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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1910
Page
5
A garbled fragment discusses territory merchants in Honolulu and a push against competition from plantation stares. It questions public sentiment and calls for obedience to present law, criticizing what it calls disreputable Japanese and evasive actions. The text shows confusion over lawful method and governance.
A critical view condemns prohibitionists for circulating petitions among Hawaiians and misrepresenting the coming protection vote. The piece accuses campaigners of deceit and coercion, urging supporters to abstain or resist such tactics while highlighting alleged hypocrisy and racial bias in persuasive appeals.
Fragmentary notes discuss tensions after King Edward's death and King George's succession. References to government prerogatives,Royal Council meetings, and political uncertainty suggest a constitutional dispute shaping policy during the transition. Names and precise events are obscured by OCR errors.
London commentary describes King Edward VII facing a constitutional crisis as Lords and Commons clash over prerogatives and the hereditary principle. It notes tensions with Asquith and the radical press, debates on prime ministerial selection, and fears of monarchic overreach amid budget disputes and party feuds.
Receipts and cash on hand at closing time show General tax 1,879,631.50, road tax 56, income tax 60,063.60, and conservation 25,496.80. The rush to pay continues with expected totals surpassing last year by closing hour. Rental cards on sale at Hatin office.
A reader letter argues against prohibition as the sole solution, urging focus on raising life standards. It contends temperance is a factor but warns against dramatic reforms backed by “visionary enthusiasts.” The piece links liquor laws to social and political strain and cites themes from literature to critique reform zeal.
A long excerpt discusses how wealth and luxury threaten moral fiber and public virtue. It compares modern society with ancient Rome, laments decadence, and argues education must cultivate both intellect and moral sentiment to defend nations.
A Honolulu submission laments degraded morals, urges character, virtue, and Christian mothering as antidotes to crime and divorce. It argues strong national virtue, cites Puritan and Magna Charter ideals, and stresses duty, lawfulness, and paternal guidance toward public morality.
The document details Holt asserting that the grand jury proceedings were improperly conducted and that any disclosure would violate oath. He contends the court lacked authority to administer the oath and denies any conduct warranting punishment for contempt. He cites potential information that could incriminate him and questions the legitimacy of the investigation.
The article records opinions on Prohibition from Meyer and Moyer amid broader local unrest. Meyer's remarks urge caution before nationwide Prohibition, noting native resistance and potential abuses like blind pigs. It also mentions enforcement of Hawaii’s liquor laws and opposition to rationing in plantation stores. A new plantation manager's house is described as under construction, with details of location, views, and architecture.
The article describes Dinah's tears and penitence as a youth named David is arrested and charged with a crime. The judge sentences him to pay seven dollars, with Dinah expressing sorrow and seeking forgiveness amid the courtroom distress.
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