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HAWAIIAN GAZETTE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1907. T-WEEKLY.
URGE NECESSITY
PEARL HARBOR
Business Men Unanimous
in Endorsing Project
and Urging Necessity
for Haste.
The meetinc of the business men of
the city called by Admiral Very to
take up the Pearl Harbor improvements
was largely attended and resulted
in the accompanying resolutions
which were passed by a rising vote of
those present.
Those present at the meeting were
unanimous in the idea that the Pearl
Harbor improvements would be not
only a great benefit in the matter of
military and naval sctrategy but also
from a commercial standpoint. There
was not an adverse expression of opinion
during the session, which lasted
for two hours and a half.
One of the most interesting statements
made during the meeting was
that of Admiral Very, who, in speaking
of the cominir of the fleet to this city,
stated that there was no chance that
maneuvers would take place here as
there were no drydocks, and, in case
an accident should occur, there would
Le no way in which a vessel might bo
rcnaired here.
The meeting was opened by Admiral
"Very, who read a letter which reached
iim about two weeks ago from Captain
William J. Barnett, a member of
the General Naval Board, in which it
was stated that it seemed almost impossible
to make the needed improvements
at Pearl Harbor for naval use
alone and that if the business bodies
of the Territory should show that there
was a commercial use for the harbor
at would assist greatly in helping appropriations
for the harbor through
Congress. He also stated that he understood
from Captain Niblack that
there was a great deal of sugar which
could be shipped from Pearl Harbor
and that a line or steamers was willing
to run its vessels there as soon as it
was possible.
"This fact comes to me as a delightful
surprise." said Admiral Verv. "1
lave had discouraging replies from
"both official and unofficial letters
which I have written to Washington
since I have been here for the last
thirteen months. I have been in favor
of the improvement of Pearl Harbor
ever since my first visit here. It was
first brought up by Admiral Wilkes, on
bis visit to these islands 67 years ago.
From that time the onlv thing that
las been done has been the cutting of
a little hole in the reef and the buying
of a little land by the Government.
"The difficulty at present comes in
taking a large ship through the long,ir(Tft .WfWks and four small ones.
tortuous channel which we have at
present. All ships require a radius in
-which to turn and the amount of distance
which it takes a ship to turn
in shows her turning qualities. A
large vessel, such as a battleship, could
lnrdlv make the entrance to Pearl
THE TTMTH ALWAYS.
""When yon are in doubt tell
the truth." It was an experienced
old diplomat who Baid this
to a beginner :n the work. It
may pass in some things, bnt
not in business. Eraud and deception
are often profitable so
long as concealed; yet detection
is certain sooner or later; then
comes the smash-up and the
punishment. The best and safest
way is to tell the truth all the
time. Thus you make friends
that Btick by you, and a reputation
that ia alwayB worth twenty
shillings to the pound everywhere
your goods are offered for
eale. e We are able modestlyto
affirm, that it is on this basis
that the world-wide popularity of
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
rests. The people have discovered
that this medicine ia exactly
what k is said to be', and
-that it does what we have always
declared it will do. Its nature
also has been frankly made
known. It is palatable as honey
and contains all the nutritive and
curative properties of Pure Cod
Liver Oil, extracted by ub Jrom
iresh cod livers, combined 'with
the Compound Syrup of
and the Extracts of
ilalt an "Wild Cherry. A combination
of supreme excellence
And medicinal merit. Nothing
ias been so successful in Anemia,
Scrofula, Bronchitis, Influenza,
Loss of Elesh and "Wasting
Diseases, "Weakness and Low
Nervous Tone, and all complaints
caused by Impure Blood.
"Dr. Austin D. Irvine, of Canada,
says: "I have used it in cases
where cod liver oil was indicated
but could no be taken by
the patient, and the results following
were very gratifying." It
cannot deceive or disappoint you,
is effective from the first dose
and comes to the rescue of those
who have received no benefit
from any other treatment. It
represents the dawn of progress.
Sold by all chemists eveirwher
Harbor at present, no matter how deep
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which are now in the channel.
"There are a number of curves in
which the distance is from 500 to 750
feet. I have recommended that the
curve radius be 2000 feet and believe
that it is none too much. In fact 3000
feet would be better. In order to cut
off these curves an examination of the
bottom must be made first, to ascertain
whether it is hard or soft coral or
sand. The army engineers cannot take
the initiative. They must wait till
Congress tells them to go ahead. Every
Congressman with. whom. L have
talked in the last few months has been
in favor of eivinc us an appropria
tion with which to start the work. I
believe that about $15,000 will be need
ed for the preliminary survey and in
order to remove the curves a rough
estimate places the amount of material
to be moved at 1,700,000 cubic yards.
