The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-03-26

. nearing mas yet neen nad on the same.
l think the chance OF It's passage ls
slight. as the session is pretty we'll ad-
vanced and the pressure OF other work.
and precedence OF numerous other bills
Will probably make it go over. l have
had some intimatiugs also that the mat
ter would not be pressed. Whatever the
disposition of the introducer of the bill.
however, / have, as far as possible. urg-
ed on such members as | have met the
inadvlsability OF radical changes, with
out study of the conditions by some
competent and disinterested person on
the ground. and this view seems to com
mend itself ! have had an Interview of
some length with Commissioner Herman
of the general land office. pointing out
to him some OF our peculiar situations
and difficulties. | have never thought
that he specially favored our land sys-
TEN, but do not think that he would
approve haphazard change.
Senator Clark. Mr.. Mondell, Cushman
and others oppose any radical change at
this time. 1t is, however, true that there
is feeling even with some of our friends
that there is some kind of unfairness in
our system, although I have not been
able to discuss the matter with them in
such "a way as to find out where the un-
fairness comes in. They no doubt get
their impressions from misrepresenta-
tons from Hawaii. II has not up to this
time seemed to me in the smallest de-
gree likely that any amendment to ex-
listing law would be made. and any at
tempt on our part to get such amend
ments at this time believe very unwise.
I believe no action is about the best ac-
ton at this time. and shall act on that
idea.
called recently at the Forest Depart
ment of the Agricultural Bureau in hopes
-. H..
when to expect some expert In Hawaii
to assist in our problems. Mr.. Pinchop,
however, was not in, but his assistant,
who took much interest in the matter.
promised to arrange some date for an in
terview. | found that no one had vet
started for Hawaii, and II seemed rather
uncertain when he would do sos I shall
as far as possible, show our need Of
such assistance.
Senators 'Cullom and Hit are not in
Washington. both being engaged in the
Senatorial contest in Illinois. Mr.. Gull
lom will probably be elected. and / shall
no doubt meet him later. Hoping that 7
shall have no occasion to forward any
news detrimental to Hawaii. I remain,
very respectfully, j. F, BROWN.
The Governor-That is all the letters. I
don't know of any other letters. PauseD
There may he another letter.
Upon inquiring of his private secre-
tary another letter was produced by the
Governor, which was then read.)
The Raleigh.
Washington, ID. c.. Feb. 2, 1901.
Hon S b. Dole, Governor Territory Of
Hawaii.
Sir: Since my last letter nothing has
transpired relating to our land matters, :
other than the introduction of bill by
r. w. Wilcox, copy of which I
enclose. A bill identical with this has
been introduced in the Senate by Sulli ,
van CNTssissippD.
| think the chances slight of this or
any other bill in this connection becom-
ing law at this session, crowded as 1t
Is and nearing its end 3
Following my own nclinations, I should
have returned before now, but have felt
to stay for any contingency
in which I could be of service. :
As to modification of the 1000-acre
Imitation on corporations, I think that
IS at this time out of the question.
Nothing at this stage would be likely
10 carry, except 1t was wholly unoppos-
I'd, and to an amendment Of this line
here would certainly be enough opposi-
ion. !
While I do not think the bill introduced
will be passed this session 1t seems prob
able that some Investigations will be
made of the working of our land laws.
by the Interior Department, :
though when or how is 'tincertain. -
Believing that there is much to be done'
n Honolulu now Mr.. Baird's contention :
has been overrued, and wishing to ac-
'omplish much possible at an early
late, shall return to Honolulu as soon '
rs feel that / am justified In so doing
If possible, during the present month.
remain, respectfully yours
]. f. BROWN
The GovernorLThat Is the whole CORE
pondence.
Mr.. Gilhllan-4Mr. Baird raised the con
cntion here, and that is why you felt
compelled to send Mr.. Brown to Wash
ngton?
The Governor--He was to furnish in
ormation so that an investigation would
'e made, and also furnish direct infor-
nation to the Department
Mr.. Makainai-We were also to find out
whether Mr.. Brown was being paid dur
ny his absence
The Governor-Yes; he was drawing his
alary, as he was doing Government
york
Mr. Makanai-Were his expenses paid Z
" the Government? J.
The Governor-Yes, out of incidentals,
believe. 4
Mr.. Gilhilan-I suppose 1t was the
anne as If he had only gone to Hilo. His
Npenses would be paid and he would re-
GIVE his salary If he went on business
with his department.
am very glad to have your views.
The Governor-It saves time some
aimes, and sometimes uncertainty.
Mr., Gilfllan-And hard feelings, too.
The Governor-We have nothing what
Yer to conceal which the Legislature
hould hear. The matter of the CORE
pondence of the United States with the '
government of Hawaii, which I was ask
d to furnish, brought up some matters
'hich made me think 1t was not proper !
D grant that The correspondence be- {
)ngs to the United States II is for
hem to say whether the whole OF IL
hould he given out to the public. There
re some names mentioned and some in
given that II might be discour-
sous to disclose, however if there Is '
ny part of IL desired, l should use my :
as TO the ACCESSIBILITY of maxi I
lg public such information. 4
Perhaps some OF the other members OF $