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,1 to I i ij 1 1 ' niifceM" ifi " ' rf5 -- Tf ' l"5fftreC"flfc .JK- " m ;rt!i V THE HOXOLTJLTJ EEPHBLTOAX, SU5TMY, JUSE 24, 1900. THE HONOLULU REPUBLICAN Psbllshed Every Morning Except Monday T the Hobt GrieTe Publishing Company, Limited. EDWIN S. GILL, - - - - EDlTOR. TELEPHONES: Bodlness Office 45 Editorial Rooms -123 Entered at the Post Office at Hono-I Am, H. L, as second-class malL SUBSCRIPTION RATES: rr Month, br Carrier J 75 QM Tear, by Mall S00 ctx Months, by Mall 4 00 Tterte Months, by Mail or Carrier. 2 5 HONOLULU, H. T, JUNE 24, 1900. EXPOSES ITS IGNORANCE. Tlte little Star thinks Mr. Flint, the Urtnl posioffiee inspector in the jwwjg. te "real nsashty, don't you flromar," beennse be does not go on and 1 flgtabtfeh a free mail delivery in Hono- hdM wltbowt any basis upon which to dttsMieh such a delivery. It says: "The ntfes of the t'ostoSce Department pre- erfbe a delivery system for a city the atw of Honotolu. Nothing is said of treat or house numbering. In the aptwtoa of substantial business men, Uw iapetor is uking a great deal on . lM In iHiatiag such rubbish as this tht 9tr fltraply exposes Its ignorance concerning American postal regulations. Free delivery for cities does not depend upon the Kize of the city at all. but upon the postal receipts. Any postofflce having receipt of $10,000 per year or Howard is entitled to free delivery, though the town in which the postofflcs fcs loeated may not have 1000 inhabitants. In refusing to establish the free delivery In Honolulu until the houses are umbered Mr. Fttul is but toilowlng out the rules of the department If h wro to attempt to establish free delivery undor the existing conditions he would be "called down" by the department in a round turn and his action revoked. In establishing free delivery Congross delegated to the Postofllce Department the power to establish rule for the conduct of such delivery. Foremost among the rules thus promulgated by the department is one requiring thnt all houses must be numbered under some uniform system before free delivery will bo established, regardless of what the receipts of the office may bol The whole mattor Is that the folly of putting ofT, and going uppn the principle that "anything Is good enough in Honolulu, If it Is only following out old ways," has been suddenly brought home to the people by Mr. Flint's vigorous action. The Idea of allowing n "" city like Honolulu to grow to metropolitan proportions without a uniform system of house-numbering is ridiculous, and it is high time to get out of tho clouds of "mahope" and downto 'i.tlia4lW OIJOO. AS TO A CHARTER. The reference by Tho Republican to the Importance of preparing a city ohnrter for the government of the city of Honolulu for presentation to the first Legislature has aroused a good tlool of interest For years buslnesi men of Hawaii have been so to taking no trt in public affairs that they paid but little attention to tho needs of tho city or how It was governed. The Government was veiy much of a close torporation, both under the njpnarchy and under iue republic, jvhile the franchise was so limited that but a handful of the residents had any v voice In governing. Now that we are a Territory of the United States, with no restriction upon tho franchise excepting an educational qualification, nil this has been changed. Every man now is, to a very great extent his brother's keeper and the of framing a charter for the city which shall be equitable for all and thi same timtx preserve vested Interests and insure good government is of the utmost Importance. While it is true that an educational qualification is required for the franchise, it is also true that a majority of the voters have al most no knowledge of municipal government as exercised in either America or Europe. This In itself makes It important to carefully consider the subject of a charter. Tho suggestion, of a very prominent man in public affairs that the best way T to do would do to make haste -slowly by -Having a commission ot reputable, and high-class men selected by the Legislature to frame a charter for the city, . which? should afterwards be submitted to the people for their rejection or adoption, is a good one, and, under ordinary circumstances, one which The Republican would most heartily indorse. It will not do to rush at the framing of a charter, and that Is Just why The Republican took up the subject It is a well-known fact that certain parties, who for some years were ! behind