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BISHOP CONTENTS. i'ac.h Armenian Horror* of IVrscrulioii Liquor License Reform Tha Opium Pill A Useful BoailMM 1 if*Correspondence Between M> Romanes and Mr Oulick Armenian Maaaaare* Mrs. Catherine March Whinny Fnlarged Liberty tc the l* queen Confidence in Hawaiian Finances Death of John I. Waterhouse Minister Willis and the I'th January Kindergarten Training rradnate* Important lax Reform 1^ •'Jj « Piaa Apple- Canning Record of I- vent Marine Jout nal ' ''' * Hawaiian Hoard A Plan f«.r Restricting tin- Liquor Traffic L> A. Thurston's Reply to Greiham The LagHUive Session ARMENIAN HORRORS OF . 1M 1 j |!l JJ * ■*> * ''--'—-^ ■ * ■=■» •■ -* PERSECUTION. The details of the massacres and plundering of Armenian Christians, even in the more mitigated tonus personally witnessed by the American missionaries, shew that the Turkish authorities have systematically incited mobs of fanatical Moslems, to rob, slaughter and destroy their Christian neighbors, both men and women, with the accompaniment of unspeakable outrages. Ollicial reports from commissions sent to learn the facts, prove a 5,000 deaths, and as many more are believed to have been slaughtered in various parts of Armenia, all by the instigation of Turkish officials. Many times that number are robbed of all their possessions, their houses burned, themselves homeless, in rags and starving in the dead of winter. The majority of the sufferers are the less enlightened Christians of the old Gregorian Catholic church. But many thousands of them are earnest and intelligent Bible Christians, who have learned and embraced the truth from the numerous missionaries of the American Hoard. Among them are hundreds of able and devoted Armenian preachers and teachers educated in the various mission colleges and seminaries. Their Hible enlightenment has spread among the Gregorian Christians, and has greatly elevated their religious condition, so that among their priests and people are also considerable numbers of earnest and devout Christians. It is upon such a people that those horrors of Moslem persecution are visited. What a vivid realization these present excesses of murder and cruelty convey of whatPaul described in the Bth of Romans: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or peisecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril or sword? Even as it is written 'For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheepfor the slaughter.' May the blessed assurance that follows also be fulfilled in the souls of those suffering Armenian believers: "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." It seems not unreasonable to hope that all those sufferings of Armenian Christians will not be in vain; but that a better day for the Moslem ridden population of Asia Minor is soon to dawn, as the fruit of those tribulations.. Liquor License Reform. While exceedingly anxious that the present Legislature should go forward to effective action for the diminution ot the present immense drunkenness, especially among the- native Hawaiians, we are far from sanguine in the hope ot any immediate radical action in this direction. The opposition is immense from the large capital so long profitably invested in this murderous business, which destroys men, body and soul, by wholesale. How shall the followers oi Christ best work with Him for the destruction of this great "work of the Devil," the Liquor Traffic in Hawaii ? It will 17 Number 3 in time be destroyed. Can we not hasten thai end ? We can pray and we can labor for it. We can endeavor our utmost to day to gain some legislation for the restriction and diminution of the power of the Saloons. Nothing is more essential than such reform for saving the fast dwindling native race from extinction. Nothing is more rapidly decimating this poor people than the drunkenness which so prevails among them. It disables their industry. It keeps them in poverty. It saps their health. It is the parent of vice among them. Is this evil work to be continued, in order that a few wholesale dealers may continue Iheir iniquitous gains ? Will not our present excellent Legislative body see their way clear to an effective restriction and diminution of this evil ? The Opium Bill. As expected, the Hill to license the sale of Opium was one of the first to be introduced in the Senate. It was vigorously denounced by Senator Waterhoufce, but vv.is passed to a second reading, its opponents believing that it was better to discuss the question. We are glad to believe that the measure will meet little favor in the Legislature. Under the present prohibitory law hardly any use the fascinating drug except Chinese who had become habituated to it before arriving here. To license it means the spread of the vice to .11 classes of the people, with an especially deadly effect upon the native Hawaiians as proved by past experience. A Useful Business Life. Mr. Alexander 11. Young has now retired from the managership of the Honolulu Iron Works. He has exercised the management of this immense establishment for a long period of years with the highest ability and success. To Mr. Young's mechanical genius, inventive and business ability, more than to those of any other individual, are due that splendid development and perfection ofour Sugar Machinery to which Hawaii has attained. Mr. Young retires from the business with the highest regards of his employees, and with an ample competency as the fruit of his labor. �18 [March, 1896. THE FRIEND. Correspondence Between Mr. Romanes Christian evidence, I have written out a few thoughts which I enclose with this. and Mr. Gulick. They only suggest certain methods of approach to the subject which seem to I From the Bibliottieca Sacra. I me helpful in reaching right conclusions Since the article by Mr. Gulick on If a fuller statement of my thoughts on "Christianity and the Involution of Ra- any point is desired, I shall be very willtional Life" and our introductory note to ing to give what I can, though I have it were in print, the preliminary corres- the feeling that my best thoughts are pondence which called it forth has come crude compared with what is accessible in such a center as Oxford. into our hands with permission to make to ymi "Still I know there are some advanit public. The case is so interesting tages in 'isolation,' and a missionary that we can render no greatei service to has some sjiecial opportunities for certhe truth than by availing ourselves 6f tain lines of direct observation. "If I knew what part of the subject the privilege. Under date of December '!