THE HAWAIIAN TREATY
The Important Document Has NOW
Been Formally Signed.
ISLANDS WILL BE .ANNEXED.
No Provision For Liliuokalani or Her
Niece—The Japanese Government
Protests — The Work -01' the
Senate—Capitol Chitchat.
Washington, June 17.+'T‘he three Ha-
waiian commissioners, together with
:Secretary Sherman and Assistant Sec—
retaries Day and Cridler, assembled in
conference in the diplomatic room of
:the state department today, and made
.a careful comparison of the text of the
Hawaiian treaty.
The treaty was signed by Secretary
Sherman for the United States and
Messrs. Hatch, Thurston and Kinney
for Hawaii.
Before the final signature of the doc-
ument the secretary of state was pre-
sented with a formal protest by the
Japanese government, through its lega-
tion here, against the consummation of
the agreement. The protest is under—
stood .to be based on apprehension that
the special treaties now existing be—
tween Japan and Hawaii, under which
the Japanese enjoy certain advantages,
will be affected injuriously by annexa-
tion.
Of the persons
when the treaty
three were present
which was withdrawn by President
Cleveland in 1803 was signed. These
were Special Commissioner Lorin Thur-
ston and Assistant Secretaries Adee
and Cridler.
Secretary Sherman first signed the
copy intended to be held here, while
Commissioner Hatch signed first the
Hawaiian copy of the treaty, his fellow
comm‘iSSioners coming next in order,
Mr. Thurston followed by Mr. Kinney.
The treaties were sealed by Assistant
Secretary Cridler with a private seal
carried on his watch chain, the copies
were handed to their respective cus—
todians, and the treaty was made, as
far as the executive branch of the gov—
ernment could effect it. There was a
general exchange of congratulations be—
tween the parties to the ceremony, and
after a photograph had been taken of
the commissioners the ceremony was
ended.
Provisions of the Treaty.
The treaty provides that the govern-
ment of the Hawaiian Islands cede to
the United States absolutely and for—
ever all rights of sovereignty in and
over the Hawaiian Islands and its de-
pendencies and that these islands shall
become an integral part of the territory
of the United States. The government
of Hawaii also cedes to the United
States all the public lands, public
buildings and public property of every
description. Congress is to enact spe-
cial laws to govern the disposition of
the lands in the Hawaiian Islands. All
revenue from these lands shall be used
solely for the benefit of the inhabitants
of the Hawaiian Islands, for education-
al and other public purposes
The Hawaiian Islands shall be admit—
ted into the Union as a territory of the
United States, local laws to be passed
by a local legislature, but subject to
the approval of the president. Until
congress shall apply the laws of the
United States to the islands the present
laws of Hawaii are .to govern the is-
lands.
The present treaties and laws gov—
erning Hawaii’s commercial relations
with foreign nations shall remain in
force until congress shall take action.
Further immigration of Chinese labor-
ers is prohibited pending congressional
action, and the entry of Chinese from
Hawaii into the United States likewise
is prohibited. The United States as-
sumes the public debt of Hawaii, but
with a stipulation that this liability
shall not exceed $4,000,000. '
The treaty, before it becomes effect—
ive, shall be ratified by the proper au—
thorities of the United States and of
Hawaii. No mention is made of any
gratuity to Liliuokalani or Kaiulani.
who were present
was signed today,
when the treaty
\Vork of the Senate.
W'ashingl'on, June 17.—The senate met
at 11 o’clock today and will continue
meeting at that hour until the tariff
bill has passed. The attendance was
meager, and it was noticeable that
there were more Democrats than Re—
publicans present. The tariff bill was
taken up at 11:10 a. m. At the sugges-
tion of Mr. Jones (Ark.) an arrange-
ment was made by which the senate,
after agreeing to several amendments,
might return and secure a vote on six
or more at a time. The consideration
of the agricultural schedule was con-
tinued. The first contest was over con—
densed milk. Mr. Jones moved to make
the rate 20 per cent ad valorem, which
was lost.
Mr. Vest moved to put cabbages on
the free list. Lost.
