The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-02-16
ADVICE Of LABOR AGENTS.
THEY ISSUE CIRCULAR GIVING
INSTRUCTIONS.
Sent To All japanese In the Country.
Best Kind Of Advice from Those in
Japanese Confidence.

Following up the course of the Japa-
nese consul in giving instruction to his
people as to how they should conduct
themselves in the present health emer-
geney, the immigration bureaus which
are 'esponsible for the presence of most
Of the labOrers in the country, have al
80 issued joint letter, giving most
wholesome advice, which will be sent
to alt of the islands of the group. This
is the letter:
Honolulu, II. I.,Feb. IA, 1900.
To the Japanese Laborers:
You are no doubt aware that the bu-
bonic plague has been existing in Homo
lulu since November last and that it has
caused many deaths. The Hawaiian
Government, with the cooperation OF
citizens, has adopted strict measures to
prevent its spread and stamp it out.
We hear that cases of plague have ap-
peared in Kahului, Maui, and also a
case in Hilo, Hawaii. This is very
serious and is causing us great anxiety.
If the disease should reach the planta-
tions it win bring disaster and ruin to
the Hawaiian Islands, and will cause
you all to suffer.
You are requested to read the follow
ing carefully and observe same:
l. The Managers and the Health Au-
thorities, in order to prevent the disease
from speeding and reaching the plan
lotions, may have adopted strict regu-
gulations. This is not only for their
own interests, but it is for yours as
well, as your health and welfare are
concerned. You are urgently requested
to obey and carry out their instructions
and not to interfere in any way what
ever.
2. There will be rumors of all kinds
emanating from different irresponsible
parties You are requested not to be
i . 4. -.
| thentic news of information, we would
| advise you to go to the plantation office
and inquire through the interpreter.
You are requested not to go in numbers,
but to send a delegate or delegates.
8. 1t is very unwise for you to desert
or leave the plantation. Much more so
is it at this time of distress and sick
ness.
A. If you desert or leave the planta-
tion, you will be only prolonging the
disease. You will be not only endan-
gering your own lives, but will be the
means of spreading the sickness to
other localities.
5. If you should leave the plantation
| by infringing the health regulations
you will have to suffer and endure
great hardship. You will not be able tC
80 much farther than the plantation
you are working on, as the other dis
tricts will prevent people from entering
After you have once left the planta-
ton, you may not be given permission
TO return until the disease has entirely
disappeared.
For sanitary purposes houses, per-
sOnal belongings, etc, that are cOnsi.
dered dangerous and infected with
disease by the Health Authorities MAY
be destroyed by fire. You are requested
to submit to their destruction as Justice
will be done in all cases.
6. We have positive assurances frorr
the plantations that you will be fur.
nished with sufficient food and Other
necessary supplies. You are requested
to purchase and eat food, etc. recon-
mended by the plantation and Health
Authorities.
Z. The strict regulations and rule!
that have been or may be adopted will
no doubt cause you a great deal of in
convenience but we would request yoI
to submit peacefully as your own in
terests are best served by complying
We hand'you copies of sanitary instruc
tions issued by the Japanese Medica
Association. You are requested to reaC
them carefully and take precautionar!
measures accordingly.
THE JAPANESE EMIGRATION AS
ISOLATION,
By The Japanese Emigration Co
of Hiroshima.
BY The Kumamoto Emigration CO
B.. BY The Morioka & Co.
By The Japan Emigration Co., q
Osaka.
BY The Toxic Emigration Co