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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

Ii this thing keeps up there will
be quite an exodus OF Hawaiian dele
cations to the East in the next few
weeks. Along with Republican
delegation to Chicago and Demo-
cratic delegation to St Louir, there
IS to be delegation OF the Sons Of
the Revolution to ST. Louis in June,
However, this kind OF delegations
far less harmful than the ususl
lot OF lobbyists to Washington.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

During theewet days we've been
having lately soma j ker planted
suSar-cauo cuttings in the muddy
streets up AuwaIolimI, above the
Mormon church. These cane plants
laid where they were planted for
about three weeks before they we're
noticed and taken up and then the
street received some very much
needed attention, 1t is certainly
safe to assert that had it not been
for that joker, that neishborhood
would stay unnoticed for sometime
yet to come.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

After all, we wonder il DR. Hobby,
the quarantine officer who assaulted
the British captain on board the
America Msru, is not receiving o lot
Of free advertising aud bouquets for
part in squsbble in which he was
over oHicicus and al,oSethet wronai
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

Alex Robertson, the last man to
enter the race, was the fourth man
elected OF the six Republican dele
gates to Chicago. and this 10 rpiie
OF the administration ticket. Ha-
wall will surely be honored by this
son OF the soil, and not by such as
Billy Dogs and Others OF the ad-
ministrstiou ticket.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

'oour grapes" he received a severe
censure from defeated Hawaiian
candidate, who said that no took his
"dose gracefully. Bully for Stephen
L Deshs, who showed himself to be
moro OF man than Line did.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

The nature man seems TO be get
ting a little away from nature, or, st
leas,, is adopting tactics that were
unknown to Adam. There were no
steamers, sugar bsgs aud trucks in
the Garden of Eden, from all ac-
counts, and it seems pity that Mr.
Darling is transgressing the first
scheme of nature, as we know it, by
turning stevedore.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 20, 1904.
GIT BACK PROPERTY.

No tims should be lost in an effort
to get back from the central govern
meat not only the drill shed proper
ty but the lands at Leilehua. When
this valuable property was taken,
war was on aud there was no means
OF knowing at Washington or here
just how much land would be re-.
CURED All of the drill shed pre-
mises went to the G vernment under
the impression that The place would
ba desirable as a store establishment
for commissaIy and quartermaster's
supplies. Such ha, proved not to be
the case. The Ger trail government
itself has absolutely no use for tho
premises, while all OF the property
is required for he uses OF the Ma
tioual Guard. There is hardly any
question but that The authorities at
Washington would return the pro-
psrty to Hawaii upon a simple re-
quest with statements OF facts.
The big tract near Wahiawa was
taken under The same misappTe-
hension Of eon6 itions and the re-
quirements they might bring about.
1t was at one tine thought that a
vast army would have to be kept ir
the Philippines aud that a consie-
erable nun BEL OF men might be left
at this half way house. Such, how
ever, turns ut not to be the case.
Now that the Government has clos
"a a deal for Kshsuiki tract, which
is amply laEge and will meet every
requirement., the retention of the
Lnilehus lands becomes absolutely
unnecessary and absurd. II 10 next
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

While good many people are
pleased with the new aquarium at
Waikiki, it is we'll to remember that
it is an act Of eruslty to enclose 6sh
as they are cooped up there. There
is, first of all, the lack OF food. In the
sea the fish are enabled to select their
food from sea. weed and other things.
1t is impossible TO provide such in
the aquarium, To number Of spe-
cies OF fish the shallow depth Of
water at the aquarium lie hardship
and entails real suffering.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

What the Territory wants is a
county commission that will draw
up county scheme without need
less delay and will not load the
thing with dynamite before they get
through with it. Men who shout
for county government and then
secretly work against it are not
wanted at any price.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

The only candidate who had the
quality OF perseverance," as we'll as
the policy OF rule or ruin,got severe
Iy sat on. While Squeezing out his
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

night were also greatly annoyed,
The cost will not te mncb, aud right
now is the time to put the light in
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

Jno G Lane made very good
chairman for the recently held Re-
publicsn Territorial Convention. He
was alert, prompt, fair and up to
snuff, and he really made a splendid
record for himself for the tact and
unwavering attitude displayed by
him. His conduct was stern, but
not harsh, and was, moreover, con,
scientous, genial aud unassuming.
This speaks we'll for Hawaiian, al
though The INDEPENDENT says SO,
the spokesman Of and for Hawsiians.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

~ Parties wishing to dispose osto
hpTintvoAisasrr
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

Prospect OF the coming OF the
Panama feet to Honolulu in May
brings up again the need OF large
light at the corner OF Richards and
Queen streets. When the Aslatic
feet was here in December there
was no end OF trouble at that cor
ner. Officers and sailors groped
through thu DARKNESS, stumbling
over distractions OF different kinds,
Town people visiting the feet at
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20
Laundry
Co., Ltd.
GRAND RGDUCION In PRICES

