The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-04-11

guarded by the customs officials.
I do not think that the leaders OF
the Republican party are at present
ready to accept Secretary Shaw's idea.
1t is considered by some of the old
timers with whom I have discussed it
as almost revolutionary. 1t is, how
ever, right in line with the growing de-
mand for tariff revision. 1 suggest
it would be a good matter to have in
mind, looking to the future, although
probably but little progress can be
made in the matter at this time.
Sincerely yours,
(Sgd) F. NJ HATCH.
Upon motion made and carried, the
matter was referred to the Committee
on Commerce, Manufactures and Agri-
culture, of which F. NJ Swanzy is
chairman.
A communication was also received
from Mr.. P. c. Phillips, secretary of
the Lake Mohonk Conference, request
ing the Chamber of Commerce to APP
point a delegate to a meeting to be
held May %, % and "a. Upon motion,
Mr.. Giffard was authorized to appoint
representative.
The following resolution was adopt
ed in regard to the Alaska-Yukon-Pa-
cifc Exposition:
Whereas, It is proposed TO hold an
International Exposition at the city OF
IrInR i r0
October IS, 1909;
Whereas The primary purposes OF
said exposition are: ~ to demonstrate
the vast and constantly increasing i'm
portance of the commerce of the Pacific
Ocean countries of North and South
America, Asia and Oceanica; CD To
bring to the notice of the world the
resources and potentialities OF the
Alaska and Yukon territories of the
United States and the Dominion OF
Canada, and 90 to demonstrate the
marvellous progress of Western Amer
lea;
Whereas, All lines of American man
ufacture and production would be vast
ly benefited by enlarged trade relations
between the United States and the Pa
cifie Ocean countries, and our dealings
with Pacific Ocean customers. partic-
ularly with those living in Asia ana
Oceanica, would be facilitated II our
exporters possessed more intimate
knowledge of economic conditions in
the Pacific Ocean countries;
whereas. No exposition has ever been
held in the United States having Ior
one of its objects the promotion OF
Pacific commerce and the advancement
of the trade of the United states Win
Pacific Ocean countries;
Resolved, That we commend the aims
and p,,rposes of the Alaska-Y ukon-Pa-
cife expos ton, as we believe that IL
viii tend to increase the trade between
America and Pacific Ocean countries
and So exploit the resources of Alaska
as to materially increase the prosperity
of our country.
The report of H. P. Wood, secretary
of the Hawaii Promotion Committee was
read relating to recent work, the An
nuaI Floral Parade, the Los Angeles
excursion and other matters. The fol
lowing is the report in full:
Honolulu, April H. 1sV'.
Mr.. W. NJ. Giffard, President, Homo
lulu Chamber of Commerce.
| Sir. IT gives me pleasure TO be abe
| 70 renort that during the quarter just
I closed the evidences of accomplish
ment ON the part of the Hawaii Pro
motion Committee have been unusual
| ly gratifying.
Perhaps the most satisfactory resuIT
| obtained was the Los Angeles Cham pei
| of Commerce Excursion. This rc-ly
notable event in the history of passen-
| ger travel on the Pacific was, as you
/ know. brought about by special Work
| in Los Angeles by the committee TO-
ward the close of last year. interest,"
in the excursion grew from the very
| heginning The two hundred and hfty
names desired were soon listed and as
many more refused passage. Inc MS
| tory of the trip is familiar to you
| Leaving San Pedro March End, the
Ohio arrived at Hflo March 11th, re-
naming long enough to enable all OF
| the passengers to visit the volcano VI
Kilauea. The people of Hilo enter
tanned the visitors splendidly. Sailing
from Hilo March. 18th, the Ohio arrived
at Honolulu the morning Of the lotn-
The Joint Entertainment committee
appointed by the Merchants Associa-
ton and Chamber of Commerce, unoeF
the Craftsmanship of Mr.. L. Tenney
Peck, has carefully planned series
of entertainments so that each OF the
eight days spent in Honolulu anoroeo
a delightful time to our visitors. Inns
committee and the ladies and gen1le-
men cooperating with them are 10 DC
commended for their successful nand-
ling of this large crowd. 1t was the
concensus of opinion among our
friends from Los Angeles that the en-
tertainment afforded both at Hlo ana
Honolulu surpassed anything they mao
expected or deemed possible. every
day was full of pleasant surprises. one
and all were charmed with our climate
our scenery and above all with the
hospitality of Hawaii, which was spe-
cially exemplified by the receptions at
Moanalua and Ainahau- The ONO SAIL
ed for home Friday, March 22nd' car
rying two hundred and fifty thorough
~ pleased and enthusiastic friends Oh
Hawaii; two hundred and fifty living
active advertisements, whose praises