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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
Influential Member Of Lower
House to Investigate In
I'll dustriaI Situation Z.

A personal investigation of the pro-
posed sites for the new federal build
ing viii be made by Representative
John, L. Burnett of Alabama, mem
Der of the public buildings and
grounds committee and one of the
leading Democrats OF the house of
representatives. oh x
There are two things which l am
very much interested in and will in
yestigate in the islands,. he said to
the Star-Bulletin. zone is the pro-
posed sites for the federal building.
The bill for the grounds and building
came up. before our committee and
we recommended passage in our re-
port to the house. = -.
AS a member of the committee on
immigration and naturalization, ! in:
tend to investigate conditions along
that line while in Hawaii Your in
spector, Mr.. Haley, met me on the
steamer and has assured me of his
assistance" - @~s.E :.# ~. 70
Concerning the sugar industry and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
SENA10R, WARREN IS 6REE1fD,Bl
MANY FRIENDS AS he ARRIVES

tee. In all three capacities be has
been Intimately connected Z with legis
lation effecting Hawaii. the federal
building bill being Of his introduction,
This is my first trip to. Hawaii
said the senator, but | can assure
you that have been here in magma
tion many times. In connection with
military legislation have become ia.
miliar with Oahu and its defenses,
but that OF course isn't like seeing
them, anil hope to be able to secure
first-hand information here that will
be OF great help to me later on. ]
suppose will Specialize somewhat In
military matters, when II comes to abb
sorbing information, although am, OF
course, much interested in the federal
building site as well.
! Senator and Mrs. Warren. in com.
mon with all the members of the con.
gressional party, are hooking forward
with keen pleasure to the inter-island
trips. They are keenly interested in
everything pertaining to the Islands
and will prove most appreciative
guests. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
I'VE" Meaning the Republican
Party, Which He Says win
Return to Power in 1916

Well look after yoa all right" was
the reassuring statement of Senator
Reed Smoet of Utah. on his arrival
at Honolulu this morning, r.
Senator Smoot, who comes from a
beet sugar state, is held by many to
be the best informed man on the sug.
ar industry. sugar statistics, and the
effect of the. sugar tariffs who ever
sat Fin either house of congress.
Twisted Honolulu once I before,
long ago. It was just 50 years ago,
to- be exact, in the old monarchy
days" he continued. Ever since the
Hawaiian islands were annexed to
the United States have taken a keen
interest in their welfare, and | know
almost as much about the conditions
and problems Of the islands as II !
lived here.
r. II have always taken pleasure in
looking after Hawaiian interests In
the senate, not only as far as sugar
is concerned, but also your canned ex.
ports and agricultural problems gen.
orally. ] shall, Of course. continue to
do so. Beyond the shadow of q doubt
we Republicans shall be in power
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
STATEHOOD FOR
! HAWAII FAVORED
/. BY Mr.. SHAfROTH
Colorado Senator, Chairman
OF Islands Committee, Com
ments on Resolution

Statehood for your territory" ex
claimed Senator John Shafroth, chair.
man of the Senate Committee on the
Pacific Islands and Porto Rico, when
on his arrival :ii:s morning he was
Told that the territorial Legislature
had passed resolution favoring the
new status for the Islands.
Il had not heard III the action of
Your legislature, but / wish to go on
record as saying that you should have
statehood, and that you shall have it.
II have always held that our terri
tories should be given full and equal
rights with the other states, IL we
wish to hold them in loyalty. OF
course In the Philippines we, have
drifted into an anomalous position,
but Hawaii should have statehood by
all means. / do not see why we
should presume to govern you. You
should be an integral par; of the
Union. =. "a.
Il visited the islands once before.
That was IA years ago, but expect to
find tremendous changes, for Under.
stand that the development of. your
Resources has been very rapid I'm
glad to be back &." III. =. IT, z....l
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
COhMITIEEFOR !.
SPRECKELS SITE,
HINTS MARITIME
Only Two Locations Now Being
Considered For Honolulu's
Federal Building, He Says

