Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-13
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from the other end. A letter from
a man of integrity. known to the re-
cipient, would be Of far greater yalu7
than an interview with a stranger.
They should go over the ground here
and find out what channels were
available through which to influence
the situation in Washington Commit
tees should be appointed to find out
who had friends to whom they could
write. A lady school teacher for in
stance might be discovered, who had
an influential friend in Washington.
Why had they not spoken to visitors
was 1t because they had no argu-
ments to present? ~-='. .~.
Must Act Together .. - -..@
IF we want to win," proceeded Mr..
Carter, 1--WE have got to act together
and inspire those who are working
for US in Washington. do not be-
lieve anyone there has received an
encouraging word from Honolulu. If
any of them made mistake We would
hear q great deal about 1t. / don't
think ] could do any more there
than can here. Although / am will
ing to go to Washington if you wish
me to, | consider the place to work
is here. ! do not think that my po-
sition there, on account of having
been governor of Hawaii, would have
half as much weight as would united
action here. If we have not the ca
pacity for unity of action at home,
how can we have any influence
through a personal representative in
Washington?
Mr.. Carter suggested the appoint
ment of committee of three from
each organization, saying he would be
glad to serve on it. Those who write
should report back to the committee
on their action and any response they
might receive.
Let us make an honest effort even
IL we fose," Mr.. Carter concluded.
Everyone will then have a clear
conscience in the reflection that he
has done his duty, which none of us
can say now"
Prolonged applause saluted the
former governor as he resumed his
seat.
ShinsIe Gives Ideas
r. w. Single said Mr.. Carriers re-
marks were straight to the point and
before the meeting was over he would
see that every man was prepared to
back him up. He went on to tell of
having entertained Senator Thomas
of Colorado and his son here AS
might have been seen in the Denver
papers, Mr.. Thomas had been in favor
of reduction of the sugar tariff, but
later accounts from the same source
showed that he was now hedging on
the subject. (Applause) Mr.. Shingle
moved that committee of three be
appointed to prepare resolutions, for
passage by the legislature and trans
mission to congress, accepting an
amendment suggested by the chair
that the committee should consist OF
three members from each body. Mr..
Carter seconded the motion.
Arguments Noted
B. F. Dillingham; offered number
of arguments against free sugar for
using in the campaign. There was
sixteen ounces of concentrated food
in every pound of sugar. The nation
could not afford to sacrifice sixty mil
lion dollars of revenue from the sugar
duties. This community had respond
ed effectively to calls of emergency
in times past, and he believed it could
make its voice felt in Washington
notwithstanding some had said that
this little burg" would not command
attention in Washington like the large
interests on the mainland did. Sugar
was the only agricultural product that
had been successful here in fifty years
of struggle and. its humiliation would
be a public calamity. There were
people in this community who had al
ways been regarded as leaders and it
was up to them now to get together.
Mr.. Carter said he feared he had
emphasized the apathy of the COM
munity too much. What he had tried