■>, 1890, was engaging your thought, I should Mr. Romanes wrote to Mr. Gulick a possibly be able to make suggestions somewhat lengthy letter, devoted lor the that would avail more, even if I am not most part to matters relating to a dis- able to give any new light. I shall becussion he was then carrying on with very glad to compare notes on any point. "Yours truly, Mr. Alfred Russel Wallace, and in which Mr. Romanes, in support of his side of John T .Gii.ick." the contention, was making free use of Soon after this correspondence, it is material furnished him by Mr. Gulick. evident from passages in Romanes' After concluding the strictly scientific volume entitled "Darwin and After part of the letter, Mr. Romanes turns to Darwin," published in 1892 (pp. 11l thoughts which were even then upper- I IN), that his views were undergoing most in his mind, and writes as follows: important modifications. Instead ol "FoT a long time past I have been maintaining then, as that formerly, meditating upon the possibility of put- natural science was "a virtual negation ting to you a question which I have ol God," he says: feared you might deem unpardonably "Like all previous advances in cosmoimpertinent, and this in both senses of logical theory which have been wrought the word. But on this Christmas day by the advance of science, this litest and I cannot avoid the 'cumulative' tempta- greatest has been that ol revealing the tion. My only excuse is the twofold constitution of nature, or the method ol statement that the question is not put causation, as everywhere the same. But from any merely idle curiosity, and that it is evident that this change, vast and it is put on account of the very great to all appearance final though it be, value which I attach to the extraordinary must end within the limits of natural analytical powers of your thought. causation itself. The whole world of "The question which—for my own liie and mind may now have been an benefit alone -I want to ask is. How is nexed to that of matter and energy as it that you have retained your Christian together constituting one magnificent belief? Looking to your life, I know dominion, which is everywhere subject that you must have done so conscien- to the same rule, or method of governtiously; and, looking to your logic, I ment. But the ulterior and ultimate equally know that you cannot have done question touching the nature of this so without due consideration. On what government as mental or non-mental, lines of evidence, therefore, do you personal or impersonal, remains exactly mainly rely ? Years ago my own belief where it was. Indeed, this is a question was shattered -and all the worth of life which cannot be affected by any advance destroyed—by what have ever since ap- of science, further than science has peared to me overpowering assaults from proved herself able to dispose oferronethe side of rationality; and yours is the ous arguments based upon ignorance of only mind I have met with, which, while nature. For while the sphere of science greatly superior to mine in the latter is necessarily restricted to that ofnatural respect, appears to have reached an causation which it is her office to explore, opposite conclusion. Therefore I should the question touching the nature this like to know in a general way how you natural causation is one which as of necesview the matter as a whole ; but if you sarily lies without the whole sphere of think the question is one that I ought such Causation itself: therefore it lies not to have asked, I hope you will beyond any possible intrusion by science. neither trouble to answer it, nor refuse Such being, as it appears to to accept in advance my apology for *me,* the pure logic of the matter, the putting it. proof of organic evolution amounts to "George J. Romanes." nothing more than the proof of a natural Mr. Gulick's reply was written from process. What mode of being is ultiOsaka, Japan, March 7, INS) I. The part mately concerned in this process—or in of it relating to the subject in hand is as what it is that this process ultimately follows: consists—is a question upon which "In response to your inquiries as to science is as voiceless as speculation is my views concerning the main lines of vociferous" (pp. 413-414). * In his earlier volume entitled "A Candid Examination of Theism," by Physical, published in IN7B, Mr. Romanes had written: "Forasmuch as I am far from being able to agree with those who affirm that the twilight doctrine of the 'new faith' is a desirable substitute for the waning splendor of'the old,' 1 am not ashamed to confess that, with this virtual negation of God, the universe to me has lost its soul of loveliness; and although from henceforth the precept to 'work while it is day' will doubtless but gain an intensified meaning of the words that 'the night cometh when no man can work,' yet when at times I think, as think at times I must, of the appalling contrast between the hallowed glory of that creed which once was mine, and the only mystery of existence as now I find it,—at such times I shall ever feel it impossible to avoid the sharpest pang of which my nature is susceptible." It is as gratifying as it is significant of the trend of modern thought, to learn that this noble mind came at last to see the truth more clearly as foreshadowed in his posthumous volume "Thoughts on Religion," reviewed in our last number. After perusing this volume, one is not surprised to learn from Canon Gore, bis spiritual adviser, that Mr. Romanes "returned before his death to that full, deliberate communion with the church of Jesus Christ which he had for so many years been conscientiously compelled to forego." It is significant, also, that a few clays after her husband's death, Mrs. Romanes wrote to Mr. Gulick, telling how Mr. Romanes was engaged in literary work until an hour betore his death, and then adds: "His unselfishness and patience during these two years was something marvelous; and during the last few months he bad seen his way to facing many difficulties, and God had given him light and help." ARMENIAN |LETTER I ROM MASSACRES. MRS. DR. SHEPARD.] The following letter to her sister, Miss Lucy Andrews of Manchester, N. M., is from the pen of the d.voted missionary jihysician, Mrs. Fanny Andrews Shepard, M. D., of Aintab, Syria. Two earlier letters by Mrs. Shepard on the same subject have been printed in the Hawaiian Star; also one by her husband, Dr. Shepard, in the P. C. Advertiser. Mv Dear Sister: —Last week's mail reached us five days late. This week the papers were sent to us without any letters. It is very hard to be thus cut off from the outside world and have no regular and reliable tidings of what is being done concerning Turkey, and the frightful condition into which the coun- �Vol. 54, No. 3.] try has fallen. Time drags on, and still the reign of terror continues. Some most unjust arrests have occurred of innocent men coming from outside places to Aintab and terribly beaten and im prisoned or sent to Aleppo on accusation of their having come from Zeitoun. That is the only city that has resisted the Turks, and being in the mountains where defense is comparatively easy, after taking the garrison there, it has held out several weeks. Hut 34,00(1 troops are said to be collected about it now, and we daily expect to hear of its extermination or something worse. The villages all through that region have been devastated, men killed and women and children left to starve Ol worse—the oft repeated story of Sassoun massacres. Three hundred women and children were driven from those villages into poor Marash, which is half destroyed by lire and what people are left are starving. These wretched creatures were housed in one of the two remaining churches there, huddled together and are calling for bread. When we hear of the terrible woe that reigns throughout the land, the condition of Aintab seems comparatively comfortable. But it makes our hearts sick to see the hundreds of poor homeless creatures crowded into the church school rooms in rags and filth, where they get a scanty meal of bread in the morning and cracked wheat in the evening, and at night have nothing but a mat to sleep on and a scant covering of an old quilt or rug contributed by their neighbors or collected from the church floor. The poor, pale, sicklychildren, many of whom will die before the winter is over. Besides these homeless hundieds, there are hundreds of others who are yet staying in the wretched hovels that have been stripped of everything but the food laid up for the winter, which the plunderers, in their haste, left partly or wholly untouched. Such families are obliged to remain in their own houses and their condition is only one degree less pitiful than that of those at the church refuge. Hundreds are living on their poor relatives, only to improverish them the more. Meantime, no