The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1910-02-25
THE NEED OF MORE AND
BETTER ISLAND PRODUCE
BY Communion on plverraed 1nanr


II is impossible for any country to
become developed TO the fullest extent
in an industrial way, or to furnish com.
pletely satisfactory conditions for hu.
man life and citizenship until con-
siderable variety of crops have been
placed upon q business basis. In no
other way can varied population
find satisfactory means of livelihood
for all concerned and the conditions
for happiness and contentment which
are demanded by human beings.
So soon, however, as attention is called
to the extent of unOccupied land, and
the desirabiiity of cultivating this
land, whether it occurs in small or
large areas, we are met with numerous
objections and formulated difficulties
in the way Of raising diversified crops,
and of marketing them profitably after
they are raised. After having listened
for some time to the complaints which
are made by the producer of diversified
crops, 1T occurred to me to be wise
plan to investigate the matter, first
from the standpoint of the dealer. 1t
was hoped that in this way satisfac-
tory information could be obtained as
to what sort of agricultural produce is
demanded by the trade, and therefore
desired by the dealer; the regularity
with which it can be obtained, the uni
formity and quality of the produce
offered for sale, and particularly, the
attitude of dealers and commission
merchants toward Island produce, as
compared with that imported from Cal
ifornia and other points of the main
land.
Island Produce Preferred.
With this idea in mind, extended in
terviews were held with the leading
grocers and commission merchants of
the city. 1t was found that very
gratifying uniformity of opinion is
held by all of these men, without ex-
ception. All of them prefer to handle
Island produce, rather than imported
produce, if the former can be obtained
In satisfactory condition and with
regularity. No prejudice was found
to prevail anywhere against Island
produce;-on the contrary, the trade
takes kindly to it and asks for it by
preference.
We have, therefore, to consider, first,
certain details regarding the kinds of
produce which are in demand and the
difficulties which are now experienced
in obtaining this produce in the guam
titles desired, at the times when it is
needed, and in the condition in which
the trade wishes to have it,
In subsequent articles the difficulties
in the cultivation of these crops and in
their transportation and marketing
will be presented, and such practical
remedies will be suggested as will like
ly' help toward solving our difficulties.
Finally, we intend to present a general
plan for encouraging, in substantial
way, the cultivation and proper mar
keting of those crops which can be sue
cessfully grown in Hawaii, and which
are demanded by the trade in constant.
ly increasing quantities.
Regular and Urgent Demand.
1t seems almost unnecessary to state
that there is little use in encouraging
the production of things for which
there is no demand, and therefore no
market. 1t should, however, serve as
great encouragement, to those who
are interested in the complete develop
ment of the Territory, to know that