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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1899
Page
4
The Obview Iwandrymen raise prices after a law’s effect ends. Observers question if rates will fall now that the Supreme Court has nullified the provision. Fair play concerns linger as markets adjust.
Fragmentary text describes plans to settle Kihei beds with new colonization schemes. It mentions government action and a large corporation as the future colonizer, with reference to contract laborers from Japan as core participants. The wording is unclear but signals a major resettlement proposal.
The self proclaimed leader Aguinaldo has tested American troops in the Philippines after ratification of the peace treaty. Insurgents were defeated, showing unreliability and incapability of governing with modern justice. U S power is clear to restrain rebels, and Aguinaldo and followers are warned to accept liberty or be whipped into line.
The City of Peking tied up at the Pacific Mail wharf around 7 this morning after sailing from Yokohama on February dth. The voyage was smooth with no Orient repairs. A Japanese warship collided with the Peking at Nagasaki, taking a strip from the rail and denting the ship’s width. one boat was knocked loose when the warship backed away.
A Highland tale recounts how Clan Mackintosh hunted a colossal wolf that terrorized Cathill forests in 1680. Meequeen of Pollock-Hoagh arrives with the head of the beast, presenting it to the chief as proof of victory while the Honolulu kinsman reflects, aiming to carry on the tradition on the football field.
News of the navy reports the steamer Centennial sailing February 6 from Manila with about 1800 tons of quartermaster supplies and Captain Pierce ordered to proceed swiftly toward Dewey. The collier Justin leaves Mare Island February 6 to collect waste and prepare for service, while the Battleship Lawn reaches San Francisco February 7 after 117 days from New York. The Neto undergoes alterations at Mare Island to begin cable laying aimed at shortening the Pacific distance, and the Celtic arrives in San Francisco for Mare Island repairs.
Two consuls arrive on the same steamer to Australia. Mawali W. St. Hoare is confirmed as British Consul to Hawaii, accompanied by Miss Hoare. Also onboard is J. Pollio who assumes the role of Consul for the Republic of France.
W A Kinney reports that Senator Aldrich chairman of the Senate Finance Committee prefers to oppose extending American tariff laws to Hawaii and supports the colonial scheme, in a Call Washington interview.
A Manila fighting flare yields 2000 dead 3500 wounded and 6000 taken prisoner as Filipino attacks cut telegraph lines. General Otis in Washington tallies casualties 78 killed or wounded with officers and enlisted men among the dead and wounded. News cables describe a dreary scene around Manila and the Americans taking control of the water works.
The report notes that enemy forces retreated along the Mateo river while attempting to cripple a water plant by stealing essential machinery. A thorough search found the missing parts hidden by natives, proving the rebels could not have destroyed them. Colonel Stottenbore of the Nebraska Regiment confirms the discovery.
New York dispatch reports Agoncillo, in Montreal, remains under American secret-service observation. Authorities vow to expel him if he is found acting as a spy, as with former Spanish legation figures Dubose and Carranza. The Filipino Junta stays in Washington for now, with three members remaining for several days. The Army Hospital Corps plans a birthday ball on February 21, proceeds benefiting the corps through ticket sales.
New York February 3 American Sugar Refining Company and the National and Mollenbeur refineries boosted the price of Nov 5 and 10 refined sugar by a sixth of a cent. This marks the first increase in several weeks as trading news filters through the market.
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