Japan's Points on Hawaii Labor Dispute Explained
The Japan Gazette relays two papers on Hawaii's rejection of Japanese laborers, detailing Akiyama's instructions and Hawaii's shifting stance. It questions contract versus free labor terms, law 1895 clauses, and why free laborers were previously admitted. It notes emigrants on the Coptic facing hardship, possible Brazil emigration, and rising Japanese influence in Hawaii amid tensions with other groups.
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Morimura Gami
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Brazil
Kissa Emigration Company
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Sentieman
Objections From Japan Over Landing Rights Debate
In Yokohama on April 22 Count Okuma reported that Hawaii’s Foreign Affairs Minister abandoned initial reasons and did not address the $50 regulation cash. Free laborers were deemed contract laborers who should have been processed under treaty steps, making them illegal emigrants who could not land. Japanese authorities say the onus lies with Hawaii as to the landing dispute.
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Yokohama
Okuma
Shimamura
Tokyo
Akiyama
Hawaii
Naniwa Built 1885 First Protected Cruiser of Japanese Navy
The Japan Gazette notes the Naniwa built in 1885 as Japan’s first protected cruiser. Her protected deck aided engines, she was lightly struck, no fatalities, and her Krupps and modern six‑inch guns mark formidable armament. Captain Kuro-oka commanded Tsukuba-kan in 1884, capturing a smuggling vessel at Taku. Further development will concern Japan and Hawaii. the United States will maintain vigilance.
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Far East
Kuro-oka
Tsukuba-kan
Taku
No Wan
Japan
Hawaii
United States
Japanese Emigration Debates Reach Hawaii Plans
The Japan Mail reports the Naniwa will sail to Hawaii today amid telegraph delays. Count Okuma directs negotiations, with Kobe Emigration Company charging 320.60 yen per returned man, totaling 97,893 18 yen. A future emigration convention is expected after current talks.
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Arrest of Nagasaka for overstaying leave on Nani wa
In Yokohama on April 23 Nagasaka the third engineer of the cruiser Nani wa was arrested by gendarmes for overstaying leave. Found wandering in Shinjiku after the ship sailed during a spree he faces a forthcoming court martial.
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Hawaii calls for all Toyo Kisen Kaisha steamers
The Japan Gazette quotes Osaki stating negotiations with the Hawaiian Government will cause all steamers on the Toyo Kisen Kaisha line to call at Honolulu due to increased communications. In a separate item from Yokohama dated April 23, the Shinshu Maru owned by Mr. Kishimoto, after returning from Hawaii, has been chartered at Kobe by Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
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Great Cury in East London House of sorrow reveals pink pills cure
In East London a nineteen year old Rebecca Emanuel suffered severe illness with fainting fits and heart palpitations. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills her health dramatically improved, appetite returned, and she regained strength. The article touts the pills as a blood tonic aiding anemia and rheumatism and claims permanent results with broader uses.
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Turks Superior as Turkish forces advance on Tyrnavos
London April 23. Turkish troops hold frontiers into Larissa and bombard Tyrnavos while Greeks retreat. Turks exhibit artillery superiority despite minor Greek gains in Epirus. Greek police ordered to reinforce. Russia urges powers to wait for a formal request for intervention and to maintain blockade of Crete.
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Off for London Will Convey Congratulations to Queen
Major Curtis P. Iaukea of President Kalakaua's staff accompanies Hon S. M. Damon to England as attache and secretary of legation. His long career includes missions to Moscow for the coronation of 1883 and to London for Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887. He bears many honors from foreign monarchs and holds positions in Hawaii's government service.
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Iolani College
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Kalakaua
Labor Chief Questions $50,000 Immigrant Grant
Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald voiced confusion after reviewing an appropriation line “For the encouragement of immigration other than Asiatics, $50,000” found in the recent bills. He noted government funds were reportedly unavailable for bringing white laborers, and sought clarity on how the funds would be used to cover expenses for European workers’ families arriving to the islands.
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Special Board of Health Meeting on P M S S China Arrival
A special session chaired by President Smith reviewed the ship P M S S China with 61 Chinese and 256 Japanese steerage passengers. Japanse passengers had 13 days in Yokohama quarantine, no sickness aboard, and smallpox in Japan nearing end. Cabin and through cabin landings approved, steerage to land after 18 days. Chinese women in European steerage allowed to land with saloon passengers. Freight fumigation ordered.
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Federation in Australia Seen Near as Colonies Move to Union
Washington dispatch reports Consul General Maratjta states Australian colonies edge toward federation with delegates elected for a constitutional convention. A governor general appointed by the Queen would head a unified federation, with lieutenant governors for the colonies chosen by each state. Narrow differences among premiers linger on minor points, but a convention is expected to resolve them.
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