Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 2, 1895, Page 22

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, JUN GLIMPSES OF PACIFIC ISLES Roughing it Among the Reformed Cannibals of the Fiji Group, PRIMITIVE TRAVELERS’ ACCOMMODATIONS nders Few and Far Between, but Interest the Student—The cas Parade—How the Scenic W, Much King on D Country 18 Governeds al Cor upon the SUVA, respondence.) nature of a p to the Fiji and inter sirous of enjoy of travel and unwilling to hardships and dificu would seek other localities ments of Suva and ments, either from the ¢ instruction, which than a can only be seen in its white portion of offers 1o attraction he excep A very few miles of paved streets in the twg towns no roads exis the group fit ev for horsehic An inter- back and f: stopping in tions located a Fiji Islands, April 4.—( It depends rson her a uld pr rever luxur entirely hy visit abl Any one ¢ whe leng slands W ve agre ing or the es and _comforts with tecid 1 the The vuka standpoint of plea warrant mor glimps2. Native lif worst stat 1t mmunity n no indu " would mere passing riding nd steamer plies regularly b between the various islands lifferent stations and planta ng the coast line for produc and freight. An opportunity is thus afforded to get en exterl A pertion of the group, but the ns for are very limited and inferior. A small steam tug thrice weekly leaves Suva for a short trip up the Reua, the largest river in Fiji, but even then one is confined purely to sights of sugar plantations and scattered white set tlements, Cutters can always be chartered for short or long cruises, but the abslute lack of country inns throws the stranger upon the hospitality of the natives, where none of the conveniences of civilization can ever be found. Bven in Suva and Levuka the hotels are not good, the cufsine being especially poor Meats, vegetables and all delicacies are ported, no effort being made to procure home products either because of the general apathy which secms to exist universally, or indiffer ence, im- I, ne wliing to rough can find in the Fiji ty to make Leau a novel 10 good ROUGHING On the other land, any it in the strictest sense fslands a glor ful_excursion: oms o and curlous people can be studied advantage and scenery of unsurpassed gran- deur can be seen. The iplishment of such results necessitates much privation, actual labor and great personal digcomfort Many miles must be traversed on foot across steep and rugeed mountain ranges, cver foot paths o narrow, rough and slippery that every muscle in the body is taxed to the ut- most 1imit Voyuges t from early morning to the dusk of evening must be de in canoes so frail and insccure that a clumsy movement means immediate cap. sizing. The cramped position thus expe- enced for hours becomes most fatiguing to the novice. Rivers, streams and brooks must be crossed continual either by wading or swimming, frequently strong curre making the passage almost perilous. road often resolves itself into these very wat courses, which must be followed with broken Intervals for long stretches. A flerce, pitiless sun at all times and a perfect deluge of tropical rain to a great'r or less extent must be endured and accepted as a matter of course, At night eleep has to be secured in g huts with beds composed of woven straw mats spread on the foor and the native bam- boo headrests used for pillows, with a lot of half-naked, brown-skinned 'savages for companic Unless anxious to adl a trouble- gome burden to necessary impediments in the way of tinned meats and hard tack the traveler must content himself with yams dates, fruits, and an oceasional fowl for food In no other manner can the aboriginal life be viewed, and all attempts in other direc tions will prove useless and end in disap- pointment. NOT CANNIBALS. he Fiji islands have been assoclated with cannibalism for 0 many years that the very words have practically become synenymous. When first cast into the midst of the bushy- healed inhabitants, the fact that Great Brit- aln now rulea the group with an iron hand is temporarily forgotten while a sensation al- most of awe is felt. Our first view of the archipelago was ob. tained from the steamer. Two tiny coral reefs with typical white sandy beach and heavy clumps of cocoanut palms were passed at sunrise. On one of these a new light house is now in the course of erection to take the place of the one completely demol- ished by the recent hurricane. During the day we sailed amongst the islands—many of large size, all very green, and usually mountainous, The same vol origin plainly indicated in Hawail cc be cerned, but the outlines were much severe in character and the general far softer. Navigation through the many channels, ow- ing to the numerous shoals and submergel reefs, is very intricate and dangerous. Viti Levu, the largest