That Honolulu's new federal build.
ing will rise from the Spreckels site
is the intimation of Senator James
Edgar MARITIME Of New Jersey, with
the congressional party, member OF
the senatorial committee on public
buildings and grounds
"The matter of selecting suitable
site has narrowed down to two loca-
tons. We carefully considered a vol
ume Of data submitted to the com
mitfee," said Senator MARITIME today.
II hope to look into the labor ques-
ton which has often been brought
to the attention Of congress Post
OFFICES and public roads also come
under my jurisdiction as committees
man.
Senator MARITIME is chairman Of the
committee on industrial expositions.
He spent some time in careful in
spection of the Pan-Pacific exposition
az San Francisco He expressed him.
self as pleased at the showing made
by tile United States government in
exhibits, and the manner in which
they are presented to the public.
Congress intends to work for Ha.
waits interests. In reaching a defin.
tie decision in choosing a location for
the new federal building, much will
be cleared away to insure its speedy
construction" he said.
According to Senator MARITIME, Sent
ators Swanson Of Virginia. Reed OF
Missouri, Lane OF Oregon, Sutherland
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
Representative, BURNETT ANXIOUS
To GET HIS FACTS At fIRST.HAND

the free sugar outlook, Mr.. Burnett
had little to say. He expressed. the
belief that if the present European
war, or war in the Orient, continues
3 heavier war tax will be necessary
when the tariff bill goes into effect.
That publicity on the coffee, tobac-
co and pineapple industry has served
to create the impression in the east
that Hawaii can revert entirely to
those lines of endeavor as a substitute
for sugar cane growing, If free sugar
is made reality, was believed when
Mr.. Burnett indicated that such was
his impression. ..
When informed that coffee and to.
baceo are produced successfully on
part of one island and that the pine.
apple market is generally overcrowd-
ed, Mr.. Burnett was surprised and
then commented: =. f..
well, ii that's the case, l am going
TO make thorough investigation into
all industries while here, If permitted,
and / will say this much now, ! am
ready to be convinced
The effect Of the liquor traffic in
Hawaii also will be inquired into by
Mr.. Burnett, he being member of
the house Committee on the liquor
traffic tst "a H.. ..-... y '-.' !
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
SENATOR CUMMINS IS CONFIDENT
REPUBLICANS Will BE TRIUMPHANT

sea, the distant mountains, the un.
folding view of the docks in the in
ner harbor ceased to hold his atten:
ton. a... ......, &.
"Ah, that is in the lap of Fate" he
said slowly. Some kind friends have
been good enough to mention me for
the place. ...,:. J.. T..
but whoever heads the party tick
ct, and here he smiled genially, you
may be sure that the Republicans will
win. And you may also be sure that
the hard times which seemed pending
for these islands before the European
var opened will never materialize, for
the Republican party will most Ger.
tainly restore the sugar duty"
Senator Cummins, who has never
visited the territory before, is looking
forward eagerly to the visit of the
congressional party 10 the other is.
lands, and wishes to familiarize him.
self thoroughly with local conditions.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
Will Learn Of !.
HAWAII
At FIRST HAND
Senator 0verman Says He Is
Particularly Interested In
Forest Reservations Here

Hawaifs forest reservation and ap-
preparations for insular possessions
will receive a large share of atten-
ton from Senator Lee Slater Over.
man. Democratic senator from North
sional party which reached Honolulu
today in the Sierra, H.. ~ ~ ~.
Il can hardly say at this time along
what lines my particular inyestiga-
ton will be carried while on the tour
OF the islands," said Senator Over
man, ,r.5s,t. .ssz .}yi-r.....rs... i .
The territory has been repeatedly
brought before Congress through its
delegate and other sources. Your iso.
lation lends interest to the matter Of
legislation. l. tsl@-,.., r..
Senator Overman anticipates much
Of interest in the tour OF, Hawaii and
Kauai He will be given an oppor:
tunity OF viewing at first had lands
now reserved for forestry. .-s-.t.re.
AS a member of the important com.
mittee that has to do with national
appropriations, his visit to the islands
Is deemed timely. Senator Overman
expressed keen interest in the estab-
lishment of naval base at Pearl
Harbor,
This is my first visit to the is
lands, which have been brought most
prominently to the notice of Congress
through the effort to establish the
greatest naval base in the Pacific"
In the opinion of the senator the
work is yet in it's infancy. Army
and navay appropriations come under
the Jurisdiction of one of the commit.
tees (which Senator Overman is a
member. He is chairman on the COM
mittee on rules. >.s -. ..:=.. .......
On matters pertaining to Hawaii's
judiciary, Senator Overman would ex-
press no opinion. He spent some
days in looking over the San Fran
cisco fair as a member of the sena-
toriaI committee on industrial exposi-
tions. e 49, 49,. ii. ~.
Senator Overman expressed delight
at the unbounded hospitality of Ha-
waii. He was visibly impressed with
the reception accorded the visiting
congressman. and their party.
ats grand! Were the islands TO-
600 miles away the visit would be
more than worth while" he added.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
Doesn't Wish to Discuss Presi-
dental Politics But Is En-
. phatiC In Party View

