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Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
BENEFITS FROM VISIT
OF C0NGRESSMEN ARE
REClTED IN LETTER

In a letter received Tuesday by
Speaker Holstein of the house. Dele
gate Kuhio outlines his reason for re-
questing the legislature TO appropriate
$40, 900 for the visit of congressional
party to Hawaii.
The letter says, in part:
81 thought 1t would be of great ad-
vantage to Hawaii to have senators
and members Of the house visit the
islands and study at first hand the
conditions there, so that in the future
We might receive, II not favorable, at
least, intelligent legislation on matters
brought to the attention of congress.
Il believe, and you doubtless will
agree with me, that much good legis-
lation has resulted to Us from former
congressional trips, and it is my
opinion that at this time when there
is a possibility of international COM
plications, that Hawaii will play an
important part and hence il is i'm
portant that our conditions be known
more especially from a naval and mili-
tarv standpoint.
Therefore, it seems to me that we
can do no better for our territory than
to have the men who guide the affairs
of the nation visit us and ascertain
our needs"
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
COMMITTEES ACT
ON SENATE BILLS

Senator Desha's two bills, relating
to members of the legislature holding
county offices, were reported back
today by the judiciary committee with
the recommendation that they be
tabled.
The committee found that so far as
appointment Or election Of legislators
to county offices Is concerned there
has been no abuse of the present
law.
The Desha bills also included such
persons as are employed" by county
government. and here the committee
thought the bill clearly goes too far.
Senate Bill ~ was entitled AN act
to disqUzlify members of the legisla-
ture from holding office and being
employed by the seperal county gov
ernments." Senate Bill 90 was the
converse of it.
The committee recommended the
adoption of Senator Coney's bill re-
garding an electric plant franchise on
Kauai, recommending that IL be made
to include the public utilities commis-
sion as authorizing rather than the
superintendent of public works. A
few other minor changes we're also
suggested.
Report was made in favor Of Sena-
tor Pacheco's statehood for Hawaii
resolution.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
OPPOSITION TO
ABATEMENT Law
FOUND IN SENATE
Measure for Vice Control viii
Need Support of People at
Friday Hearing

Though some senators today ex.
pressed the belief that the abatement
by injunction law introduced by Sen
ator George p. Cooke, chairman of the
health committee, for the chamber ot
without a dissenting vote, this is not
considered possible in the opinion OF
certain senator's Interviewed by the
Star Bulletin today.
Senator w. T. Robinson said today
that he is opposed to the bill and that
he will vote against IT, He believes
that there will be aaclose vote upon It.
Il am of the opinion" says the Maui
senator, "that the present territorial
laws are sufficient and that It is not
for us to enact more stringent ones If
lack of enforcement is really the
fault"
Senator Robinson believes in a
segregated district for vice, he says,
rather than in an attempt to stamp it
out entirely. He is afraid such action
viii mean a worse condition than
where one district IL properly inspect.
ed and supervised by competen. medi-
cal experts.
Senator r. H. Makekau Is holding
back final judgement on the matter
until he has heard the matter dis
eussed at Fridays open hearing He
says at present he is still unssttled
on Ii.
Senator Baldwin and President
ChiIlingworth look for practically a
unanimous affirmative vote Of the up.
per house. Senator Hind expects a
close fight on II, though he says his
vote will go In favor Of the act.
At the mass meeting Sunday right
the audience as with one voice voted
to back up the efforts of the committee
that suggested the bill Just how much
support will be given the committee
and the business men who are with
them the bearing I'LL Rflns forth on
Friday, afternoon. This morning Il
was learned that at least one ccmmit-
tee Is sending out notices OF the llear.
ing. Neither the president nor the
secretary of the chember of commerce
knew definitely whether others than
the special committee Of that body
would attend. II was deemed probable,
however, that more defeinite steps to-
ward q presentation of arguments For
the bill would be taken between now
and Friday afternoonand that the pro
cedure would take form tomorrow.
Later today Secretary Brown said
that the chamber of commerce asks
ell of its members to attend the
hearing.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
SURVEY
SCHOOLS PROVIDED

