New-York tribune., 1907-09-12
| STRAUS IN HONOLULU.
Practical Results May FollosC p's't
to Islands.

Vr..hi,atou Sept 1.-THE visit of secretary
s+raus 70 the Pacific Coast including the Ha"ahan
Islands has been a most enjoyaoie one anu iS
u,eIv 90 lead 20 practical results. A nrm oeheVer
n the idea that the interests intrusted to MS
safekeep;ns could not be entirely administered
from his desk in Washington. the secretary de-
termned make a personal inspection OF the
workings Of the department away from the capitaI
and TO become personally acquainted with the varl-
Gus officials having supervision He. accordinsy'
MANNED trip along the Canadian border to van
couver and thence south through Seattle ana
Portland to San Francisco. with Honoiuu as the
ultimate destination. He returned to Washington
to-day and talked freely about MS experiences
especiaIly those in tho Hawaiian Islands.
Secretary straus made several notable addresses
at Honoluiu-one at a. banquet given IN MS hoilor
by Mr. fatch and at dinner given oy the
Honolulu Chamber OF Commerce. the policy or the
government in relation to the islands was touched
upon l.. A. Thurston. speaking in behalf OF the
merchants and planters. described certain CONNER
ciaI disadvantages resulting from annexation lay
ing particular rtress upon the necessity for p mod-
ncation of the coastwise shipping laws applying
TO the Islands which penalize the carrying of pas
sengers and freight between the territory and inc
MARYLAND of the United States n other than Amer
lean bottoms.
Owing to the infrequency with which vessels OF
that description stop at Honolulu. Mr. Thnrston
declared that large quantities of fruit rot upon the
wharves while awaiting shipment. and that the
same lack OF transportation facilities acts as
peculiar hardship upon residents OF the territory
who were often obliged. result Of illness or
pressing financial matters 20 leave for the Cnlcd
States on vessel of foreign registry, and thereby
incur the fine of 800 which the navigation laws
impose
Replying 10 this address Secretary straus
assured the islanders that he would endeavor 10
have existing grievances renedied. and concluded
his address by saying:
II have knowledge and experience OF the fact
that one of the greatest shortcomings in the way
the progress Of the islands is that there Is not
sufficient communication between them and the
mainland. This you must have, and you ought TO
have and speaking individually and officially. |
promise you that I shall do everything within my
power to assist In getting the shipping facilities
that you need 1 have seen much Of the world
am familiar with those places which are favored
lands for tourists, and my eight days stay here
has convinced that there is no land on the face
Of the earth. considering climate and population
and considering beauty and attractiveness OF seem
cry and charms of hospitality, which offers SO
much TO the tourist, either In health or pleasure,
this Eden OF the Pacific
On another occasion the Secretary was waited upon
by delegation OF Japanese editors. representing
the four japanese newspapers Of Honolulu, VINO
called ascertain his views regarding Japanese
matters In the territory and as TO his policy with
reference to Japanese immigration. particularly IL
he believed that the preponderance Of japanese IN
Hawaii was inimical 20 the future welfare OF the
islands In reply the Secretary said:
ideal condition foL the future wefsge @ ar @ o1 s4ese @
a preponderance OF any one race; but tnat ar
equilibrium be maintainsd. ! would impress upon
you and upon each OF the several races mere; , 70
have n care not exploit these islands ana tnelr
resources for the benefit of the country IRON ON
which they came, but TO act In the spirit OF tle
government under which they Nve OF loyalty 70 the
interests OF the islands which anord sucn haPpy
and ideal homes for them and for their children
One Of the most Interesting dinners rendered TO
the Secretary was given by ". r Castle an old
schoolulate who was graduated from Columbia
University with Mr. Straus IN tbs law class OF ~
The guests included the leading educators OK ira
islands who entertainingly described the public
school system of Hawaii and the progress made oy
its foremost institutions.
In the red-draped throne room of tho palace long
c,osed TO social affairs. tho Governor ana Nrs
carter rendered public reception to Secretary aiiu
Mrs Straus and REPRESENTATIVE ana Mrs' Long
worth Thousands OF citizens ATTENDED the feoe'
ton -, ,,-., 49,.
Unfortunately the limited time at his dsposa pio
van+ad the Secretary from visiting the various 81
snss OF the Hawaiian group. but his party was a.
rordes an opportunty OF seeing all that there IN
Oabu the island upon which Honolulu Is SITUATED