of the group, from which the name is derived (Fijl being a mispro- nunciation of the word), came into full view in the afternoon. The topmost crags and peaks, although not over 4,000 feet in helght, were enveloped In a veil of clouds. It was dusk when the reef-encircled basin on which Suva io situated was eatered, the voyage from the easternmost to the westward por- tions of the islands, a distance of 150 miles having consumed fourteen hours. AMONG THE MAN-EATERS, Just as the sun sank behind the hills our first close view of the famous man-eater obtained. The picture was one not easi forgotten. On one side extended the dark- green mountain slopes, cut with innumerable ravines and precipices, gorges with a fring of tufted palms skirting the water's edge; the ea of most delicate blue stretched away on the other side, a long line of white break- ers lashing over the coral reef in the dis- tance; overhead the skies formed a_canopy tropically soft and beautiful, every bank of clouds assuming a distinct’ and individual tint, graduating from the most brilliant scar let to the daintiest purple, pink, yellow and golden, As darkness the town bega € _many Suva proved to be a most matter-of-fact. unromantic and commonplace little spot The total population of 3,500 seems to be divided rather equally between imported Hindoos, Europeans, natives and other Poly- nesians. The East Indians as a rule are such as having served through their five years' indenture have taken off small home- steads and become the gardeners and farm ers of the community, storekeepers on a limited scale, or house servauts. The fsland- ers generally confine themselves to labor in and around the docks or as fishermen A large porticn of the native population are of the police and constabulary departments, while a still greater number apparently have no occupation whatever. Chinamen are extremely scarce, even that frugal, thrifty race finding no room for competition with the Hindoo. BUSINESS, Practically all business 18 in the hands of Europeans, who eke out a miserable exist ence, with most unsatisfactory financlal re sults. Absolutely no aggressive spirit pre- valls. On every hand can be seen the marks of lothargy, apathy and lack of enterprise and energy. The settlers throw the blame of this unfortunate state of affairs upon the government, which, it s clalmed, is trying to bulld up the colony as a black man's ais e effect soon_followed the lights of sparkling and glistening like country, regarding and treating white people | 88 a necessary nulsance. The selection of Suva as the site for the capital was bad. Much of the land s new- made, necessitating the erection of a sea wall as a protection agalust the tides, The western expanse prevents the benefit of the trade winds being felt, and the humid at the heat at times almost . During the wet season the rainfall Is incessant and heavy, and as the #oil does mot immediately absorb molsture " lke In Honolulu, dampness much of the » year is prevalent. w of (he commercial houses line ': promenade, which faces s thoroughfare. ‘l]l’ lings being scatteree rections upon the slight elevations in the rear and along the water front. Public, busi- ness, and private edifices and buildings are of frame construction, with roofs oceasion- ally of shingle, but in most instances of cor- rugated fron. The water supply, brought from a long distance at much expense, Is ex- cellent, but beyond this luxuries cease. In addition to three or four steamship agencies, half a dozen firms of commission dealer: and scarcely a_ score of general or specia mercantile establishments, “the metropolis of Fiji boasts of three hote a custom house, postoffic vernment. building, a library, and one semi-weekly publication, the Times, steamers call regularly at the port bound cruises between the es, Other steamers occasion- trading =chdoners at frequent in- tervals, also make short stops PHE OLD CAPITAL. which until fourteen ye ital and most important wn, I in y way preferabl> to its modern rival natural surroundings are very attractive, undulating hills most directly from the sea shore, covered with a mass of tropical verdure, Delightful breezes are always bl the climate being dry and alubrious Island of Ovalan is small and offers several very pretty excursions, Although the old « all ropean settle- ments, the ame lack of roa found every- exis hers, The wh population of is largely mple up of Germans, who on a modest but thriving trade with Pacific islands. hurricane of extent here traces of the n left behind I dry upon about In all a varl month us and Levuka re ago was 1 Levuka The January was felt to a than els:where. Abun- ferocity of the gale have Dismasted ships, run high the reef, hered coccanut | palms, “ruined piers, and frame structures | nearly collapsed tell the tale he ocean | waves, driven to a frenzy