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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
Settling the Future of China

China and ,Japan's dealings with China-those
subjects now and again breaking to the surface OF
world-dpIomacy--ar set in place perhaps for the
period of the war by the understanding" reached
between the Ishii mission and the I. s. state de
partment
Secretary of State Lansing's statement as told il
Associated Press dispatches today is one of the
most momcntous of the war Its full Importance
is understood only in the light of Japan's manifest
determination to assume leadership ia Far Eastern
affairs
Students of events around the Pacific have long
understood that the only possible cause of serious
friction between Japan and the United States lay
in the matter Of China.
Some friction there might be over antialien land
laws in California; some over the Japanese school
incident. but Japan, though using all her plentiful
clcvrrnpSs emphasize these issues never had any
intention of letting the controversy drift to the point
of international antagonism. There were even those
unkind enough to accuse Japan of using such issues
to ""amouhase' her big point-that of China.
Japan has realized that her hold on the Far East
must be firm must be thorough must be permanent,
to insure her economic future. How to win and
+ maintain this hold. politically and commercially,
without resort to actual military activity, a
problem for the Elder Statesmen of Toxic and the
confidential councils that are far more powerful
IMAM ulclS ana assemblies He pFODleln WAS COui-
plicated by Russian and English interests, and by
the attitude Of "enlightened selfinterest taken by
the United States by the Root Takahira exchanges
by the open-door treaty.
During the past few years the intentions of Japan
as regards China have been often discussed in these
columns. The points made heFetOfo%e album
dainty borne out by the announcement in Washing
ton today. Japan has been so developing her inter
ests and relationships as to make it virtually obi
gatory upon the other nations to recognize her
especial interest" in China. That recognition has
now been given by the United States.
A favorite phrase of the phrase makers is that
Japan is aiming for the hegemony of the Orient In
language better understood, this means that Japan
lis after commercial political and military supre
macy in the Far East. And Japan is securing it.
Some years ago this paper secured and published,
first of American newspapers, the full and true text
of the famous 'twenty -One demands" made by Japan
China 1t will be remembered that Group
Five" of those demands-the group which was most
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
EDITOR

llntOlerable for China-WaS withdrawn. 1he WoFld
recognized that if China acceded to these demands,
Chinese sovereignty would pass into japanese
hands. What effect Americas acknowledgment OF
NippOnese special interest" i'll China will have
upon a possible new advancement of Group Five
remains to be seen.
! 1t is commonly remarked in the English colonies
of China that when the great is over there Will
bea new reckoning and deal in the Orient.
British statesmen supposed to look askance at
IJapans steady growth of Chinese trade. That fact
sharpens the interest with which the chancelleries
of Europe and our own diplomatic circles will await
British comment upon Secretary Lansing's note of
recognition extended to Japan. Yet it is probable
that our European allies had been sounded before
formal texts were decided upon
Americas views of japanese intentions inevitably
were influenced by our own time-honoled Monroe
doctrine Japan has protested that she is CARRYING
out in the Orient only what promulgated for the
two American continents.
The three main developments TO be awaited from
this important diplomatic exchange are:
l. How far Japan will go in renewing the de-
mands in Group Five
>. British and Russian action to protect what
they consider their own especial interests" (Such
action, of course, may be postponed until after the
European war, satisfactory agreements reached
before them
j. Effect of the new declaration of the "open
door, How this declaration will square with the
facts to be found by our commercial travellers and
businessmen
The Immediate effect of the Lansing announce
ment is to assure Americans and Japanese alike
that possible causes of friction have been removed.
\ good deal OF troublesome jngoisn will be wiped
cut 1t is limited that new military and naval ac-
tiTity on Japan's part will be one result of the I'M
To this extent the language of the
various statements may easily be construed as that
OF trade advantageous to both parties and to the
Allies conduct of the war.
1t is announced that Chinas integrity is to be
protected. Yet so deep-rOOted is the suspicion of
Japan in Chinese minds that it is too much to ex-
pectimmediate acquiescence on the part of Chinese
too much to expect from them the enthusiasm with
which Mr.. Lansing has penned his announcements
China must feel that her fate is being determined
entirely by others, and of course China weakness
has exposed her to exactly this treatment *
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
REST WITH CHAPLIN
A JOKE, SAYS WAGNER
ON RETURN TO u. S.

