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

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Hawaiis representation in Washington La
attracted the notice of more than one friend
The Christian Science Monitor in recent issu,
makes the following editorial comment unde
he heading Of Hawaii at the National Capital:
Tariff legislation on the mainland has been in
imical to what Hawaii regards as 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 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
infuentally represented at Washington. It is more
than eyer convinced of its own responsibility for
the free sugar clause in the Underwood tariff law
since 1t has begun to hear from obserpant friend
at the seat Of government
This friend writes the Honolulu Merchants, As
scciation 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
and fighting for restoration OF the tariff he says
and he adds 1T is little less chan astonishing to
that the Interests of your territory do NOT keep
man here TO watch over matters Of vital coase-
quence. 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 dime and either accomplish something
specific or give return for the money expended.
Hawaii has been so brave, good-natured and hope
full under somewhat adverse conditions recently thar
Il naturally attracts sympathy and friendship If
Ii will only continue to pursue Its normal course it
may naturally attract substantial and effective
support But nobody even slightly acquainted with
the sentiment and temper of the people of the main
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,
or any other interests in which 1t is concerned by
maintaining any other paid representative at Wash
ington than the one provided By law
f the only representative in Washington il
aOsbe the elected representative, how Important
t is that this man shall be capable in every wa,
81 meeting the exacting duties of the position
We must have man who is s:on the job nigh
md day and also one who lays out his owl
on behalf of Hawaii and posSsesse,
The Judgment and. energy to carry it through.
Finally it is the plain duty of the citizens o
this territory to send such a man to Washing
ton, send him by electing him at the polls
That is one of the tasks on hand for the com
ing campaign period We. must make fgh
for competent representation. We must have /
man who, in dealing with the people will speal
Cor 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. II is not only ready but intends t,
make that fight whether anyone follows on. not
It is plain personal and public duty And WI
have no doubt of the temper of the people OF
this particular subject. -..sE = FIT
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