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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
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Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Sir:-Think it over and keep think
ing il over. and between each think
give expression to your thoughts in
the direction where it will do the most
good. 1t is more than plain matter-of-
fact common sense IT is the life of
these islands and you knOw.it. Sugar
is the pulse, the heartbeat of Hawaii;
and in the event that the duty is taken
from foreign sugar .Uncle Sam had
better turn his big guns onto the land
itself and finish the job up quick,
rather than turn it, over to an alien
race. You can do no greater service
for your beloved Hawaii at the present
time than to submit this argument to
a friend in Washington or elsewhere,
be he Democrat, Republican, Progress
sive or Socialist. This threatened
blow to Hawaii's sole big industry is
no respecter of politics, creed or re-
ligion. Generally the party giving the
first blow wins,the battle. Strike now.
" PROTECTION.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
PERSONALITIES

OTIS POOLE is a tea buyer who is
enroute 10 the cast as passenger In
the Pasific Mail liner Siberia. i.
HOMER CRABB, secretary of the
Pioneer Fruit Company, of Sacrament
to. is spending "a short vacation in
Honolulu -s
GEORGE r. HUMPHREY, of the
Won Hamm-Young Company left last
night OH business trip to Kauai to
be gone for some days.
+ MISS H. COURLAENDER, news
paper woman who Is proceeding in
advance of Marshall Darrach. is a
through passenger in the Pacific Mail
liner Siberia
]. P. LOGSDON. who has been
touring the islands in company with
DR.! John Brooks. is enrolled as pas
senger for Hongkong and Manila in
the Pacific Mail liner Siberia.
MRS. JESSIE NJ. HoNEYMAN, who
was first president of the Portland,
Oregon, Y w. c. A., has accepted the
position of chairman of the religious
committee of the Honolulu Y. W. c.
A., pro TEN in place of Mrs. Bowen.
WILLIAM H.. LEDBETTER, grad
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
HOUSE NOTES

Investigating local working con-
ditions in response to recent resolu-
ton by kupihea the judiciary COM
mittee has discovered that a number
of men engaged by contractors on
public jobs are working more than
the eight hours prescribed by law.
The committee reported, however,
that in such instances the labor was
of an extraordinary emergency ma
ture. The committee also discovered,
as Kupihea charged, that Filipinos
are employed by some contractors, but
discovered a mitigating circumstance
in the fact that such labor be used
legally on public works.
. Photographer J. ]. Williams is now
at liberty to sell in the open market
his set of plates and pictures of the
Royal Family of Hawaii, SO far as the
Legislature is concerned. The house
yesterday sat down on a request for
money. for the purchase, adopting the
report of the finance committee,
which stated:
I'VE have found that a full set OF
photographs taken from the above
mentioned Photographic plates are
now in the public archives, and We
are of the opinion that the purchase
of these plates will serve no good
purpose"
DR.. Twins eugenics bill may not
be reported by the health and police
committee for several days. When
it does come out a. strong opposition
to it's passage is promised, despite
the. championship accorded by the
clergy, many feminine members OF
the laity, and the medical profession
in force. It's enemies in the house
say their chief objection to the meas:
ure is its impracticability and inef
fectiveness-in short. that it will no:
accomplish the result desired
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
EQUAL NUMBER
UPS And DOWNS

Stocks have continued quite active
since yesterdays session of tue ex-
change, with the number of gains off
setting that of losses in prices. While
Pioneer has receded three-eighths
and Oahu one-eighth and Pahang
Rubber declined heavily, Hawaiian
Commercial and Oahu and Hilo rail-
roads have advanced. ..-..1>-.. -.
Olaa sold at the former rate of to
the amount of 100 shares in recess
and 60 on the board Hawaiian Com
mercial made a gain of one-quarter
joint, totaling half-point in the past
two days, in sales of 20 shares report
ed and SO shares on the board. Pa
hang Rubber declined one and three
eighths to IS. so for 1T shares. Pho
neer brought "a 37 IL for 40 shares
in recess. Oahu sold at 1881 IL for
q shares in recess and 81 on the
board. Oahu Railway advanced a
point to 1876 for 20 shares reported.
Pineapple is unchanged at 49, for
As and 80 shares reported.
Board sales besides those already
noted consisted of 5 and 10 shares Of
HiIo Railroad common advanced one
eighth to 3 .62 IL, and four $1,000
bonds of the same company's extern
sion issue unchanged at 80. :.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
A GOOD FRANCHISE IN SIGHT

