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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

neonIe the Panamaians have no property Rworth assessing: nor Is it possible to add very much to the revenues by increasing inc tax on real estate, for to tax it much if out of the hands of its owners.
 After explaining all of the facts and producing ample proofs for their sta'e- fnents, the officials of the governm mt will very frankly admit that they are in q ouandary. It would be impossible, of course, for them to pay expenses out or the principal payment for the canal con- sessions until the payment of the annual rental enriches the public treasury; hut this they are lOath to do. They are too long in a business way to deplete the only asset they have, or are ever for them to float loan, after the est b. lishment of the regular government; but that Idea Is not looked upon with favor. for a loan would only increase the an- nual charge sagainst the government, and sooner or later the principal would have
 The United States Must Help.
 Two other reasons present themselves to forbid acceptance of either of these plans. and that Is the reluctance of those in au- thortty to have any large sums of ready cash not absolutely needed for current expenses or for reforming the currency system brought into the country. Senor luctance in an interview which I quoted in nay first letter. Tn that interview Senor, EspanoZa very frankly stated that the PanarnaIans were not to be trusted to protect S10.O00 900; in gold from being vast ed, misapplied or from becoming a bone an incentive to revolutions. At the same time he explained that the only hope of the republic fin financial way was to sEnlxA soma G0hanaA hv which all axcAnt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

the s2 ooo. .ooo needed for reforming the cur
 rerlcy shall be held out Of Panama as .
 na fional fnterest-beartng asset. SO safe
 wiarded that 1t will be secured in perpet-
 uity to the government. no matter who
 may De in control 5snor Espanoza stat
 ed simple fact in the latter part of
 that interview.
 To relieve her condition. and extricate
 herself from this financial dilemma it Is
 absolutely necessary for Panama to have
 6 s.000, 900, tor ttsreabouts. of the cansl- concession fee put out at Interest. It is
 her only hope. This sum. If placed at { per cent, would, even after the republic
 goes to gold basis, afford 1t reve ues ample for all its legitimate requirements.
 But how can 1t be done?s Tae govern
 ment. neither now nor hereafter. can so safe from succeeding sets of officials. and here the possibility of the dishonsst and interruptions obtaining control of affairs is always to be considered. So long, therefore as this sum Is controlled by Panama it will be liable to waste and dis sipation. thereby leading to t.e destruc- tion of the republics only asset.
 For the desperate financial dilemma confronting Panama there is butsone re- lief The investment must be with the United States, and so secured by conven- tion that the principal can never be levied upon by the republic Just now. the Uni ted States ia in the higaest favor on the isthmus. It would materially increase the respect in which she Is held. besides solution of the police and other prob ems Iappertaining to dominion over the canal
 zone. if she should meet P mama half way in this matter. By making herself the custodian of eight tenths of the ca nal- concession fee she would ease the fnan-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
POVERTY or THE
 NEW REPUBLIC
PAnmA'r Financial Affairr in Bad Fix---Baler of Billr
 are Ured.

Sl0.s5 Colombian silver I laid down an English sovereign. which was,accepted at change due me, and for this amount ] got an American five-cent piece and copper cent. Several people have erdeav- in American money, but none, has sue ceeded. I leave it with. the reader as an example of the intrfcacies of this monetary system which, most commend- ably. Panama hopes soon to abandon for the gold basis
 Whether Panama will be able to realize upon this expectation is another prob. em. There are absolutely no statistics avail able showing the exact or even .approxi- mately the amount of this silver money in circulation on the isthmus. Colombia never had any interest in the matter, as the circulation of this silver was confined to this department; nor was the money itself liked by Colombia, which always
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

 mitted to lapse into an almost visionary. state, and official salaries are to be fixed at the lowest limit consistent with good service and the preservation of satisfac- ton and contentment in official circles With all of this Panama looks a def it Of about $S00,000 year squarely in the face Under these circumstances it Is not dimcult to understand the desperation of her immediate financial prospects.
 No Relief in Sight.
 The situation may be eased slightly by Increasing the tax on saloons, and on the production of alcoholic liquors, and by more rigid enforcement of the law in such respects, though It is impossible to hope for much from this source The saloons here are as poverty-slricken as are the people, while the only liquors produced are what Is known as "chica," the native whisky, and native white rum, fairly good in quality, but by force of circum- stances small In quantity and marketed at an extremely low figure The imposi- tion of tax on personal property would avail nothing, as,e aside from very few
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
To Secure Uniformitv.