Rob Wagner. Eastern magazine
writer, who went to Honolulu for d
vacation with Charlie Chaplin, re
turned to San Francisco with the film
comedian this morning after having
enjoyed the most strenuous rest" he
ever had in his life Chaplin and
Wagner were followed by crowds of
native children everywhere they
went in the island cities.
Taking a rest with Charlie Chap
lin is joke" said Wagner. All the
kids in the world seem to know him
as soon as he comes in sight. The
result is that walking down a street
is just like heading a triumphal pro-
cession of the juvenile population"
Chaplin said he had gone to Homo
lulu to spend a week in recreation
before returning to take up work on
his new contract. He entertained
the passengers on the liner with some
of his famous antics, but no pictures
were taken aboard.-San Francisco
Bulletin.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
WHEN IS Luxury NOT 4 LUXURY?
MERCHANTS DISAGREE ON QUESTION

/ made of the results Of a mans work
if, in order to keep him supplied with
materials for his labor, food had to be
withheld from him. Mr.. Du Roi
Hooked serious a moment, then laugh
ed, and said, "Oh, start revolution.
That's ALL"
H. F. Wichman, president of H. F.
Wichman & Co, glanced at some won
derful diamonds sparkling in a case
and said: These things, all jewelry,
since it can not be classed as food,
clothing or shelter, might be looked
upon as luXuries. Still, it does not
by any means represent the waste Of
money that perishable wares, such as
silks, laces, and other articles OF
women's and mems APPAREL that are
worn today and cast aside tomorrow,
represent, because money put into dia-
maads fand other gems is an invest.
meat Besides, ali our jewelry and
silver and gold plate come to us by
express, hence coIld hardly be touched
by any embargo put on freight Our
goods that come to us by freight are
necessities since they are such
things as~cfocks, glassware and leatll-
er goods. Civilization demands these
things They have passed beyond the
luxurH stage" ".-."..
Percy s. Swift, manager for Henry
May &. Ge., says there is not a thing
in the store that isn't necessity.
Everything We have for sale is a
necessity" he declared. 1.-THE bon.
bons, because when a man is trying
to cut out drinking, as several thou
sand are doing in Honolulu right now,
he needs. candy just about as much as
he needs bread, and he thinks he
needs it more. You can't eat automo-
biles, pianos, billiard tables, dinner
frocks, tuSedos-you can't eat any
thing but food, and all we have to
sell is food. III ii came to pinch a
man could suhsist on pate de fois gras
or French mushrooms.
Most of the stores handling women's
goods exclusively have their autumn
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
FISH.

There appears to be something fshy about the re-
tail price of fish. The fisherman and the man who
has invested his money in the boats apparently get
only a reasonable price, and the commissions on
the sales supposed to be taken from the fisher
mems "pnd," vet somewhere between the landing OF
fish at seven to ten cents a pound and the selling
of fish to The consumer at 20 and % cents there Is
gap which suggests fat profits for somebody. The
identity of that somebody should not be difficult to
discover On the mainland the food control officials
are uncovcring interesting facts at rapid rate
HawaiiS food control bill was passed and the com
mission named long before Washington got around
to it, We ought to have l running start on the rest
of the United States in eliminating protiteering
from waI,hi Hawaii.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

