The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-20
CHINESE INSPECTORS.
They Complain of the Quality of
Food at Ralihi.

Editor Advertiser:-We are very
grateful to learn from our inspectors
of the kind treatment accorded the
Chinese now in quarantine at Kaka-
ako Notwithstanding the misfortune
of having their homes and belongings
destroyed, and the suffering that neces-
sarily follow, the Chinese are indeed
happy: and we, on behalf of our So
ciety. desire to take this early oppor-
tunity to thank the Board of Health
for their kind treatment. More espe-
orally do we desire to express our debt
of gratitude to those whom the Board
have so wisely chosen to govern the
anairs at KakaakO and thus render the
people forgetful of their sorrow.
When we learned of the condition of
our countrymen at IAakaakO, our hearts
leaped for joy, though We were confin-
ed within the limits Of Chinatown
where our lives are threatened at every
moment. But our joy has been turned
into sorrow. when we were informed OF
the condition of our people at Kalihi.
On Sunday, the 18th instant, Ng
Chan, one of our inspectors, went to
Kalihi at the request of the society,
with the expressed purpose of ascer-
tanning the condition of our country
men there, and to find out whether they
were supplied with good and whole
some food. He had great difficulty In
gaining an audience with Mr.. Wilson,
the superintendent, through the stub
bornness of the guard. When the in
spector saw Wilson and made known
to him the purpose of his visit, he was
told that he (Wilson) had no time,
and that he might see the Chinese the
next day.
Mr.. Goo Kim, on Monday, made a
visit to the Kalihi station and found
out, by questioning the Chinese, that
supplies were poor and insufficient.
Having obtained this information, he
Immediately made complaint to Mr..
Wilson, who assured him that such af-
fairs would be remedied the following
day.
Mr.. Ng Chan was sent on Tuesday to
ascertain whether or not the promise
of Mr. Wilson had been carried out.
To the surprise and Indignation OF the
Chinese community, matters were
worse than on the previous day. Dur
ing Thursday a visit was again made
by MIR. Nc Chan. On this tour of in
spection more was learned concerning
| the condition of the Chinese there. Nc
/ system whatever was used In the dis
/ tribution Of food. Rice generally IN
/ cooked. We were also informed that
\ there was no steward TO attend 70 the
| ARRANGEMENT and distribution of food
/ so that everyone was left 10 help HIM
self. and of course the weak and the
\ bashful very often go with empty
/ stonachs. Ought people being depriv-
/ ed of every means of existence to be
| mistreated? Luke Chan, the book
| keeper at the Kaihi station can fully
/ testify to the truth of the above. as
complaints were constantly lodged
with him.
I Some good people, far away from ka'
| lihi station, realizing the critical situa'
/ ton. have shown their sympathy by
donations in money to aid the poor In
/ their sad hour of affection; how much
more kindly ought the superintendent
at the Kalihi station to care for thu
human sufferers in his immediate
charge? Every part Of the community
I indeed, has felt for the people, deprived
/ of home and their own means OF ex'
/ istence. Even the press, which urged
such drastic measures in regard tC
/ felt sympathy; but it seems 10 rs thai
/ felt sympathy; but IJ seems 10 us thai
/ the head OF Kalihi station has no such
sympathy.
l We wish therefore TO call the atten.
/ ton of the Board Of Health to the
I complaints set forth, in order tha'
I present conditions there may early Dt
remedied
/ Chairman OF the Chinese Inspectors.