The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-05-03

to those who ventured much. If the
reverse were the case, Hawaii would
be closing instead of opening her
doors to labor. The prosperity of any
community is the opportunity OF the
humblest in its ranks.
But to solve the problem referred
to along lines which shall have as
their foundation the fostering and per-
petuation of our American institu-
tions in the broadcast sense will de-
mand time, patience, careful consid
Grafton and possible self-abnegation
on the part of those seeking and most
interested in permanent solu-
ton of the matter. The per-
petuation of American institu-
tions can be ensured only by
the selecting and employing of a class
of labor whose affiliations and aspi-
rations not only fit it but impel it to
the goal of all desirable immigrants
American citizenship.
1t is with this end in view that
the Board of immigration of Hawaii
has decided to open headquarters in
New York, and that l have been ap-
pointed as its agent in the United
! States. That the quest for laborers
will be along lines that cannot fail
to commend themselves to every
good American, the following extract
from my letter of instructions clear
| ly indicates: 1T is the object of this
board to only lend itself to assist in
the introduction of such European la
Dor as is eligible to American citizen
ship"
There is no ambiguity in this, and
there will be no deviation from its
mandate. 1t should be borne in mind
that existing immigration laws pres
cribe the seeking of such labor to
within the limits of the United States.
An earnest, persistent effort will be
made to accomplish the purpose de-
sired, and if failure should follow it
will not be due to lack of effort or
of funds.
1t may be pertinent to now inquire
what are the inducements and what
are the drawbacks to such immigra-
uon The former are many; the lat
ter few. 1t is proper to say that what
is sought is what is somewhat impro-
perly termed common labor" Labor
and the commonest of It, if we must
use the misnomer, is the foundation
of our prosperity. Without it. skill
ed and semi-skilled labor would be
without occupation, capital would fail
OF investment, stagnation and decay
would result. There IS NO more hon
orable occupation than that of the
man who accepts that which comes
to his hands to perform.
AT the moment positions of skill
ed and semi-skilled labor in Hawai-
are practically filled, and would il
any event be preferably open to those
among the humber ranks who prove
themselves capable and deserving OF
the promotion. / desire to make thi,
perfectly clear, as it is the purpose
OF my mission to select only such
labor as is content to begin at tn,
bottom of the ladder reaching high,
er up if its industry and capacit,
enable it so to DO.
In Hawaii, in so far as ordinary
labor is concerned, there is Offered
continuous work, at reasonable rate!
and for a period of three years. Ere,
} house rent, with a plot of land, fuel
water and medical attendance ar,
added thereto. To those who becom,
welded to the soil land they are tn,
ones wanted, married couples will
their families) the house and plot o
land become theirs at the end of tire,
years. To those desirious of workint
on contract, land in any quantity
practically is turned over for cultiva
} ton, where energy and perseverance,