The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-03-29

quiry were received on every steamer
from all over the world. The mainte-
nance OF the local bureau he felt to be
Imperative, even though there might
be diversion Of the queries to the San
Francisco office. Mr.. Boyd said that
with the aid of the Territory there had
already been printed $4,000 pieces of
literature of which 1856. 900 copies of the
folder and 10000 books had already
been distributed. Also there had been
printed in Honolulu $4,000 small books
of which 5000 had already been sent
out in three weeks. He expected also
that 1t would be necessary to renew
the stock of literature by August or
September and for that reason the
committee had been outstanding it's
resources and living well within its
income. Advertising matter now
being placed is, a quarter page in six
teen magazines and six newspapers.
ASKS FOR EXPRESSION.
Chairman Macfarlane stated here
that the matter had been fully dis
cussed; 1t was time for an expression
Of the sense Of the meeting.
n moDEtAlE E<Nf1lBll.
G. W. Smith then moved that a mod
crate exhibit be made at st. Louis, to
be placed in the hands OF the Hawaii
Promotion Committee and the Worlds
Fair Commission to devise ways and
means. and report back to a future
meeting.
MUST ACT IN A HURRY.
Reeves had informed him that no time
was to be lost. although he had agreed
to do everything in his power, and
would suspend the rules IL necessary 20
get an exhibit from Hawaii. He sug-
gested that Mr.. Boyd be sent to st.
Louis on the Korea and he could tell
after talk with the exposition officials
what could be done and what should be
done, and might then cable to Homo
lulu. In the meantime he believed that
finance committee should be appoint
ed to raise funds and as soon as the
amount required is known, then the
merchants could tell what can be done.
If anything is to be done at all, Mr..
Macfarlane said, Mr.. Boyd must be
sent on the Korea.
G. w. Smith said that If the COM
mittee decided to send Mr.. Boyd, it was
all right.
Mr.. Gilman said that it was the opin-
ion of the Promotion Committee that
Mr.. Boyd should be sent, but another
thing just as important was to find out
If the merchants would contribute
$17,5OO If Mr.. Boyd was sent and the
money could not be raised it would be
wasted.
H. F. Wichman said he understood
that the wharf committee had quite a
large balance on hand, which might be
diverted for exhibition purposes.
THE SPECIAL DEPOSIT.
Mr.. Gilman replied that the wharf
committee had no money in the treas
ury other than the $4,000 on special
deposit in the Bank of Hawaii, which
could be used only in an emergency.
There was in addition the $4,000 which
monthly income from tonnage tax was
about $1,000. Mr.. Wichman said he
thought there was a larger amount on
hand. Mr.. Gilman said that before Mr..
Boyd was sent, it would be we'll to see
if $4,000 could be raised by Monday
night, which might be sufficient.
G. w. Smith thought that it would
MT be advisable to go before the mer-
chants asking for contributions unless
definite proposition could be present
ed Mr.. Gilman said that plans had
already been definitely outlined.
f. j. Lowrey suggested that Informal
ton might be obtained by cable as to
whether space could be obtained in one
of the large buildings.
Mr.. Macfarlane thought it would be
better to send Mr.. Boyd, as he would be
in touch with the situation, and might
recommend "a change in plans, moving
pictures for instance.
c. l.. Wight thought that the COM
munity had enough confidence in the
Hawaii Promotion Committee, which
was composed of members of the two
organizations, to trust them with $751;
000 without saying exactly what should
be done with it.
+. G. Smith said the business men
should know in advance what was to
be done with the money. He said Mr..
Boyd should go on whether the $15, 900
We're raised or not.
Mr.. Lowrey seconded Mr.. G. w.
Smiths motion, striking out the clause
that the committee must first report
back to the meeting.
Mr. Macfarlane suggested that the
motion include the appointment of a
finance committee of five to raise $15,-
600 and to report back at a meeting
Monday afternoon. This would still al
low ample time to send on Mr.. Boyd
Mr.. Lowrey said there was no need to
report back, and Mr. Smith said his
motion provided that 1t be left to the
Promotion Committee and Exposition
Commissioners.
Mr., Gilman said that 1t would prob
ably be up to the retailers to give about
$3.50 to 5000 apiece TO raise the neces-
sary funds. Mr.. Wichman replied that
such subscriptions generally started at
Fort and Queen streets and ended at
Fort and Hotel streets. He thought