Having made large additions to
our machinery, we are now able to
launder SPREADS, SHEETS, Pill,
LOWSLIPS, TABLE CLOTHS
TABLE NAPKINS, and TOWELS
ct the rate OF Is cents per dozen,
oash.
Satisiactory work and prompt de.
livery guaranteed.
No fear of clothing being lost
from stEikse.
We invite inspection of our laun.
dry and methods at any time during
business hours.
Ring Up Msin 7S.
our wagons will CO or your
and Ia NO
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

BUu,DINa LOTS,
HoUsus AHD LOTS, ANo
LANDS For SAIN
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20
tzzcspt Sunday
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Entered at the Pos ofnos at Honolulu
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-20

BruCa Warlng n Go.
4aai gssssa gaaisys.
~s rorss, near Eins,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

Monday an old eoIored man sntersd. T wish you'd se!l me-. ns ss.a = s,'i,a9 Sr,s
 around Inc country, and I'll work for anybody tho rest of my days for ny vis-
 'JSrs nns a of the women suggested that the old man be placed on Q tapIe witn pa.Gs marked on him. but after further taIk m earnest, 1t was decided to auction him on to the highest bidder. The olu man was put on a stool. and one Of the womsn got on the counter and began 10 cry hne bargain.
 The first bid was 50 cents. The bidde' explained that he simply wanted 70 give the auctioueer a start. The next plo WAS 70 cenls. ana quarter bids were receivcu until the old man was valued at V InsI there was a luil in the bidding, but tae crier persisted, and the bargain Was finaily knocked down to H. w, Shea, commission merchant. at s2.6.
 The negro eyed the commission man closely, and announced that he believed ne would nka to live with him. He said he mad had no home for years, and he was tired of living from hand to moutf Mir. Shea told the women that he would give his new purchase some light work around his commission house, and, If ne proved to be trustworthy; the job would be permanent. He agreed to give the nc gro a suit Of clothes and plenty to eat
 The old man thanked the women Tor having found home for him. and went away with his new master. seemingly quite satisfied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
A Word to Labor Unionists.

Louisville Evening Post.
 We take from the Bulletin of the Cloth ing Trade the following extract from an article signed by MT. Henry White, Sec. retary of the United Garment Workers oi America:
 "ln many trades the unions have be come so strong that the regulation of their present power is at least as import ant as the acquisition of more power. As the power of the unions increases sU greater test than diversity. We have seen union alter uion destroyed, after reaching the zenith of its strength, and all the struggle and sacrifice made tU gain that poirt lost through lack of self restraint. The responsibility must be know the limitations of the union and the obstacles that beset 1t better than tal rank and file"
 These are wise words. But the rcspoi. sibility does not rest alone with leaders 1t rests partly with members who pe. init ignorant. violent or interruptions men to lead, or who allow shrewd men to use the unions for political purposes or to injure rivals in business.
 Prosperity, which has so enlarged the demand for labor in the past five years, has received a check. We are not suffeI Ing from hard times, but we are ali filled with apprehension concerning possible disaster Some of this apprehension IS due to ill-advised strikes and to revela- tions made of the blackmailing by cc.- tain labor leaders in New York. These la- bOr leaders are no more than certain trust promoters of the capitalist class but that response will not be deemed sufl- cient by the friends of organized labor. The power of labor unions Is so great that it should be placed In the hands only or men whose lives and services com mand public confidence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
BRIEFS IN MERGER CASE.
Incidents of the. Consolidation Re
 viewed by Attorneys.

Incidents of the Consolidation Re-
 viewed by Attorneys.
 Washington. Janti 1.-Two briefs on be- half of the appellees case and the State of Minnesota against the Northern Secur- ities Company and others, involving the consolidation of the ownership of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railroads in the Securities Company, were filed today in the United States Supreme Court. One of these was a general ar gument in behalf of all the appellees, and the other 8 special brief in support of the proposition of the securities company only. Other briefs contend for the regu- larity of the purchase of the shares of the railroad companies by the securities company and urge that the Minnesota antitrust law does not cover the trans action.
 The general brief necessarily traverscs much of the same ground covered in the case of the United Staes against the cap italists that are involved in this case. The attorneys review the incidents of the consolidation and say that 1t was necss- sary in order to extend the trade of the United States to the Orient; that it was essential both to he Northern Pacific and Great Northern to have Eastern conncC- ton which was secured through the pur- chase of the Burlington Road and also that the union became almost imperative ''atfer the raid made by the Union Pacific on Northern Pacific stock in 1901.
 Admitting that the consolidation may have the effect of preventing competition where the two roads run, the attorneys contend:
 Taking all the facts into account it cannot be said that the net result has been a restraint of commerce The con- trary is true, and Is proven. And all the facts-all the commerce of the railway companies-must be taken into account and not merely the small portion, if any that may have been incidentally restrain ed ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
CetterS to tbe Edftcr
The Charity of Mon ogomery.

