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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-04-24

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SrCrroN o. The instrument i rovohlc to bcorrr.
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existing person. and ucb fact was known m the pco making
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t. When the name Of thc povcc doe. NOT purport to he the
name of any person: or
B. When the only or last inorscncn, is an Endorsement in
blank.
SECTION 10. The instrument need follow the language
of this Act but any terms are sufficient which clearly Indicate
an intention to conform to the requirements hereof
SECTION II. Where the instrument acceptance of any
Endorsement thereon is latcd date is deemed pria acic
to be the date of the making drawing acceptance in
dorscmcnt, the ease may he.
SECrIoN H. The instrument not invalid for the reason
only that is amtcacl lotdocI provided this is done
for illegal fraudulent purpose The person to whom an
instrument is dcvcrcd acquires the title thereto of the
date of delivery.
SECTION -. Where an instrument expressed to b PAYABLE
fixed period after date issued undated or where the
acceptance of an instrument PAYABLE at fixed period after
sight undated holder may insert therein the true date
of issue acceptance and the instrument shall be payable
accordingly The insertion of wrong date does not avoid
the instrument in the hands of subsequent holder in due
course: but rs him. the date so inserted is TO be REGARDED rs
the date
SECTION H. Where tIo instrument i wanting IN any ma.
tcraI particur thc pcrsou in n,.s..ir crcof ho rmo
ocic authority to cnplctc Nv fng ~, tho bonk cro
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and within n reasonable timc Rt Il amy r instrument
after conpcton is negotiated 70 holder in dine coursc il
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-04-24
Form and Interpretation.

SECTION l. An instrument to I" negotiable must conform
I" the following requirements
must he in writing and signed by maker or drawer;
Must contain unconditional promise order pay
certain in money:
3. Must he payable demand, Il fixed ccrminabIc
future time;
/. Must he payable to order to bearer: and,
). Where the instrument is addressed a Crawcc he
be named otherwise indicated therein with reasonable
tanty.
SECTION > The sum payable is a sum certain within the
meaning of this Act although it is to be- paid
|. With interest,
. BY stated instruments;
g. BY stated insaImcnts, with provision that upon de-
fault in payment Of any instrument or Of interest the whole
shall become due; or
L. With exchange whether at fixed or at the current
rate;
j. With of collection attorneys fee in case pay
mcnt shall not he made at maturity
SECTION }. An unqualified order promise pay is nm
conditional within the meaning of this Act though coupled
with:
1. An indication of a particular fund of which rcm
bncmcn is to b" c or particular account to be dcbitcd
with the amount
2 statement of the transaction which gives rise the
instrument
But order promise pay of a particular fund is
not unconditional.
SECTION h. An instrument is payable at a dctcrmnubc
future time, within the meaning of this Act which is expressed
to be payable
l. At fixed period after date or sight or
9 On or before fixed dctcrminaI" future time specified
therein; or
or at fixed period the occurrence of specified
event which is certain happen though the time of happening
be uncertain.
An instrument payable upon II contingency is negotiable
and the happening of the event does the defect
SECTION } An instrument which contains order
promise do any in addition the payment Of money
is not negotiable But the negotiable character of in.l-
otherwise negotiable is affected by provision which,
|. Authorizes the sale Of collateral securities in the
instrument be not paid at maturity;
2 Authorizes confession of judgment if the instrument
be not paid ~ maturity
g. Valves the benefit Of any law intended for the advan-
agc protection Of the oIligor;
t. Gives the holder election require something be
done in lieu of payment Of money.
But nothing in this Section shall validate any provision
stipulation otherwise Illegal.
SECTION 6, The validity and NEGOTIABLE character of III
strument not affected by the fact that:
. /. 1t is not dated;
Does specify the value given that any value has
been given therefor;
3, Does specify the place where it is drawn the
place where it is payable;
4. Bears seal;
5. Dcgnacs particular kind Of money in which
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The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
The Gatun Dam Foundations

