Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18

OuF urnt SCOp was at HONOLULU
probably one Of the most delightful
places in the world. The climate il
almost the same the year round, and
frequent rains insure luxuriani
growth OF vegetation. Beautiful
| palms, waving their lofty blades
against the brilliant sunshine, brightly
colored and sweet.scented flowers and
birds OF gay plumage make this island
veritable paradise. Waikiki beach
with its wide expanse Of sands, balmy
sea breezes and beautiful coral reefs
with the reflections OF the sun ON the
summer seas, offers the tourist one of
the most charming and refreshing
spots to be found.
Reception In Honolulu.
Transport night IN Honolulu or any
of the other insular possessions of
the United States Is always an occa-
sion Of mirth and rnerrymaking. We
found upon our arrival that dance
had been arranged for US at the Mo-
ana hotel, at Waikiki beach. After
the dance, at which we met many OF
the residents, we enjoyed walk
along the magnificent beach beneath
the beautiful palms. The brilliance
OF the Hawaiian nights is as intoxi.
eating as II is indescribable. A stroll
by the sea at night under Hawaiian
skies Is never forgotten. We were
much interested in the surf riders.
sport distinctiyely Hawaiian. Stand
ing erect on surfboards the riders
top the crest of the highest waves.
Through the darkness the lights on
these craft could be seen glimmering
as they bobbed up and down on the
waves.
Greeted by Delegate.
Leaving the hotel early the next
morning we made tour Of the town
inspecting Its beautiful avenues and
attractive residences. After this we
stopped at the government house.
where we were greeted by Prince J.
Kalanianaole, the congressional repre-
sentative from that territory, who in
troduced US to Gov. Pinkham and Sec
rotary Thayer. From here we went
to the Hawaiian legislature, where we
watched that body az work. Upon the
invitation of Speaker Holstein, Con-
gresham Britten and myself made
few remarks, and we were told that
we were the first active congressman
that had ever addressed that body.
"The legislature is composed of
white men and Hawaiians. We found
them capable and earnest in their en-
deayors to give the islands good gov
ernment Owing to the fact that the
population is 50 mixed this is hard
task.
SO far as the United States is con-
cerned, the Hawaiian islands are
probably the key to the Pacific In
our short stay we examined the de-
lenses at this point, and 1t is my opin-
ion that instead of spending large
sums Of money in the Philippines, We
should concentrate our energies and
expenditures upon the Hawaiian ISL
ands, the port of Honolulu and its sur.
roundings. and make them as nearly
as 1t is possible for them
to be. Sufficient money should be
spent here to make a great naval
base and maintain a large fleet OF
vessels, especially submarines with
radius of activity of at least 1000 or
5000 miles.
Patriotism Of the HaWaiians.
THE Notifications are well under
way, DuI cHOulu DS "lluln
the next two or three years. The
war and navy departments have all
Of their plans made, and there should
be no delay In appropriations to carry |
on this work, as believe from what
have learned from army and navy |
officers that this is the. most important
strategic defense of the Pacific coast
and the Panama canal
I'VE we're particularly impressed |
with the intense patriotic feeling of
the Hawaiian people. They have |
taken up their duties as Americans
and seem to be proud that they are
part OF the United States.
Unsurpassed.
They are charming people, with
frank manners, and their hospitality |
IS unsurpassed. All strangers are
made welcome and everything pos
sible is done for their pleasure.
"The principal crop of Hawaii is
sugar. Just at present the growers |