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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
4
A fragment notes political shifts in Japan and Washington as Torn Hoshi serves as minister, the Hawaiian Rifle Association organizes for a semiannual shoot, and the territorial government faces a new legislature. Officials worry about quietness over a special election.
The article notes the appeal of blending American and Chinese vaudeville with a brighter outlook and suggests Alex Robertson would be well placed to stay in Washington as Hawaii’s congressional delegate after finishing private business there.
The piece argues party decisions rest with parties and government nominees may run on independent tickets. It suggests Republican or pro-government stances will be asserted by major papers, with the Advertiser defending its flexible office policy. The tone mocks fence sitting in political coverage.
A call urges Honolulu residents to form a Republican organization and elect a Senate candidate who upholds American principles. Citizens are asked to declare their stance on broad American party values and stand by them, resisting opportunistic hints and urging prompt Republican action.
A sharp, terse comment targets current political figures amid claims of greed and opportunism. The speaker vows to stand firm on principle, framing office seekers as weak cowards. A provocative line signals ongoing public impatience and readiness to see which side prevails.
A critical view argues that neutrality law shaped Dewey’s Manila campaign. It contends officials used neutral declarations to frame his actions, praising preparedness and decisive attack while suggesting the neutrality narrative misstates motives and timing. The piece questions why Dewey could not simply return home and why orders urged immediate action to seize the Spanish fleet.
Captain Morse faces discipline as two sailors deserted the vessel yesterday and later reported to the police. In court they confessed attempting to slip away after believing comrades had also left without issue. A threatened injury by the mate surfaced during questioning. They were ordered back aboard.
Charles Cramer a merchant tailor at 634 Fort Street seeks patronage of gentlemen needing clothing alterations and repairs. He guarantees workmanship on short notice and offers white labor only. (Sve, Now Today colama.)
The Chronicle notes quiet but significant shifts in Japan’s politics as Ozaki Yukio exits the cabinet and the Liberal and Progressionist coalition collapses. Marquis Yamagata heads a pacific yet unsettled government while Toru Hoshi, a Liberal, is a key malcontent lineage. Trade winds of change sweep through December and January as Taing and Ta are awaited.
A local merchant explains that selling strictly for cash allows lower prices by avoiding credit losses. He states the business does not want credit customers, as it would shift losses onto cash buyers and his own family.
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