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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20
WHEN FRANCE AND RUSSIA
COALESCED AGAINST ENGLAND

amble of the agreement made be-
tween the latter power and Great Brit
ain, the text of which was given to the
world just two years ago. The Lon
don Times of Feb. II, 1902, said the
preamble of the Treaty explains in
few words the eminently pacific and
conservative objects Great Britain and
Japan have equally in view. They are
it declares 'aetuated solely by a de-
sire to maintain the status quo and
general peace in the extreme East and
to safeguard the special interests they
have in maintaining the independence
and territorial integrity of the Empires
OF China and Korea and in securing
equal opportunities in those countries
for the commerce, and industry of all
nations The first article contains
mutual recognition of the special in
terests OF the two contracting parties,
those of Great Britain relating prin-
cipally to China and those of. Japan
who, in addition to the interests she
possesses in China, is interested in
peculiar degree politically, as we'll as
commercially and industrially, in Ko-
rea.' The second and third articles
provide for the maintenance of strict
neutrality in the event of either party
becoming involved in war with one
single power in the defense of such
interests, and for mutual assistance
in the event of either of them being
confronted by more than one hostile
Power. We have no hesitation in as
sorting that, by giving precision to the
conservative aims of British and Jap
anese policy and by combining and en-
HANGING the influence of the two pow
ers in Picking it makes for the pres
ervation of peace in the Far East and
the world over. Should, however, I'M
toward events defeat the pacific in
tentions of the two contracting parties,
we can look forward with the utmost
confidence to the results which may be
expected from this defensive alliance
between the two Island Empires of the
West and East. The gallantry
and the humanity displayed by
the naval and military forces
of Japan during the recent opera
lions in Northern China justify the
assurance that, should the necessity
ever arise, the Kings soldiers and sail
ors Will ind in their japanese allies,
comrades with whom they will be
proud to fight shoulder to shoulder
How soon, Mr.. Editor, the necessity
above alluded to may arise, who can
tell? Many, however, will hope that
the war nov being waged will not ex-
tend, and that the locus in quo of the
present hostilities may see it's end,
as it has its beginning, and that the
final outcome will be as satisfactory
to Japan and the best civilization of
the world as have the initial move
ments of the great struggle that has
been ruthlessly thrust upon her. Who
can doubt it? Aye! Who can doubt
it when her sons are bearing them
selves in such wise as to excite univer-
sal sympathy and appreciation?
CHARLES F. HART.
Honolulu, Feb IS, 1904
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READ THE ADVERTISER
Worlds News Daily
EVANS SAILORS WILL SMILE.

Eastern papers have been filled with lately
assertions from Evans feet while Honolulu in order that the
seaen could offers of Admiral Aexie
A dispatch to the New San Francisco
When Admiral Evans feet sailed for Honolulu
SeVelynVe men different
supposed at the time that they return in few davs to the
aal station and then be
port n eleven appeared
by police is that have deserted and the the
y IS a most OF them have succeeded leaving
arthur or VadlVosok and there getting places with good
as gunners IN the Russian the fortihcatons
he Admiral Evans fleet Honolulu papers pub
cable dispatch from China saying that Admiral Aeie
offering high salaries American British pnners This
patch is believed to have caused the desertons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20

Senator Allisoh's wariness of direct
statements is proverbial among public
men in Washington. The anecdote a
bout a friend winning a wager OF a
cigar from an Iowan that the senator
would not state in so many words that
a flock of sheep approaching had been
sheared has become familiar "They
seem to be sheared on this side" the
senator is quoted as having said The
other day in the senate this anecdote
was duplicated after fashion There
had been discussion about the wisdom
OF apPropriating a lump sum annually
for keeping the sidewalks and streets of
Washington free from snow and ice.
Mr.. Allison was drawn into the discus
sion. Snow has been falling on the
streets and sidewalks of Washington for
many years past" observed Mr.. Allison.
And will for many years to come" in
terposed Senator Spooner CAS- to that"
rejoined Senator Allison, 81 will not
prophesy.'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20

