The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-16
SPRINGS PLAN FOR
BUSINESS MEN
CONTINUED IRON Page Four)


to it that the comprehensive plans Of
the Board of Public Works, for the
further improvement of the harbor,
are carried out without unnecessary
delay The future of the Port of Homo
lulu, standing as 1t does, at the cross
roads of Pacific ocean travel, is one
of great promise, but in order to en-
Joy the benefits of increased business,
we must be prepared for it, in other
words, we cannot wait until the ship
ping is at the entrance to our harbor
clamoring for admittance, but it must
be known the world over that Homo
lulu is able to handle quickly and econ
omically all the shipping that may call
at the port. We should also use our
influence in securing added harbor fac
ilities for Hfro and Kahului also for
the island of Kauai. Every island of
the group should have at least one
good safe commercial port, where ship
ping can find suitable wharf accommo-
dalton.
HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL BODIES.
In addition to the Honolulu Mer-
chants Association the Chamber of
Commerce keeps in touch and cooper
ates with the Maui Chamber of Com
merce and the Hilo Board of Trade.
AS yet, the island of Kauai has no
such association of her business men,
hi1f hn nj Of Tho,
Der of Commerce is in contemplation.
LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT.
The fact that the matter of prohibit
tion in Hawaii was left to our voters
rather than decided upon by Congress-
is a matter for congratulation and is
rightly looked upon as being long
step towards self government. In
this connection, might state that, In
our business men should take a more
decided interest in seeing that good
responsible men are put up as candi
dates for local and territorial Offices
and that we should not only get Out
p, and help elect such men but we should
take hold of matters at the very be
ginning, attend ward meetings and pri
maries End bear our part in the work
of selecting candidates and adopting
progressive and sound policies anG
platforms. We should also watch
all federal appointments, let
ting the administration al
Washington know that we are
following up these matters anC
but the very best men it may
be possible to obtain anC
also that other conditions be
ing equal, citizens of the Territory
of Hawaii should have the preference
over all others.
CONGRESSIONAL WORK.
Our Delegate to Congress, the Hon
CRADLE ]. Kalanianaole, has proved tt
be a most efficient advocate of Ha
waits interests at Washington secur
Ing for the Territory all the appropria
lions endorsed by the Chamber, i. e.
increased amounts for Notifications en-
largements of dry dock appropriation
at work compiling data for presenta
ton at the next session of Congress
His work is certainly deserving of on
continued appreciation. The commun
ityis also greatly indebted to the Hon
orable Francis M. Hatch and Mr. Gee
B. Mcclellan for the splendid worl
they have done for Hawaii at the Ma
tional Capitol. Our additional need
include an early appropriation for lC
cal harbor dredging, as well as ar
preparations for harbor work at Hill
and Kahului and some port on the is
land Of Kauai.
We should also continue our effor
to secure a Revenue cutter to be sta
toned here permanently.
Regarding appropriations for mill
tary work, there is no doubt that the
will be forthcoming as rapidly as need
ed
Delegate Kuhio has been greatl
helped in his work by the congress
men, who, having visited Hawaii a
the Territory's guests, familiarize
themselves with conditions here an
thus were able to give intelligent col
sideration to the different proposition
submitted to them and would, at thi
time, most earnestly advise the Chan
Der to recommend further liberal al
preparation for the same purpose who
our Territorial Legislature convene
again.
INVESTMENTS.
There are many openings for tn
placing of our unused capital in Hi
wall. We have a number of inves
ments that are carefully managed an
pay good dividends, and it is Pleasin
to know that our people are now rea
izing that it is safer to place the
saving here rather than outside of tn
islands and thus help build up new il