LuXur.es are the things the other
fellow handles; necessities are those a
man handles himself.
This seems clear enough to the
various minds Of the various mer
chants of the city, but it isn't very
enIichtcning to the man who is trying
10 find out sjust what goods will be
affected by the embargo on luXuries
IF you ash me what think is q
luxury that could be dispensed with.
saws Carl Du ROi, manager of B. +.
+ Ehlers & Co., i'd say at once, jew
elry. But please don't quote me-" ne
added quickly, because if you do my
friend Wichman will come back and
ask why didn't l say silks. Now, ii
saw silk, Mr.. Silva from my own SILK
department. will come down on me
and say that silk is a necessity; that
so long as women must wear clothes
il is better for them to wear silks
than to wear cottons.. Furthermore,
they take. up less space when it comes
to considering cargo.
Take evening gowns. Ladies, are
not compelled to have evening gowns,
but still, they must wear something in
the evening, SO why not evening
gowns? And so straight through with
everything. However, Christmas
gifts. dolls and such things which we
handle at Christmas time, are luxur-
les. and especially so now since we
can't get the toys made in Germany,
Those made in America have no dur
ability: therefore, they are a luxury.
Our show cases and interior fit,
tings for our store we have not yet
received. Those things may be con.
sidered as Injuries, and we may have
n wait long time for them. under
stand that building materials viii have
an embargo on them, but this should
NOT be, because these buildings are
necessities, besides. the work of build
ing keeps hundreds of people en-
pIoyed. as,,,. {.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
Garter COMP ANY
BETTER WITH AGE

Monte Carter and Company opened
a new show last night entitled Para
disc Alley" and scored another big nit.
Like wine, Carter and Company seem
to improve with age as was demon
strated by the enthusiasm OF the audi
ence.
A variety of comical incidents gives
hilarious edge to the show, while
sparkling costumes, dainty dancing
and song numbers serve to keep the
interest at top notch throughout the
performance.
"Izzy" has a scream Of turn in the
Photographic stunt which consists OF
posing some beauties and with his
take-offs, mimicking and sweets for
the sweets stuff, he scores round after
round of laughter.
Some new and startling costumes
were introduced by the dancing chicks
and though new and startling the cos
tunes we're evidently pleasing for the
house thundered it's applause through
out the entire bill.
News that the Monte Carter troupe
would sail for the mainland shortly is
causing the Standing Room Only
sign to be hung out nightly at the
Bijou theater.
+ There is some doubt as to whether
the company will again appear at
Schofield Barracks as Mr.. Carter is in
need of rest before he leaves for the
coast. He said last night that we're it
not for the fact that urgent business
is calling him back he would stay
another seven weeks. Judging from
the way the theater was crowded last
night the Carter troupe will continue
to break attendance records for the
remainder of it's season here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

and winter stock already in, or due
on the next boats OF course, under
ordinary conditions, this stock would
be added to by small new shipments
weekly, but even without such re.
ceipts there would be no actual short
age before February if everything in
the line of women's apparel should be
placed on the embargo list.
Music stores and departments
handling sporting goods expect to
have their shipments greatly curtailed
and an actual shortage in pianos will
possibly result.
We have plenty of talking ma.
chimes On hand said one dealer in
musical supplies, but we have only
q few planes. We have some orders
in now for pianos that possibly can
not be supplied for months.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
CALL UNMARRIED MEN.

Unmarried men are to be the first
called in the second draft. according
to letter received by Secretary A.
E. Larimer from Jay Uriee, who is
now in New York. Mr.. Urice bases his
statement on message from Gen.
Crowder which says that the order fol
lowed will include unmarried men,
next men with small families, men
with certain skilled trades and men
with aged dependents.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

So that the capitol attendants viii
be enabled to take down tne ratings
and protective fences around the por.
traits of the royal rulers in the throne
room, in preparation for the visiting
congressman, the Red Cross work win
be suspended for five days. The
work will cease from tomorrow until
Monday of next week
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
RETORT COURTEOUS

Mr.. FISH .=:
49,. -~'-
POET a la ..... .....
$3.50 ..-...
" X. C. q. 49,.
: HONOLULU, T. II. H.. 3D..
SIR: r..
i | SAW in the 49,. ~.
sTAR-BuLLETtN paper your
VERSE LlRRE or something
SAYING you will
DO YOUR BIT
" TO WIN THE WAR but
g
ROAR LIKE EVERYTHING
AGAINST LICKING onto
y
YOUR LETTERS
A THOUSAND STAMPS and
YOU WANT the "
POST OFFICE to do this
= s.
TEN DOLLARS worth of
LICKING
FOR YOU.
SAY, FISH, I'll do ..-
ANYTHING REASONABLE but
IF WE LICK yours
WE'LL HAVE to lick
THOUSAND THOUSAND
STAMPS for other
PEOPLE and we .-&.. ..... ...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
HoNoLULANs ON VISIT
TO SALT LAKE CITY

