The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-03-05

The detention of John Turner, the
English anarchist, on American SOL, is
due to his own desire not to be deporJ
ed until the higher courts decide wheth
err anarchy of his brand is subject for
social expulsion here or not.
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ureless period succeeded, but Iatterly
gradual improvement has set in and
a considerable amount of business in
Cubas has been transacted at a higher
range of prices, while the week closes
with steady and firm market for
Raws, tendency favoring sellers, ac-
cording to latest mail advices from
new York, under date of the 20th inst
In Cuba a more hopeful feeling is at
the present juncture undoubtedly in
evidence, and the disposition to hold
sugars more pronounced than formerly,
the pressure having been relieved by
the absorption already, it is estimated
of one-quarter of the crop, and dis
tinct betterment in financial conditions
placing merchants and planters in q
stronger position to hold their sugar till
the most advantageous time arrives for
marketing it, instead of being forced to
realize in order to secure needed mon
ey. On the other hand, the trade in Re-
fined in this country at the close, which
/ heretofore has been of a limited char
acter, shows signs of healthy increase
with the advent of the season of great
err consumption, and refners naturally
desire to increase their meetings. now
from week to week.
European Beets have huctuated with
in narrow limits since our last Clrcu'
liar was written, but a declining ten
dency is observable until within the last
few days a reaction has set in and the
market now shows resistency at inn
proved quotations. Interest abroad is
centered in the problem Of future pro
duction and consumption, and as re-
CARDS the former, the general hope that
sowings would show a substantial de-
1 crease does not appear to have been re-
allied, inasmuch as late reports are to
the effect that a diminution is unlikely
! in Germany and Austria, while in some
quarters a slight increase is thought
probable. On the other hand, figures
are available which appear to bear out
the opinion generally held that after
the abolition of bounties the tendency
would be in the direction of greater
consumption in Continental countries
which, if ii continues, is likely TO exert
! a healthy influence later on.
h In San Domingo and other countries
not enjoying modified duties, the pass
Aage of the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty
has operated to their distinct disadvan-
tage in seeking a market in this coun-
try in competition with Cuban sugars
as was formerly the case. They have
virtually been obliged to find an outlet
elsewhere, and this fact Cuban plant
Iers are beginning to realize very clear
" and will undoubtedly If domestic
Iconditions permit, reap therefrom all
the advantage they can. In this con-
nection it is noteworthy as indicative
of the more hopeful feeling in this
country that among the arrivals last
week included 1000 tons from the Phil
ippines, which were placed in store
Notwithstanding the advantage they
have from the preferential Of % per
cent on the regular duties, owners ex-
pecting to secure an advance later
(which will more than recoup storage
and other expenses incidental to mold
ing.