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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1898
Page
4
The note asks what funds will pay for the ball Friday might be Hawai ian or American and questions the delay in the Aag raising While the English Speaking Brotherhood is deemed the proper term celebrators seek reasons for vanished promised speeches and tongue tied speakers in a local town event.
A port arrival recalls the San Francisco refrain echoed by Honolulu papers. Mentions Mr Balfour at the British foreign office, Hon George Gurzon, and debates whether the Indies shape diplomacy. Also notes Colorado boys on a troop train incident near Parbta and remarks they will make fine fighters.
The Advertiser questions Minister Sewill's accuracy as a historian noting Hawaii's surrender to the United States may be judged harshly by future historians. It argues Sewell's claimed loyalty could be seen as a calculated bid for annexation and suggests a future historian may grant him some leniency.
A London based piece claims European powers sought to embarrass the United States during the war by forming a bloc centered on Cuba. France and Russia joined, Austria aided to protect a Spanish princess, while Italy stayed aloof. Germany hoped to strain US Britain ties and repay debts, but the plot failed as British officials saw diplomatic opportunity and sought temperate friendship with the American republic. A note on the Prince of Wales accident praises English staircases as Chenonceaux inspired. The piece ends reflecting on how beauty can topple power.
Members of the Annexation Club celebrate a supposed gag or setback from the Cabinet, but the remark reads as a clash of misread signals. The scene hints at political tension and crowd reaction rather than a clear policy outcome.
The writer argues that a Hawaiian vote will settle conditions in a satisfactory basin and that no special labor laws should be created for Hawaii. Any attempt to base Hawaii on a different labor system would provoke clear sentiment from the States and influence Washington.
Citizens Guard members must report to Capsing behind the Judiciacy Building on Friday August 12 1808 at 11 o block a.m. for flag raising exercises. Hats will be supplied to all members on the grounds, and there only. Captain F B McStocker commands.
A diary with a white celluloid cover containing carts stamps a letter and pencil ink notes was found. It appears valuable to the owner and is marked Boy in Blue with a note to return it to this officer.
The Regular Quarterly Meeting of the China Food Company Ltd will be held at the Companys Office on ERIDAY August 12 1808 at 9 oclock a.m R VIDA Secretary U F Co Lil Honolulu Aug 9 1804 986 Bt
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