Few there are that can look back up- on the flight of the year that has passed without some regret or some compunctioil Of conscience Deeds committed. that brought pain or sorrow to some heart; those left undone; all rise up before the mental vision and, almost unconscfously. we breathe sigh. Now that another year with its varied hues. some or giad' ness, some of sorrow, mirth and sad ness, has passed into the cycle Of eter- nity. we greet 1904 with resolutions for better life.
 As this new leaf from life's book is corded. would 1t not be well to consider the duty we owe to others. as well as to ourselves? Taking the former as basis of these suggestions, the first ques- ton would naturally be, how can serSe e us to command the wealth that can sup ply the wants and needs of hundreds aye, thousands, as do those large contributors to public philanthrophy; but each Of us is required to do something, however small. towards the uplifting of our fellow creatures.
 The reports of the various charitable organizations of Montgomery this year. show a vast improvement over those or past years. Is this not proof that we are becoming more humane. more altruis- tic? Yes, as Montgomery grows Tn size, wealth and beauty, the sweet spirit of charity becomes more real. shedding It's influence broadcast until the heart of the cynic IS touched and he feels con- strained to add his mite to the cause of charity.
 The blessed influence of the Christ-child which had It's dawn centuries ago, and which has come down to us through those ages. is. at the glad yuletide, again felt. throughout the world there Is, at thls time, an atmosphere of divine love and good will to men. Then 1t is that hearts awaken to deeds of love and charity, and the golden commandment is fulfilled
 Alas! that the Divine charity iiluminat- ing the darkened and saddened paths of so many lives, and which brings to them joy and gladness. should be so short-livod. But with the rush and push of busy life. these noble instincts. called forth at the approach of this sweet season. are soon put aside and kept in cold storage until aroused by some unusual occurrence or some convenient season.
 Why may not Montgomery, this beau tiful city which boasts of it's wealth and refinement, so nourish and build up it's charitable. organizations that there shall be no need for the urgent canvassings at certain seasons of the year, so strengthen- ing and substantiating them that they shall become bulwarks of her benevo- lence and power for good? Our fair city will then have demonstrated to all hcr claims to pre-eminence among the cities of the South
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
rRY1Na no sH1FT TIE BLAME.

Reading the accounts of the Chicago catastrophe only adds to the horror all must feel at the sickening details, and intensifles the conviction that there is gross blame somewhere. In this instance, as in so many others, the talk about 1t being fireproof building is idle talk and nothing else. A powder house could hard ly prove more veritable death-trap than the Iroquois theatre was proven to be. It was not only an infiammable mass but reservoir of dangerous explosives. l The attempt to lay all the blame on the failure of the asbestos curtain to work is only one of the lame attempts to shift the responsibility. They are trying to create the impression that all the blame rests on this curtain and the hitch which prevented it from coming down prompt ly. If this is even partially true then all the more is there no excuse for the hitch. To say that a simple apparatus like drop curtain cannot be so construct ed as to act with quickness and certainty Is to give one very indifferent opinion of those who constructed it, or of those I NuOSe uuty II Ndo 10 operate It,
 That building constructed, as was claimed. so as to be practically safe, should in few moments cause so many deaths is little better than an absurd at 1 tempt to mslead. A huge barn, filled with dry hay and explosives would hardly be more dangerous than this ''fireproof" | theatre.
 But, leaving out all question of the l infiammable nature of the building and fixtures, and of the unreliable curtain, there Is a still more important feature of the case. A building several stories high, liable at any time to be packed from top to bottom, is fatally and criminally faul- ty if it cannot be speedily emptied, even of panic-stricken crowd. Reading some of the accounts would lead one to think that the main intention of the architects and builders was to keep people out of the building. and to prevent those inside from getting out. It was both a prison and a fortress, and all the horrors of last Wednesday were but the natural re- suits of panic in such a structure.
 It Is high time that all municipal gov eTnments should awake to the FespOnsi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
GERMAN coAL1Na STATION.
State Department Denies It Has Any
 Such Action as Reported.

