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The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06
MeheuIa On Trial.

Honolulu May 7.-The case of Solomon
Meheula, the former clerk of the House
of Representatives, charged with gross
cheat, was taken up by Judge De Bolt
this afternoon. Deputy Attorney Cen
eral Fleming conducted the case of the
prosecution, while c. w, Ashford appear
ed for the defendant.
Meheula is charged with having de-
frauded the Territory out of sum OF
money while he was clerk of the House.
1t is alleged that he drew a warrant for
$500 on the Treasury payable to himself,
and cashed it. A couple of days later he
got two vouches for $500 signed by the
Ways and Mean Committee by represent
ing that he had bought IS copies of the
civil and IS of the penal laws for the use
of the members for the money. II is
said that the members never received
their copies, Seven or eight of these
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06
Defense OF The County Act.

HONOLULU, May Henry f,
Cooper, chairman of the County
Act Commission, and T. McCants
Stewart, another member, will pro-
badly be appointed to defend the
county government act, under the
assault about to be made upon it
by the Civic Federation, in the
name of w. r. Castle. Attorney
General Andrews has communicate
ed with both of them regarding
their willingness to undertake the
case, which is important enough to
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06
May Wait for County Decision.

WAY wait Tor SOunty DeCISIOns
HONOLULU, May 2.-How
long will the extra session last, is
question which is now being dis
cussed in connection with the
county act contest. 1t is believed
by many that the legislature will
not adjourn with the county act
contest unsettled, and that the
sessions will therefore, be extended
even if work is finished, until the
decision comes. There are two
reasons for this among legislators.
One is that there are mem bers who
fear that if they adjourn and the
act is knocked out they will be
sent for to come here and hold
another extra session. The other
reason is that of the many men,
bers who will die in the last ditch
in the fight for county government,
and intend to know absolutely
what is the fate of the county act
before finally acting upon appro-
priations.
Senator Achi repeated this morn
ing his declaration that the work
could be finised in ten days.
"All the work can be done right
here in open session and finished
in six days five work hard enough"
he said. "Then if the House does
not work quickly, after we have
finished, public opinion will exert
such pressure that will have to
work.
The six day programme, how
ever, will probably find strong
obstacle in the county act litiga-
ton. The legislature means to pass
appropriation bills which will fit
into the proposed county system.
The decision of the Supreme court
if the case is heard with all possi-
BILE rapidity, cannot be expected in
much less than three weeks.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06

books were received by members hut they
were paid for by another voucher.
The drawing of the jury took some
time, but at 1850 O'Clock both sides de-
clared themselves satisfied. The follow
ing jury was sworn to try the case: NJ.
w. Parkhurst, Chas. Lambert, d. NJ.
Ross, Mr.. Roth, Fred. Kali, Mr.. Bart.
lett, F. Robello, H. Juen, f. J. Turrill,
G. Bachelor and Edgar Henriques.
Chief Clerk {. r. Buckland of the
Secretarys office was the first witness
called. Ashford objected to his giving
testimony on technical grounds, but the
objection was overruled.
Buckland produced documents relating
to the session of the House at which the
defendant officiated.
Fleming proceeded to read from the
House Journal to show the appointment
of Meheula as clerk Ashford objected
but was again overruled. Fleming con-
tinued to read from the Journal when the
noon recess interrupted the proceedings
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06
MAY WAIT FOR
COUNTY ACT DECISION
Believed that the Legislature Will Wait DeCi-
sion Before Appropriating Funds Teachers
Ask For Old Salaries.
MRS. ANDREW CARNEGIE REFUSES AID
Attorney Who Will Test Validity Of TIE County Act
Highton Expresses Himself AS Opposed.
Meheua Trial.
MRS. ANDREW CARNEGIE REFUS