Chris tian, even of the very few who have their workshops, can venture out to work in them. Several have made the attempt, only to be beaten and driven home. This week four such men were killed. A mob had started from the lower city where the fanatical rabble are waiting like wild animals to attack Christians again, when they can get a chance. These poor men, who had returned to their work in the market, were attacked and killed before the soldiers could or would save them, About the same time, in another place, soldiers fired their guns in front of a Christian house, reported to their commander that they had been fired on by the men in the house, who were in time THE FRIEND. arrested and sent to prison. The latter had not any firearms or other weapons even, for the Christians who had any such preparations for self defense were all disarmed by the government several weeks ago. Such affairs are frequently occurring since the first great massacre. Most of the thousand and over arrested and imprisoned at that time have been gradually released, but a number yet remain lor trial, especially prominent men who defended themselves at that time, or are under suspicion of the gov* eminent for having done so. Oh ! how long is this condition of things to go on ? The European powers have made things a thousand times worse than they were by the course they have taken. It is pitiful to have the jieo|)le ask us Week by week: "Is there nu hope, not a single ray of light ?" They can not understand why America (as well as the other Christian nations) does not come to the rescue. I never expected to see such misery and despair. I never realized how bad the world is— how wicked and devilish mankind in the nineteenth century can be. These poor, simple-minded people with childlike faith are crying in their distress day and night to the God of all power, and as no answer comes their hearts grow faint and some are ready to despair. Morning and afternoon the churches are filled with suppliants. I wish you to make a special plea for our needle workers. A contribution for the most needy of them would be such a lift for my poor crushed heart. Mrs. Catherine March Whitney. This aged friend has passed away, at the close of a complete and wellrounded life of Christian benevolent activity. For nearly fifty years this honored lady has been one of the most prominent residents of Honolulu, and esteemed by all classes. She was for thirty-five years a leading member of the old Bethel Church, and a strong friend and supporter of Dr. and Mrs, Damon. Mrs. Whitney for many years of the was Recording Secretary Woman's Board ot Missions, and Treasurer of the Stranger's Friend Society. Het benevolent public spirit and practical wisdom made her a leading helper in good works. For the past few years she had been laid aside by chronic illness. A happy release has given her rest. Three years more would have completed her half century of union with her honored husband, Henry M. Whitney, who is the oldest missionary's son resident here. 19 Enlarged liberty to the Ex-queen. President Dole has addressed the following communication to Mrs. Dominis "FxECI'TIVE Ik'ILDING, ) "Honolulu, Feb. 7, 1896. ) "Madame: "With the advice of the Cabinet, I take pleasure in modifying the restrictions placed upon your freedom at the time ot your release from confinement. "Until further notice, only the observance on your part of the following conditions will be required by the Govern- — ment. "Not to leave the Island of Oahu without the consent of the President or a member of the Cabinet. "I desire to express my appreciation of the good faith with which you have observed the requirements of a former letter. (Signed) "Saneord B. Dole. "Mrs. Liliuokalani Dominis, "Washington Place." Previous orders restricted her from leaving her house at night without written consent; also, from "having political meetings or other gatherings at your residence or attending such meetings elsewhere." It was deemed sufficient to trust her discretion in respect to meetings. The ex-queen is still on parole, but practically free, with the exception above named. Confidence in Hawaiian Finances. In an address to the Senate on the 21st, Finance Minister Damon made the following important statement:— "For myself personally I have been connected with this office for nearly three years, and from the manner in which the public have subscribed for our bonds here in our own community I have been highly gratified. Up to the present time, from our own resources here in these islands there has been subscribed something over $540,000 for our own bonds; and when a community will have faith in any government, a government whose resources are somewhat limited and where they see everything that is going on in connection with the Government, and will come forward and subscribe for over a half million in bonds, it has given me a great deal of encouragement to continue in the handling of the finances, and if we continue in the conservative manner in which we have acted for the last three years with the continually increasing improvements, I am certain that it is only a matter of a short time until our indebtedness will be largely decreased; for we are now showing steady advance" Our earnest promoter of Kindergarten A special collection for the benefit of work, Mrs. H. C. Coleman, is moving for the establishment of a Normal Class the persecuted Armenians was taken in that work for Hawaiian young women Feb. 23, at the Central Union Church amounting to over $200. in Kawaiahao Seminary. �20 THE FRIEND Death of John T. Waterhouse. Our whole community, and especially the Central Union Church, of which he was one of the most active members, were shocked and deeply afflicted by the death on March 2nd, of this greatly beloved and esteemed citizen. Mr. Waterhouse grew up among us from boyhood into high mercantile eminence. He was a man of exceptionally pure and elevated character, of strong and sound judgment, and of the greatest diligence and fidelity to every duty and trust. Still in the prime of life he has really died of overwork in consequence of excess of labors resulting from the settlement of his father's estate. Mr. Waterhouse was for many years Superintendent of the C. U. Ch. Sunday school, also a most valued Deacon. His public prayers were fervent and ap propriate. He was for sometime a member of the Council of State, and for a short time the temporary President of the Board of Health, of which he has long been a judicious and active member. Our deepest sympathies go out to the bereaved sister and brothers, and especially to the honored widow and the eight children. Three sons pursuing education in Eastern colleges have yet to learn of their loss. "Christian" Evangelists. During the past three weeks, there have been laboring in the "Christian" church with Pastor Garvin, the Rev. J. A. L. Romig, and his musical coadjutor, Otis Harrel. Their daily evening meet ings have been well attended. It is to be hoped that many wandering sinners may Jhrough their labors become savingly turned to the Redeemer. Like all of his sect, Brother Romig lays extreme stress upon the importance of immersion. Hawaii's First Constitution. A series of interesting lectures have been given at the Y. M. C. A. Hall under the auspices of that Association. The one of most permanent interest was the very valuable account by Chief Justice Judd, of the first Constitution of Hawaii, promulgated by King Kauikeaouli, in October, IK4O. The lecture was printed entire in the Evening Bulletin. Probably few persons here were aware that such a constitution had existed. It was a wonderful result of only twenty years of Christian enlightenment. Like Magna Charta to Britain, it was the