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The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-05-17
ALElJTIAN NAVAL BASE
WHERE SQUADRON IS GOING

WASHINGTON, April SO.-If tbs
Navy Department carries out its
scheme of establishing a large coalinl
station on Kiska Island in the Aleutiar
chain, which extends westward from
the Alaska mainland, this station will
be farther north than any other naval
base belonging to the United States.
Yet it will be nearly 700 miles farther
south than st. Petersburg, where the
Russian Government maintains "A Thor
ough naval establishment, including
shipyards where the Cars warships
are turned out.
Kiska Island is a lonesome dot of
land about 600 miles west of Dutch Har-
Dor. Even Dutch Harbor conveys to
the popular mind some suggestion of
the jumping off place, but a glance at
n map OF the world shows that, so far
as latitude is concerned, 1t is not more
remote than nearly half the civilization
of Europe. Kiska Island is a little
farther south than Dutch Harbor, in
exactly the same latitude as London.
The Pacific naval squadron will visit
Kiska Island during the coming season,
and the gunboat Petrol, with the collier
Saturn, will be on duty there all sum-
mer. The object Of the Petrels expedi-
ton Is to complete the soundings of
the good natural harbor which was
found there last year, and 1t is probable
that the Saturn will deposit a pile of
coal on the island, which will form a
nucleus of large supply to be put
there two or three years later.
The Navy Departments plan is based
on some recommendations made by the
General Board. The naval experts be-
lieve the growing interests of the Uni
ted States in Alaska and the Orient re-
quire coaing station in northern wa
tiers somewhere midway between Puget
Sound and the coast of Asia.
1t is roughly estimated that the sta
ton will in the end cost about s., 500, 900.
for 1t is proposed to provide first class
facilities for coaling ships and to main
tain supply of not less than 100000
tons of coal The natural harbor is
protected by a breakwater which ma
ture provided in the shape of Little
Kiska Island. There is a good depth of
water and dredging will be necessary
only in the immediate vicinity of the
wharves.
The naval officers who are interested
in the project say that the Kiska Island
site answers in a marked degree all the
requirements of naval strategy. 1t is
within $50 miles of the great circle route
between the Pacific Coast and Oriental
points, and the coal supply will be of
value to the merchant trade in case of
emergency. The place will also furnish
a harbor of refuge.
The locality was partly surveyed last
summer, and the work will be continued
during the coming summer. The Navy
Department already feels itself war
ranted in going ahead with the project.
A much larger appropriation than
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usual was asked for this year, to be
| expended for coal and coaling facilities
and in explanation the Navy Depart
| ment told the members of the House
| Committee on Naval Affairs that the
| funds were needed for the Kiska Island
| project. 1t was urged essentially as a
naval measure, of course. in view of
our increasing relations with the Far
East and with Alaska, but the CONNER
cial advantages We're also brought to
the attention of Congress.
Kiska Island and it's neighbors in the
Aleutian chain are not nearly 80 far
east as people generally appear to sup
pose. Kiska is only about half way be-
tween Dutch Harbor and the end of
the chain, but it is still several hun
dred miles further west than Hawaii,
while it is only a few miles further
north than the northern boundary of
the United States on the Pacific Coast.
The climate of the Aleutian Islands is
mild. and such harbors as are found
there are open all winter. 1t has been
maintained by many persons familiar
, with conditions in that part of the
world that the climate is so favorable
as to permit of stock raising. and a
limited amount and kind of agriculture.
"Kiska Island" said Rear Admiral
Converse, chief Of the Bureau Of Equip
ment, in his testimony before the House
Committee on Naval Affairs. several
weeks ago. sis near the 10Sth meridian,
about $50 miles north of the great cir
Gle route from San Francisco to Yoko-
hama. This station is considered of
great strategical Importance.
THE island is uninhabited at pres
ent, and the cost of construction would
be very large. The harbor is very fine.
1t has recently been surveyed by Ad-
miral Glass's squadron.
I'VE have quite good charts of the
harbor and a good preliminary survey
for the coal depot. The locality is sub
ject to heavy fogs. but it is an excel
lent harbor, and it is never frozen
over"
1t is probable that in the course of
time the Navy Department Will ask
that Kiska Island be connected with
the rest of the military telegraph and
cable system in Alaska. A cable will
be laid westward from Sitka to Valdez
during the coming summer. a CONTRACT
having been made for the manufacture
of the necessary material last week.
There is already a proposition to eX-
tend the cable still further westward.
from Valdez to Dutch Harbor, and il
this should be done, the proposed new
coaling station could be connected with
the military cable and telegraph sys-
TEN in Alaska for about s250,00O or $780,
600.
With the telegraph line extended rs
FAR westward as Kiska Island, some
private interests might find it worth
while to lay cable from Kiska west
ward to the Siberian coast. Kiska Is
land is fully half way from the Pacific
coast of the United States to the coast
of Asia.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-05-17
" BOB" EVANS
ENTERTAINS KING

