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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
KAP PAA ROAD NOT
Under GOVERNOR

Governor Pinkham, who has been
studying the Kauai railroad situation,
declared today that there is no govern
ment control over the wharf at Kealia
or the railroad which leads to Kapaa
from that town
There is no one in the government
that has any control of the wharf, :
says the governor 'FThe government
has not and never has had any agree
ment covering this stretch of traffic
between Kealia and Kapaa.
"The only agreements the govern
ment has affect the homesteaders of
Waipouli and South Olehena. The
governor has been trying for two
years to get a common carrier rail-
road on that side of Kauai, as no COM
mon carrier road exists there today.
The more feeling that is stirred up
over this trivial matter, the more diff
ficult it will be found to secure such
road"
Governor Pinkham took up his re-
cent study of the railroad situation
on Kauai following declaration by
Commissioner James Wakefield in a
harbor board meeting that something
ought to be done to compel the Kapaa
Railway to haul freight for merchants
there.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
APPROVESPLAN
TO BRING MORE
SCHOLARS HERE
Superintendent of Public In
Struction Considers Sug-
gestion Well Taken

An editorial suggestion in Fridays
Star-Bulletin that selected groups OF
California high school students be en-
couraged to visit Hawaii in 1917 or
1918 has the hearty approval Of the
department of public instruction. The
suggestion was based on the success
full trip just completed by students of
the Stockton High school.
Il most certainly iAdorse the Star
Bulletins suggestion" says Henry w.
Kinney, superintendent of public in
struction. II can see no objection,
and there could be nothing better, in
my mind, than getting Hawaiian stu
dents in closer touch and in closer
relation with the students of Caiifor-
mia, or students in other states, for
that matter.
ANY direct contact the Hawaiian
students would get with mainland stu
dents would result in great deal
of practical benefit. There are some
local students who have never lett
this island, who have the idea that
the world begins at Diamond Head
and ends at Moanalua, and for our
young people to get in touch with the
outside world would be a splendid
thing. They would make friends and
1t would be an incentive for them to
work harder"
Superintendent Kinney then reeited
the story of the well-known Honolulu
man who had never left the confines
of Honolulu. On one occasion he went
to the PalEhis first trip to that
scenic spot. As he stood at the top
and gazed down into Kaneohe across
the great stretch of fields, he ex-
claimed, Il had no idea that the world
was as big as this.
One difficulty in arranging the pro-
posed trips, says Kinney, is the idea
of having them in the summer. "lf
the students come {slring sacation,
he says. there niix al be trouble in
getting local athletic teams together
and in effecting the organization of
school children"
But he adds that he has not the
slightest doubt that all difficulties
could be surmounted. School Inspec-
tor George Raymond says, emphatic
ally, by all means, let US have these
mainland students come to Hawaii"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
.STREETSFULLOF
WATER AS STORM
Sweeps THE CITY

Andrew Hamriek, U. S. meteorolo.
alst, announced at. 2 o'clock that the
rainfall at the U. S. weather bureau,
Young Hotel, for today between the
n6urs of 1880 and o'clock was .33
inches. He has received reports OF
the fall in various places, but has not
yet tabuIated the rainfall.
Rainfall almost approaching a
cloudburst in the sections Of the city
toward the hills swept Honolulu from
shortly after noon to 2 o'clock today.
Nuuanu stream has been rapidly ris-
ing for the past two heuPs and az
o'clock the stream had reached the
level of the Kukui street bridge.
Many Japanese boats were afloat on
this stream and one large salnpan has
already been wrecked against the
bridge at Kukui street. Many of the
smaller boats have been washed to-
ward the ba,
At the railroad bridge the water
reached a point only two feet under
the tracks and is rising rapidly. Lum-
ber and logs have been floating down
the stream and a jam is expected at
any time Throngs have gathered
along the stream to watch the ad-
vance of the flood. 1t is reported that
Makiki stream has also oyerflowed its
banks
" At 1870 o'clock the rain was COM
ing down in torrents at the Country
Club and the streams were overflow
ing. Nuuanu street is flooded with
water near the entrance to the club.
The upper course is flooded in many
places.
Water has been flowing down the
hills in Nuuanu valley like rapids,
and Nudanu street near the Country
Club is ike river, according to the
report given out by the city electric
station out Nuuanu street. The stream
has overflowed and much damage is
expected.
Water came down the Manoa car
tracks so deep that passage was i'm
possible in some places and an extra
car was sent 1ut from the barn to
assist when debris washed across the
street stopped progress.
At Pawaa Junction the streets ran
six inches deep and all along King
street che street cars were slowed up
with their tenders deep in the flow
ing water. At Keeaumoku and King
the corner was a lake and the same
was the case at Wilder and Kewalo.
In Kalihl ana Kaimuki the streets
are also running full. Street car con-
ductors have reported to the Rapid
Transit office here that the downpour
was one of the worst seen here in sew
eral seasons.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
WATSON, CLEMONS
FORMLEGAL

