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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21
Dock for HlIo.

HlLO, Jan. 17.-Mr. Philip Peck, of
the First Bank of Hilo, returned by
the last kinau with the information
that complete understanding had
been arrived at between the Hilo Dock
Company and the government officials
at Honolulu. There is now no obstacle
in the way of the progress of the big
dock.
Mr.. Peck's visit to Honolulu was fo-
the purpose of interviewing the Terri
torial officials regarding the dock. He
says that the plans OF the company
We're approved and that he found the
officials viii Ing to do all that had been
asked Of them. The enterprise is now
upon good business footing, and tn e
actual construction will presumably 60
forward. A meeting of the members
of the dock company will be held In a
short time, at which various questions
will be decided.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21
TEST OF LAW
WILL BE HEARD

Judge Estee yesterday overruled the
second demurrer to the petition in the
case of Macfarlane & Co., ct al, VS.
w. II. Wright, treasurer of the Terri
tory of Hawaii. This is what Is known
as the test of the constitutionallty of
the liquor law under which the local
brewery is operated and which the
dealers here claim to be a violation of
the Interstate Commerce Act. Judge
Estee held that there was sufficient
showing of damage by plaintiffs to
warrant trial and the case was set
down for hearing next Friday morn
ing the defendants are required to
file an answer before Thursday.
Mr.. Silliman, in presenting his de-
murrers said that the plaintiffs had no
cause Tor complaint, and were enjoying
all the privileges they We're entitled to,
and had the same right to sell their
matt products as did the Honolulu
brewery, and In addition sold wine,
champagne and other spirituous
liquors. These complainants," said
Mr. silliman, want to get lead pipe
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21
NO FRACTIONAL
FEELING EXISTS

The Impression prevails that there is n
fractional feeling among the Rainy City
republicans over the selection OF sue
cessor to M. Gibbs on the Territorial
Committee. There is, however, nothn
in the correspondence handled by Sec
rotary Avery indicating such a thing
Everything In the way of correspondence
or over the selection OF the successor has
been impersonal. The distances by miles
between the various members of the
committee have been so great that they
have not been able to have conference
on the matters brought to their attention
as individual members of the committee.
resulting In nominations by each, which
did no. happen to hitcn. 1t Is probable
that tn next mail from Hawaii viii tel
of successful conference and the nom
nation OF successor to Mr.. Glib who
will be satisfactory to all concerned.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21
MAKAWELI TO
ISSUE BONDS

At a special meeting of the directors
of the.-Hawaiian Sugar Company held
yesterday morning 1t was voted to is
sue bonds to the amount of 81 600 900
for the purpose of carrying out the
projected improvements. The vote up
on the proposition was unanimous
There was some discussion of the work
which Is to be done, and the decision
reached was that there will be needed
for the purpose only about $780, 900 Of
the sum authorized. This amount will
therefore be utilized. and the remain
der will remain in the treasury of the
company. 1t Is understood that ar
rangements for the placing of the
bonds will be made by Mr.. S. II. Alex
ander, who came down from San Fran
cisco, largely 1t is said for the pur-
pose of attending to this matter.
There has been some discussion on
the street of plan to issue bonds of
the kihei plantation for a sum said to
be in the neighborhood of 100000. The
plan has not reached any great promi-
nence as yet, but II Is receiving much
attention from the stockholders. 1t Is
said that the present crop will produce
something like 5000 tons, and the men
interested are OF opinion that with the
floating of bond issue OF a half mil
Hon dollars there will come something
like dividend very soon. All reports
from the plantation are that there
will be an excellent yield. and that ev-
erything In connection with the next
crop is in good shape.
There was meeting Of the directors
of the Hilo Railroad Company yester-
day afternoon at which various finan-
ciai arrangements previously made
were ratified.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21

