10 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Hawaiian Gazette
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
1
Special correspondence examines Fiji and Hawaii within Pacific politics, labor issues, and social policy. It contrasts race roles, chiefs’ authority, Indian coolie immigration, and Cannibal-era memories, noting Western influence, religion, and daily life amid a slow shift from Melanesian traditions.
Professor Koebelen reports discovering the orange worm larva during a collecting trip for beneficial insects in Mexico for the Hawaiian Government. Five visits to Morelos yielded larvae described as a disgusting pest, with orange sacs often housing a dozen maggots, and no external signs. The piece also notes tea plant infestations by Diaspis amygdali in San Francisco, a rising spread of various scales in Asia and the Pacific, and new scale species found in six months, including several on bamboo and palm. A Chinese embassy attendant exhibited a large katydid in a bamboo cage on arrival in California.
After friends praised Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Curtis Fleck of Aneshebm California bought a bottle for personal use and reports remarkable benefits. For sale by all druggists with Rennon Smith Co. as Haw to Hawaii agents.
A San Francisco clipping reports the Maui, sister to Helene, built for Wilder Steamship Co, launched at Union Iron Works. Florence Fairchild christened the vessel as 700 net tons, 175 feet long, 30 feet beam. Engine 450 HP, expected ten knots, to Honolulu for island trade joining Helene as needed.
Mr Sherer, traveling on his own account, cites Congressman Berry’s remark that a capable man can do well in Honolulu. He, a practical electrician, notes the congressman’s return inspired many local residents to hope the islands will soon become part of the United States.
Our latest New York telegram quotes spot sales centrifugals at 3 78c for 6000 bags and notes granulated and beets unchanged. Trust certificates and coffee markets show lulls as overstocked Hawaiian supplies dampen demand. Clean Kona bids at 16c, Rice Hawaii sells 41 40 to 43 8c, Durban. Vessels Santiago Hilo loads December 5 for Honolulu.
A commission signed by Attorney General Smith authorizes W A Kinney to act as Deputy Attorney General in the Kapea matter. Kinney has filed a motion for sentence for Kapea and Kaio to be heard at 10 o clock this morning. Elizabeth K Wilder has answered Ninia et al suit over disputed land. Mark P Robinson and 13 others sue Caroline Robinson for sale of Waikiki lands claiming division would prejudice heirs rights.
The circulation from Castle & Cooke shows beets steady with 37-8¢ for 96 deg as base, with November sales of 5,000 bags at 37-8 and 1,000 arriving at 37-8. Granulated sugar remains unchanged while beets vary modestly with several quoted prices in November and stock movements listed.
Mr Hatch, a minister to the United States, speaks confidently of annexation prospects. He notes that nothing yet has happened to lessen the promising indicators for ratification by the American Senate. Members including Mr Match, Mr Castle, Mr Thurston and others are in Washington working hard. Mr A F L Sherer of Newport Kentucky is now a citizen of Honolulu and an employer of the Electric Light.
The dispatch says Hawaii is not being pressed to pay Japan immediately and that the US State Department seeks arbitration. Senators Jones and Morgan split on annexation with Jones leading opposition while Silver Democrats rally against the treaty. Four anti annexation reps travel from the Gaelic and pledge to oppose Washington moves.
The Gaelic arrival in San Francisco prompts reports that Senator Pettigrew remains opposed to Hawaii annexation. He says two Senate speeches against the measure stand unchanged after meetings with island natives. Ex Senator Titheis shares views on the discussed matters.
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