The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-18
SUGAR AND COITFE- C


Editor Advertiser:-The following
leading coffee planters of Porto Rico
have been addressed by A. L. Louis
son, relative to the promotion of cof-
fee protection for both territories: Luz
cas- Amadeo. UIuado; Antonio Mattel,
Lluseras: Gabino Ledesura, Yayuya;
Jamie Oliver. Ponce; r. A. Macfie.
Honolulu. H. T., April Ii. 1902
Dear Sir:-Being engaged in the Gull
tiTation of coffee in Hawaii, and real
ling that this industry should become
one OF vast Importance for our COM
mercial future, 1 have been agitating
the question of protective tariff for
same.
The tariff should be in favor of the
tropical territories of the United States,
namely, Porto Rico and Hawaii.
This agitation has met with great
favor here, by all classes of citizens,
and | should like to have you take
steps to promote this same cause on
your side of the world.
The United States believes in build
ing up and developing her own pos
sessions, and as our respective future
lies in agricultural development only,
not possessing any resources which
would constitute mineral wealth, nor
manufacturing interests. the tillers of
the soil, the backbone of our territories,
must be given aid.
We are fully capable, jointly, in years
to come, to supply the American people
with coffee, and as part of this great
commonwealth are in justice first en-
titled to its markets.
This industry with you, as with US,
IS in a languishing condition, owing to
the uneven competition of Brazil, and
other countries not belonging to the
United States.
If you will organize an association
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at Washington, the necessary assist
ance will be accorded you.
You should not be disheartened if
your efforts from the start do not meet
with immediate success, but you must
continue to keep up the fight.
The principle underlying the develop
ment of American industries is protec-
ton, and with continual efforts on your
part for this vital measure the Wash
tngtOn government will recognize our
claims. and ample help shall be forth
coming. Its attainment will mean
great prosperity for our territories.
benefiting directly and indirectly all its
Inhabitants and commerce.
The United States does not favor
bounty giving policy, as the same
would eventually be discredited and
declared unconstitutional.
1t is for a duty for which your eff
forts must be put forth, a duty of say
five cents pound would be ample to
give heNVhlle anu d powerful impetus
to the industry.
This duty would be levied against all /
coffee coming from countries other |
than those belonging to the United |
States.
1t would be advisable that you send I
i special delegate conversant with the /
coffee industry this coming December, |
TO Congress, and there, on earnest and /
wcll-grounded plans. champion the |
cause of our mutual interests
Interests are here at work to do it's !
share toward this realization, and your
erdeaVors Will therefore more easily /
bear fruit, whilst we are mutually !
for a common measure.
1t behooVes you therefore to do your !
and ask for that which is |
granted other American industries, /
the Angel of Protection"
Do not place too much reliance on
petitions from mercantile associat tons,
or resolutions from legislative bodies
CT any similar appeals on paper that
vain. and accomplish little
Your special delegate on this mission
must be in Washington, there to adj
vance your cause. push your claims
and speak for you.
Our mutual cause is just, tangible,
and will and must win recognition
l should be pleased to hear from you
relative TO the interests you can arouse |
and measures you will adopt to pro-
mote the claims OF protection for cof-
fee.
L remain. Yours respectfully.
A. L. LOUISSON.
Address: p. o. Box 226. Honolulu,
Hawaii.