Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-09-16

9. We pledge all the power and
influence this party may possess
to aggressive endeavor to further
restrict Asiatic immigration.
10. We are of the firm convic-
ton that one of the first and
highest duties of the American
Union Party administration is to
hasten to a realization the recent
ly insugurated effort to add to
the population of these Islands
by assisting the immigration OF
farmers, laborers and artisans
from the United States Of Amer
lea.
IL. We especially commend the
notable results attained and the
intelligent efforts being put forth
in the direction of extending and
improving the public school sys-
tenn.
IL. We urge that the necessary
steps be taken to carry out the
plans for the proper sewerage of
Honolulu.
ID. We urge the Government to
secure cable communication for
the Islands.
Ia. We declare our opposition
to trusts and monopolies of all
kinds.
Is. We recommend the estab-
lishment Of a public park in Aala,
and Legislative act making the
Waikiki beach property, now
owned by the Government, a part
of Kapioiaui PARK, and that all of
the said land be open for the use
of the public.
l6. 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 in plain and progressive
Government OF equality.
Mr.. Bishop moved that the plat
form as submitted be adopted as
a whole. Seconded and carried
without discussion or dissenting
voice amidst applause.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Martin presented report
of the committee on resolutions,
submitting those appearing be-
low:
Whereas, The water system
service in several districts of Ho-
nolulu is lamentably insufficient
and unreliable, and
"Whereas, the Superintendent
is, from lack of having funds at
disposal, unable to remedy the
poor delivery or make needed ex-
tensions,
"Resolved, That the Govern
ment is urged to provide means
for the improvement and exten-
sion of the water system to meet
the increasing demands of settle |
ment and building"
Mr.. McCandless objected to the
tacit censure of the Government,
whose progressive policy was
praised in the platform.
Mr.. Kennedy thought all the
trouble was in the preamble, and
he moved its entire elision.
and carried.
"Wheress, The growth of the
City of Honolulu is impeded by |
the absence of adequate transit
facilities, and
Whereas, This striking fault is
an inconvenience, annoyance and
expense to thousands of citizens,
Resolved, That the Government |
is respectfully requested to bar
gain with responsible parties for
an electric street railway line for
and suburbs"
"Whereas, Business principles !
and the practise of economical
and intelligent management have
been exemplified and vindicated
by the Governments conduct of
its own electric lighting system,
"Resolved, That the same
should be maintained and enlarg-
ed, il necessary, to insure for the
future the further illumination of
the streets of Honolulu and of all
public buildings by the Govern
ment plant or plants"
"Whereas, The Government
powder magazine, in its present
location, is a menace to lives and
property, and
Whereas, The continuation of
the storage of explosives at place
imminentlv danuarour to noony