Editor Advertiser: Considering the
extreme attention given to the notable
| events now occurring in the East, it
may be both interesting and profitable
| to revert in mind to events happening
in the old world hundred years ago.
We now nearly approach the cente-
nary of one of the remarkable occur
| rences of history, an occurrence WV
idly verifying the old saw that truth
| is stranger than fiction. On the sec
| ond of next December one hundred
years will have passed since, in the
Cathedral of Notre Dame, Pope Plus
VII. was present to crown Napoleon
Marvel of marvels. The Vicar OF
Christ travelling from Rome to Paris
to crown the erstwhile lieutenant OF
artillery in the service of Louis XVI
On that historic occasion, as we are
told, Napoleon took the crown from
the hands of the Pope and placed it
himself upon his own head! Short
ly after the enactment of this remark
able scene Napoleon, with Alexander
of Russia on a raft in the river Me
man, negotiated the treaty of Tilsit.
ton against England and consum-
mated to humble her. These Napo-
leonic schemes necessitated the coop
Grafton &C Denmark and the Emperor
required her king to declare war
against England. The latter being
thus threatened demanded the surren-
der of the Danish fleet. consisting of
twenty ships of the line and number
of f,-ior 40 nd hainS
complied with England took possession
of the fleet by force.
Nearly one hundred years have pass
ed since the enactment of those STIR
ring events Again France is in al
lance with Russia, and again Eng
land has cause to enquire of Den
mark if she is prepared to preserve
the neutrality of her seaports. Surely
these conditions are not only signifi-
cant but vastly interesting, and not
less so by reason of a new and i'm
portant move made on the worlds
chessboard. Japan, whose remarkable
organizing ability and whose striking
ly strenuous acts are now holding the
attention of the world. had no place in
those old time transactions but today
she is one of the important factors
having to be reckoned with in inter-
national relations. The Island Empire
of the East being in alliance with the
Island Empire of the West and being
at war with the Giant Power of the
North. WILL in the event of being at
tackled by a second enemy. have the
advantage of the active cooperation
of the British fleet, powerful both in
the East and West, and of the general
war resources at the command of the
government of those far off islands
whose shores are washed by the At
lantic and the North Sea.
Russia, today, lays at the door of
British diplomacy the causes of her
war with Japan, and it may not be
amiss to note the words of the pre-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20
RUSSIANS MADE GALLANT
FIGHT AGAINST GREAT
ODDS
Continued from page II

afternoon of the 9th. Two Russian
naval vessels, the Variag and korutz,
were in Chemulpo harbor, and attempt
ed to prevent the landing OF Japanese
forces, but with no success. The for
eign naval vessels, the Minister says,
were generally leaving the harbor. There
was report that the japanese naval
vessels had captured transports off Max
po on the 9th.
The second dispatch says:
"A running naval engagement took
place at Chernu1po harbor about noon.
The Variag and the Korutz again at
tempted to escape, but failed. The
Variag was injured On their return
the Japanese naval vessels announced
officially that they would attack the place
at p. m AT the latter hour the Ko
ruiz blew up and sank. She was slow
vessel, which made it difficult for her
TO escape The japanese naval vessels
attacked the variag from the outside
harbor until she sank twenty-five
hundred japanese troops are in Seoul
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20
EMINENT FIGURES IN WAR-TOGO AND ALENEFF

The London Daily Telegraph says:
The Japanese have reason to be proud
of Vice-Admiral Togo. who has sue
ceeded Admiral Tsuboi in command of
the standing squadron, the force which
would probably be engaged first in case
OF war. He is young officer, as flag
officers go, in the prime of life, and he
of all available admirals knows what
naval war under modern conditions
means.
In 1894, when the Japanese wiped
out the Chinese fleet, Admiral Togo
he was only a captain then-struck the
first blow. He was in command of the
second-claSs cruiser Naniwa, not an
armored vessel in the usual sense of the
term, but a good British-built ship of
$3.50 tons, with a protective deck from
two inches to three inches thick and
armored coming towers. For her size
she was very heavily armed, carrying
TWO Io.2-inch guns, six 5.Q-inch and
couple of o-pounders and ten Maxims
for repelling torpedo craft This little
ship saw more fighting than any other
vessel in the Japanese navy. and Capt.
Togo won for himself then his title
The fighting Admiral" He is one of
She popular heroes OF Japan.
The British steamer Kowshing and
We others had been loaded up with
oldiers and stores by the Chinese and
'ad started for Korea. On July 18th,
hen in sight of the islands of the Ko-
can archipelago, a japanese man-of-war
the Naniwa-came in sight of the
owshing and nred blank shots as
gnal TO her to stop. The order was
oeyed, and then Capt. Togo signalled,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20
NEGLECT ALWAYS DANGEROUS.

