Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-05

Hawaii's representation in Washington hal
attracted the notice of more than one friend
The Christian ScieIice Monitor in a recent issu'
makes the following editorial comment undel
the heading of "HaWaii at the National Capital ::
; Tariff legislation on the mainland has been in
mical to what Hawaii regards its interests, but
while the effect has been depressing to the principal
industry of the islands, and to business in general
there is no apparent disposition to find fault with
the United States government for pursuing policy
which it believes will bring the greatest good to the
greatest number. On the contrary, Hawaii is in
clined to blame itself for its failure to be more
iGfIuentialy represented at Washington. 1t is more
than ever convinced of its own responsibility for
the free sugar clause in the Underwood tariff law
since 1t has begun to hear from an obseryant friend
at the seat of government. - - T..
This friend writes the Honolulu Merchants As
scciaton that there are likely to be developments
at any time which will be to the advantage Of the
Hawaiian sugar growers. Louisiana is on the spot
aid fighting for restoration of the tariff. he says
and ne adds. Itis little less than astonishing to
that the interests Of your territory do not keep
man here TO watch over matters of vital conse-
quence. "A sober, sensible man, who knows all the
government departments. and all the men in public
life, could keep track of these matters, say word
at the right time and either accomplish something
specific or give return fors the money expended"
Hawaii has been so brave good-natured and hope
full under somewhat adverse conditions recently that
II naturally attracts sympathy and friendship, II
it will only continue to pursue its normal course it
may as naturally attract substantial and effective
support. But nobody even slightly acquainted with
Ine sentiment ana temper OF the people OF mann
land will advise the people of the territory of Ha
wall to keep entirely clear of lobbying and lobbyists
Hawaii is not likely to serve the sugar interests
any other interests in which it is concerned, by
maintaining any other paid representative at Wash
ington than thetone provided by law. e - - "a
I If the only representative in Washington il
to be the elected representative, how importan
it is that this man shall be capable in every wa,
of meeting the exacting duties Of the position
We must have a man who is ION the job nigh
and day" and also one who Jays ont his owl
campaign on behalf of Hawaii and pos.es~e
the alignment and energy to carry it through
Finally it is the plain duty of the citizens Q
this territory to send such a man to Washing
ton, send him by electing him ait the polls
That is one of the tasksSon hand for the com
ing campaign period. We must make a fgh
for competent representation. We must have
man who, in dealing with the people will speal
for himself, rather than voice the sentiments o
some one behind him.. And being able to speal
for himself such a man should be able to eff
GENTLY represent the people of the islands an,
their common interests SO seriously affected b
national legislation.
For one the Star-Bulletin is ready to ente
this fight. It is not only ready but intends t
make that fight whether anyone follows or not
1t is plain personal and public duty And W
have no doubt of the temper of the people o.
this particular subject