When cider was reached, Mr. Vest
said he “drew the line at cider.” After
three ‘weeks of arduous labor the Dem—
ocrats had succeeded in only one in-
stance in securing a slight reduction
and be appealed to New England to
come to thc rescue of cider, “the liquor
of our boyhood. the beverage which
cheers, but not inebriatcs. which spar-
klcs in (-very New E1 gland festival and
in the west and the south. wherever the
apple is raised and used." If there was
'a temperance man on the Republican
side of the chamber, to him Mr. Vest
appealed. He had been in Europe and
had seen there that the use of light
wines, beer and cider was the right road
to temperance, and he was sorry he
was not there now, instead of strug—
gling hopelessly with the tariff. ,
“give up the struggle,” suggested Mr.
Frye amid laughter.
”rye cannot always give things up,”
replied Mr. Vest. “Every public man
has sometimes to take hold of a ‘live
wire’ and cannot let go. My friend from
Maine with a strong disposition Io pis—
catorial exercises is compelled to stay
.,here to wrestle with financial and eco-
nomic questions.”
Noah In the Debate.
Mr. Vest spoke of the drink of our
childhood
joined the sons of temperance.
“It would have been better if he had.”
Mr. Platt (Conn) suggested.
“But he did not join them,” insisted
Mr. Vest. '
The street-h was one of those sponta-
neous bursts with which Mr. Vest at
times: enlivcns a (lull debate, and was
meatly enjoyed. The amendment of
and said Noah had never"
THEEVENIRGGAZETTE. " .
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Mr, Vest was disagreed to—yeas, 21;
nays, 28. '
In the paragraph on eggs not other-
wise provided for Mr. Vest moved to re-
duce the rate from '5 cents to 3 cents
per dozen. Rejected.
The, next paragraph was changed, on
motion of Mr. 'lison, to read:. “Eggs,
yolk of, 25 per cht ad valorem; albu-
men, egg Or dried blood, 3 cents per
pound; dried blood when soluble, 1%
cents per pound.
In the paragraph on hay Mr. Allison
withdrew the committee amendment,
leaving the house rate of $4 per ton.’
Mr. Jones moved to reduce the rate
to $2 per ton. Disagreed to—yeas 23,
nays 28. .
On honey Mr. Vest moved to reduce
the rate from 20 cents per gallon to 10
cents. Disagreed to.
About noon Secretary Mntsu of the
Japanese. legation entered the diplo-
matic gallery, in evident anticipation
that the Hawaiian treaty of annexation
would be sent to the senate.
On hops, Mr. Jones (Ark.) moved to
reduce the committee rate from 12
cents to 8 cents per pound. Mr. Jones
said the import of hops was infinitesi-
mal, so little revenue could be derived
from the duty. American hops were
exported in large quantities and con—
trolled the world’s market.
Mr. Vest submitted a memorial from
New York and St. Louis brewers urg—
ing. that the rate be placed at 8 cents.
The memorial urged that foreign hops
were essential toproduce certain flavors
in beer. The Jones amendment was
lost and the committee rate of 12 cents
was adopted. ‘
A Slap at Sugar Trusts. .
At this point Mr. Pettus (1115.) gave
notice of an amendment to the sugar
schedule making unlawful the impor—
tation of sugar by any trust or combi—
nation forde in restraint of trade or
to increase the price of sugar. The
amendment provides that such sugar
when imported shall be forfeited to the
government, and that the attorney gen-
eral shall take steps to enforce this for-
feiture.
The debate then proceeded on the
paragraph as to nursery stock. Mr.
Vest declared that the nurserymen
were now proposing to say what kind
of cherries and small fruits the people
were to grow. It was, he asserted, pro—
tection run to a. madness never seen
outside of an insane asylum. A par-
ticular tree was picked out and an enor-
mous duty put on it. If Eve had found
cherries instead of apples in the garden
of Eden, Mr. Vest said, he would not
have blamed her for taking a bite. He
came from a fruit country, and this
proposition worked exceptional hard-
ship.
Mr. Vest moved to strike out the en-
tire paragraph; disagreed to. The par-
agraph with the proposed changes was
then agreed to.