the throne in Hawaii, and who j still believe themselves the real rulers, have been for some time quietly pre-paring a charter, which It Is their intention to present to the Legislature, and. under the cry of Immediate seed for municipal legislation, try" to rush it through. The plan of these people Is to make the charter coaduce to their personal benefit and tie the ciiy up to one-man power. It Is right that a charter skold be sa framed as to glye the Mayor very fall power over every 4eirtaeat of the. a city goveraafteat aui at tbe saae tine, iaake hi perwa&lly raooasiWe for goi governmat is every departaeat, Jltt it will aot do to place this power latire body a mere figurehead. Th Otitis iinri oc Irr for ;:?? s- eIgqs and dose corporate or famEy i 4 In HawaiL The Interests nowadays arc too rarled, and the people -sill demand be crammed down the people's throats willy nllly. The work of framing a charter tanst be open and above board. It must be participated In by representatives of i every element, business and political. in the city. There are but two ways to accomplish this. One is to select a charter commission by a mass meeting of the business men or the election of such a commission by the Legislature and the giving of the committee ample time to perform its work welL In either case the charter must be submitted to the people after it Is framed for their adoption or rejection. D05TC CALL IT. To The Republican the most important reason why a special session of the Legislature should not be called now is that it would place the new Territory In the throes of a political campaign, immediately to be followed by a second campaign, beginning with the close of the first, and we would have nothing but politics, politics, from now until the final adjournment of the Legislature in April next. This would seriously affect all business interests not only of Honolulu, but of the whole Territory. Much as an extra session is desired for the purpose of enacting needed laws for Honolulu, it is certainly better to bear the ills we have than fly to those of an extra campaign. Were Governor Dole to call an election for an extra session to-morrow It would be one month before the election could be held, and another month would elapse before the Legislature could be assembled for work. This would bring the beginning of the session near the 1st of September, and a sixty-day session would bring the close clear up to the time for the regular fall election in November. It will thus bo seen that but little could be accomplished by an extra session in advanca of the time when the Legislature elected In November might be called together. It will be an easy matter for the Governor to call the Legislature, which will be elected in November, in extra session about tho, 1st of December, if the public business should demand it By waiting until then the Territory will be spared the turmoil of an almost endless campaign and the expense of a special election, which would be a heavy drain upon the Treasury. When your advisers meet with you Monday, Governor, make short work of that there will bjL.no The opening of the Neill season at the Hawaiian Theater last night called forih tho society circles of Honolulu as nothing else of the amusement nature has done In a long time. It was a most auspicious opening for Mr. Neill's splendid company. If they but present the remaining plays of their repertoire as well as they presented "An American Citizen" they will leave the Paradise of the Pacific with the regrets of many of her citizens. Out of all the material in the community from which to select a treasurer It seems strange that the Governor would find any difficulty in securing a good man for the place. Remember, Governor, that the Kepublican party takes In many gooa men who never held ofilce under the republic . In his Interview in this morning's Republican. Mr. Flint outlines a way In which street numbering can bo accomplished and free mail delivery secured. It now rests with the local authorities whether or not free mail deliver- will be secured. The Star would have free delivery established, with carriers trying to de liver letters addressed in this fashion: "Mr. John Smith, Punchbowl street, between Vineyard and Emma, makai side, Honolulu, H. T., V. & A." In order to have free mail delivery it is absolutely necessary that the houses of Honolulu be numbered. Push the Work ot numbering the houses. It's up to you. Superintendent Mc-Candless. In the matter of street numbering. Flint says Its your