Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-26

SEE BUSY DAYSAS
VISIT NEARS END

Honolulu Is preparing to bid aloha
te the members of the visiting con-
gressional party: But another day re-
mains for the distinguished visitors In
which they may cast one more fond
lock over the land which they have
been viewing for the past three
weeks and which during that time has
found a place in their hearts next TO
that occupied by their ewn constitu-
eucies; And that one last day will be
spent in rest, with the exception of the
AID Club luncheon at the Young hotel
which will be attended by the mem
bers in a body. 1t Will be at the
luncheon that the formal and official
alohas will be exchanged between the
residents of the islands and the note.
worthy visitors although the informal
and real goodbye will be waved to
the party by Hunolulans from the dock
when the steamer bearing the party
draws away Wednesday morning on
the long journey back to the main
land. -
This morning the members Of the
party visited the Pearl Harder Naval
station and In the afternoon were en-.
tertained at garden party at the
home Of R. Moroi, eensul-general for
Japan to Hawaii. r..
This evening they will be present
at the Laniakea to witness and take
part in the unveiling Of the bust Of
the late Jack London and also to
speak at the Pan-Paciffc club dinner.
During the weekend the members
of the congressional party have been
exceedingly busy. On Saturday trip
around the island was made In auto.
mobiles and IN the evening grand
patriotic rally open to the public was
held In the Capitol building grounds.
It was an open-alr meeting and the
first opportunity for the general
public to hear the oongressmen's
views on the war. Delegate Kalania.
naole introduced the speakers to the
gathering. Senator Thompson Of Kau'
sas was the first speaker, Opening
with remarks of appreciation of the
way In which the visiting party had
been SO cordially received here, he
launched into his topic Of war by strik-
ing the patriotic note. He declared
that the United States would do more
than any other nation when it came
to writing the terms Of peace, for It
was to make peace secure that the
United States entered the conflict.
Representative Allen T. Treadway
OF Massachusetts, who followed, dis
cussed the issues confronting the
people and expressed his ad-
miration Of the loyalty and patriotism
which the congressional party found
in Hawaii 5000 miles from the ma
tional capital. In his opinion congress |
should give Hawaii home rule, he
said.
Representative Henry W. Temple of
Pennsylvania said that the visit had
been an instructive one for the party |
and would quicken their thoughts
whenever the territorial problems |
came up before them in congress.
Representative John Arthur Elston
Of California gave. a rousing speech |
with patriotism. IF need
be-" he said, Eve will have a gun on
every foot of the American sector in |
France and if need be we will blast |
our way to the Rhine and across it.
We are going right up to the hilt!
We will never show the yellow
leather"
Representative Benjamin F. Welty |
Of Ohio was both serious and humor-
BUS in his discourse. Representative
Of Michigan who followed |
spoke briefly on the war. The meet
ing closed with three cheers, led by
Secretary Raymond c. Brown Of tbs
chamber Of commerce. ..-.
On Sunday morning the members
attended church and were formally en-.
tertained at luncheon Sunday noon by
Prince Kalanianaole at his home at
After luncheon many motor.
ed out to DR.. c. B. Cooper's home.
On Tuesday evening the final en-.
will be rendered the party |
and that by the Chinese United So
ciety in the form of an elaborate Chi
nese dinner which will include every |
thing from birds nest soup to hum.
ming bird tongue salad,