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THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER : HONOLULU,
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THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
W. N. ARMSTRONG - EDITOR
SATURDAY
MAY' 21.
AN ERROR.
ANOTHER LETTER
It was suggested to us yesterday,
with some emphasis, that the British
resident here had not been asked to
join in a reception to the American
forces, which may, it is expected, visit
this port en route to Manila. While the
American residents would naturally
take the lead in preparing a reception,
there was and is abundant reason for
a mo.3t cordial invitation to the British
residents to join with them in cordially
recognizing a cause which is in a sense
not national, but international, one
which the English speaking people ap
prove with enthusiasm. Owing to pe
culiar crcumstances existing here, the
British generally may shrink from
making an offer of assistance in the
first instance. It would have been wise
and cordial, for the Americans to have
made a request to them to join in the
reception, if it ocurred. The failure to
do so may be due to oversight, or an
assumption not warranted. Our re
mark yesterday, to the effect that the
British were disposed to sulk about it,
was therefore, not justifiable and we
extremely regret that it was made.
Until they decline to join, -the matter
should not be prejudiced.
Moreover, the British authorities
have notified British subjects to ob
serve a strict neutrality. Whether or
not the proposed reception, with its
incidents, is a violation of the spirit
of neutrality may be a serious ques
tion. The Americans here have elected
to give the reception, whatever its
bearing on neutrality may " be. They
will not, and they cannot, do other
wise. The Flag compels them. That
is enough.
AVAR IS "HELL."
The Outlook says regarding the war:
"The country can dispense with in
flammatory oratory. It goes to war
-with extreme reluctance, and with
hatred of the barbarous method of set
tlying disputes deep in its heart.
"It goes to war with sad deliberation
and in a judicial spirit. It is in no
mood for buncombe of any kind. The
business in hand is serious and needs
serious, dispassionate, clear headed me
thods. L.et us have an end of windy
declamation."
The Germans say "when war falls
out, the Devil enlarges hell." Napoleon
said: "War the trade of barbarians,
and the art of bringing the greatest
physical force to bear on a single
point." And we have Carlyle saying:
"Under the sky is no uglier spectacle
than two men with clenched teeth, and
hell fire eyes hacking one another's
flesh, converting precious living bodies
and priceless living souls into name
less masses of putrisence, useful only
for turnip manure."
We do not for a moment discourage
war, in a just cause. God hath created
mankind, in his infinite wisdom, so
that their progress in morals, and
what is called "civilization" is advanc
ed over a highway covered with bodies
of men, mutilated, and dying of vio
lence, and of widows and ophans suf
fering and desolate. Even in a just
war, injustice is its constant incident.
A little girl said yesterday: "Mama,
do you think the .mama's of the Span
ish sailors that were killed by the Bal
timore will cry?" In the exhuberance
of our feeling of triumph, let us not
fonret that of some hundreds of young
Spaniards blown into eternity the oth
er day by the awful lire of the American
warships, perhaps not one of them was
personaaly responsible for the con
ditions which produced the existing
war. Perhaps every one of them was
impressed into the service of man
ning Spanish guns. They were made
to pay for the error, and sins of the
Nation. Even though they fought well
and for the "honor" of Spain, they
were not responsible for the conflict,
or for the miserable equipment of
their ships. And behind them are
Spanish mothers, ignorant and bigoted
indeed, but mothers nevertheless,
mourning for their sons blown to
pieces in the Far East. The mystery
of war, its necessity and uses, in ad
vancing and making glorious the
teachings of Christ, we cannot under
stand. We accept it as a condition of
life on earth. But, when looked at in
the "dry light" of reason and con
science, it is a terribly serious and
solemn affair, in its incidents and fear
ful results. The danger is that it per
mits the latent savagery of our na
tures to take possession of us. In re
sorting to "barbarous methods" as the
Outlook says, we are extremely liable
to share the feelings of barbarians, and
delight in the destruction of men, be
cause we love victory. Great and hu
mane commanders speak of war as
"hell." If then "hell" must be delib
erately created in earth, in a good
cause, it should also create only the
profoundest sorrow and regret while
it lasts.
We print elsewhere a second letter
from a native woman on our social
and political condition. We have
abundant proof that the authorship of
the letter is native, or part native. It
is not the work of a haole. It shows
quite clearly that the native Hawaiians
entertain some very loose and vague
opinions regarding missionaries.
These arise more from race feelings
than from any very thoughtful study
of the situation. rAt the same time
they are valuable as an evidence of
current native thought. We cannot
blame the natives for taking these
views. Throughout the world, those
who are unfortunate invariably blame
the fortunate.
The British Government in Fiji,
have taken away the power of the na
tives, isolate them, and forbid any ex
tended intercourse with the whites.
The natives, on the whole, are con
tented, and are not crowded. But our
natives would not submit to a similar
treatment, even if it would be effective
in restoring the race. The natives,
like the rest of mankind, love the
flesh pots, and will get at them re
gardless of consequences. This works
much hardship to some native men
and women of excellent character.
The "sons of missionaries" are under
obligation only to provide the natives
with a chance. If they do not accept
it, the obligation ceases.
The WTar Department in Washing
ton receives many bushels of letters
from persons, suggesting the most et-
fortivp methods of ending the war
A man whose suggestion is dated
cminiifl. Md.. and who subscribes him
self "Scipio Caeser MacCord, Warrior,"
civics the Secretary of War to lm
mediately seize all the elephants now
in thfl United States with circuses and
forming part of the menageries of
zoological gardens and to make up an
elephant battalion to assist in the in
vnsion of Cuba.
