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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
4
The Buffalo cruiser recovered from a breakdown by breaking parade of naval records on the voyage to Port Bailey. Members of Congress across parties disagree with the Advertiser on appointing officials in Hawaii, prompting questions about the differing views.
The Territories committee completed work on the Hawaiian bill and Congress has seven weeks to act. Hawaii’s chances look good for prompt action. The Baltimore sailed from San Francisco months ago and could arrive any hour, per Samoa Herald. Also mention of a war between Spain and the United States.
The piece suggests Hawaii might need a yearly subsidy for cable after losing income from the custom house and related sources. It argues taxpayers face a large annual bill, preferring government funding instead of local payment.
Julien D. Hayne appears in New York court amid a history of alleged wrongdoing. The note suggests his past actions catch up to him as he faces penalties that could shape his life’s end.
A recent observer recounts Samoa as another example of the old adage small pot, soon bet. The piece notes that turbulent Hawaiian history has been handed down and predicts the eventual outcome will involve one or more great powers absorbing the islands.
The article argues conditions in the Philippines make daily action vital to counter insurgent threats. It praises Admiral Dewey as a superior statesman who could explain and lead the American plan, suggesting his appointment to command both army and navy would unify strategy against both insurgents and Spaniards.
Chronicle notes President Dole of Hawaii plans to travel to Washington this month for the reopening of Congress after the holidays. The piece mentions potential discussions on island governance and a possible gubernatorial question influencing Sewall, amid debates on Hawaii's Chinese return certificates and the interpretation of exclusion laws at the customs house.
Washington reports that once the emergency fund of 3 million dollars from the efficiency bill becomes available, the war administration will add at least three ships to the Pacific fleet and upgrade existing transports with refrigeration plants. The aim is to reduce reliance on British ships for supplies and force-holding, reshaping the Pacific fleet promptly.
P B McStocker the collector general of customs files an answer to the mandamus action seeking a register for the ship Star of France He states he lacks authority to register any Hawaiian vessel since August 12 1898 because Hawaiian vessel registration laws were superseded by the US Congress joint resolution approved July 7 1808 and proclaimed law of the land on that date
Twenty four of thirty six Japanese Saborora aboard the steamer Alice Blanchard from Clipperton Island reached Washington to contest a local immigration decision. The local commissioner had refused land on grounds of assisted immigration. Acting Commissioner Larned reversed North’s ruling and permitted landing yesterday after a telegram was received.
A large group of lawyers filled the courtroom as Collector General McStocker attended, giving the sense of a Chinese habeas corpus matter. Justice Whiting took his seat and announced the court would adjourn until 10 o clock tomorrow morning, and the adjournment was granted.
United States Senator Gray, one of the Peace Commissioners, arrived home in Wilmington on December 24. When asked if he favored the treaty conditions he avoided a direct answer saying, well, I med it. He declined to sign the pen stating it would not be diplomatic at this time.
Two white women were taken from the Alameda to the police station this morning after stowing away aboard the vessel. They wished to reach this place and will be sent back to their origin at the earliest opportunity. The Bulletin notes a separate ad line about no shop-worn goods on merchant counters.
Capt Chilcott of Burneson Chilcott in Tacoma says a bid to haul 40 000 tons of Hawaiian sugar to New York via Puget Sound could initiate a seasonal movement. If awarded, shipping would start early next year with sailing vessels, involving Northern Pacific wharf facilities and transcontinental rail traffic.
Bale reported today on bond and plantation prices including $5000 O R Ly Co bonds at 100 50 Hawaiian Sugar at 165 5 Ewa Plantation at 260 500 Hawaiian Gov t 6 per cent at 100 and Hawaiian Sugar at 165 with additional notes on values and market activity.
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