gracefully, accepting it as tenn
porary expedient, until such time
as the government shall be in a
position to readjust income and
outlay.
The position of the teacher is ex-
ceptional, social as well as profes-
sional obligations are incurred by
his position; and when it is recol-
lected that many of our teachers
are getting but forty-two dollars
per month, it must be conceded
that the salary is hardly adequate
to decent livelihood.
The peculiar Importance of the
schools, as branch of the public
service, needs hardly to be urged.
Here, as everywhere, efficiency will
be measured by compensation. To
attempt to secure adequate services
for inadequate pay is lamentable-
it is worse than lamentable-lt is
hopeless.
1t has been the custom in many
states to increase the salary of
teachers with length of service.
The custom, right or wrong, is bas-
ed upon the assumption that eff
ticiency grows with experience, an
assumption which we earnestly be-
lieve true.
It's contradiction can be anything
but fattering to on's self-respect
The moral effect of paying teachers
less instead of more for years of
constant service, of stepping down
instead of up, as well as the effect
upon the efficiency of the schools
must be baneful. 1t can have no
other consequence than to drive the
best talent from the islands.
Much statistical information has
been compiled showing the COM
parative expenses of schools here
and in many of the states. These
comparisons are readily available
to any who are interested and will
invariably show that the cost of
education in Hawaii is proportion
ately small.
In view of what has been stated
and we hope fairly stated, and in
view of party promises, both i'm
plicit and explicit, we feel justified
in honestly and cordially urging
the Governor and Legislature of
the Territory to make such appro-
priation for the schools as shall
allow a speedy return to their form.
er basis.
Very respectfully submitted by
the Territorial Teachers Associa-
ton.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06
Governor May Be Forced to Call Out State
Militia Congressman Brundage Succeeds
PIatt-RusSian Fleet Off Singapore.
TYPHOON DOES DAMAGE TO WARSHIPS
Ex-Tax Collector E. Smith Of San Francisco Arrested at
St Louis-Champion Jefries Reires From
the Ring and Stage.
Especial by Wireless to the News

Sugar 96 deg test, 4:6175 Bees 13s
GUNSHU PASS, Manchura May 2-Gen, Lnevitch comman-
der army Manura passed down the line troops
Easter kissing soldier The reorganization of the army
tnues.
WARSAW Russia 2The Social Democratic party has call
upon workmn strike consequence yesterday boodshd
thirty bodies Identification the mogue Many
and children among the injured
WASHINGTON Iowa. May Mrs. Craven who attained
nooy for her contest for the Fair estate died today at the insane
asylum which she recently committed.
LODI thousand workmen have gone
strike
CORK Ireland May 2The torpedo destroyer Syren wreck
ed today reef at Berehaven.
Annoy May A yphoon has said have damaged the vessels
of Rozhdesvensky's fleet.
Singapore May Admiral Negagato feet has been sighted
midway between this place and Penang.
Singapore Russian warshps and four coers passed
this port last night
Chicago 5Two thousand dputys shers will be
The Governor has been asked to order the
that the police capable of handling the
situation. Forty people injured in todays rotng.
Congressman Brundag has been elected
as Senator to succeed the late Thomas Platte.
ST LOUIS May 3--Tax Collector E. j. Smith of San Francisco
embezzng public funds arrested here today He
willing Francisco without requisiton being made
SACRAMENTO May 3Harry Bunkers, the former
accepting bbes while in Office today sentenced
five years imprisonment
CINCINNATI May 3-James Jefres announced today
would retire both ring and week and would
the mining business.
PARIS May 3Kng Edward spent today in visiting and drv
ing
CHICAGO, May 3-Rotng continues. One killed and many
injured today.
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Teachers Ask Old Salaries.

