25 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Hawaiian Gazette
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
1
Honolulu Jan 4 session results show Morning sales at 27.2 for Five News and Rs871-2. Afternoon sales list sugar prices with Ookala 17.25 and Ookele 17.27 1-2. Ewa 97.25 and Waialua listed. Trade notes include wholesale and detail on steamer lines and supply for stores.
Undersigned named executor of the estate of Jallette Farley, late of Kauai, directs all persons with claims to present them within six months from publication or be barred. William O. Smith is the executor, with notices dated January 2 in Honolulu H I, and publication dates January 4 11 18 25.
An official order to transport commanders cites numerous trespass incidents by widiers en route to the Philippines and requires steps to curb looting gardens and disorder. Patrols in Honolulu are to cooperate with local authorities. The wart Burne anniversary social runs tonight at Waverley Hall Bethel Street at 3 pm.
Special correspondence reports Assistant Attorney General Wills Van Devanter upholding Hawaii land transactions since the organic act. The opinion supports territorial endowment lands for public use, rejects American Settlers Association claims, and affects future island land policy and potential legislation.
Washington reports ongoing doubt over recognizing long resident Chinese in Hawaii. Treasury and Immigration officials debated the solicitor's views while awaiting a U.S. Attorney General opinion. The matter remains unresolved amid bureaucratic delays.
Washington dispatch notes the proposed presidential tour with Cabinet and Coast members to launch the battleship Ohio on May 18 in San Francisco. The visit aims to showcase Pacific hospitality and promote Hawaii's agricultural development, with possible trips by visiting officials to the Hawaiian Islands and continued interest on the Pacific Coast after the excursion.
Special Correspondence from Washington D C dated January 11 reports Senator H P Baldwin visiting with his wife and sister in law in Baltimore for medical aid. He plans to depart for his island home via New Orleans after consulting with Attorney Haywood and Delegate Willcox on island affairs and land legislation with Land Agent Brown.
Washington D C Jan 1 The arguments now before the Supreme Court on the Porto Rican tariff cases are being carefully followed by Attorney G D Gear The case bears deep significance for firms paying high duties on goods imported from this country
The article reports Attorney General Griggs as a leading speaker in a Hawaii tariff case dispute, opposing Carlisle and stressing constitutionality concerns. Courts probe the act while judges question positions, with speculation that final opinion may favor importers, aiding merchants.
Attorney Haywood represents the Hawaiian Planters Association in Washington as a measure advances in Senate and House. The proposal would place sub port naming authority with the Secretary of the Treasury and allow designation or discontinuation of ports as needed. Delegate Wiles says he will not oppose naming a Kaiete port if it serves commerce and will back the bill’s broader aims.
The Supreme Court heard George W Crossman et al vs United States on Hawaii sugar goods duties entered at New York in 1900 under the Dingley act. Counsel argued whether Hawaii was part of the United States or a foreign country for taxation and customs until Congress extended laws. Solicitor General Richards rebutted that Hawaii was treated as part of the United States for revenue and commerce once annexed, with a preparation period before uniform customs laws could operate.
Washington January 1 Hearing is set before the House Agriculture Committee subcommittee on the proposed 715000 appropriation to establish an island experiment station. If approved, a chief agriculturist will head the station focusing on testing crops and grasses to diversify industry in the islands. Secretary Wilson hopes to visit the Islands this year. E M Boyd.
Senator Warren introduces a bill to amend the Hawaii government act, establishing a Hawaii District Court with a President appointed District Judge District Attorney and Marshal serving six years. The amendment grants typical District Court jurisdiction plus authority over cases cognizable in the United States Circuit Court.
Paris reports from Datomey that Moslem tribes openly prepare to rebel against King Toffa. The governor suspends his northern tour and requests recall of the official blamed for the crisis.
New York dispatch reports the steamship Hawaiian, part of the Hawaiian Steamship Company's fleet, arriving from Philadelphia to load cargo for San Francisco and Honolulu. The vessel is one of several on the westward route, preparing to depart with goods bound for the Pacific coast and Hawaii.
NEW YORK Jan 16 dispatch from Buenos Aires says sugar manufacturers plan to export 60,000 bags of sugar at Buenos Aires price. Latest sugar prices report steady for sugar raw and refined in New York trading.
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