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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1897
Page
4
By authority the President will host a public reception at the Executive Building on Monday October 11 to honor John Morgan. The Foreign Office clerk Alexaner Mackinsh notes the date as October 5 1807 and mentions changes in office roles and water rights commissioner for Makawao Island.
Hetin notes European powers eye a conference at Constantinople to settle Egypt autonomy under the Sultan. Russia supports the move to curb Britain, while Germany backs Britain to spite France and Italy values the British link. The piece mocks the proposal as a colossal crime and contrasts Honolulu rumors with Washington and San Francisco ocean of Hawaii fiction. The Advertiser criticizes local papers for unverified statements and poor Hawaiian news coverage.
The Star and Bulletin report a planned evening protest at Palace Square against annexation. Wording suggests a coordinated media note about scheduling and turnout as demonstrators move to the site.
J D McVeign won the prize hammock offered to Sergeant Kl vin for competition by the Sharp shooters at their meeting on Saturday afternoon. He was allowed a handicap of 2 points and made 40, making his total score.
Shimamura meets Minister Cooper in a half hour closed session as the Cabinet discusses Hawaii and the Annexation Treaty. President Dole and the Council plan instructions to Minister Hatch for the return to Washington while the Senate ratification remains expected next December. Sewall of the United States attends a conference, and a successor to Circuit Judge Carter is pending appointment with Halstead’s District Magistrate post filled.
Local items list St George meeting at the new Fire Station with A M Mackintosh as floor manager and B L Marx as assistant. The Scottish Thistle Club holds a pay social at Sans Souci on Friday night. Horse sales postponed from the 16th to the 3rd. Major Laukes to lead reception with Col Fisher and staff. The bull of Jaanch shipped aboard Spokane for sale by the captain. Captain Bebree of Wheeling visits Minister Cooper with Sewall. Hawaii imports beans from San Francisco last August. Nolte to serve Trozon oysters after Australia arrives. Dr K Rokkuka named medical officer and sanitary inspector for Hawaii at Yokohama replacing Eldredge. Receptions require carriages to enter King Street gates and exit Richards Street.
By 7 o'clock this evening all is in readiness at the Executive Building for the reception to Senator Morgan. President Dole will assist in receiving guests with society ladies. The reception begins at 8:30 and lasts about an hour, followed by dancing. Music by the government band under Professor Berger. Electric lighting completed and workers transport potted palms and plants for decoration.
A party bound for Hawaii departs on the Kinau tomorrow. Consul General Haywood, L. Wight of Wilder Steamship Co, Frank Dodge of the Survey Department, and a New York Sun representative head for three weeks or more to tour Hawaii coffee districts.
In anticipation of the Cyclomere track opening we expanded our wheel inventory. We feature the Royal Blue Tribune Racer geared to 84 and other Columbus, Zimmy, and B and H Special wheels. STODDER PUNCTURELESS TIRES remain popular with a one year guarantee. New wheelmen racing suits and bicycle shoes are offered to close out a consign ment.
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