On potatoes Mr. Allison withdrew the
committee amendment of 20 cents per
bushel, leaving the house rate of 25
cents per bushel.
Mr. Jones (Ark) moved to reduce the
rate to 15 cents per bushel.
Mr. Vest said this vegetable did not
come into competition with our crop of
potatoes.
Mr. Jones’ amendment was rejected,
and the paragraph as changed by Mr.
Allison was agreed to.
Postmasters Appointed.
Washington, June 17.—The fourth
class postmasters appointed today
were:
Connecticut—Montville, L. B. Hurl-
but; Saybrook, A. S. Day.
Vermont—Dorset, A. O. Chasman;
East Berkshire, W. S. Rublee; East
Fletcher, J. H. Patch; East Richford,
William Durkee; Eden Mills, W. H.
Emery; Elmore, Norman Camp; Fair—
fax, I. F. Hunt; Franklin, C. W. Pow-
ell; Hanksville, B. C. Shattuck; Jericho,
E. B. Williams; New Haven Mills, E.
H. Rose; Orwell, W. B. Wright; Stowe,
A. H. Cheney; West Enosburg. W. E.
Berley; West Georgia, 0. C. Waite.
Pennsylvania—Cyclone, James Bis—
sell; Fertigs, W. W. Kapp; Niles Val-
ley, R. B. Ferry.
New Jersey—Carlstadt, J. H. Ull-
mann; Oceanport, J. E. Corlies; South
Bound Brook, R. A. Boss.
New York—Bayside, J. J. Johnson;
Black River, C. J. Sweet; Clarenceville,
B. F. Nunns; Deer Park, C. W. Conklin;
Ha‘ilesboro, F. W. Sprague; Hannibal
Center, R. R. Knowlton; Marcy, G. R.
Wright; Merrick, J. W. Birch; Perrys
Mills, L. A. Perry; Sharon Station,
Val. de Mar Anson; South Berlin, C. L.
Fuller; Star Lake, D. A. Foley; Wyan-
dance, C. L. Watkins.
Queen Victoria’s Eyesight.
London, June- 17.~—The sensational
story'circulated in the United States in
regard to the sight of Queen Victoria,
which is alleged to be so bad that she
is almost totally blind, is not believed
here. There has been no hint that the
queen’s sight is any worse than might
be expected in a woman of her age. Sir
John Watt Reid, the queen’s resident
physician, is now away on a holiday, so
it is evident that her health causes him
no anxiety.
Criticism of Philadelphia Cricketers.
London, June 17.—The newspapers
are generally severe in their comments
upon the playing of the Philadelphia
cricketers. The Daily Chronicle says
that it was a great mistake to include
theirs among the first class matches,
and that the example set by the Lan-
cashire eleven, who omitted their best
bowler when playing against the visa
itors, is now bound to be followed by
the other county elevens.
International Librarians’ Congress.
Albany, June 17.—Secretary Melvil
Dewey of the- state board of regents
and Librarians W. S. Briscoe, Martha
P. Wheeler and Mary I—lawley of the
state library will represent the state
of New York at the international con—
gress of librarians to be held in London
July 13, 14, 15 and 16.
' Panama. Passengers Released.
New York, June 17.—The passengers
of the Panama railroad steamer Ad—
vance, who have been detained at Hoff-
man island since last Friday, owing to
the yellow fever on that steamer, were
discharged today and transferred to
the city by the quarantine boat Gov-
ernor Flower.
Uncompahgre Indians Restless.
Fort Duchesne, Utah., June 17.——-Un-
compahgre Indians bring news that
several leaders of the tribe are holding
a big talk about 20 miles from Ouray
Agency concerning the proposed allot-
ment of lands in severalty to Uncom-
pahgres. Uneasiness prevails over the
prospect.
Ext-Mayor of Waterbury Dead.
Santa Cruz, Cal., June 16.——L. S.
Davies is dead, aged 75 years. Before
coming here ten years ago, he was
prominent in W'aterbury, Conn., serv-
ing as mayor and probate judge. He
studied law in William H. Seward's 0f-
fice and called the attention of the lat-
ter, who was then secretary of state, to
the fact that German citizens in this
country were held liable for military
duty in Germany.
