The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-11-03

sible, in the columns of your next issue.
1 am, Sir, yours obediently,
HENRY WHALLEY NICHOLSON.
Honolulu, Oct %, 1880
At meeting held at the Hawaiian Hotel, Homo
lulu, sd October, $780, itwasconsidered expedient
to establish Planters Association for this King
dom.
On submission of the matter for the Kings sane
ton and approval Majesty has been most gra-
ciously pleased to interest himself in its objects
and place his patronage on record by taking the
Office of President. His Excellency the Prime Min
lister has notified his willingness to fill that of Vice
President and His Excellency the Minister of
Finance has further given his countenance by per-
uniting his name to be announced as Treasurer.
The cooperation of all planters, and others as
subscribing members is now solicited in support of
all general and individual interests of the Kingdom.
This membership to entitle, by majority of
votes, from among their ranks-annual election to
serve on the general council and appointment of
the officers of the Association for its conduct.
The objects of forming and regulating this
Planters Association are to supply a national
"desideratum, and benefit the planters, their
employees, " and all interested in the cultivation
of Hawaiian soil.
To organize the plantations of the various Is
lands under council. To consider all questions
affecting the interest of planters generally.
Todiffuse information and assistance to estab-
lished plantations and aid the enterprises of new
ones. To encourage inventions and applications
for sugar cane cultivation and the manufacture of
sugar and other projects To provide labor from
the best and cheapest markets, together with the
establishment of an Office of registration for
ayers, overseers, artisans and field laborers and
the employment of such hands at one recognized
rate of salary, or wage as the Council may
from time to time regulate, according to circum-
stances.
vantages and privileges of membership may be
briefly cited thus:
1. OF becoming representatives to, and members
of the General Council and thereby participating
the MANAGEMENT of the Association
2. Of having, if not himself a member of the
governing body, his views and suggestions brought
forward for the consideration of the Council eth
er through representative of his plantation or
firm or by his own written communication to the
Secretary to lay before the Council.
B. Of obtaining the best assistance and support
of the Association in any matter connected with
himself, or his plantation, or firm.
H. Of obtaining instruction to the manage
ment and working of other plantations here, and
in other countries, with information incidental
thereto.
s. Of obtaining the services of thoroughly compe-
tent and experienced employees, and hiring field
hands and general or domestic labor at the lowest
possible universal rate.
6. OF finding suitable situations for deserving
applicants, if DESTROYS to obtain employment ON
any plantation connected with the Association.
z. Of being entitled to receive through the post
a copy of the annual report.
g. Collectively-the advantages of belonging to
an association which includes within it the panta-
tons and agricultural interests of every part of the
countries, are-The placing each other in the clos
est communication possible for the acquisition of
knowledge all matters relating to their position
advancement and welfare. The inspiring, by such
union, feeling of strength and confidence in
their resources, which could never be attained
whilst remaining isolated,-or by small local COM
binations-and the title to participate in all the
advantages accruing to- and from, such an Associa-
ton, can be submitted to the Council for adop-
ton in due course.
An expression of your views on the subject is re-
spectfully requested, and remarks, in the space
set apart for that purpose will be appreciated; and
If sufficient general support be accorded the
scheme, it Is proposed to convene meeting of
Planters and all interested in the subject, at
early date as convenience admits. When matter
would be submitted for consideration and discus
sion.
To effect this, funds are necessary; and the sug-
Gested qualification for membership is quoted at
five dollars So as preliminary subscription.
Those who may be DESTROYS of aiding the de-
velopment of this measure and participating there
in are requested to fill up and sign the accompany
ing order on their bankers or agents, and forward
the same to Capt. II. Whalley Nicholson (of the
firm of Grant, Nicholson q Brigstock. Kilauea
Plantation Kauai, II. l., who has consented to act
cations should be addressed at the Royal Hawaiian
Hotel, Honolulu. By ORDER.
II. WHA1LEr NICHOLSON
Honorary Sec. pro TEN, Royal Haw. Planters As so
[CoPY A.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
HONOLULU, Oct. %, $780,
CAPT. H. WHALLEY NICHOLSON
Dear Sir: very much approve of forming
Planters Association and am glad that you have
undertaken to work the thing up. have not had
time to examine sufficiently your prospectus but
all these matters may be settled at meeting to be
called for the purpose. It would give me great
pleasure to act as Vice President if elected
remain, yours very truly,
lSignedl w. l.. GREEN.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Honolulu, Oct %, 1880.
Dear Sir: recognize the want of cooperation
and interchange of ideas among our planters and
therefore / sympathize with the formation of a
Planters Association in the manner suggested by
you. / am my dear sir, your yerv obe6ient
servant ISignedl II. A. P. CARTKR
CAPT WHALLEY NICHOLSON,
Honorary Sec. Royal Haw. Planters Association
From j. S. Walker to Capt Nicholson =
approve of your ideas and will aid YOU in every
WAY nnssihla To get nm Planters, Association and