of rage, swept over | the shore lines, washing away much of the | road, several buildings, and part of the docks, A dozen little cutters anchored within the reef were blown far out to sea or sunk Houees rocked like cradles, their inmates ex- p cting with every minute to find the entire edifice sent flying through al For | hours the storm raged with unmitigated fury, the winds and the motiritains vying with each her in the creation of deafening noise—the rain continuing to fall in perfect torrents throughout. A LAND > annual atest drawback elements form an the hand of man ¢ The society of 1 lect and exclusive standing that the gube all the red tape necessarily there contained is now located in the latter place, A vast amount of jealousy between the two settle- ments exists, extending from commercial to social life, he limited improvement in contemplation by the government is all being centered in the present capital, and nothing but its su- perior class of inhabitants and former repu tation keeps Levuka from falling into “in- nocuous desuetude One day I met Ratu Epell (Thokombau), king of Fiji, who had come to Suva either for pleasure and recreation or to draw his pension. He is a fine look ing, able chap, very large and heavy, and quite da His hair, instead of being worn as is the custom with the natives, in an immense rop and dyed with brilliant yellow was cut quite short, and left in its natural black state. A queer looking King he ap- pe when promenading through the streets, without a hat and with his short “sulu," extending only to his knees. loose- fitting calico jacket, and bare legs. Several court retainers and lesser chiefs accom- panfed him, following behind at a respect- ful distance. His, home is in the original native capital of Bau, where he cordially invited me to visit as his guest. Our con- versation was carried on through an inter- preter, as he cannot speak a work of Eng- lish. These ratus, or chiefs, are powers in the land, and it is through them that the British government now rules the group. Once every year the rokos, or lieutenant governors, meet in convention with the lead- ing English officials, and then the policy re- ferring to native affairs is discussed and final decistons are made. WILLIAM PRESTON HARRISON. et ASTROLO! LXPLAINED, HURRICANES, will prove success OF hurricanes to Fiji's insuperable obstacle that n never overcome vuka 18 much more than in Suva, notwit natorial mansion and he he son of Cokaban Plancts at Birth the Future. 1L astrology we have do with the ich is a diagram or circle divded degrees, in the center of which is the sun according to the heliocentric plan and the earth being in the center according to geocentric astrology. This circle is di- vided into twelve equal parts of thirty de- grees each, known as the twelve signs of the zcdiac, each sign being equivalent to thirty degrecs. The ancients named these signs, for reasons which we have not spa to explain; they are Aries, Taurus, Gemini Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorplo, Sagit tarfus, Capricornus, Aquarius and Pisces, and can be found with their meaning in any almanac. These signs are simply figure | which in their first inception were designed from animals, symbolizing the divisions of the heavens. When an astrologer states that you were born in a certain sign he means that the planets occupy & certain relationship to th earth or sun. Heliocentrically, if the earth Is in Cancer the magnetism is found to be greater than in Sagittarius, because it has traveled 120 degrees farther around the circle, and has lost some of its attractive force. In this system Aries is the point of beginning, and it always begins in October or the time of the autumnal equinox, the sign for Novembe r is Taurus, for December , Gemini, for January, Can- cer, and so on around the cir- cle in the order named above. Aries is the point of beginning, because the sun when the earth is in this position has the most positive magnetic effect upon it. This does not indicate that the eartn is n perihelion (nearest the sun), for it is not until the earth is ten degrees in Cancer, or about January 10. Arles signifies the positive pole, the strongest magnetle attraction not peri: helion, or when the sun’s rays strike the | earth direct,—at~ a point 23% degrees north of -the -~ equator, or angle of Aries. At Libra the earth bears the same relation to the sun that it does at Arles, and at Capricornus, when the sun is farthest from the earth (aphelion), the same as at Cancer, which s perhelion. In hellocentric astrology the three signs (90 degrees), Arles, Taurus and Gemini comprise the first quadrate; Cancer, Leo and Virgo the second, Libra, Scorpio and Sagitarius the third, Capricornus, Aquarius and Pisces the fourth quadrate. The first of these quarters of 90 degrees each is the quarter of