None of the various statements which
Secretary Taft has made concerning the
canal since his return to Washington is of
greater interest or Importance than that
relating to the Gatun dam. The test
PITS had been sunk upon the proposed site
OF the lock when we arrived" said the
Secretary, land the engineers. Messrs.
Ncbte. Stearns and Freeman, made their
examination. They informally reported 70
me that tie foundations were entirely
satisfactory. but they expect TO make 4
formal report"
Naturally. the opinions OF such experts
as the three men named will have mora
weight with the public than those of law
men, whose Investigations on the isthmus
have been more or less superficial. Yet,
observers who are trying to keep in touch
with the canal work at this distance.
doubtless VIII prefer 10 await the appear
Enes CT the official report-assumlng that
the country IS 10 be given the benefit of
- least SIS salient features-before. arriv-
Ing 81 q iiasl and definite conclusion as to
The 2ractloability of erecting such an
enormous structure as the proposed dam
or the site which has been selected.
This cam, the backbone of the lock
system approved by Congress, is to be
the largest of its kind in the world, we
believe. It's cost will be enormous. On
is strength and durability depends the
success Of the whole project. And set il
is known positively that, if the existing
plans are followed. it must be built on
foundation composed almost wholly of
.'lndurated" clay. a substance which IN
uPite OF the adjective. may easily be
crCnaisd into dust after a short exposure
10 the air, and dissolved at once if placed
IN water
At the bottoms Of the pits sunk to the
sea level for the purpose of testing the
material there, water seeps in through
the clay. The sides OF the pits become
scanned and cracked within a short time
after the air strikes them. In short. the
substance on which it is proposed 10
erect dam of gigantic proportions seems
TO partake very largely Of the character
islies OF common clay. even though it is
called ''indurated.
In view Of these conditions. the exist
ence of which we have every reason to
believe viii not be denied, the report in
formally submitted to Secretary Taft by
the three engineers Is Of obvious inter-
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
The Cost Of the Philippines.

It is encouraging to learn that a sys-
tematized effort is being made TO ascer-
tain definitely the cost to the United
States of the Philippine Islands The
work to determine this interesting ques-
ton is being directed by Gen. Clarence
Edwards, chief of the Insular Bureau
and his efficient assistant, Maj. Frank
J. Mcintyre, than whom for the task no
other officials are better equipped in
capacity, character, and first-hand in
formation OF the subject We do not ac-
cept as correct. however. a statement re-
Gently attributed by the Boston Trans
script to Gen. Edwards. The Trans
cript says: Gen. Edwards believes
he viii be able to show that the enemies
Of the Philippines have greatly slandered
the islands. He thinks that 100000 at
the most. viii cover ali charges traceable
to the archipelago and even hopes to
scale the total down to s5.O00Oo0."
If this were true there can be no deny
ing the assertion that the country would
have been informed of il long ago. FIRE.
quent attempts have been made in Con-
gress 10 obtain from the proper sources
full information as to the cost of the
Philippines, but every such effort has
been baked by the Republican leaders
both in the Senate and House. Only last
winter Senator Clay OF Georgia. intro
duced a resolution calling on the Presi-
dent to submit to the Senate statement
Of the total cost of the Islands for the
nine years during which they have been
charges of this government, but the reso-
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25

est. II they say the proposed dam can
be placed on such a foundation with
complete confidence as to results, asser-
tons te the contrary from nonexperts,
naturally. viii be discounted. But the
engineers viii do well TO take no chances.
A change in plans made necessary by an
error Of judgment concerning the founda-
tons would constitute a strain on the
patience of the people which, in our
opinion. they would decline to sustain
without emphatic and effective protest.
In the meantime, no one need be sur
prised to observe a renewed tendency on
the part Of the public to regret that Con-
gress decided on the lock-and-dam type
of canal instead Of on the sea-level
project
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
THURSDAY. APRIL %. 1907.
A slight Revision of the Tariff.


