Senatorial Wrangle Tames Wore Time
A political wrangle slows legislative action as Senator Carter voices concerns and calls for restraint. The dispute centers on timing and procedure, with leaders seeking to calm tensions and move toward a vote.
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
1
A political wrangle slows legislative action as Senator Carter voices concerns and calls for restraint. The dispute centers on timing and procedure, with leaders seeking to calm tensions and move toward a vote.
The Senate met for forenoon session with Baldwin present and Carter objecting to authority for rules. Debate focused on Molokai leper settlement visit, publication rights aboard the vessel, and committee structure amid concerns over meals, food shortage, and ongoing investigations.
The German steamer Eva arrived in Yokohama after leaving San Francisco, battling westerly gales and near-constant headwinds. Captain Petersen faced his worst storm, with mountains of seas and high winds, as the ship sought its destination. A leak in a water pipe on the Henk near Portland caused cargo damage and repairs before resuming voyage.
Washington reports Conell Hay secured permission at Pretoria to allow Americans food access amid shortages caused by Lord Kitchener's policy. Consulate officials sought relief for 8,000 foreigners on the Rand as Johannesburg faced food censorship and ration limits. Hay met Kitchener to obtain an order from the military governor at Schoonderburg, enabling American needs while other foreigners remained restricted.
The Ewa Plantation Company reports its best year with 2,688 acres harvested yielding 700 tons of sugar, and a plan to modernize with a new pumping station capacity of 11 million gallons daily. They approved an $8,000 allocation for social and religious purposes and retained officers, while targeting higher cane yields through machinery and better field practices.
The adjourned annual meeting of the Kihol Plantation Company opened at 10 at the Chamber of Commerce with President Hahiwin presiding. The manager and treasurer reports dominated the agenda and Baldwin answered stockholders questions regarding costs and expenditures. He noted heavy rain would delay harvesting but sugar yields should improve later.
Mr Ballwitt outlined the plan as failing due to the irrigating plant’s unreliability causing delays in qumitting and irrigating. The manager’s report, fired by Mr Hardwin, details water development, pipelines, salt preparation, labor and more. The treasurer notes that small crop prospects and interest make it unnecessary to cultivate in the first tax installment, while wall preparation requires special care for better returns.
Beno Bagasta says Benor Buvelu cannot solve the crisis and would bring trouble. Bagasta backs General Axcarraza’s retention as premier with minority support. He calls for a peaceful solution to Spain’s religious orders without disruption.
A historical writ of execution against Theresa O Wilcox in favor of Cecil Brown dated January 28 1901 shows endorsements by Deputy Sheriff Chillingworth noting the writ was executed by sweeping the defendant property. The judgment totals 365 73 with interest 9 04 and costs listed. Proceedings reveal sales cancellations and court actions including guardianship accounts and inventories in multiple estates with various named individuals and a Honolulu Plantation Company matter led by attorneys Mili Kahookino Kinney Gallon de McClanahan and Atkinson Judd.
An inventor named Montag near Mannheim devised a coal substitute using peat with secret additives. Capitalists seek control while Montag negotiates terms. plans include 25 acres peat land, 125 more, and a plant to employ hundreds, producing about 60 tons daily.
Fragmented proceedings in Honolulu’s legislature show Hin To Wai Kaumaleo and others debating statehood steps and public works. Petitions push for Behoot Street improvements and quarantine measures, with bills on roads, wires, and a Hawaii statehood push to Congress.
VOUGAND MARSHAL IS A FREE MAN. Arthur Merry, chief wrk at the Naval Station, was driving when a fall caused the harness to come loose. no one was injured. The governor issued a full pardon to WILLIA MARSHALL, known as Volcano Marshall, after a four month imprisonment. The pardon, dated February, cites his prior court sentence and the governor’s action.
A military youth about 25 years old died in a tragic incident. Funeral services are listed to be held at Honolulu Undertaking Parlors tomorrow morning at 1:16. The notice references local police and urban boundaries and includes uncertain phrasing from the source.
Literacy garbled text mentions a person named Bullias from Asbury Park and imprisonment in Manhattan. It references a claim for damages and a legal action against a South American republic, supported by the United States Governor.
Deputy Collector C Stravemeyer visited Kanth to examine recent schooner activity at Walmea. He found Inspector Macaulay present but Mesebour crews had left. After reviewing weather and navigation rules, no wrongdoing was found. Stravemeyer did not return. others of the seating set await.
A Hogolwu Prow Footiver Lamuries committee led by Rev WH AevITL and others urged Governor Dole to pardon four defendants convicted in Judge Kiings court at Konalant in October for an attempted murder case arising from Switch Intent to commit murder. The petition cited alleged unfair trial conditions and was presented by Ter Ate, Axbill, and Lorela Andrews. Governor Dole promised careful consideration.
Potsdam Feb 1 The young Duke of Saxe Cochtite and Gotha has passed his examination for the rank of military ensign. His work was deemed a God by the examiners. REDUCTION BASE OF STRAW MATS AT IWAKAMI S HOTEL STRWET.
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