Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-16
Know that impossible" has no place in the brave mans
Mr.. KAHN'S APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM.

Stand by the flag is Congressman KahnS message to Ha-
wall when speaking Of and for the American merchant
Irne.
This is the sentiment that has been sounded by the u
and this paper has made lone fight while the local
coastWse law sspensonsts have responded through the
morning organ that the flag sentiment is "sIs No doubt
1.-THE response made to Mr. Kahns remarks but they
say under their breath while he is not listening.
To stand by the flag is sound sentiment for Hawaii und
any and all circumstances The day has not yet passed
when the local alien fails to sneer at Amercansms laughs
ut the odtime Mckinley flag CALL and finds regretabe
honored with American citizenship, ready to applaud.
Mr.: Kahn, speaking for the men who are battling for the
dpbuIdng Of the American merchant marine makes no
Reasonable request when he asks Hawaii to stand by as an
aid and helper in the fight. And now Of all other times in
history that assistance should be cordial and the support
answering.
nou should maintain its present status as an American
port enjoying all the benefits OF protection and bearing all the
responsibilities that go with it, or It should be free port
with bonded warehouses; governed by exceptional American
methods, meeting exceptional conditions with exceptional
Legislation all along the line.
Some claim that the latter condition not only better but
Inevitable However that may be, we believe the Americans
of this city and Territory in duty and honor bound to
make the fight for more vigorous Amercansm here and
wherever the flag floats in the Pacific And there be
permanent and inspiring vgor. with an anemc merchant
marine.
lust now the whole principle Of protection to American in
stries being assaed and friends the suspensionsts
understand what that though they may be hard of
hearing and sighted when practical patriotism is men,
toned As pure matter Of self preservation Hawaii can
mot afford to divide its forces and appear before Congress
free trader when It comes to ships but proteconist on local
agricultural industries The whole citadel is being attacked
therefore it III becomes Hawaii to furnish oophoe by which
single enemy may creep in to give the defenders stab in
Ehe back.
Mr. Kahn states what is obvious to all those who follow
he matter closely that the prospects for getting something
that will really aid merchant marine, never better
than at present. The President with us and Congesson
'ia votes are being won every day.
What is most remarkable under such circumstances u.s.
that there should exist necessity for Congressman Kahn
or anyone else to plead with American citizens in Hawaii to
stand by the flag and the American merchant marine.
This year notable one in the history Of the HeaIani
boat club and especially good for Regatta Day sports
because is proved that the possibility Of close contests has
not passed away Rowing races had almost lost all interest
for the general public account of the overwhelming VIC
tories OF one club, the MTes year after year. The crowd
can't enthuSe on walk overs and the sport naturally lag
ged But the record Of 1911 should turn the tide back to the
"good old days." Puunene made splendid showing and
should be encouraged to again. Regatta Day will be
the day Of days for Honolulu, when the races real
T Tests.