New York, Jan. 5.-Commlttees repre- senting the American Trotting Associa- tion, the American Trotting Register As sociation and the National Association met here to-day to canvass the rules of the various associations with a view to securing uniformity. About one-third of the rules were canvassed. and 1t was re- ported tonight that no necessity for
 changes had been encountered. It is thought that the work will be completed tomorrow. Any changes determined on by the conference will be referred to the National Turf Congress that meets in this city next month It was reported that the conference would take action
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
Naval AppropriatiOn Bill.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The naval appro- priation bill was taken up today by the House Committee on Naval Afaips. Rear
 Admiral Taylog. chief of the Bureau CT Navigation urged that 5000 additional en- listed men be provided for the navy tns number being necessary to man the neSs naval ships. He added, that on account of the new system of target practice ln- vented by Lieutenant Sims the proficiency of the men behind the guns had been greatly increased during the past year. The system gives practice eauivalent to 2,OO0 yards shots for cost O. cents each'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

A resolution was adopted unanimously expressing the opinion that any measure disturbing conditions would be injurious to thei best interests of the producer. dealer and foreigns buyer. declaring that 'the inspection of grain by the national government at terminal markets would be detrimental to the agricultural inter- ests and the grain trade of the country" :" and favoring ''the inspection in all ter rninal markets under the supervision and control of the commercial organizations of such markets"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
The Mocagsin Aeain Fast.

Norfolk. Va.s Jan. 5.-According to the weather bureau disostehee ton ght. the submarine boat Mocassjn, which was hoated yesterday, has been blown hard ashore again, and is now fast on the beach as she was before the wrecker succeeded in getting her off. It will re- quire another siege of hard work and some high tides to float her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
Money for contr. | q, Postoface Sites.

Hannibal. Mo. Jan. 5.-Investigation of alleged corruption in transactions in tie selection and sale of postoffice sites in Columbia, Moberly. ESirksville. Louisiana Joplin and Nevada, was begun by the Federal grand jury here today in special session. The investigation is being com ducted by Judge Elmer B. Adams of the United States District Court at St. Louis Evidence will be presented to the grand jury. 1t Is said to show that large sums of money were paid to control the loea- ton of postofflce sites.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
Woods Nomination pagsed.

Washington, Jan. 5.--In the executive session of the Senate to-day the nomina- tion of General Wood came up ln the regular order. but vas passed on the suggestion of the absence of several of the senators interasted There was no discussion of the nomination
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

cial strain upon the new republic, and, while keeping SS,0O0,OO0 in her pJcket, in- payment of a reasonable .inteies There Is no other way out for Panama. and unless something of this sort is done the new republics plight will soon be a most unenviable one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
Free from Calomel or Poigon.

Laxo Pills are a mild and gentle laxa- tive. vet sure and effective: purely vege- table and are absolutely free from calo- mel, mercury or mineral poison. Will correct habitual constipation. Will not gripe or nauseate. Druggists. 25 cents.
 -adY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

fin the matter of records with the ald ot wind shields, but it was slated that tne conference had not been called for that
 purpose and that only three of those m conference had any power to handle the
 question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

LS Age % 45 or 5o when the vital weaker nut of any kind heals slowly often very nsign6 becomes bad small pnple At of ana shoTid hsvS oro life growhs you'd bleed o and piples d M S1pH then ss Cancer half dollar birth begin ana what nhame began and before long aiHns two there large eating continues
 Whenever s wrong with blood Some old poison tn M there for is beginning its These are rooted in hs b1d nS & saves e' keep 'ne surface clean they healing. blood medlc1neto purify and strengthen polluted KS ana tonic to build up general what NSSNHnee needed and S. s. s. is just a remedy GSSS%po poson IS so powerful and germ deadly
 snat tnls great vegetable blood reach anu or every Kind quickly yield to its
 yo nzV an a sore or ulcer write all about ned- I sCvts or any you desire given by our physi. '-oS "''"00' SnAse THE SzFT SPEcA7c O.. AyEAMA e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
GRAIN MEN PROTEST,

Vpp0seo DO TropoSe0 1nspectaOn by the Government.
 ]. New York, Jan. 6.-Representatives of twenty of the thirty-two grain exchanges of the country met at the produce ex- change to-day to consider a proposed protest against the bill introduced in the United States Senate by Senator Mo- Cumbei of North Dakota to provide for the national inspection of grain.
 J. c. Foering of the Minneapolis Cham Der of Commerce was chosen chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
DANGEROUS ULCERS
ROOTED TW TME REOOn,

Af the age ot 45 So when the vital powers are natu IS nouce9 tnat hurt of any kind heals slowly and often
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01
Former Honolulans,