The American Economist. organ Of the
standpatters. severely criticises the agree
ment with Germany continuing the mimi
mum German tariff rates on American i'm
ports as virtually constituting a revision
Of the tariff downward. THE end and aim
OF the German clamor for a change in our
customs administration methods. d" says the
Economist. has been and is now TO Oh.
tain the admission of Germany's eompeti-
tive exports into the American market at
lower tariff rates than those heretofore
eXaeted." According 10 current reports,
the new agreement vita Germany con-
templates a number Of changes in admin
istrative methods intended TO remove the
ground Of German complaints of what is
considered the unfairness Of our customs
valuations. It is obvious that under an
I'D valOrem system such as ours the valu-
alton of the goods upon which the duty is
levied determines the duty collected. and
50 the amount of protection afforded by it.
II our customs officers accept the lower
valuations German exporters desire TO
have accepted. ana which are to be given
more friendly consideration under the
terms of the new agreement, the effect
viii be precisely the same as though ac-
tual reductions in duty had been made.
Tariff revision downward without leg
islation," the American Economist calls
the German agreement, which it regards
as gravely menacing the employment Of
millions Of workmen and billions Of capt.
tai Perhaps it would be as we'll 20 wait
until the full effect Of the new system Of
valuation of German exports has been
felt and observed before dwelling so
strongly on the dire consequences of it.
The interests Of those who sell American
goods IN Germany are Just as much en-
titled 10 consideration as the interests of
those who may be affected by German
competition ia this country. That the for
mer have been specially regarded in the
new German agreement Is evidence that a
new spirit has come over the administra-
ton, and that the commercial expansion OF
the country is hereafter to receive some
attention, as well as its internal develop
ment by means Of the protective system
The German agreement secures to our ex-
porters the minimum tariff rates imposed
by Germany's dual tariff, and avoids the
threatened imposition of her maximum
rates. That in itself is ample justification
for the concessions granted Germany by
means OF a modification OF our antago-
nistic customs regulations-regulations de-
signed TO hamper and restrict trade.
rather than to promote it.
As 10 tariff revision downward. there is
a growing sentiment in the country favor
able to IT, whether it come without legis-
lauon or by means II IT, We rejoice over
any evidence. however slight. that the ad-
ministration is not standing as pat as the
worst Of the standpatters would like.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
A CommendabIe Policy

From the Indianapolis News.
The Presidents determination to do all
he can to preserve what remains of the
nations heritage in coal lands and forests
for the whole body of the people and for
the benefit Of future generations cannot
too highly be commended. Too long the
hooters in and out Of Office have been
allowed to grab and appropriate by hook
or crook whatever of the governments
possessions their covetous eyes en-
countered. II was high time that the land
thieves were brought to book. Though
sturdy Secretary Hitchcock who started
and carried forward the crusade so en-
ergeticaliy, has retired. the policy he be-
gan of prosecuting the robbers OF the
public domains win be just as vigorously
enforced
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25

luton was not permitted TO come TO a
vote. Mr.. Clay at the time declared that
Il had been impossible TO get any in
formation on the subject since 1902.
We do not recount these circumstances
because OF the slightest suspicion OF any
form OF wrongdolng in our administration
OF the Philippines. That we have done
our best in the islands goes without say
ms, and Of this the mass of the people
are convinced That we have done a
great deal better by the Filipinos than
Spain ever did or ever would have done
is cOroliary OF the proposition that we
have done our best. But this cheerful ad-
mission does not cover the point at issue
The country is entitled to the fullest
freest. and frankest exposition Of the
subject OF the annual drain upon its
revenues oecassoned By our adventure into
colonialism in a part of the world where
It is extremely dubious Of the wisdom
Of our going.
However. We are content TO await the
result OF the inquiry now being conducted
by Gen. Edwards and Maj. Mcintyre
They are army officers without political
axes 10 grind, and We hout all suggestions
that they VIII juggle the figures.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
The nnalitx of Mercy.