Hon. Charles r. Clemons' resigna.
tion as judge of the local q. s. court
has been accepted by the president to
take effect on January Is
This information comes IN a cable
gram received by Judge Clemons from
Attorney-General Gregory 1t reads:
BY direction of the president your
resignation as United States district
Judge. district of Hawaii, rendered by
your letter of the 18th instant. is
hereby accepted, effective close Jan:
uary 10 next
AS forecast by the Star-Bulletin re-
Gently, Judge Clemons has announced
that, shortly after January Is. he will
enter into a law partnership with
Hon. Edward NJ. Watson, former asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court and
now attorney for the public utilities
The firm name and the
location of the firms offices have not
been decided on.
Judge Clemons has been on the fed
eral bench nearly six years, having
been assigned to the bench by re-
cess appointment and taking office
on March Z, 1911. His term would
have expired in May.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
Plan TO Bring
Chinese LABOR
HEREEACH YEAR
Project Does Not Mean Is, 900
at One Time; Restrict All
to Agriculture

That the attempt to be made to Sc
cure legislation which will permit the
bringing into Hawaii of $4,000 Chinese
will be with the express understand
ing that these Chinese cannot enter
local mercantile trades was the infor-
nation given to Circuit Judge Whit
ney a few months ago, he told the
Star-Bulletin today.
This information, says Judge Whit
ney, came from man closely iden-
titled with the project to bring the
Chinese into the territory, and which
has progressed to the extent that
Farm Cornn, local Chinese business
man, already has left for Washington.
D. C., with a view to interesting Off
cials and congressman in the plan
The man in question was passen-
ger on the same steamer in which
Judge Whitney returned to Honolulu
from his annual vacation.
Judge Whitney also was informed,
he says, that prominent Honolulu Chi
nese were the only people back of the
project. In Judge Whitney's opinion,
IL is the plan of those supporting the
project to use the Chinese for pine
Rpple and sugar plantation work II
the necessary legislation permitting
their entrance is effected.
DR.. Dai Yen Chang, who is closely
connected with this movement and
a personal friend of Farm Cornn,
said this morning that it is the plan
of the local Chinese, If the necessary
legislation is passed, to send COM
missioners to China. These commits
sioners will have the power to select
the Chinese who will be sent and
only those thoroughly fit. both physi-
cally and mentally, will be accepted.
II is not the intention to bring the
entire $4,000 in at once, but only
limited number each year, not over
5000. according to DR.. Chang.
The purpose of bringing these Chi
nese into Hawaii is to supply labor
which is greatly needed here" said
DR.. Chang. "The fact that they will
not be permitted to go to the states
shoulH greatly aid our cause" he add
ed. ''They will be placed on the plan
tations and every incentive will be
given them to grow rice, which indus
try is fast dying out here.
GeCrg Rodiek,. president of the Ha-
waiian Sugar Planters Association,
said this morning that he thought the
scheme a very. good one and one that
would go far to solve the labor prob
ems here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
HOLMES FAVORS
HAWAII Street

