The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-01-08


Increase IN trade which II certain q
take place. and the representatives oi
such Arms could save time and expense
by meeting at common point those
who are familiar with the true inter.
ests OF the various markets and points
Of distribution that border on the Pa
clfic.
The committee believes that the great
transportation lines throughout the Pa
cihc would see In this project means
OF materially increasing their traffic.
and that they would assist by reducing
their rates of fare.
The committee believes that II Is not
only a question affecting commerce, but
that n Consular Convention would re-
suit In the uplifting and Improvement
of the consular service a discussion
could be held as to ways OF facilitating
and increasing commerce that would be
distinct advantage ito the whole
Union. The interchange OF ideas would
stimulate those holding consular po-
sitions to greater efforts. The practical
suggestions that men actually in the
service could offer might have weight
and bearing on Congress in legislating
concerning our consular service. Great
Industrial leaders have reaped material
benefit from the plan introduced by
the National Cash Register people In
encouraging suggestions from its en-
ployes. We believe this idea can be
applied with advantage to the consular
service of the United States.
The committee believes that II Sec
rotary Root could find 1t possible to
attend the convention In person 1t
would greatly stimulate interest in the
matter. and the time and effort neces-
sary to such n trip would be more than
repaid by its effect upon the consular
service. upon commerce, and upon the
international feeling that exists be-
tween the great races that border on
the Pacific Ocean.
The committee believes that, unless
there are unknown serious official OBJ
sections to the consuls leaving their
posts Of duty, 1t will secure the neces-
sary official approval; and II our COM
munity takes hold of the matter enthu-
siastically and the first convention is a
success, 1t may develop a series OF
annual or biennial Commercial Con-
vsntions. And the project is fraught
W1tH SUN bIca tl PoSsichieiSs's Ah sAA"-s
It might become an international at
fair.
The committee fui ther believes that
II our various organizations appeal to
Secretary Root and secure his ap-
prevail and then follow with appeals
to Congress. 1t may be possible to Sc
cure an appropriation defra ying the
transportation expenses Of the CONNER
cial representatives of our Govern
ment.
The committee also believes that the
pride of our community in its reputa,
ton for hospitality can be depended
upon to meet the requirements neces-
sary in entertaining, without cost to
them, those who attend the conven-
ton.
Mr.. Breckons moved that 1t is the
sense of this association that the plans
for the proposed Consular Congress be
heartily endorsed and that the presi-
dent and secretary of the association
be requested to communicate with Hon.
Jonah Kalanianaole in accordance with
the request of the Governor
Again w. o. Smith protested on the
score that 1t is not within the prov
ince of this association to point out Ha-
wall as place for holding conven-
tons. He did not wish to belittle the
nor did he believe the as
ISOLATION should mix up with 1t. Mr..
Derby supported Mr.. Smith and said
the members could aid individually, but
he did not think 1t was right for the
body to go outside of its regular du-
ties.
But Attorney Harrison pointed out
section in the bylaws under which the
Bar Association could legitimately take
part in framing resolutions of this
character. Anything that would be for
the good OF the town could be encour-
aged by the association, and anything
that would promote food fellowship
among the members would be consid-
cred legitimate. This Congress would
come under both heads. Mr..
Breckons again spoke in favor Of the
and they were adopted and
the meeting adjourned.
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