It costs about twenty-five cents per
yard for moving the soft coral, so it
would cost, if only this material is
found, about $450,000 to complete this
work. If hard coral is encountered it
would mean that the expenditure would
be greater.
"The channel must be deepened to
35 or 36 feet and must be made at
least doublo its present width, so that
two vessels may pass each other. Now,
gentlemen, it is a hopeless case for the
Navy to attempt to have these improvements
made from the standpoint
of our department alone. If it is shown
to Congress that it is a commercial asl
Weil as a mimurj necessity mere in a
great deal of hope for action in the
very near future.
"Dry docks are needed here. I have
noticed in various local papers the
idea that a drydock should be built in
Honolulu harbor. That hurts us. 1 do
not believe that a private concern
would take up the matter of a drydock
on this island without Government aid
and the United States would never
place a drydock in a harbor like this
where it would be unprotected from
attack by the enemy.
"There is another question to be
considered. For a suitable drydock
here it will take more land than is
available. Even without shops a modern
drydock would take abotut five
acres of land. Where are you going to
.get this in Honolulu harbor? The plant
which the Government has estimated
on at Pearl Harbor will include two
rg two first for battleships and for
ships like the Manchuria and the Hon
goha. The smaller ones would oe tor
the smaller naval boats and for tho
merchant vessels. At least thirty
acres of land will be needed.
"For drydocks the location at Pearl
Harbor is superb. The dock would be
protected by two miles of channel and
a milo of reef from attack by the enemy
and no more could be asked. The
land and the harbor space are available.
There is everything that is
needed.
"Now I want to call your attention
to one thing. That is the necessity for
persistent efforts to pull together. Unless
the business men of Honolulu do
this there can be nothing whatever
done towards what should be the most
magnificent naval station in the
world."
In closing Admiral Very stated that
he would be glad to see a chairman
elected for the meeting and after that
he would be very much pleased to
answer any questions which, those pres
ent chose to ask. On mouon, ex-
Governor Carter was made chairman
of the meeting. In getting a seat for
the chairman, Admiral Very placed a
long stick of bamboo, which he had
been using to point out various locations
on maps which were on the walls,
on the table at the ex-governor's
right, which caused a smile and a murmur
"big stick" to circulate through
the meeting.
Secretary Mott-Smith then read the
following letters from gentlemen who
were unable to be present at the meeting:
The Bank of Hawaii, Ltd.
Capital, S600.000.0O.
Honolulu, T. H., Aug. 22, 1907.
E. A. Mott-Smith, Esq... Secretary of
Hawaii.
Dear Sir: Yours of this day, inviting
me tq be present at the office of Admiral
Very at 2 p. m. tomorrow, has
been received, and I regret my inability
to attend the meeting. I consider the
opening and development of Pearl Harbor,
and the building there of a naval
station and other work, of very great
importance not only to the commercial
interests of Honolulu, but also t
the plantations and farming interests
of the whole island of Oahu "and indirectly
to all the Territory of Hawaii.
I would advocate that Pearl
Harbor developments be commenced at
as early date as possible, so that these
advantages may come soon.
In this connection, I would mention
that if the west side of the Harbor
could be dredged so that it could be
made available for freight steamers by
having several of the projections under
water removed sugar and other 1 materials
could be shipped direct to the
Coast so that quite a saving would be
made by way of Honolulu charges as
paid at present time.
OF OPENING
TO COMMERCE
Whereas, Honolulu Harbor is of insufficient size to accommodate
present commercial, military and naval interests
and cannot be enlarged to meet the demands of the near future,
and
Whereas, There is a pressing need for drydock facilities
which cannot be located at Honolulu for lack of space and because
of exposure to attack, and
Whereas, The opening of Pearl Harbor, besides providing
adequate facilities for military, naval and general commercial
purposes will afford direct shipment for large and increasing
amounts of freight from the Central and West portions of the
Island of Oahu;
Therefore Be It Resolved By the citizens and business
men of this City assembled at this meeting, that the deepening,
widening and straightening of the Pearl Harbor Channel is an
important and imperative necessity to the commercial interests
both of this Territory and of the mainland; and
Whereas, The work necessary to accomplish this result
will require much time;
Resolved Further, That we emphasize the necessity for
prompt inception and effective protection of the work;
Resolved Further, That we urge the commercial bodies of
this City to take action forthwith in furtherance of this project.