HONOLULU May 2.-The fol-
lowing statement from the teachers
of the Territorial Association has
been transmitted to the Governor
and houses of the Legislature:
Honolulu, T. H., May 2, 1905,
To the Governor and
Legislature of Hawaii
Conference.-The financial EN-.
barrassment of the government a
year ago made necessary some re-
trenchment in public expenditure,
The several branches of government
tai service were accordingly curtail-
ed in the funds available for their
operating expenses. This restric-
tion fell heavily upon those depart
ments which were able to cut out
or postpone contemplated improve
ments, not imminently necessary
to their immediate operation. Up
on the Department of Education,
however, the "cut" fell with un-
wonted severity Here salaries
paid were not above the necessities
of respectable living, while the on
ly considerable avenue for economy
lay in the cutting of salaries, A
majority of the teachers submitted
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06
Mrs. Carnegie Creates Furor.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Mrs.
Louis Carnegie, wife of Andrew
Carnegie, has written a very blunt
letter, declining on her own and
her husbands behalf to contribute
to the fund for the relief of families
of japanese soldiers killed in the
present war. The letter says in
part: Il am afraid you have come
to the wrong people with you pro-
ject. Mr.. Carnegie and l may have
strange ideas, but we are so strong
ly opposed to war, except for the
holiest of causes, that we believe
men ought to be made to see the
terrible consequences, and that
they cannot plunge lightly into
war, and that their widows and
children will be cared for when they
are gone"
The Japanese Consul-General
here placed copies of the letter be-
fore Minister Takahira and Baron
Keneck, both of whom are here
These high japanese officials ex-
pressed astonishment over the lett
er and decided to have it translat-
ed and sent to every newspaper
published in Japan.
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Worlds Fair For Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, April 1.-THE City
Council to-day adopted a resolution
indorsing the proposition to hold a
Worlds Fair in Los Angeles during
the winter of l9O9-1O to commem-
crate the Inauguration of a mail
service between the East and the
West in 1859.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06
New Liquor Law.

The Liquor Bill is effective July
10. Gov. Carter sighed/the measure
yesterday afternoon. The bill re-
duces the liquor licenses from 81 900
per annum to $500.
House bill No. 222 (Act CD to
regulate the manufacture and sale
of intoxicating liquors repeating
Chapter 103 of the Revised Laws
of Hawaii is the final bill which
passed.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1905-05-06

call for extra counsel, especially in
view of the large amount of busi-
ness now in the hands of the at
torney generals department.
Andrews stated this morning
that there were no funds available
in his department with which to
pay fees to the attorneys who are
to defend the case against the coun-
ty act. 1t is understood, however,
that the legislature will probably
make an appropriation for expenses
for undertaking the case.
Henry f. High:on, the attorney
selected TO appear against the act,
had not been officially communi-
Gated with on the subject up to
noon today, and he stated that he
had no information as to what was
to be the course. No work had
therefore been done on the prepara-
ton of the papers to be filed. II
have read the county act as a citi-
zen,' said Highton 'and that is all.
| can say that l am utterly oppos-
ed to it, also that the main grounds
upon which | consider it is object
ionable are grounds which have not
been mentioned in the discussions
so far published.
The Executive committee of the
Civic Federtion held meeting yes
terday afternoon to consider the
county act contest. The following
resolution was unanimously adopt
ed:
Whereas, The Legislature, nur-
suant to public pledges and in ac-
cordance with the wish of the peo-
pie of this Territory has passed a
County Act; and
Whereas, Doubt has been ex-
pressed by competent legal counsel
as to the constitutionality of said
Act; and
Whereas, There is great uncer-
tainty as to the status of the fnan-
ces of the Territory by reason of
this legislation; and
Whereas, The matter should be
settled before the expense of the
special election is incurred, and be-
fore the Legislature now in special
session, shall have acted on appro-
priations, in order to avoid the
calling of still another session,
should said County Act prove to be
invalid; therefore,
"Resolved, That the committee
In legislation be instructed to take
immediate steps to have the County
Act tested before the Supreme
Court of the Territory"
Those present at the federation
meeting yesterday were c. H.
Dickey, Attorney General Lorrin
Andrews, A. F. Griffiths, David All,
Perley L. Horne, Ed. Towse, F. j.
Lowrey, R. H. Trent and d. l..
Wilmington.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-07
RUSSIAN PLOTS THICkEN.