Love, the second the quarter of Wisdom, the third the quarter of Wealth, and the fourth the quarter of Labor. Each quarter is divided into three parts or signs of 30 degrees each as above enumerated. The first 30 degrees from positive pole is Aries and is a mental sign, the second sign of 30 degrees is Taurus, o a vital sign, and the third sign, Geminl, Is a neutral sign. All the quarters have these same signs in the or- der named, going always from positive pole to perihelion, then to negative pole, and on to aphelion, until the circle 18 completed. A person born with the earth in any one of these signs is expected to have the traits proclaimed by these signs, the aspects of the planets being taken into consideration A child born with the earth in Cancer, which is the neutral sign in the quarter of Wis dom, ought to be intellectual, provided no other planets confliet. Saturn and Mars are evil planets, Jupiter and Venus are good planets. Either one of these planets in con- junction with the earth will materially in- fluence the condition of things, as this is the strongest aspect. Opposition {s the next strongest aspect, three signs apart the next, two signs the Text, one slgn the next, five signs the mext, and four signs the mext and weakest In aspect. Always remember a sign is 30 degrees. The ruling planet in a heliocentric horoscope is the planet that fs in the strongest aspect to the earth at the time of birth, In case two or more planets are in the same sign or aspect to the earth, the one nearest the sun rules the strongest. By means of an ephemerls, which gives the location of the planets at the time birth occurred, we are able to locate the planets at birth; this having been done we a ready to read the horoscope cast. Persol born in the quarter of Love have a tender regard for generally, and they are and Fosition ef the oretel n to A T — €T Hieaflftlhly O1da P@@pfl@ AgN | Wit Tent You that the principal thing to do is to keep the stomach, liver and bowels in order if you want to live long. Physicians will say the same thing too. T2VLLLLLLLLLLVTLLTLLBLL2VLLRS THLAVVVVIVIVA4VD The Remedy Called RIPANS TABULES is neither miraculous, mysterious nor remarkable. It is simply a well-known formula prescribed by the best physicians for dis- orders of the digestive organs. In the shape of tabules it is con- venient to carry, easy to take, quick to act and economical to buy. It isn't necessary to go to the expense of consulting a physician in cases of DYSPEPSIA, BILIOUSNESS, DIZZINESS, il DN HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, HEARTBURN, and troubles of a like nature. V] CULTLLLLLLVVVCVLVLLLLLLVLCLLVLTVCLVACLTVITITD S RIPANS TABULES are particularly effective if-taken at the first symptom of any of the above ailments, They act so quickly that ONE TABULE" GIVES RELILF, and, if given a fair trial, are as nearly in fallible as any remedy can be. Most druggists keep them, and any druggist will get them if requested to do so. The price is 50 cents a box. and they will be sent, postage prepaid, on receipt of price by the Z Ripans Chemical Co., % NEW YORK. et > ou— - ©® vt 6 GUED 9 AN ) T . ) e s : (J | 7 W they are bossy Mars people make good lawyers, doctors and leaders. Jupiter indicates mental power, physical strength, health and endurance. Jupiter glves a desire for wealth, power and glo and also the power to make money and ac- cumulate wealth, Saturn people are dissatisfled with what they have, which makes them uneasy, peevish and sick. They continually want to change, seeking something, they know not what. Saturn affects the health and inter- feres with making money. Uranus is the magnet that makes the characters who work and seek out the truths of nature. They are the mystics of the world and are always interested in spiritual topies. They are spiritual and intensely intellectual. ~ They seldom make anything in_business. Neptune people desire to travel, reach out, and encompass everything. They are ad- dicted to change and desire long journeys and large dealings with people at a distance. They are generally stiff and statesmanlike in appearance and make good repre sentatives. They usually acquire more or less wealth, National affairs suit them best. Neptune has but little effect upon the Person; but what little it does have causes & coldness In their ap- pearance and a reserved stiff demeanor. The moon governs physical expression When a person is borm at new moon, they talk easily. If at first quarter, they swing their arms and extend the hand to explain what they mean. At full moon they swing the whole frame in some way. At the last quarter they walk whem they talk or desire to. The zodiacal signs found in the almanac show the position the moon s in, in its re- lationship to the earth, the earth being the zodiacal circle. These ®igns that the moon is in are not to be mistaken for the helio- centric zodlac; neither should they be mie- taken for the geocentrio zodiac, because they are different; the only kmown effect the moon has on men is as abobe stated. When the horoscopes@t a person at birth Is made it is necessary to be able to place the planets at a future>period, so that we can predict the times in the history of the per- son when the planets emert a beneficial effect, or the reverse. Iw omder to do this we must know how long i takes for the planets to make one n;:luflfl:.lmuna the sun; Mr. | tions, but Do mas 0 willy, why wis be | cury passes about the sun in hty-elght -mar , sucl ng the mel flq......