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THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER : HONOLULU, MAY 10 o 1S9S. THE PACIFIC Commercial Advertiser, W. N. ARMSTRONG - EDITOR. FRIDAY MAY 13. AMERICAN IMMIGRATION. What does the Legislature intend to do about white labor? What does the Government intend to do about it? What has the American Union Party done about it? Where are the Earnest Patriots who declared in their politi cal platform an abiding horror of the Asiatic, and a deep love for the Anglo Saxon? All of these political bodies act as it they had been quietly taken around the corner and "spoken to"' in a con fidential way on the subject. What really are the lions in the pathway? Or is it simply a case of Spanish "ma nana?" or is it only a repetition of the old story "let us eat and drink for to morrow we die?" The voice of the E. IVs organ shouting to the hosts that "coats must come off" is now only that of a sucking dove. The platform of the A. U. P. seems to be thrown into the rubbish heap and a very suspicious silence on the white immigration sub ject prevails. We have never believed that general white immigration from America was practicable, unless it was done with extraordinary care and energy, because no movements of the kind succeed un less there is deep enthusiasm and com manding talent engaged in it. The interest taken in it by some of the planters has been of the kind that had no "ring" in it, a general willing ness to let some one do the hard work of getting thfc planters and the com munity out of a labor difficulty. It has been only a languid interest which ac complishes nothing. It has nothing in it of the faith that moves moun tains. Some very good annexationists, some intelligent travelers, with the gift of political insight declare that we are beyond the parting of the ways, and are traveling along the Asiatic high way for all time, and that any attempt made to reverse our steps would be idle, and more than that, impossible; that we have made our election, and are bound by it. The acts of the political bodies we have mentioned, and they speak louder than words, strongly endorse this view of the situation. They have, appar ently abandoned the Islands to the Asiatics. They have silently admitted into the country within a few months more Asiatic males than the entire American, German and English able bodied male population. That fact has r vnrr email Vnl PP. We say most distinctly that we are not making any complaint about it. If the Government and the Legislature, and the community behind them are, after all, practicable believers in Asia tic civilization, though they may de nounce it openly, we shall not com plain, but proceed to make the very best of the Asiatic civilization. Only we shall be consistent. We shall not denounce Asiatic invasion, and at the same time, admit it in torrents. The prospertiy of the sugar industry is of supreme importance. Many of those interested inMt, put that pros perity above all questions of civiliza tion. This is natural enough, and the way of the world, though it hasi't much of "Christian civilization" in it. Now to preserve this prosperity, and at the same time square it with Christian civilization Is such a difficult job, no one carea to tackle it. On the whole, it is much easier to drift along the stream of prosperity even if it carries us into the Asiatic sea. smaller holders of real estate pay con siderably more than their proportion of taxes. The larger holders, especially those who own the Crown leases pay much less in proportion. Minister Damon in this report pre sents these figures. Individuals pay $92,207 on $9,22G,7GG. Corporations pay $85,379 on $8,537, 939. Yet the returns to the Interior De partment show an invested capital by the corporations of $27,000,000 which the Minister, in his report suggested was a valuation or investment entirely inconsistent with the amount of taxes paid. This apparently unequal taxation has therefore been in existence and publicly commented on for some time. How this curious and apparently inequitable system of taxation has grown up, it is not necessary to dis cuss. It exists. It also exists else where. It is one of the political sores of the American States, where the rich have voided taxation for one reason among others because its proceeds have been largely wasted by office holders? and have not been used for the public good. In some cases taxation really means confiscation of property. Many millions of dollars are held in trust for women and children by the Trust companies of New York city. In manv cases the rate of interest paid the beneficiaries is only 2 and 1-2 per cent . while the rate of taxation has been 2 per cent. Under such circum- stnnfps. existing now in many States, tnvAtion is avoided. And it could be avoided here with some justification if it became an