Honolulu Republican, Volume IV, Number 505, 24 January 1902 — HAWAIIANS ENLISTING. [ARTICLE]
HAWAIIANS ENLISTING.
Five Native Boys Accepted on the Training Ship Mohican. A number of Hawaiian boys were at the boat landing early yesterday morning w aiting for the Mohican s launch which, at S o'clock, took them over to the training vessel to be examined for entrance into the I'nited States service. Five were accepted and two rejected, while several others must return today. The offer of Captain Cowden to take a dozen native boys on board the Mohican has excited much entlvusiasm among them and created much interest among naval officers. The response to the offer has been very Satisfactory so far. inasmuch as the vessel is to remain in port a week longer it is expectel that a number of Hawaiian boys who desire to enter the service of the I nited States navy, will take advantage of the opportunity which is now offered to them.