The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-17

ernments in a manner at which no one
could take offense. He spoke as fol-
| lows:
In behalf of the japanese press and
the japanese Colony of Hawaii. we
wish TO express our hearty appreciation
OF this honor TO the press of the home
country. 1t is a well known fact that
the press of any country or people ex-
presses the thought and sentiments OF
the same. At least. ii should be
mouth-peice of the best thought of the
best people. In this way the press be-
comes the popular educator. More
people are educated in the affair OF
civil life and in the affair of govern
ment than by any or all agencies com
bined. a progressive people can not
do without the common daily or week
~ paper. 1t is that which keeps them
in touch with all the rest of the world
Accordingly the $4,000 Japanese of
Hawaii give their patronage and sup
port to three Japanese publications.
Without these the Japanese could not
know much of the doings of the world
because OF the fact that so many do
not speak or read English. While il
is the purpose to furnish the Japanese
colony a digest of the news of the
world in general and things of interest
in particular of the Japanese govern
ment, yet is far from any desire of the
japanese press to do or say anything
detriment TO the prosperity, the peace
and general welfare of the government
and the people of Hawaii. japanese
people have always felt kindly toward
the Republic; the vigor and ability OF
her administration has challenged the
admiration of all governments. We
recognize the responsibility of a gov
eminent among such mixed national
ity as is in Hawaii. We know that peo-
pie Of so many natfonalities represent
so many ideas of government and So
cial life, hence the more honor to the
present administration of the Hawai-
ian Republic 1t would be a wonder
indeed if some thing was not done, oc-
casiOnally, contrary to the wishes of
some of the nationalities represented.
We give it as the best wishes of the
Japanese residents in Hawaii, that the
recent little difficulty between Japan
and Hawaii be speedily and peacefully
settled. and that the friendly relations
existing shall continue. We feel that
the matter is safe in the hands of Min
lister Shimamura and Counsellor Aki-
wanna on one side and the officials of
the Hawaiian Government on the
other In conclusionS1et us be remind
ed that the idea of this banquet was
originated by member of the Europe
an press and heartily supported by all
the nationalities without exception. 1t
clearly shows what attitude the people
of Hawaii show toward those Of Japan.
We tender our compliments to Coun-
sellor Akiyama and the visiting mem
Of hn
of the gentlemen present.
The Chinese Press of Hawaii was
responded to by Luke Chan of the Ha-
waiian Chinese News, who represented
Mr.. Ho Fon. The speaker prefaced his
remarks with the explanation that his
speech was merely translation OF the
Chinese idea of newspapers and the
kindly feelings they had for their
brothers in profession:
at is very great pleasure for We
who represent the Chinese newspapers
printed in Hawaii, to be present with
you all this evening, and to join in
hearty welcome to our journalistic
brothers from Japan. The newspapers
of today are the great and wise school
books which teach us to know each
others countries, their laws. manners,
customs and people. If we always STAY
at home and never go to foreign coun-
tries, we are very liable to gain wrong
impressions of the outside world un-
less we read the newspa sers of those
lands, but then. also, they often diff
fer so much that it is difficult for us TO
learn the truths when we read them.
It is much wiser. therefore, to do as
our friends from Japan have done in
coming to see the country that their
newspapers in their country are talk
ing so much about. They will obtain
much knowledge which they will truth
fully and cleverly give TO their wise
and powerful people. Like themselves.
we are also travellers from the same
part of the great world, but we have
lived here in friendship with the Ha-
waiian people for many years, and we
can say in all truths that the Japan
csc can do the same and enjoy them
selves and prosper here. The Hawai-
ians are kind to foreigners and know
that our brothers of the Japanese news
papers will be well treated by them.
and that they will send back home
kind words about them. We join most
heartily with all the Hawaiian news
papers in wishing them welcome here
and if we can assist them in gaining
any information or in having a happy
time, we shall be glad to do SO. When
they return to their country may thew
ever pleasantly remember the days
they spent here. and the friends who
this evening wish them aloha"
The next toast "The Japanese cor
respondent in Hawaii was fittingly re-
sponded to by S. Furuya, young man.
only p years old but a good speaker.
He said:
Il want TO thank you, gentlemen, in
English for the kindness, you of the
press of Hawaii. have shown us to-
night. If l make mistakes in the use
of English you will pardon them for
this is the first time in my life that I |
have made a speech in that language |
Nv knOWladoe of Ii was nhfa inad nrin-