Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-06
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OF REFORM ATDOLLARDINNER

age. Any Hawaiian Democrat who
travels in the stronghold of Democracy
will hardly enjoy the Jim crow ears.
and viii soon 4earn how all education
or equal privileges of any kind are
denied to those whose blood Is even
tainted. These are facts, to some I'M
pleasant, to others sad, but facts
they are.
Now, we believe that no permanent
success can be achiyed except ON the
basis of treating each man on his
own worth.
The best men must lead, irrespec-
tive of color"
He took up the equal suffrage ques
ton, affirming the favoring stand of
the Progressive party Then he de-
clared that locally the party will in
sist more upon measures than upon
men," Referring to local affairs, he
said:
we do not blame the people for
repeatedly electing our present may
or, but we object to the creation OF
a municipal government and its en-
foEcement upon us which provides
for the extravaganza of a $4,000 fig
urehead.
I'VE don't object to the people
electing a popular city treasurer ae-
lively engaged in prominent finacial
establishment, but we do object after
paying him for the work, to also pay
others to do-his work for him.
I'VE admire the political as well as
the legal acumen of a certain federal
official, but he knows and we know
that all federal employees should be
prohibited from holding any position.
in a political organization.
We recognize the value of the pine
apple industry, appreciate the employ
ment it has given to so many needy
persons, but we will support the can
didate who openly stands against the
employment of women and children
whenever it aids physical disintegra-
tion, or tends to destroy human ex-
istance, and we are unwilling to leave
this question to the decision of those
most interested.
The question has been asked why
organize the Progressive Party in Ha-
wall? The Yankee answer is why
have any national political parties in
Hawaii? Before their introduction,
when we had only local parties, po-
litical divisions in Hawaii were
more intense ane. far more personal.
Ii two parties in Hawaii are thought
to be sufficient, then let's have the
two best, and the two most import
ant, but should we not aim always
and in every way to build here in Ha-
wall on Americana lines? Therefore,
to join in and keep. in touch with the
great movements of the mainland, be
they of whatsoever nature Is, but to
demonstrate our fitness to be part
of the Union"
Mr.. Atkinson's Speech.
National Committeeman Atkinson
said in part;
Hawaii cannot afford to return the
Democratic Party to power, e.en in
local politics, because local politics
involve control of National party or.
ganization. | refer to the selection of
Delegate to Congress and our. tariff
position. We are vitality interested in
a protective tariff -not in free trade.
For Election Reform.
I'VE stand, ladies and gentlemen,
for election reform, including equal
suffrage for women. We want TO see
the women, mothers of our race, CIV
en- an equal right with men to control
the affairs of government. We want
as another election reform to establish
simple ballot and a more simple
election machine, and we would dis
courage in every way the excessive
use of money for campaigns We stand
ready to agree to limit the expendi-
ture of funds for campaign purposes.
I'VE want to regulate child labor, to
regulate the employment of women
the right of child to grow into
normal human being is sacred, and
the right to a woman to protection
from economic pressure which she is
not fit to stand is quite as sacred. We
want to discourage the employment of
children under sixteen, to absolutely
prohibit the employment of children
under fourteen, to limit hours and
prevent night work for children.
These are some of the great national
reforms which have called our party
into being. Some of them call for
application here.
The Progressive party will submit
simple and clear plans for the admin
lstration or running our local govern
ment. These plans will be put before
the people and we will stand or fall
as the people decide. 1t is plain
plan of constructive reform.
Concrete Proposals.
Mr.. Chairman. We propose the fol-
lowing: Direct election by the peo-
pie of individual supervisors to take
charge of our roads, our police, our
public works and health department.
believing that those in charge of such
public service should be elected d.
rectfy by the people. This will not
entail a fundamental change in the
lava simple amendment will do it.
Opposed Secret Caucus.
"We demand that all municipal
business be done openly and not be-
hind closed doors. Cut out doing mu-
nicipal business in caucus.
in the public service cur rule
should be better service-better
pay" We are not afraid to pay we'll
for better service. Extention of the
civil service is needed in local af-,