earliest clear landmark of the progressive Liberal franchises attained in the Hawaiian State. [March, 1896. Minister Willis and the 17th January. Kindergarten Training Graduates. Much has been made both here and in American papers of the refusal of U. S. Minister Willis to participate in celebration as a public holiday of the anniversary of the overthrow of the Monarchy, the event to which the Re public of Hawaii owes its existence. While we hold the event and the day in the highest honor, it appears due to the Minister to observe, that it seems too much to expect that he should participate in honoring the event. It was his painful duty two years ago to fulfil the commission of President Cleveland, and to declare the overthrow of the monarchy to have been an unjust act accom|>lished by the display of United States naval force. He accordingly demanded of President Dole that he should restore the Queen. After such a demonstration as that, how could this diplomat now join in celebrating as glorious the set which he officially denounced as iniqui tous ? It was certainly a curious dilemma. Our Government will readily tolerate some peculiar action in the U. S. Representative under the very singular circumstances. On the afternoon of February 19th, at Emma Hall, were held the graduating exercises or Miss Kastman's Class of Kindergarten Teachers, which had been conducted during the past year and a half under the auspices of the Kindergarten Association. Miss Eastman is an accomplished expert in that branch of instruction, and her class of select young ladies have worked hard and acquired great proficiency in the mysteries of Froebel's admirable system of training infant minds. The Hall was gracefully decorated; a large assembly of friends of the work were present. During the afternoon the handiwork of the graduates was on exhibition in the adjoining rooms, and was much admired, as illustrating the lessons in form, color and construction through which the baby minds are pleasantly The Military Force of the Repoblic. By Minister Cooper's statement to the Senate on the sth, it is learned that the Military force of the Government (excluding volunteer companies) consists of 11 officers, 26 non-commissioned officers, 3 musicians, and 75 privates, in all 110 men. The sum of $126,000 was passed as their cost for two years. It is remarked that with such a force maintained, their services in war are unlikely to be called for, while without such a force, there would be constant insecurity, in the present state of public affairs. Besides this force always on duty, there is a thoroughly drilled and equipped body of several hundred volunteers prompt to answer to a call. Interesting Relics Sold, Last week, Auctioneer Morgan held a two days' sale of several thousand pieces of table ware, silver and cut glass, which had belonged to the table services used in the Palace by various monarchs. A majority of the pieces had the Royal monograms, especialy that of Kalakaua. These brought fabulous prices as souvenirs. For a silver center piece $550 was paid by Mr. Theo. H. Davies. Kalakaua's Austrian helmet was purchased by Miss Kate Field of journalistic fame, for $17. H selection of table ware and other royal curios was reserved for the Bishop Museum. enticed. The Exercises were in part a series of "Hall" songs, sung by the class. Two Fssays were read, one full of thought by Miss Laura Piles on "Religion in the Kindergarten." Miss Pires is a daughter of the able Madeira exde who helped found the Portuguese Mission in Hawaii. Miss Ozawa read an essay on "Play" as the foundation of all Kindergarten work. This essay indicated a rare degree of intelligence and culture in the graceful Japanese lady, the more remarkable that she is from the peasant class, formerly educated in Fort Street School, but receiving additional culture in Tokio. Miss Ozawa has taught the Japanese Kindergarten the past year. Short addresses were made by Mrs. Dr. Hyde and Mrs. H. C. Coleman, after which Diplomas were presented to the following young ladies: the Misses Frances Bindt, Mildred S. Kinney, Ito Ozawa, Laura S. Piles, Flora M. Smith, Caroline Snow, Ella L. Thrum, and Isabel F. Tarbell, Certificates of proficency were also given 10 the Misses Abigail Aikue and Nellie Kahnila. Several of these graduates have enjoyed years of practice in Kindergarten teaching. A full supply of trained teachers is thus now ensured for the present needs of this expanding work. After several years of successful and acceptable administration, during which a splendid gymnasium and other improvements have been added to the Y. M. C. A., General Secretary Corbett has retired from that office to engage in business. A new Secretary lias been sent for. U. S. Minister Willis has announced his intention of leaving in a few days for a visit to his home in Louisville, Ky. He takes the furlough of sixty days to which he is entitled. We cordially ex press the hope of his return to his post in due time. �Vol. 54, No. 3.] Important Tax Reform. The Finance Minister has proposed, and the Legislature appear to approve, a most important change in the Tax Law, by changing the date of assessments from July Ist to January Ist. This will enable the assessors to place some proper valuation on the immense sugar crops, which by July Ist have been completely removed and are non-existent. As the result of that abuse, the Sugar Plantations composing two-thirds of the wealth of the country have hitherto been assessed at not more than one-third of their actual value. Cases have been known where the assessed valuation has been exceeded by the annual dividend made. Hereafter these rich corporations are likely to pay more nearly their fair proportion of the public burden. Pine Apple Canning. E'he statement is published that Mr. meluth's Cannery at Waikele, Ewa, ,iped 500 cases of canned pineapples last year, and that fair prices were obAlso that a larger plant is being ovided, with the expectation of shipng 5000 cases the coming season, his is good news. lined. RECORD OF EVENTS. Feb. Ist.—Capt. F. S. Dodge is banquetted by his Company, the Sharpshooters, at the Arlington, in honor of his return from abroad on public service. 3nd.—Death of Mrs Jane Kberhardt, mother of Mrs. Robt. Grieve, at the advanced age of seventy-eight years.—The City's mortuary report for the past month scores 50. 4th.—Arrival of the Coptic, en route for the Orient, with news of the late strained relations between sundry foreign powers having promise of peaceful solutions. —President and Mrs Dole and party return from their tour of Hawaii. 7th. —The U. S. S. Boston leaves for the China Station. —Zimmerman the champion bicyclist pays Honolulu a pop visit en route to the States, from the Colonies, in his tour of the world.— President Dole removes all restrictions on Mrs Dominis' freedom save that of leaving the island without permission. Bth. —Col. Fisher's selected team of 50 men from the National Guards of Hawaii to complete against a like team of San Francisco militiamen in a rifle contest, shot off their score at the Makiki range this afternoon, and reached 2009 points; an average of-10.18 per man. The California team, as was learned subsequently, reached only 1939; a difference of 70 point in our favor.—Punahou delighted a Lrge audience at the Y. M. C. A. hall in "An Evening with Tennyson." Prof. Hosmer gave a brief essay on the THE FRIEND. 21 life and works of the great poet and was followed by readings and Solo and Quartette songs by several of the teachers and advanced pupils. 9th.