Provision for q federal survey OF the
schools of Hawaii is made In a Joint
resolution introduced In the house to-
day by Repres entafive Clarence H.
Cooke.
The resolution, If adogted By both
houses OF the legislature, will invite
the commissioner of education OF the
United States 20 undertake the sur
vey and to make such recommends.
tons to the local superintendent as
viii teudz % art the territory.s instftu-
tions. II Is further provided that the
commissioner OF education be directed
BY Congress % carry out the survey.
Following Is the text OF the resolu-
ton:
Whereas. the government Of the
United States OF America. through its
department Of the interior and under
the direction OF its commissioner OF
education, has offered to every COM
munity Of the nation an opportunity to
put its local problem OF schools be
fore the national leaders In education
that. after first-hand study OF local
conditions, such leaders may advise
with local authorities to the end that
the children OF all the people may be
prepared for national life; and
Whereas. Hawaii through its en-
tire history has devoted itself to popu.
lar education and today faces condi-
tions OF peculiar difficulty and respon-
sibility not affecting ourselves alone.
but also affecting the life of the ma
ton. and would bring to its problem
all OF its own resources and also such
added wisdom as might come from ma
tional leaders after their study OF To-
cal conditions: and
Whereas, Hawaii Is q territory OF
the United States OF America and.
therefore. Stands in q peculiarly close
relation to the Congress of the United
States. looking directly to it for guild
ance; now. therefore
"Be II resolved by The senate and
house of representatives Of the terri
tory Of Hawaii that the commissioner
Of education OF the United States of
America be. and is. hereby requested
and invited to undertake federal
survey of the schools Of the territory
and 70 make slIcA Recommendation as
may seem to the commissioner Of edu-l
cation to aid our schools the better to
prepare our children for true Ameri-
can life: and chat such commissioner
OF education be directed by the Con-
gress Of the United States to carry out
such survey"
The resolution iias passed first read
ing and win be printed.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
GENERALIZATION
Sent TO WILSON

From Hawaii today goes q marconi
gram to President Woodrow Wilson
congratulating the nations chief on
his second Inauguration and wishing
him well. II Is sent by Marcus A.
Coolidge, ex.mayor Of Fitchburg, Mas
sachusetts, who was one of the men
on Wilson's campaign committee OF
20.
The message reads: Honolulu,
March Z. President Woodrow Wilson,
Washington: Loyal Americans vel
come your second inauguration and
continued administration. My person.
al congratulations. Coolidge, Member
Wilson Campaign Committee, Massa-
chusetts.
With his family Coolidge is en-
sconced ct the Moana hotel from the
broad confines of which he has Jour-
neyed twice since his visit here to see
the volcano at which he is amazed for
two reasons, one for its wonder and
the other becars Sc that wonder is. so
little known in the East.
He believes an advertising campaign
should be carried on throughout the
mainland not only for the benefit Of
interests here but as we'll for those
who can afford to see such world
spectacle and have never done so.
The prominent businessman, who
has fallen in love with Hawaii, ad-
vances the customary argument. the
climate. He is returning In the Great
Northern.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
large GUN FIRE !.
LIKELY STAGED

Hawaii legislators are to pay visit
to Fort De Russy tomorrow afternoon
to watch the two coast artillery com
panies of the National Guard at work
with the big coast defense guns.
This win be new branch Of mill
tary work for many of the solons. and
they are looking forward with interest
to the visit
1t is understood that actual target
practise with sub-caliber shell will be
staged for the visitors, and the guards.
n.en will bend all efforts to score hits.
The drill begins at 4::30 o'clock
The visitors will be taken to all
parts of the fort watch the observers
in the range stations, take a glimpse
at the men on the plotting boards and
see the heavy guns go into action.
Both companies will turn out for
the drill-the 1st Company, under
Capt. George K harrison, and the End
Company. under Capt. s. T. Hill.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
STATE LEGISLATURES FLAY
FlLlBUSTERING SENATORS
.lA..oel.tsd Pres. ). F.Aera. wlr.l...l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March Z. -
The feeling against the filibuster
which defeated the armed neutrality
measure at the last session OF Con-
gress is apparently growing stronger.
A number Of state legislatures. now
in session, have. adopted resolutions
senators under the leadership OF SEN
ator La Toilette Colorado yesterday
went on official record as being OPP
posed to the attitude OF the senators
in the filihuster and the legislature
adopted q resofution which had been
amended TO make. 1t more scathing
than when first introduced The Ok
lahoma legislature also adopted res
olution which denounced the action Of
the filibustering senators.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
PRESIDENT WOULD STOP
FlLlBUSTERING METHODS

