The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-07-09

lHNDbfNENTINC1 on the campaign being in
~ aiignfatsd, In the Philippine Islands for the
intensive cultivation OF the castor bean With view
to Supplying oil to the United States III its aero
plane constfuction program, the Manila Daily
Bulletin says editorially: 1' * " !, Z.
= From the planting Of tangan beans on large
scale in the PHILIPPINES to aiding in bringing about
victorious conclusion Of this war for democracy
and the Preservation OF the fights Of the weak ma
tons, may at first sight, seefii like far cry; yet
II Is very probable that the people of these islands
can do more toward bringing about such de-
sfable result by planting great quantities of these
beans than BY any Other means within their power
> IL Is an opportunity of rendering most valuable
assistance to the American cause and at the same
time adding greatly to the wealth and. prosperity
Of the Islands There is a growing belief that the
decisive battles of this must be fought in the
air. 4 4 he United States is constructing huge
squadron of aeroplanes for that purpose One Of
the most essential needs for this squadron Is castor
oil fot lnbficating the complex machinery Of these
| J.. iThsaahaan-tangsn, Or, castor plant can be
grown iai parts Of the philippines, and is hardy
enough To thrive on land which cannot be used for
the growing Of ordinary crops It natures quick
~ and the beans be gathered for market with
In few ftfonths atet the seed is planted. 1t is an
deal crop lot the Philippines, giving quick re-
TURNS and finding Already market The oil from
Ithese beans is greatly in demand and the demand
lis constantly Increasing. T.. - -,
One of the largest Oil plants in the Philippines
has already inauguratedsa campaign for a. greater
cultivation Of these plants. and has offered to fur
nis Seed and buy all the beans that can be grown
This will be help in Relocating the people regard
ing the cultivation and value Of this easily grown
crop. The government proposes to bring in a
IL.
ands and distribute them through the bureau of
agriculture as part Of the food campaign.
The United States needs one million gallons of
oil for its aetoPlane squadron alone, and there is
waiting market for many millions more. The
resident commissioners at Washington have issued
an appeal to the Filipino people to help furnish
the needed supply by more extensive and inten-
sve cultivation Of the tangan- tangan plant
throughout the islands, and in this way help win
the war for democracy and the preservation of the
rights OF the weaker nations.
THEFT appeal should meet with ready response
on the part of the people, not only for the patriotic
and laudable reasons given by their representa-
lives at Washington, but also for economic rea-
sons. Without in any way interfering with their
regular food crops, they will be able to add greatly
to the wealth of the country by the extensive cul-
tivation Of the tangan-tangan plant on the land
that would otherwise lie idle and be unproductve
1t is an opportunity of increasing the prosperity
OF the islands by doing a patriotic work that
should not be neglected. Tangan-tangan planted
now can be converted into money before next June
the more beans planted, the more money next
year. The5oil extracted from the plants cultivated
and raised In the Philippines before that time will
help in fighting the battles for greater democracy
and the preservation OF the rights of weaker ma
tons. II is cause worthy Of every effort on the
part Of the people Of the Philippine Islands
I --Ywaa-