—Sudden death of Jas. Kelso, steward of the IF. G. Irwin, from heart trouble. llth. Meeting of joint committee of the W. C. T. U. and Y. M. C. A.and others interested met in the Association parlor to discuss plans to control the liquor traffic and modify its evils, with the view of preparing a bill to this effect. A strong comrpittee was appointed torepresent the above bodies before the temperance commission of the legislature. —Arrival of U. S. S. Adams to relieve the Bennington. 13th. Konohi: Chinese New Year's day.—Death of Mrs H. M. Whitney, after a long illness, aged seventy years, and a resident of these islands since about 1851.—The G. W. dc Long Post of the G. A. R. takes a circus benefit which netsthemsl,l 18. 13th.—\r acht Spray taken charge of off Waianae and brought to port, and the Captain and a young man for whom a warrant of arrest has been chasing around the country for sometime is placed in limbo.—The Kilohana Art League held a reception at their hall in honor of W. H. Hilliard, artist, and his sister Mrs Anna Trumball, which was very generally attended in our art and society "Circles." I Ith.—Arrival of the Mariposa, with a number of distinguished passengers. Private Elvin of Company B. in practice at their rifle range, made the possible score of 50, never before reached in these islands. In recognition thereof he has been promoted to a Sergeantcy. Kamehameha Girls' 15th. —The School gave I concert at Independence Park for the benefit ofKohala Seminary, which was highly successful, reflecting much credit on Miss Clymer, the musical director. IGth. —Rev. J. A. L. Romig, the Evangelist, and O. R. Harrel, musician, begin a season of revival services at the Christian Church.—Funeral of the late Mrs H. M. Whitney, from the family residence, King Street, largely attended. —Arrival of the belated Miowern, en route for Vancouver, having had to put back to Sydney for machinery repairs. 17th.—Opening day of Mr. W. W. Dimond's Store, in the yon Holt block, King Street; a spacious and attractive — — - establishment. 18th.—Graduating exercises at Emma Hall, of the Kindergarten training class under Miss Eastman, with an address by Mrs. Hyde, president of the Association, and Mrs. H. C. Coleman, promoter of the work.—Reception at the Chinese Church by the Woman's Board of Missions to the Chinese ladies of the city. —Leap Year ball at Independence Park, promoted by a number of the leading ladies of the City, proves to be quite a successful social affair. 19th.—Regular session of the Legis" lature convened with appropriate cere* monies in the Executive building. President Dole's message dealt principally with internal affairs, recommending public improvements in various parts of the islands, necessitated by an increasing commerce and the steady development of the country, for which a loan will be required.—To the surprise of many residents the Bennington leaves port just before the opening, for target practice at Lahaina. 20th.—Afternoon reception of Minister and Mrs. Willis to General Warfield and party which was largely attended. In the evening a parade and review of the First Regiment N. G. H. was held in his honor ~t the drill square, at the success of which the U. S. Army officers expressed themselves Agreeably surprised. 21st —Arrival of the Australia from San Francisco and return of the Bennington from Lahaina.—The two houses of legislature shape themselves early for prompt attention to public business. Minister Damon outlines much of the proposed work.—New England dinner at Haalelea Lawn, for the benefit of the W. C. T. U. and its maiden ally, the V's, passed off very satisfactory, despite the threatening weather, and realized a handsome sum. 22nd. —Beretania Tennis Club celebrate the opening of their new club house by an "at homj" to their many which occasion the friends, for premises were tastefully decorated. Successful balloon ascension and parachute jump by Prof. Price, at Ramond Grove. 2 Ith. -Contractor Lincoln secures the contract to re-build the Opera House, destroyed the early part of last year by fire, and proceeds immediately with the work.—In the Legislature, Senator Brown introduced his bill to license and regulate the traffic of opium in .these islands. An effort was made to kill the bill at this first stage, failing which it went to the printing committee. In the house the committee's recommended design for the great seal was submitted, and subsequently considered and referred back for certain modifications.— Auction sale of silverware, glassware, china, etc. of the late monarchy, some dating back to the time of Kamehameha 111, began, and was continued the following day. High prices were realized from the relic hunters. 25th.—Two sailors attempt to break into Hollister & Go's store at 2 a.m. but are alarmed, chased and eventually cap tured by the police. They subsequently confess to prior deeds of like nature.— Miss Kate Field treats a large audience at Kaumakapili to a delightful "Evening with Dickens," the proceeds of which she generously donated to the free Kindergartens.—Death ofPalmer K. Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parker, — �[March, 1896. THE FRIEND. 22 after but a short illness.—First battalion ol the National Guards have their first sham battle drill at the Makiki grounds.—Workingmen of the city or ganize as the"The Hawaiian Protective MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU.—FEBRUARY ARRIVALS. Br schr Bnrealis, Washburg, from Victoria. Am Kktiie Irmyard, Schmidt, from San Iran. Association." 3Am hkt vV H Dimond, Nilson, from San Kran, 26th. Departure ofthe Australia with —Am sh W F Babcock, Graham, from San Fran. Br bk Coryphene, Grant, from Newcastle. a full cargo and goodly passenger list. 4—Br ss Coptic, Sealby. from San Kran. Am srhr Spokane, l.tiintson, from Port Gamble. 27th. —The fine.large American clipper s—Am bk S C Allen, Thompson, from San Francisco. ship IF. F, Babcock, after much delay (1 Am bktn Planter, Dow, from San Fran. Monowai, Cany, from the Colonie-'. 7—Br ss and trouble with officers and crew, Haw ItK Kahntni, Tyson, from Newcastle. sails for New York with a full cargo of I \nt brgt \V C Irwin, Williams, from San Fran. li.i L-enberg, Wuhrmann, from Liverpool. tons of refinery sugar, valued III An bkhrPaul Aloha, Dabel, from Sari Fran. Martha I'avis, Smile, from San Fran, Am l»k at $210,934.71. Am hi tn Klikital, Cutler, from San Fran. Mariposa, Hay ward, from San Fran. 29th. Hon. Alex. Young resigns 14—Am s~ —Am m In H t Wright, Brun.nur, from Eureka. from the management of the Honolulu IS—Am schr Carrier Dove, Brandt, from Newcastle. ss Miowera, Stutt, from the Colonies, Iron Works, and will be succeeded by i!)16—Hr Am ■ hr Alice Cooke, Penhallow, from Newcastle. Mr. C. Hedemann. Concert at the ID Am sh 11Diiuois, Taylor, from San Kran. Ben ington, Pieman, from Lahaina. High school, by its Glee Club and their 21—U\mS S Au«tr,ilia, Hnndietie, from San Kran. iChr Win Bowdcn. Fjerem from New Ca* lie. friends, for a p'iaiiu fund, drew a crowded U Am Am -ili Bertie Minur, Ra en. from Kureka. house that realized the amount desired, 36—Br » Altmore, Watson, from Portland, Or. sh | I; Brown, Maguire. from Newcastle. and proved an artistic treat —Illustrated M Am Br H t lima, S.-.tinny, from Japan and China. Palestine, on and at the from Newcastle. Egypt lecture t-ti.n bk Bundaleers, d« Campos,Newcastle. Waaler, from Y. M. A. Hall by Rev. D. P. Birnie.— ManBkhiMargaretha, ITS S Adams, Watson, from San Kran. —Am bktn S N Castle, Hubbard, from San Kran. Honolulu's Exports for the month reachAm bk Archer, Calhoun, front San Kran. es the snug sum of $1,171,372.12, most Am iik Hollywood, jCnight, from New York. :i Am ss City of Peking, Smith, from San Fran. of which is for domestic produce. Am ss Kiode Janeiro, Russel, from San Kran, lap s htyoda Mam, Tiabtkawa, from Yokohama. March Ist.