move. The top o the mornln to ye every reader of ye this bright beautiful Sunday mornln'. A BtraCORED APPOINT JC ENT. Attornoy General Dole Denies the Authenticity of the story. Itw& generally reported about town last evening that Attorney General E. P. Dole had. appointed a popular youn attorney as assistant in the Attorney General's office. Mr. Dole, when seen by a Republican reporter, said that ha, badnt appointed anyone to the oflice and might not do so for a month. sHeJ was looking for a gentleman who would fiU the office acceptably to the government. The "Wilcox Campaign. Bobert W. Wikor and Jbis associates are campaigning in the interes of thel&depBuentParty on the other side of the IslaadU the camp- fo m to make the city cohbcII or otwiUve at KaaeokeV -"" i THE LOUNGER. The Democrats of Honolulu deplore the fact that they haven't an organ in which they can proclaim Jeffersonian principles, denounce the "robber tariff," which protects American manufactories and American labor; grill advancement and expansion, , which they denominate "Imperialism," and call attention to the many other ills which pregnate the body politic It remain for a bright Democratic genius on lower Fort street to solve the problem which confronts the local Democracy in promulgating Its principles tothoso who seek information" and enlightenment "I tell you what we'll do," said he to a crowd of admiring friends yesterday afternoon. "If we carry the legislative ticket at the coming election we'll put in a government printing office and publish every afternoon the Democratic Bulletin. The Bulletin will be distributed gratuitously, and then the monop oly In Republican literature will end in this town." My, oh, my; how the people of this town do blow up the telephone service. I heard several men discussing the suhr jeci ai one ol me aowntown cafes a few nights ago, and one of them suggested the idea of taking up a subscription so as to afford the poor telephone company sufficient funds to get out directories enough to supply their subscribers. Said this man: "I had a telephone put in my house several weeks ago and more recently had a second phone placed in my office, and have been unable to secure a telephone directory for either phone. If I want to call up anyone I must ask central to hunt up the number for me. Lord knows, the service at central Is bad enough now without compelling-the operators to hunt up numbers for subscribers. I have been thinking for sev era! days otposting up a notice in my oflice, asking subscriptions for the telephone company to help It pay for having directories printed." All present expressed a willingness to subscribe for such a purpose whenever the list was ready. And speaking of cafes, I do wish some enterprising man would establish a moderate-priced all-night restaurant In Honolulu, and there are hundreds more like me. Along with other loungers, I thought a few weeks ago that the long-felt want was to !w filled, but alack and adar. the new place is run upon the principle that every man out late at night is of necessity a millionaire, or else a rounder who is intent upon seeing how fast ho can spend his, money. But more to the point than either of these facts is that the proprietor goes upon the fcrincipl that if you don't like his extortionate charges and miserable service you an go to the devil. Perhaps that manner of conducting business may win oat in Honolulu in these degenerate days, but 11 so the old town has changed much in ' wanted ioisake as to mei all the raeabrso the cossay i i at the theater and get thesi all te. s. bunch. Guy declared with ernes compacts to rale affairs as ther pleas J S S ; ! i 1 1 : 1 t I ; hemence thr there -was so need for anything of the kind; that he knew 1 T V-Yi ItArins esiccus ifiTrTwl : I . . -- x ,t - ..& -- . memoer oi ine t - every company oy m, T . T . fn house hnntinsr the nast week, or 4 . bom. feo ihetr na- I --- LiUSi Xiiuil.C Ui 1 ' j a usai w oe cea aaa 10 paoj" . how children and ,,,. w nv t rents were, mar as they care a right to do. o charter ! . ... -, . $ grandchildren each member ot the . .. 