-g..@.....m.g authorized by law in such cases? Al RS st At clance s ine sha-alsale oS00 110 18 .8 born in the quarter of Wisdom are intel- lectual and scientific; they don’t like physical labor. The Wealth quarter gives us busi- ness characters, such as traders, dealers and money seckers. The quarter of Labor gives us those who bear the burdens of this world and represent the bone, muscle and sinew. They are the workers, and are willing to work. ~ To recapitulate the circle 18 divided into four quarters; Aries, Taurus and Gemini being in the quarter of Love; Cancer, Leo and Virgo in the quarter of Wisdom; Libra, Scorpia and Sagittarius in the quarter of Wealth; and ~Capricornus, Aquarius and Pisces in the quarter of Labor. These four quarters are divided into three equal parts, called the mental, vital and neutral signs. The first, or mental sign, slgnifies that a person born in one of these is very thoughtful and active, with a mind capable of Intellectual development; they are also adapted to business, as heads of de- partments or institutions: they usually ex- press thelr {deas quite freely., _The four mental signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricornus, one in each quarter, - The second sign Is vital, and signifies physical force, endurance, strength, nerve, emotion, impulse, desire and ability fo work These signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. The third sign in each quarter is called the neutral or negative sign, and signifies that these persons are quiet, homescekers and lovers. They have to be urged in order to get them to give expression to their feel- ings and emotions. They are usually very quiet. These signs are Geminl, Virgo, Sag- ittarius and Pisces. The signification of a planet in one of these three quadrates gives the influence of the same upon the person. Each planet has a special significance, belng weak or strong according to the as pect It bears to the earth. Mercury gives life, vitality, impulse, temper, desire, appe- tite, sudden changes, materiality, neutral ctivity, speech, wit, mirth, deception and nerve, according to the sign of the quadrate it is in, to people. Venus governs the affections and signifies tenderness, emotion, forgiveness and tran- quility. Persons born with Venus as their ruling star have very deep and intense love natures and great confidence in peopl Mars gives us characters which are combata- days, and it is nineteen days in each sign. Mars requires 687 days to make the circuit, and is fifty-seven days in each sign, Jupiter takes nearly twelve of our years to go around, 4,333 days, and is in each sign one year. Saturn makes his revolution in 10,759 days, and is two years and one-half in each sign. Uranus is 30,687 days in going once around the sun, and fs seven years in each sign. Neptune, 2,760 million miles from the sun, Is 60,127 days In making one revolution and is fourteen years in each sign. (This subject will be continued in next Sun- day's Bee. Your questions answered or in formation given, by adressing your letter to Aster, Beo cffice, enclosing stamp. el B THE CASE OF ADMIRAL MEADE. ment was convinced that it would be im possible to convict the admiral, and to have put him on trial on a mere newspaper rumor, and to have falled to convict or to have shown his innocence, would have made him a hero. It is ther the natural conclusion that the department, with good sense, took the only practicable or possible method to re- lieve itself of the disagreeable complication. Even if a fact, regretable as it may be, it is yet questionable whether officers of stablished character and of distinguished services should be called to answer for a mere newspaper rumor, and _especlally a rumor originating in the’ New York Tribune, which has never been fri¢ndly to the presi- dent. That the president should accept as truthful and accurate a report in the Tribune shows that the world at least “do move." In any event, It is singular that he should discipline an ‘admiral on a mere newspaper rumor. Isn't this the same Mr. Cleveland who a few years ago so vigorously denounced the press for its “ghoulish glee?” Without defending the admiral, if guilty, yet