Indications today point to a harmonious and
happy agreement upon an extension Of the Rapid
Transit franchise until 1850 The terms Of the
proposed act amending the present franchise
provisions are published i'm another column today
and deserve the careful attention and study Of
every resident of the city. Those terms seem fair
to both sides, a safeguard for both the corpora
ton and the public. The company is given ralu-
able public rights under a franchise which in
sures a good return to the public both in service
and in revenue and which yet encourages the
company to buid extensions andsto make general
betterments. The franchise is of the indetermi-
nate kind during its life, and the indeterminate
franchise was referred to by W.R. Castle at the
public hearing last ni2ht as the. model kind of
grant.
There are some points of difference yet to be
settled, the most important of which, we consid-
er, is that relating to Sections IA and Is of the
present franchise. Under these sections the COM
pany now has the right to acquire ether fran
chises or to buy stock in other companies or to
become otherwise interested in corporations hay-
ing similar objects as its own. Inasmuch as the
whole force of the proposed franchise from the
standpoint of the public treasury, depends upon
the publics ability to secure it's proper share Of
the company's income as reimbursement for the
grant, the above provisions it would seem, ought
to be repealed For SO long as the company is
allowed to invest its profits in other companies,
the way is open to cover up profits and prevent
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
WICKERSHAMS
DELIGHTED At
ISLAND LIFE

When the Pacific Mail S. S. Siberia
points her nose towards the orient
this afternoon, former Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham and his party. in
Guiding Mrs. Wickersham, Miss Fran
ces Noyes, Miss Martha Bowers and
Frederick P Martin, will bid the Para
disc of the Pacific regretful farewell.
Practically every branch Of the local
government service, together with
many of those in private life with
whom the Wickershams have become
acquainted during their too-brief stay,
will be at the wharf to wish the
Wickersham party aloha, good luck
and goodby.
81 am sorry to leave this beautiful
island" said Mr.. Wickersham this
morning; sorry, very sorry to go. |
am speaking for.all of us when | say
that our stay in Hawaii has been most
delightful. l cannot say too much for
the wonderful beauty OF this glorious
land. 1t has been q revelation TO me
from the very first. The effects of
sunset, the tropical foliage, the varia-
tions of sunshine and shadow upon
the surrounding, hills, and the beauty
and tranquility CT the perennial island
cloud, ever overhead. make d corn
posite picture which will never fade
tom memory.
1T is difficult to say whether the
trips around the island the visit to
the volcano, or the delightful morn
ings spent in the surf, have afforded
me the greatest pleasure. The volcano
in itself was a remarkable spectacle
Like a great Bessemer steel converted
It was at times. bubbling and seething
with a thousand miraculous changes
and transformations of the molten
metal. At other times, so sudden was
the fare against that lurid background
that l was at a loss to frame paral-
lei" T.. .......:. III. 49,. -.
Not stopping at showing apprecia-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
CLEARING THE way FOR GREATER HONOLULU

There is one measure before the Legislature
which, though brist1ing with technicalitics real.
~ goes TO the heart Of public Improvement in IIo-
onlulu in direct and effective manner that can
not but be commended We refer 10 Senate Bill
No II, presented by Senator Judd, and provid-
ing means whereby the city may secure the fee
simple title to land needed for street extensions,
street widening on new thorougI!iares. 1t clears
the way also for the issuance Of district inrrote-
ment bonds, the proceeds CT which will furnish
the money necessary to carry out the improve
ments ..".. .:" =. HI. ....-
This bill is vitality important to Honolulu. 1t
is part of the local improvements, scheme upon
which many thinking citizens have been at work
during the past two years. We do not anticipate
any opposition and what opposition does arise
can be from nothing but ignorance and should
be easily overcome by explanation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

