The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-11-09
AS goes Honolulu, so goes the Union.
The Hawaiian Immigration Society.

Pursuant to adjournment last Friday of the pre-
liminary meeting, a number of gentlemen met at the
rooms of A. j. Cartwright on Wednesday morning, at
10 O'Clock, for the purpose ef permanently organic
ing themselves into a society for promoting and en-
couraging labor and immigration.
Mr.. w. l.. Green, Chairman of the previous meet
ing, stated the object of this meeting, when S. N.
Castle, Esq, was called to the Chair and W. NJ.
Gibson, Esq, re-appointed Secretary.
Mr.. G. r. Bishop, from the committee of organiza-
ton, read the following preamble and resolutions,
which were adopted
Whereas, Considering the want of additional la
borers TO carry on the industries of this country,
especially agriculture, and the desirability of an in
crease of population that will be permanent, 1t is
hereby
R~eSolved, That q society be formed, to be called
the Hawaiian Immigration Society,"" for the pur-
pose of acquiring information that may be useful to
those who will employ or provide for such labOrers,
and to those who may be willing to migrate to this
country.
Resolved, That the officers of this Society shall be
a president, vice-president and secretary, and an
executive ommitte of five, including the president
and secretary, who shall also be a committee on cor
respondence.
Resolved, That each member of this Society shall
contribute Ave dollars to meet incidental expenses.
Mr.. Green suggested that q list be opened and all
who desired to join the society have the opportunity
of signing their names at once. This was adopted,
and twenty-five gentlemen present put their names on
the list.
The society then proceeded to nominate and elect
permanent officers.
Mr.. s. N. Castle was unanimously elected Presi-
dent.
Mr.. W. L. Green was declared elected vice-Presi-
dent, and Mr.. w. NJ. Gibson Secretary.
The following gentlemen were elected to constitute
the Executive Committee, (the President and Secre-
tary being ~eE-oficio members) Messrs. W. L. Green,
&c. r. Bishop and j. C. Glade.
1t was moved by Mr.. Carter that when this meeting
adjourns, its next meeting be subject to the call of
the Executive Committee.
Mr.. Rhodes was of opinion that the duties Of the
Executive COMMITTEES should be defined. 1t ought to
have some especial work marked out for it. One
thing in particular, efforts should be made TO invite
membership. This was a very important movement
and all classes should take a part in it.
Mr.. Montgomery was also of opinion, that an
especial committee should be formed to invite mem
bership.
MI. Harris called attention to Mr.. Carter's mo-
ton, and wished it to be understood that it was not
n motion to adjourn, but to provide for farther meet
ing when we do adjourn.
Mr.. Carter's motion agreed to. Mr.. G. also said,
that he thought it desirable that Mr.. Bishop should
inform the Society what course an executive COM
mittee ought to pursue in order to obtain Information
Mr.. Bishop had not spoken authoritatively to Mr..
Carter in reference to the action of an Executive
Committee. He had indicated what might be done
in the way of correspondence abroad and at home
also by enquiry Of the officers of His Majesty's Gov
ernment TO communicate especially with CONNER
cial bodies in Japan and other countries where we
propose to seek for labor TO ascertain what Oppor-
tunities there are for immigration, and what might
be the cost 70 take pains in collecting information
from planters and other landowners on the islands,
and to learn from them the amount of labor they
need.
Mr.. Harris-It is better not to hamper the Com
mittee with instructions, that may burden or impede
their efforts.
Mr.. Green-Mr. Bishop has given you some of his
views as guides for the action of the Committeeman
l quite agree with Mr.. Harris that it is well to avoid
hampering the Committee with Instructions. think
it is highly important, now that so many influential
gentlemen are assembled together to obtain an ex-
preston of various opiuions,-whether concurrlng
with, or opposing the measure of immigration. Mr..
Gibson had originated the present movement, and
had submitted a plan of Association TO the Chamber
of Commerce. and whilst all were agreed upon the
importance of the subject, yet it was felt that the
interests involved were not quite ready to invest
money until more precise information was obtained.
Hence the importance of this Association which
curing people for the country. While we may be
ought to prepare as quickly as possible for active
prepare as soon as possible a plan that would meet
the approval of the Society, and the favorable con-
currence of the Government.
Mr.. Judd-It is desirable that all bear
ing upon this question of labor should be collected
city of labor, but 1 doubt if there is as great a need
as represented; therefore it is well to ascertain what
is the actual need of the plantations.
Mr.. Bishop hope that every member of the as
ISOLATION will aid US with all the information at his
not TO leave the whole of the work on the hands Of