Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-05

I comprehend on what basis such a be
| lief can reasonably rest, and therefore
| IL Is difficult to reason about H. 7
| seems to rest upon the idea that II
we are feeble and weak In action. We
Will be strong and persuasive In coun
sci; that by ayowedly neglecting te
| prepare 10 protect our rights we viii
be the better able TO secure their pro
lection by appeal, by arbitration, or
by argument This is not so in any
analogous case, saving only that In
which the patronizing recognition Of
weakness induces the strong to alb
stain from assaulting the weak In
al other instances he who has taken
up his burden in a manly way, has
seen his duty and has done IL, is the
one who realizes the necessity of JUS.
rtice. insists upon its being melted out
to- others. and secures Il for himself.
No one need have the slightest feaI
that orr voice for peaceful settlement
OK the quarrels of nations will receive
any the less attention because We
stand for the right and are prepared
to maintain It at any proper cost. On
the contrary. the voice OF such a one
Is always listened to and usually con.
trolls
Approach From Wrong End
There will be some who approach
the subject from the wrong end, and
who, by failing 10 take the proper
steps, fail to reach the proper conelu-
sion. without any accurate knowledge
of the causes, they will point to the
aggregate of cost; and by failing to
consider the necessity Of mourning the
cost, they will fail to appreciate its
necessity. Primarily 1t Is true that
when a matter is considered from the
standpoint OF responsibility, no one
hasa right to count the cost. An in
diyidual or a nation who has under,
taken responsibility or duty must
measure up to IL in the fullest spirit
Of self.sacrifice. But without neces-
sity OF resorting to such radical con-
siderations, It Is. obvious that any nee
essarys cost of government is not only
justifei but imperative. The first con.
sidtratious therefore, should be, has
the nation a responsibility and duty
In this respect II; it has, what IS
necessary In order that IL should take
the means commensurate with such
duty or responsibility? Secondly.
what is the. proper cost Of taking such
means? And thirdly. how shall we
secure that which supplies the means ?
In this connection II is essential to
keep certain things constantly in mind.
In countries where the service of the
Is required by the nation in
the same way that his money is re-
CURED of him by taxation, the cost to
the nation is minimized and is largely
occasioned by the purchase of material
supplies. 1t is likewise true that the
standard of living is much higher In
this country than elsewhere; that rent
fuel, clothing, food and other neces-
saries OF life are higher, just as wages
and salaries are, 1T should also be re.
nembered that the vast territory and
lie small. number Of. troops therein
increase the cost of transportation
here overlits cost elsewhere to a very
great amount. Comparisons between
he cost Of a military establishment
n this country and in any other coun-
~, are not only useless but harmful
INA misleading If they fail to.take into
account and accurately determine the
sffect ;of the matters Just referred to
ipcn the totals In the respective ma
ions concerned.
sebplef Rely on Patriotism. 81.
Any present consideration Of the sub.
Iect Of military policy requires. US to
at. this time. the people
II the country believe that safe re-
lancet can be placed upon their pa
and that Ii Is not necessary
q resort TO compulsory requirements
d provide assurance for the nations |
safety
Having gone through the necessary
process Of clearing the way for true |
fision and correct consideration, we
ZONE to the specific recommendation
the proper policy to be
Idopted.
This nation has risen and prospered |
n q way that, even to- as. who lack |
seems marvellous, and In |
! way which future history will record
is unprecedented and almost inexplica- |
,la The earth f,f otir domain In 6llad