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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
2
In Chipley Florida on June 16 1897 a local note discusses tariff impact and silver dollar magic, cites Wanamaker on prosperity and Cuban war cordon, and mixes quick political quips on Hawaii annexation and European views while noting seed corn and upcoming Florida exhibit plans.
The Hawaiian Annexation Treaty was signed on June 16 by Secretary Sherman and Hawaiian representatives. It provides for annexation of Hawaii as U S territory with the Doje government remaining until a territorial government is formed, and omits any gratuity or pension for ex Queen Liliuokalani or Princess Kaiulani.
Comp troller Reynolds instructed assessors statewide on the 11th inst to set the total state tax rate at five and a quarter mills for the year 1897. The order specifies allocations for general revenue pensions school and health taxes and a governor fixed rate, totaling 514 mills.
The Japanese Minister filed with the Secretary of State a formal statement of Japan’s position on Hawaii’s proposed annexation by the United States. While denial of protest is official, Tokyo asserts it expects treaty rights to Hawaii to be fully respected if annexation proceeds. The minister's letter will be sent to the Senate for information in treaty consideration.
Former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii submits a formal protest to the Secretary of State against the annexation treaty negotiated by U S officials. The document declares the pact, signed in Washington by Hatch Thurston and Kinney, an act of wrong toward native Hawaiians and objects to ceding the islands to the United States.
The piece notes summer weight loss and gradual weariness with symptoms like reduced appetite headaches and sleep disturbance. It argues iron tonics may help briefly but emphasizes a nourishing food that supports body brain and nerves as the remedy.
Advertisement urges use of Cod liver oil with hypophosphites to restore flesh and strength in run down pale people. Encourages starting in summer rather than waiting for winter. Promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy, available at druggists.
Liliuokalani of Hawaii appeals to the president and Senate of the United States to reject ratification of a treaty ceding Hawaiian islands. She urges justice and equity in line with Christian values and divine guidance. Witnesses include Josefa Helulehe and Julius A Palmer.
For over fifty years Winslows soothing syrup has helped millions of mothers ease teething pain and diarrhea. It soothes gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and is sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. The treaty peace draft between Greece and Turkey may be submitted to the powers this week with an indemnity of about 5,000,000 Turkish pounds. frontier changes likely to be minor.
A reader in Chipley Florida dated June 19 1897 references a communication in the paper of June 12. The writer questions the identity of Mr Looker and suggests the name Dennis. The note ends with a cryptic remark about Looker ox No. 2.
The Florida Floridian notes the U S Supreme Court ruling curbing the Interstate Commerce Commission power to set maximum rail rates. It says commissions may only prevent unfair discrimination and must avoid authorizing rate fixes, a decision with potential impact on state railroad rate authority and policy. The piece also comments on House Democrats growing restive under Speaker Beettrop's policy.
The Times Union notes the speaker's power to appoint committees as a tool to punish opponents, while Republicans grow restive over sessions dragging on. It calls the situation one of parliamentary embarrassment and questions the cost and efficiency of government without action.
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