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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06

be made, subject to an additional
charge of whatever the tolls amount
to-"
At the present time, the Sugar Fac
tors Company ships about 100000 tons
of freight to eastern markets, but the
amount to this destination is decreas-
ing gradually from year TO year, as
the Pacific coast develops and its
sugar eating capacity increases. 1t
may be in time, that all the sugar the
islands can make will find its logical
market in the West, but when this
will be depends almost entirely upon
how fast the western states increase
in population with the stimulus to i'm
migration afforded by the canal and
other causes. AS it is a good deal
more than half OF Hawaii's sugar now
finds its market at the coast refneries.
OF the estimated output of 550, 900 tons
for this years crop, about 0.000 tons
will go direct to San Francisco and
vicinity And this is an increase of
about $4,000 tons over what was ship
ped there last year.
At the present time, the American
Hawaiian Steamship Company has the
exclusive contract for carrying the
sugar shipped to the Atlantic, and this
contract continues in force till Sep
tember. 1915. The contract freight
rate. via the Tehuantepec route, is
$3.50 per ton. 1t was stated recently
at the meeting of the Eva plantation
shareholders, that under its contract
the shipping company will reduce this
rate through the canal by 81 per ton.
subject to any toll charges, which viii
only mean saving of between 40 and
so cents on a ton of sugar. It is re-
ported, however. that with the making
of new contracts after 1915, a
number of steamship. companies are
likely to be competitors for the busi-
ness, and that a rate through the ca
nal of something between S. and 81
a ton may then be expected.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
One SQUADRON
Of nth HORSE
To CANAL ZONE?
|Rumor Has 1t That Only Two
Cavalry Squadrons viii
Remain Here
TENTATIVE DRILL Il.
REGULATIONS TRIED
Higher ups UnpIeasantIy Con-
SpicuouS in Time OF
War
Istaff Correspondencel

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, March 6.
That one squadron of the 4th Cav
airy may be sent to the Canal zone,
leaving only two-thirds of a regiment
of horse for the Oahu garrison, is a
rumor that Is going the rounds Of the
cavalry cantonment here, and natural
ly it Is creating quite stir among
the horse soldiers. This dope" comes
in personal letter from higher-up
in Washington to an officer of the 4th,
and there is evidently some foundation
for it.
The original plans for the garrison
ing of Oahu provided for only two
squadrons of cavalry at Leilehua, and
although the plan of the general staff
a couple of years ago, for the re-or-
ganization of the mobile army. placed
a full cavalry regiment here, funds for
the construction OF barracks and quar-
Iters for third squadron at the perma-
nent post at Castner have never been
Forthcoming, and although the new
buildings will be ready in a few
months, one squadron will remain in
the old cantonment, according to pres
ent plans. It Is possible that this lack
of permanent quarters for one squad
ron may be at the bottom of the ru-
mored decision to send four troops
away from the islands
Colonel Beach has not yet announc
ed which squadron will be left behind
when the 4th is ready to move down
to Castner. but It is generally con-
ceded that the 1st squadron will be
left alone in its glory in the old can
tonment The new post is couple Of
miles north of the present one, and
while there will be no decision of the
regiment for administrative purposes,
the command of the old post might al
most be considered an Independent
one. Major HaTaeman is the senior
squadron commander, and that is one
reason why the 1st is likely Ito re-
main behind
Like New Drill.
The entire 4th Cavalry has been
hard at work on the tentative drill
regulations, which provide for the dou-
BILE rank formation, and the re-arrange-
ment of commands, and most of the Of
ficers are in favor of the change.
There has been so much knocking in
the service papers that it is some
thing of rarity to hear good word
for the new regulations, but after ac-
tually working out the formations, the
Continued on page eight
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
WOULD learn OF
CONDITIONS HERE
At FIRST HAND
Party Expected to Make Jour-
ney During Summer or After
Short Session Next Year
By C. S. ALBERT.