States are a protection against the
punishment of whipping and of stand
ing in the piilory 10 Az men. women
and children in this territory, The
section is plain.
Section 325 The punishment of
whipping and of standing in the pill
Tory shall not be inflicted There IS
nothing in the section about federal
prisons or federal prisoners No rule
'of a board of prison inspectors nor
act of the Legislature OF Hawaii can be
valid or override this section. the act
.Of the congress of the United States.
Il think it is amusing TO read the abor
tive attempts to evade and get around
the responsibility for the brutal lash
ing and whipping of Chun Duck Soon
in the custody of High Sheriff Henry.
This is a territory of the United
States; sections ) and OF the organ
ic act strengthen the position if il
needs any that whipping shall not be
inflicted as a punishment The words
of the section are plain. The penal
code Of the United States has been Vio-
lated by the high sheriff. Ignorance
of the law is no excuse especially of
the provisions of the penal code of the
United States.
On Easter Sunday morning when
the bells of the churches were ring
ing out their joyous peals in commem-
Grafton of the resurrection of our Sa-
Vior and within sound OF them brutal
and inhuman whipping was being
done on the bare back of an Oriental
who, like al prisoners, has it ever in
his heart and mind to get out of pris-
on. The whipping was unlawful, was
in violation of the laws of the United
States and was done or caused to be
done by an official sworn to uphold
those laws. That he was ordered or
told to do an unlawful act makes no
difference. He should have inquired.
A high sheriff cannot crawl out in
this way. He did the deed
Respectfully, -. ~.
GEORGE A. DAVIS.
ADriI 1917 ...-.-.f
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
EDITOR

profits from appearing susceptible to division
with the public Governor Frear is perfectly
right in saying that no public service corporation
ought TO be put in the position where it can
choose between its own pocketbook and the public
good.
The basis for settlement is being approached
with honor and fairness on all sides, and what
the Star-BuIletn has said above is not to be CON
stlued as reflection on the methods of the Rap
id Transit company now or in the past. The
questions is one Of public policy and of a system
of bookkeeping and financial operation Of the
company SO clear that no evasion is possible.
None is probable, we are certain and the com
munity is certain.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

uate of the Annapolis naval academy
and well known in Washington. is
proceeding to the Philippines as a
passenger in the Siberia. He will
join the lighthouse service there.
CAPT. HALL, constructing quarter
master, U. S. A.. left in the transport
Sherman yesterday en- route to Salt
Lake City. where he will appear as
witness in civil case in the courts.
He may be away about two months.
He is expected to return about the
middle of May. but II is possible he
may not be back for duty until June.
CARL E. BASLER. ror several
months In charge OF the calendar and
Novelty department of the Charles Il.
Frazier Co, leaves on the 18th for
Denver, Colo. there to accept the as
sistant Western managership OF the
Charles A. Schieren Co. OF New York
Mr. Basler has enjoyed his stay in
these islands and win be a booster for
Hawaii in his new field, taking with
HIM much literature with which to de.
scribe to others what has pleased him
here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

The only souvenir President Taft leaves to
President-elect Wilson from among the pictures
the walls of his private office is large framed
portrait of Theodore Roosevelt. Gould the sweet
nature and self-sacrficing spirit of the retiring
chief executive be better Illustrated? Instead of
taking away the gem of the collection, he puts
aside all selfish consideration and beqneaths the
portrait to his successor to serve ever-pres-
ent monitor and inspiration. IT is rare act of
seli-denial.-NeW York World. ,..... -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
HOW COUNTIES
Spend MONEYS

A table showing the expenses OF
the different counties from January /,
1903 to the last Of this month has
been prepared by Territorial Aud
itor Fisher for the ways and means
committee of the senate I
The figures show that during that
period the government has spent for
the counties the sum of S5,9S9, 2o6.31
OF this sum Oahu has used 1851,
633.34, Maui 1851, 1892. Hawaii ST.,
IS6,263.63 and Kauai $249,776.32.
In Oahu $1.115, 50I.65 was spent for
water purposes, $999,740.79 for
wharyes and landings, SAT-, 1865 for
reads, $496,303.15 for schools. $349,.
26S.S5 for public buildings. $257,5711S
for sewers, S49,6319l for dredging
and $6,079.65 for Kapiolani park.
These figures will be used by the
committee in working out the ap,
preparation problems.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

