The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1872-11-06

the Japanese Commissioners, whom he met at
the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco. They
bore letters from him to his former Japanese Ia
borers, who had been removed much against their
wish, from their comfortable homes established
on lanai; and they doubted not but that by
proper representations he might effect their re-
turn to these Islands accompanied by therfriend
Mr. Davies had read that the Government of
the United States disapproved of the action Of
its Minister to Japan, in acting for the Hawaiian
Government.
Mr.. Cartwright proposed to organize an Immi-
grafton Society. 1t YVES not worth while looking
only at the difficulties in our way. When we
had organized a Society for the purpose of immi-
grafton, we could then establish correspondence,
and act with knowledge. To organize Society
this was the first thing to be done.
Mr.. Bishop urged caution. Not to be precipi-
tate in subscribing money for immigration, unless
sure of our destination, and what we could effect
there. We must go for aborers only and not
for idlers. The planters would not help any
scheme merely to increase population. Money
had been voted by the Legislature for immigra-
ton two years ago, and had not been expended.
The natives will cry out against competition.
The Chinese were perhaps superior to the ia
pauese. The Chinese succeed in spite of real
disabilities in the most thickly settled countries
OF Asia. He was not afraid of getting too many
Chinese; nor of any great mischief that might
arise from their presence. Notwithstanding all
this, he was in favor of going to Japan first
The position of Mauritius differed much from
ours and we could not avail ourselves of Indinn
coolies, as that Island had done. The plantation
of Lihue, in which he was interested, wanted
Japanese laborers. However, it is well to form
an organization. Consul Brooks of San Fran
cisco had informed him that he was of the opin-
ion we could get all the people we wanted from
Japan, If this Government employed the right
men.
Mr.. Davies was Of opinion that the Chamber
Of Commerce should move in the matter of i'm
migration, and not form a separate Society. He
suggested that Committee of the Chamber be
appointed to address enquiries to influential par
ties in Japan, in order to get information re-
specting the probabilities of immigration from
that country being permitted. There was GER
tain jealousy of immigration societies in the East
Indies
Mr.. Rhodes urged action in some tangible
form-not to put of. A Society could properly
do the work of such a Committee.
Mr.. Whitney said if the immediate supply Of
labor needed was all that we proposed, the
sun Of S25 900 was not needed We might ne
gotiate with Along & Achuck for all the labOrers
now needed. He wanted an organization look
ing to population. lie hoped to see colonies of
5 or 10000 immigrants settled on lands in Ha-
wall.
Mr.. Bishop would not by any means oppose
the organization Of an immigration company, but
we must not talk of cOlonzing five or ten thou
sand immigrants right away. Let US get few
women in our next efforts to procure laborers.
The objection TO China was, We could not or did
not get any women. He wanted to see five or
ten thousand good settlers established in this
country; but he wanted to see how to provide
for them. He was well disposed to the organic
alton of at immigration company.
Mir. Castle-This is a state question. The
planting interest a personal question, but in
vUlving a state one also Plantng-was our great
interest, and should receive the highest consid-
GRAFTON Of the state hence, he had desired that
members of the Government be invited to assist
at the deliberations of the Chamber on this mat
ter. We must not operate without the Govern
ment, no more than he would without the CO.
operation of his partners. The planters are need.
ing help of money as well as labor. We must
invite every influence to cooperate with them.
Mr. Gibson-It was his determination to be in
perfect accord with the Government. He re-
ported from time to time, every step Of his pro-
gress to the Minister of the Interior. 1t was
not worth while TO trouble the Government until
some plan of action had been devised for its con-
sheraton. He would state again, that he had
the most satisfactory assurances of the favorable
disposition by His Majesty to the contemplated
scheme of an Immigration Company. He had
reason to hope that His Majesty would be a sub
scriber to such an association.
Mr.. Dillingham; saw two points presented to
his view for consideration. First-rhe need of
abor; and second, the need of capital TO procure
the labor. The country Of course needs repopu-
alton; but that is grave question, needing
much deliberaton, and he thought well of the
proposition to appoint Committee Of the Cham |
Der to make inquiries.
MIR. Davies was afraid we would get the cold |
shoulder in Japan if We did not act very carefully.
Mr.. Green urged the immediate formation of
IN Immigration Association.
Mr. Davies submitted his proposition in the /
orm Of resolution. Rejected.
A resolution by Mr.. Whitney was also rejected. !
Mr.. Green wished to urge an immediate organ
zation We must not let the matter drop. The |
appointment of committee would have that |
fleet. The members could now form the n1-
leus of an Immigration Society.
Mr.. Castle Suppose that the Chamber ex-
,ress its approval of such an organization.
Mr.. Bishop: think there should be such an
ssociation.
After considerable discussion, a resolution
,ffered by Mr.. Cartwright, and slightly modified
" Mr. Rhodes was then carried
ReSolred: That it is the opinion of this Cham
er that an association should be formed for the
purpose of aiding the immigration OF laborers and
population into the Hawaiian Islands Agreed to.
Meeting then adjourned.
HAWAIIAN IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION - Pre-
IMINARY MEET1NG.-Upon the adjournment OF the
jhamber of Commerce, a meeting was called for
he purpose Of formingan Immigration Society
By unanimous request. Mr.. w. L. Green was in
tied to preside over the meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. A. j. Cartwright, Mr.. W.
4. Gibson was proposed as Secretary of the
Meeting, which was agreed to.
After some discussion in reference 10 Organiza-
ion, on the part of Mr. Cleghorn, Mr.. Rhodes
nd Others, Mr.. Bishop moved that the President
nd Secretary of this meeting be appointed
Committee to invite membership, and address
to interested parties.