lSpec.al Staf- butlettn NofIespOtuFtiSCl
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. pa
firm determination has been reached
by Senator John r. Shafroth of Colo
rado, chairman of the committee on
Pacific islands and Porto Rico, Ohich
has to do with all territorial mat
ters, to visit Hawaii and ascertain
legislative requirements at first
hand. He feels that he would be in
a better position to protect its inter
ests after personal inspection OF
conditions.
The time of Senator Shafroth's Wis
Il has not been definitely arranged.
III Congress adjourns by June l, OF
this summer, he will seek to make the
Journey. Otherwise, he will postpone
il until next year. leaving immediate
Iy after the short session adjourns
on March 4, 1915.
During the congressional recess last
autumn Senator Shafroth went to Por-
to Rico and carefully examined the
necessities and ambitions of that is
land. IT is his purpose TO do the same
with reference to Hawaii.
II is probable number of other
senators viii accompany Mr.. Shat
roth, IL they can find time for the
journey.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
STORY OF PEARLS, A GOOD
ONE IS TOLD AT N0LTE'S

This Is story told at Notes, be-
tween the table of prehistoric maga-
zines and the commissafy department.
and necessarily interrupted by the
clash of cast-iron crockery, the artil.
lery rattle Of cutlery and the coffee
splashing activities of Oriental gar
cons whose motto is: They also
serve who only stand and wait"
However. the story has nothing to
do with food OF the common or gar
den variety. 1t Is about pearls. and
the mere telling of it caused so much
interest that the political table, the
Mahuka site table and the mining
stock table were almost deserted when
the narration was on.
The Star-Bulletin declines to vouch
for all the facts herein re;ated, but at
least one of them is true: the story
was told at Nolte's. Here it is in pre-
digested form:
The great crane from Pearl Harbor,
brought up to Honolulu to go upon
the floating dry-dock, has produced
sudden wealth to several Hawaiian
workmen at the dry-dock and per-
haps even more for the .nter-Island
Company. 1t has proved to be the re-
rository for pearls large and small
and their discovery has caused in
tense excitement along the water
front.
A few days ago the crane was put
into the floating drydock Hoolana,
which belongs to the Inter-Island
Company, and as the drydock rose
and the water subsidized it was seen
that the bottom of the crane was a
great mass of sea-vegetation and ami
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
CIVIC. DEERING BUYS
BEACH PROPERTY; WILL
ERECT HOME. III is SAID

One of the biggest deals in beach
property consummated in many
months was made this morning when
C. w. Case Deering. who returned
from the mainland on the steamer Mat
sonia Tuesday after an absence Of
three years. purchased the Waikiki
residences OF C. G. Bockus and w. D.
Westervelt The consideration is Civ.
en- as between $4,000 and $4,000.
The deal was made by James F. Nor
gan & Company, acting as the agent
of the grantors,
The purchased property is between
the Williams place and the Aquarium.
Mr.. Deering, 1t Is said, plans to build a
splendid home on his newly-acquired
land.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
HALES
DEPT. CHIEFS
ON THE CARPET
Pinkham Wants Facts and
Wants Them Quick-Work
Overtime If Necessary
TO STAND PAT UNTIL He
GETS DESIRED FIGURES
He Will Make Administration
Changes as Soon as He
Learns Details