That Henry Holmes is in favor of
the compromised Hawaii street as an
outlet to the mauka end of Puunui
district instead of Circle Drive is the
statement made by him today, and
corrects a statement in another part
of the paper. While he believes that
the compromise route is the best, he
is absolutely against the original rout-
ing of Hawaii and would prefer Circle
Drive to it.
According to E. w. Sutton this morn
ing, options on All the land necessary
for Hawaii have been obtained by
him without any strings attached. and
include the properties of Kalakiela,
Nahale, Mahoe and Holmes.
Sutton believes that if the board of
supervisors approve Hawaii it will i'm
mediately end all objections to the i'm
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
BRITISH PASTORS RAP
WILSON'S PEACE NOTE

tAssoeiated Press by Federal wireless)
LONDON, Eng, Dec. o. = The
clergy of London are in full accord
with the press of the nation in strong
disapproval of President Wilson's ac-
tion in sending note simultaneously
to the various warning and neutral
powers of Europe urging an attempt
on their part to arrive at basis for
peace negotiations.
Strong words were used by promi-
nent clergymen of London in their
Christmas Day sermons regarding Mr.
Wilson and his latest note That he
has spoiled good intentions by tragic
mistake, that he was either crazy
when he sent the note, or cal
lousy Indifferent to the rights and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
SWEDEN NOW JOINS
MCALL FOR TERMS

tAssOciated Press by Federal wireless)
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dee. ~.
Sweden today addressed identi-
cal peace notes to all the belliger-
ents and sent copies of il to the
neutral countries. urging consid-
GRAFTON of terms for peace, accord
ing to official information here.
Germany's reply to the Wilson
note has not yet been received
here, though it was made public
in Berlin yesterday. Despite the
disappointment because Germany
has not acceded to the presidents
suggestion and outlined her terms
for peace, the general view prevails
that another step forward has been
made toward the end of war.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
SEES HYDE PARK
POTATO PATCH

According to a personal communi-
cation to Japanese Consul General
Moroi from a London friend in Brit
ain, the statement of the late Lord
Kitchener has proved as true as steel
and England is now compelled to en-
ter her third year of war, which was
not expected by the people when that
great soldier made such a statement
in parliament. Continuing the writer
says: "The food supply is getting
shorter and shorter month after
month and its prices are advancing
higher and higher. The government
now intends to fix prices of necessary
provisions by the enactment of laws.
The bill will be presented in parlia-
ment within a few weeks. No person
can be entertained with more than
three dishes at present.
''In parliament one of the members
made an address the other day and
said that the city of London will be
compelled to dig up beautiful Hyde
park to plant beans and potatoes, II
the war continues.
There have been many offenses
committed among the youths lately,
but very few by the adults.
The monetary situation in London
is not bad at present and all business
houses are doing good business. I'M
portations from Japan and exporta,
tion to Japan are now strictly limited
by the government. There is a short.
age of workmen and factories are EN-
ploying child laboreIs whom they are
paying 10 shillings a week"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
WINTERCOLDIS
GRIPPING CAMPS;
CITIES FEEL It

ASSOCIATED Press bv Federal Wirelpssj
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 27. -
From the border comes official news
that the storm has done some dam
age to the U S. camps. On Christmas
Day the camp of the L. S. punitive
expedition in Mexico was storm
swept Masts and equipment of the
army wireless outfits at CoIonia Dub
and field hospital structure demol-
ished.
Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 27.-The Sc
we're cold has driven the troops to
take winter measures. Stoves are
roaring red-hot in the tents Of tie
soldiers
WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. q. -
Dispatches from Chicago, Memphis,
Little Rock, New Orleans, Ell Paso
and score of other cities all tell OF
exceptionally severe weather through
out the country west of the Mississip-
pi and Missouri rivers.
Little Rock has the worst tale to
tell by far A tornado moving from
the northwest struck through the
southern and central sections of Ar
kansas yesterday sweeping a patn
four miles wide, clear as it moved
and leaving behind it a train Of hun
dreds of devastated homes, and it may
be scores of dead.
Many Killed
Four persons are known to have
been killed instantly in the little
town of England, and IL are reported
dead in Keo, while number of guards
and prisoners have been killed at the
convict farm of the state at Tucker.
Definite information is impossible
to obtain for the wires, both telephone
and telegraph, are down. Rescue par
ties are being organized by the state
authorities and being sent to the
points where most needed by special
trains.
Chicago reports that at least 25
persons have been killed in biizzards
which have swept through the north
western states, where Ehe cold is
more intense than at any time since
the record-breaking blizzard Of 1856,
when the records of the weather bu-
reau in the Dakotas were DrCken fy
the freezing mercury.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABlEGRAMS

