The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-08
PRAISE FOR HAWAII
By EASTERN VISITOR.
Annexation Has Great
" Benefited These
Islands.
COMMUNICATION FOR MISSIONARIES.
THE QUESTION OF IMPORTING
BLACK LABOR Is INTELLI-
GENTLY DISCUSSED.
Great Scenic Wonders of the ISLAM
Of Maui-No Hope for Demo
Gratis Herein. Nichols
Farewell.
Farewell.

visiting in Hawaii for five weeks past
being about to leave for his old home
submitted TO an interview with The
Republican, giving his impressions .:
the Islands and the probabilities OF
their future growth and development
of course a sojourn OF five weeks
doesn't enable one TO know everythinf
regarding the Islands, but / have en-
deayored to observe closely and study
the conditions which / have met" sale
Mr. Nichols.
In the first place, annexation has
doubtless been an untold blessing. Tru
~ the lines have fallen in pleasau'
places for the Islands, and as part oi
the United States they have q goodly
heritage. can easily see how the ma
tives can wish the white man had nevei
seen their shores; but for fertile terri
tory Ike this 20 remain undisturbed il
the hands OF its original inhabitants
is simply impossible in the nature OF
things. and the very best lot in tbs
world has fallen TO the lot of the peoplt
of Hawaii in becoming a part of the
great republic
Il am satisfied that the people of the
Islands. both natives and immigrants
are under untold obligations TO the mis-
sionaries. OF course the heralds of the
Cross were but human and made mis-
takes. but they did these Islands an
inestimable service, which is benefit
ing all who live here today. They
brought with them the principles of the
Prince of Peace They have given
trend to public opinion which has been
a blessing. The law of kindness pre-
walls to a gratifying extent; hospitals
schools and benevolent enterprises
abound. and an era of good feelins
prevails, for all of which the Islands
are largely indebted TO the noble, self
sacrificing men and women who camt
here years ago to teach the gospel to
them. grand men who have been OF
such vast benefit TO the Territory j
know that great many think other
wise. but l have generally observed
that the true religion of Christ de-
mands sacrifices; it leads such good
men as Dir. Damon 10 work among the
despised and neglected for their good
and to leave his family for laborious
evangelistic tours about the Islands !
and ii is very safe TO say that those |
who criticise the missionaries are sim |
ply trying to justify their own laziness |
and selfishness.
The presence of so many Orientals I
in the Islands and the possible increase |
Of the numbers by immigration and /
otherwise presents a problem of ex /
ceeding gravity, and OF course | do not /
attempt to offer solution; but sooner |
or later 1t will have to be met II 1
goes without saying that the American |
citizen, even if he be but common "a /
borer. is entitled to sub compensa-
tion for his services as will enable him |
10 maintain his family in at least a
tolerable degree of comfort in home \
how can he do this and compete in the |
labor market with men who herd TO
gether like animals and support life OF
what would be simply Indebtedness
and starvation for white man? OF
course the Asiatics who are here now
should be treated with justice and moi
In any way subjected to persecution.
All who can be induced TO attend The
mission churches and schools will sc;
there the greatest benefit, while the
children should all be required to go
'egularly TO the public schools.
Il hardly feel prepared to give 4
categorical opinion regarding the i'm
lortation OF African laborers from the
States. Il will most certainly
,rove a failure unless they are brought
II large numbers and settled Lere in
communities. where they can have
heir own churches and societies.
ave had some experience in dealing
nth this race. and can warn any man
hat il he gets dozen or so of them
} work separated from others OF their
ace he will soon have on his bands
esperately homesick lot of people.
nd even should they be brought here
18th their families, as first suggested.
here is yet much danger of their pin $
lg for the country they have left.
reat care should also be taken by
heir employers TO teach them thrift
nd economy, the art of saving their
ages and putting By for rainy day. .
hey are generally very ignorant and / ,
onfiding. and philanthropie people and
he authorities, as far as possible
hould see TO II that they are not i'm
oSed upon by INSCRIPTIONS persons.
they can be made contented here
ley win SPEND their money at home
nd so the evil of really foreign Gle
ent. eagerly accommodating funds 70 :
md away. will be avoided. >
My brief sojourn on the Island OF
aui was delightful. The grand old ,
ountain. Haleakala. is worth seeing. Y
-en az the expense of long journey. J
r ii fills the heart of every true Arn- !,
lean with pride 10 be able 10 saw. !.
Iere is the largest extinct crater in :.
e world. The view from the summit p
simply superb. and no one who loves b
.ture can fail to enjoy II. The signt 4
the sun setting is glorious, and Is :,
~ eQusilec the next morning by The y
'ing OF the glorious orb of day above &
3 mighty peaks. The scenery about 70
3 ride TO the top and the surrounding ar
1ntry is also very enjoyable, as il :,
ssents many unique features 10 rhs =
lrist. II is unfortunate that the ex- y
use OF visiting the mountain is so tt
,at- To one going alone 1t smoun.s
little else than a simple hold-ap.
rhaps the people over there can't az tn
d 70 make the charges any lees, bm. err