For a moment an distracted look
came over the face Of Senator Albert
E.. Cummins of Iowa. He had. been
taking a lively interest in the pano-
rama of Honolulu harbor, missing no
detail of the spectacle as he leaned
lazily against the rail- of the Sierra
this morning as the ship. with the
congressional party aboard, threaded
her way amongst the buoys at the
harbor entrance.
The Iowa senator. had been chatting
easily about politics and probable leg
islation.. and it had just been suggest
ed to him that he was regarded as q
probable candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for the presidency.
For "a sbfief Intefya1s the summer
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
REP. Miller Is
TAKING MOVIES
As HE JOURNEYS

An old friend of Hawaii, who says
he is glad to be back here once more,
lis, Representative C. 8. Miller of Min.
nesota Mr.. Miller has been here
twice within the last year, once en-
route to the Philippines and once re.
turning, and. he has a good grasp
or local conditions. -. .
Representative Miller goes the ko-
dak fiends one better He has an
enormous moving picture machine,
about the biggest one seen in the is
lands, and he has been turning the
crank assiduously all the. way across
continent and ocean, now having a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
Wyoming Contingent Out In
Force to Welcome Veteran
patr Legislator

An impressive figure, and one that
was surrounded. by friends and new
acquaintance from the moment the
public health launch touched the side
OF the ship until the Sierra locked,
was Senator Frances e. Warren OF
Wyoming Senator Warren comes
from Cheyenne, where Bob Single,
Bob Breckons, and several other Ho.
nolulu notables hail from, and the sen
ator was kept busy shaking hands and
receiving a war mwelcome to Hawaii.
He is accompanied. by Mrs. Warren
who has many friends In the army
set. several Of whom we're at the dock
70 give her a first aloha"
Senator Warren is a member of the
senate committee on military affairs,
and Is recognized authority on army
matters. He is also member Of the
appropriations committee. and OF the
public buildings and grounds commit
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
SUNNY SKIES AND WELCOMING HANDSHAKES GREET THE VISITORS
JAMES R. Mann, REPUBLICAN Chief,
PREDICTS VICTORY NEXTELECTION

sugar up ! fancy you had a foretaste
OF what free sugar would really
mean. 49,. q
This is my first visit to the Ha-
waiian islands, visit ] have long
looked forward TO. | have always
been immensely interested in. Hawaii.
fits position, it's fertility, and Its peo-
pie. In fact, my prime motive. when
first stood for election to congress
way back in the 90's, was to. do all in
my power to secure the annexation
Of. the islands to the United States, Z
Mr. Manu;s eyes royed shoreward,
and as he looked mp the vista OF, the
Nuuanu valley he threw out his hands
with an expressive gesture. Your
islands have been written up by
nearly every one who. has visited
them, but from casual survey /
should say that they have never yet
been done justice to. And as for the
welcome which the people are giving
aau,e-Ia sz-sT 49, - Z = .
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03

choice collection Of film which might
be termed ''Highbrows at Play"
.."Glad to see you, and glad to be
back in Hawaii" was Mr.. Miller's
CHEEKY greeting to the Star-Bulletin.
This tour is a great idea. They know
something about Hawaii in Congress,
hut not nearly as much as they should
know. Every bodyll learn something
this time. Something they won't for.
get, either"
Representative Miller is one OF
those who are going on through to the
Orient. He expects to sail on the
army transport due here about the
18th. <.... -. 81
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03

