The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-05-24

was made by Jim Coke, who had made
himself a friend of each individual
member of the party, and an answer
was made by Congressman Cole. The
Maui reception on the whole had been
| spontaneous welcome and made the
biggest kind of hit with the visitors.
THE KoNA VISIT.
"Kona hospitality" will be word to
conjure with hereafter among those
members of the Congressional party
which made the drive through the
beautiful Kona district on Sunday. The
weather conditions could not have been
better, the carriages which met the
party at Napoopoo were many and
comfortable, the drivers were kama
ainas familiar with the district and
able to keep their guests informed as
to the industries and points of in
terest along the way, the route was
lined with friendly residents whose alo-
has sounded true and hospitality and
welcome were showered upon the party
all along the way.
The party landed from the Claudine
after a delightful trip to Capt. Cooks
monument in Kealakekua bay, being
greeted by larger number of residents
than might have been expected. After
reembarking the party crossed the bay
to Napoopoo. taking carriages there for
what proved to be a most enjoyable
crosscountry drive.
The scenery all the way to Kailua
was a revelation to the visitors, who
We're loud in their expressions of de-
light as each turn of the road present
new pictures to their view. There were
several short stops made en- route, the
pineapple cannery, the okolehao distil-
lery, the vanilla plantation and other
interesting spots being explored. At
the residence of E. H. Edwards, presi-
dent of the Agricultural and Industrial
Corporation of Hawaii. souvenirs Of the
visit in the form of wrapped up vanilla
beans were distributed and refresh
ments were served. The picturesque
surroundings of Mr.. Edwards home
and the artistic decorations of the
house itself were greatly admired.
At Holualoa dainty and satisfying
luncheon was served. the schoolhouse
being tastefully decorated for the oc-
casion. Judge Matthewman presided
at the feast as toastmater, welcoming
the visitors in the name of the people
vi hpIld. A RESPONSE WIS Illdut ny
Congressman Graft, who made one of
the best and most pointed addresses of
the trip.
After expressing the pleasure the
party felt at being the recipients of
such hearty welcome as had been ex-
tended by the people of Kona, the
speaker began on broader grounds. In
careful language he referred to the pos
I oh
having been brought up on several
previous occasions Such n hope was
to be dismissed, he declared, for there
was no possibility of statehood being
given to Hawaii for at least the next
fifty years.
Gould we afford to grant you state
hood with at least fifty per cent. OF
your population Oriental, and at least
seventy per cent. OF your possible vot-
ing strength Oriental?" he demanded.
You have many serious problems to
work out before the time comes to
place the Hawaiian star on the flag.
These problems you must work out by
yourselves. There are some things In
which the Congress can help you, but
the more important questions for this
Territory are those which will have TO
Ht N'lN'h NuA ilfiN anu ny hllt pct PIC
here, Thef is no use In thinking OF
statehood under your present condi-
tons ana no use IN promising you
statehood"
on the part of the agrlculturalisis OF
kona, W. W. Bruner delivered an
excellent address on the needs ~ the
district and the help that was wanted
for diversified industries from Con-
gress. This address was the most
foreeful that had So far been delivered
10 tho visitors and was listened 10 with
a great deal ~ careful Interest
Tho other speaker ~ the banquet was
Congressman cole, who thanked the
seed ladies ~ kona for the elaborate
entertainment prepared Tor ths party
SPEECHES an KAlLuA.
Ater luncheau lhr parry proceeded
- kailaai NheIe few delightful
houfs Nffe spent "a lhs country seal