The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-04-07

Wlen this could best be done by the
government. No buildings were need
ed. Ample food was supplied by the
Board of Health. This was called for,
not by ration measure, but by requisi-
ton on the first of every month. Ev-
erything asked for was given. There
was plenty of clothing. Goods in bulk
were made into clothing at a tailor
shop conducted at the Home.
AS to an effort to cure leprosy,
Brother Dutton said there was no regu-
lar system adopted for cure. except
the use Of the Goto medicines for bath
ing. This did not cure, but acted as
a cleansing medicine and to certain
extent stayed the ravages of the dis
ease. The Goto medicines had been
used up to April /, when the supply
gave out.
Have you had good results from the
use of the Goto medicine?"
"Well, while it was continued it was
a good cleanser and served to check
rapid development. 1 don't regard it as
cure for leprosy, however"
During this investigation by Senator
McCandless the remaining Senators
paid no attention to the remarks, but
worked up eases" that they did not
consider were lepers.
Prince Kuhio asked several ques
tons. among them If the Brother
thought there were cases that should
be sent to Honolulu for re-eXamina-
ton. But Brother Dutton said no.
Kaniho was told by the boys they got
good food, that they did not receive
tua-tua treatment and that they want
ed Goto's medicines. John Ahua, an
ava drinker, was the kicker, he oh
jecting to having poi pounded by boys
as he wanted kokuas to do it, also
wanted clean casks. He had never
tried Goto's remedies but friend said
they had not helped him. Ahua want
ed poi twice a day. AS he is sixty
years old he can leave the Home when
ever he wishes.
Senator McCandless asked Ahua If he
did not think his statements were an
injustice to the Brothers who were
doing so much for his fellow-unfortu-
mates. Ahua answered doggedly that
he wanted to make the statements to
show what was going on. Brother Dut-
ton stated that those who We're sick
were fed on saloon" bread and not
the hard bread. Brother Dutton said
Ahua would rather talk than work.
Makaimoku, who has been at the set
Element since November last, abused
the Board of Health. saying he had
never had medical treatment, that the
food was bad, the poi poor and every
thing wrong. He also talked of work.
ing without receiving pay.
Brother Dutton said the doctor treat
ed the patients for fevers and other
minor ailments. not for leproey.
BAND PLAYS FOR PATIENTS.
The committee thanked Brother Dut-
ton and the Catholic Brothers for their
hospitality, and the return by horse
back to kalaupapa was made In a
cold driving rain which thoroughly
soaked the already drenched riders.
At the residence of Superintendent Nc
Weigh all the Kinau guests were given
n luncheon, tables being set within the
house while luau tables were spread in
the grounds, where the band and others
Toasted. During the noon hour the
band played several selections, and In
the forenoon visited the Bishop Home
for Girls where most OF the population
gathered to hear the band, the vocal
lists receiving much applause.
of Health. joined the committee at
Superintendent McNeigh's residence.
and the entire delegation went to Bere-
tania Hall where the lepers gathered In
large numbers, despite the terrific rain.
Senator Kalauokalani called attention
to the purpose OF the committee in APP
pearing before the people. The COM
mittee was ready to listen to sugges-
lions and recommendations. but not
trivial matters. The committee wanted
facts. Senator Kalauokalani said that
he had heard nothing but praise for
Superintendent McVeigh.
Senator Cecil Brown spoke in n SINH
lar vein. w. o. Smith spoke OF his
work in Washington against the prop
osition TO put the Leper Settlement un-
der Federal control.
Prince Kuhio addressed the people
saying he would lend his efforts to
preventing the settlement from passing
into the control OF the Federal govern
ment. The manner in which they were