To the average man it seems childish
to doctor a cold, and unless it becomes
particularly annoying to him. little or
no attention is given it, Often a cold
contracted in the winter is allowed to
run until the opening of spring. This
is a grave mistake, as even though the
warm weather may bring relief, the
system is thereby weakened and rem
dered susceptible to disease. A cold
should never be neglected, whether it
be child or an adult who is afflicted,
as health and often life is risked. A
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
costing but a small amount will bring
speedy relief and by its use all dan
gerous consequences will be avoided.
For sale by all dealers and druggists.
Benson, Smith & Co, Ltd, agents for
Hawaii.
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Real Estate Transactions,
HONOLULU, OAHU.
Feb. II. 1904.

Feb. II. 1904
X. Kamaka to Mrs. K. Papaia, a. l.
at Kakaa1o; 81. Feb. II, 1904.
Matilda A. Piedel gives notice of fill
ing of petition in the Court of Land
Registration to have title registered
and confirmed of lot SO, Quick Tract,
Kalihi. Feb. H. 1904.
EVA, OAHU
Jno. w. Thompson gives notice of
filing of petition in the Court of Land
Registration to have title registered
and confirmed of lot u, Blk. so, Pearl
City. Feb. IL, 1904.
WAIAIEA, kauai.
J. w. X. Naval to Miss H. H. NJ. Ma
wal, D. Realty in the Ahupuaa of Ma
kaweli; SIS, Jan. %, 1899
WAINIHA, KAUAI
Kipi Lewis to w. E. RoweII. D. II
int in share No. 80 of Wainiha hui
int in lease of Bishop Est. of realt,
land; $50. Feb. II, 1903.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20
JAPANESE OFFICIALS
NOT SURPRISED

Among the through passengers on
the Doric from the Orient We're num-
Der of prominent Japanese, en- route to
the United States on missions of i'm
portance to their government. All of
them spent their time ashore the
guests of prominent japanese of this
city.
Mr.. Hioke, formerly first secretary
of the Japanese Legation at Picking,
come First Secretary of the Japanese
Legation, succeeding Count Mutsu, son
of the famous Cabinet Minister Mutsu,
deceased. In time Mr. Hioke may be-
Takahira may be given a vacation in
the near future.
Mr.. Hioke drew up the new China
Japan commercial treaty which prac-
tically gave a black eye to Russia, in
that it compelled the opening of Man
churian ports to trade. Editor Shio-
zawa of the Hawaii Shinpo met the
party and obtained the latest inside
news of the preparations for the war
up to the time the Doric left Yoko-
hama. Mr.. Hioke seemed to be well
posted on the movements of the Rus
sian warships indicating that he had
full knowledge of where she Japanese
fleets would strike first. He was not
surprised that the japanese had won
so many victories.
Another prominent passenger was
Mr. Sakurai, the collector of the port
of Kobe, who is. en- route to the Uni
ted States to observe Customs meth
DDS at various ports.
Mr.. Minegishi, Commissioner of the
Treasury Department, is with the Col
hector of Kobe. Mr.. Minegishi stated
that before he left he had a farewell
Interview with the Minister of the
Treasury in which the latter said:
''Never worry about this Russian
business. We are going to beat them.
There is no chance for them to beat
us. We have everything ready to
defeat them"
Mr.. Minegishi further stated that for
several days before the vessel left Yo-
kohama, which was on February s,
the people were much excited over the
prospect of war with the Muscovites.
Toxic was being crowded with recruits
from the interior, and as there We're no
Barracks for them, residents freely OPP
ened their houses to shelter them
They were not dressed as soldiers at
the time, but on the declaration of
war, no doubt Immediately appeared
in uniforms.
He also stated that the japanese
were We'll prepared for emergencies in
Korea. The Japanese were to build
new railroad in Korea to connect with
the capital, Seoul, and for this purpose
several thousand Japanese were con-
tracted for to do the work. In reality
these men, about five thousand in
number, We're soldiers, and the lunas
were their officers. Thus there were
5000 men practically ready for the
field when the war broke out.
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20

