The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-12-03


attached 10 their geneolagy in the
evening bulletin Nov %. 1901, five of
o~9&,S@c SC
one. And we could naturally have ex-
pected real support if we might judge
from the expressions that came from
here and there. But there was failure to
respond on the part of the general COM
munity. TO the circulars sent out, giving
opportunity to join the new league The
membership has therefore been exceed
ingly limited, and the attendance 1t
meetings has been small.
We have had the able support Of the
entire ministry of the city. They Ghe
Minister'S have been our backbone and
SiuawS. They are indeed our very
strength. We could not do without them.
But, while all of this is true, more
general support Is needed, in addition TO
all the help they can give. And unless
we may have It. and too. support be-
yond the mere money contributions our
organization cannot hope to live long.
Third our Work:-Have we in any de-
gree carried out the lines indicated in
Our expressed object? In reply, we will
take up the said object clause by clause.
and see.
"a Enactment of Laws:--We proposed
and presented bills for the consideration
and action of the legislature which body
failed to act. The chairman OF our com
mittee in this department. of our work
has already given you his report. hence
there is not need to more than refer to
90 Enforcement of Laws:-Has also
been attempted to the extent of re-
curing four suits al law finally to secure
the unfolding of the statutes against the
cruelty of people who had charge of a
little Chinese girl by he name of All
no.
Co Protection Of Children:-The girl
named above was rescued from cruelty
and slavery" Was given opportunity
for education, and now we have secured
her permanent support at Kawaiahao
Seminary. from benevOlentIy disposed
lady. Nine other children Of incompe-
tents and prostitutes were given by the
law guardianship of Mr.. Azbill. a mem
Der of our investigating committee, and
said children are now pleaced in the In
dustrial Home. or Orphanage. in Kona,
Hawaii
CD Promotion of Public Decency:-
The Iwilei matter had much attention,
and we have attempted the rescue of a
number of girls from vice. Where they
have needed physical attention we have
taken them to the hospital
(E) To Exert Moral Pressure on Public ,
Affairs:-This has been done in the posi-
ton We took on the Dispensary Act, and |
in our petition presented to the legisla- |
ture on the matter. We have also at |
tempted to influence public sentiment by |
TO the public press OF the !
city relative TO this measure We have !
attempted to help in the correction of !
apparent injustice to the Japanese, APP /
pearing before Governor Dole and pre- |
senting to him through our legal aid |
committee all of the aspects of the case
as we understood them, endeavoring to
enlist his right to interfere in the exc
cution Of sentences. We have listened
arising on account of truant girls, and
girls inclined to go wrong. with a grow
ng conviction that the sooner the gov
,rnment is able to establish n Home of
or Reform for Girls, the bet
er it will be for the general welfare of
,ur community. At present a place is
provided only for bad boys.
our paid agent, the Rev. Ernest II.
;hanks, did, during the three months of
lis service. conduct in addition to many
matters enlisting his attention here, an :
attended correspondence in nineteen diff
erent directions seeking information
rom societies elsewhere, with objects
imilar to our own. inquiring to ways
nd methods for correction of evils, etc.
tic.
,ur donations received have been. SSH 90
Dur expenditures amounted to-. SIS %
.eaving balance in hand -s152 05
There have been many committee
meetings in addition to- those of the di-
ectorate and general association.
If. in view of the fact that there have
cen born two other leagues since we
ere organized, who have similar objects
D ours to certain extent, and if IL is
crrect that the government has in con-
ampIation the establishment of a Home
or Girls of reform character, it may be
eemed best before proceeding to the
lection or directors and another organ
.ation. 10 consider whether would
OF better join forces with another or
turning over what funds we
lay have 10 their assistance.
In closing permit me to thank the di-
eCtoTs and officers and members of the
'ague for all of the courtesies they have
Xtended to me personally. as also for
ne interest they have manifested in the
-ork OF the organization.
Yours truly,
WILLIAM A. BOWEN,
ctiring President of the Protective
League of Honolulu
MOVE TO DISBAND.
Following the report Of the president