Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Volume II, Number 165, 6 April 1891 — Page 4
| This text was transcribed by: | Naomi Ajello |
| This work is dedicated to: | to my Hawaii Hamachi Ohana |
KA LEO O KA LAHUI.
"E Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono."
THE NEW MARKET.
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A gingerbread framework of antiquated design is being erected on the esplanade for the purpose of a market. The design and the location were adopted by the Thurston administration, but the last Legislature disapproved of both, and a Committee was appointed to report on it. The Committee found, that while the plan was not what might have been desired, the matter of economy suggested its retention, but they disapproved of the site and recommended another, but finding that several Bureaus would be involved in the question of site, they recommended the matter to be left to the discretion of the Minister of Interior. But the present Minister evidently doubting his own original executive ability has simply builded upon the line handed down by his predecessor. In all modern cities, when public building or improvements are undertaken, it is generally with the view to ornament the city, and to adopt a location and surroundings in harmony with the purpose. The design and site of our market is not in accord with the idea; it is a great barn-like structure, situated amonf the coal piles, lumber yards and workshops of the esplanade. It is placed in the centre of a lot5, the four remnant quadrangles of which are practically wasted; it might have been placed at the foot of Alakea Street, and made to form an ornamental vista, but it is set to one side and out fo sight from many of the approaching streets; it provides only a series of stalls or tables in stiff parallelograms, and has none of the conveniences or accessories that render markets in foreign cities an attractive places of resort. With but little extra expense, we might have had a market on the water front, that would be oour pride and a place to be admired. To the East of the present site is ample unoccupied space fronting the harbor, that only requires filling in to be made available. The main market building could have been places ina central position, which would have afforded a view from approaching streets, and an ornamental appearance from the water front. Small wharfs for the accommodation of fishing crafts and other mall vessels bringing market produce. The general plan in other places for a market, includes stalls for the accommodation of stock and poultry dealers; trees are planted about the place; one or more pavilions, a restaurant, places of refreshment, or small stores from all of which a large revenue is derived, making it self supporting to the government instead of bring an expense, as no doubt the new market will be to this country without any reason for bring so, except the lack of originality and self-reliance of our worthy Minister of Interior. Such is the usual plan adopted in other countries, and nearly every village springing up all over the United States, take every pains to excel it, by ornamentation, making the whole as attractive as their parks—an why not? If our markets were laid out, as far as feasible, on the plans suggested above, it would have been one of the most attractive points of interest in the city, and of comfort to the routine visit of necessity of the populace to such a place. It then would he the pleasant and convenient meeting and bartering ground for dealers in farm and field produce; and so would stimulate the commerce of the small farmers; marketing would be pleasant and fashionable to our ladies; the caterer would have a wider scope, and the visitor find many allurements. Above all, as we have said, the revenues would make a handsome return for all the outlay. We regret that so much of the public funds has been spent on the present structure and site, a place, we feel assured, that will never be as popular and attractive as it should have been if the Minister had sufficient ambition or pride to take reasonable advantage of his own gifts and the discretion given him, and instituted a market place that would have been a monument to his administration.
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GOVERNMENT DEADLOCK IN HAWAII.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 5.
A prominent Hawaiian merchant, who arrived here yesterday by steamer from Honolulu, brings news of a conspiracy having been organized by Colonel Ashford to seize the Hawaiian Government and retain the Queen as a mere figure-head. Before leaving the island he has learnt that the American missionaries, who are headed by Chief Judge Judd, of the Supreme Court, had attempted to form a Cabinet which would be favourable to the sugar and other interests.
The new Queen rejected the combination they proposed because it was formed of Europeans, several of whom were opposed to any Kanakas being placed in executive offices. Several Cabineets were afterwards formed; but the Queen and her advisers could not agree. It was finally settled that Mr. Widemann should be Premier. When this was announced two members of the old Cabinet refused to retire, and the deadlock was still in existence when the steamer left.
The Queen was blamed for delaying the appointment of a Cabinet. If she had named it on the day that news was received of King Kalakaua’s death, her selection would have been approved. The delay had naturally resulted in the creation of a good deal of bitter feeling.
There was no question that Colonel Ashford, the commander of the Honolulu Rifles, had formed a plan for the capture of the Government , with the object of giving the Queen a native Cabinet and of carrying out the same scheme as Mr. Wilcox had in view four years ago.
The American Minister learned the full details of Colonel Ashford’s scheme, and arranged to have marines landed from the United States men-of-war Mohicanand Iroquois, in case and attack should be made on Government House.
It is reported that the Queen will refuse to make Princess Liliu-Kilan heir to the throne, and she desires to name her own son as her successor.
The general feeling among foreigners in Honolulu is that the new Queen is of an obstinate disposition, and is determined to wield more power than her predecessor Kalakaua, but that she lacks decision of character and will probably fail to realize her ambition by temporizing as she has done in the matter of the formation of a Cabinet. The uncertainty in political affairs is injuring business and causing great uneasiness among the Conservative element.---Dalziel (The Times Special).
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Come Along Oban.
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The S. F. Examiner of March 1`2 is authority for the statement that a Turkish gentleman named Oban Solyman Gaidjikhow is on his way here with coin to start a sugar refinery and his four wives accompany him. We rejoice to hear of any new enterprise being started, especially the refinery, although we fear Oban will discover in San Francisco that our treaty is very unfavorable to the entry there of refined sugar, but there is no earthly reason why he should not find a market where the duty on refined sugar is light as in New Zealand, Canada or even Australia.