of Utah. Warren OF Wyoming and
Brady Of Idaho have given close at
tention to sitting the mass OF sugges
tons that have poured upon the pub
lie lands committee concerning the 10
cation of a new federal building al
Honolulu.
Senator MARITIME will pay particular
attention to the matter Of site fol-
a public building at Hilo
''Our visit to the territory Is des.
tined to rebound to the good, of the
territory" he added. The islands
have been much heralded as q haven
OF rest. / had hoped to enjoy va.
cation while here, but judging from
the activity displayed by your vari.
GUS entertainment committees, mem.
bers Of the congressional party win
be kept exceedingly busy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
Sees Triumph For G. o. p. and
Restoration of Sugar Duty
When Control Is Gained hi
Congressional Body Again.

These islands may be assured OF
continuance of prosperity declared
James r. Mann Of Chicago, minority
leader Of the house. as he swayed
from heel 70 toe in time with Dixie
as played by the Royal Hawaiian
hand on a bobbing launch which was
alongside the slow moving Sierra as
she ileared the harbor entrance
The Republicans are going to win
at the next election, that much is
certain. One thing equally certain
is that the Republican party will at
once restore the sugar duty, and
your territory knows what that
means, 4 understand that at present
the islands are prospecting, but before
the European war sent the price Of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
CONGRESS PARTY NOTES

The congressional party Is divided
almost equally in politics. OF the IS
members OF Congress. Is are Demo
Gratis and % are Republicans On the
trip politics is taboo and the strife Of
the past session Is forgotten.
DR.. Andrew Jackson Barchfeld viii
celebrate his SEND birthday in Ho-
nolulu on May is. He was born in
Pittsburg in 1863 and though bis
name is Andrew Jackson. he Is a life
long Republican. He is noted
stump speaker.
The last day OF the journey, sun.
day, saw the entire party gathered in
the social hall OF the Sierra to attend
religious services which we're con.
Quoted by Surgeon MacKechnie. This
lessons Of the day were read and
the hymns sung with solemn fervor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
DR.. BARCHEELD
lSDESIR0USOF
SEEING HARBORS

"Your harbors are matters of su
preme Importance, and these will be
considered In my tour Of the islands,
said Representative Andrew j. Barch
field of Pennsylvania, member OF the
house rivers and harbors committee.
II joined the congressional party
for the purpose of securing first
hand information concerning Kalfhi
Kahuiui. Hilo and Honolulu harbors,
for which appropriations are asked
to carry out improvements. To fost-
er a merchant marine, the question Of
harbors is of greatest moment
Representative Barchfeld de.
elined to express an opinion at, this
time on the outcome Of movement
to prohibit the sale of Intoxicating
liquors in the territory. He Is d mem
Der Of the house committee on alco-
holic liquor traffic.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03

"Ole-oh, look see,s was the chorus
of voices from those on the three
launches when the small boats round
ed the stern of the Sierra this morn
ing off port. The object of their at.
tention was Uncle Joe" Cannon
outlined on the rear end of the steam
er, long, black cigar set between his
congressional teeth. -, 49,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-03
WELL LOOK AFTER YOU ALL
RIGHT SAYS SENATOR sMOOT

again after next years elections. and
Wen look after You all right
NY I'm glad | came" concluded
the Utah senator with contagious en-
thusiasm. Il have been on many q
trip, but never have experienced
welcome like this.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-09-13
TRAVEL ALL
NIGHT TO GET
TO FAIRS
Governor, Fair President and
Associates to Make Fast
Time on Trip to Farming
ton and Shiprock.

In order 10 get TO the Pennington
fair In time 20 participate In a pro-
gram arranged for them. Governor
W. c. Mcdonald. President n. Il. Put
ney OF the state fair. superintendent
Ruben Perry Of the Indian school and
ID. A. Macpherson. VIII travel all
night tomorrow night In an automo-
bile. on the 1870 mile trip from Gallup
10 the san Juan. The party VIII leave
Albuquerque tomorrow on the Cali
iornia limited for Gallup. Governor
Mcdonald VIII arrive in the morning
from Deming where ne Is attending
the Luna county fair today. After
several hours spent at Gallup tho
party viii leave Ia a big touring car.
scheduled TO reach Farmington early
Wednesday morning. After a day
there they viii 20 to Shiprock, where
they will spend one day IL ms Navajo
Indian fair. They viii be present on
the famous watermelon day when IL
Is he annual custom OF sapcrintend-
ent W. T. shelton TO cut 5.0o6 water
melons for Ills guests.
ON this trip fair attendance maffera
will be looked after at Gallup while at
excursion from Farminston and Aztec
TO thu an will be completed. Details
Of the Navajo Indian exhibit also viii
be taken mp by Mr.. Perry with tins
superintendent 81 the san Juan school
and agency. The party viii return
10 Gallup by automobile. expecting 10
bo back In Albuquerque Friday night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-09-13
W. c. A. PLANS
WORK FOR THE
COMING YEAR
Expansion to End of Greater
Service Keynote of Outline
Along Which Albuquerque
Organization Is Working.