R. W. Single, president of the Wa
terhouse Trust CO. of Honolulu, in
company with number of other CAPT
talists, arrived in Salt Lake yesterday
afternoon to inspect their large mining
interests in Utah.
Mr.. Single intends to remain in the
city for two or three weeks, until the
arrival of the congressional party
bound for Hawaii. He will accom-
pany them to Honolulu, where he, as
chairman of the senate committee on
entertainment, will take charge of the
visitors.
Other members of his party are
John Watt, C. G.. Bockus, John T. Nc
Crosson, c. G. Ballentyne, Maj. Jorgen
Jorgenson and ]. Harris Mackenzie, all
of Honolulu.-Salt Lake Tribune.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

1t is payday for the city and coun'
ty today at Puuloa, Eva, Waianae
Wahiawa and Waialua. Treasurer D.
L.. Conkling was on the job this
morning at 1880, getting his bags of
coin ready, and his days work laid
out for himself and his helpers. Mon,
day was payday for the city and
county employees who report to Audi
tor Bickneil's department.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

DON'T WANT TO.
A LITTLE GLUE every day
WONT HURT, but neither
CHILD nor
HOOVER has recommended it
As A STEADY diet in the
TROPICS, besides
WE. ARE BUSY at the
POST OFFICE and
WORK HARD and
HAVEN'T THE TIME to
LICK YOUR STAMPS,
HONEST. ! @"...s.. s.
so, to do :~... .....:: =
YOUR BIT - *..... d.
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FISH ....... -. III.
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YOU'LL HAVE to j..
= -. -. =. '.if4..
LICK YOUR LIcks, but
SAY d.: ....:-. .:
WHY DON'T you
USE YOUR ..
BATHING SUIT
OR SOMETHING?
= r. .<.s -- :
| THANK YOU IL. ,.~..
THE POSTMASTER, -.
Editors Note-The signature above
is hereby affirmed to be gennine.y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
onoMEA suys BONDS

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27-E Edward
Pollitz & Co. we're advised from Homo
lulu yesterday that the onomea Sugar
CO. had subscribed for 100000 Of the
second Liberty Loan bonds.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

Mrs. William A. Mckay left las
night in the Claudine for a brief visit
to the Valley island.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

Rockefeller's wealth is estimated at more
than bushel of coal, while some claim - though
this may be exaggcration q that he could buy a
dozen eggs.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

ROBIN L. WILSON, son of Louis
Wilson of Kukaiau, Hawaii, is now
with the Canadian mounted infantry
in training in Western Canada.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

No other section of the city mixes real estate and
water so successfully as Nuuanu, and vet the resi-
dents up there are kicking about it,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

Stewart. = San Francisco News
Bureau.
IRA D. CANFIELD, formerly with
the Hawaiian Electric Co., is a SER
geant with Ambulance Company No.
Al, recently organized in PennsyI
vania. He expects to go to France
soon.
ROBERT B. KAY, formerly assist
ant engineer at Pahala mill, Kau,
Hawaii, who volunteered early in
1915 for active service at the front,
has received his commission as
lieutenant in the British army
HARRY STRANGE, manager of
at the front for nearly two years, has
been wounded again but expects to
be back in service shortly, according
to letter received by his mother,
Mrs. Emma E. Strange. 81.
CAPTAIN o. H. RIGLEY, officers
reserve corps, who was called from
rank of sergeant last week in the reg.
ular army, has been presented with a
saber and general officers equipment
by the non-commissioned officers and
privates of his old company.
LIEUT.. IVAN GRAHAM, q. S. ~,
who went from Honolulu to the naval
academy, has won distinction aboard
the warship on which he is serving in
Pacific waters. The Foung officer has
scored some high records in target
practise. He was recently promoted
to flag LIEUTENANT.
ELMER c., HODGES. former man
ager of the Electric Shop of Honolulu,
resigned his position in order to join
the United States navy as chief cleo
trician. Mr.. Hodges will be stationed
at the Pacific Commercial cable Of
flee in Honolulu as assistant censor
Santa Cruz, Cal, Sentinel
MRS. WILLIAM LEIB is i'll at her
apartment in Pacific avenue and her
friends are sending messages of SYM
pathy. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Giffard, are EN- route to this
city from Honolulu and will probably
be here the greater part of the winter.
Mr.. Leib will leave soon for the south
with the Grlzzlies.-San Francisco
Bulletin. rE r.: -,
SYDNEY A. LEVEY, employed by
NJ. A. Gunst & Co., of this city, who
left Honolulu In September, has join.
ed the quartermaster corps of the u.
S. army in San Francisco, and as yet
has not been called to the colors. al
though he expects an appointment in
the very near future. He passed his
examination for the reserve with high
honors.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06
PERSONALITIES

