Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-11
FRUIT ROTT|NG ON
HAWAIIAN WHARVtS'
Lack of Transportation Prevents
This Country From Receiving
Large Supplies Of Produce
From That Part
of World.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 11.-Ihe
visit of Secretary Straus to the Pa
cific coast, including the Hawaiian
Islands, has been most enjoyable
one, and is likely to lead to practi-
cal results A firm believer in the
idea that the vast interests entrust-
ed to his safekeeping could not be
entirely administered from his desk
in Washington, the secretary determ-
ined to make a personal inspection of
the workings of the department away
from the capital, and to become per-
sonally acquainted with the various
officials having supervision He ac-
cordingly planned a trip along the
Canadian border to Vancouver, and
thence south through Seattle and
Portland to San Francisco, with
Honolulu as the ultimate destination
He returned to Washington today,
and talked freely about his eXper-
fences, especially those in the Ha-
waiian Islands. In his report to the
president he stated that when he ar
rived at Honolulu the islanders were
out in force to greet him and his
party. They were taken to the hotel
in automobiles, the route being line
ed on both sides by the people, who
were enthusiastic in their demon
strations. The presence of Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth added to the warmth of the
demonstration. AT the hotel delega-
| tions from the board of trade, mer-
chants exchange, Chinese, Japanese
and other societies greeted the secre-
tary, extended invitations to dinners
and made requests for speeches.
Addresses at Honolulu.
Secretary Straus made several no
table addresses while at Honolulu,
one at banquet given in his honor
by Mr.. Hatch, and at a dinner given
by the Honolulu chamber of COM
merce, the policy of the government
in relation to the islands was touch
ed upon On the latter occasion one
| of the largest and most representa-
tive bodies of business men ever
| gathered in Honolulu assembled to
present the commercial needs of the
islands.
l.. A. Thurston, speaking in behalf
of the merchants and planters, de-
| scribed certain commercial disadvan-
| tages resulting from annexation, lay
ing particular stress upon the neces-
sity for modification of the coast
wise shipping laws applying to the
islands, which penalize the carrying
| of passengers and freight between
| the territory and the mainland of the
United States in other than Ameri-
can bottoms.
Fruit Rots on Wharves.
Owing to the infrequency with
WHICH NesselS OF tnat description stop
at Honolulu, Mr.. Thurston declared
| that large quantities of fruit rot upon
| the wharves while awaiting shipment,
| and that the same lack of transport
tation facilities acts as peculiar
hardship upon residents of the terri
tory who were often obliged, as a
result of illness or pressing financial
matters, to leave for the United
| States on a vessel of foreign registry
and thereby incur the fine of 5000
which our navigation laws impose.
Replying to this address Secretary
Straus assured the islanders that he
would endeavor to have existing
grievances remedied and concluded
| his address by saying:
Remedy Possible.
II have knowledge and experience
| OF the fact that one of the greatest
shortcomings in the way of the pro-
gress of the islands is that there is
| not sufi1cient communication between
| them and the mainland. This you
must have, and you ought to have,
| and speaking individually and Off
clally, | promise you that | shall do
everything within my power to assist
in getting the shipping facilities that
you need. l have seen much Of the
world. | am familiar with those
places which are the favored lands
Tor tourists, and my eight days stay
mere mas convinced me that there Is
no land on the face of the earth, con-
sldering climate and population, and
considering beauty and attractlveness
OF scenery and charms of hospitality,
which offers so much TO the tourist,
either in health or pleasure, as this
I Eden of the Pacific"
Unfortunately the limited time at
MS disposal prevented the secretary
from visiting the various Islands of
the Hawaiian group, but his party
| We're Afforded opportunity of seeing
all that there is in Oahu, the island
upon which Honolulu is situated.
A Hearty GOdspeed.
When the secretary left Honolulu
| a large crowd was assembled on the
dock TO witness the departure. Sec
retary Straus stood on the deck OF
the steamer decked with wreaths of
| flowers, the last token of friendship
I bestowed by the warm-hearted is
landers, who cheered vociferously as
| the steamer moved from the harbor.
The last sound that reached the
steamer from the shore was aloha
Uui,' the Hawaiian farewell greet
ing ana expression Of regard and a..
TEEN.
Murder Case Set.