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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
1
Waterhouse reports Cuba is thriving amid hot weather and widespread cane fields. He notes irrigation challenges and mud hindering work on plantations, with warnings that continued rains may affect production.
A dispute over wages and layoffs at Kahuku plantation ends with fifty Japanese employees to be discharged while the balance may remain until the wage question is settled. Manager Adams states policy to abandon unprofitable fields and notes the plantation will continue to dispense with labor after harvest.
Mr KD Tenney manager of Castle and Cooke spoke on labor situations. He cited Japanese wage data, noting average monthly earnings around 21.80 dollars for workers, with contract rates varying by task. He argued plantation system provides housing, medical care, schools, and church support, and called for wage standards aligning with industry norms to ensure fair earnings.
A camp meeting result shows all fifty Japanese workers favor payment and discharge. The Planters' Association press notes intensified strike tensions, with rumors of Flautation interests holding firm and influential planters seeking resolution. London’s Mr. Jack London narrative linked to Gnark abandonment appears in a letter to Dr. Goodhue for Saturday publication.
The Senate adopted the Finance Committee sugar duties matching the House bill system. Maple sugar four cents per lb, glucose sugar one and a half cents, and cane sugar twenty percent ad valorem. Several refiners protest claims of control by the Sugar Trust accused of defrauding the government on import duties.
Four more suspects linked to a brutal assault were arrested yesterday afternoon by High Sheriff Henry and are being held in the county jail awaiting trial. Names listed include Nitunt, Kunbira, any Wate, and Glieht, with ongoing concern over further charges and possible murder attempt. Continued on Page 2.
Hirney Joy receives a proposed $800 wage from the Boston Nationals, but officials have not yet decided. The portrait mentions advancing plans and that Joy might stay abroad or move to the mainland if the offer is not worthwhile.
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