The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-10-22
To the Electors
OF THE
Island of Oahu.

Gentlemen:-In Offering myself as an
Independent candidate for Senator
from this island-"pledged to no party,
controlled by no faction"-I invite your
attention to some of my views, as to
the demands for legislation as they
appear to me:
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT - Is
the leading issue, but being promised
by all parties, the sole questions left
are as to its scope and form. 1 favor
the cheapest possible system which
shall be found safe and sufficient, with
the fewest possible number of leaks
and flaws to invite. the attacks of en-
emies and boodlers. Honest govern
ment, by honest officials" is my slogan
here as elsewhere in the administra-
ton of public affairs.
FIRE CLAIMS-Should be promptly
and fully paid. If Congress shall
refuse to shoulder the burden, the Ter
ritory should issue bonds, if necessary,
to accomplish this end.
THE CROWN AND PUBLIC
LANDS-Are within the domain of
Congress, but the Legislature may pass
laws concerning them, subject to Con-
gressional assent. Such laws should 'be
sent up for Congressional assent, pro-
Viding for homesteads upon all public
lands fit for such purpose, whereby the
citizen can obtain land holdings at a
nominal price.
QUEEN LILIUOKALANI- be
suitably recompensed for her loss in
the crown lands. If Congress fails in
this respect and the Territory shall be
the beneficiary of the steal, then the
Territory should assume the burden of
compensation to all whose interests in
those lands have been invaded.
SUNDAY I4AWS-The Hawaiian
Sunday laws are remnants of Puritan
legislation, which are unsuited to our
age and climate. l favor their thor
ough revision, in a spirit of liberality,
and with a view to conform them to
the real wants of our population. 1.-THE
sabbath was made for man-not man
for the Sabbath" Let man enjoy the
Sabbath as he will, while abstaining
from indecency and disorder
THE LIQUOR LAWS-Of Hawaii
are illogical, unjust and arbitrary.
There is no logical reason for permit
ting the sale of liquor on one street or
in one locality, and tabooing it in the
neighboring street or locality. The
drinking of liquor is of universal ex-
tent, and the catering to the demand
for liquor is a business which the law
tSCOSHlAeS anu pIOleClS. w ME SuCH
is the case, the arbitrary restrictions
by which that business is at present
surrounded should give place to more
equal and just legislation.
TOURISTS-Ar being sought by our
commercial bodies, but the latter APP
pear forgetful of the gloom of an Ha-
waiian Sunday, and Of how a tourist
hates it. People who have toured
Europe are wanted here, but they will
not come a second time, nor advise
their friends to come, until they can
escape the dreary mOnotony of Sun
day where even the necessities of the
toilet are sought to be denied them.
LABOR-Is worthy of it's hire, and
hope, if elected, Tor an opportunity to
aid in. advancing the interests and the
comfort of those who toll with their
muscles.
CORPORATIONS - Supplying the
public utilities are showing the cloven
hoof in Hawaii. They should be re-
strained and regulated by just and
equal laws.
Yours faithfully,
CLARENCE w. ASHFORD.