23 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
1
A legislative resolution seeks an inquiry into territorial revenue services. A petition from Kapaa residents objects to homestead land sales and asks reconsideration of unspecified lots, with details of land parcels, appraisals, and sales methods.
Fragmented report outlines the direct primary law and its progression through judiciary committees, with mentions of Representative names, petitions from Kawathan district residents, and ongoing political maneuvering. The text also notes an upcoming inspection of posts and forts and a possible Saturday adjournment for a legislative trip.
A concurrent resolution, presented by Representative JP Hale of Hawaii, urges naming the next battleship Hawaii. The measure, passed unanimously in the House, requests the Secretary of the Navy to designate the ship Hawaii and to forward the resolution to the President and Navy officials for action.
A translated farm report for the Ewa plantation notes satisfactory cane yields of about 1500 tons for Apokika sugar, with expected output near 30,000 tons. Labor remains stable, assets including mill and storage plans are progressing, and the estate shows strong profits and dividend payments. Baker arrives to study migration and race questions in Hawaii, touring the Senate and meeting officials.
In Washington on February 23, Alaska Delegate James Wickersham assaulted Representative Frank Mondell of Wyoming, chairman of the Public Lands Committee, during a bitter argument over Alaska coal lands and Ballinger troubles. Other members intervened to separate the combatants.
The California Legislature urged by Governor Johnson and President Taft failed to back the proposed Japanese treaty. A special message to the Legislature from the Governor preceded the vote as legislators voted against the treaty.
Senate today urged President Taft to provide all available information in his pen regarding the Canadian reciprocity measure. The request emphasizes full disclosure of data and policy implications facing the ongoing debate.
A fire at the Belmont mine in Tonopah on February 2 traps five miners inside the burning shaft. Local fire crews battle the blaze as rescuers work to reach the imprisoned workers amid dangerous conditions.
Special Bulletin Cable reports in Vancouver that the Canadian cruiser Rainbow seized the American schooner Edric for poaching, catching the vessel in the act.
Two American suspects facing trial in Juarez are said to be detained after being moved from Baja prisons. Reports from Associated Press indicate tensions rising as Mexican authorities prepare proceedings.
Sundry civil appropriation bill passed the House with total funding of 140,590,031 dollars. Of this amount three million dollars is earmarked for canal fortifications.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana delivered a speech in Washington in reply to Senator Lorimer of Illinois who defended himself against bribery charges. The exchange highlighted the political battle over the Lorimer case amid ongoing investigations and accusations of misconduct in the Senate.
Paris report says French Minister of War Brun died today after suffering a paralytic stroke. The death marks a sudden loss to France's military leadership, with details limited as officials announce the passing from Paris.
The Speaker announces there will be no reapportionment of House members by districts this term. The organic act sets reapportionment after each federal census based on population, not total territory. Speaker Holwell notes delays and dismisses any plan for extra sessions this season.
Legislature 10 keeps funds for a congressional trip but officials say a U S House visit to Hawaii within the next two years is unlikely. With committee chairmanship delayed until December and a presidential year looming, the trip seems impractical this year or next, officials note.
Delegates to the Pan-Pacific Travel Congress held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms effected a new organization. W H Melnerny of Honolulu was elected president, officers were chosen, and two hours of discussion ended with adjournment. The gathering planned a Tuneh and a Pearl Harbor excursion under Walter Dillingham. Shriners arriving on the steamer Wilhelmina were welcomed in Hilo with decor, a street parade, and a program including a drill by the Arab Patrol and a reception next day before departing for Honolulu.
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