The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-11-06

consideration at all. 1t should also be
considered that the month of October,
when the labor statistics were COM
piled, Is about the quietest month of
the year on all sugar plantations, and
Is one especially in those districts
where long spells OF dry weather have
been frequent, when the minimum of
labor is reached. Figures compiled in
January or February, when factories
are working, would probably show a
greatly increased number of employees
on sugar estates, and corresponding
ly reduced difference between the
numbers of the employed and the un-
employed.
Coffee and other growing industries
account for large number of Japan
csc laborers, and the rice fields, OF
course, give occupation to hundreds OF
Chinese. Your committee has been
unable to ascertain the number and
nationality of laborers engaged in ag-
ricultural pursuits outside of sugar,
that being a task which they had
neither the machinery or time to ac-
complish.
Cultivation.
Mr.. Scott, chairman of the Commit
tee on Cultivation, read report that
brought out considerable discussion.
He thought that cane should he
bought outright from small planters
instead of having the share system,
though the latter was satisfactory at
Eva. Mr.. Scott is rather inclined TO
favor stripping, though he says there
are many places in which it is not
necessary. In wet districts, or where
there are rats or borers it is impera-
tive.
Mr.. Morrison is strongly non-strip-
per. 1t costs SO an acre and does not
contribute to the result. Mr.. Lowrey
agreed with Mr.. Morrison, but said
Mr.. Scott might be right about wet
sections. He had once paid $40 an
acre for stripping and found that much
more of cane was trampled down.
Mr.. Baldwin said it was local
question. In some places stripping is
required, but not on plantations like
Makaweli or Eva.
Chas. NJ. Cooke introduced the sub
ject of 5x5, or patch planting, about
which Manager Kinney is so enthusi-
astic. Mr.. Goodale said the cane was
fine, but the new method yet an ex-
pertinent. The gentleman praised rose
bamboo at the expense of Lahaina
cane.
Machinery.
There was much interest in Mr..
Alexander Young's report on machin-
cry. He spoke of the new Eva mill
and endorsed it. Mr.. Baldwin said
the Louisiana and Cuban planters
were abandoning the two-roller mills.
He said the planters here required
more powerful machinery. NJ. Scott
reiterated Mr.. Young's favorable men,
ton of the shredder or crusher. Mr..
To roHan annHa m of al ri
flying.
Mr.. Frank p. Hastings.
In few words each, Messrs. Jones,
Young, Armstrong and G.
NJ. Cooke spoke Of the efficient and
services of Mr.. Frank =.
Hastings in preserving the reciprocity
treaty. The trustees were authorized
to direct q testimonial to the Hawai-
ian Charge dAffaires at Washington.
In the Mill
On the subject of manufacturing,
Mr.. Morrison presented a paper brist-
ling with facts and figures. a number
of tables which will be published were
included.
A long report on forestry was made
by Andrew Moore. He handled the
subject in a manner that evidenced
study and observation. Mr.. Moore's
was that unless the forests
were saved cultivation of the soil
must inevitably cease. Everywhere,
when the timber is removed, the water
supply is cut off.
drouth in the Hamakua district was
He urged the planters to move in the
matter. Trees must be grown and
Messrs. Cooke, Irwin and
Baldwin spoke to the subject. All
were very much in earnest about it.
]. w. Colville gave some formulate
On fertilizers.
The Coffee Industry.
John w. Horner and E. Bernard
made trip around Hawaii to gather
for report on coffee. They
give the most encouraging details,
and speak glowingly of the condition
and prospects of the industry. They
speak of the successful cultivation of
tea. Mr.. Hall told of recent visit to
kona, and gave some points on the
berry trees w. Y. Horner returns an
account of coffee growing near La
laina.
w. G.. Irwin has planted coffee eX-
near Waimanalo, and it is
ioing well. He has Kona, Liberian
md Peruvian trees. Both he and G. |
VI. Cooke mentioned the great value |
,f tie blight-destroyers. Mr.. Irwin
old how the lady-bug had saved a
valley of trees for MIN.
Mr.. Marsden, who is complimented |
Oy the planters for his energy and |
sound Judgment, exhibited samples of |
native tobacco, sisal and sansaveria. ]
He has great faith in the fiber in
iustry. Canagerie was also shown. |
This is the tanning material that |
grows without water.
Finances.
balance on hand of Sl70.07. The ex- |
of the year were SO, 264 90. |
70 this statement Mr.. Swanzy added |
he subjoined comment:
sin presenting this statement L am |
pleased to be able to report that all the |
Iupar plantations on the islands with |