The Hawaiian Star

The plumbers have had a picnic anyhow.

Some people seem actually aggrieved because we have neither cholera or filibusters.

The sea full of fish and not an ounce of the food to be had in Honolulu. Queer, very queer.

The authorities are setting about in earnest to make another cholera visitation an impossibility.

The new Y. M. C. A. is the pride of those who take an interest in this model and modern institution.

Our home common carrier companies are entitled to a big credit mark for their manner during the troublesome times.

It is hoped that the Health Board can see its way clear to maintain the present excellent system for the removal of garbage.

The matter of further conditional pardons for political prisoners is one which will soon receive the attention of the Executive and Council of State.

It is not too early to begin to consider seriously about having a Hawaiian representative at Washington during the session of Congress to open in December.

For Rent—One cholera hospital in good repair. For sale—Lot of yellow flags and ambulance corps equipment. Apply W. O. Smith, President Board of Health.

The Hawaiian Fruit and Packing Company, about to make its first shipment of island canned fruit, will have the best wishes of all for the success of their enterprise.

Great Britain permits opium in India as a moral and hygienic measure. The commission reported that agitation against the drug was fanatical, that there was no harm in it if regulations were laid and observed.

It is the sober judgment of Eugene V. Debs that the strike as a remedial agent is impolitic and inexpedient and that "the time has gone by for that method of settling difficulties between railroad companies and their employees."

At the open meeting in the American League hall on Friday evening there will be expressed by a man of knowledge, judgment and experience, ideas on the ways and means of securing the most desirable settlers for the big Island of Hawaii.

It is not illogical to assume that those individuals who become so gleeful when they imagine the Government is in financial straits have not much at stake themselves. However, while the Government has no money to waste, it is not in distress by any means and has ample resources.

The fact that President Cleveland at one time spoke favorably of the project of a cable to Hawaii is no guarantee that he and his followers will endorse the plan now presented. However, there are hopes that the undertaking will receive strong support at Washington, and that the line will be constructed.

More rapid and cheaper street and suburban transit, the bicycle for pleasure and business, all at the expense of steam and horse, have been developed within the past ten years. Only those who have traveled extensively during this period can appreciate the great change wrought. In the densely populated districts of the eastern part of the United States the electric passenger and freight lines are driving steam lines from the field. In all sections horse power is at a discount. France, a country which frequently makes the world an appropriate present, has now entered this arena and promises to again revolutionize ideas and practice. The inventors in and about Paris are working on horseless vehicles and if the accounts sent out are to be given half credence, have surmounted all difficulties. The only condition they demand is well-kept roads. Given these they provide vehicles capable of carrying loads at the speed of fifteen miles an hour. It is declared that economy and practical use are established. Oddly enough gasoline distilled from petroleum carried, is the fuel. Electric motors were given up after many trials. There is no smoke and little heat. Vehicles for cartage or pleasure riding are supplied with small reservoirs, carrying twenty-four hours store. From Paris, London and New York, comes the verdict that these wagons and carriages will be in general use in a very short time.