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

ter or better roads for the territory
Gov. l.. E. Pinkham's message to the
Civic Convention was one OF Interest
and in line with the discussion
about which the third annual gath
ering was conferred Owing to the
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:
Evidently Congress and the presi.
dent, when they established 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 werS
generally willing to accept. The fac
tor that caused low sugar prices was
over-production and extension Of pro-
dnction induced by high prices during
1907.191Z. s,..s :. ..i -
"'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. .-.zs +
Il believe it the best policy for Ha.
wall to conduct itself in courteous
manner toward the present admins.
tration so IL may be able, with dignity
and self-respect. to receive and give
due consideration to such representa-
lives as the Hawaiian sugar interests
desire to present.
Hawaii was so offensive during 1913
L barred itself from the consideration
Il might have received.
Il am told, although cannot yonch
for its truth, that the representative
Of the Hawaiian sugar interests is now
an offensive yellow journal
course; IL this Is trle ii Is of doubtful
strategy.
'1f the sugar interests desire this
sort of campaign 1t is their priv
ege. A
II had been given to understand that 4
hey desired fair presentation Of the
acts intrelation to Hawaii. and would
be well satisfied If the present net
ate of $40 per ton could be retained.
ITO secure the privilege of such q
and to have It duly and
carefully considered by the admins.
ration has been the stated duty and
purpose of the governor.
IF the people and sugar interests
Il Hswaii ARE not satisfied with such !
! purpose, and believe q nagging, over. !
onfdent, distorted campaign Is more !
Effective policy, there = no influence
d this territory thai cent cprtfol that, |
+ reason With them N
TOURISTS ~ EfE9
IF Honolulu desires tourists, it |
fould provide one pFrfnanent and
erfect boulevard from Fort street to
Iapiolani park Not only should the
oadbed be perfect and perfectly main !
aimed, but the accessories be attrac-
i've. At present this t1oroughfare to
ur hotels Is q disgrace. and no tenn
orary measures will redeem It.
Maui Isl ambitious, and her scenic /
cit road is beyond her means, but
he has two attra ctionsl that could be
lade available within her present
leans. An attractive rest house with {
mple one or two days comforts could
e provided on the high plateau with
lao valley. so the lights and shadows
nd forms of that wonderful and UNI
pproached velvety vegetation, softer
han the production of any looms,
ould be enjoyed.
"a road to and rest house near the
nmmit of Haleakala is easily possible
it'll your fMaui's| means More ami
ltioHs projects could await the proof /.
I the patronage of what could be so
asily provided.
Hawaii has 1t in her power, by ai
contract system. to maintain
good automobile road from Hilo to ]
lie volcano. Nothing but sheer i'm /
rovidence and shiftlessness has per-
tilted its deterioration.
The government has recently done
8 utmost to preserve and extend the !
,maining tropical and fern forest on
lat road, that tourists may have some
ca of such foliage and jungle.
kauai has never taken very de- |
ded action as to tourists, but she
Is some marvellous glilches and could
ell begin and gradually extend trails 3
i'd rest houses at no great annual !,
zpense. /,
u
Good roads: -. L. u
There Is q mighty talk on this sub
ct, and the governor Is today himself
i example Of what rough roads will
, to man. Until public utilities can ,,
, kept entirely to one side fof the !
ayeled street. perfect roads are out :
the question. A corporation con. !,
oiled by gentlemen / believe sim I
rely interested in civic affairs. tears 1
, at will the streets of Honolulu and
'ver replaces them in perfect con.
ton, but shirks its duty under the I