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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
DIR. EMERSONS PELE AND HIIAKA
GIVENPRAISE in YALEREvIEW

prompt their occasional intercession:
but Pele Is the great queen. and she
Sits on an uninteIlectual and immoral
throne. II seems an ironic omen of
the decay Of noble people that in
their later theogony the goddess Of
Lhcentiousness and the goddess oil
fiery destruction were one.
But ii is only very unsympathetic
Hiiaka wholly trivial. II is immoral
only in a European sense. II breathes
the characteristic cheerfulness OF the
Hawaiian people, and in a Polynesian
sense cheerfulness is morality. Cour.
tesy also is morality; and so are hos
pitality and courage, and the fidelity
OF servants, and neatness. and com
mon sense, and ready wit: and all
these are among the qualities that
point the story II is worth noting
that in one exceptional case the god
dess does show a disinterested con-
Germ for human conduct, and that Is
where she takes a dislike to a young
girl because Of slovenly eating. Re.
ligion and morality are never wholly
separate: and even the sinister relig-
ion of Pele takes on a milder coloring
and certain primitive idealism from
the punctilious good-heartedness OF
Hawaiian Etiquette.
Apart from its coloring in detail the
story as a whole seems to aim at
certain large significance, without
quite comprising it. Pele is most
unamiable goddess, full Of the selfish
ness of destructive passion, but her
little sister Hiiaka is more engaging.
Though one of the family Of the pit,
with a name which seems to mean
"twilight-bringer," she shows cheer
full spirit of self-sacrifice She Is
beautiful, she loves song and dance,
and she especially loves the scarlet
passion flowers that bloom In hel
groves of lehus Her SUMMER temper
at last wins the human lover first
destined for Pele herself; and bis
and her steadfastness disarm the
more dreaded goddess vengeance. In
all this there is apparent some half
consciousness of the triumph Of Poly
nesian humanity over fate and inclem-
emit nature; but IL this is the meaning
of the tale the reader has to grope for
1t through many tortuons winding OF
irrelevant adventure.
DIR. Erierson's literary talent was
not equal to his industry or his learn
ing, and he has done little or nothing
to bring out the larger means of his
story For the general reader this is
unfortunate; but the student will ap=
preciate the conscientious fidelity
With which be has esfheMed ahepfiE.|
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
CONSUMPTION ANON SUGAR MEETS
MUCHOPPOSITIONG congressman

not prevail. Neither branch OF Con-
gress would countenance such dis.
elimination.
The menace OF this consumption tax
idea lies in the fact that Senator Sim.
mons, chairman of the finance eoul-
mittee. believes in all eaTnestness that
the legislation must be enacted To
raise money for the better prepared
ness program. In his opinion the In
coming revenues will be insufficient
without this feature. Other senators
share the same view.
Chairman Kftchin and members OF
the ways and means committee gem
orally scott at the suggestion that a.
consumption tax will be levied on ~
fined sugar. They declare the plan Is
not being taken seriously by them and
that other means OF Increasing the
revenues will be devised.
As an abstract proposition IL Is not
believed here that President Wilson
would approve the consumption tax
levy. Its effect would be directly
upon the poor mans breakfast table.
Il would be paid to the last penny BY
the consumer. II Is known the Presi-
dent does not approve OF such taxes.
When the Underwood Simmons tariff
bill was being whipped together a tax
was placed on bananas. II was prob
ably stricken out at the urgent request
OF the President. who said Il would
affect nobody but the poor people. "
is thought he will take The same stand
regarding the newly Indicated tax on
sugar
The plan would meet with serious
opposition In both branches Of Con-
gress 1t would be strenuously an
tagonized by the Republicans because
it would nullify Just one-half OF The
cent per pound protective duty now
being restored to the statute books.
They would be joined In this opposi-
ton by many Democrats who repre-
sent large manufacturing cOmmuni-
ties, where sugar for the working man
Is q necessity on which an increased
price should not be placed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
MAYOR BELIEVES
FEDERAL EXPERT
CAN help CITY

Honolulu needs all the advice it can
get on road making, in the opinion of
Mayor Lane He favors sending to
Washington for road expert, as sug-
gested in the Star-Bulletin editorial
columns a few weeks ago. IF the
department of agriculture will give US
the services of a man without cost
/ believe we should send for him" de-
clared the mayor yesterday. 1.-The ser.
vices of an expert road maker would
be of immense value to the city. Now
that the frontage tax laws are gettil.S
into operation, believe there will be
many miles of new road laid. Without
doubling the efficiency of our local
engineers, it seems, to me that man
who has been selected by the federal
government as an expert will have ct
his command much knowledge and ex.
perience that will help us to select
the right kind of material for the right
place.
If the proposal to send for a gov
eminent engineer is brought up at the
next meeting of the supervisors, as ]
believe it will be. | will do all l can
to shove it through"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
LANSING Denies
j. 5. ASKED TO
LEAVE mexico
Pershing Reports Scout Planes
and Wireless Both Out
of Commission
AssocIated Press By FEDERAL Wireiessl

