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estimation of older nations, while
her unprecdented successive naval
victories, with almost entire immunity from personal injury throughout, claims the admiration and
In addition, the
wonder of all.
United States is the possessor of
EniTOK new outlying conquered colonies
that will prove valuable territory and
i'ai.k afford her several desirable coaling
«> stations.
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The war between the United
States and Spain has ceased and
peace prevails. The cost to both
nations has been very great, and the
honor of each is satistied thou<rh in
a .widely different way. America
entered the arena for a principle in
behalf of humanity and the world
at lartre is the trainer through her
victories. Spain's honoris vindicated only in that she made strenuous
effort to retain her possessions.
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she found she could not maintain it
with all the resources and defensse
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this brave effort is it to be conceded
her honor is satisfied, for she retires
from the conflict having lost her best
ships and stripped of her most
valued colonies.
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forth, as it were, more than conqueror. As a defender of principles
upon which she came into existence
as a nation she has maintained her
position well. The ready response
of her sons in the call "to arms,"
and for the "sinews of war," is a
sure indication of ability to meet
exigencies. As a fighting power
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Numukr 9

It augers well for Hawaiians, and
indicates their ready acceptance of
the situation—as those who best
understood them said they would —
that they are organising to discuss
subjects deemed advisable in their
interests upon which to memorialize
the Commissioners while here.
At their first open session held in
this city the claims <>f the Chinese
were presented In ;i delegation and
advocated by ex-minister Hatch.
If Inline opportunity presents itself
other sessions for open discussion
may be held, though the work of the
Commission is done in closed sessions upon petitions or memorials
presented) and upon subjects of
The Law Commission.
their knowledge and personal obserThe visiting Commissioners have vation.
lost no time since their arrival. They
Flag Raising Day.
held a preliminary meeting vvith the
local members the first day and orThe long looked for event has
ganized tor business in the Execu- transpired, and August 12th, 1898,
tive building the day following, for passes into history as the day on
the consideration of various subjects which the national ensign of hitherto
of importance vvith reference to the independent Hawaii gave place to
laws for our future government. A the "Stars and Stripes" and she
hurried but very profitable trip was become a part of the United States
marie to principal points on Maui, of America.
and to Hilo, Olaa and Kailua, on
As the time drew near for the
Hawaii, for personal observation of
the needs of the islands for their official transfer of sovereignty the
development under the new rela- thought of making the day one of
tions, and for conference with the great public rejoicing, as had been
people to learn their views.
planned for, gradually
It is needless to say that their re- somewhat
to
a due appreciation ot
gave
way
cordial,
ception throughout has been
and their impress on till one of con- the solemnity of the occasion and
fidence. Notwithstanding their short led ihe people to fully commend the
stay at the different points visited, it decision of the responsible party, or
is telt that much good has been ac- parties, to confine it to a strictly officomplished and truth seed has been cial ceremony of democratic simplisown in Hawaiian minds to disabuse city. Not only did memories and
them of the absurd idea, put forth sentiment crowd all joyous thought
by designing parties, that the annex- from mind as the Hawaiian flag was
ation of these islands was only done slowly lowered and our band playunder the pretext of a war measure, ed the national anthem "Hawaii
the real intent being to disposess the Ponoi," but it modified the volume
Dole government of power and then of cheer that greeted "old glory" as
restore the Queen. A question on it rose in its place to the strains of
this point by a "doubting Thomas" the "Star Spangled Manner" by the
in the royalist stronghold of Wailuku Philadelphia's band. In place of
brought out a reply from Senator the cheers which many expected'to
Cullom. that carried with it no un- give they found themselves subject
certain sound, in which he assured to emotions which dimmed not a few
the questioner and all others con- e\ es with teats ; not that they regretcerned that so long as the United ted to see the "emblem of the free"
States endured the Hawaiian Islands borne on the breeze as the Hag of
would form part of that nation. this la ml, with the feeling of security
This 'was repeated again at other it assurred to all, and its guarantee
of material progress, but, as it were,
points.

a passing sigh for "what might have
been."
The strictly official ceremonies
thus carried out also commends itself in that no offense was given,
nor could any be taken by opposing
Hawaiians. The reference to the
"native sons of Hawaii" in the invocation offered by Rev. Mr. Pearson, as also that in Minister Sewall's
speech to those "whose father's land
this was," was kind, appropriate
and uplifting.
The salutes of parting and of welcome, as the flags exchanged places,
or the display of fireworks in the
evening, was not the rejoicing over
a vanquished race, but a welcoming
in to the larger fold and sisterhood
of States.
Disappointed

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New Comers.

Cjuite a number of passengers arrivtd
by the steamers of last month expecting
to find opportunities numerous, now
that annexation had been accomplished,
to "get in ofi the ground floor and grow
up with the country," as the saying is.
Few, if any, had any knowledge of the
islands, their possibilities, conditions, or
requirements—further than their landing
was conditional upon possessing $50,
The general idea that it was a new
country —as doubtless it was to them
was sufficient excuse for American rest
lessness to "move west." The finding
of Honolulu to be no new town but a
well built and orderly city, with all
avenues of trade well represented and
fully occupied; the government lands
adjacent to town not available for selectors and none at all at first hand for
speculators was a serious surprise. The
idea of a limitation to the saloon busi
ness, or the necessity of a license to
trade under was deemed an unjust imposition that would soon be a thing of the
past when "Uncle Sam. took charge.
It is to be expected that an influx of
people will follow annexation. The
Islands have been so extensively adver
tised before the people of the United
States, since the time of our overtures
for "closer union," that it must follow
as a natural matter of course, but it is
unfortunate for all concerned when
intending settlers will not post themselves upon the conditions of things
here before emigrating. While the posst
bilities of the Hawaiian Islands doubtless
has much yet to be developed, it is a field
that calls for capital and brains, not
muscle or wits alone. Persons coming
here should have sufficient means to
turn themselves with while looking over
the field and waiting for opportunities.
Hawaii is no different in this respect
than many other places, unless it be that
having no bridge across the pond one

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cannot walk away when he pleases if the
right thing don't turn up at the right

time.
Mr. J. F. Brown, agent of public
lands, set forth in the Advertiser of
August 27th, a statement respecting
government lands, etc., in which it was
shown that it would be some months
yet before new sections could be opened
up, from the necessity of surveys and
the construction of new roads to them.
L.inds contiguous lo existing roads
were taken up. It is learned that some
of the fraternal bodies are sending forth
cautionary advices.
Stock Exchange.