To Reduce a. Bank’s Stock.
Dover, De1., June 16.—The directors
of the Dover National bank have adopt-
ed a resolution favoring the reduction
of the capital stock of the bank from
$100,000 to $50,000. A special meeting of
the stockholders has been called for
July 15, that the proposition may be
submitted. The bank suffered from a
teller’s defalcation recently.
Senator Tillman’s Latest.
Washington, June 16.—Senator Till-
man today gave notice of an amend-
ment to the tariff bill providing for a
head tax of $100 on all immigrants.
This provision is modified by a. proviso
to the effect that it fishall only remain
in effect until silver shall be admitted
to our mints for coinage at the ratio of
16 to 1.”
The Bechuanaland Uprising.
Vryburg, Bechuanaland, June 16,-—
The sensational news from Mashow-
ing, to the effect that the police camp
there had been attacked by 500 natives
and that six policemen had been killed,
turns out to have been incorrect. Only
one trooper was wounded and six
horses were killed.
The Coal Trust Investigation.
Albany, June 16.—It is announced
here that Judge Chester will not decide
the Coal trust investigation matter,
vacating or refusing to vacate the or—
ders against the various railroad presi-
dents until, at the earliest, the last week
in July. The amended briefs will all be
filed this week.
Accident to the Navahoe.
Newport, R. 1., June 15.——Royal Phelps.
Carroll’s yacht Navahoe drifted into
the fishing schooner William Keene of
Gloucester, Mass, tearing the latter’s
foresails into shreds and damaging her
bulwarks. The Navahoe escaped with
a bent anchor and slight injuries to her
bobstay.
Destructive Cloudburst.
Franklin, Pa, June 15.-—A cloudburst
in an oilfield two miles from this city
has caused such a rise in Two-Mile run
that ten derricks have been washed
out. Two of them were carried directly
across the Lake Shore railroad tracks.
Thirty derricks are reported down.
Two Suspected of the Shooting.
Providence. June 15.——Two men are
wanted in connection with the shooting
of Frank M. Rittman at the Concord
schoolhouse on Saturday night. One is
a resident of this city and the other of
Johnston. The victim of the shooting
is in a critical condition.
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NIGHT BELL AAT OFFICE,
' verified the deposits of money in
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE 86.
OF NEW YORK.
/ RICHARD A. McGURDY, President.
Statement for the Year Endinq December '3I6I, I89.
According to the Standard of the Insurance Department of the State of New York.
INCOME,
Received for Premiums, ' ~ - - - -
From all Other Sources
S 39.563.4I4‘26
_I6,_I69.26I OT
6 “MEIER
. «DISBURSEMENTS,
To Policy-holders for Olpaims by Oliallli~ - -. -
To Policy-holders for Endowmenls, Dividends, elc. - - -
For all Olher Accounts - - - .
ASSETS.
United Slates ponds and other Securities - - - -
Firsl lien Loanson Bond and Mortgage - - -
Loans on Stocks and Bonds - - - .
Real Estate .
Oash in Banks and Trusl companies - - - ~ - .
6 I2,595,I‘I3 '39
I2,642,466 u
IO,TOI,OO5 64
SERIES—”II
s I I O,l25,00Z,I4
TI,543,929 64
II,69I,625 66
22,161,666 66
I2.666.396 OO
Accrued Inleresl, Nel Deferred Premiums, elc- - - - ' 6,535,555 06
. y 6 234314731372
Reserve for Policies and other Liabilities - - - - - 2E,OIO.§33_E
Surplus - - - - - - - - - S {OHS—SSE TO
Insurance and Annuities in force ' - - - - S 9|8,—6§§3~33_4_5
I have carefully examined the foregoing Statement and find the same to be correct
liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department CHARLES A. PRELLER, Auditor.