A9oOcieto4 E1os1 " Sooot4 N1ol1o1t -
. WASHINGTON, D. G. April s.r-
Carranza has not ASKED the United
States to withdraw Gen. PerslIing
from Mexico.
- Suelf - tlfes gists8f-a statBHent Is
sued from the office Of Secretary of
State Lansing last night. Mr.. Lansing
said that such request has not been
made either formally, by intinatioh
or otherwise"
carranza Cooperating.
Indeed, the statement continues,
the state and war department Off
Gals have been cheered by the
news that the Carranza troops and
the Americans have been cooperating
with great heartiness, thing which
has caused much encouragement in
official circles here.
Aeros in Trouble.
In a delayed despatch to Gen. Fun
ston, Gen. Pershing confirmed the
report that American troops are NOV
Ing south of Sateyo, believing that
Villa is headed for Parral. The re-
port explains the lack of recent COM
munication, saying that aeropianes
have broken down and that increased
static has interfered witt the Wire
less. He adds that four privates
wounded in the fight at Guerrero are
now convalescent.
Railroads Not for U. S.
Dispatches from the Carrarlza CAPT.
tai quote Senior Aquilar. minister for
foreign relations, as stating that
Mexico has not given Americans per.
mission to use the railroads of this
country for any purpose Whatsoever
The statement is said to have been
made following cabinet meeting, and
is in denial of press reports that Car.
rama has graneo4 the request of the
Washington government for such per-
mission. 1t is asserted that the cabinet
discussed recent proposals made by
Washington, regarding mutual border
crossings.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08

Loving reference IS made to Steven
son, whose home the travellers visited.
No resident of Hawaii can afford
to be without this volume.
In the Metropolitan Bulletin for
May there is a fine frontispiece OF
Mr.. Roosevelt. his son and grandson:
Theodore First, Second and Third.
The editorial account of Col. Roose-
welt in the office is witty and inter
esting:
II grab up some papers and rush
into Mr. Hovey's office to have them
O. KID. | find the room is filled with
men lost in hot discussion. Then the
colonefs voice saying:
can forgive most purple pas.
sions, but never conscious brutality.
Villa is murderer and bigamist /"
John Reed, who is disagreeing with
everything and everybody. speaks up
in very superior tone of voice:
But colonel he replies with non
chalance, 1 believe in bigamy.'
we all turn to Mr.. Roosevelt to
see how he takes that staggerer, but
that gentleman has already risen from
his seat, and with pleased CLEAN in
his face thrust his hand out to John
Reed in q congratulatory manner. I
am glad, John Reed hear him say,
to find you believe in SOMETHING.
1t is very necessary for a young man
to believe in something"
Further on, in the Metropolitan, we
find reference to this column.
The editor refers to Men, Books,
People and Things" in the Star-Bulle.
tin of November 6. and says that our
paper on Mr.. Roosevelt in that issue
is 'one Of the best expressed apprecia'
tons of Mr.. Roosevelt that we have
ever SEEN"
Then follows a part of the article.
For this bit of taffy we forgive an
error in our initials,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
April Number of Scholarly Pub
LEGATION Contains Extend
ed Notice

DIR. Nathaniel B. Emerson's book.
Pele and Hiika," finished shortly be-
fore his death, is extensively noticed
in the April number Of the Yale Re,
view. A copy OF the book was sent
TO the Review by Albert F. Judd. The
Reviews notice is as follows:
-PeIe and tiiiska: A Myth From
Hawaii. BY Nathaniel q. Emerson.
Honolulu star-6uIletln, Limited, Homo
lulu. 1915.
This is Polynesian odyssey. the
romance OF q girl-goddess, Hiiaka, in
quest Of a lover for her mightier sis
ter Pele. DR.. Emerson has ransacked
the islands for pertinent snatches OF
Hawaiian ritual and lyrical verse, and
has strung his findings together with
interludes of explanatory prose. BY
years Of indefatigable research he has
thus consolidated and perpetuated a
perishing mass OF fragmentary myth
material. The result is considerable
treasure for the student Of primitive
races, literature or religions, and
an interesting curiosity for the anna
teur reader.
culture the imaginary world OF this
myth is strange one. We doubt
whether the deities are gods or
fiends. They take prodigious rides
on their surf-boards; when they sleep
their astral bodies paddle away upon
amatory adventures; and they over
wheim the land with ruin for the
mere Joy OF exercise. They have no
concern for the human race, and keep
no watch over its morality-having
indeed no European morality OF their
own. For this reason, II for no other.
DR.. Emerson's Odyssey lacks. dignity
and power, and the cursory reader
will find in IL little purpose or signi-
ficance. The grotesque details Of the
narrative are often childishly trivial.
But even in the nncouth triviality
OF the romance one is tempted to read
a tragic Significance. Before the
Polynesians came 20 the Pacific is
lands they are known to have had a
higher Caucasic culture and more
philosophical religion. They then
worshipped the great gods. three In
enc. who had made the world out OF
darkness and breathed the life Of man
into clay. In their new tropical para
disc, miilenniupaago. the HaWaiians
seem to have found life too easy. and
the high rods were partly snpplanted
BY Peie, the ampro1,s firesFOman Of.
Kilauea's pit. In Dr. Emerson's mar
rative the original three still hover
in the background. and prayers
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08

