The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-08-20

eo IN run and widely circulated
might say in this connection that on,
Army and Navy Committee was able
to render Major Ham valuable assist.
anee in his Investigations of conditions
on the Island of Oahu which was warm.
" appreciated.
May %, 1908, marked an important
epoch in the history of the Chamber of
Commerce for it was on this date that
we We're able to inaugurate the series
of addresses by members of the L. y.
Consular Service which had been ar
ranged for by the secretary during his
trip to Washington, the Honorable
Wilbur 7. Graeey, American Consul at
Tslngtau, China, giving us talk on
conditions prevailing in his Consular
District which was listened to with the
greatest interest.
Letters have been received from ev.
cry American Consul in the Orient.
New Zealand and Australia, aeknowl-
edging receipt of our invitation to
speak before the Chamber of Commerce
and stating that they would be glad to
arrange to do so at the first convenient
opportunity.
U. s. Quarantine Station.
A short time since the Board of Trus-
tees paid visit toathe Federal Quar-
antine Station in Honolulu harbor, be.
ing shown over the plant by DR. L. E.
Cofer, the surgeon in charge. 1t was
pleasing indeed to note the complete.
ness of the station and the prepared.
ness of DR.. Golfer and his assistants
for any emergency that might arise.
The accommodations for fumigating
vessels and caring for passengers and
crews of ships that may be placed in
quarantine are complete in every re.
speet. 1t is most fortunate thing in
deed for the Territory and for the Com
merce of the Pacific that we are thus
guarded against the introduction of con,
tagious diseases.
As to future work, first of all. as
have previously stated, I should like
to have our Chamber of Commerce
building, with its assembly hall, exhibit
room, library, board room, information
bureau, etc.
Among other matters of Importance
to which the incoming Board of Trus-t
tees should give their attention may be
Tariff Revision.
As it affects our principal industries,
sugar, pineappIes, coffee, rubber, tobac
60, sisal. etc. This matter is now being
given consideration by the Governor
IF the Territory, Delegate Kalanianaole,
/ special committee for the Chamber of
Commerce consisting of Messrs. L. A.
Thurston, E. II. Wodehouse and W. F.
and delegates from other
and industrial bodies.
While our work in favor of the i'm
of Pearl Harbor was Of great
Importance, the matter of tariff revision
s of even greater Importance and
sincerely hope that the result of the |
conference called by Governor Freaf
md Delegate Kalanianaole may lead to |
he adoption of a plan that will result |
n our securing complete information |
elative to our needs in this matter and I
hould it be decided to send special rep |
esentatives to appear before Congress |
n this connection, the delegation should |
lot be made up Of men who are sent
imply because they can afford the time |
o 90, but should be an able represen. |
alive body, thoroughly prepared for
and well able to protect Ha-
Faii s interests.
Territorial Legislation.
The next session of our Legislature
I'LL convene early next year and those
our members interested in securing
he enactment of satisfactory legisla-
ion should lose no time in bringing
hese matters to the attention of the
legislative Committee of the Chamber
hitch in the past has accomplished
luch good in forwarding needed legis-
ltion and correcting mistakes in exist
lg laws and in this connection [ might
nv that while the Chamber does not
AXE any part in politics / feel it in
lmbent upon me to express the hope
lat the members of the Chamber may
Ike an active interest in their prerog.
tives as citizens of the Territory and
0 their part towards securing compe.
mt. honest men for all elective posi-.
ons.
Financial Condition.
The past year has been one of great
to the industries of the Ter.
tory and all indications point to a
of this prosperity during
lie coming year. 1t is matter of
reat congratulation that during the
aancial depression so severely felt on
le u1dlnIduCs nd al 1CoOulSNo WIZ |
Iual to all demands, business and finan.
al transactions being in no way dis
rbed.
Harbor Improvement.
The Hilo Breakwater must be com, !
eted; Kahului harbor stands IN need :
considerable appropriation: the
land of Kauai should have at least
he good harbor, as also should the lee
de of Hawaii. 2
Honolulu Harbor. V
The work of charging Honolulu har-
II under Federal appropriations is now O
ling done by contractors, and the L
ork will be continued until the plans S
outlined by the Z. S. Engineer 8 De- |
lrtment are fully completed, greatly ?
creasing the anchorage ground and /
suring sufficient width of channel and
lrhor to permit of the safe and quick :
lndling of the largest ships.
Lighthouses.
The lighthouses on our coasts are
llv treated of in the admirable report
ada RI the Char hpr hv Captain Cur / ID