7 , . i i"cst of us busy men, I like to shirt the , -. -framed br a little bodr of unknowns ... . . chores had, and could give all the ,s mmi. or mM rffr bbIm. ! possibility ot noase nunune, aiong neded iurormalIoa j. u 33 . . , . T u C 1 housekeeping, upon the shoulders each individual member of the corn er Kna uie . . u,w&ii .w , in mr ccod and way ere present. Then for nearly Ixsar the stamp of civic federation, can . ,.. , Mtml. . two hours he rattle ott "informaUoa' ' " fNir Tsr?e netnnlcrimfF struck me in connection with this , and laid eva cgescs 3 dropped house-hunting Is the absence In Honolulu of desirable houses to rent. I have been especially impressed with, the opportunities offered here for good Investments in houses. Rents are very high, and the man who will erect good cottages of five to seven rooms, with modern conveniences, can readily secure 1 per cent a month clear on his investment What surprises me Is that more of our moneyed men have not Invested in this class of securities. No Investment Is safer than real estate and income-paying real estate Is far more valuable In the long run than even sugar stocks. As Instance of this might be cited the Astor family of New Yor.k. The policy followed since the days of thefirst John Jacob Astor ha3 been to buy real estate In the outskirts of New York and Brooklyn being always just a little in advance of the growth of the cities. The result Is that to-day no family in the world has so large an income as the Astor family, and all of it is from real estate. As tho city grows up to their property it is improved with buildings, which always rent at a good figure. It has always been the policy of the Astors. also, to demand a high rent, but in consideration of this they afford their tenants something a little better than anyone else has in the same neighborhood. I would like to see the new company which bought the McCully tract organize a building association which would erect a number of good houses on the property, then rent these to first-class tenants or sell them on long-time pay-" ments, giving clerks and ethers of moderate means opportunities to become home owners. It Is worth looking into, and the returns are sure and safe. c One of the things that has long puzzled me In Honolulu is some of the peculiarities of Pain's horseless carriages. They always turn to the left, instead of to the right, as is tho American custom, and I have wondered at it. I inquired of the policemen as to which way I should turn when out driving, and they all, with one voice, informed me: "To the right "Which way did you expect to turn?" I marveled at this, but further inquiry brought the information that the law of the road here compelled drivers to turn to the right I did not know when I watched the horseless carriages turn the switches to the left but what I had suddenly been transferred to Mexico or some one of the South American countries, where they do everything backwards, but, lo and behold! some bright fellow tells me at the club: "Why, that's the custom in Hengland, ye k'naw." And then I understood why the trams you should not call them street cars turn to the left in Honolulu. But seriously speaking, is there any reason why .e street cars oh, I beg pardon, trams should be allowed to continue turning totho left whenUhb law miuiu me ngm.."' down his pea, while Wolf and Cohe.i roared with laughter. When you want a ticket for the opera now ask for "Encyclopedia Guy." Along with a good many others who have long wanted to see Honolulu become a modern city, I am jnuch J fied at the announcement of I tendent 3IcCandIess that he proposes to Inaugurate the work or batldins sidewalks in Honolulu. I went through an experience of this kind a number of -rears acn in a Western boom town. The town sprang up like magic from an old. sleepy little port to a modern city, and all in less than two years. Mile after mile of new streets were cut and graded, sewers built water-works extended and many other improvements made. But with all the improvements sidewalks were neglected, except In a very limited section of the business district Finally, a few of us commenced hammering away for sidewalks. We were bitterly denounced for a time by the mossbacks. but at last a start was made, and soon sidewalk-building became epidemic Within ninety days over five miles of cement sidewalks were laid, and over fifteen miles were laid within one year. The result was an increase in frontal value of every lot in the city, and sidewalks more than paid for their cost by the general improvement of the city. I hope Honolulu will do equally as well. THE LOUNGER. AMUSEMENTS. AX AMERICA CITIZEX Beresford Crogcr, Mr. XetH Peter Barbury. Frak MacVlcars Egerton Broum, BcnJ. Howard Sir Humphrey ISuun, John W. Burton Willie Bum) .Gorgo Bloomiuest Otto Stroble Robert Morris Slmms, , Kinmctt Shacklefonl X.ucns. a clerk 1 JorK'ph M. Hodgeman A Walter J Beatrice Carew, EJytho Chapman