The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1879-04-02

Chinese zales in excess Of Chinese females. Aud Of
American British, German, French. Portuguese,
and other foreigners. excess Of males Of 2.0iO;
whilst native males exceed native females by Ass.
The excess Of foreign males, chiefly Chinese, sa-
peradded the surplus native males 10 rapidly de-
stroying the Hawaiian race. scrutiny of some of
labor centres will convince you ofthis. Notice
the kooaupoko district near you, with 1899 males
to SOS females Its population Of 2,iO2 has only
s@S children under years Of age. And how can
there be mach hope of increase in population where
the males A:e in excess two TO one female! Aud
see a state Of affairs al Puma, Kauai.
II has been pointed out by the able compiler Of the
census that there has been an increase of the per
centage Of children under years as for instance
In ISIS there were 6oS
Excess in favor of ISIS .... Tss
Blu, you must bear in mind, thz, there has been
also steady increase OF fOreagu women who
generally prolific in these islands.
IL 1865 foreign females in this country
/ In 1872 ...2 y3y
tu tn ISIS :" :. /" I. '''''''''''s a ,Iss Iss
And so, while we notice an increase of 10 per cont
| of children under years OF the whole population
since 1877 must also consider increase OF 20
per Of foreign females during the period.
Now point out this condition of things 10 order
10 show that the question before this country
/ is not exactly, however important,-the supply of
labor, or even repopustiou except as in reference
to the equalization OF the This should occupy
the most earnest attention Of the christianity. the
/ phianthrophy. and the statesRanship. we'll Of
the planting and other industrial interests of the
/ country.
/ As we not part of any political power, and
have mother country to which could make
appeal in difficulty the ground Of our depen-
deney must make cur appeal TO great and en-
/ lightenei States the broad ground Of humanity
/ and n com mon civilization. We have made one ap-
peal the Great Republic to have the opportunity
Of better market, and we have had generous re-
sponse and if for the paramount needs of popula-
tion and supply Of labor, We should make appeal to
! Great Britain. doubt not would be met in the
/ spirit of her enlightened philanthrophy. In the
prosecution of this great matter il would be we'll to
bear in mind the words of the Memorial alluded to,
and ''sake deaiai. but appeal to every influence
that is calculated TO finally inspire favorable
sderatiou Of our national condition 10 the minds OF
the governmental any enlightened Christian Power.
I have nc doubt that the Government of the En-
press of Indis controls the best recruiting fields. even
including Japan, for the satisfactory repopulation OF
this Archipelago and the equalization Of the sexes
among the Hawaiian people.
We should long ago have investigated the East
Indian, aud other Asatic fields for people and oui
supiBeness and neglect in this matter of the chic
needs of the country. will appear almost eulpable &c
thoughtful minds looking into cur national condition
But still live as State. and maintain our in
dependence, and it is not late yet TO go TO work
it is for tunAte circumstance the visit of well-in
formed gentleman, Mr.. Horne, from the island o
Mauritius. which is such admirable i'lustraton
what may be done by Intelligent and active organLa
tiOn. cooperating with Government in bringing
about favorable repopulatiou of q country.
The planters and others engaged in the industria
interests Of these islands mast organize and invest
/ as well as wait the Government.
1t is that our business community is in tight
strain at this time /; much so, that the Govern
ment has had TO assist private enterprise with pub
funds Yet condition is hopeful, we have
marvellous soil fine growing crops, and opeI
market. and there is nothing to prevent commence
meut of ACTION, for labor and repopulation.
/ WALTER MURRAY GIBSON.
Ianikeha March % 1879