and the assassin of SoIninen. though prin-
! cipaly inspired by the grievances OF the
Finnish Nationslists undoubtedly was also
spurred by the OF troops against the
strikers In st. Petersburg and elsewhere
Little is known here regarding the murdered
official, but. as Procurator General. he was the
adviser of the Finnish Senate. which incurred
the enmity of the anti-Russian parties on ac-
count Of it's alleged subserviency 10 the Rus
sanizing process and Soininen undoubtedly
was selected as the representative and RESPONSE
BILE victim.
Laws i'm Finland have validity without the
assent of the Senate and that body, when IT
was ratified by the manifesto of the Emperor
on February Is. 1859. and by subsequent edicts
applying 10 Finland took the position on legal
grounds that il was bound 20 assent TO what
ever was promulgated by the Emperor. uttering
at the same time protests against the measures
This was felt by Finnish Nationalists to be
subterfuge and the subsequent reorganization
of the Senate making it even more pro- Russian.
Increased it's unpopularity.
The present Finnish Diet. the other hand.
which was summoned by Emperor Nicholas
after the death of Governor General Bobrikof1.
stood firmly in opposition to the position of the
Senate. Its first step TO adopt by the
unanimous voice of all the Four Estates petit
ton asking the Emperor to restore the liberties
and constitution of Finland.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-07
MURDER OF SOININEN.
Son Shoots Assassif,-C Criminal Not
Yet Identified.

Helsingfors. Feb. 6.-Soisalon soininen. Proc
urator General of Finland, who before he was
ennobled known by the name OF Johnson.
was assassnated to-day by young man. whose
identity up to the present tine has not been
determined The assassin and Sentiments son
were both wounded in a revolver duel which
followed the murder. The motive of the crime
apparently purely political. the slain Official
being prominent member OF the government
party.
The murderer appeared at the Procurator's
residence at II o'clock to-day and sent in
card bearing the name Of Alexandra Gadd, who
is in the Russian service The young man, who
was smartly dressed in officers uniform, was
promptly admitted to the officials study. and
his entrance fired four shots from a revolver,
one OF the bullets piercing the breast of the
Procurator, who expired almost immediately.
The officials son. seventeen years old. hearing
the shots rushed in from an adjoining room and
fired three or four shots at his fathers assail-
ant. whose right leg broken below the knee
by bullet He also slightly wounded IN
the shoulder and finger Of his left hand
naming in his revolver at Sentiments son.
wounding him slightly in the calf OF his right
leg.
The murderer then endeavored to escape. but
fell unconscious to the floor in the anteroora.
There he was seized. DR. wasastjerna was
called Immediately, but found the Procurator
beyond need of his services. The assassin was
removed to the Surgical Hospital. where he lies
guarded by the police answering questions
and evidently unconscious His recovery, how
ever, is thought to be certain. Up to the pres
ent the authorities have been unable to identify
him. He is of dark complexion and Is appar-
emily between twenty-five and thirty years old.
Soininen was born in 1856 He practised at
the Finnish bar. He was highly esteemed. and
had held various government appointments. in
Guiding that of provincial Judge. He was ap-
pointed Prccurator OF the Senate in 1901 and
in the year made Procurator General
OF Finland SOininen regarded as d wise
and patriotic official 1t is understood that il
at his initiative that the Firms exiled by
Governor General Bobrikoff allowed 10 re-
to Finland.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-07
PRESIDENT TO VISIT THIS CITY.
Will Spend Three Days Here-Four organi
cations to Entertain Him.

New York is TO have President Roosevelt as its
guest Of honor for three days OF next week and
the four organizations whose invitations he has
accepted yying with another to make the
visit of the Chief Executive pleasant as well as
memorable one.
The President, with party of five. including
Secretary William Loeb. is TO arrive on Monday
morning by q special train from Washington He
will be met arrival, Jersey City by a commit
tee from the Republican Club which will escort
him TO the clubhouse, No. 81 West Fortieth-st.
where he is TO hold reception OF about an hour
he viii then spend hour at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Douglas Robinson in Madison-aye
In the evening the President will be the principal
speaker at the Republican Clubs Lincoln Day
dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. where the entire
second floor has been engaged. Twelve hundred
covers Will be leid, and IN the Astor Gallery 225
women will dine. Senator Dolliver will follow the
President. his subject being Abraham Lincoln ."
George A Knight. OF California, will speak on
The Republican Party" and ex-Assistant United
States Attorney General Beck will respond TO the
toast The Unity Of the Republic
Between 10 ana u o'clock that night President
george Rowe, and a committee from the New York
&ress CUB VIII escort the President from the
Waldorf 20 the Hotel Astor, where the clubs
annual dinner is TO be held, and at which the
President will speak A'
On Tuesday the President will be the guest Of the
latue Hungary Hall, In East Houston-st at 730
p fi ana. after an informal reception in the hall
Naere ne VIII be introduced 10 the members of the
cluo by Marcus Braun. he will dine with the Of
lcers members and guests, NUMBERING, four hun
SIeo IN the dig restaurant. Many of the dishes
and ali the wines, except the chanra ene are T..
Hungarian on the failaIrsyer sia-s ,s
is to be the guest OF the Republican State Fdi-
poral ASSOCIATION, at the Waldorf-Astoria.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-07
OFFICIALS TAKE WIRES.
Il Break an Siberian Netcs-
Mediation RumOr.