imposition. It- is not so here. But the inequality of it is very manifest. conning tower, from which he can di rect the fight, looking through a hori zontal slit, which may be so enveloped in smoke that he can see nothing. To what extent he can stand the noise and the pounding in battle has not been tested. Mr. Benjamin believes that no ship's armor is so efficient as celerity of ac tion and good gunnery. The ship wins which first effectively lodges a project ile in a vital part of the enemy. He believes as an expert that the swift attack and good marksmanship of the Americans is greatly superior to that of the Spaniards. Gazette (semi-weekly) will be issued as usual this morning for the out-going Island and foreign mails. Copies in wrappers at the newsdealers and pub lication office. Facts About Health It is Easy to Keep Well If We Know How REWARD OF MERIT. At the CHICAGO CYCLE SHOW in 1R97 each visitor on entering the Siow was handed a coupon reading as below: "After viewing the exhibits, kindly fill in the nane of the Bicycle which nleases you best as regards beauty x- - .... and mechanical merit, and deposit tne rnnnon in bafllot box near exits. Name of Bicycle, The "Shirk" received 17,489 ballots against 12,377 the next .highest. When it is known that all the leading manes n? .wr,i in the United States were on exhibition at this Show, the above aba for itself. The hu.nul.u-uu J J V C4I1. 7 M-f . BICYCLE CO. have secured cue Agcuw er. ctriotiv hieh errade wheel. iWl " . . T -r IT WIDL. INTEREST YUU iu The SHIRK is the best tning tnat ever happened. Some of the Conditions Necessary to Perfect Health. The importance of maintaining good health is easily understood, and it is really a simple matter if we take a correct view of the conditions required. In perfect health the Etomach promptly digests food, and thus prepares nourishment. The blood is employed to carry this nourish ment to the organs, nerves, muscles and tissues which need it. The first great essential for good health, therefore, is pure, rich blood. Now it is certainly a fact that no medicine has such A Record of Cures as Hood's Sarsaparilla. It is literally true that there are hundreds of people alive and well today who would have been in their graves had they not taken Hood's Sarsaparilla. It is depended upon as a family. medicine and general regulator of the system by tens of thousands of peonle. This is because Hood's Sarsaparilla makes the blood pure. This is the secret of its great success. Keep your system in good nealtn Dy Keeping your Dlood pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla, which absolutely cures when other medicines fail. " I had pimples on my face and a larere boil on one hand. I began takiner Hood's Sarsaparilla and after using three bottles I was cured." J. vv. Johksojt, 3 South Broderick St., San Francisco, Cal. Sarsaparilla Isthe best in fact the One True Blood Purifier. Sold by druggists. $1 ; six for 5. HnnH'c Pillc cnre iver Ills; easy to 11UUU 2 tHIS Uike,easy to operate. 25c HOBRON DRUG COMPANY, Wholesale Agents. WE ARE: Leading jnAll the . - x . . . J..-. " t:.-"S-t.'t- V ' o o ft ove A. IKJood' We do not claim that this inequality should be removed on the general ground of justice to all,' as upon the specific ground that we, "m the inter ests of good government,", deny a large proportion of those wbo are taxed any voice in the matter. And because we do not, we are under the strongest ob ligations to protect them, we put it on selfish grounds, the use of fair play in order to prevent disquiet and racial hatred. There is none at present, but the seeds are in the ground and no agricultural almanac can foretell how long it takes to sprout them. Cheap TIMELY TOPICS AND Power HIiin May 9, 1898. Last week we drew your attention to the good quali ties of the REAL AND WASH VEILS, LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS. Silks, Laces, Lawns and Organdies, Silk Mulls. B. F. EHLERS & CO. Fort Street; 00 OOOOOOOOOOO0OOOO0O' 0 Import Cigars direct from Havana. 0 Hollister & Co. 2 TTrniVri.v JPV Import American Cigars direct from the 0 0 0 m 0 m 0 Factories. TT jp ii Import Manila Cigars direct from tha Factories. 0 TTxn-J oi4-i-r XV Pa Import Smoking Tobaccos direct from tha Factories. $ Hollister & CoJmpoF 0 Hollister .