cimch In the form ~ perpetual mo-
nopoly IN the liquor business They
have nu cause Tor complaint. thpy are
enjoying TO the fun limit the laws
=, gulutng this ncfatious traffic. and
are enjoying an the benefits. II ths
Loris aturc In It's discretion saw thai
u Is better 10 have little places wher,
only beer and other light liquors can
10 sold. that o. "a proper exercise OF
legislative wisdom. u they wish IL sold
IN this yauu,r. rather than have tho
residence districts oVcrruu with Joints.
these plaintiffs have no right TO com
plain. But II one OF these small saloon
keepers wanted other beers To sell. and
was refused or arrest cd for violation OF
the law. he could raise this point of
violation uf the Interstate Commerce
law"
Mr.. Silliman said that the present
bill was no different from the iirst
one filed. and which had been thrown
out of court by Judge Estcc. and ask
ed that the demurrer be sustained In
the present instance, also. II COM
plainants were entitled to any relief,
he contended. II was the striking out
Of the word local in the legislative
act.
MIR. Dunno replied that the plaintiffs
were entitled to the protection of the
courts; that they were being discrimi-
mated against by beng charged an an
nual license of four times that paid by
vendors of beer manufactured by the
local brewery. He said that these out
side breweries could not be exp cted
TO compete, when they were required
to pay $1,000 n year. while the Primo
company paid but $3.50 for the same
privilege. He said that these breweri 3
did not want to sell anything else but
beer, and II did them no good to be
allowed to vend champagne and wine
under the same license, when they had
none to sell. He believed that the out
side breweries We're entitled to the
same rights as the local concern, and
they should be allowed to do business
In the Territory upon the payment of
the $3.50 license. Mr.. Robertson follow
ed. also for the plaintiff and dealt
principally with the alleged violation
of the commerce law. claiming that
this liquor law was an interference
with the commerce between the Ter
ritory and other States.
Mr.. Silliman replied, arguing that the
agents OF these breweries were the
men interested, and that they sold
champagne and wine and other liquors,
and were enjoying more benefit from
the $1,000 fee than was allowed for the
$3.50 license, which permits the sale Of
malt liquors only.
Judge Estee Immediately rendered n
decision overriding the demurrer and
setting the case for trial for Friday
morning
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21

The survey or the route for the new
driving boulevard will probably be
made next week. Over sixty signatures
for amounts varying from $25 u 5000
have been secured, and the response to
the canvassers has been liberal every
where. The route as now planted will
run from the southwest conner OF
Thomas Square. across Kewab. near
the end of Waimanu street. This is
the only change made in the mute as
already published.
The meeting OF the Lusitana Society
will be held this evening for TIE cleo
ton of officers. There are two fact.ons.
and lively time is anticipated
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21

One of Isenberg's milk wagon teams
ran away yesterday on King street.
The Chinese driver was dragged from
his seat, and was rendered unconscious
by the fall His injuries are not Sc
rious.
All Quong, the Chinese charged with
rape, who Is one of the transition pc
Rod prisoners. and who was buffeted
ABOUT the local courts few months
ago is held at Hilo under the new In
dictment for the old crime. Judge Lit
tie held that the constitution followed
the flag. and the plea OF former con-
viction was not allowed
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21

About fifty Porto Rican laborers
have been sent to Maui to work on
the Hawaiian Commercial plantation.
Surgeon l.. w. Sprotling. formerly In
charge of the Cavite Hospital, was a
through passenger on the China. He Is
well known In Honolulu. having been
here as surgeon aboard the Alert. some
time ago.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-01-21

SALES.
Afternoon Sesslon,-Ten Eva, ;23.25.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02

TO the Danish ministry concerning his
transactions here in the matter Of brib-
ing newspaper men and other iniluen-
tial persons. When the discovery was
made, the party at once concluded that
honor demanded its publication. They
could not let America remain ignor-
ant Of the facts, and so Mr.. Gron was
authorized to place copy of the re-
port, whore II could be seen
The New York Evening Post says
only one man Of prominence is so far
mentioned as implicated in the story.
He is wealthy member OF power
full trust, and he Is quoted as having
refused 100000 as the price Of the votes
OF &c senator's whom he claimed TO
own. How much he demanded for the
port where Il could be seen.
II is fortunate that the matter will be
investigated. There have been so many
stories Of bribery and corruption in
American official life, that abroad II
has come to be accepted as an article
of faith, that the entire government
machinery can be moved by bribery It
is necessary to have that point cleared
up. II Mr.. Christmas thought he paid
out, or promised, money TO Congress
men, he was In all probability the vic
tim Of sharpers. But Il Is quite possible
that he himself saw chance Of work
ing the Danish government, and
aYalled himself Of the opportunity. In
all probability he succeeded In making
his government believe that bribery
was absolutely necessary for the sue
cess of the negotiations: he may also
have received an intmation that his
services, In that case, would be nc
cepted, but It does by no means follow
that he actually did buy anybody's
vote, or influence, or even that those
with whom he associated intended to
buy those agencies. What was the ne
cesslty? The entire story looks like a
last effort to defeat the treaty to which
no doubt many patriots In the old
country are opposed on sentimental
grounds.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02