Again expressing my regrets of not
being able to attend the -meeting, I
remain
Yours sincerely,
(Signed) CHAS. M. COOKE.
Castle & Cooke, Limited.
Honolulu, Hawaii, August 22, 1907.
Hon. E. A. Mott-Smith, Secretary of
Hawaii, Honolulu, T. H.
Dear Sir: I now own receipt of your
invitation to attend a meeting at Admiral
Very's office, on Friday, August
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of commercial ad-
vantages to ba gained from the open
ing and developing of Pearl Harbor
and the building there of a Naval Station
and other Federal works.
This is a question of great importance
and the advantages which would
ensue from a commercial ooint of view
from the opening of this harbor, are
very great, in my opinion, and I should
like very much to be able to attend
this meeting, but it will be impossible
for me to do so. as I have already
made arrangements to be out cf town
on that day.
The opening of Pearl Harbor would
unquestionably result in the saving of
a great many thousands of dollars a
year to the sugar plantations located
thereon, and if I can do anything to
hasten the accomplishment of this
much to be desired result, I will be
glad to assist in any way In my power.
Very truly yours,
E. D. TENNEY.
Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 23, 1907.
Admiral Samuel W. Very, Honolulu,
Hawaii.
Dear Admiral: I received, through
Mr. Mott-Smith, an invitation from
you to attend your meeting to discuss
the commercial importance of Pearl
Harbor. I regret that my Court duties
will prevent me from attending. The
subject is of great importance to the
interests of the Territory and I am
particularly impressed from the salvage
cases that have been in my Court
during the past year affecting vessels'
of almost the largest size in the Pacific,
as being of great significance in regard
to the importance to commerce of an
adequate drydock at Pearl Harbor.
Such a drydock would not only benefit
the navy, but would be of particular
convenience to the American merchant
marine and would also be of benefit to
foreign vessels and promote their use
of the ports of this island as places
of recourse for repairs.
Respectfully,
SANFORD B. DOLE.
In addressing the meeting Chairman
Carter said:
CHAIRMAN CARTER'S ADDRESS.
"I knew nothing of this meeting
till yesterday but it is a subject in
which I am greatly interested. When
the great increase in shipments to this
city came shortly after annexation it
caught the business community here
unawares. We do not want anything
of this kind to occur again. It is hard
to set any date on which more slips
will be needed here but I am sure that
the time will come, and in the near
future, when the harbor facilities here
will be entirely inadequate. Commerce
will come here from Tehuantepec and
from the Panama canal in such quantities
that it will be impossible to handle
it with the limited wharf facilities
which we have here. Nature has provided
us with Pearl Harbor for this
overflow and I believe that we should
not wait and be caught by the rush of
shipping which must come but should
go ahead with the improvements as
soon as possible.
"Already the different departments
of the Federal Government are trying
to obtain the old Quarantine wharf,
which was built by the merchants of
the city at a time when more shipping
facilities were absolutely necessary and
afterward bought by the Government.
The Lighthouse department wants it for
the lighthouse tender and it is surely
needed for this purpose, but it will
simply take away one more of the
docks for which we have ample use
? for merchant vessels. I do not believe
that there can ever be a satisfactory
allotment of wharves in this harbor be-cause
it is too small. Either the com'
mercial interests must give up more
and more or the naval wharves must
be moved to Pearl Harbor, which will
give all the room which we need."
DISCUSSION ENSUES.
W. Pfotenhauer, of H. Hackfeld &
Co., Ltd., was called on and stated
that from Oahu plantation there were
about 36,000 tons of freight which
could be shipped from Pearl Harbor
to jrreat advantage.
W. G. Irwin, speaking for Honolulu
plantation, stated that there was about
30,000 tons which would" come from
that source, and that he felt sure that
there would be a great saving if Pearl
Harbor could be opened to commerce.
- L. G. .Kellogg, when called on, said:
"There is no produce raised on this
part of the island but It all comes
from the general section of which
Pearl Harbor Is the center and must
travel ten or fifteen miles further to
reach this city for shipment. This
year there was In the neighborhood of
20,000 tons of freight sent to and from
Wahlawa and this will be doubled next
year and probably doubled again the
year after. The saving Jn freight, if
this could be sent by Pearl Harbor,
would be very great. I expect to see
all the land between Pearl Harbor and
Walalua used within the next generation,
either by small producers or possibly
by corporations, which will mean
an enormous amount more of freight.
