The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1911-01-27
Merchants Association Sends a
Long Cable to Delegate at
Washington.
TO SUSPEND COAsTWIsE Law
Local Legislation viii Be Very
Closely Watched Debtors
on the List
frrom Thurrday,s Advertisarl

COastwise laws, green stamps rAOiHN
Parade, billboards and the conditions OF
the streets along the waterfront were
a few Of the subjects acted upon by
the merchants association at special
meeting held in the Young building
Yesterday afternoon. The meeting was
. called by President E. Oscar White, who
presided. !.
But although the subjects mentioned
were the ones about which it was pro-
posed to take action, and action was
taken, vet there were other matters
which were Just as important to the
local merchants as any other phases OF
the business transacted, but which arose
spontaneously without generalization.
Probably the most important action
taken, as possibly affecting the whole
Territory, was in regard to continuing
the fight for the suspension OF the coast
wise law, SO far as it relates to carry
ing passengers between the Territory
and San Francisco. After considerable
discussion, Secretary Brasch was IN
,structed to send the following cable
gram to the delegate at Washington:
we cOlbfutT AAOob OBPoAepAN
to again advocate suspension coastwlse
law referring to passengers.
This was signed by President White
and Secretary Brasch
To Watch Bills.
1t was reported that the legislature
would soon be in session, and that the
chamber of commerce and other civic
bodies had retained Attorney Charles
Hemenway to watch the legislation for
anything affecting the merchants of Ho-
noiulu. 1t was suggested that Mr..
Hemenway also act for the merchants
association. But there was feeling
that the association should not turn
down e. A. Douthitt,'' who formerly
drafted certain bills for the associa-
ton.
1t was finally referred to the public
affairs committee of the association
after the suggestion had been made
that Mr. Hemenway could act for the
.slued in the legislature for "jokers,
while Mr.. Douthitt might have the
drafting of the special bills desired by
the association.
Chronic Debtors.
Another matter of direct interest
to the association members was in re
CARA TO b0B cOutcblOu ucDJ lIulI
certain employees of the territorial gov
eminent. 1t was stated that some OF
those who work for the Territory are
not prompt in payments. They owe
one merchant, and when pressed fol
payment run up a bill with another
In one or two cases as many as three
firms were heavy creditors Of these non
payers
it was suggested that where three
merchants reported to the association
such a man, he be considered as il
bad repute and action be taken by thu
association to recover the debts. j
was also stated that the matter b
taken up with the heads of depart
ments. The assertion was made tina
as Uncle Sam sees to it that all hi
employees pay their just debts for tht
honor of the service, the Territor,
could well afford to do the same, ant
thus make for a better class of mel
in the public service. This matter wa
referred to the trade and finance com
mittee
Insurance Rates.
Mr.. Berndt suggested that the as
ISOLATION take, as body, greater in
terest in the building laws and eventu
ally secure a reduction Of insurance
rates. He believed it would be a goOt
thing to take the matter up with tbs
board of supervisors. 1t was stated
that the real cause of high rates here
according to the board of underwriters
Is the poor water system. The matter
was referred to the trade and finance
committee.
The ease of billboard legislation ani
that of the distribution of green trad
ing stamps was referred to the publ,
affairs committee, which will repor
before the Legislature meets.
AS to the condition of the water
front at the foot of Alakea street, i
was pronounced disgraeefnl and thu
matter will be taken up with the boart
of supervisors by the new public i'm
provement committee to be appointed
by the president.
It was decided that the association
as a body, viii not enter float in tn,
Floral Parade, as every member ia do
ing all he can to make the parade
success.
Appropriate Resolutions.
The following resolutions, submitted
by @. c. won Hamm, as chairman of thi
committee appointed TO draw up appro
pirate resolutions on the death OF lhl
late Archibald scott Cleghorn, WerI
passed and spread on the minutes ans
copy ordered sent to the family;
Whereas, Almighty God, In his Ia
1nite wisdom, has chosen 10 call from
our midst our valued friend aud felloE
citizen, Archibald Scott Clegh0nl anl
Whereas, For over half q century ihl
deceased has been q prominent anl
progressive member Of tie eommunlt,
Of thee lslaaaa, promoting tie bes
Interests Of lha people ana standing
for hleh laaalsl aaa
WkaFaHA ffH IA aaafh ala saase6set