MISS ADA LAWRENCE of Honolu-
lu is spending two weeks with Mrs H.
Observation-Disclosures, Cal, News.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

Another round of life in the trench
es has been scheduled this week for
the candidates at the reserve corps
training camp at Schofield Barracks.
The men are also to be given instruc.
tons in pitching and living in tents.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

Hot denial of the cement "Skimpng" charges
doesn't dispose of the charges Calm disproof alone
will do that.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

WAR Tax Is Cause of Much Bother To Theatrical
Folk" says headline. It is also the cause of much
bother to non-theatrica folk
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

-. H. A. WEABER, an operator of the
Hawaii Mill and Plantation Company
of Kohala, Hawaii, registered at the
Stewart. = San Francisco News
Bureau. =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

1t would also br much to the point if Honolulu
would adopt a bOOzeless day.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

IRA D. CANFIELD, formerly Will
the Hawaiian Electric Co., is a ser
geant with Ambulance Company No
Al, recently organized in Pennsyl
vania. He expects to go to France
soon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

Editors Note-The signature above
is hereby affirmed to be gennine.y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-06

ROBERT B. KAY, formerly assist
ant engineer at Pahala mill, Kau
Hawaii, who volunteered early in
1915 for active service at the front
has received his commission as d
lieutenant in the British army
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-20

the food difficulties precipitated the
revolution, for they intensified popular
feeling against the government. They
made the people think more than ever
before. And this led to realization
on the part Of the entire nation that
the government was traitorous.
This was the foundation upon which
the success of the revolution rested.
The Russian government had no sup
port whatsoever in the ranks Of the
nation. 1t was wholly and purely the
creation Of few intriguers.
Conditions became critical in Russia
last November. The disorder in the
food supplies strained the relations be-
tween the government and the democ-
racy TO the extreme. When the duma
convened the nation waited breathless-
ly for the coming developments. The
leader OF the duma, Miliukoff, bitterly
attacked Premier Sturmer. This attack
led TO the resignation of Sturmer.
protopopof Retained Place.
For moment it seemed that the
duma had triumphed. But Protopopoff,
the minister of the interior. who was a
protege of Rasputin and friend of
Sturmer, retained his post in spite Of
all protests. The newly appointed pre-
mier, TrepOtf. was anxious to get rid Of
Protopopoff, but the latter's connection
with Rasputin secured his position.
The situation grew more and more
acute every day.
Dark rumors of a separate peace
spread from Russia. The army was
aroused rs never before For the Rus
sian army wants to vindicate its de-
feats in Poland. The Russian army
and the Russian people firmly believe
that had it not been for the govern
ment'S treason Poland and I.ithuania
would never have been lost to the Teu-
tons.
An attempt was made by some Of the
leading figures in the duma and in the
army to reconstruct the government by
the elimination of Rasputin. The monk
was killed about ten weeks ago. 1t
was hoped that that would lead to the
overthrow of the hated Protopopoff,
but instead it caused the downfall OF
Trepoff. And Protopopof1"s power In
creased even more.
There can be no doubt that hence
forth Russia viii be ruled in the man
ner of Great Britain. The fact that
Michael Rodzianko. the president of
the duma, is the heal OF ire eyecu-
tive committee responsible fo.' The rev.
olution means that Russia is /. have
q fully constitutional form of ,yern.
ment. with ministry responsib to
the duma.