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Editorial
April 30, 1909
The Hawaiian Gazette
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes the monopolistic control of Matson steamers over Honolulu tourism, arguing that it deters visitors and that additional boats won't solve the issue when other steamers are ready but restricted.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
The impertinence of calling people "knockers" who condemn a system which makes tourists avoid Honolulu is almost equal to that which advocates the bringing of "100,000 tourists" with the aid of one more Matson boat. A free ride on a Matson freighter to San Francisco and back may turn the head of a callow editor, but it does not convince the public that boosting Honolulu consists of turning travel over as a monopoly to a few steamers which can not accommodate it, when there are many steamers on the route ready but not permitted to assist in carrying it all.
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Tourism Monopoly
Matson Steamers
Honolulu Boosting
Shipping Regulation
Tourist Avoidance
What entities or persons were involved?
Matson
Honolulu
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Matson Steamer Monopoly In Honolulu Tourism
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Tourism Monopoly And Boosterism
Key Figures
Matson
Honolulu
Key Arguments
Calling Critics Of The Tourism System 'Knockers' Is Impertinent
Adding One More Matson Boat Won't Bring 100,000 Tourists
Free Rides Bias Editors But Don't Convince The Public
Boosting Honolulu Shouldn't Mean Monopolizing Travel To A Few Inadequate Steamers
Other Ready Steamers Are Not Permitted To Help