Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-30
GRAND OLD YEAR FOR HAWAII

The year just closed has been one OF realization for the Ter
rory Hawaii in many instances far beyond the fondest
expectations Of our most optimistic foreCasters.
Prosperity has been ShOwered on the islands and its peo
pie from every hand We have had recordbeakng crops
sold al reCordbeakng prices. Our sugar has yielded most
beautifully. The pineapple industry has increased many fold
and is numbered among the foremost OF our established
industries. One of the best assets OF the expansion in pine
apple production is the proof OF success Investigation
Of crops. II is an inspiration to branch out into fields
and thus make every acre OF ground count for more stable
prosperity ...s-a.,.-"r ~----.
The good times in these chief fields of industrial activity are
naturally reflected in every line of business he banks The
best baron etcrS of community welfare have the largest de-
posts ever carried and what is more to the point te largest
number of depoStorS The money is distributed throughout
the whole community.
But the realization has been notable in the &C.
compshmentS under the general heading Of Federal govern
ment work. "F , ''' '''.' -. s''~ r' & .
For years and years the people Of Hawaii have been talk
ing of what the Federal Government should do During 1911
there has been less talk The work has been gong on me
guarantees of the Federal establishment are set up and the
details in process OF completion.
Pearl Habor Channe&is open and will never be closed to
navigation. That great harbor in brought into its proper
sphere of usefulness. The naval station in process rapid
completion The forts for the military defenses are well DE-
gum The forward movement in the defense Of these islands
asa great American outpost is in full swing
But the necessities of war are by no the sole sub
eCt to which the Federal government has turned IT'S aen
lion. The construction of the Ho breakWater no longer IN
doubt nor the assurance Of large and safe habo ncer
MOVING any doubt of safe port for the island Of Maui And
Kauai is by means forgotten
So in every line of endeavor Hawaii is being built up and
strengthened It has more people. Its population is more
stable. More families making their homes here. The
community spirit is and more in evidence: There IS
fusion and cohesion Of progressive forces that make
for the pbuldng of grea town and great territory
In all of this progress and prosperity the BuI has
been active factor and grateful participant The year
1917 has been reCordbeaker in the history OF this journal
both in the amount OF new business and the Improvement OF
its equipment to handle the increasing demands OF grow
ing town This prosperity the ct n has shared win
its patrons in the Improvement of service and additional
value that given both the subscriber and the advertiser.
Every citizen and resident OF Hawaii should be deeply and
sincerely grateful to the GWer Of all good gifts for the mani
fold blessings that have fallen to our lot.
Let us remember that have been favored, re-
SponSbIy to do well part increases. Forward is the
word these days. Forward for stronger AmerCaniSm and
better Hawaii.
Goodbye Nineteen Eleven yeyo le delight bark bite
expect Nneetn to
live to be bette yet In to a war over