Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-06

ton, the tourist problem, and the mat
ter OF better roads for the territory
Gov. l.. E. Pinkham's message to tn,
Civic Convention was one of interes
and in, line with the discussion
about which the third annual gath
ering was centered. Owing to tn.
governors inability to be present Al
the convention on account Of i'll health
his message was conveyed by Secre
! tary OF the Territory Wade Warren
Thayer, who later delivered an ad
dress along the lines upon which the
chief executive has expressed himself
Taking up first the matter of sugar
the governors message was, in part
as follows -
Sugar: &c.. g.
Evidently Congress and the presi
dent when they established a deferred
date for free sugar, intended to give
an opportunity for further investiga.
ton Of the sugar problem.
The reduction that occurred the
first of last March was SO slight as
not to have any vital consequences
and was. less than sugar men we-s
generally willing to accept. The fac
tor that caused low sugar prices was
lover-production and extension Of pro-
duction induced by high prices during
1907-1912. =. ~. = -.
"The producers of sugar of Hawaii
will. / think. have next year an op
portunity to present the absolute true
facts as to their sugar costs and, II
the disclosures prove the necessity,
the chance of petitioning that the day
of free sugar be extended for some
years, or the reduction contemplated
for 1916 abandoned. 'r.--. r.
II believe IL the best policy for Ha.
wall to conduct itself in a courteous
manner toward the present admins.
tration SO 1t may be able, with dignity
and self-respect, to receive and give
due consideration to such representa-.
tives as the Hawaiian sugar interests
desire to present. e.. T.
Hawaii was so offensive during 1919
1t barred itself from the consideration
1t might have received. =.
Il am told, although cannot youeh
for its truth, that the representative
Of the Hawaiian sugar interests is now
pursuing an offensive yellow journal
course; II this is trle 1t Is of doubtful
commercial strategy.
tIf the sugar interests desire this
sort of campaign it is their priv
1ege. + f.t5 4
Il had been given to understand that
they desired fair presentation Of the
facts in relation to Hawaii, and would
be well satisfied IL the present net
rate OF $40 per ton could be retained.
ITO secure the privilege OF such
and to have it duly and
carefully considered by the admins
tration has been the stated duty and
purpose of the governor. &; = I
IL the people and sugar interests
Of Hawaii are not satisfied with such
q purpose, and believe nagging, over
confident distorted campaign is q more 2
effective policy, there, Is no Influence
n, this territory that cdn control that, !;
or reason with them 4
Tourists: 4sss
re. Honolulu desires tourists, it |
should provide pn6Jpefmanent and /
perfect boulevard from Feft street to
Kapioiani park. Not only should the !
-oadbed be perfect and perfectly main
aimed, but the accessories be attrac-
i've. At present this thoroughfare to
,ur hotels is a disgrace and no tenn
,orary measures will redeem it :
Maui Is ambitious, and her scenic
,elt road is beyond her means, but
he has two attractions that could be
means. An attractiyeirest house with +
Imple one or two days comforts could
,e provided on the high plateau with
q lao valley, so the lights and shadows
md forms of that wonderful and I'M
approached yelvety vegetation, softer
han the production of any looms,
;ould be enjoyed.
"A road to and rest house near the
summit Of Haleakala is easily possible
With your lMaui's1 means. More ami
itious projects could await the proof
4 the patronage of what could be so
asily provided.
Hawaii has It In her power, by al
antonier contract system, to maintain !
good automobile road from Hilo to :,
be volcano. Nothing but sheer inn
royidence and shiftlessness has per-
litted its deterioration.
The government has recently done
IS utmost to preserve and extend the ,
emaining tropical and fern forest on j
hat road, that tourists may have some ,
lea of such foliage and Jungle IL
Kauai has never taken very de. I
ided action as to tourists, but she
as some marvellous gulches and could
ell begin and gradually extend trails q
nd rest houses at no great annual :
Expense. =.. .. IL +.
Good roads: .4 ,
There Is mighty talk ON This sub !.
,ct, and the governor is to-day himself
q example Of what rough roads will 6
0 to q man. Until public utilities can I
e kept entirely to one side of the l
'ayeled street perfect roads are ont 9
the question. Al corporate con. ]
oiled by gentlemen I believe sim b
srely interested in civic affairs. tears b
p at viii the streets of Honolulu and {
ever. replaces them in perfect con. I
ltion. but shirks its duty under the t