The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1920-06-11
THE ISSUE HAWAII is FACING

A Maui Japanese left for Japan this week after residing here for
80 years. Two of his sons, born in the Islands, left with him with the
avowed purpose of serving their time in the Japanese army. Fhey are
obeying the call of the Mikado, Notwithstanding the fact that they are
American citizens by birth. Is this a straw which shows the way the
wind is blowing? At least there is a lot of food for thought in this
incident, which is by no means unique.
But on the other hand probably every one in Hawaii knows of in
stances of the opposite character-Japanese or Japanese-born residents
who arc without doubt Americans in thought and allegiance-and it is
a matter of common knowledge that the lot of these independent spirits
at present not an easy one. They deserve all the sympathy and as
sistance that can be given them.
1t is hard for the American mind to appreciate what these per
sons have sacrificed for their convictions, because the japanese social
only cut themselves off from any support of their own race, but IN some
instances have also brought down social ostracism and other hardship.
upon those who happen to be near of kin, not only here in the Islands
but back in Japan as we'll. Native born Americans must make it their
first duty to see that these Americans of foreign stock are not made
to suffer martvrdom for their loyalty. There is no question that there
is persecution going on right incur midst, and it is known that some of
our foreign born adherents are suffering in their business enterprises
to the verge of bankruptcy. Some definite, concrete means of remedy
ing this condition must be found. 1t oH not do to merely SymbGtFise
0oh the victimS.
There has been some very straight talk recently on the situation
here in Hawaii. This is what we must have if we are to preserve te'
Americansm of the Islands and stem the tide of an alien civilization.
Carthy, Delegate Kalananaole, and others have stated the situation
pretty clearly to members of the Congress, which should bring us needed
support. The federal school survey shows us definitely where we must
stand on the language school question. The American Legion is point
ing the way and aggressivey taking the lead for the real Amencaniza-
ton of the territory. The church organizations are in line; and even
big business" has put aside selfish interests for patriotic cooperation.
A lot of the f~ainthearted, selfish, and peace-at-any-pric slackers
would have us lie down on the job-cal ourselves whipped, and ask
for some kind of a commission form of government from Washington
to rule here as over an alien possession. Such a course is unworthy
an American. The fight has just well started and it will not be owe
until we admit defeat. When we m ready to say we are whipped, at
will be time for every real American to get out of the country.
But the immediate demand is for united effort on the part of 'not
only every group of citizens in the Islands, but of every individ' as
well. When the legislature meets in special session next fall I vail
must be prepared to show an unboken front for 100 percent Anne dcan-
ism; and we must then keep Our line intact until we have gMr ed our
ultimate objective.