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We hear that Oban brings his harem along. A good Musselman regards a plurality of wives as assential to his peace and comfort, not that the follower of the Prophet is alone in this idea, but the pious Mahomedan fences them all in one lot, where he thinks he can keep an eye on them; whereas the apparently pious christian too often is married to one and keeps the balance separated.
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Oban’s matrimonial institution is certain to excite curiosity and we shall be anxious to know how it feels to have to clutch at space with four women around you. But the fear is that Oban will put up a 60 foot-high fence around his lot without even a knot-whole in the whole structure.
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We hope a committee of our experienced wealthy polygamists will organize themselves as a reception committee to do the honors on Oban’s arrival, and as quite a number of them are prominent sugar and finance men they could represent the Refinery and Harem institution in one. Modesty alone restrain us from naming the committee and giving an outline of the reception festivities.
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ON DIT.
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That the appropriation for Dredging the harbor is nearly exhausted; and that his is due to the heavy draught in the Akamai’s flue.
That a new Superintendent of government works is in view in the person of one of our gallant Colonels on he Staff.
That Judge J. G. Hoapili is eligible for Sheriff of Hawaii, in place of the boodler now in office.
That there appears to be a charm for fascination about the name Hopkins, as every one is being discharged from the Police Force to make up for the retention of E. H,. the Egyptian socerer, who turned opium into poi.
That there has been a tempest in the royal arena lately; on account of some of the piccadillos among the pets.
That Bobby thinks that if Mac is superceded , he will have to personate Atlas in the Public Works Department.
That the Stagge is after the Bulletin man, is very evident from his onslaught on the latter in columns in the P. C. A.
That Harry Unger has been hungering after the forbidden fruit, having strayed into Gilleg’s orchard.
That the Duke of Waikapu has been appointed Copying Clerk in the Foreign Office, by proxy. Go it, Philly, vile you is young; by-and-by, you was mit ole you can’t.
That Miss Camille Muori, will astonish the Maoris — this evening.
That the district judge of Hamakua, in the Paeaina, rises to explain his inexplicable conduct in refusing to issue a warrant to arrest the murderers of the Hawaiian, named Kalaniwahine.
That the body of the murdered Kalaniwahine of Hamakua, was exhumed and a new coroner’s verdict made up ager the legitimate coroner’s jury had held an inquest over the dead body at the time of death and pronounced their opinion that the man died from wounds inflicted by some person unknown.
That a case will be brought before the Courts to test the responsibility of those who arrest people on suspicion of being lepers, and placing them in a pen where they may be inoculated.
That of five members comprising the Board who voted for the appointment of the new nominee for Secretary; the vote were understood to @and thus: For—President I@ono, and Hons. Sam’l Parker and John Ena. Against: -- Hons. J. O. Carter and John T. Waterhouse, Jr.
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He lono kai hai ia mai ia makou e lawe ia aku an aka kekahi mau kaa Kikane me na lio o ka Hui o hikikoki iopi ma no Hilo.
Ua hoolale ae kekahi Paele me kekahi ili keokeo i na ai awahia a ka ui ma ka auina la Poaono nei mawaho iho o ka hale kuai man Union Feed Co.
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Ka Buke Akeaakamai.
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Ke ki gula
NO KEKAHI MAU MEA HUNA POHIHIHI I HULIIA E KA NOEAU O KE KANAKA.
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Kakau MUA IA E KA Mea Hanohano
DAVID KALAKAUA a me kekahi poe e ae he nui, a i Hoouluia, Hooponoponoia, a Hoomahuahua kou ia e Levi-i-Levi ole ia ka Akeakami Hawaii o ke Keneturis 19.
Mahele o ka Buke.
MAHELE I.
ZODIALOGIA—Hoike Ouli ma na kaulana Mahina.
MAHELE II.
NAEVIALOGIA—Hoike OUli no ka Ila o ke kanaka.
MAHELE III.
METRAGARATIMA—Ka hoike Ouli ma ka Hoonohonoho Huahelu ma ka Helu Kabala.
MAHELE IV/
ONEIROLOGI.
MAHELE V.
Ka Papa Konana Hoailona POmaikai.
MAHELE VI.
Ka Arimatika Kamahao.
J. M. POEPOE.
Mar. 26, 1891. lm-d.
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KUAI HOOPAU NUI.
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Mai keia manawa aku a hiki i ko Makou hoonnee ana aku iloko o ko makou
HALEKUAI HOU
Ma ke Alanui Papu,==(NA HALE BURUA.)
E hoolilo aku ana Makou i ko Makou waiwai, a pau o na ano Lole:
NA LOLE NANI,
NA LOLE I HUMUIA,
KAPU A ME PAPALE
PAHU LOLR, a pela aku
No na Uku Hooemi Loa Nae.
Egan & Gunn.
ALANUI MOI kokoke i ke ALANUI PAPU. tf-d.
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Hoolaha Hou!
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B. F. EHLERS & CO., ---Painapa.
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Ua loaa mai nei ia makou he mau waiwai hou loa, oia hoi
KAKIMIA,
KINAMU,
KEOKEO HALU’A
CHALLI,
VIKOLIA KEOKEO
---A ME NA---
Mikilima e na ano a pau, a me na paku puka aniani o kela a me keia ano, no na kumukuai haahaa loa.
B. F. EHLERS & CO.
Alanui Pau, Honolulu. ---25---d8m.