The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-16

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~ We urge the adoption OF an
equitable graduated income tax sys
tenn, to the end that certain existing
petty aud burdensome levy may
cease.
~ We advocate continuation OF
the Governments policy in promo
ton of the occupancy OF public
lands by small holders, and the en-
couragement of various industries.
(9) We pledge all the power and
influence this party may possess to
aggressive endeavor to further re-
strict Asiatic immigration.
(10) We are of the firm conviction
that one OF the first and highest
duties of the American Union party
administration is to hasten to a
realization the recently inaugurated
effort to add to the population OF
these islands by assisting the emf
grafton OF farmers, laborers and arti-
sans from the United States Of Am
erica.
QD We especially commend the
notable results attained and the in
telligent efforts being put forth in
the direction of extending and i'm
proving the public school system.
(12) We urge that the necessary
steps be taken to carry out the plans
for the proper sewerage OF Homo
lulu.
Q3) We urge the Government to
secure cable communication for the
Islands.
Q4) We declare our opposition to
trusts and monopolies OF all kinds.
Q6) We recommend the establish
ment Of public park in Aala, and
legislative act making the Waikiki
beach property, now owned by the
Government, part Of Kapiolani
Park, and that all OF the said land
be open for the use Of the public.
(16) We cite the present peaceful
and prosperous condition Of the
country as work of the American
Union party, and invite to join our
ranks those citizens who have faith
ia a plain and progressive Govern
msnt OF equality.
The following were appointed a
committee on resolutions: j. S.
Martin, j. H. Fisher, E. F. Bishop
F. A, Hosmer, W. h. Sims, Z. b.
Mikalemi.
And the following resolutions
after debate were adopted:
Resolved, That the Government
is urged to provide means for the
Improvement and extension of the
water system to meet the increasing
demands OF settlement and building"
"Wheress, The growth of the City
OF Honolulu is impeded by the alb
sence OF adequate transit facilities,
and
"Whereas, This striking fault is
an inconvenience, annoyance and ex-
pense to thousand Of citizens,
"Resolved, That the Government
is respectfully requested to bargain
with responsible parties for an cleo
trio street railway line for Honolulu
and suburbs"
"Whereas, Business principles and
the practices OF economical and in
telligent management have been ex-
emplified, and indicated by the
Governments conduct of its own
electric lighting system,
"Resolved, That the same should
be maintained and enlarged, if ne.
cessary, to insure for the future the
further illumination OF the streets
of Honolulu and OF all public build
ings by the Government plant or
plants"
"Whereas, The Government
powder magazine, in its present
location, is menace to lives and
property, and
"Whereas, The continuation OF
the storage of explosives at place
imminently dangerous to many citi-
zens and their possessions is unwise.
"Resolved, That in the opinion OF
the membership Of this convention
advised by a united constituency,
the Government powder magazine
should, without delay, be transferred
to some isolated situation"
"Resolved, That the present
crowded condition OF our school
rooms and the rapid increase OF the
school population as evidenced in
Palama district, demand liberal
increase in the appropriations fol-
school facilities.
I'VE the delegates of the Amer
loan Union Party, in convention as
sembled, do hereby extend to Sen,
ator John T. Morgan of Alabama q