Associated Press by Federal wireIess)
WASHINGTON, d. c., March L.;
The five indepe ndents in congress de-
cline absolutely to ally themselves
with either party and as a result the
talk of q bipartisan control of the
lower house at the next session in
creases steadily here. At conference
last night the cloture rule was prac-
tically adopted, but there will be
further debate later. 1t is likely that
an extra session OF the 64th congress
will be called by the president about
June. but it was announced last night
that Mr.. Wilson had declared that the
first thing to be done was to change
the senate rules against filibustering.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
SHIPS REMAIN
AT THEIR PIERS
UNDER Big BOND
Harbor Board Permits Pom.
nnern and Setos to Stay
Where They Are If $500, 600
Bond Be Given BY Agents to
Protect Territory From Pos
sibIe Damage

The German refugee merchan,
steamers Pommern, moored at the
eva side OF Pier z, and Setos, at the
weather side OF Pier 1G. will not be
moved outside the harbor.
At a special meeting held this morn.
ing In the office OF Chairman Charles
r. Forbes, the board Of harbor com.
missioners passed q resolution which
will Permit the two merchantmen to
remain where they are now berthed,
providing an indemnity bond OF $780,.
600 for the two vessels Is furnished
by the local agency, II. Hackfeld &
Company, Ltd.
The resolution passed at the meet
ing. which adjourned two minutes be.
fore noon, Is as follows:
Moved that tne attorney-generals
department be requested to prepare as
soon as possible a form of indemnity
b6nd In the sum Of $500, 900 to be fur
nished ~ ii. HackfeId 4 Co., agents
for s. So Setos and p0mmern, fully
protesting the territory and all whose
interest may be concerned In all mat
ters connected with the berthing or
anchoring OF the s.. S.Setos or Pom
mern a. territorial Wharyss or in the
waters Of the harbor o. Honolulu"
The bond of half q million dollars
covers both steamers.
Chairman Forbes called star-Bul-
letin reporter into hts office just be.
fore the meeting adjourned and made
the resolution public. stating that the
Uommnrn and HoIof will be Uefmitfed
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
SEATTLE MAYOR ON
TRIAL WITH OTHERS

tAssoeiated Press By Federal wirelessl
SEATTLE, March THE trial OF
Mayor Gill and number OF other OF.
ficials and citizens, including Chief OF
Police Rockingham. began here yes
-terday on conspiracy charge All of
the others, with the exception Of the
chief of police. have pleaded guilty to
the charges
The officials were indicted on
charges Of taking bribes from liquor
dealers operating in violation OF the
state dry law.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
VETS insist ON
NEED OF BOOZE

Argument against the prohibition
bill now In the senate on the ground
that Il viii interfere seriously with
plantation work af cane-cutting time
Is one Of the undercurrents beginning
to run as third reading Of the bin ap-
proaches.
As announced yesterday by the Star
Bulletin. the bilI Is in the hands Of the
printing committee TO be returned to-
morrow.
That the deprivation Of plantation
Japanese Of their sake viii work q
serious hardship on plantation labor
is the claim Of those who are bringing
up the matter.
Baldwin Thinks Otherwise
Senator Harry A. Baldwin of Maui
said today he does not believe a dry
law win seriously affect plantation
work, however
1T Is believed by some persons that
the majority Of plantation Japanese
ere addicted 10 the sake habit, but /
have not found this so" he says.
MANY OF them drink, II Is true. but on
the other hand 3 large number pride
themselves in that they do not drink.
/ think IN short time after q prohi-
bition law became effective all Of them
would realize they do not have to
drink to keep IN condition.
Some Co Into Training
During cutting season the leaders
60 into training period" the senator
points out. They have q special table.
drink MIX and do all they can to
harden their bodies to the work"
Rice Workers sNeed Booze"
Argument is also being raised That
the rice planters who labor during the
day In deep mud should be considered
in discussion on prohibition measure.
They consider their sam-shu vitality
necessary At the end Of the day. 1t IL
said
II developed today that movement
Is on foot to make the dry law ef-
fective II passed by the people, at the
end OF the present year rather than
in July. 1918.
Members Of the senate backing the
movement argue that the vice abate
ment law and prohibition law should
become effective nearer together.
II is possible that such amendment
may be proposed tomorrow though at
nresent this is hardly considered like
". Half dozen members of the
senate would favor Il. It Is asserted.
- =
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
70
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ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)

WASHINGTON, u. c., March THE prospects of
extra session of Congress today strong that egia
here talk of it virtual certainty sometime in the
next few months.
elnformed members look for il to be called to meet
not than June This the result of hints thrown
by officials close the president and it is believed the pre
dent has virtually made up his mind to such session
The need is Imperative to pass the big supply
which failed of passage last session. largely due the
flbuster.
Nearly all departments of the federal government will
suffer unless Congress supplies their needs by passing the
appropriation bills
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
LETTER COMPLAINS
DYNAMITE Is USED
TO SLAUGHTER FISH