Following the business methods ol
older and larger commercial centers
Honolulu is to have its Stock Exchange
and Board of Brokers, for the alleged
belter protection of all*parties interested
in the buying and selling of stocks and
bonds, of which there has been consider
able activity for some months past, with
a steadily improving market on a large
list of the leading corporations, mostly
plantation.
This fact and the floating of several
new concerns have naturally centered
public interest in the subject, and the
movement has been aided by the pres.
ence of one familiar with Stock Boards
at San Francisco.
It is significant too that enquiry is
being made at this time upon the status
of Hawaiian stocks and securities for the
benefit of Eastern Brokers.
While there is doubtless much of a
speculative character in stock transactions there is also its investment opportunities to be considered, and any intelligent lUting of values by experts, which
comes within the scope of an exchange,
does the public a service. The known
character of the officers of the organiza
turn is an assurance of honest dealing,
dispite the fears held by some that it
will eventually drift into speculative
buying on margins. Any attempt at
irregularities, "watering" stock, or other
shady transactions should find speedy
exposition at the hands of the Exchange,
to insure it long life, prosperity and
enjoyment of public confidence.
Exceedingly high tides have been

noticeable along the western shore of

Another Big Sugar Estate.
The untiring manager of the Oahu
Kriilway and Land Co., Mr. Benjamin
F. Dillingham, is erecting another
monument to his enterprise in the cons ilidalion of plantation and grazing
interests in the extensive and fertile
lands of Waialua, Oahu, for the establishment of a still larger sugar plantation
than the Ewa, or 0 ihu concerns, as it
will embrace the Halstead plantation,
the Sylva and Kawailoa ranches, the
Gay and other lands whereby some
gO,UQO acres can be devoted to cane.
The concern will incorporate at $3,fiUo,-(100 and h large portion of the slock is
already subscribed lor. Flowing water
is available for a large part of the lands
and a. number of artesian wells are
already sunk on other portions, now
largely devoted to rice culture. Castle
& Cooke are named as the agents, and
it is hoped to secure W. J. Lowrie of
the Ewa Plantation as its manager.
Fall of Manila.
The day following signing the protocol
at Washington the attack on Manila was
made and forced it to capitulate, fortu-

nately, with but small loss of life. The
seaward fortifications were engaged by
Admiral Dewey's ships on the morning
of August 13th. Half an hour later Genl.
Greene advanced with the Colorado's on
the left of the city and within an hour
the first Spanish colors in the trenches
fell. Genl. McArthur with the Second
Brigade met more resistance on the right.
Genl. Anderson pressed on Malate from
the South as the Spanish were driven
out by the shells from the ships, and the
file of the IKth. Infantry and Utah Artillery, and which was finally carried by
the Colorado's and California's. By
noon the white flag was hoisted and by
four p. m. the surrender to Genl. Merrit
was complete and he took possession of
the city. The Americans had nine killed
and forty wounded, while the Spanish
loss is estimated at 120 killed and 600
wounded.
The Honolulu Rapid Transit and
Land Co., Ltd., is shaping itself for
business, having accepted its charter as
amended to meet the views of the
cabinet, and elected the following officers
to serve during the ensuing year: L.
A. Thurston, president; J. B. Castle,
vice-president; J. A. Gilman, secretary;
J. H. Fisher, treasurer; J. A. Kennedy,
auditor. Mr. C. G. Ballentyne has been
selected as its manager.

Oahu of late and considerable damage is
reported to several properties fronting
along the beach at Waikiki. An unusually unsettled barometer leads to the
supposition of its indicating a heavy
storm in progress at some distance from
Rev. Dr. Wm. Kincaid, pastor elect
the islands. The natives are said to
consider it as foretelling volcanic dis- of Central Union Church is expected to
arrive on the 14th, inst. by the Moana.
turbances on Hawaii.

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EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Astoria, Oregon, Aug. 6, IH9t*.
After being two weeks on the way
from Honolulu, my wife and self are
quietly lodged at the home of our son,
Dr. J. S. Bishop, in this pi cc. Astoria
is a town of some MOt people, near the
mouth of this vast Columbia river. It
lies along a steep hill side, which comes
down to the water's edge. The main
street, next to the hill side is mostly
built over the water on piles, as also are
two or three parallel streets below it. A
rather amphibious town. There are
many fine residences along the very
steep streets running up the hill side to
heights of 200 to ''00 feet. These are
said to be fine views over the summit of
the ridge, looking into Young's River

Valley.
Going along Commercial, which is the
principal business street, the buildings
are mainly of wood, but there are a large
number or good brick or stone stores,
built upon piled foundations, with the
strong current of the river running
around them. A line of electric cars
traverses this street, laid upon heavy
planking over the water. This building
where I write, at this moment quivers or
sways with the tremor of a passing car.
Small vacant lots are pointed out on
each side of the streets, valued at $5000
each, in which one sees only open water
six or eight feet below.
The hillside above would furnish
abundant material for filling out these
spaces; but they await the building of
a seawall herealter. The remains of the
ancie it forest of cedars and firs are still
on the hillside, some doubtless of the
same trees which Peter Corney saw
when he camped on this shore more
than eighty years ago among the Clatsop Indians.
Astoria has little or no commerce,
notwithstanding its location near the
mouth of this great river which drains
imperial provinces. All the marine commerce centers at Portland, 110 miles
above, where the railways terminate.
Only in May last, an excellent track was
opened to Astoria along the south bank
of the river, connecting with the main
system at Goble, where the cars from
Portland are ferried across the Columbia
to Kalama, to run to Tacoma, Seattle
and Vancouver. This new line gives
promise of bringing at least a portion of
the great wheat traffic to the mouth of
.the river.
This railway, however, extends a few
miles farther down the bank, to an ex
tensive tract of level land, just at the
head of the great breakwater, where
are now the villages of Flavel and
Warrenton. The R. R. company have
there erected extensive wharves and

