The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-25

pcrtant point ofall, The New Hebrides men
appeared AN intelligent aud dociIe class.
Tn Chinaman was of no account as a
teamster, but for field culture he most de-
sirable yet tried.
w. II. Bailey had tried to get negroes
but found the cost of transportation too
great. He found Cinnamon the best mule
teamsters, kind TO the animals. They did
not like ii at first but when used TO it were
always ready TO ship again for the same
work. In his experience Portuguese were
always trying to shirk doing a good days
work and flying into u passion when spoken
TO.
Mr.. Wright reminded the last speaker
that half or two-thirds of the hauling done
in the country was by cattle, and many
who had them were now disposed TO give
up mules. A Chinaman was positively use
less with cattle.
Dr.. Thompson said it was singular to
find that different districts had different
experiences. In Kohala the Portuguese
were the best teamsters.
Mr.. Mactie said the difference arose from
the different classes of Portuguese. He had
two Chinese who were most satisfactory as
bullock drivers-the best they ever had.
Mr.. Alexander cOrroborated what Mr..
McFie had said.
Mr.. H. I. Baldwin said the Portuguese
from San Miguel were good men, those not
suiting were probably from Madeira. \
gang he had out Of the last ship had given
less trouble than any other laborers. They
were stronger and stouter naturally than
the Chinese. 1t was better TO have both
Chinese and Portuguese as there was then
emulation between them. His Portuguese
laborers could do most work, even in the
field. He would give a third more for them
than Chinese. They were healthier and
l turned out in the morning better. In the
I sugar house, however, the Chinaman was
l the more systematic.
DR.. Wetmore said that planters in his
neighborhOod were in favor of Portuguese.
. They had little trouble with them, either
. in the mill or among the cane.
Mr.. w. H. Richard agreed with Mr..
) Baldwin except as to South Sea Islanders.
5 He had yet to have the first trouble with
D his lot of Portuguese his only objection
was the high rate of wages.
n Mr.. 5. Il. Alexander moved that the re-
II port be adopted. Mr.. S. L. Austin seconded
ii the motion.
y Mr.. Adams desired before the notion
r was put to have the experiences of planters
as to feeding the Portuguese.
Several gentlemen gave the result of theil
e experience, and it appeared that the mos
satisfactory res Its had been obtained by
e giving money allowances, which varied OF
g different plantations from 81 to 50, will
{ the same allowance to women who would
Is work. In most cases it appeared that the
e women would not work.
], DIR. Wetmore said that at Papaikou thev
a had 40 Portuguese and wanted more. I
l. I.-z-k Al.~. Ioa 30 -.u ,,o-kI- - 10,
u them.
'e Mr.. Wright said of twelve that came t
Us him ten were married and nine hat
70 families. The contract was that the wO
IL men had to work, and were to be paid an,
Do and boarded. They would not work an
y he was ashamed to ask them because of tn
III children. He found it was going to COS
ee him $29 and some cents per month for on
mans work. They would not agree to an
w propositions Tnr being determined to ge
Sc his money back, he gave notice that Oh
E. a certain day if they di,lnot work he woult
IN have them locked up. They replied, 90
you attempt that we will meet you wit
OC pistols and knives" The day before the
III asked to be let offwork to consult, and whe
lie the time arrived came to an agreement t
y pay their wives board, he allowing ration
~ for the children. In the latter point he ha
, been rather soft, as now a child had M
III been born six days before he was called @
lg to supply a ration of food for the baby. A
De now arranged. lie fonnd that in wages, r,
s. tions and the cost of passages, they co
er him a little over $40 per month.
a Mr.. Burchardt said the cost of Portusue;
p appeared to vary much and he suggeste
OF that the committee collect statistics.
Mr.. Alexander asked leave to Withdraw
u his motion for the adoption of the repO
u and substitute one ~commendatory of til
efforts being made by the Government
secure Portuguese labOrers from the Azore
u Mr.. w. 0. Smith reminded the meetin
e. that it was time they adjourned to NEE
!st His Majesty. He felt impressed with tn
II dignity of the occasion. The represent;
tives of the two greatest powers in til
country were about to meet the Govern
OF ment and the planting interest. He We
at sure that the King would find, if ever til
Sc occasion should come that they were I'll
to most loyal body of men in the country.
al The Chairman said that they were at oil
at with the Government to promote the be-
interests of the country.
We Mr.. &. l.. Austin followed in the sam
he strain, and then the meeting adjourned I
2 Ppm.
IL The Chairman called the meeting to ord
us again at 2:15 p. IN. By leave of His Elk. Go
J" ernor Dominis the meeting was held in the A
mory.
III, Mr.. S. L. Austin said he had employed Portl
guese, Chinese and native Hawaiians and w
VI now very we'll satisfied with the Portuguese
- field hands He had the universal trouble wi
, them a: first as to rations but had settled 1t /
ue paying 81 per month to men and $3.50 for chi
' dren over seven years of age and 50 for womt
when they worked. He would like to have mo
lie of them: they were prudent and saving. H
al hands had sent over -, 700 to St. Michaels
D. cash. He thought very few would reship. The
ID were inquiring about land and their general id,
IL was to cultivate cane for themselves. Six
seven boys out of the eighteen families he hi