The Log of the Shark" though one
OF the last accounts of famous yoy-
age, is by no means least, for it de-
serves TO receive and is receiving
very favorable notices from the most
discriminating reviewers.
Few in this day of decadent letter
writer's have Mrs. London's charm OF
style-so natural and vivacious that
enc peruses the long diary with uu.
deadened interest.
II is all personal stuff and for
that reason is q good log
Jack is the hero Of the narrative,
of course, as well he may be. yet
all come in for share of kindly refer
enee.
AS | said before in short initial
notice, Hawaii is made a mere stop
ping-place in the book, not as slight
or in inappreciation of kindnesses
shown the travellers, but owing to
lack of space.
The book is about the South Seas
and not Hawaii, but we are told that
later separate volume containing a
full account of experiences here will
be published.
Those who know the author and her
sort know that she will remember all
the favors and indulgently overlook
what annoyances came with the pleas
ant happenings.
Mrs. London has the literary
touch" and knows in such a matter
"how much it is best TO say"
I have read a good many logs and
diaries among the bokks of my voy-
ages. but I do not remember any so
good as this.
In it are many instructive and in
forming things one does not readily
get at in books. and the virtue OF
correctness is written over all.
Several little incidents are anus.
ing enough, few are full of pathos
and give an insight into character.
For less than man Jack goes back
to shore. We may well expect the
same tolerance and pity for his fellow
from a man who does not do a kind
ness to a bird except by heart prompt
ing
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
sWEDEN,s SOCIALISTS
OPPOSE WAR TRADE BILL.

STOCKHOLM, April ga coalition
of the socialist and liberal parties,
constituting a majority of the second
chamber and the cabinet. has declared
its determination to oppose the gov
eminent war trade bill, despite the
threat of Premier Hammarskjold that
he will resign unless the measure is
passed unaltered. The bill gives TO
the government arbitrary. rights TO
make all arrangements for foreign
trade, and Tor the transit Of goods
through Sweden.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
BY C. s. ALBERT.
Especial Star-Builstin cS-saspondenesl

l0RoC1aA 0tME-0aAAobAa SSee""SN~-NN~@S~4
WASHINGTON, ID. C.-The propo
sition to impose a consumption tax OF
one-half cent per pound on refined
sugar has been much discussed By
senate financiers.
This is not new idea. 1t has been
discussed in a desultory way for sew
eral weeks. But no really serious
thought wassgiven to the plan, when
originated with Senator Hardwick and
Representative Howard Of Georgi1,
Now 1t has arisen to the dignity OF
a far-distant menace.
The suggestion is that this consump-
ton tax be carried along in the gen
eral bill that will readjust the income
tax. take a bit out of inheritances and
provide all the additional funds neccs-
sary to make effective the arrange
ments for better national prepared
ness. The one-half cent tax on sugar
would apply alike tc the foreign and
domestic product. The collection
would be made at the refineries on
the domestic and at custom-houses on
the product coming from abroad. u
is estimated that from $4,000 900 10
s50,C00,000 would be raised in this
manner.
As the matter now stands II is sug-
gested that Louisiana cane growers
and beet sugar raisers be exempted
from the provisions of the act. This
would leave Hawaii. Porto Rico and
the Philippines to stand the heat and
burden of the new levy. 1t is &C
cepted as certain that this plan will
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
VETERANS OF SPANISH
WAR CONVENE IN JUNE

Local members of the United Span
ished War Veterans will hold their de-
partment convention in June this year,
at which time it will be decided
whether or not delegate or dele
gates will be sent to the national con-
yention at Chicago. Dept. Commander
j. Mcdonald will be in charge Of the
local conference
Announcement has been made that
the national encampment at Chicago
will last four days, beginning Septemr
Der f. The local veterans number
about $50 on their roll.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
The Fashions.