NAPLES, April 3O.-King Victor EN-
manuel visited Rear Admiral Evans on
the United States battleship Kentucky
this morning, remaining half an hour,
expressing his pleasure at having an
American warship present at the naval
review yesterday. and saying many
gracious things of his American
friends,
The King, who was accompanied by
his stan, was met at the gangway by
Admiral Evans. with whom he shook
hands most cordially, His majesty
Inspected the battleship, and warmly
congratulated the admiral on his ship
and tho appearance ~ tho men, al
though Admiral Evans made excuses
as tbs hsniueky was eoallng
tbs hlns Asked Admiral Evans a,
bout hA lflp flnm tho Far East ana
seemed Interested IN the details
~ Thomas lApl0n lalef Ia lhs day
save q ainnpf 40 Admiral EYaRs ana
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From Saturdays Advertiser)
Trim and smart-looking the newest
warship commissioned in Uncle Sans
navy-the cruiser Tacoma-arrived at
Honolulu yesterday morning from
Bremerton and moored alongside the
Channel Wharf. The Tacoma is a live
ly cruiser. Differed by good men and
manned by willing crew. The new
ness of the vessel is wearing off and
she now presents the same orderly,
well-kept appearance which is charac-
teristic of the American navy.
The Tacoma Is commissioned to
search for a lost island, sunken reef
somewhere in mid-ocean between Ho-
nolulu and San Francisco, an underly-
ing menace to shipping which, if only
known to seamen, would be a blessing
to those who go down to the sea in
ships"
The cruiser is small compared with
other well known vessels of the type,
but she has battery of 5-inch guns OF
the most modern sort and her light
draft, of about eighteen feet, will enable
her to ferret about in inshore places
which are barred to the big cruisers.
Captain Nichoson--"Reggie" Nichol-
son, as he was Familiarity known 10 Ho-
nolulans some fourteen years ago-is a
proud commanding officer. AS he trod
his quarter deck yesterday afternoon
he told an Advertiser man that the
Tacoma was an ideal ship to be COM
mander of.
THE Tacoma is an excellent vessel.
She is steady in a heavy sea, is staunch
and seems to be IA perfect warship of
her kind We came down from Bremen
ton in the face of head winds and but
ting strong currents, yet we maintained
an average speed of about eleven knots.
There is a fine sweep to the Taco
mas main deck" and the commander
waved his hand in the direction of a
long stretch of unobstructed deck. She
is very comfortable, and the men seem
to think she is just the best boat in
the navy. / believe | think so too.
I'VE had a delightful time at Taco
ma where the citizens gave us our
silver service, which. of course, we
have duly christened.'
Captain Nicholson expects to remain
here about a week. The vessel carries
a crew of 261 seamen and twenty-five
marines. She left Tacoma on May
and proceeded to Bremerton where she
coaled. The warship left the Navy
Yard on May for Honolulu.
OFFICERS OF CRUISER TACOMA.
The commissioned and warrant Off
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field piece Her complement Is thirty
1 officers and 2S1 men.
SHE COST UNCLE SAM s1,51O,gOO
The cost named in the contract was
S1,410,9C0, although she cost about $780,
| 900 more before completed. The cruiser
was launched at San Francisco from the
Union Iron Works at 5:53 p. m. Tues
day. June 2, 1902. Since then the work of
| completing the Tacoma has been push
ed, and she has but recently gone into
commission, this being her first trip.
The cruiser is a monument to the skill
of the shipbuilding industry on the
coast.
The official trial trip of the cruiser
occurred November 30 in the Santa
, Barbara channel, under favorable cir
cumstances. The average speed made
during the trip was 1850 knots IN hour.
At the conclusion of the trial, which
covered sixty-four knots, it was the
unanimous opinion of the members of
the board that the cruiser had proved
herself a splendid vessel and exceling
the government requirements in every
respect. She is the first vessel of her
class to meet requirements.
TACOMA'S SILVER SET.
The silver set presented to the cruiser
Tacoma by the people of Tacoma is one
of the treasures of the officers and crew.
1t was designed and manufactured by
Shreve & Co., of San Francisco The
service Is radical departure from the
conventional services usually presented
to cruisers and battleships. The design
is the development of an art scheme
originating from the use of steel and
iron upon massive doors and gateways
of the fourteenth century, and it may
readily be seen how consistent this
character of design is with the purposes
and uses to which the service is being
put.
The set is composed of many pieces.
There is a punchbowl twenty-three
inches in height by twenty-one inches
wide, which includes the spread of the
handles. This bowl stands upon a mas
siVe but graceful tray twenty-six inches
in diameter. There are two loving cups
twenty-one inches high by fifteen wide,
two serving trays seventeen inches in
diameter, punch ladle and thirty-six
punch cups, all of silver.
The service is entirely hammer work
all made by hand. Deeply chased upon
its sides is the seal of the city of Taco
ma, and In the case of the punch cups
the word Tacoma" is applied in mas
siVe silver in letters carrying out the
fourteenth century scheme of design.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-05-17
WANT HEARST BARREL TO
PAY FOR NEXT CAMPAIGN