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fore, that the coming commercial city region appear to be mainly in the broad
will grow up a few miles bzlow this, fertile valleys A peculiar feature of
where it has space to expand. I hope some of the bluffs, was the very regular
to write about that locality, and the and even stratification of the lava
streams, which had evidently poured in
breakwater, a little later.
The principal business done at Astoria great fluidity and copiousness from sucis that of canning salmon, and its pros- cessive eruptions of a magnitude, comperity depends upon the amount ot fish pared with which the greatest Hawaiian
caught during the running season. The eruptions were Lilliputian.
We had a hazy view of the snowy
fishing season is about to terminate.
1 had the opportunity yesterday to wit- cone of Mt. St. Helens, as steep as Koko
ntss the working of a cannery, from the Head.
In Portland we had also a
landing and weighing of the great fish glimpse of a part of Mt. Adams. Mt.
from a catcher's boat, to the varnishing Hood was hidden by the smoke of
1 should say forests. In passing Mt. Shasta on the
and labelling of the cans
that in an hour from the boat, their flesh 2nd inst, the smoke was too dense to see
is inside the sealed cans, undergoing more than a mile in any direction. We
their final cooking. The moments of could see only the narrow ravines up
the expert workmen are very rapid. which we were swinging, among the
Heads, fins and offal all go into the river summer resorts and fountains of what
a few minutes after landing, a great was doubtless a lonely region. That
waste of fertilizer as well as ot some was a long climb of 1500 teet to Sisson
food.
on the Shasta upland.
Then plunging
Greatly increasing crops or runs of down into the hot Shasta Valley, through
salmon are considered certain in the the broad graintields at the head of
next and following years, from the many Klamath river.
millions of young fish recently sent
In this lowei region, still 1800 feet
down stream from the hatcheries above. above the sea, among broad plains, as I
It is thought that the ancient fruitfulness sat in an observation car, we encountof the river will be restored, when in the ered a hot wind, apparently of at least
upper streams the fish would crowd each our blood heat, irritating to the lips, yet
other out of water. It takes four years not wilting in effect, as warm air comafter the young fish six inches long are monly is. Leaving this noble section at
sent to the sea, before their marvellous Horn brook, we struck the Siskiyou
instinct sends them back, not only up mountain where three powerful locomothe same river, but up the same branch tives dragged our train of fourteen cars
where their infancy was spent. They for eighteen miles of loops and tunnels
come up to spawn, weighing twenty to and trestles up an ascent ofover 2000 feet
forty pounds. Where in the wide ocean to a divide splendidly clothed with forest.
they wandered and fattened during those We swiftly bowled down similar curves
four years, no one has yet discovered. on the other side, 2132 feet of descent in
How can such an accurate homing in- seventeen miles to the still finer valley
stinct be attributed to any molecular of Rogue River. There the broad grain
arrangement of the nervous system of fields seemed to cover level space of
the fish ? It defies materialistic philo- fifteen miles in width to fifty miles in
sophy. It tells ot a super material or length.
spiritual structure in which the instinct
This was Southern Oregon. An iminheres, and becomes inherited.
pression was given of neater farming,
At Astoria, this river spreads into an and of more attractive homes than we
expanse of from four to ten miles in saw in Northern California, especially
width. Below this, opposite Fort Ste- in the Sacramento Valley. There, but
vens, across Baker's Bay is fifteen miles. little paint seemed to be used on buildThe hills of the northern side are dim in ings, even in villages. Those in Oregon
the distance. For twenty miles above, were more generally painted. As the
the river is several miles in width, its following morning, we passed down the
deeper channel marked by a line of red Willamette Valley, there was perhaps
buoys, and another of black on each side, less apparent neatness. But the valley
for guidance in the frequent fogs. Above was evidently a rich agricultural region,
it is seldom that the full bteadth of the filled with grain fields, hop yards and
stream is visible from the boat, owing to orchards.
My impression thus far received is
the many slender islands, miles in
length, which divides the channels.
extremely favorable to the material and
The banks we saw to be generally social future of Oregon. The people
steep, often perpendicular bluffs from 100 was evidently of a moral and stalwart
to 300 feet high, half hidden by lofty firs class, with much of culture. The reor the more bushy cedars. The vast sources of the State are undeveloped.
rolling hillsides above, were almost It is in its infancy. Only the very richentirely a wilderness of lofty forest, fully est of its valleys and uplands have begun
half of which had been destroyed or to be settled. It will yet contain from
thinned out by the numerous fires. Here twenty to thirty fold its present populaand there on the Washington hillsides, tion, and is destined to be a state of
farms were visible, but scarcely any on imperial dimensions and wealth.
That it will be a State of advanced
the Oregon side, The settlement of this

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Christian character may reasonably be
expected. God's word, as the decades
go on, will more and more be studied
and obeyed; His Sabbaths be honored,
and His worship bccherished. Christian
morality will be increasingly cultivated.
The generations will grow into generally
higher and purer social and civil life.
Oregon is plainly destined to become a
powerful Christian State, and a great
light of Christian civilization on these
eastern shores of the Pacific.
Our
beloved Hawaii stands in the forefront
of that redeeming civilization, which
shall help to uplift the vast Mongolian
races out of their spiritual darkness. It
is a great thing that we shall have an
imperial Power like Oregon behind to
support us.
I had the great satisfaction this week
of a days intercourse, in the fine city of
Portland, with our honored brother Rev.
A. N. Fisher, whom we all learned to
love during his two years residence in
Honolulu a while ago. He desired
loving remembrance to the good people

of Honolulu.

S. E.

Bishop.

More Steam Lines.
It is already seen that steam lines are
to rapidly increase in the Pacific, and
travel to and fro designates Hawaii nei
as the power ofattraction. An Eastern
corporation to maintain a line of four
first-class steamers, Honolulu and Manila figuring as objective points in their
route, is said to have placed their order
with the Cramps for special boats for the
service. A Seattle line is inaugurated,
with several chartered steamers, the first
of which will be due shortly, touching
first at Hilo.
The islands have suffered much in
convenience during the withdrawal of
the Australia from her regular monthly
trips to and from San Francisco, and
stands ready to welcome her to the
service she resumes this month.

The improvement of Union Street by
the change from the rather sharp angle
at the Monsarrat premises to a graceful
bend and widened more particularly at
this section from properties sacrificed on
both sides of the street is quite marked,
and it has removed from the city what
was perhaps its most dangerous tho
roughfare.
Oahu College will begin its fall term
this month, opening on the 6th. Its
faculty, and the special lines of study to
which each will be devoted, given on
the front page, gives evidence of its
progressive and thorough educational
provision for the young people of these

islands.

FLAG RAISING CEREMONIES.

