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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1899
Page
4
A 1599 Newsday bulletin notes inquiries about Thanksgiving that year and reports on Dewey's forthcoming marriage. It mentions the Philippine Commission united in its viewed best course, the British army's long setback, and questions a federal takeover of Hawaii's surplus and debts.
The Spanish army credits our navy officers with capturing Santiago and the Spanish navy likely offers similar praise to the army. All concede the combined effort overwhelmed Spain.
Hawaii faces a chaotic post annexation period and urges territorial statutes to guide governance. Local administration is seen as a handicap that can be overcome only by discarding the exception idea and awaiting Congress on specialties.
The Advertiser notes W O Smith may dabble in politics beyond business interests as Hawaii’s Washington delegate. It questions whether he can avoid conflicting loyalties between Planters Association and Chamber of Commerce while representing business and planter client interests.
A Hawaii political note argues that business representatives must avoid suffrage matters during a Washington mission. It contends the Opposition will back a territorial bill with qualified franchise, urging swift enactment to end current chaos.
A letter from a reader defends hack drivers outlining fair charges within two miles and modest extras for waiting. The piece then notes a Madrid war document praising American naval aid and vindicating General Toral over Santiago’s surrender, with praise for defense efforts and personnel losses.
A letter from Apia dated October 5 reports growing unrest in Samoa and warns of an imminent government crisis and possible invasion if powers delay action. Mataafa’s party remains firm against peace commission ideas, with tensions rising. In Porto Rico, officials outline district appointments and early enumerations set for November to December 20, aiming for accurate data collection.
The Hongkong Mart and Moana were due to sail tomorrow for Honolulu, but the ships are compelled to refuse freight for Honolulu. Shippers complain of inability to demand fees. the situation affects freight and Island service. The report notes Octs and San Francisco area in the footnote and transit delays.
A catalog style listing highlights patent wash-out closets with latest improvements, along with lawn mower sizes 10 12 14 and 15 inches. Also shown are steel road scrapers tubular wheelbarrows and Pan American Champion Canal wheelbarrows plus extra heavy breaking plows Aving's steel plows Perfect Rice plows and used sizes.
Outfits for full dress wear are offered from two local stores with a wide range of items. The catalog includes tuxedo skirts coats white or black shirts full dress ties and cuff buttons. Accessories feature hats scarfs and silks from top manufacturers with stock that fits ready to wear.
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