—Stmr. Xc Ait Hon brings Am bk Allien Beaaa, Butter, for San Kran. sealer the crew of the wrecked to port 5 \in ss Alameda, v..n Ottcrendorp, from the ( olonies. Mattie T. D\cr, which went ashore on fj Am sh KeniUwoith, Ward, San Kran. Keh. — 'J — — — — * — — — t French Frigate shoals on the night of Feb. 22nd. The Captain officers and crew, twenty three in all, in four open boats, reached Kauai and Niihau in a famished condition having had no water and but two dozen cans of fruit divided among them. March 2nd.—John T. Waterhouse passes away after a short illness from heart failure, the probable result of a long strain of overwork. The funeral, largely attended, took place the following day, despite threatening weather. 3rd. —-A'veritable steamer day. City of Peking arrives in the early morning hours from San Francisco en route for the Orient, and at 9 a.m., the long expected stmr. Rio dc Janeiro in distress, having run short of coal through continued stormy weather en route to Japan, and was obliged to turn and make for this port, using all available material for fuel, including the after upj>er deck staterooms and the mizzen top-mast. 4th. —Exhibition at the Art League rooms, by request, of Artist W. H. Hilliard's paintings, several of which met with early purchasers.--In the Senate Minister Damon introduces his bill relating to taxation laws. sth. —Arrival of the Alameda from the Colonies, en route for San Francisco, and departure of the Bennington for same port. Regular monthly meeting of the Y. M.C. A.—The Rio dc Janeiro resumes her voyage. 6th. —H- L. Holstein wins the contest for senatorship over Alexander Young, to fill the Hawaii vacancy through the resignation of C. Notley.—The big four masted ship Kenilworth, the first of last year's New York sugar fleet, returns for a similar cargo. — DEPARTURES. Am ss Australia, Houdlette, fur San FrancthCO. Am srhr W Ainsworlh, Crockett, for Japan. 3 Br tchr Bore ilis, Washbury. for Japan. 1 Br »s t Coptic, Staluy, for Japan and China. Haw bk Rosalie, Nissen, for Port Townsend. Br ik Aldergrove, Robertson, (or Royal Roads. ."> Am bk Alherl, Griffith, for San Kran. 7 Am sh Reaper, Young, for New York. —U S S Boston* Wildes, for C hina station. 8 —Norbk Serine*, l>ahl, for l'ort Townsend. Br ss Monowai, Carey, for San Kran. Br bk Aldergrove, Robertson, for Royal Roads. 10—Haw bk R P RUhet, Morrison, for San Kran. Am teh Annie Paint, Bisset, for sealing cruise. li Nor i>k Siokongcn, Gram, fur Royal Roads. i:j Am srhr Robert Soarlea Pitts, for San Kran. —Am bgtn S G Wilder, McNeil, for S n Fran. 14—Am ss Mariposa, Hayward, for the Colonic-. 16—Br ss Miowera, Stott, for Vancouver. is Am bktn W H Diniond, NiXon for San Fran. Am bnjtn W G Irwin, Williams, for San Fran. Gar bk J C Pflugar, wolters, for San Fran. Hawn stmr Kahului, Tyson, for Kahului. 111 CSS Bennington, Pigman, for Lahaina. —Nor bk Bten, Gjernidsen, for Friendly Islands. 21 M Am bktn Irmgard, Schmidt, for San Fran. Spokane, Jameson, for Port Townsend. schr Am Br bk Coryphene, Grant, for San Francisco. 26—Am ss Australia,' Houdlette, for San Fran. Br ss Altmore, Watson, for Yokohama. Graham, for New York. IT- Am sh W F Babcock, Br bk Velocity, Martin, for Hongkong. Thompson, for San Fran. Allen, S bk C Am Am st h II C Wright, Brummer, for Mahukona. 28 Br ss China, Seahury, for San Fran. —Am bk Monantum, Newhall, for Port Townsend. Am bktn Klikitat, Cutler, for Port Townsend. £9 \m bkt P.anter, Dow, for San Kraruicso. Am sh Indiana, Colley, forNew York. March 3 Am ss t ity of Peking, Smith, for Japan& China. 4 Am actl Bertie Minor, Raven, for San Kran. B Am bk C D Bryant, laco KMI, for San Kran. U S S Bennington, Pieman, for San Kran. Am ss Alameda, yon (Mterendurp, for San Kran. —Am ss Rio dc Janeiro, Russel, for Japan. 1 —— — — — — and wife, Judge W F Frear, Dr John Fredericks, J Fensier, Richard Gusselfeldt, O R Harrel, Ptter High, X Hutchinson, T C Johnston and wife, J W Justus, T J IKinjc, E Lincoln, I.ient () M Diaask, U SA, A Marques, lolui 1. Met amnion and wife, Suigton U S A, h T O Falton and wife, H C Rew and wife, Rev J A L Romig, Mrs S B Rosa and son, Lieut Chas G Treat and wife, USA, GOT R H Warheld. From S..n Ft .m laco, per Australia, Feb '21—H G Allen, M M Beach, 1 in-.. H Davies and valet, T Clive Davies, Harry Davies, C \V Dickey, Mrs Chas Kurntaux, Rol«rt Greer, W L Hacket, X H Hoops, Fred Harrison and 2 children, Mrs Dr Hilderbiandt, IK Homer and wife, Oswald knnharilt, W A Johnston, Mrs K. Larken, Mrs Annie I.i-le, John McNelvoy. Miss X Mossinan, John C Nobbmann, th* J L Porter, Mrs SC Rounds, E H Shirk and wile, H WaCarhoUM, jr, Wheeler and wife, and la in the steerage. liom San Franciacs, per Aloha, Feb 11—W E Pettinger. From the Colonies, per Miowera, Feb 16—Prof JW Bra -■, Miss Adair From Hongkong and Yokohama, Per China, Feb 17— A J ( ah ill, Miv Cunningham, Mrs G BGlover, Professor Kuebele, Mr and Mrs (i D Fearon and child, Mrs Gulick, three children and aervaat, and 'i-1 in transit. From Nan FraaCttCO, pet Mohican Feb 27—Oliver Rice From San Francisi o, per City of Peking, March 3 Kudo ph Sprcckals and wife, Miss M Jolitte, H Jakezawa, X II Scarp, MraT Harris, Mrs. H X Brown, Mrs Dodge, Miss S M Hardy, and 1 steerage. From the Colonies, pei Alameda, March ft—Rev Father GaHlgan, Seldei, H Hooper, J Fletcher, C Bnttan, W P Whitney and in steerage. . '-' lIHI'AK it KKS. For San Fraocuvo, per Anst-ali.i, Feb 1 Thco Hoff man ami wife, Mis t .ij.t Yottnfl ami child, Geo Rlissi, Ii X Bragden, (anus Rankin, Mrs F Layton, W A Lowrie S M Do,i XC Mrs Clarke, (> B jpalding, s W Wuccut, wife and daughter, ICOhlandt, C F Fisher. Mrs Wm Kssie, Ik Musi, k, H A taasberg, Phirokoto 'Tokeo/awa and A II Buchehler. For China and Japa-i, per Coptic, Feb 4— X W Cuminings, Mrs Seabrook, Mr and Mrs Foster, Mark Robertson, I. M Tracy, Mrs II I. I rppUH, anil Miss Russel. Korean f ram i5,,,, per Monowai, W B Fay and wife, Etta C Kay, Mora t. lay, Dr J C Kraser and wife, Mrs X I. Arvord, Mrs A Stowell, J A 'Tuck. X D Whitney, Jr, J Milliken, Mr Podmore and two children, Mrs 'Tuck, Mrs Holmes, Harvey W.t|ker. J (i HotTman, Miss E F Cahill, ami Mrs Weatherbee, For Sydneyand Auckland, per Mariposa, FebU-EJ Wilson, and John Soo. For San Francisui, per W H Dimond, Feb 18—H P , Hodgta, For San Francisco, per S C Allen Feb 27—Miss H S Denvir and Mrs Lowel and child. For San Kran isco per Australia, Feb 20— M M Beach, Dr J L Hottie, Miss Mitchell, Mrs Egner, Miss Hannah E Kastman, Mrs J B Atherton. EA Hublier, Miss AM Reed, W. I, Hopper, wife ami 3 children, D G Waldron, J S B Pratt, W () Aiken, F M Swanzy, wife, child and DUrsa, M s McCreary, Win Wlnllon, Miss Clarke, W C Clarke and wife, Mrs C Ton, W J Callingham. A F Gunn, Wm J Kline, Mrs G P Castle and daughter. For San Krancisco, per China Feb 28— Miss Stubbs and Miss Tisdale. MARRIAGES. ORDWAY i.IWIS In this city, Feb 1, at the residence of Geo. Ordway, by the Rev. H. H. Parker, Wm. F. Ordway to M iss Alice Lewis, both of this city. DEATHS. KBKRHAKD In this city, Feb 3, Mrs. Jane Eberhard. in the 78th year of her age. Deceased was mother of Mrs. Robert Grieve and a resident of this city during the last eighteen years. WHITNEY-In this city, Feb 12-Mrs. Catherine M. Whitney, wife of Mr. H. M. Whitney of this city. KING In Wailttku, Maui. Feb 24th, of heart trouble, Wm Chas. King, a native of Birkenhead, Liverpool, Eng., aged about 40 yeais. PARKER—-In this city, Feb 20ih, of pneumonia, Palmer K. Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parker, in nis 18th year. CAMPBELL—At Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, Feb 29th, Royalist M. Laakapu, daughter of James and A. K. Campbell, aged 2 yearsand 8 months. PASSENGERS. WATFRHOUSK—In this city, March 2nd, of hear 1 AKHIVALS. failure, John ThomasWaterhouse, in the ftftth yearof his age. From San Krancisco, per Coptic, Feb. 4—Miss Louise McCARTNEY—AI the Queen's Hospital, this city, Mar. Stubbs, Miss Blanche Tisdale and Rev. God Wells. sth, Alex. McCartney, a native of Wisconsin, U.S.A., Kiom San Krancisco, per SC Allen, Feb. 6—Miss Roach, aged 41 years. F Clay and wife, J Ballantyne, Miss L Grace, Miss JDenver and Edna Krouse. From San Francisco, per Planter, Feb. 6—Chas F MerBIRTHS. rill, Allan McCaskill, L H Dc«, Louisa M Dee, Nnrah M Dee and John Freitas. ROSS—At Hakalau, Hawaii, Feb. S—to the wife of Geo. Ross, manager of Hakalau plantaiion, a daughter. From the Colonies, per Monowai, Feb 7—Count M Yon Markhof and valet, D Schmidt, Leda and valet, Dr J this city, Feb 13, to the wife of J A MAGOON—In Mrs Friends Phillips, Paget, MrS Deed, Mr F F Hastings Magoon, a son. and •_' children, and 71 in .steerage. From San Francisco, per Mariposa, Feb. 14—John H SEARLE—At Hilea, Kan, Hawaii, Feb 11, to the wife of I Baird and wife, C Bosse, R X Denbigh, J M Dunano, jr., John C Searle, a daughter. —— , �HAWAIIAN BOABB. HONOLULU, H. I. This page is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, is responsible for its contents. Rev. O. H. Gulick, - Editor. Consul General Shimanura's Estimate of the Japanese Evangelists. The representative of the Pacific Island Empire, Mr. Shimamura, has just returned from a tour of some weeks to the windward islands where he has been visiting many of the plantations that have Japanese contract laborers. Me says that he sees clearly that those Japanese upon plantations where Christian Japanese evangelists are employed are better off than those upon the plantations that are destitute of such aid to right living. He hopes that the Hawaiian Board will go forward in its good work until all the laborers from Japan shall be reached by the Christian evangelist. We rejoice in such free and unequivocal testimony from one so eminently qualified to jud;,e of the effect of the services rendered by these evangelists, for the uplifting of their countrymen. r Extracts From Letter of Miss Annie E. Abell. Ruk, Micronesia, Oct. 98, '95. Dear Friend: A vessel is now in the lagoon on its way to Japan, so we are preparing to send letters. I reached Ruk Aug. 19th, after seven weeks more on the "Morning Star," reading or writing in the cabin by day, and chatting or star gazing on deck in the evening. The misery of the first days of the voyage up began Feb. 19th, and the tedious weeks which followed, now seem like a dream, while the pleasant weeks spent with the kind Honolulu friends stand out distinctly to be remembered with pleasure and gratitude. And the different services attended at the church were more helpful and inspiring than I can tell. I came back to my work much refreshed, not only physically- but spiritually and mentally as well, and surely I should do better work for the season of rest and change. The return voyage was a pleasant and comfortable one. It does not seem possible that it is already more than two months since I returned. Time passes quickly here as every where, when one is busily and happily employed. * Mr. Price has continued his visits to My 23 THE FRIEND. Vol. 54, No. 3.] Iras where the people are now building church, and a teacher has just started a general school. Hopeful meetings have been held in other places in the lagoon, and we believe the Spirit is at work in the hearts of the people. Not a few of those who had fallen away are now expressing an earnest desire to come back r.nd make a new beginning. Moses came a few clays ago, joyful with the news of a renewed interest among his people at Uman, of a large school and larger Sunday audiences. Reports from other out-stations tell of increasing attendance at school and Sunday scr vices. Our school is small, but we have reason to think that it will grow in the coming months. Surely there must be a blessing in store for Ruk. One of the donkeys is doing good service carrying Mr. Price to Iras every Sunday. I have been out on him several times, "just for fun." He did beautifully the last time. Perhaps it was owing to the large number of out-runners, only twenty-five! The girls thought it great sport to "pursue Miss Apel on that taniki." Altogether it was quite a lark. The "taniki" are a source of much curiosity to the natives. The second Sunday Mr. Price went to Iras on him he found the shore lined with people to see "that animal." They are going to be of valuable service in the work on our island. The natives say that the bray of the donkeys is like the Morning Star's whistle ! We think often of the new "Logan," and wonder if she has started on her way. We hope she will get here for a trip to the Mortlocks before Star time Sincerely Yours, Annie E. Abell. a Prophetic Advice of General Grant. expelled the Chinese, there are some in Japan including the Kmperor, who must recall General Grant's prophetic warning words of wisdom. "The Morning Star." By letter received by Mr. P. C. Jones from Capt. Garland, of date Butaritari, Gilbert Islands, Dec. Ist, we learn that the missionary vessel had visited Kusaie and the Marshall Islands, without disaster more serious than the tearing of sails. She was now to go down through the Gilbert group and assist in the general meeting to be held at N'onouti. After this she would go westward touching again at Kusaie and on to Ruk. Messrs. Nun and Kaai of the Gilbert Islands, Mr. Channon and family from Kusaie, and Mr. Snelling and family from Ruk, expect to come up in the Star; and in addition to these, Capt. Bray and wife and daughter and a part of the crew of the Robert Logan will also come up in her. Captain Garland says that if the "Logan" takes the Mortlock work this year, he may be in Honolulu by the first of April. Rev. W. B. Kapu. On the sth of March died and was buried from the Queen'l Hospital, Rev. W. B. Kapu, for the past three years pastor of the Hawaiian church at Hanalei, Kauai. This man who was a typical representative of the old time Hawaiian, had a long, varied and remarkable can i r for one of his generation. In the records of the very first year of the existence of the Hawaiian Board 1K63, we find his name associated in with those of Rev. Hiram Bingham and Rev. M. Mahoe as a missionary on Apaiang, Gilbert Islands. Soon after he was stationed on the larger island of Tapiteuea. In the destructive internecine war on Tapiteuea, he escaped unscathed being in the northern part of the island and in company with the victorious party. After the death of his wife in 1875 or 1H76 he returned to Honolulu, and went out again to his field on Tapiteuea in 1h77. Later, he took to himself as wife a Gilbert Island woman, and entering into business, his connection with the mission ceased. By some means he incurred the displeasure of the British Commissioner to the Gilbert Islands and was directed to leave the group. Taking passage on the blackbird steamer Monserrat he went to Guatemala, finally found his way to San Francisco, and back to his native land, where for three years or so he has been in pastoral work. His Gilbert Island wife sleeps in Hanalei valley, and two children, a son and daughter mourn his loss. He was 64 years of age at his Eighteen or twenty years ago, upon his visit to the Orient, General Grant was received with profound respect by the great Chinaman Viceroy Li Hung Chang, and by the Emperor of Japan. At that early date .differences had arisen between China and Japan as to the rights of suzerainity over the Loo Choo or Liv Kiu Islands. Both the Chinese and the Japanese governments consulted with their distinguished visitor regarding the matters in dispute between them. General Grant's advice to both China and Japan, was, that they should