The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-10-07
Tho Gnzotte's Kauai Letter.

KuAuEA, kauai, Sept. 26th 1886
EDITOR GAzETTE:-An official visit to this side of
laborers, has been the principal event of the
week. 1t is matter of doubt whether Viscount
Ton, the gentleman referred to, acting in the
interests of the japanese Government, or of the
Hawaiian Board of Immigration. The public are
politely Informed by by Authority" notice in
the organ" that he is commissioned by the Ha-
waiian Governments; but from his mode of pro-
ceedure and the questions he submits TO his coun-
trymen, the uninitiated would infer that his bust
ness was solely in the interests of the Mikado. In
fact, 10 keen observer, 1t Is almost conclusive
that he Is nothing more nor less than protector
of his countTymen, and that his Hawaiian appoint
ment Is blind. Though his intentions may be
honorable, there is a doubt that the genuneness
of his appointment under the Bureau of tmmigra
ton. BE it said to the Niscount's credit, that he
is ndcfatigable in his investigations and exhaust
i've in his enquiries, but the latter are addressed
directly TO the Japs in the Japanese language,
nothing is kown to the employer, of what is being
said. This suggests the question, where are the
promised interpreters? Or, is Niscount Tori the
Interpreter under the nom De plume of Inspectors
II significant fact, but nevertheless true, that
the day following his departure the Japanese sick
list more properly speaking the list of japanese
non-workers was largely added to, {. g.. his visit
not beneficial in sanitary point of view.
TIE POST oFFIcE.
Since the appointment of the Hon. Ii. NJ. Whit
ney TO the Postmaster eneraship, there has been
n marked improvement IN the carrying of mails on
this Island. but with all due respect to that Honor
able gentleman, allow me to state that there Is still
much room for the enhancement of this important
branch of tine public service. will mention
case that speaks for itself. The $. 5. Planter
rived at NawiliwiI on Thursday last, about half
past two O'Clock in the morning. This welcome
news was learned from some passengers who
reached kilanea at $50 a. M on that day. Natur-
ally enough the arrival of the mail was anticipated
at earlier hour than usual. Allowing the ordi-
nary time for the overland journey, it ought to
have been here before noon. But no; it came
usual, at p M, or Just eight and half hours
after the steamers passengers. The remedy Is
simple, and l know my friend, the indefadgable
Postmaster General, will not take umbrage at these
remarks.
THE RETURN OF THE PLANTER
By the way, the return of the S. S. Planter is
hailed with JOY all sides, and her pioneer trip
after repairing at the Coast shows her to be all that
is desired for the passenger trade at present. The
genial President of the Inter Island 5. Co. de-
serves TO be publicly thanked for the benefit he has
| conferred on the travelling public.
cONJUGAL row.
On Sunday last, disgraceful row took place in
a Portuguese family, resulting in a woman having
her skull laid open, and terribly disfgured. Her
| assailant, who was also her son-in-law, was fined
$50. This lenient sentence was owing to the wo-
man having been the promoter of the quarrel. 1t
was a family trouble, arising from young wife
deserving her husband. The second act Of this
emeHfe, in which the injured husband seeks 10 have
his coniugal rights restored 10 him, will take place
at Hanalei to-day.
ELECTIONS.
Rumor says that DR.. Fitch will run for repre-