BERLIN, Germany, Dec, 27.--Early
report: On the north bank Of the
Somme river today there was tempor-
ary strong artillery fire but otherwise
neither on west nor east front fs there
anything important. In Great Walla-
CHA. the Russians today we're elected
from several positions. The Macedo-
nian front is calm.
German Army Headquarters, Dec.
26.-In some sectors on the Ypres
front, and on both sides Of the canal
La Bassee and west OF Lens, artillery
activity has been increased. Advanc.
es of strong English patrols have
been repeatedly repulsed.
Prince Loepold's front: On the
lower Stochhod river the Russian ar
tillery was more active than usual
Northwest of Luck an enterprise OF
German detachments brought In 16
prisoners.
Archduke Joseph's front: On Lu-
dova height the forest Of the Carpa-
thians, temporarily strong cannon fire
has taken place. At Leagra valley,
south OF Bonavatra, an advance Of
Russian raiding detachments failed.
Won Mackensens 'front.': During
engagements in the great Wallachian
plain and on the edge OF mountains
south of Ramnicul Sarat, during the
last few days $500 Russians were TAX
en- prisoner. Yesterday the often
tried German divisions with the an
nexed Austro-Hungarian battalions at
the point of the Hayonet stormed the
tenaciously defended village Of Fill
pesti and on both sides Of il strongly
entrenched Russian positions.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27

wrongs of the terrible struggle that
is drenching Europe with blood. were
some of the opinions expressed.
President Wilson has marred his
good intentions by q most tragic mis-
take said Rev. G. Campbell Morgan.
rector of Westminster chapel, in his
Christmas address. He has declined
to express any opinion as TO the moral
issues involved in the great struggle
in which Great Britain and her Allies
are involved. He wants peace to be
declared without the wrongs being
righted on account Of which we are
fighting. He would make vain the
sacrifice Of all the men who have
died since the war began
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
BRITISH PRESS RAPS WILSON
FOR "MALADROIT DIPLOMACY"
SWEDEN FAVORS NEGOTIATIONS
Neutral Sentiment Lining up With Pre-
sident to Clarity War Situation Some
Disappointment at Germany's Atti-
tude Manifest in Washington
tA..oet...d pr-.. s.r,ie. ,, Federal wir.l...l

LONDON. Eng. Dec. 2-Germany is taking active steps
promote peace conference.
despatch from The Hague today that German agents have
there the pemnaries of meeting of
delegates be the proposed conference The
seeking accommodations the hotels and their
government is preparing to send its representatives
LONDON, Eng. Dec 2Eyening today criticize the
president of them drastic for his sounding the
tegents saenena the demands each side makes and
to the possibility of bringing peace discussions
The gpenay characterize Germany the United
States Ambassador Gerard Yesterday
end the
The Standard that 1T mistake neglect peace
but it would be fatal time
iheml'
The Star declares Germany working the Wilson for all
it is worth. trying make peace by wireless
The Pail Mall Gazette Germany slow seize the
advantages given by Wilson's maadrot diplomacy The Allies will
hold discussion with unpunhed power
which the most solemn engagements
The most dignifed regards the Wilson
would be its frank withdrawal"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
Name Farm
Loan Banks
Twelve Cities Chosen as Loca-
ton for System to Make
Rural Credits Available

ASSOCIATED Press nv Federal wirelessl
~ %<<<% <<%<%< \
y WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. q.
y Under the provisions of the new =
= farm loan act IL cities were =
= designated by the treasury de- =
= partment today as the location =
= for the IL farm loan banks which =
= will inaugurate the new system. =
\ The cities chosen, after careful =
= investigation by treasury depart. =
= ment agents, are Omaha, Neb.; =
4 Berkeley, Cal; Spokane. Wash: =
y Springfield, Mass; Baltimore, =
= Md; Columbia, s. c.; Louisville, =
y KY; New Orleans, La; st. Louis, =
\ Mo-; St Paul, Mimi; Wichita, =
=. Kan, and Houston, Tex. \
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
DEATH FROM AUTO IS
ADJUDGED UNAVOIDABLE
ACCIDENT AT INQUEST