If the proposed improvements are
made at Pearl Harbor and It Is opened
for commerce it will make my pineapple
ranch at Wahlawa worth from
ten to fifteen per cent, more than It
Is at present."
J. M. Dowsett stated that there
would be from 5000 to 6000 tons of
freight from the Walanae plantation
available for Pearl Harbor shipping.
He asked Admiral Very if it was not
possible that the navy would -rather
keep the channel tortuous in order
that the vessels of the enemy might
not get In easily.
In reply to this Admiral Very said:
STRAIGHT CHANNEL WANTED.
"I have never heard of this theory
till about an hour ago, when It was
spoken of by a gentleman in somewhat
similar terms to those used by Mr.
Dowsett. The facts of the matter are
as follows: In case one of our ships
is disabled in a fight at sea, we will
wish to get her Inside the harbor to
the hospital, that Is the dry docks, as
quickly as possible. Of course we
could, with tugs and with cables to
points on shore, with backing and
hauling, take her through a crooked
that Is not what we want.
While this was being done, the ship
might sink and blockade the entire
channel.
"We want a channel through which
we can take a disabled ship with the
greatest speed possible and place her
In a dock for repairs. In this connection
I want to speak of the rumors
which we have had here that the fleet
from the Atlantic and Asiatic squadrons
was coming here for maneuvers.
This was to a certain degree a natural
supposition on account of the fact that
this port Is half way between the Pacific
Coast and the Orient.
"AS A MATTER OP PACT NO
PRUDENT COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
WOULD HOLD MANEUVERS HERE,
WHERE THERE IS NO DRY DOCK.
In maneuvers, where so many ships
are concerned there Is always likely
to be an accident. Suppose one of our
large vessels should be disabled off
this harbor, what could be done?
There Is no dock here. She might sink
before she could be taken halfway
across the Pacific."
B. F. Dillingham, the next called on,
said:
"I have looked forward for a long
time to the opening of Pearl Harbor.
I believe that it would be a great move
In the interests of Oahu and of the
entire Territory. If opened for naval
purposes it would be a great thing
for the country, but If also opened for
commerce it would mean that there
would be a saving on each ton of
freight from that section.
"If the improvements planned should
be carried out It would mean that It
would bring a large population to that
section which would be worth far more
to the railroad than the loss which It
would suffer from the reductions In
freight. I believe that the increase in
population Is the very best thing which
can happen for this Territory. Not
taking the small stand of needing
freight for the railroad, but the broader
one of general good for the Island, I
am strongly in favor of the improvements
and of the bringing in, through
this means, the many new settlers who
would be sure to come. It would prove
of such vast benefit as to be almost
beyond belief."
Loud applause followed Dillingham's
speech and then Judge H. E. Cooper
was called on by Chairman Carter. He
said in nart:
"The great advantage which will be
found in Pearl Harbor for the shipping
Interests Is in the fact that there
I are twelve miles of deep water close
to shore "In tnIs clty the expense of
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to deep water has been excessive but
in Pearl Harbor deep water, from thirty-five
to sixty feet, may be found at
almost any point close to the shore.
Ten years or even eight years ago
there was quite a strong sentiment in
this city against the opening of Pearl
Harbor but this has changed and I
do not believe that any of the solid
business men of the city are against
it at present."
Judge Hartwell made a short speech,
telling of the treaty made in Grant's
administration which was really con -
THIS YEAR'S
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TAX KIN
The principal tax appeal question to
be settled by the Supreme Court this
year Is whether, under the law, the is
allowance for depreciation, which
and enterprises generally
make In their bookkeeping, is to be
considered as a los3 to be deducted
rrom the taxable amount returned as
a loss incurred in the business. This
question has been raised in a number
of cases. So far it has been decided
in only one, the Hawaiian Commercial
& Sugar Company's appeal in the
Maui tax court. But because It is the
principal question to be decided this
year. Attorney General Hemenway and
Deputy Attorney General Prosser are
devoting a good deal of study to It.
These two officials have already prepared
briefs in a number of cases ap
pealed from the tax courts to-the Supreme
Court. The tax court of Oahu
County haa still several cases undecided.
The court is waiting for
briefs, and these on behalf of the appealing
tax payers, for various reasons,
have been delayed. The Attorney General
Is not called on to file briefs In
any of these cases until the appealinr
tax payers have filed their briefs.
.
THE DOCTOR AWAY FROM HOME
WHEN MOST NEEDED.
