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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
4
Extras of the San Francisco papers recount McKinley’s inauguration address. He outlines a peacetime policy, avoiding territorial aggression, and vows to convene Congress March 1 to discuss revenue needs. The speech is plain spoken, stressing duty and individual responsibility to the American people.
The Hilo Tribune laments that officials are appointed by the Government rather than elected by Hi Jo residents. It argues for a local charter process requiring a people’s vote and legislative approval, warning that factionalism and the need for election machinery would hinder self rule.
Government inspection and warehousing are proposed for Honolulu and Hilo coffee plants to ensure quality and reward growers. An official imprimatur on Hawaii coffee is urged to start now and push for secretary legislation in the next legislative session.
A voiced critique argues that not all official inquiries or deliberations should be public. It questions openness in criminal case preparation, executive cabinet discussions, and immigrant land claims, suggesting scrutiny should not erode confidential proceedings or ship inspections.
The article notes new investors from distant parts of the American Union, including Hawaii, aiming to identify with the United States as it seeks recognition for Hawaiians. It mentions President Cleveland's retirement and bills failing to pass, with Pearl Harbor receiving a $100,000 appropriation in the Sundry Civil bill.
Reports describe a generous public spirit as trees are planted along new roadways, creating beautiful avenues on Hawaii. The progress reflects community pride and ongoing construction efforts to improve the landscape.
The report notes Dorennt’s innocence in a rerun Supreme Court push over juror apportionment. Dudley competes against Sewall for a Hawaiian mission, backed by California officials. Navy yard items describe cruiser work on Concord and Bathnine, crew shortages, and reallocations including Alert to Pacific duty and Mar tion in Honolulu. Engineers repair Charlestons hulls. Ranger docked for underwater repairs. Captain Baker reassigned to Oregon. Hartford funding may allow completion in two years. Washington Senator Turner speaks on maritime matters and policy.
A political figure argues that rights of American citizens are at risk and calls for careful scrutiny of tariff bills before support. He faults Republicans for abandoning protectionist principles and pledges not to aid certain leaders. Turner favors annexing Hawaii without delay.
The secretary of Justillo Rawon Mas claims Aguirre and the Marquis of Santa Lucia have died of sickness and Quintin Benedera perished from wounds. Captain General Weyler has arrived at Camaguiani and is to embark on the Spanish cruiser Loguspi for Havana as orders issued to civil and military authorities target all American citizens jailed and to expel hostile island factions.
First Lord of the Admiralty G J Goo den states navy estimates total £21,394,000 an increase of £15,000 from last year. Plans include four battleships three third class cruisers two sloops four gunboats two torpedo destroyers and a royal yacht, totaling 108 ships to be built with sixty six laid down this year. Navy manpower will rise by 6179 sailors and 121 officers. In Spain distress grows across provinces as peasantry suffer privations with Aragon seeing violent unrest as tax collectors are escorted by the military and emigration to Brazil looms from worsening districts.
From Constantinople Greek leaders resist removing troops and ships from Crete, while Dragomans present Salisbury's proposal at the palace. Russia urges friendship with Greece as patience wears thin. Moscow notes that backing England with France and Russia could ease rifts, and Greek papers insist withdrawal would dishonor.
A patron explains at the Anchor Saloon that one can obtain a cool refreshing drink from gentlemanly attendants, with reliable service even in busy hours. The lunch is praised as the best in town and Seattle beer is on tap, noted for its sparkle and coldness along with the finest wines and liquors in town.
We completed removal of our agricultural implements to new Fort street show rooms. The display features Rice plows in seven sizes, breaker plows, sulky disc plows, stubble diggers and shavers, cultivators, wheelbarrows, potato planters, parts, Aermotors, sewing machines, iron pots and kettles, bath tubs, and a vast array of ranch supplies. Our rear warehouse holds rope, wire fencing, and heavy goods. We invite customers to tour Honolulu’s largest warerooms to view on hand stock.
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