From the Surplus a dividend will be apportioned as usual
Report of the Examining Committee
Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
'To THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE MUTUAL LIFE IIISUIIAIIOE COMPANY OF NEW YORK ,
The undersigned, a Committee apppointed by your honorable body on the twenty-
third day of December, I 896, to examine the Annual Statement of the Company, and to
verify the same, respectfully
REPORT
That, pursuant to the power and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have at various dates between the date of the
said reference and the date of this Report attend: d at the cflice of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer,
the Comptroller, the Auditor and and the Cashier, together With the the respective asmstants of such oflicers, and have care.
fully gone over all the items contained in the said Statement, and have found the same to be correct. They have examined
and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other obligation held by the Company, and compared the price at WhiCh the
same are carried in said Statement with the market quotations and find the same not exceeding such quotations—m fact, in
many cases below them. They have examined and counted the bonds and mortgages on real property held by the Company,
and find the same to be as stated. They have also verified the valuations of the Company’s holdm gs of real estate and have
the various banks and trust companies, and have counted the cash on hand held by the
03513223 the Committee certify that all the books, papers. documents and evidences of title of every description necessary in
such examination have'been freely submitted to the Committee by the said oflicers and their aSSIStants, and that the same are
accurate, in good order and well kept.
And the Committee further certify t
methods adopted by the Company In recor
All of which is respectfully submitted
hat the investments of the Company are of a high order, and that the System and
ding its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation
ROBERT OLYPHANT J..HOBART HERRICK
JAMES N. JARVIE CHARLES D. DICKEY, JR.
NEW YORK. JANUARY 25, 1897. JAMES C. HOLDEN CHARLES R. HENDERSON
The company has issued an order whereby women can be insured Without the extra
charge heretofore required. More definite information on the subject will be furnished by
the local agent, Mr. A H. Camp.
Board. of Trustees ~ .
GEORGE G. HAVEN
ADRIAN ISELIN J R:
GEORGE S. BOWDOIN
T HEO. A. HAVEMEYER
HENRY H. ROGERS
JNO. W AUCHINCLOSS
THEODORE MOREORD
WILLIAM BABCOCK
STUYVESANT FISH
AUGUSTUS D. J UILLIARD
CHARLES E. MILLER
WALTER R GILLETTE
H. WALTER WEBB
F REDERIO CROMWELL
J ULIEN T. DAVIES ,,
ROBERT SEWELL
S, V. R. CRUGER
CHARLES R. HENDERSON
RUFUS W. PEOKHAM
J. HOBART HERBICK
WM P .DIXON
ROBERT A. GRANNISS
SAMUEL D, BARCOCE
RICHARD A. MCCURDY
JAMES C. HOLDEN
HERMANN C. VON POST
LEWIS MAY
OLIVER HARRIMAN 1 WILLIAM ROOKEFELLER
JAMES N. JABVIE
CHAS D. DICKEY JR.
ELBRIDGE T. GERRI
ROBERT OLYPHANT
GEORGE F. BAKER
DUDLEY OLCOTT
ROBERT A GRANNISS Vice-President.
WALTE 3.. R. GILLETTE, General Manager.
ISAAC F. LLOYD, 2d Vice-President. HENRY E. DUNCAN, JR, Corresponding Secretal y
WILLIAM J. EASTON, Secretary. ALBERT KLAMROTH,‘ Assistant Secretary.
FREDERIC CROMW ELL, Treasurer. .
JOHN A. FONDA, Assistant Treasurer. JAMES TIMI’SON. 26. Assistant Treasurer.
WILLIAM 13, SANDS, Cashier. EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant Cashier.
- EMORY MOOLINTOCK, Actuary.
JOHN TATLOCK, JR , Assistant Actuary. .
CHARLES A, PRELLER, Auditor. WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, Comptroller.
C. CLIFFORD GRETSIN GER, AsSistant Auditor. HENRY S. BROWN, Assistant Comptroller. .
JOHN C. ELLIO l‘, Superintendent of Domestic Agencies. °
ED WARD LYMAN SHORT. General Solicitor.
MEDICAL DIRECTORS:
ELIAS J. MARSH, M. D' GRANVILLEfiIqWHITE, M I .
GUSTAVU SS WINSTON, M. D.
JOHN w. NICHOLS m...
" A. Hi. SARAH.
General Agenl for .
Stale of Connecticut
Local Areal.
WILLIAM C. WHITNEY . ,
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