The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13

ter only to perform aSrscuitural iapor.
 The committee finds that the policy pur- sued in Hawaii with reference to public lands in the territory is directly contrary to the policy pursued in the united States.
 lhe policy now being enforced in Hawaii seems to be to utilize the public do- main solely for the purpose of revenue, and little of the public lands are being sold, but large tracts are placed under ment of your committed, should not be continued under any circu instances. or for any length of ume.''
 The committee also suggests that the control Of the land be immediately taken from the territorial government and be invested in the Interior Department at Washington. The centralized character of the present government is commented on at length and very sharply criticized. It is declared there Is very slight differ cree in this respect from the monarchial form of government, preceding annexa- tion.
 The committee says it is difficult to de- termine the extent and character of the changes. This situation, they think, should not be permitted to continue They express the opinion that if the people are not granted the privilege of partici- pating in the government, they in tune may revolt.
 The people of Hawaii, as a mass, the committee says. cannot be commended too highly for their attitude toward the Federal Government since annexation was contaminated.
 Among other institutions of the govern ment of the islands of which the commit tee disapproves. is the Governors advis- ory council, which. they say, is without any authority3o of law. All questions are passed on by this council.
 Referring to the recent defalcations on the part of officials in the islands, the committee says:
 There has recently been Q perfect sa- turnalia of defalcations involving the ad- ministration of Governor Dole in a cloud and enshrouding his name in a maze of embarrassment" The committee crit- cizes sharply the present system, which requires no bonds from persons engaged in iduciary positions, saying:
 Although all these officials thus de- faulting, except Woodward. Thompson. Chief Clerk Wright and Walter A. Wright. were appointed by Governor Dole, by and with the advice and consent of the territorial Senate, inasmuch as 1t is conceded by all that these defaulting officers had always, prior to their respec-
 
 for integrity and business capacity, 1t would, in the opinion of the committee. be unjust to attach any blame on account of these official irregularities to Governor Dole. 1.e
 "In the case of the assessor and tax collector while the local statute requires him to give bond in not less than $1o.o0O. he was only required to give a bond of 5000. while. by his own testimony be- | fore the committee, he may have as much as $s50.0Oo taxes in his hands and under
 his control at one time. Your committee recommends such legislation as will conn
 pei every public officer. both Federal and | territorial who has control of public funds, to give a sufficient bond to cover all delinQuencies.'
 The committee finds that Queen Liliuo- kalani had no personal interest in the crown lands which have been claimed for her, but only an official interest during her reign, which would have entitled her to the rental of the lands and the com mittee finds that from the time of the de- thronement, in 1898. to September 1, last. the rental would have amounted to $A32,- s7S. The committee recommends that as an act, both of justice and national grace and wisdom. the Senate consider with favor on the lines indtcated in this report bhS OA AOAhASA &0Cch now . loyal private citizen of the United States, and make such reasonable pro- vision for her as the facts here presented may seem to justify.
 Speaking of the treatment of employees on the large plantations. the committee expresses the opinion that of those em- ployed seemed to be living in happiness and contentment
 The committee finds much reason for encouragement in respect to the coffee industry in the islands and recommends 6 bounty of { cents a pound on coffee for ten years.