The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-27
Endorses Policy of the
Authorities.
ASurgeOn With a Big Record Many
Prominent Visitors Coming
The Future Discussed.


lulu, as unique in the history Of the
world, and .eel assured that the
heroic measures adopted by the author
tiles, and the people generally. viii re-
suit in immense benefit to fu ure gene
ations," said DR.. w. ]. Galbraith to
an Advertiser reporter at the Hawai-
ian hotel yesterday afternoon.
Il believe" he continued, that the
fact of comparatively few cases hav-
ing been recorded since the outbreak,
is due entirely to the prompt action of
the Government in leaving the Board
of Health free to act according to the
judgment of its members. The absence
of any red-tape humbug; the prompt
application of quarantine; the liberal
manner in which the Government back
ed up the Board financially, and by in
dividual assistance at all times and in
any capacity; the manner in which the
members of the medical fraternity, as a
body shut down on private practice,
and as individuals placed their services
at the call of the Board of Health, and
the spontaneous action of both mer-
chants and citizens in responding to
the call of the Health Board, ali Illus
trate the almost wonderful unanimity
Of the entire community in purging the
country of the dreadful scourge, and
preserving 1t from possible future
visitation
This determination regardless of
cost, is intensely gratifying and deserv-
ing of the highest praise. In adopt
ing such drastic measures the future
is considered, and the inestimable
benefits that will most assuredly accrue
from this stringent action, will prove
ample compensation for the present
losses. The campaign against insani-
tary conditions, should not be allowed
to pass by with the plague, but should
be actively pushed on until every pest
spot is destroyed and the SECURITY of
the people firmly established.
THE people of the Hawaiian Islands
should never be called upon to combat
disease and pestilence. Nature has so
abundantly surrounded the islands wi. h
aseptic conditions, that all the inhab-
itants need contribute toward the gen
eral health, is ordinary care; but IL ma
ture Is imposed upon. and permission IS
given for the construction of habita-
lions without regard to health, we may
expect periodical visits of pestilence.
1T Is a most agreeable surprise to
me to find so many really capable medi-
cal practitioners here. 1t is certain
that no city of the size on the Main
land can boast of such a body of con-
scientious. up-to-date and skilfu men,
ana l consider Honolulu is to be con-
graduated upon the fact.
As regards the country, well, have
been here some eight months, and in
tend to make Honolulu my home. All
my books, papers and instruments are
on the way now. / would rather stay
in Honolulu with fair living than live
anywhere else | have visited, on a for
tune. Honolulu suits me, plague or
no plague. and believe we are Just
opening out upon period of wonder
full prosperity. This unfortunate bust
ness will soon pass over, and the ISL
ands Will emerge clean and wholesome
and ready for continuous run of pros
perity.
"The possibilities of the country are
grand. | believe tie cultivation of cot
fee and vanilla would return immense
profits to tho farmer. AS regards the
'enervating climate / am inclined to
lay this to existing conditions. A new
arrival in the country soon adapts him
self to manners and customs, and IL he
complains of the loss OF his former
energy. il is simply because he has no
reason to exert himself unduly.
quite a number of prominent peo- |
pie on the mainland are determined |
upon a visit to Hawaii. Professor John |
A. Wyeth, one of the greatest living |
on surgery, will pay !
visit this summer. Senators Thurston /
and Clark and Mr.. E. Dickson, general !
of the Union Pacific Railway. |
are also coming soon, while quite a /
arge number of people are only await |
ng news Of the disappearance of the /
plague before setting out"
DR.. w. ]. Galbraith has made for /
himself wide reputation as a surgeon /
N Kansas, Denver, Ogden, Portland, /
st. Joseph, Mo, and Omaha, extending /
over a period of seventeen years. He /
eft very large practice in connection 4
With the Union Pacific Railroad en- /
1lOyes, beside attending to from seven .
y-llye to one hundred charity patients \
Tally, in his districts. Dr. Galbraith .
held the position of professor of sur .
gerry to the Creighton Medical College,
ounded in st. Joseph by Count Creigh-
on some seven years ago, and consid- /
red to be one Of the best medical col
eyes in the United States.
DR.. Galbraith thinks there is con-
siderable room for medical missionary
work in the city. The Chinese do not
appear to understand the germ theory
nd cannot comprehend how Il happens
hat the disease is not confined 10 one
ocality, and that their cOuntrymen are
he principal sufferers. He considers
nat some means might be adopted 10
Xpiaiu the theory 20 them, and be
ieves the result would prove well
worth the trouble.