& Co .Import Snuff direct from the Factorles RAPID FIRING GUNS- Park Benjamin, a mechanical expert of New York, states in the N. Y. Inde pendent, referring to naval actions with modern guns, that the largest guns, 12 and 13 inch calibre, can be loaded and fired almost once every three minutes. The six inch rapid fir ing guns can be loaded and fired at the rate of seven to fifteen aimed shots per minute. Then come six pounder guns, delivering 40 shots per minute, and one pounders throwing one shot per min ute, the machine one pounders 200 shots per minute, and the Gatlings throwing 3,000 bullets per minute. So fierce was the fire of these guns, at the battle of the Yalu river, between the Japanese and Chinese, the sea was converted into foam by the discharges. The person in the greatest peril is the captain, as he must stand in the A walk tnrough most any section of this city at night when all is still will cause anyone to won der why more sickness rinn tint exist. The ob- noxious orders from defec tive sewerage and many other causes ought to be overcome and that at once. 5 CENTS A n I T T A iiALLU T IN. Look after your cess pools, water closets and" garbage barrels. They are fever producers. Keep them free from offensive odora. It saves doctor's bills. Auction Sale OF Residence on Emma St. odorless i mm. The little community has already, perhaps.' made its choice, and any urg ing of an extended white immigration may be ilde talk. We have seen a good deal of practical politics in our day, and we confess that our experience did not give us much encouragement to hope that a heroic measure like that of stemming the Asiatic tide with white immigration would accord with the temper of the community. The fact is that the Legislature is nearing the close of its session, and all the politi cal factors are drugged on the ques tion. Even the strong opposition of the laboring classes of the American people to the character of our labor makes no impression beyond that of causing some of those who appreciate the extent of the American bounty to offer to make some contribution to a new immigration, provided some one else will take off his coat and do the missionary work of putting the affair into operation. UNEQUAL TAXATION. On Saturday, May 21st, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON, At my salesroom, Queen street, I will sell at Public Auction the residence or Mrs. C. F. Bush on Emma street below the Royal School property and adjoin ing the residence of Jas. Campbell, Esq. The nronerty has a frontage or 101 feet on Emma street and is from 178 to 200 feet deep. . There is a commodious dwelling house on the property, containing par lor, dining room, 7 bedrooms, pantry, etc. There are also two cottages, contain ing 2 rooms each. An excellent opportunity to purchase a residence close to town. Mucn simpler and more convenient than Chloride nf Lime. Carbolic Acid and many other disinfec tants. Used In all the prominent Hospitals and Public Buildings through out the United States. PDRIFIl THE STUFF. Sold in any quantity from 25 cents upwards. Give It a trial. but did not mention the fact that although the Aermotor will PUMP MORE WATER than any other mill, even with a poor pump, still it Will not do its best work unless attached to a good pump. We keep in stock, to go with our i6-foot geared mills, the Gould Triple Action Pump which will furnish from 8 to 10,000 gallons per hour. For our smaller mills we have a pump which is man ufactured by the Aermotor Co. itself and is the very thing for those who want a pump that is cheap and at the same time is the best or its kind. Ynn rannot make a mis- A V take when you invest in an Aermotor. They pay for themselves in no time. 0 Hollister & Co.,mptyTrnruBndpordirectfromtheFac' JjQJJg..g, OO aV Havana and ManlIa Ci2ars in Bond. Hollister & Oo.Are tobacconists. Hollister & Co.Are Lo?ttd at Corner of Fort & Merchant Sts. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 oocoooooo.o.oooo.oo.ooooo 0. o 0 o 0 o A O 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 o 0 r Ml Cures while Wiiooping Cough, Asthma, Croup, Catarrh, Got .AanAr.A when T&oorixe4 iatWwck room will fiT i medial rcttei. Its curative power mn wooderM. tl- preronMr ttec syrw 9t cootagiova diseases y actm fwrfl AmnfectMt, WrJ t wM child. Sold by drsastsU. vaiaaiMc oiei irwm. HOLLISTER DRUG CO., Honolwui. m. u Ixwtn. For further particulars apply to Jas. F. Morgran, Sole Agents. l lii ifli'i eo. Limited. 307 FORT ST. For Sunburn, Rough Skin, USE- lift HI! Ell . HONOLULU. H. I. SOFT, WHITE tiKIN Is within the reach of every woman. All that is needed to make the corapleiion faultless is Mails Cbeam. Ilemoves every facial blemish, takes away redness ana oiliness, preserves and beautifies the skin. Prepared Only By enson, Smith & Co -LIMITED A TT1TTAV I L'T We are now able to offer the people of Honolulu - SSjlS ejii G5 We will begin the new month with a NEW STOCK OF GOODS Personally selected at the Factories in Europe and America, and Bought For Spot Cash. Not only does the tax list of 1S97 show singular inequalities of assess ment, but the tax list of 1S95 shows it also. Minister Damon, in his report for the year 1895, sets forth the inequality in a significant table. It showed that the Prices As iaVe never been shown in this country before, i j i Which mum 1 Impossible! JL EVERYBODY INVITED 2 EJ f '"--3 Li " El fc v.vw --w.-.. a.,Jip3 &&ntttir-.),iitH-