Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-04-08
MIR. GIBsONs PAUOA ADDRESS.

We are glad to see that Mr.. Gibson feels no
obligation to adhere to the idiotc frce-rum
and lonn-bll platform, laid out in the mani
iesto of his distinguished representatives
and coadjutors, Messrs. Llikaloni and Luhi-
lahi i; that lie has professcd in his address to
the people of Pauoa, as reported in his own
paper, n determination to oppose any extension
of the privilege to sell or to use rum, at the
same time exhibiting striking data upon which
he POUNDS n conclusion that the Hawaiian is
now the main consumer of spirituous bever
ages, either imported or domestic. First, lie
pledges himself an advocate of total pro-
hibition; and only in tho event of failure of
such a measure, and in consideration of the
fact that natives are consumers to so great an
extent, does he propose to lcgalizc tho sale Of
spirits to them. lie asks for an equality in
this matter, not now recognized by The law.
He would encourage immigration; and
brings forward facts to prove that the success
Of industrial and business enterprises as n re-
suit of the reciprocity treaty, have rcdounded
to the benefit of the poor native as well as to
those who WELD capital. He would enconr-
age immigration and especially by this
means, an equalization of the sexes, now in
such fearful disparity. Especially would ho
advocate, by every possible means, to bring
the Hawaiian to a truor knowledge of his own
sanitary conditions, and the causes Of tie de-
cadence of the race. And lastly, he deems it
necessary that better and more effective ad :
ministration Of law should prevail, and tells
MS that upon this our good name abroad, is
largely dependant; that it is "ihe corner
stone of our independence" Ministers and
Legislators should be censurcd il necessary ;
and that the King "will ever lind it his high
est honor to sustain tho law"
We except in no wise to tho tenor of Mr..
Gibson's remarks to the people of Pauoa and
trust that line of conduc, in conformity there
with will be adopted by him in tho exercise of
his duty as Legislator at the coming Session.
However we have regarded Mr.. Gibson, and
whatever our opinions may at present be, we
are willing as public journalist, in all mat
icrs Of public concern to render unto CDsar
the things which are Caesars" But we can
not close these remarks without some refer
enco TO the proposition regarding the adoption
OF better sanitary regulations. Ii by this is
meant the adoption of some crude ideas, re-
Gently promulgated, as to the non-spcciic and
non- contagious nature of leprosy, aud which
it adopted as truth, will make the confinement
or isolation Of epors, wrong; ; onr objections
are strong. We believe leprosy to be contag
ious, and iSolation ow only safeguard agaips
IFS mirusoi prepoIeaes IN ne future; at the
sap'e time wo believe in extending to the suf-
fcrers every means Of relief that can bu pro-
cured by liberal expenditure, aud not incon-
sisIent with the general safety. We trust,
however, that Mr. Gibson, so professedly jeal-
Gus for the welfare of the people and the inie.
pendence Of the nation, will not loose sight o
his plain duty in the consideration of t. ques.
tion of this kind, or inadvertently aid in an,
particular, the Efforts Of such as may be will
| ing to mako capital out OF human misery