Governor Pinkham gave q number
of the department heads OF the terri
tory a touch OF high life this morn.
ing and II there is not increased acti-
vity in delivering results from these
departments the governor will know
the reason why.
Governor Pinkham told officers OF
the government with whom he talked
that he had asked for data which
would put him in more complete
touch with absolute facts of territorial
conditions, especially relating to
lands and finances, and it has not
been forthcoming. This morning he
expressed himself in terms that could
not be misunderstood. He demanded
the facts and figures, accurate facts
and figures. One report handed in is
reported to have been twenty thou
sand acres out.
The governor made it known that
he expected the department clerks
and officers to work overtime: to
work nights and Sundays as he has
been doing since he took Office In or
der to secure the data desired and de-
liver it in such shape that 1t can be
understood.
And it is believed that the heads
and the clerks Of the departments in.
terested are today working as they
have not worked before, at least they
are so doing If they are wise.
Governor Pinkham's position re-
garding the administration of the ter
ritcry has been that he could not in
justice to efficient government make
sweeping changes throughout the de-
partments of the territory, until he
had in his possession reports from
the departments which would give
him and through him the public an &C.
curate idea Of the territorial finances,
and the demands that are likely to
be made upon the territory, as well
as the income which It viii have.
After Good Team Work.
The governor for instance wants to
know how much land Is available. He
not long ago called before him the
land commissioner, the surveyor and
the superintendent of public works
and Forester Hosmer and told them
that he wanted them to correlate
their knowledge regarding the lands
of the territory so that their reports
would jibe. He didn't want a system
by which the head of every depart
ment brought him in report which
did not exactly fit with the .presenta-
ton of another department or bureau.
CONTINUED on page eight
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NAL life. Crustaceans galore had theiI
habitat in the marine growth and sea.
shells of many kinds were clustered
at strategic points. Among these
were large quantity of the pearl
bearing oyster.
A Hawaiian workman, helping to
remove this mass of growth, happen
ed to open one of the pearl oysters.
He found inside pearl of consider.
able size. After work for the day he
took it to the local jeweler and asked
If it was any good. After careful
examination the jeweler offered him
$160 for it.
That started the excitement. Every.
body began opening oyster shells, and
so many pearls were found-accord-
ing to the story-that the attention of
the Inter-ISland company was at
tracted. " .@-.
The story goes on that the Inter.
Island people promptly proclaimed
that the drydock was theirs and so
were the pearls found on drydock
work, and at once took over the in.
FAINT pearling industry, and are now
operating it at an immense profit
which ought to show UP in dividends,
That's the story. It was told by a
man of high standing in this commun-
ity whose word is law-or at least it
ought to be, as he's a lawyer. The
Star-Bulletin has been unable to yer-
ify the story, partly because none in
authority could be found this after
Eoon to talk for publication, and part
ly because the Star-Bulletin didn't in
vestigate too far for fear of spelling
q mighty good story. a..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
PROHIBITION
BUCK PASSED
TO GOVERNOR
Views and Recommendations
on Subject Requested by
Committee in Charge
SEN. GR0NNA HAMMERS !.
AWAY FOR HIS MEASURE
Measure viii Be Allowed to
Soak In Pending an Ex-
change of Letters
By C. S. ALBERT.
InecInl Siar- -BuIletin CorrespondenceI

Especial STAR Bulletin Corresponoencet
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 22. =
Governor Lucius +. Pinkham virtual.
ly will have the determining voice In
the matter OF prohibition of Hawaii.
His views and recommendations on
the subject have been requested. His
reply, and dhe character OF advice
given, will 60 far with the senate COM
mittee on Pacific Islands and Porto
Rico in reaching decision concern.
ing legislation.
Senator Gronna has been hammer
ing away in favor of absolute prohi-
bition In Hawaii for many months.
The committee on Pacific Islands and
Porto Rico gave advocates OF his bill
q hearing Later, the arguments
we're answered by Edward M. Wat
son and others.
Recently, the White Ribboners Wis
ited the committee in force. Another
hearing was given. John G. Woolley.
at one time q candidate on the Pro-
hIbition ticket for president OF the
United States, headed the delegation.
A number OF ladies' we're in the par
ty.
The committee determined TO post.
pone final action indefinitely. The
chairman, Senator Shafroth. announc.
ed that ne would write Governor
Pinkham for his views on the sub
ject. II was made plain that the COM
mittee would be largely guided IN
reaching q definite conclusion by the
suggestions made by the governor.
Pending q reply from Mr. Pinkham
the committee on Pacific Islands and
Porto Rico win permit the prohibi-
tion bill to soak and take no steps
toward either reporting II favorabiy
or throwing Il IN the discard.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
LETTER MYSTERY DEEPENS;
SOME KNOW BUT WON'T TELL

likewise refuses to clear up the mys-
terry. :
T. J. Ryan may know the authors
name. Perhaps he wrote 1t himself.
He refuses to meet the question of
authorship direct, doesn't deny or ad.
nit that the letter came from him.
He told a questicner this morning
that it was none of his ousiness-that
is, none of the questioner's. He
says he has written hundreds of let
ters, peaceful and warlike, but on this
particular one he is silent.
McVeagh treats the matter not as
a definite mystery; 'it was more of
a joke than a mystery" says he; "aH
Democratic are prolific letter writer's. y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
BARRON TO TAKE
WASHINGTON TRIP
TO PLUCK PLUM
OFF for washington