[September, 1898

an Government.
The Admiral commanding the United
August 12th, 1898, was made memor- States naval forces in these waters will
able in annals as the day on which the proceed to perform the duty entrusted to
official transfer of Hawaiian sovereignty him."
Following these speeches the guns
to the United States occurred, and the belched forth the farewell
salute to the
national ensign of Hawaii gave place to Hawaiian flag, afttr which the Hawaiian
the "Stars and Stripes," thus sealing band played "Hawaii Ponoi " Then a
the compact of enfolding these islands in brief lull ensued, adding new solemnity
the sheltering and fostering care of that to the ceremony, and the flag was slowly
lowered for the last time from the central
great nation whose watchword is liberty. staff of the Executive building.
The morning broke showery, but as
At a signal from Admiral Miller just
the clay advanced the tropic skies smiled at the noon hour, to the strains of the
with sunlight and fleecy clouds drifted "Star Spangled Banner" by the Philalanguidly westward through the gentle delphia band the American flag was
ness of the trade breeze.
hoisted in its place, and simultaneously
Due preparation for the important smaller ensigns were hoisted on the
event had been made at the Executive poles of the corner towisrs, and the idenbuilding and grounds. Over the front tical flag which Blount hauled down
steps and extending out to the driveway from the Judiciary building in 1893
was erected an extensive platform for arose again in its place.
the principal actors, officials and disMinister Sewall then rose and read
tinguished guests, which was appropri- the following
ately decorated. Seats on the balconies,
PROCLAMATION.
in front of the building and on the lawn
were provided for the general public.
"To the Government and the people
About ten minutes before noon Presi of the Hawaiian Islands:
dent Dole appeared on the platform,
"By the terms of the Joint Resolution
amid cheers, and took his place with the by which the cession of the Hawaiian
members of his cabinet on the Ewa side Islands and their dependencies to the
of the middle aisle. Minister Sewall United States is concluded, it is provided
and Admiral Miller came next, followed that until Congress shall provide for the
by the staff officers, Consul Haywood, Government of Hawaii, all civil, judicial,
Captains Wadleigh and Book, Col. and military powers exercised by the
Barber and other officers, who took seats officers of the existing government are
on the opposite side.
to be vested in such persons, and to be
Prayer was offered by Rev. G. L. exercised in such manner, as the Presi
Pearson, following which, Minister dent of the United States shall direct.
Sewall and President Dole standing and
"In the exercise of the power thus
facing each other, carried out the cere conferred
Resolu
upon him by the
monies of transfer of sovereignty as tion the President hereby Joint
directs
that
follows;
the civil, judicial, and military power in
Minister Sewall presenting the joint
question shall be exercised by the Officers
resolution of Congress, said:
of the Republic of Hawaii, as it existed
President,
certi
I
present
a
"Mr.
you
just prior to the transfer of sovereignty,
fied copy of a joint resolution of the
to his power to remove such
subject
Congress of the United States, approved
officers and to fill vacancies.
President
on July Bth, 1898,
by the
"All such officers will be required at
entitled 'Joint Resolution to provide for
once to take an oath of allegiance to the
the
Hawaiian
to
the
annexing
Islands
United States, and all the military forces
United States.'
be lequired to take a similar oath
will
This joint resolution accepts, ratifies
and all bonded officers will be required
confirms
and
on the part of the United
to renew their bonds to the Government
States the session formally consented to
the
States.
and approved by the Republic of Hawaii of "TheUnited of the
Minister of Forpowers
President Dole said: "A treaty of eign Affairs will, upon the transfer
of
made,
union
been
and
political
having
the sovereignty and property of Hawaii
the cession formally consented tc by the
to the United States necessarily cease,
Republic of Hawaii having been accepted so far as they relate to the conduct of
America,
States
I now, diplomatic intercourse between
by the United
of
Hawaii
in the interest of the Hawaiian body and foreign powtrs.
with
in
and
full
confidence
the
politic,
"The municipal legislation of
honor, justice and friendship of the Am- except such as was enacted for Hawaii,
the fulerican people, yield up to you as the filment of the treaties between that
of
the
of
the
representative
government
country and foreign nations, and
United States, the sovereignty and pub such as is inconsistent with theexcept
joint
lie property of the Hawaiian Islands "
resolution, or contrary to the ConstituMinister Sewall in reply said:
tion of the United States or to any exist"Mr. President; In the name of the ing treaty of the United States is to
United States, I accept the transfer of remain in force till the Congress of the
sovereignty and property of the Hawaii United States shall otherwise determine.

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"The existing customs relation! ol
Hawaii with the United Stales and with
other countries, are to remain unchanged
till Congress shall have extended the
customs laws and regulations of the
United States to the Islands,
"Under these various provisions, the
Government of the Islands will proceed
without interruption.
Harold M. Si. wall,
[Signed
Envoy Extraordinar) and Minister
Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America.
Honolulu, H. 1., August 12, IS!)8.
After reading ihe proclamation Mr
Sewall turned to the people and said:
"Fellow countrymen: I congratulate you
on the consummation this day records,
a consummation not a change, the inevitable consummation of the national
policies and the natural relations between
the two countries now formally and
indissolubly united.
"Inevitable as has been this union,
we may rejoice that it will take its place
in history with the awakening ol the
American people to a sense ot their responsibilities among nations, in that
splendid process of events begun at Manila and which has now embraced these
Islands in its broad sweep.
"You are no strangers to your coun
trymen across the sea. hound to them as
you are by the achievements of their
sons and brothers here, and by all tinactivities that make up a country's life.
You are no strangers, certainly not in
the momentous present. For as itcomes
to every nation in the dread ordeal of
war to test the loyalty of all its sons and
the devotion of all its friends so they
have tested you, tried you and found
you true —when you refused to listen to
the suggestions of the selfish and timid,
and at your peril, offered up all that these
Islands had to offer, as a sacrifice on
the altar of devotion to a country you
had not yet the right to call yom own.
"And your countrymen can never forget that this loyalty and devotion and
the opening of hearts and house to our
soldier boys that followed this, was the
loyalty, the devotion and the hospitality
of Americans, though this were sweet
indeed, but of men who sought to be
Americans and had been denied, of men
who founded a state for the purpose of
admission to the American Union and
had been denied, of men who presented
this strange spectacle to the world that
they stood ready, as you gentlemen
about me today, to give up office, and
power and personal emoluments and
glory, for the simple dignity of American
citizenship. Even as you have given
up a flag you love, and surrendered the
sovereignty of these beautiful Islands,
that Hawaii may take her place, however
humble that place may be, in the protecting ciicle ol sovereign American
States.
"This is the consummation you wit-

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73

ness today, which you and your child
ren's children will have the right to
celebrate, and let there be no mistake as
to its meaning.
It means the triumph
of no party or faction among you, the
opportunity for no personal glorification
or personal resentment, the confirmation
m power of no authority over you that
shall not commend itself to the sense of
fairness and of justice of the representatives of the American people, but rather
the burial of past prejudices, the obliteration ot narrow divisions and the ultimate political advancement of the hum
blest citizen over whom this flag shall
float.
"But it is not for you to rest content
in the enjoyment of free institutions. It
is for you to help maintain them, to
maintain them in the spirit they will be
extended to you, in the spirit you have
sought them, in the spirit of fraternity
and equality, in the spirit of the Constitution itself now the supreme law of
your land, to establish justice, to ensure
your tranquility, to piovide for the common defense, to promote your welfare,
and to secure the blessings of liberty to
yourselves and your posterity.
"This is the work before you my
countrymen and I bid you advance to it.
Hand in hand may you go, you of the
home race with those whose father's
land this was, and whose generous
virtues have won lor thtm the regard of
all mankind. Hand in hand may you
go with them as they carry with them
their unfaltering love of country into the
broad plane of American citizenship.
"Advance to the uplifting and up
building of this land to prove it worthy
to share the Destiny of the Great Re
public.
"Empire may wait indeed, but no
hand save his who holds in the holiow of
his hand the fate of Nations can stay
that destiny:
"God bless you my countrymen !
"(rod bless the United States ot Am
erica !"
The oath of allegiance to the United
States was then administered by Chief
Justice Judd to President Dole as "Pies
ident of the Republic of Hawaii, now a
territory of the United States" and to
Minister Cooper, Smith, Damon and
King and the ceremonies of the daywere over.

