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THE GAKDWt ISLAND TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1915,
THE GARDEN ISLAND
Issued Every Tuesday Morning
Luther Dermont Timmons
Editor
TUESDAY
MAY i8
Tour Of The Congressmen
The visit of the Congressional party was a matter of unusual
pleasure to Kauai. Our national lawmakers seemed, from the first
hoar ashore, to feel quite at home here; and, to use a familiar term,
Kauai "took to them" at once. So far as we have been able to ascer
tain, the Garden Isle "spread everything out." There was nothing
disguised or hidden, there was no shamming; our distinguished visi
tors were permitted to observe conditions as they are. That policy was
evidently recognized, and was rewarded by splendid frankneis on the
part of our guests.
And what may be hoped for as a result of the visit? Undoubtedly
the need of ft breakwater and harbor suitable for deep-water shipring
was impressed upon some of our Congressmen who had never thought
of it before perhaps had never heard of it. The project was given a
big boost ahead The interest aroused at Honolulu aud on the other
islands in the all-absorbing question of retaining the duty on sugar
received additional emphasis here, and further assurrances of support
were forthcoming.
We are quite hopeful that much good may result from the tour.
Surely Kauai enjoyed the visit, and if to that consideration the realiza
tion of some of our desires and hopes is to be added, we shall feel
that it was indeed a happy day when the Congressional party landed
upon our shores.
A United America
A characteristic of America is that although there may have been
sectional differences in the past and are frequently serious political
differences today, the country fairly springs together, as a unit, when
danper from without appears. Spain had the idea in 1898 that if the
United States declared war, the South would again rebel; and the opin
ions of Spanish newspapers to that effect inspired both the govern
tnent and people of that country with confidence and enthusiasm
Spain has put in a lot of spare time since repenting her folly on that
important point.
The same thing is happening now. Although the cloud of danger
to the nation is not even vet positive, we find the nation united and
squarely behind the President. In the face of indefinite peril there
are no longer any Democrats nor any Republicans. They are all Ameri
cans. Republican newspapers are supporting the President as strongly
as are the recognized organs of his own party; and the identical spirit
prevails throughout.
Although we all hope that nothing of a more serious nature may
come of the present misunderstanding, it is certainly a gratifying sit
uation tnat tins cnaiacteristic ot tne American people exists. It is
probably not even yet throughly understood in the world, but a few
experiences like the Spanish war and the present crisis will serve to
bring it cleaily to the front.
American sentiment is divided between the cause of the Allies and
the cause of the Teutons. That has shown itself time and again. But
as between one, or both, on the one hand and America on the other
there is no division.
Britain In The Orient
If the correspondence leading up to a settlement of the difficulties
between Japan and China ever reaches the public, it will probably be
discovered that Great Britain had most to do in bringing about
settlement of the controversy. The announcement of Sir Edward Grey in
the House of Commons some weeks ago concerning Great Britain's
policy in the Far East ws followed, it was to be distinctly noted, by
a considerable modification of the position and demands of Japan on
China.
In view of this aspect of the case, Japan will probably never be
fully cleared of the suspicien that her designs upon China were of a
very drastic character; and that she is really getting out of the maneu
ver enly a small part of the booty she was after. Whether the Mika
do's government will continue to be satisfied for long with the adjust
ment just concluded lemains to be seen; but, given the opportunity
for another haul at some future time, and without the firm restraint of
Great Britain, we are inclined to doubt that Japan would hesitate to
grasp the chance.
It is also quite likely that there was an advance understanding
letween Great Britain and the Uirited States as to just how far Japan
might go in the matter of her demands, resulting, perhaps, in the pro
tection of the larger but weaker power from even greater imposition
than she has suffered.
and the Mokihana Club are working absolutely and entirely apart,
and sometimes (although on rare occasions, be it said) at cross pur
roses. But be that as it may, it stands to reason that larger results
could be accomplished and greater good brought to the community
were the two organizations able to pull together.
The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is now less than
three months away, and we understand that at that time a number of
amendments to the present Constitution will be proposed and acted
upon. Between now and the day for that tnectinR we would like to see
this matter of a ladies' auxiliary taken up with the Mokihana Club,
and such amendments to the Constitution drawn as will make of the
Mokihana Club, (and such members as may in future be taken into
that Club, so-called) auxiliary to the Kauai Chamber of. Commerce.