Senator s. l. Desha of Hawaii to
day received a letter from windward
Oahu complaining against the dyna-
miting of fish in that vicinity.
Mullet. moi and weke as well as
other varieties of fish are being de-
stroyed by this process according to
the writer. who signs himself "Ka.
maaina.'
The letter states says Senator
Desha, that police officers are not
properly protecting the waters at Ka-
haluu. where the dynamitfng Is said
TO be carried on most"
Act 622 of the revised laws makes
1t penalty to kill fish in this manner
and provides a maximum fine of 500
or Imprisonment for six months. or
both, as a penalty.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07

Would Hurry
Militia Home

Associated Press by Federal wireless)
S>%< <&<%% <t<%<< 4
= SAN ANTONIO. Texas. March 4
= 1.-Orders we're received from 4
= the war department today TO 4
= speed up the return movement. of I
= all homeward-bound national I
y gHardsmen and muster them out I
= by April 1. About 10000 are to
= be sent home, according 10 the I
= latest fignres.
y Ell PASO. Texas, March 7.- 4
\ Unless new orders come from the =
\ war department, army headquar-
y ters here says that 1t will require !
y until April Is at least before the 4
y last guardsmen can be sent away. =
a Il Il Il n Il a u Il a
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
British in Rapid Advance Along
Tjgris Are Is Miles From Bagdad
tA..oeI.t.d Pres. Services ~ Federal wir.l...,

.e LONDON, Eng, March Towering more than hun
dred miles straight line and half again that much along
British forces are now within nine miles Cesphon the
TigTis.
This city is only nine miles from Bagdad, which is now
menaced by the rapid advance of the British cavalry and the
following infantry and artillery forces.
The Turks have abandoned strong position Shek
rrai 4ell affcial announcement
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN TIES
UP MANY SHIPS AT HALIFAX

tAssoeiated Press bs Federal WireIessl
NEW YORK, y. Y, March 7.--Sinee
the announcement of German fright
fulness at sea 53 ships of different ma
tionalities have declined to leave port,
or have been detained at Halifax. No
sinking was reported yesterday. and
the Cunarti liner Carmania arrived
here. She was conveyed through the
danger zone, together with nine other
ships, and reports a quiet passage
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
y. $. N. a. HOLDS TESTS

ANNAPOLIS, Md. = The Naval
Academy authorities are conducting
series OF tests OF different types OF
indirect electric lights and purpose
placing such lights in the rooms of the
midshipmen II they prove satisfactory.
The question OF proper lighting for the
use OF midshipmen has received close
attention for years.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
Japan Suddenly Enthusiastic Over
Break Between u. IS. and Germany
fA..oei.lsd Pres. Service b. Federal wirslss.l


the
of to in Japan
other Off
giving In which they unani
United States the strongest In the world
help crush the German naval IN
he. event a declaration of
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
CUBAN LEADER OF
REVOLT IS TAKEN

tAssociated Press by Federal wirelessi
HAVANA, Cuba. March 7.--An-
nouneement is made in message re-
ceived here that Jese Miguel Gomez,
leader Ct the Cuban revolutionists,
and his whole ttaff have been eaptur-
ed by the government troops.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
American Physicians Stay in Germany
hs.ocir,ed Pre.s serriee y ]

tAsspaas Pressse ics y
physicians
The military authorities cordially insisting that they con-
the allowed when they desire
discontinued
presenting the model hospital to the municipality
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
German Submarines Sink Ships

March 7su bmarines returning their bases be-
according stat ement OF the Overseas News Agency
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07

Walker Percy. general counsel for
the Tennessee cosl. Iron a Railroad
Company. shot and Killed himself at
his home at Birmingham. Ala.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
N. Y. Market Is
Shade Easier
! NEW YORK STOCK
MARKET TODAY

on the New YORK market today, sent b. the
Associated Press over the Federal wireless;
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
"Plotters Await Grand Jury Action

HoBoKEN N j. 7.-Futher
factories Fritz reservist
Two Kobs
identified preliminary
the of the plot
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07

William B. CarliIe was selected for
postmaster at Chicago.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-07
DISASTER TO DEPARTMENTS IS
seen UNLESS congressman BY
SUMMER PASS APPROPRIATIONS