Many of the soft wash fabrics for
light summer dresses show striped
patterns These run from broad
stripes of three or four inches in the
linens and heavier materials to dainty
half-inch stripes of pale pinks, blues
and layenders in dimities and lawns.
Though the high collar is used In some
of the patterns for dresses for street
wear, the more comfortable open
necks are most popular for the
blouses and thin dresses.-Weman's
World for April.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
IN VAR arena
HEAVY FIGHTING ON
EAST FRONT; REPORTS CLASH.

LONDON. Eng, April Son the
eastern front the Russians are keep
ing up their work of pounding the
German and Austrian lines. The Ber-
lin reports say that the fighting has
been heavy on both sides of Lake Ma
rocz, but insists that the Slavs have
made no gains. The Petrograd re-
ports differ, claiming that the Rus
slams have been successful in attack
ing the enemy's trenches In that re-
gion.
In the Caucasus region tie Grand
Duke Nicholas has resumed his for
ward sweep. wiping away the German
Turkish opposition to his westward
march. Yesterday he captured two
important positions near the Black
Sea, and is continuing his progress
toward the Karadere and the upper
Tchoruk rivers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
WAR DEPARTMENT ASKS
MONEY FOR RADIO PLANTS

tAssocia.ed Press BY Federal wirslsssI
WASHINGTON, d. c., April a.
The war department has asked Con.
sress to appropriate $4,000 for wire.
less stations at Forts duachuca, MeIn-
tosh and Bliss. These forts are all on
the Mexican border. i.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
HOUSE COMMITTEE
FAu0RS PHIL lPPINE
INDEPENDENCE BILL

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Aprtl 1.-The
passage Of the Philippine Independ-
ence bill was recQmmended %. tho
house of2representative today by It's
committee on insuiar affairs. The bill
Is recommended with the Clarke
amendment, pledgiBg the United
States to Withdrew sopereIgnfy IN
four years unless the president should
determine otherwise. 4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
STEAMER RIO PASIG l..
GIVEN UP AS LOST
ASSOCIATED Press by Fsa.ral wirslessl

SEATTLE, Wash, April S.-The
American steamer Rio Pasig, which
left Puget Sound ports nearly three
months ago, has been given up as
lost. She was loaded with a general
merchandise and cotton cargo con-
signed to the Russian government,
and was under charter to the Dollar
Steamship Company. H..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08

Having spent about 100000 for
road Improvement and equipment, a
Swiss company will carry passengers
lilies. g.. ........
All Germans who escaped from
Kamerun into Spanish Guinea will be
sent to a concentration camp near
San Fernando. Isle of Leon. liz -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
GERMAN STOWAWAf
ATTACKS CAPTAIN; HELD
FOR INVESTIGATION
I Associsssa Press By Federal Wirslsssi

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April S-The
British steamer Matoppo stopped some
days ago by the attack upon her cap
tain OF German stoWaway, has res
surned her voyage to Yladivostok. The
stowaway, Ernest Schiller, Is being
held here pendiug an examination Of
HIS sanity. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
Senator Simmons Proposed
Plan in All EarneStneSS But
Objections Are Many

(since the correspondence below
was written the senate finance com
mittee has abandoned the idea Of 4
consumption tax. but the situation
suggests that Il may yet be revised.l
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08

Electrical apparatus by which All
the movements OF a ship can be con
trolIed from the bridge without sig
mailing to the engine room has been
invented BY a japanese.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
lNcURARLE?

A Chiropractor sometimes succeeds
where others have failed Most of our
patients have been "chronics."
Consultation free.
FRANK c. MIGHToN, D. C.
304 Boston Building lover Nays.
Tel sass. Evenings by appointment.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
PUNAHOU SUMMER
BOARDING SCHOOL
Punahou Boarding Department.

Parents OF Punahou students who
must be out of town during the spring
term may leave their children in
charge OF >Punahou Boarding Depart
ment. For Information call 1858 OF
write to Stanley Livingston, Director.
ADV.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
just published novel, "Handle with

just published novel, Handle With
Care" who is now home East on a
visit, told the other day OF novel
Christmas entertainment given her by
her friends in California. They rode
out into the desert, whose sandstorms
have greatly impressed Miss Turn
bulls imagination. and brought back
gaily in place of the usual Christmas
fir. 1t was probably matter of Han
die With Care" to get the presents
cactus plant which they decorated
off II.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08

You try to. make your
goods stand out from 9TH
er goods why not make
your stationery also? Let
the Star Bulletin Printery
get out your next letter
head = you will find it
stamped with the hall
mark Of Individuality.
THE AID MAN.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-08
RECRUITING BRISK


l. WASHINGTON, d. c., April 81
Reports to the war department from
recruiting officers show that up 60
Wednesday night 1888 men haa APP
piled for enlistment in the regular
army. OF these, 2S79 Lad been enlist
ed. The period covered by the re-
port runs from March Is. The mum.
Der enlisted last week was 629.