A human interest story comes from
Kansas that ought to shock the ear OF
Justice. It concerns the unhappy for
tune Of man who served all but eight
months of his time In prison for q crime
against the United States government His
sentence had been eommuted for good be-
havior and in a few months freedom
would have been his. An opportunity for
escape presented itself, which he ae-
eepted. He sought and found employ
ment. saved money, accumulated lit
tie capital and went into business for
himself. He married and established a
comfortable and happy home. None
knew his secret, save the sleepiess and
vigilant government police. After twelve
years they found him out. and returned
him to prison to serve out his term. So
stern and relentless is the thing We call
justice, II demands its pound of flesh,
not one ounce less nor more.
But what of mercy? It would seem
that here is a case where a higher JUS
tice would be SUBSCRIBED by a humaner
course, where executive clemency might
most happily interpose. If half our pris-
ons were emptied with consequences
so deserving OF praise as those follow
ing the escape of this unfortunate. we
doubt not that the world would be the
gamer Yet "justiee." official. red-tapish
has been done; and Thine, the arch
satirist," in Thomas Hardy's sardonie
phrase, has had out his joke with an
other offender against our laws.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
ABOLTsH ooMTc suPPLEMENTs.
Magazine Suggests Method Of Pre-
ceedIng Against Them.


From the Momans Home Companion.
Some of Us do not read the Sunday
papers at ALL some do not think II right
still more do not think II wise. But II
this day I venture TO gay that every one
OF Us has at least seen Sunday supple
ment Many OF US have seen our owr
/ children, OF our neighbor's children. por.
/ ing over the atroeious daubs representing
still more atrocious pursuits Of the elusive
joke. We ali know the harm they do.
/ I asked an artist whose name is q
household word IN at least half a million
homes, why he made such awful pictures
for the eolored supplements.
His answer was short
''Becaese the people like them"
In the next sentence he confessed that
he did not allow his two boys to see his
own pictures. In fact. he never let the
Sunday supplements come into his house
| Unconselously he was placing himself IL
the same class with the satoon-keeper
who does not drink. and the gambling
house keeper who never touches cards
The artist himself doesn't like the pic.
lures; you don't ike them I don't like
them. Take canvass in your neighbor-
hood, and you will find that your neigh
bors don't like them.
Who are the people" anyhow?
In this instance unframed children are
responsible for the demand. OF course
your baby likes them. Doesn't he like
red scarfs for the masculine neck, ard
wouldn't he scream for Joy II his father
dOnned pink trousers? Isn't he fond Of
runaway horses and fast-moving trains
Of action wherever he can find or make
it, That's why he likes the pictures in
the Sunday paper-they have color and
action in abundance. In the same way he
has enjoyed the pleasing stanzas Of
Mother Goose. with their marginal Illus
tratlons. The essential qualities are there
and the vugarities are spared.
There is demand. a real demand, for
pictures Of consecutive action when
clearly dra wn. and without the accom-
Danying incidents OF pouring red Ink
down a speaking tube or saving the legs
OF the dining-roonf table
Well, the remedy is In your own hands.
We have only TO quote one OF the cardi-
nal prescriptions Of modern life:
When you don't ike thing. say so"
In this case. SAY So 10 the editor of
your paper; write il 10 him; get your
neighbor to write him. too. Build Up an
endless chain OF criticism and protest If
you Will. and see how soon the obgec-
tionable pictures viii be dropped
II We cannot be funny without setting
q bad example to our children, let US
at least be serious.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
THE NEW YORK SITUATION.
Presidents Method of Supporting
Hughes Made Subject of Criticism.