Ijuly Burnt, Grao Mae Camla Cliapln .Lilian Andrews George Cnapln ...Julia Dean Mercury. Cruger's ofilce loy. Ki.sc Strain The first performance in the Hawaiian Theater since Hawaii became a full-fledged American Territory was the presentation last night by tho James Neill Company of Madeline Ryley's splendid comedy, "An American Citizen." It is well that "An Citizen" was chosen to opsn tue engagement of Mr. Neill and. his excellent company, it is no disparagement of any of the gifted actors who have visited Honolulu in the past to say that never before in the history of the stage in the islands was so good as that at the Hawaiian Theater last night "An American Citizen" was long ago iu tUQ States by mat excellent actor, William H. Crane. The American citizen of the play may be a trifle overdrawn in his generosity and 'self-sacrifice, but for all that it is a good, clean, wholesome play; one that makes the auditor feel better for having witnessed it While Beresford Cruger is the central character, and, of course, holds the stage much more than any other person In the cast, it is by no means a one-part play. Even if it were, so well-balanced a company of players as Mr. Neill has surrounded himself with would have removed all grounds for criticism on that score. It was a grand performance; say this and you have ex pressed it as well as if columns were written. Mr. Neill Is a polished actor, and the same may be said of every member of the cast last night Mr. Neill obtains his effects quietly and Is an apostle of me modern school of quiet acting. There is no straining for effect in any member of the Neill company. It is simply holding- the mirror up to nature, which is the true purpose of dramatic art A most charming actress is anss Edythe-Chapman, who was seen as Beatrice Carew. Womanly to a high degree, she moved about the stage 113 though she was made for the part, and immediately won the hearts of her au dience by her natural methods. Julia Dean is a gem. She upholds the best traditions of herl famous aunt, Julia Dean-Haynes. As she gave the true artistic instinct to the sweet and faithful girl, whose love for Cruger was hopeless. Peter Barbury, the senior partner, was played by an especially fine actor, Frank MacVlcars, while an equally splendid characterization was that of Edgerton Brown by Benjamin Howard. Lillian Andrews, as Carola Chapin; John W. Burton, Grace Mae Lamkin, George Bloomauist Robert Morris and Rose Swain were some of the others who presented playgoers of Honolulu last evening with a rare pic ture 01 dramatic art The next performance will be given on next Tuesday evening, when that most charming antfTdalrity of all modern comedies, "Captain Lettarblair," will be presented. It Is from the pen of Miss Marguerite Merrington, and was one ot the most brilliant comedy successes ever given at the Lyceum Theater, New York. Before the next performance, how ever, the management should refuse to j seat anyone coming- in after the curtain goes up until it is lowered ot the first act For the first fifteen minutes after the rise of the curtain last night it was a perfect babel from these tardy ones, who are always late. If people cannot be on lime ther should pay the penalty of standing In the in-1 ner loooy till the drop of the curtain on the first act as they are now compelled to do In ail the best houses In the cities of the mainland. GES. AT THE ORPHEUM. There was a big house at the Or- i yuTOu. ma. iuui iu see i oe uiri i rum the years I have tarried bv ifci I ns. The performance 'went with a side. I SEaD trom start to finish, and by the They have anew same for, Gay the treasurer at the Orphean. He"is bow Saown as "Encyclopedia Gtty." It all ia this wayt The ceases enumerator went over to the Orpaeum a"few days ago to get the ases, aad all other Information the census man seeks, about the members of the Southwell Opera Company. He STnnuiar nf annlvtua aaa)va4 ft. ai.i. -.. atpu.r5 icvcticu rauir lishlng a record as a laugh-producer. ihe easiness of' "The Girl from Paris' bis been so good that the decided to continue the piece usUl Thsrsday next, when "Olivette" -will follow for the balance of I the week. The HoolilarReBbUcaB 75c ffloath. - per JUST dRRIUED PER AUSTRALIA IEuropean Goods oba shipped to us -Under the Old Tariff, among which comprises au olegant line, of Ladies' Golf Capes Cricketing Flannels Bagatelle Boards, etc. E.WJ0RMN NO. 1 0 FORT 5T. Pacheco's Dandruff Killer Is cm1 dally by bundreUs ot tho best people In the Hawaiian Island, It has stood the tet c time ami Its merits are noir penerally conceded. See that yon get tho genuine article. Pacheco's Dandruff Killer Is tor sale by all Druggists and at thoTJXIOX BAItRKR SHOP. Telephone 698. FINANCIAL. BISHOP & CO. BANKERS. TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS. and well-balanced a performance given Commercial and Travelers' Letters of Credit issued, available in all the Principal Cities of the world. XMTErtE3T tdlowed on fixed deposits: Three Months 3 per cent, pen annum: Six Months 3J per cent, per annum;-Twelve Months 4 per coat.