The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-11-12
EIAMAKUA.

Main Roads, Regarding, Appropriation
S30. co., would urge that the expenditure
for the above should be authorized, viz.
SIS. 600, and the work commenced at an
early a date practicable, under the
direction of a competent supervisor. The
grade in some localities averages from
10 to % per cent
This main road through Kukuihaele is
in very good condition, bitches ard cul-
verts well constructed and the grading
good; but, per contra. that part of the
road running from Kukuihaele to Kukai-
au is in a very bad state. smothered in
dust in dry weather and in wet weather
muddy, and no attempt has been made
at ditching or the construction of cul-
Yerts where needed
The balance of the road from Kukaiau
to North Hilo is in fair condition, but
needs attention
Upper Road Through Homestead. APP
preparation $50, 0o0-The construction of
this road should be undertaken as soon
as practicable. fer it must be remembered
that this road will relieve the Home
steads. afford the means of ingress and
egress to the occupants and enable them
to get their product to a convenient
market. Hilo or Kawaihae.
The occupants of these homesteads
have much TO contend with and have
up hill work; They are Industrious and
hard working, having mostly families
to support, and relying mainly on their
produce, as a means of existence. They
should, therefore, receive all possible en-
coura cement from the government, as
well as any assistance which can con-
be given them. For which rea-
sons / would ask that the appropriation
Of 10000 for the above be authorized TO
be expended.
Ahualono to Waimea Road, Appropria-
ton $4,000. Known School Street
This road, which connects with the Wal
mea road, is partly constructed, but
some of it's grades need changing. The
part of this road is not
passable. and now travellers are kindly
allowed to go through the lands of the
Parker Ranch in order TO gain the Wal
mea road The completion of this road
would greatly benefit the occupants or
the homesteads and would also be a
great boon to the travelling public. In
case the Parker Ranch forbids the use |
Of their lands for road the homestead |
ers and the public will have no way OF |
connecting with the said Waimea road. |
The authorization for the expenditure |
IF the appropriation OF $4,000 for this |
purpose is strongly urged.
Road from Paauhau Landing to Homo |
ApproprIa ton $6.OOO.-This road is par
tally built. the completed portion run
ling from the main Hamakua road TO |
he Kukuihaele ditch, at a point situat-
"a three or four miles from the road
eading to Waimea. The section of road
completed is in very good condition, ana
he work ought TO be completed Tor II
his is not done the money already ex-
pended on this road viii have been
money entirely wasted. And further. by
ornecting this road with the Waimea
Dad, II will enable the homesteaders 70
AXE their products to Kawaihae for
hipment to the Honolulu market.
Authorization should therefore be given |
o expend the amount of the appropria-
ion. 5000 for this purpose.
To Extend and Complete the Waipio
toad. Appropriation s1O.Oc0.-This road is
uiIt on per cent grade on the side
f the cliff. overhanging the sea In
ONE places II Is very dangerous. and
hen the district of Hamakua has its
sual rainfall there is great danger of |
everal portions of this road being en-
rely washed away.
4 meeting was lately held by the resi- |
ents of waipio in which they warmly | I
IMPRESSED their dissatisfaction with the | I
overnment and also criticised and cen
Ired the Public Works Department for
OF having consulted them nor their g