Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-20


remained neutral. may be demanded
by their suffering sister nations; and
in that event, valuable and efficient
aid may be rendered. Speed the day. .
Referring to the end of the war, he
said:
1T may not and probably will not
be immediate, but It will be much
sooner than anticipated by many, in.
Gliding some Of those who are most
actively participating.
The appalling and daily increasing
losses to each Of the beIligerent ma.
tiohs cannot long be endured by any.
He also indicates a belief in the
formation Of permanent tribunal to
prevent war, by enforcement Of its
DEGREES If necessary. He comments
on this:
These much desired results win
be brought about by the masses of
the people. They did not precipitate
the war. but they will end 1t. and they
win insist upon the adoption OF mea-
sures to prevent a recurrence"
Attacks on Business Unpopular.
Speaking OF demagogic attacks upon
business. he said that success In bus
mess has again become popular.
Those who attack or obstruct legiti-
mate thrift win be given seat on the
tcboggan.
The great statesmen and public
writer's and speakers Of the day are
fully cognizant of these facts, and
their influence Is potential.
Sometimes the speech of silence
is the most eloquent and the most con-
vincing.
-The determination to endure or to
resist, to remain passive or to be-
come aggressive, to submit to unneces-
sary and continued hardship and suf-
ferfng or to actively set IN motion the.
influence that win offer relief may
be discerned in the simple appearance.
the attitude, the countenance Of men.
For many months every idle man.
and willing but unable to-
find work; every idle railroad car, in.
condition for use; every unemployed
tool or implement Of industry: every
uninvested and unremunerative dol
lar OF money; every inactive agency
for obtaining the comforts of life
all these, throughout our broad land,
favored by nature far In excess Of any
other, have protested. in unmistakable7
and convincing language. against un-
necessary business adversely.
These have found Judgment IN the.
Of hitherto Indifferent and
selfish men of Influence and position,
until all are alive to the fact that it
Is work legitimates and. natural en-
ployment Of all the utilities for produc-
tion-that is demanded. And when a
sentiment becomes universal. or prac-
Ecally so, It is power as irresistible
Is the forces Of nature.
'It Is understood also that many, II
not most, Of the questions under dis
.nssion during the last decade. which
lave been claimed TO be political, so
,ialsor moral and which have caused
disruption. destruction and distrust In
business circles, have actually been
questions Of economics. They should
nave been debated and decided with
,ut reference to effect upon different
parties or classes of society.
Md the Unemployed.
First provide food and rafment and
shelter for an $40 are without them
~ every reasonable and proper meth
ID. and after that the advocate OF
principles that are political or social
,r moral viii have respectful and
attentive audience,
Much could be said If the time and
occasion Justified IN favor of placing
ind keeping the man upon the pay
oil rather than upon the relief roll or
he jail roll.
IF / read Alright the signs OF the
lines, we may look forward with
confidence to marked Improvement In |
BUSINESS results, perhaps not so soon
n so rapidly as we could wish, but
is certain and as satisfactory as the
disposition and the action of the ma
ority of the people themselves will
,ermit.
with its great and increasing |
wealth, its natural resources, It's pro-
luctive capacity, ifs location, and
With well defined and settled policy
o foster and encourage its industries,
rho can measure the future natural
rowth and strength OF the United
tates?
he country's Opportunity.
I'VE have the opportunity to be-
ONE the leading nation of the world,
commercially and indus
rally, II We live up to the RESPONSE
ilities that circumstances have
hrust upon us.
"If we have good sense and tact. all
apartments of national life cooperat-
AZ in an earnest desire to promote
be best interests Of all, we shall OBJ
ain a national reputation and influ-
nee greater than ever before possess
d by any nation; and individual sue
ess in proper endeayor win be sufff
lent to satisfy all reasonable desires.
Every diligent. honest and worthy
lember Of the community may pros
er If he really wishes. There will be
o room for the vicious or for the
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