SPYING OUT THE LAND.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1995, 28 February 1914, Page 6

SPYING OUT THE LAND.

HAWAII DELEGATES. - THEIR FRIENDS COMINC HERE. (By l£legraph.--Special Correspondent.) Auckland, February 27. ■A remarkablo mission has brough? two farmers from Hawaii to New Zealand. A number of Europeans in'the Sandwich Islands liavo formed an association with tho object of ascertaining whether this part of tho world affords moro favourable conditions for their industry, and have taken tho practical measuro of sending two'of their number to mnko, personal investigations. The two delegates are Messrs. Gustar Kretzschmar and W. 'lVardohlo Beoff. The former is president of the Hawaiian Agricultural Association. Tho reasons and the purpose of the unusual enterprise were explained by Mr. Krotzsmar, last evening. All' the members of tho association aro farmers and property' holders in. Hawaii, and citizens of the United States of America, and they, claim to bo experienced agriculturists and law-abiding, healthy, and strong /men. Most of them were bom in Galicia (Austria). Mr. Kretzschmar himself is- a German. f

Why They Want to Come, "Oriental immigration has populated tho Islands, • and increased to such overwhelming proportions," ho said, "that n'o matter how beautiful the country may bo otherwise tho' cost of living has risen, and wages have been reduced to starvation level by tho competition of Asiatics so that we aro lio longer able to see clearly ahead. So far we have been able to ascertain New Zealand has no such drawbacks," said Mr. Kretzschmar in a farewell address to his association. "It is a white man's country. Its climate is moro vigorous, and all cereals and vegetables grow to better perfection." Though he had then no personal knowledge of New Zealand he has been delighted at finding that his anticipations have been fully realised. Since they arrived at Auckland a fortnight ago the two delegates havo earnestly pursued their undertaking. _ Furnished with a, letter of introduction, they havo interviewed the Prime Minister, and have been given his assurance that tho party of farmers with their familiss will bo welcomed in New Zealand, and given assistance in' establishing themselves.