Democrats are planning to use the
barrel they expect to get from Hearst
for an instructed delegation, to pay for
an aggressive campaign next Novem-
Der, Curtis Z, Iaukea is the probable
candidate for Congress on the Demo
cratic ticket and expects TO win. hy
the liberal use OF Hearst money ant
the contributions of wealthy Democrats
In the islands, This is the plan OF the
Hawaiian leaders OF the party, but some
of the stalwHrts are not so Well salts
He'd with the scheme,
The lawniiuns are said 20 favor thu
candidacy at W. II, Hearst Tor the
Democratic nomination ut ~, Louis but
lhey intend to be llllr COY about ds-
NNeTlnH The instructed delegation, They
nave hsArl wonderful stories nf the
money palnH HprnI hy Hearst on ga,
lnAlnlAna ana ihrl want lhulT share ni
~ lhr convention has uuI hrnn hold
~ Arl ana lhs iRlk npN 10 ihat ullrs.
llsAlnl klArH snnrlhlnR ltslirs pfWr
lhsH inr pn inaiIunlel lrlaHaluu. hl
hnnl HFi d Hi Hll lhp NnlM naWu
iiaif htlf HlN almost aH a uhli W apIu.
filNl M enc NNNfIHltf iHnAilHlU HNH
llif hAliffH hlf NflNH lhIf HH lfbHI b.
W NlN a no contribution iuf iNf .sW
lalfn iNNl Whi nNfHmh.I NlusI
lHl hnHN ih.l ll.I NANII Huf II.
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-05-17
FOREIGN WARSH|PS CANNOT
ENTER PEARL HARBOR

WASHINGTON, d. c., May a.-Foregn war vessels may
enter eight ports the United States colonies These
have been marked off, foreign representatives here advised
to the deemed best place about them
They are: Habor Guantanamo CubaS Pearl Harbor
Hawaii Florida Guam and Subig Bay, p L. and the
ports anorages OF Kska Island Aeutian archipelago
for this marked change the attitude OF the navy
department been ordered the points
mentioned.
1t advisable the United States has entered
world power permit the freedom OF inspection
OF her Notifications in the past
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while it is still of some value-before
the st. Louis convention. Hawaii's six
votes may count for good deal in ,he
Democratic convention. and the native
leaders intend that they shall get some
thing besides newspaper thanks for an
instructed delegation. All they want Is
contribution tn the campaign fund for
next November, and $4,000 is about the
figure that viii suit them. They claim
that Hearst has spent much more than
that amount and received a good deal
less than six votes In some states while
Hawaii Is ready 20 deliver the goods.
win $4,000 as a starter the Hawaiians
hope 10 induce other prominent Demo-
Gratis IN the islands 10 contribute 10 the
campaign fund, and they are expecting
Ia start the hght for neNt November
with ns hrHn q campaign fund as tho
Republicans had Tor lhnlT hrsl battle in
Tho lHlanis. Ami lhry actually have.
Some lille hope of winning Curtis
lauhrA "a lhe man moHi lalkrd ~ Tor.
lhr pnHlnailpn aH lrlrKair ana the lrg,
lslAllNr candidates HIF iN a. plpkpl hr
lhrII lh.lilY ip nih Wai ana Nuio no
n NllAn ana lnRlifh lsHFuREss ~
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OBJECTION TO MARRIED
WOMEN AS TEACHERS

