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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1899
Page
4
A late 1899 column surveys global and domestic affairs from the Philippines to Hawaii. It notes Dewey, Boer resistance, and US political maneuvering while praising or lampooning figures and local schooling practices. The piece closes with reflections on public sentiment toward Dewey and charity contributions.
The treasury surplus, about 317000 as of November 1, will be spent on public works authorized by the Legislature. Minister Lansing and Minister Young assure the funds will be expended and projects completed by March 21. The plan aims to relieve the money market shortage and advance work the public directly funds.
The minister states that payment guarantees cannot be priced yet but the public may trust Mr Young to keep his promises. A report shows only 1400 of the current appropriation unexpended, indicating vast ongoing work and that the money market should soon feel the impact of increased circulation.
The article praises Senator William P. Frye as a powerful ally to the administration, predicting he will preside in the Senate and effectively act as vice president. It notes Frye’s leadership on annexation, Pacific power, and advocating Philippine acquisition, aligning with McKinley’s territorial policy.
A Library of Congress circular explains that Hawaii Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines were not yet entitled to U S copyright protections. The Attorney General notes no rights apply until direct treaty ceded or Congress extends laws. Inhabitants of those regions cannot register works domestically.
Wailuku notes report the Ambrgine Lu reaching Kahului harbor from San Francisco with general merchandise and nine passengers including six carpenters and a mason to work on the Maunaoli Seminary school building. Also the Waipae Waimea license for Wailuku district for 1900 sold at auction to Ah Hoon for 1120 after spirited bidding. Heavy rains affect Maul with significant downpours on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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