Presidents Method of Supporting
Hughes Made Subject of Criticism.
From the New YORK World
If President Roosevelt can find no better
way Of supporting the Hughes admins
trstion than through his power Of ap-
Dointment and punishment Of Federal Of
ficlals. Gov. Hughes deserves much sym
pathy. The prospect Of the New York
patronage being manipulated at the White
House as justification for certain legisla-
tive reforms at Albany is enough TO give
Mr. Hughes a cold chill. II is one method
of appealing 90 the people that had not
and never would have occurred to him.
President Roosevelt is proud Of being
a practical man. So are Raines and
Aids and the Republican machinists who
are fighting Gov. Hughes They would
trade their souls, 20 say nothing OF the
public's dollars. for votes. President
Roosevelt does not say that he viii trade
Federal Jobs for Hughes votes. i is
merely explained authoritativeiy" that
he viii uphold and strengthen Gov
Hughes position. and that postmasters
ano internal revenue collectors salaries
viii be distributed where they viii help
make Hughes votes IN the legislature.
Any practical man can distinguish the
moral difference
It is known that Gov. Hughes has not
been consulted about this plan of Federal
removals and appointments in his behalf
On the contrary Il IS understood that he
is extremely embarrassed by this brand
ishing Of the spoilsmans ak in pretended
defense of his reform measures. But he
has no means OF restraining the PTes1-
dent Once Mr. Roosevelt resolves 10
have his own way he is not noted for
self-restraint. Yet Gov Hughes must be
nard tempted 10 repeat the prayer Presi-
dent Roosevelt once uttered Heaven
save me from my friends: 1 can take care
of my enemies"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
wives of Ex-Presidents.

That the wives of Presidents stand
nerve-strain and countless annoyances of
White House life better than do their
husbands seems TO be exemplifed by the
fact that while there is only one living
ex-President there are four living women
who have occupied the Executive Man
sion. These are Mrs. James A. Garfield
Mrs Benjamin Harrison. Mrs Grover
Cleveland, and Mrs William Mckinley
Mrs. Garfield, who presided over the
White House only a few months. and
whose son IS now a member Of the Cabi-
net, spends most of the time in her mag
nif1cent home at Pasadena. Cal. a
the second wife Of Iudiana's great states
man. was considerably younger than her
distinguished husband. and now occupies
the ole Harrison homestead in Indian
apolis. Mrs, Mckinley lives In the mod
ess home a. Canton provided for her by
her devoted husband while he was still
living on the salary Of a Congressman
Hec health is nc worse and no better
than it was when the light was snuffed
out of her life by the tragedy at Buffalo
Shit visits the tomb of MIR Mckinley
every day and places upon it flowers
moistened by her tears Mrs Cleveland
than whom no first lady Of the land"
was ever more popular In Washington,
lives in dignified comfort al Princeton
with her husband and devotes herself 60
the attention Of her children. The three
Presidential widows draw comfortable
pensions from the government.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-25
MEN AND THINGS.



Sir chentung LANG cheng, who has been
recalled from his post as Chinese Minis
ter IN Washington for promotion TO a
high place in the foreign office at Pekln,
has held a position Of the first rank in
the confidence OF the responsible authori-
ties in this Capital with whom he has
been brought in contact. He came to the
United States In succession to the pert
and peppery Wa Ting-fang with an IN
usual equipment for the discharge OF the
duties of his Office. He was educated IN
this country. and for thirty years had
been a profound student OF American
history and institutions. lie speaks Eng
lish perfectly, and ours is the only alien
tongue he has ever cared TO master.
When asked once why It was that he had
not learned any OF the continental IAN
guages of Europe. since he had served his
government considerably In that part OF
the world, he said that he had discovered
IN this day OF AnglO-Sax dominance
that one who understands English did
not need to know other foreign languages.
that English was spoken everywhere by
representatives of all the races Of men.
Before being sent 20 this post Sir Chen
tung had held a responsible position IN
the foreign Office at Pekin, and Ia that
capacity was brought into contact almost
daily with the Emperor of China, whose
habit ii was then to rise every morning
before daylight and assemble around him
the chief officers in his civil service. and
from them obtain outlines Of the develop
ments of every important event Of the
day before. In his new office Sir Chen
lung viii be brought into more intimate
contact with his sovereign than before.