Mr. H. E. Coleman. formerly Genl.
Sec. of the Y. M. C. A. at this place,
who has since been taking some studies
at Chicago University, is taking
study or two at Harvard and putting
most of his time into the secretaryship
of new Association in the town of
East Weymouth, south of Boston. The
building is artistically furnished, and
large athletic field adjoins.
Mr.. A. j. Coats is occasionally heard
from as he continues his studies in the
University of Nebraska, and directs the
physical work in the city Association.
Mr.. John NJ. Moore, who began his
Association training here, is reported
as being thoroughly well adapted to
the work. In one of the +. r. Assoc
Citations in Chicago be served accept
ably as General Secretary, but deciding
to go into the city work, he accepted a
call as assistant in the Association at
Springfield, characterization Review.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01

Will this Territory never get through
sQuandering money? The last Legisla-
ture appropriated $4,000 for repairs on
the Royal mausoleum which, so far as
any one knew, did not need any mend
ing, and the authorities then proceeded
to "blow the money in" One of the
first steps-and the all-important one
was to hire superintendent at $3.50 a
month whose duties principally consist
ed in lolling about the mausoleum park
and receiving his pay. Now the $4,000
are gone, leaving but little to show for
1t but half-completed alterations, and
work has stopped in the hope that $500
more may be had after the LIST of Jam
uary. One could build fine mauso-
leum out of all the money likely to be
wasted, first and last, on the satisfac-
tory one the Legislature, in its plen-
tiful lack of wisdom, wanted TO i'm
prove"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01

Islands were free. There were some
pests in the Hilo district not anywher.
else. and another in the Kona district
which was not in Hilo. He believed
though that the pests would spread
gradually to the other islands unless
some preventive measures were taken.
Mr.. Carter suggested that IL there
was no bad blight, then there was no
need of the proposed inspection. Mr..
Giffard replied that IL there had been
proper Inspection the Maui blight could
have been kept Off of oahu. Sugar
cane was being sent from one island
to another by managers, which might
be diseased. If the inspection was car
ried out there would be no chance to
spread blight in this way.
Mr. Thurston suggested that penal
ty be attached for the transportation
of plants without having a proper GER
tificate from the entomologist. The
plants could all be taken to the nur-
sery and fumigated. If sent from here,
and after arrival IL shipped to Homo
lulu. The resolution authorizing the
committee to draw up the necessary
rules and regulations was unanimously
adopted,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01

The theater in action is always in
peril of fire and the wonder is that 1t
does not burn down as often as
powder mill blows up. But in point of
fact such holocausts are few and far
between. 1t Is about thirty years
since the Brooklyn theater fire deci-
mated an audience and sent thrill
of horror through the country. Mean
while here and in Europe but few
theaters, like the Baldwin Of San
Francisco and new one at Muncie,
Ind, and one here, have burned,
and these We're empty. Casting up
the personal danger, however, from
the tables of mortality, people do not
take as many risks from fire In going
to theater as they do from drowning
in going to sea in a good steamship.
Why it is so we do not know; for
himsy, draughty structure, with paper
scenery, red fire and a network of
electrical devices, ought to be fire
trap.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01

So long as San Domingo Is a hot-peu
of revolution it will be source OF
danger to the United States. The couh-
try has many foreign interests. AT any
time when civil war is on German
a French or a British merchant may
be killed, whereupon his Government
will demand redress and send force
to get it. Anywhere else such force
might demand indemnity in the form
of a local foothold, as coaling station
which would prove a place of refuge FOR
low-countrymen in war; but IN san
Domingo they would find the Monroe
Doctrine in the way-a principle which
is not recognized in international law
and which great power may one day
decide to challenge. To escape such n
crisis. to establish peace in "A stricken
and prosperity in an impoverished
country, and at the same time to gain
an important strategic point are cir
cumstances which may easily and
logically lead the United States to con-
clude that the annexation of san Do
mingo is desirable.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01
Hns Service Discontinued,

AT midday today the bus service in
Nuuan4 Valley in connection with the
Rapid Transit lines will be discon-
tinuedt The Nuuanu street line will
now run up to the Mausoleum, which
VIII be( the terminus until the roadway
above Is widened, when the track may
be extended.
The JNuuanu Valley stables will also
be abandoned.
Whem the Beretania street line is con-
Guided Fort street will act as the lower
part 9f the letter Y for the Beretania
ana Suuanu street lines. The cars of
both lines will follow each other down
Fort street. On the return the Nuuanu
car Will go out Beretania street and
the Bfretania car will go up Nuuanu
street,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01
HEALTH MATTERS