The workers of the Young Women's
Christian association IRE busy these
days planning for the needs Of Albu-
Queraue girls ana young women for
the coming year.
The local association has just about
outgruWn It's childhood days and, to-
day. stands az the threshold OF greater
fervicc ia every way 10 the commun-
its. In order 10 serve In the best way
possible. the time ~ not far distant
when the association must ask tho
citizens of Albuquerque for a larger
building fully equipped with swim
ming pooh gymnasium, rest rooms.
recreation rooms. cafeteria, etc. for
nobler pursuits of life. health, and
happiness.
The Young womon'a Christian as-
s|ociation ~ but one of the many re-
Hgious and sncial organizations that
is broadening and specializing It's
work To meet the need of service re-
vcaied oy the appalling failure, not
o' Christianity. but OF ourselves In
failing to teach Christ's plan for the
women 81 II cities.
Special emphasis Is more and more
being placed upon the membership
| and the association must become d
! democratic. unified force, projecting
its life OF Christian ideals. Christian
| gisterhuod ana Christian methods al
service into the community. ln Other
words. tho self-eXprcgsion of eact
member is made possible. Aud yet
tho negotiation has not wholly reach
cd this stage of democracy, but Gael
year % comes q little nearer 20 lts goat
because tho membership of the =. w
e. A.. Is essentially democratic, 70
aims ana activities are alike the con
Germ of an he members and the eN
preston uf membership is found b
the one word "fcrvicc."
n the young women, who ar
members ot the y. w G. A.. coul
only realize that as members of th
association they may truly help solv
some Of the social and moral cues
uous that distress them, make t'
city thcy live In better socially an
morally. thcy and many more wpul
r |ioyously take on the responsibility
for service that membership involve
Tho Young Womou's Christian as
roci1tion 10y organized as "a great si'
terhood ana IN more AN %nssocintio
than an organization, ~ Tho pow'
ll ~ the whole movement lB ita men
I bership II ~ tie controlling powo
q As In our United States government
sn II is In the association, the men
hers AZ a whole vote TO give power
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-09-13
SCHOOL BOARD To
HOLD A MEETING
TONIGHT
Grade Congestion to Be Con-
sidered; Who Will Help
Boy Stay at High Schools
Truant Officer on Job.

There viii be a meeting OF the city
school board tonight. The board VIII
consider certain cases OF congestion
la the grades, especially In the Sec
ond ward. Bids for fuel will be re-
ceived,
Next Monday marks the end OF the
period In which beginners may enter
school. All those who have not APP
pliedby that date will be barred from
admission.
The truant officer. A. f. Garland.
son.. was instructed today 90 begin his
roundup. The school board viii N
terrain ma nonsense about The truant
law. The law will be enforced. An
children between Z and "a years Of
age must go Co school. and So must
children over ~. " they are not em-
ployed.
Their is a bright and ambitious boy
az the high school who needs a bit %
kindly help II he Is TO gain an edu-
cation. A sister. a working giri, Is
the only n on whom he can depend
now for aid. and the task OF keeplns
the boy al school is too great Tor her
alone. 10 someone will give the boy
"a chance To work Tor his board ana
room he Will be able 10 stay at school.
Communicate with school superin-
tendcnt John Milne, II YOU are inter-
eated.
This will Ice n musical year ht the
high school Thefe h an orchestra OF
"a pieces and a chorus 81 d5 voices.
Miss Jennie L. Trott Is in charge OF
them. She expects great things OF
both ORGANIZATIONS.