The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-06-16
E. I. SPALDING CLAUS SPRECK-
ELS & COZ

ELS & COZ
1.-The Hawaiians as a race were
naturally opposed to the overthrow of
their government, and for a long time
hoped for the restoration of their
monarch; they have now peaceably
and sensibly accepted the inevitable
and are adapting themselves to the
changed political conditions. assisted
by the judicious policy of the Federal
and territorial governments.
FL consider it improbable to dis
cuss the comparative advantages and
disadvantages of annexation. The flag
has gone up to stay, affording us the
protection of the most enlightened and
liberal government on earth, and COM
mercially the better assurance of a
free market for our products. 1t must
be admitted, however, that our a gricul-
tural interests are experiencing diff
culties in adapting themselves to the
immigration laws of the United States
on account of climatic conditions and
the restricted supply of labor. An
earnest effort is being made to work
out our own salvation in conformity
with the general policy of the Federal
government.
3.-There is no question that by rea-
son of the proportionately large colIec-
ton of Federal revenues from this Ter
ritory, the limited financial resources
of the Territory itself, and the urgent
demands for military and naval de-
lenses, for educational and public
buildings, and for harbor improve
ments sum equal to three-fourths
of the Federal revenue from customs
and internal revenue, or say $900,O00
per annum, should be expended by
congress for a period of years, for the
above mentioned purposes. in accord
ance with the recommendation of our
governor and as urged by our recent
delegation to Washington.
4-Sugar is the one important prod
uct of these islands. Rice, coffee and
bananas have been long cultivated
with varying success, and could no
doubt be made more profitable by bet
ter methods of cultivation and facili- !,
ties for marketing. OF the more re- |
cent agricultural ventures, pineapples |
are a success, sisal has made a good !
showing, and the vanilla bean and rub 5
Der, etc, are in course of trial. The
Importance of developing our resources
and building up American communities !
on our spare lands is recognized. but |
to these islands as settlers
should be fully informed as to condi-
lions. The Hawaii Promotion commit
tee will be glad to furnish Informal
ton.
5.-In the interest of all concerned
the land laws of this Territory should
be amended so as to admit of the leas-
ing of agricultural lands for a much
longer period than five years. The ex-
pense of clearing. irrigating and cult
waiting and the long period required
for maturing our sugar crops make it
that the term of lease of
public lands should be extended to
twelve or fifteen years. The limit of
sale $1,000 acres should be removed
where clearly to the advantage of the
Territory to do so. It's financial neces-
stiles and the security to it's debt re-
uuire that it should be free to rent
and dispose of its public lands to the
best advantage, consistent with a rea-
sonable policy of political development
and commercial prosperity. 1t should
be understood that sugar is our natural
and profitable produce. The whole
is directly or indirectly
in its success. The stock
lists Of our plantations show that
shares are widely distributed.
6.-The Japanese are quick to profit
by American ideas, but are intensely
loyal to their own government and in
situations.
The plantations are earnestly en-
ieavoring to cooperate with the gov
eminent in demonstrating European la
Dor. To appreciate the difficulties of
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