Remain where you are or take the con-
sequences
The Kowshing was subsequently di-
rected to follow the man-of-war, but the
terrified Chinese would not let the Brit
lsh skipper carry out the order and
threatened to murder him. Capt. Togo
IS what would be styled an arbitrary
gent. and when he was disobeyed he
warned Europeans to leave the ship and
then promptly discharged a torpedo and
opened fire with the FIVE guns which
could be brought TO bear
The torpedo hit the vessel and in the
words of Herr Won Hanneken, Prus-
sian officer in the Chinese service who
was on board. The day became night;
pieces OF coal, splinters and water filled
the air; then | believe all of us leap
ed overheard and swami" Many of the
crew reached land, though it is said the
captain of the man-of-war would give
no aid in rescuing the Chinese; his idea
of war did not go on these humanitarian
lines The Kowshing sank in half an
lyoIIr
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-20
ADMIRAL ALEXIEFF.

The January Cosmopolitan said:
From the clouds of impending struggle
tor Far Eastern supremacy which, since
1905, have hung with varying density
over the Chinese empire and Korea. the
figure of Admiral Alexieff has emerged
the most conspicuous. perhaps, in the
lists OF the rival hghting-men of Russia
and Japan. Declared by imperial ukase
OF the Gar Nicholas as Vice-Czar of
greater Russia and lord OF all the lands
which lie between Baika1 and the Pacif-
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SOMERSET.
MARYLAND

The fire alarm was given shortly after
six o'clock. Friday evening, and proved
to be for the burning out of a chimney al
Frank Bukers. The fire did no da mage
William Linn of Boston has been I'm
town for a few days.
Dr. Bowman Of Lewiston. was recently
in town.
Lee Fuller Of Dover Is visiting his faith
er. Edwin Fuller on Academy street.
WEST PALMYRA.
Frank Farnum recently bought a nice
horse of Henry Hubbard
Charles r. McCrillis Is hauling logs to
HaTtland. ~
Mrs. f. Fl. Farnum installed the officers
OF Palmyra Grange. Saturday evening.
EAST cORNvILLE.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Judkins have
arrived home from a several months
visit in Massachusetts. Their son
came with them. All are pleased to
have them return.
Mr.. Walton is going to put In a shin
gle machine. He has a good mill for
long lumber now and with a machine
to saw shingles, he will have plenty Of
business.
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NORTH WHITEHEAD.

John Clark. while saving branch OF
tree, fell to the ground. breaking the
bone of his right thumb between the
joints. The accident is a painful one.
Alice DuntOn, who has been confined
to her bed for several weeks, is improv-
ing.
There was Christmas tree at the
church. on Christmas eve. On account of
the bad weather the attendance was
small. Rev. l.. l.. Harris and wife We're
presented with Il barrel of Hour and a
quilt.
Alice NJ Brann has been visiting friends
in Gardiner and vicinity, for the past
week
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PENOBSCOT.
N NEWPORT.