grievance finding muttered among young
OF local training which has nothing the cutting
salaries 1t relates the employment teach
while single who qualified
cannot find situations The complaint has particular
married women whose husbands earning good salaries public
private employment 1t said this very thing is strictly
hidden in san Francisco story of who
ery taught IN san Francisco having married in Honolulu and
gone back 10 the Coast Her marriage published here and
she obtained position teacher in san Francisco upon the
strength of her former record When the school authorities Of
that city however informed that she had husband capable
oi supporting her r dismissed llere said there
nanls NJ husband and wits both empoypd hy tbs Hoard q
lnalon "a aAlrs pREegalnR handsome ngomg, an he willis
mar tnRt NA'hfr ar NlhOW fhAnrp o uifp lhrl halNl
auld dplawW on. rung lNllhunl NNis N mrn doing Nel
n mlF Wnf'' 'nl falwH' ne ll'a p hF educational pal
lNll n al atfuUnH HltUu
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GERS of &c Tacoma are az follows:
Commander r. F. Nicholson, U. S. NJ,
commanding.
Lieut. Commander Harry George, U.
S. N, executive officer.
Lieut.. Commander w. C. Hume
navigator.
Lieut.. U. T. Holmes, engineer officer
Surgeon NJ. X. johnson, U. S. n.
Paymaster Ray Spear, u. S. N.
Lieut.7W. D. Leary, U. S. N.
Lieut.. l. F. Lands, U. S. n.
Ensign Harry X. Cage, U. S. N.
Ensign w. w. Galbraith, u. S. n.
First Lieut.. Paul E. Chamberlain, U.
S. NJ. C.
Midshipman D. P. Wickersham, U.
S. n.
Acting Gunner J. Mitchell, U. S. ".
Acting Boatswain H. A. Stanley, U.
S. n.
Warrant Machinist ]. f. Green, U.
S. n.
Warrant Machinist G. T. Brownridge,
U. S. N.
Warrant Machinist Ernest Evans, U.
S. n.
Acting Carpenter G. A. Lazar, U.
S. N.
Pay Clerk S. F. Rose, U. S. N.
COMMANDER A VETERAN.
Commander Nicholson, commanding
the beautiful cruiser, which cost about
81, 500, 000 is a naval veteran. having
been in the service thirty-four years.
He entered the naval academy at the
age of 16 from the city of Washington,
ID. c., the place of his birth and which
has ever since been his official resi-
dence. Commander Nicholson has work.
ed his way up to the high position he
now occupies. Personally the COM
mander is splendid fellow, genial and
whole-souled, but thorough naval Of
ficer, commanding the strictast respect
of his officers and men. He is known
to not few Honolulu people and he
is highly elated at the welcome which
he and his vessel have received.
A SHEATHED CRUISER.
The protected cruiser Tacoma is of
$500 tons displacement, sheathed with
copper and teak. Her length at the wa
ter line is 292 feet, breadth A feet /
inch and draft Is feet. Her indicated
horsepower is 400 and the speed call
ed for in her contract was 16Ia knots
an hour. Her equipment is her main
batteries, consisting of Ten rapid-fire
rifles, besides two one-pound rapid ire
four automatic Colts and one three-inch
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-05-17

RAh fRAhflsfo hsY % lhg halk Ahaf jamlea slliYsd
sNWaY n, hnleo 'llfei r0Nfa spaAsg w. Yglsl sifl
hpm liNraIplu
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HQnbuIg-BIenen Fire Insurance Co

The undersigned having been ap-
pointed agents of the above company
are prepared to insure risks against
Dire on Stone and Brick Buildings and
IN Merchandise stored therein on the
most favorable terms. For particulars
tpply at the office of
F. A. SCHAEFER & CO., ACTS.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-05-17
IS The
Overland
Lin1ited''

ELECTRIC LIGHTED
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General Insurance Co. tor Sea,
River and Land Transport
of lrasdan

Having established an agency at Ho-
nolulu and the Hawaiian Islands, tho
undersigned general agents are author
lied to take risks against the dangers
OF the sea at the most reasonable rates
and on the most favorable terms.
F. A. SCHAEFER & &C..
Agents for the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-05-17
North German Marine Insur'ce Co.
OF BERLIN.
Fortuna General Insurance Co.
OF BERLIN.

