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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1899
Page
4
The piece notes the Senate fight over Matt Quay, the ratification pace in Washington, and labor costs in Japan, while saluting the Maine destruction anniversary. It mentions Lansing as the undecided senator-elect and hints at wagers on the final vote, reflecting 1890s political theater.
If army influence amounts to anything the savvy will not be allowed to continue its money only of, the Hawaiian station as intimated in a recent despatch. There has been just about enough local opposition to the army to stir the officers up to the idea that they won't be satisfied till they have a regiment of regulars there.
The Circuit Court action on a Japanese backman for improper solicitation draws scrutiny on Officer Bowers. The record indicates the marshal directed the officer, with substantial commentary and criticism from the balance of the story.
A fragment states the government may fund the Diamond Head telephones to connect the steamship whistle proposition. It notes the telephone exchange should not refuse to connect wires between Diamond Head station and the Electric Light Works and suggests subscribers with important business call Diamond Head for information.
Governor Pingree asks Michigan legislature to seek immediate court ruling on constitutionality of passed laws. He argues this would save taxpayers time and money by avoiding prolonged challenges and ensuring laws are valid before implementation.
The article notes criticism of President McKinley over his Philippine policy and trip. It discusses political pressure, calls for the president to declare his stance, and how administration forces push ratification of the peace treaty while some wish to retreat from the original position.
The piece analyzes American shipping policy as Congress debates the Hanna Payne bill and multiple amendments. It notes subsidy flaws where subsidized lines oppose broader aid, blocking legislation. It mentions U S limits on shipbuilding and a Dingley plan proposing a ten percent tariff on imports to foreign bottoms to boost American shipyards and seamen wages.
A citizen denounces the Board of Education for inaction allowing a parade of depravity and exposure on city streets near St. Louis Col. He argues that hundreds of children pass by vulgar scenes daily and calls for official duty and reform.
A letter lambasts a city district choice as premeditated malice aimed at shielding children from vice. The writer calls for punishment of those behind the action and even suggests compulsory residence in vice dens to deter such schemes. F. J. B. expresses strong condemnation.
A reader from Waipatn, Oahu, admits a prior misunderstanding after reviewing a paper from the Agent of the Land Once and the editor. He explains that land in question was then held by the Education department, not the Land Office, and commends the present Commissioner of Agriculture for efforts to settle vacant lands for bona fide residents.
The Philadelphia will sail for Apia, Samoa within a week or so and return briefly to Honolulu. Officers say the ship will be in top condition for the voyage to Berlin given tensions. Captain White confirms shore liberty for all hands before the Samoa trip to compensate for earlier restraint in Central America.
Subscribers not receiving their newspapers promptly are asked to notify the Business Office at telephone 256 to resolve delivery issues and ensure timely receipt of BUL LETIN copies.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee guests aboard the Olympia speak on Deweys status and Filipino governance. They say native ignorance and traders would force chaos if Filipinos ruled themselves, while Americans hope for improved relations and acceptance of American rule.
At a Hartford meeting of Poktawatomire tribe of Pottawatomies surviving miners, Charles Spokeagon was named chief to succeed the late Simon Pokagon. He, Simon's son, vows to pursue his father’s claim to valuable property in Chicago believed to be titled to the tribe.
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