The Hawaiian gazette., 1916-05-12
JAPANESE EDITORS
ALL SAY BANzAI
Island VernacuIar Press Unite In
Expressions of Satisfaction
At Wage Boost

Every japanese newspaper in the
Islands expresses satisfaction at the in
creased wage announced by the Hawa-
iinn Sugar Planters Association. As
soon as the decision was announced In
Honolulu, the Pacific News, a Japanese
weekly in this island, which had con.
sistently advised patience and reliance
upon the good intention of the planters.
Immediately sent the news by wireless
to the Kauai ShinpO, Maui Shimbun.
HilO -SbinpO, Hawaii Mainichi, Hawaii
Times, The Kajan and The Shinsekai.
The Shinsekai, n scmi-weekly of Hilo
has been the first to champion the
cause Of the plantation wOrkmen in
their agitation for an, advanced emol.
ument and had given much of its space
to the discussion.
When the wireless arrived from the
Pacific News the Shinsekai issued
special edition of twenty pages, all
devoted to discussion of the wage mat
ter, its leading article giving the wire
less news and containing editorial con-
grhtulation for the labOrers and praise
for the ieOnciliatory attitude which the
Pacific News had taken on the general
subject.
Laborers Like II 'f. a"t ""
It accepted cheerfully then, the pre-
diction of the Honolulu paper, that the
planters would give reasonable consid-
Grafton to the demands of the work.
men. In part the Shinsekai said:
"The attitude taken by the planters
surely will satisfy the laborers, OF
course it is just what the planters
should do for the laborers, to tell the
truth, we. did not anticipate such
prompt action on their part, not an in.
crease so reasonable, especially the pro
posal' granting payment of bonus
predating from April /. t-, "#
"This evidently shows the planters
sincerity and sympathy for their EN-
plOyes. They are. to be congratulated
too, for it spells peace to the industry
in Hawaii. An industry of any kind
can assure its development and prosper.
ity in no more certain manner than
by creating full sympathy between en-
ployers and employees, thus making GER
tain the diligence and good feeling Of
the latter toward the former" -ss
Banzai Everybody ts
The Maui Shimbun, published at
Wailuku, displayed the wireless news
from Honolulu on its front page, using
its largest type and adding the follow
ing three sentences: 'rt.
"Banzai for the planters, who have
shown their broadmindednes and gen.
crosby by taking a sincere attitude
toward their laborers. y
"Banzai for the laborers, who were
patient in their demands, relying upon
the sincerity Of the planters even in
the face Of the financial difficulties
caused by the present high cost of liv.
ing.
"Banzai for the papers which urged
the necessity of the increase, represent
ing the voice of the people, which at
last has been answered"
Friendship and Prosperity
The Kauai Shinpo said: = u
Though complete details are not
known yet here, we are willing to be-
leve that the planters latest action
is to be very generous. The prompt
action and reasonable increase promis-
ed by President Bottomley will guar
nntNe closer friendship between Japan
Csc laborers and their employers, and
greater prosperity for the industry Of
the isla nds. - .HN
Similar sentiment was expressed by
the Hawaii Mainichi. Hawaii Times,
lIilo Shinpo and The Kajan. ~