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Newspaper
Hawaiian Gazette
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
4
A fragment from a Honolulu paper discusses the national scene with references to John Emmeluth, lipton’s yacht, Beckley, and the President. It critiques the legislature, calls for a special section in the Bulletin, and urges taxpaying citizens to resist further sessions amid accusations of incompetence and graft. The piece notes The Nation’s critical stance and efforts to influence Congress on Hawaiian fisheries.
An Associated Press dispatch details nine hundred Porto Rican emigrants sailing from Guanica on the Zealandia toward Hawaii, despite reports of squalor. Juice and health concerns were contrasted with improved conditions ashore, while editors argue for accurate U S coverage to counter anti administration rhetoric and sensational portrayals of labor migration.
Supreme Court opinion upholds the Foraker act and Porto Rican tariff law. The ruling settles questions on presidential and congressional power over the new possession, striking down claims of unconstitutionality. Justice Brown cites Downes v. Bidwell at the port of New York as precedent.
A lengthy analysis of congressional power over territories post Foraker act cites Chief Justice Marshall and Supreme Court views on taxation and governance for acquired lands, noting unity of court and potential expediency concerns. It discusses the Philippine question, potential delegation of tariff authority, and the implications for U S sovereignty and citizenship across territories.
The passage notes that most island residents lack full grasp of newly offered privileges and warns against abuse by the enlightened. It predicts benefits from Porto Rigo, arguing tax systems and internal arrangements will stabilize and accelerate national prosperity for the island.
A long, critical column argues Hawaiians are shrinking in Honolulu numbers due to birth rates, mortality, poverty, disease, and opium use since annexation. It fears the last full-blooded Hawaiians may vanish and notes legal-political disputes over territorial rights and the Constitution following the flag. It also mentions egg preservation experiments and a satirical take on Thomas Watson and Father-in-Law Apreckete.
Dry weather in Hawaii has sparked cane fires in the Laupahoehoe and Hamakua districts. Marston Campbell begins duties today as Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, replacing Rowell. The old Catholic Mission School on Fort Street is torn down for street widening and a new building will rise nearby. Legislature extra session costs total 29 628.34 with 471.64 remaining from the 50000 appropriation. another appropriation is due. News Kanaula, Gazette Company printer, leaves for Washington to join the government printing office by Delegate Wilcox's appointment.
The Pearl Harbor naval board convenes in Washington with Admiral Barker presiding to consider site plans for a Hawaiian naval station. Congress has appropriated 150,000 though land already planted with sugar cane may affect acquisition costs and force new site considerations. Condemnation may be needed to secure a suitable location, signaling ongoing high-stakes negotiations.
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