nance, over the Mayors veto FOR the
increase of salaries in the fire depart
ment. The Mayors objection TO the or
dinance was based on a misconception
of the law, He was guided by the city
Attorney whose error was pointed
out in these columns on Tuesday
The Mayor, on the advice OF the city
Attorney contended that the ordinance
was without authority, because the
statute conveying It to that body was
not passed In accordance with a pro-
vision OF the State Constitution, being,
as claimed, an amendment 10 a former
law. and did not contain in full the
language Of that law as amended as re-
qulred by the Constitution, The fact
as we pointed out is that the statute
referred to Is not in any sense an
amendment or revision Of the former
law but a new enactment, standing on
It's own merits and passed strictly IN
conformity to the mode prescribed by
the Constitution. The Mayor and the
City Attorney being clearly in the
wrong the ordinance was passed over
the veto.
The threat of one Of the members,
who sided with the Mayor, that none
Of the salaries thus raised would be
paid without contention TO the bitter
end in the courts, was simply an out
burst Of spite and chagrln or, II meant
seriously, is another exhibition OF the
stubbornness and stupidity that has
kept the city affairs in ferment for
some months past. II has reached a
point where It should be met
by stern rebuke on the part
OF the people, who are dis
gusted with the obstruction to the
progress Of municipal affairs which has
been Kept up without sense or reason,
II the ordinary course taken by exc
cutive chiefs IN cities. states and the
nation, namely to nominate an appoin-
tive officer in place of the incumbent.
removed" were followed in this in
stance, all the trouble would vanish,
and the difficulty which is standing
stigma upon the city would be taken
away.
As TO the merits of the ordinance for
the raising Of salaries when the city Ia
in sad financial straits, they form a diff
ferent subject. If the Mayor had
grounded his objections on something
Of that kind his veto might have pre-
vailed. But he had already recommend
ed such step and as his legal obsta-
Gle was found to have no substance,
nothing was left TO the logical and ra-
tional and informed members of the
council, but to vote for the passage OF
the ordinance in spite of the veto. When
the Mayor desires light on some legal
proposition, he had better either look
1t up himself, or consult some expert
enced lawyers who will be sure they are
right before they tender him advice.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02
THE POINT OF CRITICISM.

Rev. r. Il. Eaton, editor OF The West
ern Recorder has, as noted in the
News" issued n sort Of challenge to
| "higher critics" TO give to the world a
modern Bible which shall be at least
equal to the ancient volume they crit-
CHE. Now one critic hastens to say
that the author OF the curious sugges-
tlon probably does not know what the
higher criticism OF the Bible Is. and
that the suggestion itself is utterly
stupid and Impossible It is so easy
to charge that an opponent is ignor-
ant and stupid, and TO hurl epithets.
when there Is absolute restitution as
regards reasons and arguments. But
to say that man is stupid and lgnor-
ant because he happens to have views
contrary to ours, is very poor way
of replying
Mr.. Eatons argument deserves some
consideration among those who are in-
terested in the subject of his sugges-
ton. II runs somewhat like this: The
critics" say that the Scriptures as
now extantf consist Of collection Of
the best thoughts Of antiquity on yarl-
Gus subjects properly edited, Now he
argues. II this theory is true, 1t should
be possible in this advanced age. to
repeat the process OF collecting and
editing, with the result Of obtaining a
Bible at least equally good TO that of
antiquity 1t should be far better II
the old Bible is but the word OF man
myth history poetry drama gathered
from the writings Of men who lived
thousands Of years ago In the infancy
OF mankind, speaking comparatively
II should be possible TO gather from
the literature Of our advanced age,
collection of thoughts az much superior
to the Bible as our time. II we may
believe criticism. is ahead both in
tellectually and morally Of the age in
which the Scriptures were composed.
MI. Eaton says
'"ro admit that the thoughts OF the
leaders In regard TO religion between
Il. c. 500 aud A. ID. 100 are superior 10
the thoughts Of the leaders In these
last days Is TO surrender the whole case
Of this modern school of theologans,
And just as editors and redacjors gath
cred according to this modern theory
the good things about religion in the
literature OF their times, 80 as to give
the world our Bible, so let this modern
school furnish some editors and redac-
tors who will gather the good things
about religion in modern literature
and give as a Bible that shall be up
TO date. This new Bible ought 70 be
as much better than the one we now
use, as our times are more enlightened
than the times OF the Prophets and
Apostles.
To US the ground taken appears TO be
sound and solid. Is there any ancient
literary work, historic. dramatic. po-
etic, etc.-that has not been eQualed,
or even eXcelled by modern compost.
tons. excepting the Scriptures? That
Il the fact TO account for, and Il is
claimed that the theory OF the critics
does not account for IT, Certainly no
aid can be derived for that cause by
means OF abusive language.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02

The story OF Cecil Rhodes original
departure FOR South Africa has often
been told, but now that the great man
painter Is dead II may again be- bat into
clcuation He was seriously threatened
with consumption. and q london spe-
cialigt ordered him on 10 South Africa
10 get the benefit Of the high altitude
and dry air Of the interior plateau.
Some years afterward. during one OF
his flying visits 10 London. Rhodes
called 40 the specialists house. lie
was informed that the doctor was dead.
and that The son was now conducting
the practice The visitor introduced
himself TO the son, who consulted his
fathers case book and then said, "Yes.
here is the name, Cecil John Rhodes.
bat IL cannot refer TO you. for there
Is a note about the case which says.
Cannot live more than six months 4"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02
GEN ERAL CONFERENCE,

