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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1906
Page
6
The prospectus for the proposed Hilo Pineapple Company outlines a profitable pineapple venture with lessons from experimental plantings. L A Andrews led the promotion, discussing ideal plant density, costs, and the plan to start with about 20 acres, seeking local subscriptions and possible outside capital to form a cannery by mid March.
Washington reports the Hawaiian delegation urged a refunding bill and a 75 percent revenue grant to the Territory. Hepburn backed fortifications for defense and leprosy aid. Lloyd questioned the funds, Webb supported passage, Powers opposed. Also notes lighthouse notices for Ka Lae and Kea hole, and Molokai leper settlement. Manila China mobilization. British sugar tax. King Edward VII speech.
Acting Governor A L Atkinson, president of the Board of Immigration, said he did not act as an agent for planters. The discussion focused on whether to recruit Azorean immigrants and require fee simple home lots for migrants. The board adjourned without a decision, planning another meeting as planters seek a more uniform action. The Planters Association has $300,000 to assist Azorean immigration, while the acting governor warned the board not to be an annex of the Planters Association. In Honolulu, the Advertiser reports War Department General Order No. 21 setting parts of Diamond Head and Punchbowl for military reservations, signed by Theodore Roosevelt.
The company schedules trains from Hilo Station via Railroad Wharf to Olaa and Puna, aligning with the Steamship Kinas arrival to run through to Puna and stop at Pabou.
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