Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-22
VESSEL
FOR TANNING

The steamer Kestrel is not an ex-
trayagant consumer OF fuel by any
manner OF means, insisted Mr.. r. M.
Fit, representing Armstrong &sArm-
strong, big British syndicate that
now controls copra and phosphate es-'
tates in the south seas, and are the
owners of Tanning and Washington
islands, who. returned from the coast
this morning as passenger In the
Matson Navigation liner Honolulan.
The KestreI is in every way a sat
, isfactory steamer. were the vessel bet
ter equipped for the carrying of larger
cargoes,. continued Manager Fit,
The possibilities of increased busi-
ness in copra and phosphate exporta-
ton in the islands gives promise of
assuming such proportions that we are
warranted in securing vessel OF at
least thousand tons in order to bet
ter care for the shipments from the
islands to Honolulu and thence to the
mainland.
1t was with this object in, view that
Manager, Fit journeyed to the coast
non-committal regarding the success
of his trip, it is understood that one
or several medium-sized steamers are.
now under consideration. While it is
true that there is a scarcity of ton
mage offered. along the Pacific coast
the Armstrongs were given an oppor-
tunity for inspection Of several desira-
bic craft.
Tanning and Washington islands are
bound to develop into valuable prop
critics, according to the opinion OF sew
eral officers in the little British sloop
Of war Algerine. that bat recently ar
rived h.om visit to this section Of
the Pacific.
Manager Fit refused to commit
himself regarding the possibilities Of a
vast increase in copra production, but
II is claimed that with approximately
10000 trees now bearing, copra win
soon be produced that will insure be-
tween five hundred and q thousand
tons month pouring into this port
for transhipment.
It is said that there are millions OF
tons Of fertilizer material On both Fan
ming and Washington islands. This
material lies IN the form Of high grade
phosphates. Should the product from
the islands not be available for Ha-
waiian plantations, 1t is understood
that the flaming Island people are as
sured Of a steady market on the coast.
Tanning and Washington islands are
destined to become the home OF other
and promising industries, according to
those who have recently visited the
island domain.
Possessed of climate that is de-
clared on all sides as delightful, there
is no reason that in short time an
effort will be made to cater to the
faded mainland tourist, and interest
ing trips throughout the Pacific will be
in order, and conducted along lines
similar to the cruises inaugurated
some years ago by an Australian
steamship line. which itinerary covers
a route requiring 80 days to complete.
Manager Fit Immediately gave as
surance this morning that the Kestrel
would continue on the Honolulu-F FAN
ming route until such time as the yes.
sci was disposed Of Several coast
partines are now said 10 be negotiat-
ing for the purchase of the steamer
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Removing Sugar From Hawaii Ports.
Al large amount of sugar is being re-.
moved from Hawaii ports in the Amer
ican-H Hawaiian freighter Virginian, that
is scheduled to sail from Hilo for
Salina Cruz this evening, according to
q report received here today with the
arrival of the lnter-Island steamer
Mauna Kea.
AT the time the coasting flagship de-
parted for Honolulu, the Virginian was
being supplied with the last of a large
amount Of sugar. The steamer Kauai.
from along the. Hamakua coast, was
alongside the. big freighter, and was
being discharged of much product
The Mauna Kea returned with 1S2
packages sundries, 20 cords wood, 10
sacks ava, crates of eggs, 2 horses
and ! auto. Purser Phillips reports
moderate trades and seas, the weather
having the appearance of clearing up
The steamer Kaiulani was at Papai-
kou, while the Maui was to load sugar
at Honokaa and arrive here on
Wednesday. The Wailele is scheduled
to take on sugar at Kukuihaele and
reach Honolulu on Thursday.
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WiIhelmina Sailing DELAYED
On account of the delay in the ar
rival of the S. S. Mariana at Honolulu
on the 23rd inst, which vessel has a
number of passengers for transfer to
the IS. S. Wilhelmina at this port, the
sailing hour of this vessel has been
postponed from 10 o'clock on the
morning of the 23rd until IL o'clock
noon on the same day, at which hour
the Wilhelmina will depart promptly
for San Francisco