The provisions of section 325 of chap
ter IA of. the penal CODE of the United
ton for the beauties of Honolulu, AIR.
Wickersham praised those who had,
as he expressed it, been kind enough
to go to the trouble of making the
trip the success that It has been. "
Judge Dole is most remarkable
man." Mr.. Wickersham said. Il was
impressed at once with the great
power and dignity of his personality.
What. a great thing it is for COM
munity to number sueil men among
it's citizens! Governor ,Frear, too, is
one who has proved himself worthy
Of all confidence that may be placed
upon him. One thing is certain, and
that is that anythin gthe governor
takes up is taken up for the sole pur-
pose of benefiting the community
Mott-Smith came in for his share of
Traise as well. Il can't tell you what
good tine, you have given me, Mr.,
Secretary" Mr.. Wickersham said this
morning. zone thing is assured: if |
we're king of this beautiful island, |
should make you secretary forever
Mr.. Wickersham explained that his
rarity will spend month or two i'll
Japan; a month or two in China; that
they will then take the, 1rans-Siberian
route to Moscow, and then on to
Stockholm. After that" he said, our
| lans are indefinite. We expect to get
E a. 49,.
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WANT Plan FOE
CHARTER MADE
PLAIN
Senate Committee Working on
Scheme That Will Give Voters
Chance for Expression

After il had been decided to favor
ably report on the bill submitted by
Senator Coke to grant an electric
Franchise to. Theodore Hoffman, the
select committee of Oahu senators
spent an hour yesterday afternoon
discussing Senator Coke'ss substitute
bill. which outlines the scheme for
Honolulu to obtain new charter. Be-
ing unable to decide on the form or
number of questions to be used on the
ballot at the special election provided
for in the bill, the committee agreed
m postpone. further action until to-day.
The points of difference between the
original S. B. IS and the substitute
one were shown to be numerous. Sen
a,nr Coke, however, pointed out that
thare were only two main differences.
rho first is that in the beginning, an
election is called at which it is de-
termined whether the voters wish a
revision of the charter, and If so, what
form they prefer. If the election
shnws that commission form is de-
c;,.ad then the governor Is authorized
20 annoint charter commission: IL
= cleo to be decided by this election
,ybatber II is the wish of the voters 10
49, the commissioners elected OF
a1pointed, provided, of course, the vo-
t1rs cali for that form OF government.
hftar tbe~charter is drafted, it is to
~ s,,bmitted to the people at spe-
e;al election, and if approved II VIII
than no sent TO the next legislature
tnr its sanction. 1t is PROVIDED that
ioi COCO If; disagreement on the char
IL. ~ @ new commission may be APP
~. ua,ntad by the governor. Three at
fempts may be made, In. aha,.,e =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

A. marked improvement is declared
will follow a general order which has
20 do with lettering the condition of
third class passengers in trans-Paci-
fic steamers operated by the Pacific
Mail. Hitherto Japanese passengers
gers have been served with Chinese
food, the same being prepared and
served by Chinese With the arrival
CT the Siberia from the coast this
morning it was observed that ma
terial change had been made in the
system whereby the japanese steer
eye passengers are looked after by
srvants of their own race, Alterations
Lave been made in the space allotted
for berths in this department.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
SENATE NOTES

At the public meeting held last night
il the hall of the representatives on
the franchise bills, Senator Judd an
bounced that the ways and means
committee of the senate will hold
evening sessions beginning Monday.
This is due to the large amount of
ork the committee has On hand, es-
Eecially the task of reporting on the
appropriation bills which are now be-
tore it 80 -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

drawn up, if the former ones are dis
approved, before it is necessary, .un-
der the Coke bill. to abandon the task
of giving Honolulu a new form of gov
eminent, or a revised charter
The measure seemed to meet with
the approval of the committeeman,
and though there was considerable di-
vided opinion on the number and form
of the questions to appear on the bal
lot,vit is believed this will be straight
ened out at the next meeting. The
committee is anxious to have these
questions both concise and clear, and
emphasis was placed on the import
ance of this by all the senators, who
stated that they believed that upon
these questions the ultimate success
of he measure rested TO a great exeent,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

