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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary text discusses a Thur Aug 18 event and a Hawaiian political song and dance. It mentions Grover Cleveland subscribing $10,000 to a new War loan and questions whether an ex president can aid the country at three percent.
The article discusses disbursing clerks as pivotal on the Commission and argues against overreach of special American laws in Hawaii. It notes the U S has agreed to assume four million dollars in Hawaiian debts while Hawaii must handle its own finances. It comments on the fading interest in Spain’s fighting as peace arrives and anticipates ongoing military coverage.
Sugar and molasses make up 95 percent of Porto Rios exports. The text notes a possible coincidence that the United States is pursuing sugar plum commerce and forecasts that if the trend continues, sugar import income may require replacement by new legislation.
A reader questions why troops guard the executive building by day. They suggest moving guards to the drill shed corners and argue Honolua should remove the dated display of powder and bayonet at official buildings to erase reconstruction era memories.
Local heads of departments will handle minor official appointments. Questions rise whether this is McKinley’s instruction or a shift in power. McKinley may prefer removing nomination duties from his hands. If Hawaii challenges McKinley, who replaces him? Dole is recognized by McKinley as chief executive. The commission must address substantial matters and keep minds busy.
Deputy Marshal Chillingworth questions Section 3 of Act 21 on gambling and lottery tickets in police court. He argues proof of a bank's existence may be unnecessary if tickets are proven to represent any ticket or share. Deputy-Marshal Titebee opposes, saying expert testimony can prove tickets without bank evidence, which could undermine the statute.
Captain Godfrey of the Inter Island Co sails from Moana with his wife and family, planning to stay in San Francisco until November when a new steamer, launched July 27, will arrive. He will command this port. The vessel, built on the same plan as the Nocan bat but larger, will carry 700 more bags of sugar than the Norn.
gin and electrical engineers offer complete gas and electric plants with fixtures, Sole agents for Columbia Phonograph Co. and American Battery Co. Projects include Government Lighthouse in Jarhor, Hawaiian Tramways, Oahu Rail Way and Land Co, and Hon W Macfarlane residence. Generators are reliable and cost effective, with six month guarantee and repair for defective material or labor.
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