The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1868-09-23

more propitious relations with the civilized
world, than many another scarcely known
island in this ocean, arranged a migration
instead of war or infanticide.
1t has become to US an important as
well as interesting question, whether We
may supplement our own DEFICIENCIES by
seeking to bring hither families of cognate
race from other islands of Polynesia Our
last census shows us that the men out
number the women on these islands, and
that while hundreds of our natives are
accustomed to labor and receive good
wages and are DESTROYS to have wives, and
will support and cherish them-they can
not accomplish their wishes in hisrespect.
This disjointed social condition, the cause
of which we will not now seek out. but
for which civilization owes to this people
some effort at reparation, is sufficiently
apparent to cause the Government to seek
remedy.
1t is believed. that under proper super
vision, and with an explanation of the bet
ter social condition of Hawaiian homes,
and the certainty of good treatment and
plenty, that the advantage of migrating
and settling in this country might be so
set forth IS to influence hundreds of Poly
nesian women to come and seek their
homes here. Especially might these in
ducements prove potential on those is
lands where the females form the major
part Of the population. But the scheme
should embrace whole families, especially
such as include manageable daughters.
There are many residents who declare
themselves ready to locate upon their
lands such families of immigrants, to care
for and provide for them until they become
self-supporting.
How this necessary immigration can be
arranged is not fully apparent, as it is en-
comprised with many difficulties, and the
most skillful mind will find it an abstruse
matter to master. Its Importance we do
most urgently bring into notice.
A social condition ike ours is inimical
TO religion, and to the best interests of
humanity. 1t will neutralize the labors
of religious teachers, will impede the pro-
gress of our civilization, and if it increases,
will destroy that security of person and
property which we have hitherto enjoyed.
Hawaiians will retrograde, and the labor
and money expended in years past by the
religious benevolence of the friends of this
people will come to nought.
1t seems therefore not only the secular
residents of this country should be deeply
interested in this matter, but that the va
rious missionaries who are laboring for
our religious advancement, should give it
their serious attention and assistance.
In such an enterprise, if all are help
full, and will put aside unnecessary differ
ences not pertinent to it, much can be ac-
complished, and an end perhaps be put to
an unfortunate condition, detrimental to
the general welfare and happiness of all
classes of our population.
The Board have had the subject under
consideration for several weeks past, but
have not yet settled upon definite
arrangement. Where to go, whom
to place in charge of the expedition,
and whether the first voyage shall be most
ly for information, are points that are not
easily decided upon. Wedo not appreciate
the antagonism which bases itself simply
on the choice of an agent; it is unworthy
of those who have really the welfare of
this nation at heart.
The Assembly, believing that the intro
duction of such immigrants is desirable,
has provided liberal appropriation to-
wards its commencement and prosecution.
Information has been laid before the Board
regarding the natives of some of the East
India islands, and the possibility of Undue
ing free immigration from there.
Any information bearing upon this sub
ject is desirable, and if impaired to the
Board, or given publicity through the
press, will aid in devising practicable plan
of immigration.