Additional to the large enterprise on
Molokai established a few months since,
the recently formed Honolulu Sugar Co.,
to prove the productiveness of the tract
beyond MoanaluH, and the projected
extension of the Waialua plantation
referred to elsewhere—there is a new
plantation being established at Nahiku,
Maui, and the long comtemplated Lanai
Sugar Co. has become an incorporated
fact. A new tract ot land on Kauai is
also spoken of as likely to be laid under
tribute m the near future.

—

Lopevi again an Active Volcano.
Tungo i.on the island of Ambrym, of
the New Hebrides group of islands, was
the scene of a terrifying natural phenomenon in July last. The British
gunboat Mildura has made report of an
eruption of the volcano of Lopevi and of
the destruction wrought by heavy earthquakes and terrific downpours of rain,
such as in the knowledge of natives and
white men on the islands had never
before been equalled.
The inhabitants of not only Ambrym,
but all of the New Hebrides group, were
panic-stricken. The islands shook to
their foundations and many thought
they would sink into the -iea.
Ihe seismic disturbance was prefaced
by a southeast gale, which gradually
developed into a hurricane. Houses
were blown down and nearly all of the
lighters on the beach wrecked by high
surf. Rain fell in torrents. Suddenly
the sky darkened
It grew blacker at
every moment until about 2 o'clock p.
m., when it was so dark on Ambrym
that people could not see their way
about except when the lightning flashed,
as it did every few seconds.
Natives huddled together in their huts
and the traders and settlers took to cover.
The earth commenced to tremble, slighly at first, but with rapidly increasing
pulsations, until timbers of the light
frame dwellings creaked, split and parted.
The motions were in waves, then would
change to upheavals, as if the earth was
being forced upwards by steady blows
from a terrible force below the surface.
Gradually the earthquakes grew less
severe. Volcanic sand and ashes com
menced to fall and fearful noises were
heard from the direction of Lopevi. At
the end of about ten hours ashes covered
the island to the depth of several inches
and no sooner had they ceased falling
than ram set it. Seven inches fell in
twenty-four hours and for three days
it rained at intervals of six hours, and
the downpour was like a cloudburst.
It was discovered that Lopevi was in
active operation, having burst up through
its crater after hundreds of years of
inactivity. The mountain is 5000 feet
high, and burning lava was streaming
down its sides when the Mildura, which
subsequently reported at the island, left
for Sydney.
The New York Regiment, assigned,

temporarily, for garrison duty at hono
lulu, have established themselves in
camp at Kapiolani park.
The additional troops originally designed for Manila, which arrived by the
fine large steamships Arizona and
Scundia. have received instructions to
disembark at this point and wait further
orders. The vessels proceed on to Manila.

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74

RECORD OF EVENTS.
Aug

2nd.—Ex (jueen] Liliuokalani

returns by the Gaelic from her lengthen
ed stay abroad. Departure of the trans

—

ports Rio and Pensylvania for Manila.
—The mortuary report for last month
shows a total of T5 deaths, of which 13
were Hawaiians.
3rd.—Arrival of the Philadelphia, with
Admiral Miller and staff, on his flag
raising mission.
4th, The remaining transports, Peru
and City of Puebla continue on their
voyage.—Much speculation as to the
flag raising ceremonies and the day on
which it will take place.
6th.—Arrival of the St. Paul with
South Dakota, Minnesota and Colo
rado Volunteers. A fine drill was had
ashore in the afternoon, and toward
evening they pitched tents on the grounds
in front of the drill shed.—A native
draymen at work in hauling coal from
discharging vessels was instantly killed
by a lump falling on his head.
Bth.—Feast day for the 5/. Paul's
Boys in Blue.— Return of the Waialeale
reporting no new territory discovered.
9th.—Funeral of private Wm. Patton
of Co. G., Nth Infantry, from the M. E.
Church. —Visiting troops break camp
and march to their ship, having enjoyed
theii outing.—The transfer of the sover
eignty of the islands is announced to
take place on the 12th. Murmurs of
disappointment are heard at its strictly
official character, as giving no opportunity for enthusiastic demonstration.
10th.—The St. Paul with her troops
leave for Manila.
11th.—The Waterhouse stores, so
long on the water front move into the
Waverley Block, Bethel Street, and
have an attractive opening.—Quiet wedding of Clarence H. Cooke to Miss Lily
Love; Rev. H. Isenberg officiating.
12th.—Annexation consumm ited by
the official transfer of sovereignty and
the hoisting of the American flag at
noon. The afternoon was taken up by
swearing in officials.—Christening ceremony at Minister Sewall's at 5 p. m.—
Elaborate display of fireworks at the
Executive grounds during the evening
followed by a reception and ball.
Uth. —Arrival of first detachment of
New York Volunteer Regiment and
corps of engineers per steamer Chas.
Nelson, for location here.
15th.—The new military hospital at
Independence Park has its opening, with
Dr. Griffiths in charge and Mrs. Lemon
as chief nurse.
17th.—Arrival of the Mariposa with a
welcome mail and crowded with passengers and freight.—Law Commissioners
Cullom, Morgan and Hitt arrive.—Sud

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den dc»th of Mrs. Hocking.—Stmr.