guilt not admitted or proven, It must be trying for an official of his long and distinguished service to be dominated by a late rebel colonel and a commander-in-chief about whose war record the least sald the better. It looks as if our president had again exceeded his official prerogative In rebuking an official whose offense was not established, How unfortu nate for officlal character and dignity if it should be shown that the admiral did not make the objectionable remarks The president has repeatedly scolded congress and his cabinet, and, g5 to his party, he has frequently cuffed them, kicked them about as far ax his “embonpoint’” would permit walked over them and it on their necks, and from present indleations is likely to con tinue the sitting so solidly that they cannot get him off, wiggle as they may. Why should he not scold an admiral? I pause for an answer and await the next event The above was written neariy a week ago. Today the Army and Navy Reglster of late date s before me from whose edi- torfals I quote “Under the fore OMAHA, May 20.—Ta the Editor of The Bee: So much has already been written editorlally and contained in press dispatches t it is seemingly impossible that any new facts can how be brought out, yet only one side of the story has been told.” Much com- ment Is made On the “severe rebuke’ that the president, administered to Admiral Meade on approving‘of his request for re nent Let us inquire If it was a “rebuke.” It is perhaps necessary to give some of the facts. The admiral requested that his vessel be ordered to New York and that he be detached and leave of absence granted with the privi lege of going abroad. This was about to be granted, after some delay, when the New York Tribune published a' purported inter view with the admiral, In which he severely criticised his official superiors. Upon this interview coming to the notice of the de partment they asked the admiral to dis claim or acknowledge the accuracy of the interview, which he declined to do. He then applied, at the age of 58, for retirement, the compulsory age being 62 years. The depart ment was disinclined to grant the request but the president approved it and thereupon took occaslon to administer what Is called a “‘severe rebuke.” Webster defines a rebuke as follows stop the mouth.” *To restrain by expression of disapprobation.” It must therefore have been taken for granted that the admiral was guilty of an infraction of the naval regula- tions, but, it he was so gullty, why was he “To law a8 we understand it the resident has no right publicly to reprimand or rebuke an officer. Such ac tion is in the nature of a punishment, which al only, It our view s correct, 0 bas it that some of Cle appli eland’s _endorsement ation for retirement and that immediately upon the nbling of congress Representative Boutelle wil offer a resolution to strike from tho recordd of the Navy department the president’s alleged censure. The resolution will recite the fact, according to the story, that it is without precedent to reprimand an officen untried by court martial for & newspapel Interview, the accuracy of which has beem undetermined. It will direct that all of the president’s orders in the case, save barel the acceptance of the voluntary retiremen of the admiral, be stricken out. As Mr. Boutelle Is almost certain to be chairmal of the naval committee, he will be in position to press for early actidn any resee lution which he may father.” The Army and Navy Journal also sayg editorially: *“And no military officer, no matter how high his rank, is given authore ity by law to administer a public repris mand except upon the verdict of a courte martial.” “There is no such (hing as & ‘notorious fact’ recognized in the service An officer must be proven gullty beforé he can be punished, and the fact that the privilege of appealing from an executive act of dismissal in time of war s grante shows how carefully this right is guardeds What s there upon the official record to explain the rebuke administered to A miral Meade? If he has been guilty of df respect toward the chief magistrato he des rves punishment, but his punishmeny should be administered through the propes forms. To disregard these is a blow .J the service itself. Abstract justice in sucl matters is not what we want; it is justios administered according to law. Ours not a government of majoritics or by royal prerogative; it is a government b law.” e It looks as if the end of the Meade was not yet in sight A E - The American Congress of Liberal liglous Societiea will hold its second ann meeting in Chicago June 4, 5 and 6. Amon, the topics for discussion are “Plans fo Confederation of the Various Liberal Fors of Ameries What Can We Do Together' “The Dangers and Abuses of Wealth, “Spiritual Value of Higher Criticlam,” ¢ on that officer’ as a repriman DICKINSON,