The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1908-06-26
GARFIELD ON
HAWAII AND MAUI

The trip OF the Garfield party from
tho Volcano House to Napoopoo bay
, via Kohala and waimea, was strenu
GUS enough to have suited the Pres
ldent himself. Going to the Volcano
! by car and automobiles was easier
all the more SO because of the fine
send-off given the party at Hilo; but
to make hundred miles the next day
from Pele's flreside to Honokaa, with
all those gulches to negotiate, was nc
joke. There were two automobiles fol
the eight passengers and the two
chauffeurs who took the trip--the pow
l6N\NN\Nr of James b. Castle and the
red touring machine of Governor Car
ter. The latter, unfortunately, was
not in condition. and went out of bust
ness long before the journey had ended.
Jack Atkinson was grand dragoman
OF the expedition and he managed
things well. Everybody knew him
along the way and called him by his
first name; and whatever the party re-
quired from cigars to gasolene he was
able to get.
The run from the Volcano House
back to Hilo was made in good time
by the Castle car, but the Carter ma
pair dislocated shaft and once or
twice to tighten the brakes. The Castle
machine was far ahead but as one of
Its tires blew up and caused much de-
lay. the whole party was able to leave
Hilo together, the objective being Ho-
nokaa, at o'clock. 1t was nearly
dark, however, before the autos reach
ed that destination and the passen,
1 a.
waited so long for its guests.
1t was fair going along the coast
though to get around the deeply in
dented gulches used up time and steam.
There were occasional breakdowns,
also pleasant interlude at one of the
plantation houses where Manager Nc
Clellan and his hospitable wife pro-
vided light and sparkling refreshments.
All the way the air was fine. the cane.
fields thrifty and the glimpses of the
sea enchanting. Such things were
needed to make the hundred mile rush
endurable.
THE HoNOKAA LUAU.
At Honokaa, the assembly hall, with
its flag flying, its luau under way, and
the resident population all out, was a
welcome sight to the tired travellers.
There, was a handy place to wash and
seats at the table were waiting. The
speechmaking had already begun, but
Secretary Garfield and his escort were
given all the time they needed to sat-
isfy sharpened appetite before they
were called to their feet. AS usual the
Secretary made strong impression by
his rapid. clear, incisive talk. He was
before an audience that was interest
ed in the land question more than in
any other and he touched on the need
of local initiative in building up the
country in way that drew prolonged
applause. Governor F'rear followed,
pointing out that Americanism did not
mean the exact transplanting of this
or that custom or institution from
Maine or Georgia but the adaptation
of the means of success or happiness
to the peculiar needs of the locality.
He awoke much enthusiasm by his
promise to do all he could for a Ko-
hala railroad. Other speeches were
made by A. L. c. Atkinson, Judge
Ballou, F. B. McStocker, w. o. Smith
and W. G. Smith. 1t was noticeable
that every favorable reference to the
small farm idea caused enthusiasm
VI
whose knowledge of Hawaiian, Port
uguese, Chinese and japanese makes
him the master of the linguistic sit
uation at Honokaa, interpreting for
some of them.
LOST IN THE RAIN.
The weather did not promise well
that night at Kohala but, notwith-
standing, the Secretary, Gov, Frear
and Judge Ballou pushed forward to
Alfred Carriers ranchhouse in cloud
land at Waimea, which they thought
they could make in about three hours.
They left at half-past eight behind
horses but were on the road until
a. m. The mountain highways were
bad in that district, 1t was raining and
the driver lost his way. The horses
were finally given their head and they
easily, IL slowly, followed the trail
home.
The other party consisting of F. B.
McStocker, w. o. Smith, Land Com
missioner Pratt. Jack Atkinson and w.
G.. Smith stayed at the Honokaa hotel
and went out with the Castle and Car
ter machines and a surrey after break
fast. Mr.. Atkinson had telephoned
ahead and some cowboys were sent out
from Waimea to meet and guide the
travellers. 1t had been raining during
the night and the roads which, for
the first two miles, were in bad shape,
as we'll as very steep, soon proved too
much for the Carter car. There were
frequent stops for repairs and in the
worst places the passengers walked.
Finally the cowboys came and. hitch-
ing their lariats to the machine, and
getting the aid OF its steam power the
empty car was forced along. But
about nine miles from Honokaa there
was vital break and all that could
be done was to telephone to Honokaa
TO send horses to tow the machine
back. The stranded travellers found
refuge In the other car and In a sur
rey which had been sent down.
FROM wAIMEA TO KoNA.
Alfred Carriers ranchhouse was made
towards the middle OF the forenoon-a
spacious mountain home where break.
fast and hearty welcome was walt
ing. A buggy and surrey were put at