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

disinterested and friendly, and have
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: r.. s.....
1T may not and probably win not
be immediate, but il will be much
sooner than anticipated by many, in
Guiding some of those who are most
actively participating.
The appalling and daily increasing
losses to each Of the belligerent ma
tons 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 will
be brought about by the masses of
the people. They did not precipitate
the war. but they will end it, and they
will 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 legitii
mate thrift will be given q 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-
.yincing
y 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-
fering 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.,
competent 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 unremuneratiye 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 unmistakable
and convincing language, against un-
necessary business adversely.
These have found Judgment in the
consciences Of hitherto Indifferent and
selfish men of influence and position
until all are alive to the fact that it
is k--legitimata and natafal en-
ployment of ali 7theI Utilities for produc-
tion-that is demanded And when a
sentiment becomes universal or prac-
tcally so, il is a power as irresistible
as the forces of nature.
at is understood also that many, II
not most, of the questions under dis
cussion during the last decade, which
have been claimed to be political, so
cial or moral and Ehich have caused
disruption. destruction and distrust in
business circles. have actually been
of .econoniics. They should
have been debated and decided with
out reference to effect upon, different
political parties or classes OF society.
Aid the Unemployed.
sFirst provide food and raiment and
shelter for all geo are without them
by every reasonable and proper meth
cd, and after that the advocate OF
principles that are political or social
Or moral will have a respectful and
attentive audience.
much could be said If the time and |
occasion Justified in favor of placing |
and keeping the man upon the pay
roll rather than upon the relief roll or
he Jail roll.
IF read Alright the signs of the
tines, we may look forward with
confidence to marked Improvement in
business results, perhaps not SO soon
Dr. so rapidly as we could wish, but
rs certain and as satisfactory as the
and the action of the ma
ority of the people, themselves win
permit. - -. -; 49,
with its great and increasing
wealth, its natural resources. its pro-
iuctive capacity, its location, and
With well defined and settled policy
o foster and encourage its industries,
Who can measure the future natural
growth and strength OF the United
states?
The country's Opportunity.
I'VE have the opportunity to be-
ome the leading nation of the world,
commercially and indus
rally, if we live up to the RESPONSE I
,ilitfes that circumstances have
hrust upon US.
ST we have good sense and tact. all
departments of national life cooperat-
ng in an earnest desire to promote
he best interests Of all, We shall OBJ
ain a national reputation and inffu-
nee greater than ever before possess.
d by any nation; and individual sue
ess in proper endeayor will be suffi-
lent to satisfy all reasonable desires.
"Every diligent, honest and worthy h
nember of the community may pros
- ff he rally uishdz There will he