Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-01-13

wants Control nom distance would
work hardship upon them
The admission Of lcprrs from all
parts OF the United States many Of
whom are Chinese. Porto Ricans and
NorNegians would be one Of the most
features contemplated.
Avcrsc to the presence Of strangers.
the lepers would shrink from sudden
contact with hundreds Of other unfor-
tunates whom they had never seen or
known, and who could not even speak
their own language.
Heretofore II has been n source OF
pride to the government OF these ISL
ands to furnish proper care. comforts
and medical attention for their unfor-
tunate fellow citizens. They have al
ways been regarded as 4 subject for
local control, and the pride and re-
sponsibility of the people in perform
ing this duty compels a desire TO inn
prove their health and eradicate the
disease
While Hawaiians will always be
glad to secure assistance in the study
and care of this disease (and IL is our
hope to eventually clear these beauti-
ful islands of all traces of the disease)
We are strongly opposed to the perma-
nent establishment of lazaretto on
Molokai, which would make this Ter
ritory forever known as THE Leper
Colony Of America" Such course
would be detrimental to every social
and business interest. 1t would injure
the sale OF our products and prevent
visits from strangers, who would hest.
tate to include a Leper Colony in their
holiday itinerary.
This entire question was fought out
in the recent political campaign in this
Territory. II was the main issue. The
present Delegate TO Congress. Robert
w. Wilcox. was defeated because he
had introduced a bill in the House of
Representatives cmbodying the same
IDEAS as the United States Senate Com
mission. Prince Kuhio, the Republican
candidate for Delegate, was elected
because he opposed the Wilcox idea
and because he promised TO use his
efforts to maintain local control OF our
local trouble. In this he was supported
by the Hawaiian voters and secured
the remarkable majority, over Wilcox,
of nearly 1000 votes out of a total OF
H. 1926 votes cast at the polls.
II was unfortunate that the Senate
Commission was unable to personally
visit Molokai to see what is done there
by our local Board of Health. and to
learn the wishes of the patients direct
ly from themselves at their own sani-
tarium.
Trusting that you will give the fore.
going facts your earnest consideration.
and aid us in preventing any injustice
or unkindness being done to our .un-
fortunate fellow citizens in Hawaii,
We have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servants,
c. l.. CRABBE,
Chairman.
A. l.. c. ATKINSON,
Secretary.
The question of the bounty of four
cents on Hawaiian.grown coffee was
brought up for consideration and the
committee expressed itself in favor of
having n man at Washington who
would be able to present the situation
here squarely before the members of
Congress.
The following communications from
Harbor 81 and the Builders and Trad.
ers' Exchange, in answer to others
sent them by the Central Committee.
were read:
A. l.. c. Atkinson, Secretary Terrific.
rial Republican Central Commit.
tee.
Dear Sir:-Your letter of the Sth
inst to hand and contents noted. At a
special meeting OF Harbor "a we pass.
ed a resolution of thanks. We read
what you had to say regarding ideas.
etc, and at our next regular meeting
on Sunday, the 18th, we will devote
the entire session to consideration of
your recommendations. We will be
only too glad TO meet with you and ex.
change views on anything beneficial to
our profession or in fact, anything for
the good of this Territory. An answer
explaining matters more fully will be
forwarded to you as soon as possible
very sincerely, j. p. SEARLE,
Captains Clerk pro TEN.