People are often very much disappointed
to find that their family physician
is away from home when they
most ntied his services. Diseases like
cramp, colic ana diarrhoea require
prompt treatment, and in many instances
prove fatal before medicine can
be procured or a physician summoned.
The right way is to keep at .hand a
bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. No physician
can prescribe a better medicine for
these diseases. Sold by all dealers.
Benson, Smith & Co., Ltd., agents for
Hawaii.
summated In order that the United
States might make use of Pearl Harbor
for a naval base. He said that
even then it was looked forward to
as a commercial base as well as being
the best place in the Islands for
a naval station.
J. A. McCandless made one of the
strongest, though briefest, talks of the
afternoon. He said:
"From the three plantations in the
neighborhood of Pearl Harbor 90,000
tons of sugar will be sent out this
year. There will-be taken In to these
plantations In the same time, approximately
60,000 tons of freight, consisting
of heavy articles, coal, lumber,
machinery and general supplies. On
this there would be a saving of at
least 75 cents per ton in case the Pearl
Harbor could be used. Instead of this
enormous amount of freight being
transferred through Honolulu. That
means a saving of $125,000 per year, the
interest on $2,500,000 at the rate of five
per cent. Is not this an item to be
considered as a most valuable commer
cial recommendation for the Improvements
which have been planned, and
which Is totally outside of the naval
Improvements to be made?
"When the Panama Canal Is opened
It will mean that the port' of Honolulu,
through which now practically
every steamship line in the Pacific
runs, will be unable to take care of
the traffic. If the work on Pearl Harbor
is started Immediately It will mean
that It will not be finished till tho
Panama Canal Is ready for the tremendous
commerce which It will bring
here. It will take that time to erect
trie needed docks.
"So far as this city goes there need
be no fear in regard to loss of business
through the opening of Pearl
Harbor and the erection of a town at
that point It will merely be another
big feeder for Honolulu and will help
this city more than anything else
could.
"I am glad to hear my friend B. P.
Dillingham speak as he has In regard
to the Pearl Harbor. He speaks like
the broad-minded citizen that he Is
and not from a narrow standpoint as
a railroad man, desiring to get freight.
The increase in population will do this
city more good than can be Imagined."
Judge Frank M. Hatch stated that
there was no question in regard to the
good which would be done Honolulu
by the opening of Pearl Harbor. He
said that he hoped to see the channel
so enlarged that any type of ship
might enter easily. He said that It
was really part of Honolulu being so
close. The master of eight or ten
miles away would be considered nothing
in San .Francisco bay or In any
other large port, and that with one
pocket here and another at Pearl Harbor,
both on the south coast of Oahu,
the two would be practically Joined
together so that they were one and
the same.
Other short speeches were made by
Cecil Brown, E. H. Paris, J. P. Cooke,
P. A. Schaefer, John Lane, C. L. Wight
and others.
At the close of the meeting a vote
of thanks to Admiral Very for hl3
courtesy and the Interest which he
had taken in a subject of such great
importance to Honolulu was passed
unanimously and the gentlemen present
pressed forward to thank him personally.
Almost every large business house In
the city was represented at the meet
ing and there was not a voice raised
against the proposed plans of improve
ment. President G. W. Smith of the
Merchants' Association stated that he
expected that the matter would be immediately
taken up at the meeting of
the commercial bodies of the city and
resolutions passed In favor of an Immediate
start on the work of survey.
Among those present at the meeting,
which was held In the marine
barracks which were prettily draped
with flags, were Cecil Brown, ex-Governor
Carter, Governor Frear, Secretary
Mott-Smith, W. A. Kinney, W. G.
Irwin, E. A. Mclnerny, C. H. Cooke,
B. F. Dillingham, W. F. Dillingham,
J. M. Dowsett F. M. Hatch, L. G.
Kellogg, F. L. Waldron, Wlllard
Brown. Chas. Dole, R. H. Trent P. A.
Schaefer, J. G. Pratt J. A- Kennedy,
E. H. Paris, G. W. Smith, C. S. Desky,
R. J. Buchly, W. Pfotenhauer and S.
. M. Damon.
HALF II CENTURY
UN THE n
That the sun of the windjammer Is
setting on a long and honorable career
certain. That the day of the sailing
vessel as a freight carrier is passing
Is evidenced by the fact that with
the departure of the bark Amy Turner
for the Coast this morning, the harbor
is left clear of every sail except
the few small local boats.