Lakme arrives with another detachment
of the New York Regiment.—Wedding
of Chas. A. Bon to Miss R. Johnson, at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs Cranwell.
18th.—The Moana from the Colonies
en route for San Francisco carries away
a Urge list of Passengers.—The Sharp
shooters have a disbanding banquet at
Progress Hall.
19th. The Doric brings news of
Spain's acceptance of the U. S. terms
of peace.—Seventy eight steerage passengers arrive seeking chances.
20th.—Brilliant reception at the Lega
tion by Minister and Mrs. Sewall to the
visiting Commissioners, very largely
attended.
22nd.—The Commission leaves per
Claudine for Maui and Hilo. —The Cabinet declines Ewa Plantation's petition to
increase their capital stock to $5,000,000,
but consents to $3,000,000.
23rd. —Liliuokalani leaves for Hilo by
the Kinau.—The Mohican in leaving
port for San Francisco grounds on the
middle bank, but is helped off without
damage by the tug.
25th.—Steps taken' to form a Stock
Exchange and board of brokers.
26th.—A colony of agriculturists and
horticulturists arrive by the S. N. Castle
to locate at Pearl City, Ewa.
27th.—The troopship Arizona, the
largest steamship in the Pacific, arrives
from San Francisco with some 1200
men on board. She docked at the Pacific
Mail wharf next morning. The Alliance
also arrives with another detachment of
New York regiment for this place.
28th.—The Commissioners and accompanying party return from their visit
to Maui and Hawaii, a hurried but profitable trip.
30th.—Movement among Hawaiians
to memorialize the Commission upon a
recognition of their rights and suffrage.
—A committee of ladies take charge and
feast the troops per Arizona in fine
style at the Executive grounds.
31st. —The Commission holds their
first open meeting in this city. Mr.
Hatch appears before them in behalf of
Chinese.—Companies E. and F., N. G.
H. Regulars, are retired from active
duty.—Unusually high tides does much
damage to beach properties at Waikiki.

—

Marine Journal.
PORT OF HONOLULU, AUGUST.

13—Br sh Vincent, Brice, from Newcastle.
14—US Transport Chas Nelson, Anderson, from San Fran
—Am bk Colusa, Ewart, from Newcastle.
15—Br ss Kelgic, Kinder, from Chinaand J»l an.
17—Am ss Mariposa, Hayward, from San Fran.
U S Transport l.altme, KletgaarH, from San Fran.
—Am schr Jessie Minor, Whiti.ey, from Eureka.
—Am bk Alden Besse, Potter, from San Fran.
18—Brss Moana, Carey, from the Colonies.
19—Br ss Doric, Smith, trom San Francisco.
20—Am bktn S G Wilder, McNeil, from San Fran.
21—Am bktn W H Dimond, Nilson, from San Fran.
—Am sh lacoma, Davies. from San Fran.
22 E iza Miller, Christianson, from San Fran.
23 Am bk Endeav »r, McAllef, from Port "I ownsend.
—Am bk S C Allen, Johnson, from San Fran.
—Am bk Fresno, Underwood, from Nanaimo.
34—Am schr Esther Buhne, Anderson, from Eureka.
26 -Am bktn S N Castle, Hubbard, from San Fran.
27 Br bk Genl Gordon, Worrall, from Newcastle.
—U S Transport Arizona, Barnesson, from San Fran.
—U S Tiansport Alliance, Hardwick, from San Fran.
—U S s Philadelphia, Wadleigh, Irom Hilo.
28—Am bkin Wrestler, Neilsen, from Puret Sound.
Ant bk Harvester, Beck, from Newcastle.
SO—Br ss Glengylc, Hill, from Yokohama.
—Am brgt John I) Spreckels. Christianson, fmSan Fran.
31—Am schr t S Holmes, Johnson, from Port Blakeley.
—Br ss Miowera, Hemming, from the Colonies.

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DEPARTURES.

-

1 Am bk Martha Davi>, Friis, for San Fran.
2—Br ss Gaelic, Finch, for China and Japan.
3—Jap stmr Kec Lung Maru, Tarao, (or Yokohama.
i—U S Transport Peru, Frie'e, for Manila.
—U S Transport City of Puebla, Goodall, for Manila.
for Vancouver.
Br m Aorangi,
fl—Am stmr Morning Star, Bray, for San Fran
—Br bk Otterspoo), Kcid, for Astoria.
—Br ss Warrim.io, Hay, for the Colonies.
9—Am bk C D Bryant, Colley, for San Fran.
10— U S Transport St Paul, Hays, for Manila.
—Am schr Repeat, Olsen, for Grays Haibor.
11—Am schr Allen A. Scharge, for Port Townsend.
—Haw bk Mauna Ala, Smith, for San Fran.
—Br ss Glenfarg, Selby, for San Fran.
16—Am bk Seminole, Taylor, for Port Townsend.
16—Am bk Chas H Kenny, Anderson, for Port Townsend.
—Br ss Belgic, Rinder, for San Francisco.
17—Am ss Mariposa, Haywood, for the Colonies.
18—Am stmr Chas Nelson, Anderson, for San Fran.
—Br ss Moana, Carey, for Sin Francisco.
—Am schr Lizzie Vance, Hardwick, for Port Townsend.
22—Br ss Doric, Smith, for China and Japan.
Is.
—Am bktn Planter, Dow, for
22—Am schr F X Wood, Hanson, for Port Townsend.
Kletguard,
for
San
Fran.
Lakmr,
—Am stmr
—Am bktn Amelia, Wilier, for Port Townsend.
Krancisco.
-USS
for
San
Mohican,
Book,
23
—Am schr Robt Lewers, Goodman, for Port Townsend.
—U S S Philadelphia, Wadleigh, for Hilo.
24—Am schr Reaper, Young, for Port Angeles.
27—Am bk Alden Besse, Potter, for San Fran.
80—Hawbk Andrew Welch, Drew, for San Fran.
31—Br ss Glengyle, Hill, for San Fran.
—Am bk Kate Davenport, Reynolds, for Port Townsend.
Br ss Miowera, Hemming, for Victoria.

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BIRTHS.

HOLLINGER—In this city, on August 2, 1888, to the
wife of T. Hollinger, a son.
YON HOLT—In Honolulu, August 11, to the wife of H.
M. yon Holt, a son.
HOCKING-In this city, August 17, to the wife of Senator
Hocking, a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

W.
NOBLITT—IOHNSON—In this city. August 8, Dr.Ray.

S. Noblittand Miss Berna S. lohnson, of Idaho.
G. A. Pearson, officiating.
COOKE—LOVE—In this city, Aug. llth, at the residence
of the bride's mother, by the Rev. H. Isenberg. Clarence
H. Cooke to Miss Lily Love.
this city, Aug. 17th, by the Rev.
BON-JOHNSON—In
G. L. Pearson, Chas. A. Bon.lo MUs R Johnson.
SORENSON—NICHELSEN— In this city, Sept. Ist, «t
St. Andrew's Cathedral, by the Rev. Aleaander Mackintosh, Olaf L. Sorenson to Miss St. Clair Franca Nichelsen.

ARRIVALS.

DEATHS.