- BISHOP 8c CO., Oflice at banking- building- on Merchant street. Savings Deposits will be received and interest allowed bv this Bank at I 4i per cent, per annum." Printed copies of the'Kules and Regulations maybe obtained on application. BISHOP 8c CO. THEYDKOHAU SPECIE BANK LIMITED Snbscrlbotl Capital - Yen 21,000,000 Paid. "Up Cnpltal' - - Ten 1S,000,000 Reserved Fund - . - Yen 8,000,000 HEAD OFFICE - Yokohama The bank buys and receives for collections Bills of Exchange, issues Drafts and Letters of Credit and transacts a general banking business. Agency Yokohama Specie Bank. NewRepublicBuilding, Honolulu, H.T. j9v J. H. FISHER k 00., Members of.Jffonolnlu Exchange Stock and Bond Brokers 411 FORT STBEET. Advances 3Iade on Approve! Security SRUO OEE Watchmaker &. Jeweler. XO. 8 X33TG ST. XEAJfc SnTUAXTJ P. 0. Box 1020." eSJoafionse Boosb and Board, From 56.50 pec week. 'Fort street, just shove Kukui street. 3IRS. A If. FOGABTY, & Proprietor. THE IVER JOHNSTON BICYCLE Is the newest candidate, and election seems Ukeiy to be unanimous. ITS PRICES AKE OXK KEASOX. Medium Grade, $40.00 Higli Grade, $45.00 Racer, $55.00 Chainless, $75.00 This latest product fs a Special Wheel, built Light and Ki?G, and the equal in every paint of any 5-50 whedi on tho market. Ehler's Block, Fort Street Under the United States law, on and after. June 14, 1900, all shipping re ceipts must bear a 1-cent Documentary "War Tax Stamp on the original, d and triplicate. Shippers are requested to aflixj the stamps, according to law, as freight cannot be received otherwise. Shipping receipts must contain statement of the contents of packages. ! INTER-ISLAND 3TEA1T NAVIGA TION COMPANY. LTD. "WTLDER STEAMSHIP CO. NOTICE. At a meeting of the stockholde toe Territory Stables Co., Ltd., mis nay, the following officers elected: E. A. ...Pn John F. Colours C F. Herrick G. Scharsaa Cecil Brown !! O. P.. HERRIC; Secre! Five DollarsJ&ewa PACIFIC CYCLE CO., TEAS 9 "CHAUNCf 5 CEMT Tlie Wasliini SOLI! OOR la NOTICE. 1 ! Is of Keld ivere Went OKE ATeurer 4lln. T Fire dollars reward will be paid to Uw person who returns the Sterling bicycle. No. 1725, to the Teic CyeJ.Ck , SOLE AGENTS; " INDIA, CEYLON. FORMOSA, OOLONG. , , "" ENGLISH BREAKFAST.- .- .OltAGEtPEKQa Pan Fired, Japanese (or Green). Basket Fired. Japanese, for Black Leaf), Natural Leaf (or Sun Dried), Young Hyson. : Gunpowder, Etc, And any blend that the most fastidious taste may demand. Tq, some unfortunates any hot discolored decotiou of withered leaves Is "TEA." Tendering a profound companion to this class of persons, wo appeal to those who love a good cup of real "TEA." Few good judges of "TEA" are entirely satisfied with the qualities possessed by anv one brand ofuTEA,' and seek to supply deficiencies by a mixture of different "TEAS,' technically called "blending." With our experience of years, we can do this better than an amateur consumer, onr large knowledge of guiding us with comparative certainty when the mere amateur blunders. If vou are still looking for a TEA thnt suits you let us help yon. We carry the most complete line of choice "TEAS" ' in the country. HENRY MAY S CO.. LT! TWO BIG STORES THE WATERH0USE STOREJTHE McINTYRE STORE. Bethel Street, Telephone 24' Cor King and Fort Sts. Tel 22 feW PEERLESS i lU PRI SERVING b I V PAINT Y VL DEPEW" CIGAR. oil Mercantile Co. AGENTS, J '1 ND QUEEN STS. CUCS SPilECKELS. TO. G. IRWBf. Claus Spreckels & Co., Bankers. HONOLULU. - - - itt San Francisco Agents The Nevada National Bank of San Francisco DBAWECCHAi'OE OH , t.SAtJPRAfCISCO The Xevada National Bank of San Francisco do?L2.OXnftUnIoa Wk 0tLon: OAGQ - Merchants' National Lyonnais. HONGKONG AXD YOK&HVUi Deposits .Received. Loans Made xSSSS? Commercia?eanf. t e C?iit aed. Bills of Ex change Bonghtand Sold. couBcnoss raoxgrar ac- - COXTKTEDrox. oh, w. j, oalbraith; -4 P. 3C arul Tto Z . . i - ti 2&toiq v 7 te '. - s 04. b T .-- ?- .J5 .s r1" a; 5-v "; Sf i( 'i ! f " f I I H Li l,