Japan Welcomes German-Amercan Break rs Habinoef Of
Allied Success-Britsh in Brilliant March Up Tigrs Men,
ace Bagdad-German Submarines Report Much Damage
Wrought
The Washington herald., 1917-06-05
GIRLS! MAKE LEMON
LOTION TO WhITEH
AND BEAUTIFY SKIN

In all weathers the skin and COM
plexion can be kept wonderfully
clear, soft and white by the use Of
this inexpensive lemon lotion which
any girl or woman caa easily pre-
pare.
The Juice OF two fresh lemons
strained into a bottle containing
two ounces OF orchard white makes
a whole quarter pint of the most
remarkable lemon skin beautifier at
about the cost one must pay for a
small jar of the ordinary cold
cream. Care should be taken to
strain the lemon juice through a
fine cloth SO no lemon pulp gets in,
then this lotion will keep fresh for
months. Every woman Knows that
lemon juice is used to bleach and
remove such blemishes as freckles.
sallowness and tan, and is the ideal
skin softener. smoothener and
Just try It! Get three ounces of
orchard white at any pharmacy and
two lemons from the grocer and
make up a quarter pint OF this
sweetly fragrant lemon lotion. 1t
naturally should help to soften,
freshen. bleach and bring out the
roses and hidden beauty Of any
skin. Those who will make Il a
habit to gently massage this lotion
into the face, neck, arms and hands
once or twice daily may be repaid
with a skin that is flexible and
young looking and q peach like
complexion.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-05
Fist FIGHT FOLLOWS
DEBATE ON Medicine
Oo1:or Knocks ExICossrsssmAn
Metz Across Capitol Corridor.

The f.'SS EKt fight in the Capitol
S'i".e senator I19aSe acd Beanwart,
, ilG Ia Sinst. Tasaso Il UD, occurred yes
! icrd&y. |htS I TIls- me raftic.pants were
Herman Ac;S. tEe former Congress-
! man I:Cin New To-t7, and Or. George
/ Walker. representing tie Natioaa!
Council Of Defense.
The doctor was arguing before the
Senate Committee on Patents that this
country should suspend the German
Iaten. on saivarsan. Mr. Metz rep
resen;s the patent owners in this
country.
! After DR.. Walker had completed his
testimony. Mr.. Metz and he began to
argue. Tho New York man wa5
sesticuiating and waving his arms.
Whether ne desired to do so or not,
he struck DR.. Walker. The doctor
wasted no time in finding out how IL
happened. He unleaShed an uppercut,
| and MIR. Metz whirled across the
The alteration occurred in the
lobby just outside the Patent Com
m!ttee,s room. Capitol guards rush
ed and separated the men.
DR.. Walker, together with DIR.
Theodore Janeway, of New York: DR..
!. ": T. Finner, Of Johns Hopkins,
and DR.. Victor V. Vaughan. OF the
University Of Michigan. all asked the
committee to abrogate the patents
The doctors testified that repre-
scntatives in this country of the Ger
much that no one but the rich could
buy the remedies. On the other hano,
they contended that II the patents
were suspended or annulled. Ameri-
! can chemists could manufacture
salEarSan at reasonable prices.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-05
G. ". U. ENTERS ON
CELEBRATION WEEK
Two Hundred Seniors Guests Of
President Stockton.

More than 200 members OF the
senior classes of the nine depart
ments Of George Washington Univer-
sity, together with scores Of univer-
sity officials and faculty members,
yesterday attended the reception ten
enteenth and Il streets northwest, by
Rear Admiral Charles Herbert Stock
ton, U. S. N, retired. president Of
the University. and Mrs Stockton.
Earlier in the afternoon the Chi
Omega fraternity chapter gave an
automobile party in honor of the
seniors belonging to the fraternity.
President Stockton today will give
a luncheon at the Cosmos Club in
university will confer honorary de-
greeS.
Tho freshman class at the Dental
College will hold its annual banquet
tonight.
Omega Tau Sigma has a graduate
banquet scheduled for tonight.
Phi Beta Phi will give a dinner this
evening in honor OF fraternity SEN
iors, and Sigma Nj will hold a dance
Phi Alpha will hold its spring initia-
ton and banquet.
One of the principal features OF
the days program will be an alumni
reunion this afternoon from to 5
O'Clock on the campus at the rear
Of the Arts and Sciences Department
administration building. 9o23 G street
northwest.
Commencement exercises will be
held tomorrow night at o'clock in
the assembly hall OF Central High
School. Thirteenth and Clifton streets
northwest. Degrees will be conferred
upon approximately 80 students.