The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-10-30
The Labor Question.

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be issued to all concerned. We sincerely trust
that it will meet with a ready response and that
the movement it ANNOUNCES will meet with uni
versal cooperation. .r.l d
sat q meeting held at the Hawaiian Hotel, Ho-
| nolulu, 23d October, 1880. it was considered ex-
pedient to establish a Planters Association for
this kingdom. On submission OF the matter for
the Kings sanction and approval, His Majesty
has been most graciohsly pleased to interest himself
in its objects and to place his patronage on record
by taking the Office of President.
His Excellency the Prime Minister has notified
his willingness to fill that of Vice President, and
His Excellency the Minister of Finance has fur
ther given his countenance by permitting his
name to be announced as Treasurer.
The cooperation of all planters and others is
now solicited as subscribing members in support
of all general and individual interests OF the
kingdom. This membership to %entitIe, by a ma
jority of votes from among their ranks, annual
election to serve ON the general council and ap-
point the officers for its conduct.
The objects. of forming and regulating this
Planters Association are to supply a national
desiderdtum. and benefit the planters, their en-
ployees, and all Interested in the cultivation of
Hawaiian soil.
To organize the plantations of the various
islands under one council. t.DeHEf8l
To consider all questions affecting the interest
of planters generally. 4arBAesss
To diffuse information and assistance to estab-
lished plantations, and aid the enterprises of new
ones.
To encourage inventions and applications for
sugarcane 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. managers, overseers,
a~rtizans, and feld-laborers ; and the employment
of such hands at one recognized rate of salary or
wage, as the Coulcil may from time to time
regulate according to circumstances.
In soliciting such cooperation, some of the ad-
vantagss and privileges of membership may be
briefly cited thus s-
1. OF becoming Representative to, and mem
beers of the General Council and thereby parti-
cipating in 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, either through a representative of his
plantation or firm or by his own written com
munication to the Secretary to lay before the
"a P3sE s<S&
3. OF obtaining instruction as to the manage
ment and working of other plantations here, and
in other countries, with information incidental
thereto. |" As -
f.. OF obtaining the services of thoroughly COM
petent and experienced employees, and hiring
field hands and general or domestic labonr at the
possible universal rate.
5. OF finding suitable situations for deserving
applicants, if DESTROYS to obtain employment on
my plantation connected with the Association
6. OF being entitled to receive through the
a copy of the. annual report. s. 4lEE
Z. Collectively-the advantages Of belonging
o an association which includes within it the
and agricultural interests of every
of the Hawaiian Kingdom, together with
'ther producing countries, are the placing each
'ther in the closest communication possible, for
he acquisition of knowledge on all. matters
elating to their position, advancement, and vel
- ! s a.. Sjl
The inspiring. by such union, a feeling of
and confidence in their resources : which /
ould never be attained whilst remaining
or by small local combinations; more
yer the title to participate in all the advantages
ccruing to and from such an association as can
g submitted to the Council for adoption, in due
curse. aeaA 81
An expression, of your views on the subject is
requested. and remarks in the space
DC apart for that purpose, will be appreciated
nd If sufficient general support be accorded the
natter, it is proposed to convene O meeting of
and all interested in the subject at az
arly a date as convenience admits, when matter
" consideration and discussion would be sub
lifted. T0EEAs
To, effect this funds are necessary, and the
iggested preliminary subscriptions in qdali6ca-
on for membership Is quoted at SIS. =
Those who may be desirous of aiding the de-
of this measure, and participating a
are requested to ill up and sign the
order on their agents or banker,
ID to forward the same to CAPTAIN H. Whalley
icholson, of the firm Of Grant Nicholson &
Kilauea Plantation, Kauai, Who has q
nsented to act as secretary pro tenn, and to =
hom all communications should be addressed, y
the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu. ali
BY order. Ii. WHALLEY NICHOLSON, /
Secretary pro tenn. '