Washington Special to N. Y. Herald. Cablegrams have recently been sent to United States Minister I. s. Swenson at Copenhagen and inquiries are even now being made at St. Thomas as to the truth of the story that Germany. through an agreement with the North German Lloyd steamship line is seeking for exclusive naval coaling privileges at St. Thomas.
 The story Is not q new one. The State Department has probed similar rumors more than once to find nothing tangible. This is why this story is pooh poohed in some quarters. No representation whatever has been made to Germany, nor will there be unless the information re- ceived here should become more definite and detailed.
 There is no difficulty in ascertaining what the United States would do' if Ger many endeavored to obtain for herself any exclusive naval coaling station privi- leges in the West Indies. especially at St. Thomas, which is one of the most inn portant islands of the Antilles from a strategic point of view, commanding. as it does. the entrance to the Caribbean.
 The United States Government consid- CTS that Denmark is morally bound to sell the Danish West Indies to no one to the United States. the treaty for their sale having been rejected by the Rigs dag at Copenhagen after ratification by the United States Senate.
 Any concession which would give any Euro2ean power coaling station rights, to the exclusion of other powers, would be considered a stab at the Monroe doctrine, even if the concession were made to private corporation.
 If found necessary the Danish Govern ment will be informed that the United States. which offered to buy the islands for fair price. considers that 1t holds the refusal of them: that the sale of the isl- ands to any European power would be q menace to the Monroe doctrine. and that Denmark is expected to keep the islands herself or sell them to the United States. Should the matter progress further it might be necessary to make some such statement to Germany but this Is con- sldered highly improbable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
WAR SEEMS INEVITABLE.
In the Far East Land-Relstions
 Strained to the Breaking.

In the Far East Land-Relstions
 Strained to the Breaking. Washington Special to New Orleans
 Times Democrat.
 War between Russia and Japan now seems inevitable"
 This remark was made at the White House tonight by one of the ablest mem bers of the diplomatic esrps present: The prospect of war between Russia and Ja- pan was the leading topic of conversation among the members of the foreign lega- tion, who assembled in the East Room after paying their respects to President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
 One of the throng of callers was con- versing with a member of the Japanese the Russian ambassador was talking with the Japanese minister a short distance away.
 q suppose I must extend the greetings of the season to the Russian ambassa- dor" sad the Japanese diplomat, flor I fear conditions may be such in few days as to prevent me from holding any intercourse with him."
 At the same time the charge of the Russian legation was engaged in earnest conversation with the Chinese minister. The shrewd Japanese, with the alertness characteristic of his race, remarked, in a semi-serious way:
 'I must do something to interrupt that conversation. It Is not well for China and Russia to be too friendly at this time."
 Immediately tho Japanese diplomat pre- scented to the Chinese minister a distin- guished Senator. and the Russian scOwl- d perceptibly at the interruption and moved on. -5.
 Senators and Congressman eagerly dis- cussed the days news from London and Tokio and were generally of opinion that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Losses Have Fallen on the Very Rich

New | Ork EIYenlng HoSt.
 The test of the general situation. pro- vided by the Christmas trade, has, been singularIy interesting. Its results have thrown & good deal of light on the ac- tual state of things. By the pretty una nimous testimony of the merchants, purchases of extremely costly goods, such as are bought in lavish quantity by paper millionaires. have fallen off very largely. This is what every one might have looked for. But even trained observers had not been So certain re- RardinR sales of the less cxtravagant sort, and what the events have brought to light is instructive and reassuring. Purchaser of what in the classification of cost, may be called the middle grade of goods, have bought almost or quite as freely ds last year; and demand for this class of merchandise has, moreover, really been enhanced by orders from people formel- iy reckoned on for the costly purchases The result, as most department stores will testify, is that stocks of this class of merchandise have fairly been cleaned out. and that the eason as a whole has ended satisfactorily. The inference from this is that the heavy losses of 19O3s great Hquidatlon have fallen on tho shoulders of the very rich. or of thos who SO regarded themselves, while tha great public still remains prosperous and hopefuI This, as it happens, has also been the lesson taught all along by the stock exchange.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
PRESIDENT AND QUAY.
Pennsylvania Man Supports the
 Administration.


 Washington Special to New York Press.
 With more anti-Roosevclt rumblings in Indiana, Nebraska and Kentucky comes the story that advances have also been made to Senator Matthew s. Quay to take hand in the game by selecting an anti Roosevelt delegation to the national con- vention from Pennsylvania. ~
 Quay however, is represented as hav- ing replied to these "feelers' that he is going to stand fast by President Roose- welt, and that the sixty-eight delegates from the greatest Republican State in the country will vote solidly for the Presi- dents nomination. Quay, 1t is presumed. quickly observed that the anti-Roosevelt movement really was Hanna movement in disguise, and Quay would go long way to let Hanna know that he has not forgotten that Hanna voted against seat ing him In the Senate when Quay ap- peared there at the designation of the Governor of Pennsylvania. /
 President Roosevelt and Senator Quay are now on the best of terms. It even has been suggested that the President might prefer Quay for the national com- mittee chairmanship next year, but that Is improbable, as Quay is growing old and has no desire to shoulder more political responsibility than he now bears. Quay has been in consultation with the Presi- dent, however, several times since his re- turn from tarpooning fin Florida, and his political experience and sagacity are of great assistance to the President.