But few sailing vessels remain in
active service, most of them being tied
up to docks or anchored in mud flats
on the mainland coasts. There Is no
activity In the ship yards in building
sailing ships, for there would be little
or no work for them if they were built.
For years past not a single vessel of
the type of the Amy has been built
and it is certain there never will be
another one launched. Time was when,
a large part of the income of tho Islands,
first at Lahaina and Hllo ana
afterward Honolulu, was derived from
the sailing fleet Wealth rolled into
the coffers of the storekeepers with
such regularity that they began to consider
it a vested right, and without
thought of the result encouraged to-the
limit the establishment of a. steamer
line. With that came th9 decapitation
of the goose that laid the golden
egg, for while the sailing masters laid
In most of their supplies for a voyage
here, the steamers come with their
larders and their slop chests filled to
the lid and doors. While a sailer
would remain here for weeks, the
steamer leaves In a few days. Their
meats are brought in cold storage and
It Is not a sure thing that they do-not
carry a water supply to last them
a round trip. Cheaper rates and
quicker service on the part of the
steamers has decreased the demand for
freight space on the vessels which for
years were the mainstay of the sugar
industry in these islands.
With the wreck of the TUlle Star-buck
off the coast of Chile, news of
which reached here yesterday, the sailing
fleet Is lessened by one. The Tillle
has been in the deep water trade for
years and has carried many thousand
tons of sugar from Hawaii to the Delaware
Breakwater. Captains Warland
and Curtis, the latter formerly master
of the Tillle Starbuck, were In the
same trade for a time.
And this brings to mind incidents;
in the life of Captain W. C. War-land
of this old-time sailing craft.
Fifty-three years ago today he came
into this port as a sailor before the
mast on the bark Falcon, making her
first stop on a voyage around the Horn.
He was rather reminiscent yesterday
in talking over the events.
"We docked in frbnt of the old Custom
House, at what is now Brewer's
wharf." he said, "and the harbor was
full of sail, for In those days this was
a calling port for whalers In
the oil and bone to vessels going
round the Horn to New Bedford. AU
around, where the business places are
now, was free of, such structures, ana
for a distance on King street. In both.
directions, grass houses occupied the
places of the more modern dwellings
of today. Kawalahao church, as I remember,
was about the same as it is
now, as far as the building itself is
concerned.
"One feature of the trip which startled
me was the visit of young men!
and women to the ship before we
reached the dock. People of both
sexes swam out to her before we entered
the channel and came up the
side to visit us and when leaving dived
from the yard into the water, the women
wearing holokus. During that
trip King Kamehameha visited the
ship, for It was different then people
held the captains of sailing vessels In
greater respect than seems to be the
case with men of the present genera
tion.
"I was before the mast on the bark
Yankee, Captain Jim Smith, In 1856,
and was in San Francisco at the time
of the vigilantes. Captain Smith took
a great Interest In the doings there
and became a member of the organization
and as a young lad I had to be
In with the crowd and I marched with
the others to the jail when demand
was made for Casey and Corey. That
was a lurid day. We had a little cannon
drawn up in front of the Jail and
the leaders of the movement rapped
on the door and made a demand upon
the jailor for the prisoners. This was
at first refused but when time was
given and a threat made to blow the
Jail into smithereens the men were
surrendered and taken to a room for
trial. A few hours later they were
hanging from the windows of a building
on Sacramento street Two others,
Heatherlngton and Brace, were flanged
on a scaffold on Davis street When
it came time to leave San Francisco
we were met by a tug outside the
heads and four men put aboard, one
of them, the father of a prominent
coast federal official, and told that if
they ever returned to San Francisco
It would be to their death. The father
of the man I referred to stayed here
for a time but grew weary and finally
decided to return, which he did. but
on reaching the coast there was a
great hubbub and the man was put
under arrest but in some way the matter
was settled and he escaped punishment
"In that year. 1836, I was here with
the Yankee and on the "19th of June
was outside Kawalahao when Emma
Rooke was married to Kamehameha
rv. There was a great time then and
palms and flowers were strewn from
the church to the -old palace. Everyone
seemed happy here in those days
and there was a lot of money made In
business."
Captain Warland has been In the
Amy Turner for nearly fourteen years
and with that vessel holds the record
for the voyage from China to Baltimore,
making the run in 87 days and
again In 100 days. Neither run has
been beaten. He has made In the same
vessel three voyages around the world.
The captain has had but one year of
shore duty, during which time he superintended
the construction of a ship.
In the fifty-three years since he began
his nautical career. Probably no other
master coming into this port has aw
slmllar record.