Off for washington!
Charles ("Soapbox"l Barron does
not propose to let his candidacy for
postmaster OF Honolulu go by the
boards. Not Barronl He is booked
on the steamer Matsonia. which is to
sail from here March IL.
His pockets are filled with letters
Of introduction, letters Of recommenda-
ton, letters certifying to his party ar
iiIiations, and-let 1t be hoped-with
letters of credit, too. He has letter
10 high officials Of the United States
including letters to senators and rep
resentatives, and many more letters
addressed ito whom 1t may concern. !"
Armed with these he expects to sail
March IL
He said yesterday afternoon that he
was sure to win. He modified that
later BY saying that he thought his
chances we're excellent for success;
and that NJ G. Pacheco, his rival for
the job, was defeated already. When
Pacheco's name was held up by re-
quest of the postmaster-general Just
before il was to be sent to>the senate
by the president for confirmation, Pa
checo's last card was played in a los
ing game, says Barron.
Barron showed some OF the letters
yesterday. Those he showed were
brief, but they were satisfactory, he
said. Others, which he did not show,
were long and hearty in recommend
ing him for the postmastership, he
affirmed.
Barron said:
Il am off for Washington. and
am going to make a clean fight there
for the postmaster job, and for good
Democracy in the territory. am go
ing TO stay there until things are set
tied. When get my affair straighten-
ed out, | shall see that my friends
get a square deal in Washington
propose to stick my nose in about ev-
cry appointment made for the terri
tory.
Il will tell them in Washington that
Governor Pinkham is carrying out ex-
actly the policies of Woodrow Will
son, and that he is proving himself a
capable and highly trustworthy man
as the executive head Of the territory
As far as / can see, there is no
chance of me losing the postmaster.
ship, have every confidence, and
every reason for confidence that when
] return 1t viii be as Postmaster Bar.
ron"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
MORE MONEY TO FIGHT
HAWAII COUNTY GRAFTERS
Ispecial star- Rulletln wirelessl

Especial Star Bulletin Wirelessl
HILO, March g. The Hawaii coun-
ty supervisors have passed an apprO-
priation giving the attorney of the
circuit court $1,000 additional for this
year. The request was for $4,000, and
the reason was because the graft case
prosecutions have used up most Of the
regular $1,000 allowance.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
SENATOR ASSA|LS MEXICAN
POLICY Of U. s. BITTERLY,
SAYS DARK page IN HISTORY
Works of California Declares That Administration Has Sub
med to Three Years of Outrage and Murder for Aer-
can Citizens-Wans Decisive Action To Stop 1t
TAssocIated Presa cahlel

WAsHlNeToN C, Works o. calona
country conditions furnish
American history"
Americans have murdered
administration nothno utter
occasional mild protests'
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
Robert Cathcart knows.
Thomas McVeagh knows.

Other Democrats know or would like
to know who wrote The Letter.
The sensation caused by the publ
cation in the Star-Bulletin this week
Of excerpts from a letter sent TO
Washington attacking the governor 3
supreme bench appointments is
spreading over all political circles.
The mystery is becoming more mys-
tifying.
Though Cathcart says he knows the
author of the letter, he refuses to
give out the name McVeagh, en-
trusted with the same Information,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
Baseball World Tourists Home;
Federal Hot After Recruits
[AssocIated rreas cablel

NEW YORK, NJ. 6-Happy
New York; coming
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
Wilson Explains Meaning of Significant Phrase


resolution requiring President Wilson explain
yesterdays matters
deeacy which, Wilson said would Be
II bill repealed.
The president told callers yesterday evening that In using THE phrase
obligations would
with this country
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06

ing until I return. In any event I
viii have two men In the office all the
time II / can not arrange privately
with other attorneys to assist dur.
ing my absence 7 VIII have to with
draw from the case in Tennessee.
The federal court was busily en-
gagged today in drawing the juries for
the April term. Fifty men are being
selected for service as trial Jurors
and % were chosen to SIT as federal
grand jurors.
GRAND.
They are as follows:
ReturnabIa April 13th Wm. P.
Thomas, Pupukea. Oahu: j Morton
Riggs, Honolulu: Walter G. Love. Ho-
n0lulu; =. X. Deyauchelle, Lahhina.
Maui Albert K. McD0ugaL Kohala.
Hawaii C. A. Brown, Honolulu:
James w L. Mcclure. Honolulu; VIM.
IT MeInerny, Honolulu: Alfred NJ.
Simpson, Waianae, Oahu: Richard A.
Cooke, Honolulu; Rufus SpaIding. Ke-
ala. Kauai: Georse NeUcomb, HiloI
Hawaii; Henry A. Giles. Honolulu: s.
G Wilder Honolulu: VIM George
Ashley. Honolulu: George Jameson.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
House Repeating Bill Is FavorabIy Reported

