Honolulu Republican, Volume IV, Number 492, 9 Ianuali 1902 — LIFE IN HAWAIIAN ISLES. [ARTICLE]

LIFE IN HAWAIIAN ISLES.

Walter C. Weedon Lecture* at the Y. M. C. A. in Omaha. Walter C. Weed on of Honolnlu lectured to a larg? croud at the Young Men's Christian Association auditorium in Omaha on “Hawaii, the Paradise of the Pacific." Mr Weedon’s lecture was beautifully illustrated by stereopticon views of points of interest in the Sandwich islands. By means of maps showing the location of the islands, as compared with all ports of importance in the Pacific, Mr Weedon showed that Honolulu is the key -to Oriental trade and stated that the United States fould far better spare one of its states than give up the little island of Hawaii. He declared that the islisland possessions of the United States have the finest climate in the world and stated that in seven years’ residence in Honolulu he had never known the thermometer to rise about •''9 degrees and had never known it to fall below st> degrees. "I have lived under seven different governments in Honolulu." said Mr. Weedon. “I have been intimately as sociated with the persons who have ruled the island. In spite of all that has been said of Mr. Dole. I desire to state most emphatically that he has been the islands' greatest benefactor. He is a thorough American' and a good officer."

In discussing the politics of the islands Mr. Weedon explained that there are three parties—republican, democratic and home rule. At the recent election the home rule party was in the majority. "In a year Honolulu has grown from a city of 39.000 to a city of 4.1.it00 people." said the speaker. ■ The increase of population throughout the islands has been nearly 42 per cent. No otner citv or territory can show such a tremendous growth. And yet the islands have only begun to develop."