The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02
ELECTRIC GlRs UP
PACIFIC HEIGHTS.
Many Tons of Material
Arrive on Aus
tralia.
INTERVIEW WITH Mr.. C. s. DEsEY.
HANDSOME CARS FOR THE LINE
NOW EN- ROUTE
HERE.
CONSTRUCTION of the Finest Hotel Out
side OF San Francisco to Be
Commenced at
Once.

Among the arrivals on the Australia
yesterday vas Mr.. C. s Desky. Mr.
Desky was called to San Francisco on
account Of the sickness OF his daugh-
ter. Florence. On his arriyel there he
found her rIuch better Being relieved
OF family anxiety. Mr.. Desky pushed
his many enterprises in Honolulu with
Characteristic vigor Yesterday Mr..
Desky was seen by Republican re-
porter.
On the australia. said he. which
reached port this morning. are ZIG tons
Of freight in cases. castings and other
appurtenanees. This freight is for the
Pacific Heights electric railway. and
comprises everything requisite for the
complete equipment and running of the
railway. except the cars
The ears were shipped Sunday on
the American bark Andrew WEIGH
They are very handsome. and l am
sure Will please the Honolulu public.
They are made by the Holman Car aud
Elevator Company. They are very sub
stantially built and artistieally finish
ed. Each car seats thirty-two passen-
gers. The cars were especially con-
strueted for the line and for this trop-
ical climate The comfort and con-
yenienee of passengers were taken into
in their building.
The cars were shipped complete,
that is, they were all set UP in their
entirety, and upon their arrival here
they will be ready to be placed upon
the trucks on the roadbed."
What time, Mr.. Desky, will the cars |
be running ON the line?" was asked
4 shouldn't be surprised to see the
cars ascending and descending the
Heights on or about September 1st,
was the answer
They would have been running |
now" continued Mr.. Desky, but we |
have had great difficulty in getting |
our material shipped Transportation |
owing to the vast amount |
Of goods to be handled, have refused |
freight. and additional compensation /
and remuneration have been offered in |
many instances for the shipment of in
voices to Honolulu. Considering the /
vast amount of freight handled and to
De handled, think our company par
Licularly fortunate in receiving the /
freight
Were there many inquiries among |
men in San Francisco about
Honolulu and Territorial invest
was asked.
Yes, there were many inquiries con- |
:erning investments here, particularly |
IF real estate and sugar stocks. | think
)y fall there will be any amount OF |
mainland capital seeking investment in /
he Territory Not only will it seek in
restment, but ii will be invested. |
know of no better field for capital than |
Hawaii. There are many enterprises /
here that promise large returns Oh |
money invested, enterprises that are
silt-edged and substantial and free
rom the feyerish fluctuations which |
prevail in many places elsewhere
What about your projected hotel
Mr. Desky?" asked the reporter
The hotel on the Heights will Dc /
commenced with the running OF the |
electric cars; that practically means |
light away 1t will be pushed TO a |
speedy completion. While | was away |
was able to interest San Francisco |
people in the project. 1t will be the |
inest hotel, outside of San Francisco,
N the Pacific. Taking into considera-
ion the crowded condition of the Ho-
lolulu hotels and lodging houses, am
certain the hotel will pay handsomely |
N the investment"
What is the political outlook on the
inquired the reporter.
THE business interests OF the eoun-
nv favor the reelection of President |
The country has greatly |
prospered under his administration |
The serious complications in China |
make. in my Judgment. his reelection
imperative am reminded OF that |
Aomely but forceful adage of Abraham
Lincoln. Never swap horses white |
crossing stream. think it won't do
10 swap horses now Do yous'
And Mr. Desky turned to plunge into |
r;la ~ cor-aSnoa .fez,ea ON his desk