The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-01-20
VOTE TO SEND
sGIENT|STT
kOGOSH|NA
Hawaiian Volcano Research Asso-
citation Passes Resolutions In.
dOrsins Expedition To Aid In
vestigAtion Of Calamity IN ia.
pan; Doctor Jaggar Delegated
70 Leave for scene On Steamer
Korea Tomorrow.

ISOLATION at a meeting held yesterday
passed resolutions asking it's director,
DIR. Thomas A. Jaggar, Jr., to proceed
at once to Kogoshima and the scenes
Of the other volcano disasters in Japan
and render every aid in his power to
the Imperial Earthquake Investiga.
tion Committee in it's investieations
The meeting yesterday was attend,
ed by Clarence II. Cooke, A. +. Judd,
A. Lewis, Jr, R. W. Single, Professor
Jaggar, Howard Ballou and L. A..
Thurston. 1t was held at the Uni.
versity Club beginning at noon
Following is copy Of the rcsolu
tons adopted, together with the Ger.
tiheatlop Of Clarence II. Cooke. presi-
dent Of the Hawaiian Volcano Research
Association:
Resolutions Adopted.
whereas, The recent eruption Of ths
volcano of Sakura in the Empire Of
Japsn, involving great loss of life and
PROPERTY, Is Of such character as
should be scientifically investigated
and definite data concerning the same
secured and reliable records made
thereof, with view, ultimately, to de-
vising ways and means Of minimizing
the dangers incident to volcanic aetiy-
ity;
And whereas, A large percentage Of
the residents of this Territory are sub
jects Of the Empire of japan, and It
is appropriate, both from scientific
standpoint and as showing the friendly
interest which the people Of Hawaii
feel toward their nearest neighbors on
the west, that this association should
offer to assist the Imperial Earthquake
Investigation Committee Of Japan in
the work above set forth; H1
Now Therefore be 1t Resolved. That
the Hawaiian Volcano Research Assoc,
ciation. hereby requests its Director, DR..
Thomas A, Jaeger, Jr, to proceed as
soon rs practicable to the scene of said
eruption, there to offer his services in
connection with the work aforesaid,
and cooperate with and assist the said
committee and such others as may be
engaged in such work, making such in
vestigation and securing such maps,
photographs and other data and infor-
nation concerning the said eruption
and any matters incidental thereto as
he may think proper. fh.
To whom 1t May Concern. I, Clar
enee H. Cooke, President Of the Ha.
waiiaD Volcano Research Association,
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
true and correct copy Of o resolution
duly adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Hawaiian Volcano Research AS
sociation, at Honolulu, this 18th day of
January, 1914, ta yl's -, ~.,a r.
\ CLARENCE II. COOKE,
President, Hawaiian Volcano Research
,t. Association. ~.
l. Leaves On Korea. Cd. p =
! Professor Jaggar pointed out the OPP
portunfty for rendering valuable assist
ance to those now engaged in investi-
eating the Japanese calamity, express
ing his willingness TO make the trip to
aid the Imperial Earthquake Investi.
| gating COMMITTEES. ,s.. ~
The necessity Of the association send.
ing a Representatives, leaving aside the
fact that volcano research work Is OF
great importance TO these Islands, was
pointed out. 1t Is understood that the
| Financing of the expedition has been
assured by the Hawaiian Volcano Re.
search Association and others who rea
Ire the importanee Of investigation
along these lines tt,"
Professor Jaggar, like soldier
came from the Volcano on Hawaii pre-
pared at once to start, on his trip tC
j Japan. He viii leave for Kogashims
on the steamer Korea sailing from Ho
nolulu tomorrow.
Governor Pinkham gave official en-
dorsement to the expedition yesterday
| by presenting Doctor Jaggar with al
official letter and credentials.