"vu noe." headds, "mr sekertry that
a elefant Is a horid loking beest and A
imnnpred elefants with gatlin guns on
Ther baks wud simpley raze thunder
with Them greesers and skar Them
into the nex Whirld."
From the Orient.
The Japanese Gazette says:
Coal is gradually falling in price at
Moji.
About 20 Japanese, including the
personnel of the Japanese Consulate,
are at present residing in Manila.
Over 300 emigrants will, it is said,
leave this port for Hawaii by the S. S.
Argyll about May 10.
From the beginning of this year up
to May 3d the total number of plague
cases reported in Formosa were G59; of
these 451 died.
A mass meeting of the sake brewers
in Japan will be held at the Nakamura-
ro Tokyo on June 21.
Woman's Friend
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Up to the end of April last the im
ports exceeded the exports by about
yen 50,162,031:26, while the excess of
exjorts of gold and silver amounted to
yen 39,9S5,474.75.
It appears, says the Yomiuri, that
the amount of the Chinese loan to be
taken up by Japan exceeds two mil
lion pounds sterling.
Values of imports of foreign salt in
the last five years were yen 3,462.65 in
1893; yen 5,656.10 in 1894; yen 3,245.18
in 1S95; yen 55,579.81 in 1S96 and yen
111, 824.080 in 1897.
At a meeting of the associated mem
bers of the Spinnng Companies in Ja
pan to be held at Osaka soon, a pro
posal to cause introduction of a bill
for encouraging the export of cotton
yarn in the coming session of the Deit
is to be discussed.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Makes the
Blood Rich and Pure, Creates an
Appetite and Restores Health,
Vigor and Vitality.
I feel that I ought to write a few
words in praise of llood'a Sarsaparilla,
which has done great things for me. I
was in a delicate condition and was sick
at my stomach and constipated. I tried
remedies highly recommended for female
weaknesses, but the medicines brought
on other troubles. I was bo weak I
could not attend to my household duties,
and I then determined to try Hood's Sar
saparilla. After I had taken this medicine
a short time I began to gain strength. I
Crew Stronger Each Day
until I was able to work all day without
any inconvenience. I have taken Hood's
Pills for constipation, and I am better to
day than I have been for five years.
Since .taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and
Hood's Pills I feel rested in the morning.
I am less nervous and am sure I have
richer and purer blood. I have always
been bothered with scrofula, but now I
am rid of it. Before my last child was
born I took Hood's Sarsaparilla, and
my girl baby was fat and strong, while
my other child was not well and lived
to be only two years old." Mrs. E. F.
Deal, Box 419, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
OCPS parilla
Is the best in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hrn4'c DSIIc are purely vegetable, oare
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HOBRON DRUG COMPANY,
Wholesale Agents.
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REAL AND WASH VEILS,
LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.
Silks, Laces,
Lawns and Organdies,
Silk Mulls,
B. F. EHLERS & CO
Fort Street.
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Powerful.
The Loan of a Warship.
YOKOHAMA, April 29. A leading
newspaper of this city advises the Jap
anese Government to lend the United
States two cruisers for the period of
the duration of the war.
THIS DAY.
Auction Sale
OF
Residence on Emma St.
On Saturday, May 21st,
AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON,
At my salesroom, Queen street, I will
sell at Public Auction the residence of
Airs. C. F. Bush on Emma street below
the Rpyal School property and adjoin
ing the residence of Jas. uampoeii, n.sq.
Thfl nronertv has a frontage or 1U1
feet on Emma street and is from 178
to 200 feet deep.
TTipro is a commodious dwelling
house on the property, containing par
lor, dining room, 7 bedrooms, paniryt
etc.
There are also two cottages, contain
in cr 2 rooms each.
An excellent opportunity to purchase
a residence close to town.
A walk through most
any section of this city
at night when all is still
will cause anyone to won
der why more sickness
does not exist. The ob
noxious orders from defec
tive sewerage and many
other causes ought to be
overcome and that at once.
5 CENTS A
UnLLvll
May 19, 1898.
The summer is coming on
and the rains are about fin
ished; the hot, sultry and
penetrating days just com
menced.
The careful householder,
if he be wise, will paint his
house inside and particu
larly outside, to insure its
living to a good old age.
If you want to paint the
entire house we have
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Jas. F. Morgan,
AUCTIONEER.
THIS DAY.
AUCTION SALE
OF
HORSES and MULES
On Saturday, May 21st,
At 12 o'clock noon, at stables of J. I.
Dowsett, Queen street, I "will sell at
Public Auction about
25 HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES.
Look after your cess
pools, water closets and
garbage barrels. They are
fever producers. Keep
them free from offensive
odors.
It saves doctor's bills.
ODORLESS 1 IB.
Much simpler and more
convenient than Chloride
of Lime, Carbolic Acid
and many other disinfec
tants. Used In all the
prominent Hospitals and
Public Buildings through
out the United States.
PDRM1 THE STUFF.
Sold In any quantity
from 25 cents upwards.
Give it a trial.
with the best oil and all
other concomitants. If you
only want to paint your
veranda, or do some touch
ing up the cheapest way is
to purchase some of our
Ideal
Ready
nixed
Paint,
and you can do the touching
up yourself.
We carry the ready mixed
paints in almost every shade
and in quantities to suit,
from i -gallon tins down to
i -pound tins.
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Whoopinsr Cough anu Croup is wonderful. Its anti
septic virtues render it invaluable in contagioua
diseases, as Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever, etc. Des
criptive booklet with testimonials free. Sold by
druggists. j
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Jas. F. Morgan,
AUCTIONEER.
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