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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
3
In London during Parliament, a wave of speeches is anticipated on the South African campaign. Sir Charles Dilke, England's leading military authority, is expected to deliver a landmark speech, following his Fortnightly Review article advocating guerrilla tactics against the Boers.
Vice Consul Lack Wing of New York argues in defense of the Chinese Exclusion Act. He states inducements drew Chinese to the U S but many wished to become citizens, condemns the act as unjust, and defends the Six Companies as benevolent, non-coercive organizations aiding Chinese in America. He cites voluntary terms of entry and absence of wide influx, asserting Chinese labor differs from contract labor.
French Colonel Piequart argues for an alliance with Great Britain and Italy to gain naval freedom against Germany. He predicts a weakened French position unless reforms are made and criticizes lingering praise for the British army after the South African War. He also notes American demand for Atlantic Pacific waterway, and mentions Dan Emmett at age 47 living near Manchester, U.S. (text fragment).
Tacoma reports James J. Hill and relatives quietly take control of major Puget Sound steamship lines and Alaska routes. Puget Sound Navigation buys Thompson Steamboat for 400000, adding five steamers as plans for new ships emerge. Walter Oakes leads the Puget Sound Navigation effort, linking Hill and Oakes family interests to Alaska and Southeast routes. The Alaska Steamship Company, allied with Pacific Coast Steamship, expands operations between Tacoma Skagway and Alaska’s maritime network grows as Northern Pacific transfers Alaska interests to Pacific Coast.
Intercut is being awakened among Oakland residents regarding the picture taking contest and many are calling at Mountalu Photo Supply Co for further particulars. Four thousand dollars in prizes are offered and the contest is open to everyone using either a kodak or brownie camera.
The W C T A held a memorial meeting at Central Union yesterday for Frances Willard, raising 26.65 for a Frances Willard Memorial fund. Mrs J M Whitney presided, with readings praising Willard’s leadership and devotion, followed by a brief business session and officer changes.
The notice warns that poor health threatens all, urging quick action. It promotes Kickapoo Indian Medicine Bagwa as a remedy and cites Hebron Deng Co as a distributor. The copy has garbled OCR but emphasizes health as wealth and urges prompt treatment.
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