Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-08-22


letter of introduction, given to me by
Governor Dole at this time, served a
very good purpose, in enabling me to
become acquainted with many promi-
meme persons in Washington.
Wilcox Was M.
Mr.. Wilcox told me on my arrival
that he had been very III for some time,
in fact. entirely incapacitated for work,
and was then only able to be out oil
doors, or in attendance on the sessions
OF Congress but part Of the time
Surely his looks indicated physical az
well as mental suffering
gave Mr.. Wilcox a copy of the rcso-
buttons, OF which ! was the bearer and
stated that as a member OF the Com
mission, having personal knowledge
Of important facts, hoped to be OF
assistance to him in the presentation
of the matter to Congress. He express
ed desire to do everything he could
in the matter, but remarked, L am
afraid II Is too late to accomplish any
thing at this session. have already in
PRODUCED a bill which has been refer.
red to the Committee on Territories
but they have done nothing with it,
told him | would confer with Mr.
Mondell. a member of Congress from
Wyoming, and Senators Clark and
Warren. as we'll also Assistant Attor.
uey General Vandeventer, with whom
had spOnded in regard to secur'
ing aid from Congress and who had
promised their assistance. us to wha;
in their opinion would be the best plan
for US to adopt. and after obtaining the
thereto. He said that this plan was
perfectly agreeable to him; that he was
really sick and could not personally at.
tend to matters"
What Delegates Should be.
In this connection, beg TO state that
members Of Congress. and Delegate,
from Territories, elected by the peopl,
TO serve as their representatives IL
Congrss, are presumed to be men %
character integrity and ability. and I,
have personal knowledge. TO a certain
extent. OF the wants and necessities o
their constituents, in so far as matters
of legislation in Congress are concern
ed; also to possess the requisite abilitl
to perform the duties of their Office
that their constituents may receive sub
stantial benefits. Because of these facts
certain rule OF Congressional Ell
quette. or courtesy. prevails. requiring
that members of Congress and Dele
gates shall have the right to take tn
initiative in all matters of the intro
duCtion OF bills, petitions or resolu
tons, arising from within their re
spective districts, for the cOnsidera
tion Of Congress. When. however,
develops than any representative b.
reason Of lack Of ability, absence. in
capacity, sickness. or for any othe
reason, is unable to perform such du
ties, this rule is abated.
Recommendation OF Friends.
A day or two following. and afte
having conferred with Congressme
Mondell, Metcalf and Cushman. an
| Senators Warren, Clark and Perkin,
/ saw Mr.. Wilcox and explained I
him that through the courtesy of Sens
tory Clark. had made the acquaint
ance OF Senator Foraker. Chairman {
the Senate Committee Of Pacific Is
ands and Porto Rico, which COmmitte
had charge Of all matters pertaining I
Hawaii; also, that Senators WarreI
Clark and Perkins. and Mr. Monde
and the members from California
would do everything they could to as
sist us in securing relief for the Tel
ritOry; that in their judgment the bes
course to pursue was to take the mat
ter up with Senator Foraker. II II coul
be so arranged, as ii depended entircl
upon him as TO whether or not the mat
ter could be heard at this session.
called upon Senator Foraker. q
his committee room. in company wit
MIR. VIM. Haywood. TO whom had ais
been given letters of introduction. /,
questing him to assist me in any wa
he could, and We were invited by tn
Senator to call at his home that even
ing to discuss the matter.
Senator Foraker Approached.
After he had read over very careful
several drafts of bills, prepared wit
the kindly assistance OF Assistant Al
torney General Nandeventer, tor tn
payment of fire claims losses, one Pre-
viding for the diversion of the custor
duties, TO be collected at Honolulu, I
cover the amount of the claims. and an
other providing for direct apprOpria
ton out of the Treasury of the Unite
States, of sufficient amount to pa
IN eclaim outright. as suggested shOul
be done by Senator Morgan, he sal,
that, before he could feel warranted /
introducing either of these bills, or an
bill, he should be made acquainte
with all the circumstances and fact
of the case, requesting me to prcpaI
such a statement and present 1t at III
next meeting OF the committee, on Ma
9Th. | prepared statement of III
10 secure the relief for the Territory {
Hawaii from Congress, as asked fc
In the joint resolutions of your homo
able bodies, first securing all possib
data from the various bureaus in I'll
departments of the Surgeon General, |
S. Marine Hospital Service, to sho
officially the existence of plague; q
also from the Treasury Department. q