The coroner's jury investigating the
death of Iva Yashiro, the Japanese
woman. who was struck by Paul r.
Bartlett's car Christmas Day at Kala-
kaua and King streets this afternoon
brought in verdict of accidental
death, also reporting that the accident
was unavoidable. Sheriff Rose pre-
sided.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
TRAINING HORSE,
OFFICER KILLED
Associated Press BY Federal wireless,

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 81
News was received at the war depart
ment today that Maj Powell Clayton
of the 10Th Cavalry died this morning
at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. He was
injured while schooling horse at the
hurdles.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27

Scores OF visitors from Australia
and New Zealand will arrive in the
next Niagara February from Sydney
and Auckland 1t is believed she will
have "A capacity passenger list when
she arrives here again from the Colo
MES, n
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27

NEW YORK STOCK
MARKET TODAY

Following are the closing prices Of
stocks on the New York market to-
day, sent by the Associated Press over
the Federal Wireless:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27

Cable advices received Dy Castle &
Cooke today from Yokohama say the
o. S. X freight steamer Shimpo Maru
left Yokohama Sunday with 900 tons
of cargo for Honolulu. She is due to
arrive here January or 8.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
AD CLUB HEARS
TRUE DEMOCRACY

Democracy goes farther than a
nation laid Rev. Charles F.. Dole in
a talk before the members of the Ad
Club today at the Alexander Young
hotel. Democracy is the biggest
thing in the world today. Nationalism
has been advocated much during the
past year, but the true democracy is
more than party.
To-day a man leaves one country
for anotner to seek his fortune, and
takes the oath in his new country.
No one Dlames him. 1t is done for
convenience. He goes farther than ma
tionalisEl. Democracy goes to the
heart. 1t is brotherhood and loyalty.
Democracy goes back to spiritual
foundation. 1t changes the attitude
of man .oward man. 1t does not ask
what is done for good roads or for
battleships but what is the method of
getting the best out of manhood.
"War IN Europe today was caused
because the nations had become impe-
rialistic 1t could not have happened
with a true democracy, The present
system If today invites fear, suspicion
eLd is really autocratic. President
Wilson could call var at any moment,
which gives him the power of an en-
peror in the United States If | were
a younger man today the present sys-
TEN Of conscription would aim to
make me work against my own cCn-l
venienea. / would rather go to pris-
on or to death than violate the prin-
ciples of true democracy.
Education today is debasing our
children. They are being educated to
think of war, creating a suspicion of
foreigners coming to our shores. 1t
causes chem to look with suspicion on
the foreign-bor1 population living in
this cor1try. GOOD will and brother
hood are the biggest things of all.
They ara greater than a nation, and
the test of true democracy is the
thing that MAKES life happier-good
WILL. he concluded.
Mrs. George iiackabury entertained
the members of the club with two
vocal solos. W. Borthwick gave Rob-
ert Services Cremation of Sam Nc
Gee" President Wallace r. Earring
ton read a slogan Of the new adver.
tising publication recently issued.
which says, The United States is a
darn sight bigser than New York
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27

OF all animals, dogs seem to evince
the keenest musical susceptibility.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27

proyement district and work can start
as soon as all legal steps are taken
The difference in cost between Circle
Drive and the Hawaii compromise is
$4,000 more for the latter, but as both
George Sherman and the Country Club
are donating $4,000 between them, it
will really cost the county and prop
erty holders less" said Sutton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
SUGAR

SUGAR
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, Dec. 26 =
Sugar: SO degrees test, 500 cents
Previous quotation, sos cents.
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Continued on page threel
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-27
MAILS

From oan Francloco:
China, Dec. %.
For San Francisco:
Siberia Maru. Jan. 2.
From Vancouver:
Makura. Jan. -.
For Vancouver
Makura. Jan. 5.