Under such an arrangement the present work of the Mokihana
Club need not be changed materially, while the social and literary
features of its gatherings might go on as before. The difference
would be that it would consider and act upon questions submitted to
it by the Chamber of Commerce, or by its auxiliary or joint commit
tees; and prepare and submit such propositions as might be given
greater weight and be made more effective by the endorsement and
support of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce, on its part, would consider all pro
posals of the auxiliary, in much the same manner as one branch of
the legislature considers the bills or resolutions of the other, and act
upon the same; and would also submit to the ladies' auxiliary such
questions as might more properly belong to it or upon which opinions
or joint action might be desired or required.
On occasions, when questions of large and general import are to
be considered, joint sessions of the Chamber of Commerce and the
ladies' auxiliaiy might be held; and a joint, annual banquet-session
is thought of with relish.
In assuming its auxiliary character and functions, the present
Mokihana Club would likely find it desirable to extend its member
ship to include the wives and, perhaps, daughters of members of the
Chamber of Commerce residing in towns other than L,ihue. ihat,
too. it seems to us. would extend and augment the scope and effec
tiveness of present endeavors, and do much toward bringing us out of
our Uhue shell and our Waimea shell and promote a larger and far
more important Kauai spirit.
Let us think this over. The idea is entirely feasible, and is well
worth while. If tried for a yeat we are confident that there would
be no thought of going back to the old (the present) system.
Much praise and the thanks of the community are due the ladies
of the Mokihana Club for the most successful luncheon-entertainment
of the Congressional o a r t v and local friends at Niumalu last
Thursday noon. The function had an inspiring setting, was carried
out in a highly satisfactory manner and supplied to our visitors "first
impressions" that were helpful and important. The ladies of the
Mokihana Club are to be heartily congratulated upon the signal sue
cess of this feature oi the program.
The Civic Convention
The suggestion has been made that the booth erected at Niumalu
for the lurcheon to the Congressional party last Thursday be left where
it is until September, then to be used for sessions of the Civic Con
vention. That is not a bad idea, insofar as day sessions are concerned, but
the locality is rather out-of-the-way for night meetings. We would
suggest that the committee on arrangements plan to hold a part, or
all, ot the day meetings in that booth or pavilion, conditioned upon
the state of the weather; but arrange to have night sessions nearer the
Lihui center.
Speaking of the Civic Convention, Kauai should wake up to the
fact that that big event is now close at hand. It is time that active
preparation for it begin. We already have a committee on arrange
ment of program, and presume that it has been carrying out the work
entrusted to it by the Chamber of Commerce. There will, however,
be a need for a committee on general arrangements; and, if they can
be pi-isuaded to serve, it would be a fine idea to continue the general
committee on entertainment of the Congressional party ovei on this
work. In view of the importance of the matter, the members of that
committee would doubtless respond gladly to the task.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 22, 23 and 24,
would be good dates for the Civic Convention. Full moon will occur
on the night of the 23rd., and that part of the month should be suita
ble to business men.
A Ladies' Auxiliary
Many chambers of commerce in the east have adopted the plan of
having ladies' auxiliaries, and they find that the idea works well. It
is modern, American experience that not a few of the questions com
ing letore commercial Lodies atlect, or directly concern, the interests
of women; while all of the ordinary business handled by commercial
bodies, it will prolably be admitted, interests and concerns them to a
greater or less extent.
Since its organization the Kauai Chamber of Commerce has had
nunurous questions submitted to it that might have been the better
handled by women than by its own excellent committees. We think
right at the moment of such matters as village improvement, beautify
ing the country roads, schools, etc.; while numerous other questions
might have been dealt with in a more intelligent manner had the
Chamber been favored with the counsel and assistance of the ladies of
Kauai
In this community we have a ladies' organization known as the
Mokihana club, which is working along the lines of ladies' auxiliaries
of ch:imlers of commerce in the eastern States. The lisadvantage
of the present, local arrangement is that the Chamber of Commerce
The opening of the Dardanelles is manifest destiny. Whether it
comes as the direct result of the present war or not matters little. The
agreements as a result of which this important water-way has been re
garded for so many years as tabu to the commerce of the woTld has
long aco outlived its usefulness' and will, be the results of the war
what they may, be overridden and set aside at no distant d?te.