The seventy-second annual general
conference of the Church of Jesus
Christ OF Latter-day Saints Will con-
yene in the Tabernacle, in this city.
Friday, April 4, 1902, at 10 o'clock a. m.
The general authorities Of the Church,
presidents Of stakes and also all en-
gaged In the ministry, who can make
It convenient to attend, are cordially
invited to be present.
A general Priesthood meeting will be
held on Friday, April 4. at I p m.
JOSEPH F. SMITH
JOHN r. WINDER,
ANTHoN II. LUND.
First Presidency OF the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02

Speaking about the proposition to
raise the Maine, now resting softly In
the mud Of Havana harbor, the Kan
sas City World suggests that It would
be better to erect a monument over the
Inflated vessel. Let Congress, says tina t
paper, pass an appropriation for the
purpose of converting the sunken shin
into a memorial and at the same time
make II a safeguard TO navigation. A
rough circle Of stonework could be
built around 1t and the entire interior
filled with solid cement. In this sarco =
phagus would rest the remains of the
missing dead. On the top of this
unique burial place could be erected a
statue commemorative Of the liberation
Of Cuba or magnificent harbor light
In either case 1t would be a welcome
present to the Cuban republic
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02
Kansas CITY star

one mistake blocked the whole great
Rhodesian scheme and killed its pro-
jector. That fatal blunder was the
Jameson raid. for It led TO the South
African war. But the mistake was due
to the very character OF Rhodes him
self. He tried 10 make an empire by
stock company methods. His plans took
into account only the bread and butter
side of things. They left sentiment out
of consideration. Had he comprc-
hended the Boer love OF nationality the
Jameson raid would never have taken
place. Rhodes was a home ruler, but
apparently he failed 20 attach enouvh
Importance TO the doctrine Of natlonali-
ties. Even had he avoided the mistake
OF the raid. this defect in his insight
might have prevented the consumma-
tion of his plans for Africa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02
CECIL RHODES.
Sacramento Bee.

Cecil Rhodes cared nothing for man
or for woman, Power was his only god
and TO grasp II he trampled under
foot the noblest promptngs Of con
science, the hottest feelings of the hu /
man heart He hid the reckless ambl
ton of Alexander the Unborn cruelty
OF Tamerlane, beneath the cold exter
Tor Of an English gentleman, A robbed
and despoiled people-a people as brave
as any that ever took up arms and
pledged their lives and their all in the
holy cause of liberty-curse the day
he was born. And many an Eng
fish widow and many sonless mother
humbly pray God to grant Cecil
Rhodes that forgiveness which they
cannot.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02
THE STORY PARTLY TOLD.

The true history Of the alleged scan
dal connected with the transfer Of the
Danish West Indies, as far as that
story has been given to the public,
indicates that there has been crooked
ness somewhere, although there Is no
evidence Of corruption among on
cials
II seems that one Mr.. Gron, a native
Of Denmark, gave the information that
led TO the appointment Of a commit
tee Of investigation. lie says he did
so in behalf Of "a party comprising a
large portion Of Denmarks best and
most influential men and highest in
terests." The party had been greatly
shocked BY the discovery OF a secret
report made by one Captain Christmas
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02

Prince Henry says that American
crowds are the best Behaved in the
world What successful politician
he would make II he would only be-
come a citizen Of the United States He
could carry his congressional district
every time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02

Last month the public debt was re-
duced over six million dollars. At the
same rate throughout the year II means
a reduction of seyentyefve million dol
lars annually. This is very gratify-
ing and II kept up it would not take
long TO reduce the debt to less than
half billion. Let the good work go
on
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02

The demise OF Father John Sears, al
though expected In consequence of HIS
age and debility, strikes chord Of sad
ness in many hearts. He was a kind,
honest, honorable man, and faithful
and intelligent Latter-day Saint, May
his rest be Sweet His reward is sure.
His devoted wife and loving sons and
daughters have our sincere sympathles
in their bereavement. But all is well
with him. May they find that consola-
tion that comes from above, and in the
knowledge of his good life and glorious
eternal prospects!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE.

A conference Of the Sunday schools
OF the Latter-day Saints will convene
in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sum
day evening. April 9Th, at 7 O'Clock.
Stake and ward officers and teachers
are requested to attend and an invita-
zion TO be present is cordially extended
to the public.
JOSEPH f. SMITH.
GEORGE REYNOLDS,
JOS. NJ. TANNER
General SUPPLEMENTARY.
GEO. d. PYPER.
Secretary.