The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-03-16
IN AGGRESSIVE FOE
TO EXISTING EVILS
HONOLULU PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
is ENGAGED IN AN ACTIVE
CAMPAIGN.
Committee Reports Indicate Crafty
ing Proeress-vigorous Efforts
Put Forth for Aiding New Mem
hers-Finsnees In Good Shape.

The Honolulu Protective League DIS
played marked evidences Of activity
in the reports submitted uy the yari-
Gus committees at the meeting held
yesterday evening at the auditorium
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton.
Since the date of its organization
the league has plainly demonstrated
that IL is destil-i ~ E~- a power for
good in the community. 4 number
OF important matters were under US
cussion which when brought TO CON-
pletion will be the means Of regulct-
ing and correcting numerous existing
evils and vices.
Rev. G L. Pearson presided. Lor-
rim Andrews Of the legal aid commit
tee offered a verbal report which in
dicated the work OF this important
committee was progressing at graft
tying rate. IL is hoped at an early
date that a bill can be introduced
into the legislature which will incor-
porate a plan for other organizations
similar In scope TO the league. The
employment Of agents vested with
special powers vas advocated, who
could act in cases where cruelty TO
children are brought TO light
The financial affairs of the league
were shown to be in first-class condi-
ton by the report of the financial COM
mittee.
Through the Rev. A. f. Cory, the
committee on publicity reported pro-
gress. The aims and work of the
league had been brought to the notice
OF the public in a number of ways,
mainly through newspaper advertis-
ing.
Rev. ]. X. Azbill spoke concerning
the labors Of the investigation COM
mittee. stating that number of cases
had been looked into and others were
at present time under consideration.
The membership of the league is on
the increase according to the report
Of Il. f. Coleman of the membership
committee. The plan of sending out
circulars printed in English. Hawaiian
and Japanese has proved highly sue
cessful. Leaflets to the number of
several thousands are now being sent
through the mails TO residents of the
city. and considerable gains in the
ranks OF leaguers is confidently ex-
pected.
Rev. W. d. Westervelt as member
OF the Legislative committee vouch-
safed the information that several
bills had been turned over to members
of the Legislature which would result
in incalculable good if favorably acted
upon bv the lawmakers.
In the course of other routine bust
ness, w. c. Weldon was elected as
a director The resignation of ]. P.
Cooke as treasurer was reluctantly
accepted. and Henry Warehouse was
chosen TO fill the vacancy.
H. E. Coleman also wanted to re-
sign. as he soon leaves for the Main
land. but he was prevailed upon to
defer the matter until a later date.
The services of a superintendent have
been secured whose duty it will be to
investigate all reports which are filed
with members of the Protective
league. Facts and figures regarding
the proposed dispensary bill are now
being secured and viii be presented at
the time the measure comes before the
legislature.
The proposition to increase the
membership fee from one TO five dol
lars did not meet with a very enthu-
siastic reception. and further consid-
Grafton was deferred for the time be-
ing.