WASHINGTON 6lntentlon speedy action
Wilson's the Panama tolls
bill the
1 to a..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
Mexican Youth Has Two Days
Longer To Pay Great Ransom
IAssoclated Press cablel

PASo 6-Louis until
old
that been unable
demanded az for the Young
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
Wilson's Canal Tolls Message
ROuses British Press to Praise
/ Associated Press Cablel

6Th London this unaniuousy
will take action in the spirit
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
PROBE OF PROBERS NOT
AT ALL HARMONIOUS
Especial star-Bulletin WIrelessI


the Of the Hawaii graft commission failed
will make to the supervisors until
There dssenon is said because believed that
In its Of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
George Vanderbilt Dies Suddenly

YORK, N ", s.-oeorse w Vanderbilt today
recently fer appendicitis fta
K ".
vl he spent years. He
o Edith Stuyyesant Dresser in 1898.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-06
'AIA POSTMASTER NAMED
Especial star-BulIetin cabIeI

Especial star-Bulletin cabIeI
WASHINGTON. D. G., March 6. =
Morris X. keohokalOIe was this after
noon nominated BY President Wilson
for postmaster ut Pain, Maui.
c. s. ALBERT.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-01

We will give.
one of these
knives to each
boy or Girl
W h o is fitted
with a pair of the
ever-Weal'ing II.
4 II. school shoes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05

company which Mr. Morgan partner is director
The New Haven the for the bonds in purchasing a
from Steel corporation of which Mr. Morgan Cor
partner) director.
Steel corporation the proceeds OF the rails
purchasing electrical supplies the General Electric Co. OF when
Mr. Morgan Cor partner is director.
system people PAID tribute OF
god-y tribute almost of their rights citizenship
voluntary retirement of the firm of j. P Morgan Co.. from TINS
conspiracy is Just another sign OF the times
corrupt vicious the country which for
has had the people the neo taking its heels be-
cause deerer Of the people in Woodrow Wilson their
president.
Verify order of things is coming to pass
This move Morgan company thing which would have
gasped many months
Today fit into a sort Of program.
dismiss the subject let not forget that was one
Of those pesky by Toilette who got the absent
senate when he his directory OF d.
recors' disclosures
dismissed radical for the presidency when ne went
before country with the speech.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05
He Has His Program

The reactionaries have already AZ
ranged a new program for Woodrow
Wilson. They point with pride 70
their claim that the passage OF the
tariff bill did no good and that the
currency act will get nowhere.
President Wilson's ardor for rad
teal legislation has been chilled"
they say. and they expect him TO rest
during the remainder OF his term.
They predict that, while Wilson has
promised a special message on the
Sherman antitrust law. he Will recon-
mend no drastic" amendments. IL
is TO be observed. say the standpat
organs, that the passage OF that Sher-
man law caused no business disturb
ance. so, II Is probably reasonable
TO suppose that changes in the act will
be equally harmless"
All this sounds like Come. Birdie.
Come" II is the wish fathering the
thought. They don't understand
Woodrow Wilson. He has promised
to regulate the trusts as far as II can
be done under amendment OF the
sherman law and he isn't the-man
10 waste time concocting amendments
that WILL harmless" 10 monopoly.
He has as good as said that his next
big job VIII be tackling the trusts. He
mas some shameful exhibits OF what
the an-amended Sherman law doesn't
do and can be relied upon TO put the
drastic" and radical" into his
amenments.
The new currency act is designed
90 break up the money trust. Wood
row Wilson. the man. will have been
wholly misunderstood If he stops at
this point in his job OF trust.busting
and the dear kind. privileged classes
are wasting time trying TO coax him
j into program OF their own making.