Cur morning friend intimates that We have
preiudged the report of the house committee in
vestigating the department of education Moth
ing of the sort What we object to is the secretve
policy that is being displayed in handling large
part of the investigation. ...@. =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

DR.. Eliot, ex-president of Harvard,
has declined the embassy at Lon
don. McCoombs has declined the post
at Paris EX-Mayor Guthrie of Pitts
burgh has accepted the Mexican
post but John S. Mott has declined
the post at Pekin. Wilson is having
trouble getting good men to go
obroad.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

The dove of peace got pretty bad shock at
one stage of the Rapid Transit hearing last night,
but later on the gentle bird was coaxed back to
the hall of representatives and probably roasted
there overnight. ...s..<.. III. ..-..r..#
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

No. Cordelia, an ossified man isn't
necessarily hard to get acquainted
withsi
II a man expects woman to be
she thinks he is tyrant.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

The bark Andrew Welch will sail
for San Francisco tomorrow from
wharf, the vessel taking
part cargo of sugar destined for San
Francisco refineries. Seven passen-
gers have been booked for the coast
in this, eyer-popular windjammer.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

Meanwhile, the Hawaii polo quartet has wal
Hoped San Mateo and the All Chinese ball-tossers
from Honolulu have wiped the earth with another
baseball team. J. q. iii. -. ...-<s ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

Keep banging away at your, friends located
anywhere from Washington to Hawaii on the
vital Importance of protection to sugar. There's
q Ieasnns -+sg 49,, - :. i. 3. - 49,. 49,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

Chun Duck Soon needs no pity wasted on him,
whether or not he was whipped after his fourth
jailbreak. -: .-:.".. -. Ill.,. --2... =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

Provisional President Huerta NAV find Will.
sen that will not agree with him one of these
days. ..:1 F. >" - = ~: "*.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

'The public be paid y is Governor Frear's YER
sion of the familiar saying of one railroad mag
nate. 49,: - .~.is
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04

1.-THE Star-Bulletin has received an
interesting and able communication on
the Rapid Transit franchise bill, but
as the communication is anonymous.
this paper cannot publish it,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
LETTERS ON timely TOPICS

1.-THE star Bulletin invites free and
frank discussion in this column on all
legitimate subjects of current interest.
Communieatiors.a are constantly receiv-
ed to which no signature is attached
This paper will treat as confidential
signatures to letters if the writer's so
desire, bIt cannot give space to
anonymous communications
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-04
HUMANITY AND THE WHIPPING
~.:- POST

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
. Strive need prison reform badly.
The provisions of section 325 of chap
ter IA of, the penal CODE of the United
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-05-15
Timely Topics

The heavy rains which fell early
this month, following a prolonged
dry spell make it necessary to be
mighty careful in looking after the
young chicks. The chicks running
with their own hen mothers must be
watched carefully. An old hen hasn't
much sense-being a hen-and will
drag her family through the wet grass
instead of retiring to her coop. If
there is much of this rainy weather
it is "a good idea to take the chicks
away from the hens, while yet I'M
harmed, and finish rearing them in
breeders. When much rain is falling
the brooder chicks should be given a
little heat now and them mean, of
course, those SO far grown that the
heat has been withdrawn--to keep
them dry and comfortable. 1t is bet
ter to furnish them with little heat
and let them run outside bit then
No matter what the weather, chicks
must be allowed out of doors part of
the day or they will not thrive.
Rastus caught Sambo red handed.
"Ah'm gwine hab yo' arrested fob
stealin' nah chickens, yo' Sambo
Washin' ton-dat's jess what ah'm
gwine to do said Rastus.
"Go head, niggah, retorted Sambo.