The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-05-08
HAWAII At
WASHINGTON
Island Matters at
the Federal
Capital.
COMMISSIONER
BOYD DOES WELL
Delegate wilcox's iealth I'm.
provsd-The Kohsls Ditch
Bill Once More.
Especial to The Advertiser,

WAsHrNoToN' D. C. April "a "a
waiians at the Federal Capital
was compIeted today. Governor Dole
did not get away for Boston TIL yes
terdsy afternoon. twenty-four hours
Iste- than he had expected Senator
and MrzL Carter have gone 10 Roches-
ter. ~. z. and Land Commissioner
Boyd left this morning. intending to
sail by the Sonoma from San Francisco.
the same steamer that carries this let
ter.
Incaicuiabie good has resulted from
the presence OF those and other repre-
sentative citizens OF the Territory I'm
Washington during the last two weeks.
For the lack OF any substantial men to
press matters and measures affecting
the Territory. Hawaiian interests had
fallen into neglect Men In Congress
had become disgusted with the char
acter OF information youchsafed them
on bills pending there. When such
things happen nothing IN accomplished
But In the last two OF three weeks all
high officials In different branches of
the Government. from the President
do-n. have had opportunity TO come I'm |
contact with men 90 affairs from Ha-
vail The outcome Ia as was TO have
been expected. Hawaiian questions
have been considered seriously and
with some respect. officials have had
a chance TO get IN touch with the situ-
alton out there and TO become acquaint-
cd With the men they are transacting
Csoverrmcnt business with
Tn@ climax In this direction came At
wr.H - NJ
nrr last Monday evening In honor OF
Governor Dole. This was n very hap
plIy conceived idea and will bring last
lnsf good. The prominence OF the guests
and their expressions OF confidence In
the Governor we're alone sufficient
guarantee OF the cordiaiIty with which
they regard the prcscnt Territorial
regime with such me1 as Speaker
Henderson OF the National House. and
senator cuiiOm declaring friendship 20
the territory and its present officials
there IL no Questioning that Territorial
Interests at tire Capitol are In friendly
hauda
LAND COMMISSIONER BOYD.
Land Commissioner Boyd left here.
tnorouxhIy satisfied that the measures
before Congress In which he has been
ap~c4alIy Interested will b. dealt with
a. the Territorial authorities desire
He and Governor Dole we're assured
that Secretary Hitchcock would recon-
mead the seudinE OF commission TO
the Islands this summer TO study the
land situation. The Secretary has not
vst reduced his recommendation TO
~rftins. as far as 4 arm able 20 learn.
but win DO 80. Mr.. Boyd is very en-
thusfassic on the opportunity for start
Ing a trade In Hawaiian coffee and de-
ciares that he proposes TO have some
NJ the coffee sent here foe the ercour-
axesncnt OF the trade
.-Our people ought 60 open N little
.sor~ In Chicago" said ne. and serve
coffee free for n time IL would create
demand for the product. at n com
parAtivciy small expense. and eventual
~ the rrocers would have to handle IL
The excellence OF the product IA soen
that N would introduce Itself after a
fair trial
NJ Flovd L. convinced that the Ha-
vr.Isan ditch bill can not pass the Sen
ate. after the strong recommendations
,r..s. AGAINST 10 By Governor Dole ana
othrr officiais. Mr. Boyd has submitted
!. .t.teunent to Chairman Foraker, OF
the Senate comniittee. regarding the |
bill -,.Dl
The Hawaiian Land Commissioner :
bas rrad. An excellent impression dur
- ~. three months stay here and
has worked diligently for the adVan-
l,r. OF the territory. An interview In
,h., washington Pos; this morning Wen
.xnr~4.rs his sentiments towards on Z
efsi. herr. The article. a. printed. was
a. follows: al
Ny trip across the continent ana
.tay In washington have been tul
and interest. said Lah
= 5 Boyd. OF hono'.
/, -.,t,,,. Hawaiian. yesterday at the !
WIZARD. MY long delay In washing Z
.on Vas unexpected. but 1 appreciate
~ rrason. Tor while matters affecting
Hawaii are OF vital interest TO us. the
-g1sIssration OF them comprises but d
.lny portion of the demands that az q
made upon the time and at'eh''n ~
Congress and other officials. - ,
TIE interrst IN aA~a"