1 Am sch Robt Lewers, Goodman, from Port Townsend.
—Am bk Sea King, Wallace, from Newcastle.
2—Br ss Gaelic, Finch from San Francisco.
B—U S S Philadelphia, Wadleigh, from San Fran.
—Am bk C F Sargent, Haskell, from Newcastle.
4 Br ss Aorangi, Hepworth, from theColonies.
—Am schr Lizzie Vance, Hardwick, from Newcastle.
5 I Am schr E. K. Wood, Hanson, from Newcastle.
B—U S Transport St. Paul, Hays, from San Fran.
—Am bktn Planter, Dow, from Laysan Island.
7—Br ss Warrimoo, Hay, from Vancouver.
—Am bk Andrew Welch, Drew, from San Fran.
—Am schr Eric, Roos, from Chemainus.
B—Haw stmr Waialeale, Mosher, from I-avsan Is.
—Am bktn Amelia, Wilier, from Seattle.
Ill— Br ss Glenfarg, Selby. from Yokohama.
U—Am schr Concord, Hansen, from Seattle.

BETTERS—In this city, Augnst 18th, Agnes Winnifred,

infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Betters, aged six
months.
HOCKING—In this city. August 17, May M.Hocking,
aged S«, the beloved wife of Senator Alfred Hocking.
NOTT— Id this city, August 18, Mrs James Nott, aged
6*5 years.
HOFFGARD— At Waimea, Kauai, August 19, Helen
Isenberg Hofigard, aged 14 months, youngest child of
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hoffgard.
19, of consumption, Rev. S.
KANAI—In this city, August
Kanai, a native of J tpan, (recently of Hana, Maui.) aged
39 yean.
GALL—In this city, August 80th, of measels, Blanche,
daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John C. Gall, aged 7 years.

THE FRIEND.

Vol. 56. No. 9.]

HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONoi.ri.r. H.i
page it devoted lo the inter*** of th* Hawaiian
Board of MUsion*, and the Kditur, appointed by the
Board, i* renponwbl* for u» content*.

(his

Rev. 0. P. Emerson.

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received from Rev.
A
dated,
Kekela
Papeete, Tahiti,
James
1898,
whither
he had gone
Ist,
June :.
for rest.
partly
on
business
and
partly
The aged Kauwealoha was with him.
According to instructions, Kekela was
looking for a vessel, which he might
charter for bringing his family to Honolulu. Kekela speaks of the marked
courtesy with which he was treated on
the voyage to Tahiti. He took passage
on a Danish ship, the captain of which
gave him a free passage, refusing to take
any compensation whatever from the
old missionary.
letter has been

War in Ponape, and Henry Nanpei in
a Spanish Prison.
News has come to us of the breaking
of war in Ponape and of the imprisonment of Henry Nanpei by the
Spaniards. At the time the information
came, he had been a prisoner at Colonia,
the Spanish garrison, for a month. No
reason is given for the high-handed act
excepting that Mr. Nanpei is a Protestant, and will not abjure his faith for
that of the Roman Catholic church, and
that, as a Protestant, he exerts his
influence towards the maintenance of
the Protestant schools and churches
established so long ago by the American
missionaries before their expulsion from
the island in IS.iO.
Mr. Nanpei has been acting in a dual
apacity. As the accredited agent of the
A. B. C. F. M., he has had the charge
of the mission work on the island. He
came naturally in the position, for he
was for years associated with Rev. Mr.
)oane in the care of the Theological
and Normal training school on the
sland; on the removal ot Mr. Doane
and the expulsion of the other missionaries, Mr. Nanpei continued to be a
eligious leader to the people.
The Spaniards at the same time, seeing
that he was a man of influence, secured
his services to help keep the peace during
the troublous times of the establishment
of their power on the island; while endeavoring to stop the fighting which
lately broke out between the Catholics
and the Protestants on the little island
of Maute, and extended to other parts of
the group, he was invited on board the
Spanish gunboat and made a prisoner.

75

It it the old story of the dominating
power of the Roman Catholic church
in Spain, and the arbitrary use of temporal power to exclude other religious
orders.
This late attempt to put down the
Protestant party in Ponape and abolish
their worships, was begun before the
fall of Manila. The Roman Catholicadherents were incited to threaten and
finally attack the Protestants. But
before they had achieved their purpose
the triumph of the American arms in
the Philippine and Ladrone Islands
at Manila and at Guam—caused a
change in the dreams of the Ponapean
garrison. They hastened to hide their
treasure even to the emptying of their
ships. The channel buoys were destroyed; a canal was dug into the mangrove
thickets that reach out into the water.
through which the ships were drawn
towards the shore. A great hole was
dug in the earth as a hiding place for
the garrison, into which it might escape
from the American marines, who were
imminently expected. Here our infor
mation ends. We intend to publish a
fuller statement of the facts in our next
issue.

—

The Carolines.

out

In the press dispatches outlining the
down by the President as a
basis for peace negotiations, no mention
has been made of the Caroline islands,
though the cession of an island in the
Ladrone group is required. This omis
sion seems to require explanation. It
was announced weeks ago that the
Monterey, on her voyage to Manila, was
expected to take possession of the Caro
lines, from one of which, Ponape, our
missionaries, in I**9, after occupation
for forty years, were expelled by the
Spaniards and their flourishing work
broken up. At the date when the President's terms were announced no information had been received as to what the
Monterey had done, and possibly this
may account for his silence on a point
of peculiar and vital interest to many
Americans. We prefer to take this view
of the matter for the present. But the
point must not be lost aight of in the
multitude of other pressing considers
tions. If there is a spot of earth outside
of the long recognized dominions of
either power to which this country has
a right prior to that of Spain it is the soil
that has been reclaimed from savage
heathenism to Christianity by the lives
and labors of the devoted men and
women who in 1852 occupied the Carolines in the name of the American
churches. A great wrong was done
when they were driven out. Spain, after
ong haggling, paid $ 17,500 for the
terms laid

destruction of their property at Ponape.

But the wrong will not he repaired until
they have full liberty to resume their
work. Upon this w= believe the American people will strenuously insist. Certainly they should do so. The Outlook.

