that the poll tax is made payable six months before the election.
Theres no reason h the poll tax should not be paid by every person
against whom 1t is assessed, ad those ho decline to pay should be forced to dc
The law gives the sheriff the authorHy to garnishee the wages or salary
Of any person refusing to "a the poll tax That law ought to be invoked.
h personsw who might be offended by it now would thank the sheriff next No
vembert that They'll IA been saved from Acknowledgement.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
NORTH CAROLINA FISHFPgvr
DISSEMINATED AGAINST

There has lever been an -
advanced for the ship subs g..
one of urging robbery ...,r A
forms of law" There Is 7 ....--
the Constitution or in e.. H.e#.
taking money from all and 4Il.aa t.
a few favorites. That is what tfa s
subsidy bill ~does-simply that .al -..
ing more. In addition TO the .r.....
principle pom which the bin is -
it seems to be fun Of sectional ser..
| ism as we'll, and to deserve 10 ha a...
the bill Of a"bominatiou." C.mm.-
ing on what it calls the most scandal
provision of the bill, the Ea.#..u
Sun says:
THE most scandalous provi..ur rr 81.
shipping subsidy blll. as am,uH-.
passed by the Senate, is found 5a sa.
13, which gives a bounty TO N.#
land fishermen, but omits 10 g..
like favor to the equally W.rta.
fishermen of the Chesapeake Uas
North Carolina coast. net only
bounty OF 81 a ton given To E.e
land vessels in The dtep-aea -
bat 81 a month is added to ... a#.
of the crews of vessels en@a-,H 70 s
alleged 'deep-sea' fishing. Tho, ''#.
pre- porterous. The 2overnmerf aa. .
risht to pay the wages which ..
owners owe their crews, OF if it r
right to do it the crews of the a.#.s
engaged in fishing all alon2 our GOES.
should be equally favored. The FHa#..
ion of section 10, here referred tt. TUES
as follows: TO a citizen Of thu Ja
States serving as 4 member OF a. aa.
SaTy and proper crew of a vessel at #
United States, d~ocumented and .aa
ir deep-sea fisheries for at le4-. a..
months during any one fiscal y.ar I.
per month during the time u.re
employed in the voyages Of such E.
sell The excuse for this is that f
crews of New England's fishiug E-
are likely to be available for @
aboard war vessels in case OF uea.. II.
deep-Sea fishing vessels are, d.
a nursery for the navy But the ts.
les Of Chesapeake bay are equal. .
nursery for the naval service.
Spanish war demonstrated Il. E
posed sectional fayoritiSm ia Outrage
GUS"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-08
BETTER PUBLIC SCHOOL p,.

The senior editor OF III. w.
ord is superintendent of se-...
rem county. He has r.
from a tour of inspection
having visited every scha-..
Is. He reports that th r
as a whole. are doing b,.
than ever before" ana a
Yet there is 2 great
before our public schools
they should be. AMI mus.
| have impressed Us with t..
Ii school houses must r.
comfortable and attract
| tiCn paid to these TWO Z,
Ways behind what It ss...
seating arrangements iu Il
ity OF u school house
ahomination. Som.tL4aE r.
10 make the seats, desks
| mere comfortable. First
! not be done With such w...
| our public schools low.
houses and yards must f.
pleasing and attractive
| passed and gone when We ..
properly educate our t...
With such surroundings
have"
What is true of Warren is t-.
ly every other county IT'D I'll.
public school house protl,w s..
is pressing for solution. Sou .
be devised TO build better ..