The above Insurance Companies have
established general agency here, and
the undersigned, general agents, are
authorized to take risks against the
dangers Of the seat at the most reason
able rates and on the most favorable
terms.
F. A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
General Agents.
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answering look met her own. Wednesday
evening she brought home another basket
of provisions, but In spite of her eager
vigilance, some one must have jostled
against her, for when she removed the
packages there was a ticket among them
this time with her name boldly written
upon 1t. This would admit her TO con-
cert at nearby church.
After that other pleasures came, a Sunday
outing In the country, an evening observa-
ton car ride on the trolley, an admission
ticket 10 light OPERA membership in a
circulating library and then another excur-
sion up the river. All were dropped surrepti-
tiously into her basket and with no clue what
ever to the donor. This secrecy, as she well
knew, was an easy matter to accomplish in
the crowd which always thronged the side
walks when the shops closed.
II was making a new existence, rose-tinted
and fairy-like, for the white-faced working
girl. She was homesick and disheartened
no longer Some one was interested in her.
She was becoming more eager and friendly.
She was losing much of the natural diff
dence and shyness and distrust which she
had brought with her from the country. All
the whole big city had seemed against her
hard, unfeeling. selfish-and now from the
very hurry of II was this voluntary proffer
of friendship, unexpected and unsought.
Tie thrill of II grew stronger day by day
and changed the brief mods and smiles with
the old candy woman to occasional five
minute talks, and caused the new friendli-
ness in her face to bring returning friendli-
ness from the acknowledges she met upon
the stairs and in the halls. When she saw
the 1anitor holding small child in his arms
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where you live, and will be there at s.
| Your friend, WILLIAM SAUNDERS
In the tumult of anticipation which filled
her mind, May did not even think of the
grocers assistant until she passed the store
next morning. Then she turned and went
in. The grocer came forward, but she
shook her head.
Il don't want anything. Mr.. Brewer" she
"Oh. him." nodding toward the back
hammering. Has he been making some
mistakes with your order? Just step to
the door there
May did so. and found the assistant bend
ing over a box He looked up expectantly.
II just stopped in to say 1 can't go Sum
day." she said hurriedly. II made a mis-
take live got another engagement. I'm
real sorry
The assistant smiled reassuringly, In spite
of the keen disappointment on his face
That's all right" he declared. with an
affectation of carelessness. Don't you
bother about it bit. / amt really felt
that you would go with me any of the
time. 1t was too good to be true
I'm real sorry" May repeated as she
turned away.
Sunday morning she was ready long be-
fore the hour appointed. But s O'Clock
went by and the unknown had not APP
peared And so passed 0 and 10. BY sun
set her first keen disappointment was lost
in anxiety for her friend. Something dread
full had happened to him. He was sick, or
perhaps had met with an accident.
Wednesday she bought more groceries.
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that hour the socialists of the chamber
took him for their dictatorial leader.
say "the socialists Of the chamber" for
there are others who have never either
acknowledged or disacknoweidged Jaures,
the great socialist tribune. These are the
followers of Jules Guesde, the Hard-shell,
who smiles at the idea Of socialist hold
ing Office under republic that acknowl-
edges capitalism. With Guesde and his
crowd it is revolution or nothing. and the
lack of this element plus the financial In
thus captured for itself three seats in par
lament actually made Jaures lose his seat
in 1898. For four years he had vacation
from the chamber. and the way he used IT
without rest he labored to strengthen his
leadership of the socialists. In the midst
of noisy assemblies he was seen standing
on the table. informing the Carmagnoie-tne
song of the red revolution!
How we'll he succeeded is shown by his
return to- the chamber, which he has never
since left. In answer to criticisms ABOUT
holding office he replies that he Will bring
about the social revolution little by little.
As a matter of fact, he has been laying
mighty foundations, much of which mas
been work of personal nature, capturing
the machinery of government and meetins
Individual cases as they arise. This has
been particularly true in the case of strikes
in which the strikers have been favored
as In no other land.
No Easy Task.
The foundations are mighty. but they have
to be dug in hard ground. There are Few
questions on which the radicals and So
cialists are sure to agree. Both are COM
mitted to old-age pensions. Both are COM
mitted to some kind of income tax. And
pa rticularly, both agree to hammer on the
church.
In all. except this latter, Jaures, the pow
erful, has had to drag the radicals by main
force AS result of a thousand unseen tn
umphs he now counts on bringing the
French government. at no late date, to lay
it's hands on three great industries-alcohol,
sugar and petroleum refining-to make them
government monopolies. as is tobacco al
ready. 1t will be a great step toward So
sialism; and it will be accomplished with
out compensation to ref1ners-the precedent