| Owing to the severe weather, Sun
| day, the services at the different
churches We're not as well attended as
usual.
| DR.. and Mrs. VIM. f. Walker left last
week for South Carolina where they
will spend the winter. Two of their
children are boarding with Mrs. Howe.
| The officers for the Eastern Star were
installed, Thursday evening, by Mrs.
Mary f. Stuart, p. w. NJ. the Masons
also held their installation the same
evening with w. N. Mitchell as INSTALL
ing officer. After the close a fine ban
quet was served by the ladies of the
Star.
Mr.. and Mrs Benz Grant left. last
week. to spend a few weeks with rela-
| tives in Michigan.
GARLAND.
Miss Agnes Emerson. who has been
teaching in Nye. N. H.. returned. last
week.
Mrs. s. II. Came. who has been visit
ing her son Clifford at Bar Harbor for
several weeks. has returned home
John Oliver has been quite sick threat
ened with pneumonia. DIR. Hathaway at
tended him and he is improving
% W. boouNin, WHO mas SUFFERED for
more than five months with his diseased
finger. is still having quite trouble with
it,
Mrs. f. A. Tnttle of Athens. is with her
sister. Mrs. Mark Avery. for an indeti-
in feeble health. She has been indoors
the past eight weeks.
There was quite an exciting time ut the
home 70 G. a. Fawsette few days
since, caused by Il fire originating in a
dnfn flNTn oh trnr,.
fore much Roadway was made and soon
under control. The fire endangered NJ.
Avery x Cos. store. as it is closely ad-
joining.
Miss Edna Written of Carmel. and
Clarence Friend of Somerville, Mass. for
merly of this town, We're united in mar
riage, Dec. 2. at the home of the brides
father, at 2: NJ, by Rev. J. w. Webster
of Newport. The double ring service was
used. The bride was dressed in white
and the groom in full dress suit. Fred
bennett of Etna, was best man and Ed
ma Friend. sister of the groom. brides.
maid. They received many handsome and
useful presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Friend
left town on the Pullman for Somerville
Mass.
Mrs. Mary Friend and daughter Edna
and Gertrude, who were in town. Christ
mas. to attend the Friend Written we'd
ding. have returned to Somerville. Mass
The winter term of school closed MIDST
No 3, Friday. 1t was taught by Eva
Jones. A treat of peanuts, candy and
pop corn was enjoyed by the pupils
Schools in other districts closed. Thurs
day.
MIR. and Mrs. Il. c. Friend Of Augusta.
spent Christmas at their home In town.
Charles bennett was In Bangor, last
week. on a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Mclaughlin Of lie
want. visited their son, Obed McIaugh-
lin, Christmas
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WALDO.
CENTER MONTvILlE.

Fred Boynton. the 16-year-old son of
| Mr.. and Mrs. John Boynton, was COM
| united, last week, to the State school
Tor boys at Portland, during him mi
nority.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 0. Bartlett have re-
turned from n trip to Washington. ID.
G.. where they passed the HOLIDAYS
with their daughter. Mrs c. r. Rich
ards.
Wales r. Bartlett has returned to
Essex. Mass. He was accompanied by
his sister Miss Miriam Bartlett who
ha resumed her duties as teacher in
Hopedale, Mass.
Edward Evans Of Waldo assisted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clement OF Knox.
installed the officers of Union Harvest
Grange. on the evening Of Jan. I'd. A
supper followed the installation,
TROY.
Miss Bessie Weymouth has gone to
Springfield. Mass. to keen house for her
uncle, John M. Weymouth.
The North Troy Reading Club met,
Friday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Cook.
The w. c. T. U. met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. A. c. Myrick.
There will be an installation of off,
GERS of Seven Star Grange at their hall,
Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18th.
Mrs. M. c. Parsons is in Augusta car
Ing for her sister, who is very sick with
pneumonia.
The Oldest inhabitant fails to remem-
Der weather as cold as that Of Satur-
day, Sunday and Monday.
HAlLDALE.
Clifton. the n-years-od son of Mr.. and
MRS; WILDER Penney, died, Dec. 20. after
an illness OF one week. The funeral was
az the vose school house, Friday al 10
CLOCK. Rev. I. r. Pentecost officiated.
s., Mrs: Elona Hall appears to be gaining
L. W. Penney Of Newton, Mass. and
Mrs Laura Bryant and Mr.. Riley Messer
OF Union. were called here. last week. by
me death Of their little nephew.
The cold wave. the first of the week.
was very severe In this place The ther-
mometer registered 20 below zero Monday
forenoon al O'Clock. The frost found
us way into many cellars where IL never
troubled before.
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