The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-08-23


In answer to the inquiries of rep
resentative of the Advertiser as to his
work in Washington at the recent SEES
sion of Congress, Mr.. Charles Clark
who recently returned on the Mongolia
made the following statement:
HIS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE.
Some years ago / had quite an ex-
tensive experience in matters before
Congress. My brother, the Hon. Alvah
A. Clark, of New Jersey, was mem
Der of the 45th and 10th Congress OF
the United States.
During the entire first administra-
ton of President Cleveland and nearly
the whole term of President Harrison
l was in Washington engaged in look
ing after department and committee
work, and numerous details that need
more attention than busy Congressman
can spare from their time. In this ca
pacity l aided Congressman Pidcock,
HERES, Lelbach and Green of New Jer-
sey, also Senators Sewell and McPher-
son of the same State. / was also con-
nected with the Pennsylvania railroad
in watching their interests in legisla-
ton. l also assisted several new Con-
gressmen to promptly comprehend the
methods and routine obtaining in Con-
gress and the departments, enabling
them to early advance their measures.
MEETS MIR. PINKHAM.
"On becoming acquainted with l.. Z.
Pinkham / found him deeply and prac-
ticaiiy interested in the general sit
uation of island affairs, and particu-
larly so over legislation desired at the
coming session of Congress-.
He was urgent that a proper pro-
cedure should be had before Congress
and had prepared petition to Congress
for the Builders and Traders Exchange
which he desired presented, not so much
for expected immediate legislation as to
secure realization among Congress-
men of the eXactions of the Federal
Treasury on Hawaii and their neglect
of the Islands. This petition is now
often referred to for facts.
Anxiety was particularly expressed
that the Delegate being new to Ameri-
can Congressional customs and methods
should have some one already expert
enced to aid and save the delays con-
sequent on learning by experience.
Il stated if the Delegate would ac-
cept me l was confident I could be Of
great assistance to him in Washington.
The matter was slightly preached to
the Delegate before his departure.
INTRODUCTION TO KUHIo.
disclosing more fully the situation
quote from my letter of introduction:
Honolulu, Nov. 26th, 1903.
Hon. j. X. Kalanianaole, House of
Representatives, Washington, d. C.
Dear Sir: This will introduce to you
Mr.. Charles Clark, who comes to Wash
ington to tender his services without
cost TO you.
1.-The passage of the Cuban bill has
rendered the sugar situation in Hawaii
more doubtful than ever. The New
lands Resolution has cast a deep feel
ing of apprehension over the Islands.
In order to encourage the people
here and sustain them we are anxious
for Federal appropriations.
I'VE endeavored to show Congress in
our petition the large amount of clear
profit they are making out of us.
Neither we or Mr.. Clark are under
cliques, In fact to no one.
I'VE believe Congressional work
should be done by the Delegate. We be-
lieve he should have the prominence
in all Congressional matters.
yours very respectfully,
Il. II, PINKHAM,
chairman,
Honolulu. Nov 20, 1904,
"Hon, j, II. Mitchell, senator, Wash
ington, -, q,
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Charles Clark, who win explain his mis-
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