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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
4
The Spanish peace dance draws interest from the United States while the commission confronts where to begin on Hawaiian problems. It is announced that the Monterey has arrived at Manila, with the Brutus following.
The statement suggests possible openness to broader cooperation between United Linton and Great Britain or Russia. Americans express doubt about Jess's stand for governance, framing it as a two country good government effort.
The article analyzes potential war over Eastern supremacy, noting United States interests in the Philippines and Hawaii, debates over contraband coal, and growing Anglo-Russian maneuvering in China. It reports Russia's diplomatic gains and Britain's cautious view as the railway issue looms, with naval balance seen as unfavorable to Britain in the Orient.
The Chronicle notes skeptical Bermuda remarks and warns that Congress will decide Hawaii’s territorial governance. Commissioners’ visit signals heavy work ahead, with luaus unlikely to sway opinions. The coming two months may define local government regulation and its timing.
The Chronicle notes Sanford B. Dole will receive his commission as Governor of Hawaii from Admiral Miller. It argues the appointment is best if issued in legal form, discusses a ruling on Hawaiian citizenship, and asserts Dole is the most qualified candidate for the executive post despite potential fault finding.
From a frontline dispatch, the First California Battalion joins Col. James F. Smith under heavy fire as midnight drums call to arms. Insurgents disperse. Second California captures critical trench lines with Krag Jorgensen rifles proving effective. Enfilade fire from Spaniards belies fierce three hour assault.
Casualties fell mostly on relieving troops as Pennsylvanians and other units faced Spanish fire near the Malate trenches. Dawn brought a retreat behind sandbag entrenchments while American sharpshooters picked off Spaniards. Relief came with sunrise and dead were recovered. Astor Battery failed to fire due to damaged cartridges in transfer. General Greene publicly praised the Pennsylvanians, Californians, Utahi and the Third Artillery for bravery and steadiness under fire.
Direct from Washington August 9 President Dole will continue to exercise sanctioning power as Hawaii's chief executive until Congress receives the Commission's report on a form of government and enacts a state plan. No Hawaii governor will be appointed for an indefinite period, officials say.
General Miles via St. Croix reports the capture of Coama Porto Rico after an hour long fight. Spaniards retreated to Aibo nito. The commandant and four other officers and nine men were killed. American casualties total six wounded all from the Sixteenth Pennsylvania.
Surgeries blame General Shafter for failed hospital stores deliveries at Santiago while Shafter counters the fault. The issue will be investigated by the War Department.
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