While in substantial agreement WIN
the plan of the Governor to reduce ex-
penses, the Advertiser as well as the
public would be sorry to see the num-
her Of sanitary inspectors under the
Board of Health cut down from twelve
TO six. twelve are none too many
Perhaps the public do not fully appre-
c;ate the work of the inspectors but the
Governor must know as the press does
the peculiar crisis through which Ho-
nolulu has been triumphantly brought
NV the thorough system of sanitary
oversight established little over two
wears ago and which met the recrudes-
cence of a former malady in way 10
establish safeguards for the pubic
health without alarming public sehs'-
bilities.
This town we'll remembers the terror
~ ,ooo hut IL does not know that the
deaths during that visitation were e
ceeded in number by those OF the sec
ond outbreak, occurring year ana
ho,f later. Indeed few knew that an
,,h.r outbreak had occurred as the
BOARD of Health maintained pohc9
of silence and bent all its energies w.
wards cleaning the town. 1t Is no"
mapy months since a single case OF the
malady has appeared. The reason the
disease did not become vrulent III
yroups of cases and why 1t finally as
appeared altogether Is that the boaru
of Health inspectors had enough IN the
seld to compel private and public sahi-
tatfon.
The conditions which produce epi-
denies of the sort named are mere III
n large INDECENT or careless popuia'toi''
naon,e who must be watched. III the
inspectors are cut down to six we shai'
then have one man to every iooo people,
which simply means that he could hot
do b;s work and would have to slight IT,
THE MOMENT A TROPICAL Clli
BEGINS TO SLIGHT THE BUSINESS
OF KEEPING. CLEAN THAT Mo-
MENT 1T IS IN DANGER. shoulo
another epidemic: be spawned IN the
f,th of Chinatown, the tourist COM
mittee might as well shut up shop ana
those who hope for more warships ana
for garrisons of troops, hang their
harps upon the willows.
And a word further: If what we near
of the exact state of things in CHINA
town is true the inspectorate needs 10
be increased rather than diminished.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01

Mr.. Dowie has heard that Hawaii
has the richest white population per
capita in the world; hence his. desire
to spend couple of weeks hehe and
try lon 1t his hypnotic power Of per-
suasion. 1t Is remarkable how Dowie
manages to open fat pocketbooks; one
Of his few converts in New York re-
Gently sent him $4,000 and promised
more. Doubtless he feels that Hawaii
can be made to yield a golden stream
as the rock did to the tapping of
Aaron's rod. But We shall see.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01
GRAND JURY VOUCHERS

The Territorial Grand Jury engaged
in Investigating" the voucher scan
dals does not attempt to whitewash
the acctised men, but II does the next
worst thing in Sinking its duty and
trying to pass u on to n Grand Jury
as yet unsummoned. Its majority re.
port is not only specious reasoning but
1t is a pitiful evasion of responsibility.
Beginning with the statement that.
though in session since September sth,
IL did not have time to make thorough
and exhaustive inquiry. the jury pro-
ceeds to confess that but one phase of
the voucher question was submitted to
IL and then excuses itself for not taking
up that phase, which II surely had am
ple time and reason to investigate, By
complaining that 1t was denied the
fuller presentation" which must have
taken up far more time and resulted
in the thorough and exhaustive inquiry
which 1t says it had no time to make
The situation has it's analogy In the APP
pearance for trial of three accused men
out of ten before a jury which holds
that 1t hasn't time to try three but
might have tried them If the prosecut-
ing attorney, in justice to the other
seven, had presented the full ten.
So far as the time occupied by this
Grand Jury is concerned it used up as
much and more than did the Federal
Grand Jury which indicted Meheula
and exposed the whole system of legis-
lative boodling. There was literally
time to burn. The result not only
shows the questionable attitude of the
majority of the Territorial Grand Jury,
but it shows that Kumalae made no
mistake when he told an Advertiser re-
porter that he wanted the voucher case
taken from the hands of the Federal
Grand Jury and put into the keeping
of this one. Evidently Kumalae knew
his men. He knew upon whom to de-
pellu. lie dreaded the uhpldseu oeh''
of justice of responsible citizens who
know the value and meaning of an
oath.
Mr.. w. NJ. Templeton's minority re-
port states that there was evidence
enough presented to the jury to war
rant 1t in bringing true bills. With
that finding every disnterested man
who has seen the evidence will coincide.
Mr.. Templeton has done his duty as a
good citizen towards men whose con-
duct strikes at the very root of good
citizenship; but it speaks sternly
against our jury system that he stands
alone as one to eighteen.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-01-01

The threat of anneXing Hawaii to
California will never be carried out IL
the voters of Hawaii prove their ca
pacity TO give these Islands an honest
government. But IL Legislatures are
to go on stealing and juries acquitting
boodlers on racial grounds, and the
reign of Graft is to be uninterrupted
there is no telling what may happen.
1t is quite conceivable, under such cir
cumstances and as a means of econ
omy, that a very influential body of
taxpayers here would petition for in
corporation with the nearest American
State.