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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
4
A July 21 1898 column from the Advertiser discusses Hooley declared bankrupt with liabilities of £2 600 000 in London reports. It anticipates American duties on goods in merchandise disputes and notes potential protests by American producers over Hawaiian law tariffs and a future Commission decision.
The article argues President McKinley favors placing the Philippines under Aguinaldo and notes US territorial policy is unsettled. It cites exaggerated foreign dispatches, questions Hawaii annexation fate, and suggests reducing military expenses by dissolving regulars while preserving volunteer militia forces.
The speaker notes that Hawaii’s laws stay in effect until Congress enacts replacements and suggests the customs department is the only area where changes may pinch, implying a cautious continuity stance despite pending federal action. The remark points to ongoing status quo with limited immediate impact.
The editorial praises the choice of commissioners for Hawaii to frame territorial laws. It argues they will act honestly and in line with American principles, seeking a government by and for the people where all citizens have a voice and divisions based on old lines fade.
Detective Kaapa rounded up a gang of four Chinese and one Japanese youths aged ten to fourteen accused of repeated shoplifting at Golden Rule Bazaar Wall Nichols Co and Hoffechineger Co. Two admitted guilt. three resisted. Articles from stores were found in their possession. The group is said to have operated for about three years near Christmas with prior arrests for stolen food supplies. The remaining members face punishment.
A tribute to annexation advocates and leaders from five years of campaigning. Names highlighted include Thurston Castle Hatch Cole Cooper Damon King Smith and Admiral Dewey. Charles R Buckland, New York newspaper man, noted for his factual work on annexation figures and history.
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