Appeal to Business Men.
The Goiul Bonk tells us that men are
known by tht ir works. VVe doubt very
much whether the hard labor of the
Hawaiian Evangelical Association receives the proportional shaie of popular
attention which it merits. The annual
report just issued is a valuable and
interesting document, but it is fair to
presume that not more than eight out of
ten of the business men of the country
will give the report careful perusal.
The year has shown progress in all
departments, hut the necessity of the
hour seems to be equipment to turn out
a more advanctd native ministry. The
Hawaiians are certainly making the best
of what is placed at their disposal. With
the progress of the country, the educational facilities should keep peace.
In this connection the North Pacific
M ssionary Institute demands the attention of the Gjd fearing business man as
well as the philanthropist. The princip-tl of the Institute says: "In the present
changeful condition of society at the
Islands, industrially and politically, it is
difficult to forecast the future.
But
whatever future conditions, it is certain
that for the present, there is urgent
need, not only of maintaining the Institute in its special work ol training a
native ministry for the Hawaiian
churches and mission fields, but above
and beyond this, more adequate provision must be made for such advanced
instruction and training as the new
times demand. The entire abolition of
vernacular schools, the rudimentary
character of the public school instruction
in Knglish, the conflicting interests of
different sects and nationalities, demand
in the Hawaiian ministry a fuller equipment for this service.
Another associate in the work of the
Institute writes: "It is evident that the
school should be better equipped for its
work. The crisis has already been
reached. The work of the past year has
suffered from defective classification of
students and lack of teaching force. If
no change is made, the loss next year will
be even greater. The men who are now
applying for admission are the choice
young men of the country—graduates of
Kamehameha and Lahainaluna schools.
The natural effect of their coming will
be to draw others from the same schools.
To what extent this will be true, will
depend much on what these first young
men derive for themselves. If they can
be effectively trained and inspired for a

noble life's service, the effect will be
contagious and powerful. But if they
find in the Institute an equipment infer
ior to that of the schools which they
have left, and fail to get the instruction
for which they are* fitted, they cannot
be expected to show much enthusiasm
for it or to he anxious to bring others
into it."
While the business men of the street
are not supposed to be active mission
aries, the religious condition* among
Hawaiians ougnt not to be loieign to
their thoughts Theie are might" few
men who fail to recogour* that God
rules and who are without i kindly led
ing toward those actively engaged in
work especiall)
advancing religious
among Hawaiians. It would be fitting
for them to make response to the educational necessity appeal from the workers
in the field. -Evening Bulletin.

Forthcoming Books.

The wrangling in the Senate about
Hawaii has at last ceased, with the an
nexation

Septmbr, 1898.

THE FRIEND

76

ot the islands by the United

States. Few persons have been more
enthusiastically in favor of this consummation than Miss Mary H. Krout, whose

long cherished hope of securing an
appointment as special war correspondent from that island was finally realized

when the Chicago Inter Ocean yielded
its prejudices against employing a woman
in that capacity and decided to avail ltsell
of her sci vices. Miss Kraut's departure
for Honolulu was delayed for some time
on account of an accident which resulted
in a setiously injured ankle. But her
determination to accept the ottered posi
tion was unshaken, and she set out upon
her hazardous journey on crutches and
in open defiance ot her physicians and
friends. It was not however, until allci
the outbreak of the revolution that she
reached her destination. In the begin
ning Miss Krout's sympathies were
altogether with the natives and their
queen, but a fuller knowledge of existing
conditions resulted in a complete change
of view, and she soon became a warm
friend ol the Provisional Government
and, later, an ardent advocate of annexation. Her book, Hawaii and a Revo
lution, to be published in the early
autumn by Messrs. Dodd, Mead and
Company, is the outgiowth of several
months' residence in the Sandwich
Islands. While a considerable portion
of the volume is devoted to a study ot
the politics of the country, about which
Miss Krout had unusual opportunities of
obtaining information, it contains for the
most part her personal experiences, descriptions ot the beautiful islands and
their products, and brief sketches of the
native and foreign residents and their
mode of living. Notwithstanding that
several books about Hawaii have been

issued during the past few years when it
Sixth—On the singing of the protocol
has been so much in the minds of the hostilities will be suspended and notice
people, the somewhat pecu.iar conditions to that effect will be given as soon as
under which Hawaii and a Revolution possible by each government to the comwas written lend to it an especial interest, menders of its military and naval forces.
and the book does not seem in any
estentiil particular to have been tore
Funnu Advertisements.
Stalled.— Tht Book ma n.
Curiously worded advertisements,
The many friends here of Mrs. Owen winch are funny without intent, are
Visger, (sister of Mrs. J. T Waterhonse) common in the London papers, it W)uld
will be interested to learn that she has
written another book, entitled The Story seem. A c >ntemporary recen ly offered
Hawaii, which has been published by a prize for the best collection of such
of
(he London house of
Harper and Broth- Announcements, and the following is
ers. From a press notice at hand of the the result.
work, it apparently deals with revolution
"Annual sale now on. Don't g > elseary times and incidents leading thereto,
where to be cheated —Rome in here."
and gives descriptive chapters als" of
"A lady wants to sell her piano, as she
climate, scenery and products, of which is
going abroad in a strung iron frame."
subjects her several years residence here
"For
Sale A pianoforte, the property
gave her intimate knowledge.
of a musician with carved lcj;s."
"Wanted A rgom i>y two gentlemen
Dr. E. S. Goodhue's forthcoming
about thirty fed long and twenty feet
book entitled Hawaii First, copiously
broad.
illustrated from views by the author and
"Lost—A collie dog by a man on
sketches by Nast will probably be heard Saturday evening answering to
Jim with
liom soon. It is to be published by ,1 brass collar round his neck and a
Chas. Scribner's Sons, and critics he- muzzle.
speak for it a flattering reception. The
"Wanted -By a respectable girl, her
hook was prepared during the Doctor's passage to New York; willing to take
resider.ee here at the islands, during care id children and a good sailor."
which time tew knew that it was the
Mr. Brown, furrier, begs to announce
special object ot his visit and sojourn, in
he will m ike up gowns, capes, etc.,
thai
of
a
Chicago syndicate,
the interest
for ladies out ot their own skins."
—Selected.
Terms of Protocol.
The protocol which was signed at
Washington, August 12th, by Secretary
Day on behalf of the United States, and
M. Cambon. the French Embassador,
on behalf ot Spain, provides as follows:
First—That Spain will relinquish all
claim of sovereignty over and title to
Cuba.
Second—-That Porto Rico and othel
Spanish islands in the West Indies and
an island in the Ladrones, to In- selected
by the United States, shail be Ceded to
the lattei.
Third —That the United States will
occupy and hold the city and bay ol
Manila, pending the conclusions of a
treaty of peace, which shall determine
the control, description and government
of the Philippines.
Fourth—That Cuba, Porto Rico and
other Spanish islands in the West In
dies shall be immediately evacuated and
that commissioners to be appointed
within ten days from the singing of the
protocol, meet at Havana and San Juan
respectively to arrange and execute the
details of the evacuation.
Fifth—that the United States and
Spain will each appoint not more than
five commissioners to negotiate mid
conclude a treaty ot peace. The commissioners are to meet at Paris, not lattr
than the Ist of October.

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