To show you how mean and contrary Nawiliwili bay is, the
morning of the arrival of the Congressional party its face was as placid
as that of a small lake, and its very peacefulness denied all the bad
stories spoken or written about it. The "oldest inhabitant" declared
that he had never seen the bay so smooth. Evidently Nawiliwili bay
is itself opposed to the breakwater.
The ladies committee of the Waimea side merit hearty congratu
lations on the tasty ard beautiful decorations at Waimea hall on the
occasion of the reception there to the Congressional party. The place
was transformed into a veritable dreamland of palms, ferns, tnaile,
lilies, etc.
Even the hanalei road got itself in fine shape for the tour of
the Congressional party; and the weather throughout could not have
been better had it been made to order.
Promises, like compliments, of public men may sometimes well
be taken cum grano salts.
LIHUE RECEPTION
(Continued from page 1.)
ingly, vet knowingly, so that they
weren't thrown away. With an
impressive touch of sadness in
his voice he admitted that now, for
a little while, the pendulum of
political progress had swung the
wrong way, but at lenglh it had
gone clear over as far as it was
goi.ig and was now coming back,
and soon things would be forging
ahead again as before.
Mr. Davenport, of Oklahoma,
followed with facetious references
to Kauai's need of a good harbor,
a need that he most profoundly
realized since it was with the ut
most difficulty that he got ashore
here at all. If this was a smooth
time the Lord deliver him from
ever seeing a rough one.
As to getting things for their
constituents members of Congress
were generally ready, and were al
ways tempted, t o make liberal
promises; but the trouble was they
couldn't always "deliver the
goods." He was with us heart1
and soul for that harbor, but he
couldn't guarantee that we could
get it right away. He wasn't jn
the Rivers and Harbors Committee
but if they would bring in a bill
for it he would vote for it, especi-,
ally if there vas any danger of his
ever having to land at Nawiliwili
again.
Mr. McKinley, of Illinois, fol
lowed with the assurance that he
was very closely bound to these
Islands, through the long resideuot
of a brother up on Hawaii in the
employ of Mr. Lydgate,"and from
him and his family I have come to
j know almost personally most of
I the old families on these Islands
' so that now I feel that lama
sort of brother-in-law to vou all
He thought that it was a very
commendable thing for all con
cerned that this personal meeting
had been arranged. Nothing could
be so convincing to Congress as a
first hand knowledge of conditions
Even to have seen the Islands, if
nothing more would add material
ly to the intelligent interest of
congress in tnem, and would go
far to insure that measure of at
tention that is desired. On the
other hand it would do good to see
Members of Congress in the flesh
you will see, how human they
are" he said.so that you won't ex
pect too much from them."
He wanted to speak a good word
for the Prince, whom he h a
known quite intimately all these
years, and he could give assur
once that the Prince had a taking
way with him that got things
Hawaii was the Hub for him, and
he came pretty ner making all the
rest think so too. "Stand by him
back him up, and he will do well
for vou." he added.
For the delightful qualities of
oratory the speaker of the evening
was Senator Robinson, of Arkan
sas. who made a brilliant and ring
ing speech that carried everyone
with him, and pleased everyone
immensely and then left them just
where it found them, without
making any concrete assertions or
any rash promises.
One of the interesting features
of the evening was the presence of
Jack London, the famous novelist,
who, however, is so unobtrusive
and retiring, and so averse to
i speech making that he escaped as
early as he could. Privately he
expresses himself as delighted with
the island and promises himself a
more extended visit in a few
weeks, with Mrs. London.
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ground tut once
A man in the lumbering district
of Washington writes us: i have
run twenty thousand miles and only
had valves ground once, and the
engine has run good. Have used
Zerolene all the time. It has given
the best of satisfaction." Zerolene
gives efficient lubrication in all
makes and sizes of cars under all
sorts of conditions. Dealers every
where and at all service stations or
agencies of the
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(California)
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Room with private hath
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