London. Feb 7-Consderable speculation has
been caused here by the fact that the Russian
government on Monday assumed control of the
Siberian telegraph lines from o'clock in the
morning until o'clock in the afternoon 1t is
said to be the first time when telegraph COM
munlcation has thus been stopped since the war
began Various possible are discussed
such as the extension of the strike movement
to the Siberian Railway and important corre-
spondence with General Kuropatkn
Little attention is paid here to rumors of
peace mediation. but The Chronicles St
Petersburg correspondent sends the statement
which. however, is not confirmed in other dis
patches, that the recent conferences OF the grand
ducal party to consider the Far Eastern pros
poets arrived at an agreement as to the desjra-
bity OF ending the war, and that the rumor of
General Kuropatkin's resignation was started to
facilitate negotiations for peace.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-07
TRANSATLANTIC MAIL CHANGES.
Agreement for Parcel Post Service with
England and France

Paris. Feb 6-W. S. Shallenberger. Second As
sistant Postmaster General OF the United States
and Mr.. Masten. of the Railroad Division. have
and London which expected to Introduce a
number of important changes in the handling of
transatlantic mails. Mr.. Shallenberger said. to-
day:
The plans are tentative, but are sufficiently nd
vanced to indicate that there is doubt OF their
satisfactory conclusion. The arrangements include
First-Sorting the mails board the steamers
as to be ready for distribution when they arrive
New-York.
Second-Readjustme OF the transcontinentaI
railroad charges for carrying British mails across
the United States to and from Australia
Third-Parcel posts between the United States
and England and the United States and France
The sorting OF the mails will begin April on
the White Star Line steamers ling both WAYS
and later it Is expected will be extended to other
lines so as to cover all the heavy transatlantic
mails The system to be adopted on board the
steamers is the same the one in use on the
American railroad cars.
The parcel post arrangements contemplate the
conveyance Of packages up TO four and a half
pounds at the rate of twelve cents pound under
conditions similar to the present German-Arnerican
parcel post Heretofore this service has been car
ried on through express companies, and will be so
continued in the case OF packages above four and
half pounds.
Mr. Shallenberger believes that tho English ar
rangement is settled and that tho French arrange
ment awaits only the adjustment of minor details
The advantages are such that probably some modi-
fcaton will be made in the charges for Carving
MessTs Shallenberger and Masten left Paris to-
day on their return to Washington.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-07
RIVER AND HARBoR BILL COMPLETED
Provisions for Abating Nuisances in New.
York Earbor.

washington. Feb 6-The River and Harbor hill
has been practically completed Under the head Of
new legislation there is provision which strength
ems the authority OF the engineering department
In preventing the dumping OF refuse and other
material in harbors and navigable channels Also
sooiuonsi power is given to the supervisor of the
port Of New-York by which he may regulate the
size Of the tows in that part harbor which lies
south Of a line between Governors and Bedlow .
Islands. There has been considerable complaint be-
cause OF the interference OF these tows with the
movements of steamships and sailing vessels in
the harbor. Provision for than one hundred
surveys is contained in the bill feature of the
Dill is the insertion OF number of projects for
Nhich appropriations are made conditional upon
the expense being shared by the State or munich
9ality benefited.