keep peace between themselves, for said he, if China and Japan go to war with each other, when they get through, European nations will step in and reap the benefits, to the damage of the Eastern nations. The outcome of Japan's attempt to mould and reform Korea, which led to the war with China, must be very disappointing to her. And now that Russia is stepping in to take possession of Korea from which Japan has by war decease. �24 L. A. A Planfor Restricting the Liquor Traffic At a meeting of temperance people called by a committee ot the Y. M. C. A., and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, about ten days since, there was submitted by the joint-committee a plan for limiting or restricting the sale of intoxicating drinks in this country. The details of the plan were not fully worked out, but in a measure the scheme resembled the Gothenberg system. The drinking saloon is to be abolished, dispensaries oflimited number are to be opened for the sale of liquors in sealed packages. These dispensaries are to be as unlike the gilded saloon as possible, nothing attractive being allowed. The dispensary is to be naught but a business place, whence liquors may be dispensed in certified packages not to be opened or drank on the premises. It is thought that this arrangement will greatly reduce or prevent public drunkenness, such as now often disgraces this once peaceful land. The staunch prohibitionists in our midst, some of whom were present, while not sanguine as to the benefits of the new proposition, have given a qualified approval of the scheme in the hope that this may be a stepping stone to something better, some more thoroughgoing measnre. While the politicians were seeking by legislation to increase the value of the depreciated paper currency of the United States, that the government might get back to a cash basis and resume specie payments, Horace Greeley's advice to the Government was expressed in the following terse language:—"The way to resume is to resume." So the advice of the prohibitionist to those who desire to stop the ravages of drunkenness in the land, is, to stop it. The way to prohibit is to prohibit. We believe that the time is not far distant when the civilized Christian communities of our globe will not permit one man to destroy his fellow man by placing before him the passion of 1 alcoholic drink. Any scheme for licensing of the manufacture, or sale of the fell destroyers of the race, can only be justified by the prohibitionist on the ground of its being a stepping stone to a early and total prohibition. We pray that this Legislature may, by law, direct the Board of Education to see to it, that in all the schools of the land which the government shall aid, or shall permit to exist on Hawaiian soil, every scholar shall be instructed as to the poisonous and destructive character of alcoholic drinks.—O. H. G. E [March, 1896 THE FRIEND. tension of $2,000 a year for the ss Kaiulani meets with unanimous ■al from the Senate, in its discus[ the Appropriation Bill. Thurston's Reply to The Legislative Session. Gresham. Ex-Envoy and Minister Thurston furnished to Miss Kate Field a statement of his case against the late U. S. Secretary of State, W. Cj. Gresham, who a year ago demanded his recall by the Hawaiian Government. This statement had been postponed in consequence of the death of Mr. Gresham. The reopening of the subject by President Cleve land's message, has now called forth Mr. Thurston's defense. It appeared in the Chicago Times-Herald. The ex-minister makes a long series of charges against Mr. Gresham of grossly offensive and neglectful treatment, both of himself personally and of his Government. Some of tne facts stated formerly appeared in President Dole's noted Letter of Specifications, of January 1894. Mr. Thurston closes with the following forcible sentence: "I submit that if in defending my Country and my Government against the continuous attempts of Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Gresham to ruin and overthrow them, I unwittingly brushed the bloom from the cheek of the delicate creature knownas "diplomaticetiquette," Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Gresham have clubbed her into insensibility, and driven over her with a coach and four." This conclusion seems fully justified by the facts alleged. — The first Regular biennial Session of the Legislature of the Republic of Hawaii, was convened on the morning of the 19th of February. President Dole read his Message. He recommended improved Sanitary arrangements, and increased Educational facilities on account of the increasing number of school children. A liberal expenditure for public Improvements was urged, to be provided for by Loans, Prominent among these were Roads on Hawaii, and Wharves in Honolulu and Hilo, also the road over Nuuanu Pali. Improvements in the Land ACT were recommended. Kilauea again Inactive. After several weeks of lively eruption, promising the usual long-continued activity, the fires in the Halemaumau crater have again disappeared, greatly to the disappointment of the last companies of tourists who had flocked to the spot. Many hundreds of visitors in the mean time were gratified. .. Rainfall For 1895. The heaviest rainfalls in these islands during the past year were; at 145.40 inches. Luakaha, Nuuanu Olaa, Mason's 189.0:5 " Honomu, Hilo 145.76 The average rainfall in various districts was as follows: Hilo Secessionists. Honolulu district 40 inches. Hilo 130 The Hilo Tribune has recently indulKona coffee lands 70 " 58 Kohala ged in some talk, which can hardly be 82 Hamakua taken seriously, about the expediency ot " the Island of Hawaii "setting up a The superiority of the longer route Government of their own." It wants to across the Pacific, via Honolulu, over know if there is anybody or anything to the shorter great circle route via Aleutian stop them from doing so if they want to? Is. is well illustrated by the unfortunate A number of considerations may readily experience of the steamer Rio dc Janeiro be suggested which might incline those on the latter route. After sixteen days people to take# thought before making of severe battling with adverse gales, such a move. Among others, the ques- her coal ran low, and she was obliged to for Honolulu, burning her after tion arises, what would the planters of make Hawaii do, when they found themselves deck house and some spars to keep up outside of the benefit of the Reciprocity steam. A westward passage in the far Treaty, which they now enjoy as being north Pacific is not unlike a westward under the Government of the Hawaiian passage around Cape Horn. Islands? They would be out in the cold, The Legislature are vigoriously prosure enough. with the Appropriation Bills. Hilo thinks so ceeding really no one at of But A carefully prepared Budget has been absurd a thing as secession. submitted by the Government. Expected Receipts for the two years are stated of The new street along the east side at $ 3,645,000. and proposed Expendithe mouth of Nuuanu Stream is being tures at $ 3,603,671.63. filled in by the dredger. A strong reThe subjects of licensing the sale of retaining wall is being built in land from and of restricting the Liquor Opium, course present The King St. bridge. are prominent before the Legisof the stream is being moved several Saloons, rods west of the present Beretania Street lature. An Opium Bill has been introbridge. The entire vicinity will be im- duced into the Senate, but seems unlikely to pass a Second reading. mensely changed and improved. . " � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1896) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1896.03.07 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896.03.07