Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-25
july Is, l913
GIVE THE new GOVERNOR UNITED SUPPORT


firmed by the senate II may be taken for grant.
ed that President Wilson canvassed the situation
very thoroughly before naming his man, and
that Congressman Kent eanvassed the situation
very thoroughly to assure confirmation Any
protest from Hawaii will merely cause the presi-
dent, Secretary Lane and Congressman Kent to
unite their energies for confirmation. So much
as to the chances Of lining senators up against
Pinkham. =.
The greater question is the fairness of such
an action, and the ar-Bulletin says that it
would be neither fair nor desirable. Public sen
timent is already approving the Pinkham nomi
nation and it is not all "bandwagon sentiment =
not by long ways.
Had Pinkham's chances heretofore been con-
sidered stronger, his friends would have given
him greater support and his qualifications would
have received generally more serious consdera
ton But it was felt that the president would
make his selection from among the number of
avowedly Democratic candidates who presented
themselves Since the news came that Pink
ham has been nominated, his many qualifi
cations have been recognized, together with the
faet that he is the man that appeals to Wilson
as able to carry out best nsHawaii the Wilson
policies.
The two dominant factors to be considered in
discussing 3be goyernorship now are that the
best interests'of the territory demand an end to
long and bitter gubernatorial controversy, and
that the best interests OF the. territory demand
cooperation with the new EXECUTIVE
Hawaii has suffered inniieassirably at home
and abroad by the fight directed. against Govern.
q Frear. That fight split the Republican party
INTO factions, to a great extent it divided the
business interests it DESTROYED personal friend
ships and created MISUNDERSTANDING, some of
which may never be wiped out. Hawaii was pre-
sented to Washington and the states. as a com
monwealth that could not settle its internal dis
putes. The fight was carried into national poll
tics and for two years it overwhelmed all local
politics. One Of its nest serious results was to
hamper efficiency in the territorial administra-
ton The governors best efforts were often mis-
understood and made the subject of attack; and
the governors friends fought back. The last two
years Of the Frear administration were plunged
into turmoil and much territorial work was act
nally halted while the endeavor was made to get
Investigation from Washington and while that
Investigation was going on.
ndNdii ueecS not WANT d Iti ttfttOH vi lhls uil-
fortunate experience For the sake of progress
in the territory, We cannot afford another per,
sonal fight directed against the chief executive.
Nor can Hawaii afford to withhold active CO.
operation from the new governor. He needs the
best energies of the best citizens to support and
strengthen him, to aid him in carrying out his
plans and policies.
The man now named for governor is recog-
nized as strong in personality, in opinion, in en-
ergy, in determination. He has in the past some
times exhibited lack of tact and an outspoken-
ness that have made him enemies, as any strong
man will make enemies. But his single-minded-
ness of purpose his sincerity, have not been
questioned. He has shown executive ability.
We believe he will have the best interests Of Ha-
wai at heart and that he will drive straight to
what in his belief is the goal of Hawai's good.
The part for the territory to play is to give
the new governor support, to play fair with him,
regardless of past differences or enmities. No
man ever lived great that he was above mis-
takes, and Mr.. Pinkham will doubtless make
mistakes. The point is that Hawaii cannot and
should not carry chip on the shoulder when
Pinkham becomes governor. His record as gov
ernor will be Hawaii's record for the next four
wears He is entitled to fair treatment and 10
cooperation, and we believe that if Hawaii work