finally, it appeared that the plans had outgrown the normal scope of the Young Men's Christian Association, it dropped the control and without protest or criticism allowed the Institute to become a self-governing body. Any idea of Christian propaganda, which was somewhat prominent in the earlier stages of the evolution of the Institute, was wholly dropped. In the final printed statement which was issued by the Central Executive Committee the name is given as, "INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC RELATIONS (Originally called 'Conference on Problems of the Pacific Peoples.')" It is stated that "The Institute will be self-governing." The membership in the Institute was to be by invitation and limited to twenty men and five women from each of the following: Australia, Canada, China, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, and continental United States. In addition to the members, a number of associates were to be appointed from the several countries who would be allowed to attend the meetings, but not participate in the discussions. In order that the first days might be definitely arranged the Central Executive Committee prepared the program for June 30th, July 1st and 2nd. This avoided initial confusion, and yet allowed the Institute to make its own decisions as to what it wished to discuss and how. This seemed the best arrangement to assure an orderly procedure and yet realize the idea of a self-governing Institute. As a further step in the same direction the Central Executive Committee decided that a Committee on Organization should be constituted by the election of one of its members by each of the several regional groups. This committee was to meet just prior to the opening of the Institute, decide on the form of organization, and nominate the officers to man it. The Central Executive Committee appointed a number of sub-committees from its own membership and other interested persons to attend to the various details. Executive Committee: Frank C. Atherton, A. L. Dean, Tasuku Harada, S. C. Lee, Galen R. Weaver, Chas. F. Loomis. Finance Committee: L. Tenney Peck, John Waterhouse, Clarence H. Cooke. Publicity Committee: Riley H. Allen, Chairman. Entertainment Committee: Arthur A. Hauck, Chairman; Mrs. K. Eddy, Leroy Blessing, Miss Elnora Sturgeon, Mrs. John P. Erdman, Jack Slade, L. R. Howland, J. L. Putnam, Scott Brainard. Daily Meditation Committee: Galen R. Weaver, Chairman. Community Meetings: L. R. Killam. Editorial Committee: Galen R. Weaver, Chairman. Program Committee: A. L. Dean, Chairman. Race Survey Committee: Romanzo Adams. An important decision was reached in accepting the offer of the Punahou Schools to use its campus and buildings for the Institute and to house the members together in the dormitories. It was believed that two weeks of intimate fellowship would be an important factor in securing the right spirit in the work of the Institute. The budget of the Institute of Pacific Relations was $75,000. Of this $25,700, was raised in Hawaii; $21,825 in the mainland of the United States (the mainland of the United States pledged $25,000 and expects to raise this amount before the end of 1925); the remaining $25,000 was raised in the other countries which participated in the Institute. The donors from the United States included the following: John D. Rockefeller, Jr., $10,000; World Peace Foundation, $5,000; Bernard M. Baruch, $1,000; Lee Higginson Co., $1,000; Wallace M. Alexander, $1,000; Alva B. Johnson, International General Electric, Seattle Committee, Thos. W. Lamont, Mrs. Emmons Blaine, Beatty B. Williams, Henry M. Robinson, Reuben B. Hale. Friends in China who contributed included the following: Chincheng Bank, Bank of Communication, Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, Admiral Tsai Tingkan, Hon. Shen Jui Lin, Commercial Press, Hon. Yeh Kung Cho, Mr. Hsu Ching Yu. Japan contributed about $11,500, but the names of the individual contributors are not available as this is written. Other substantial amounts were raised in other countries. THE INSTITUTE Because of the steamer schedules it was inevitable that some of the members arrived some time prior to the opening of the sessions. A number of informal meetings in preparation were held under the leadership of Mr. Jay A. Urice. By the morning of June 30th practically all of the members had reached Honolulu and the opening session was held that afternoon. After the opening addresses the Committee on Organization presented its report. The following officers were elected: Ray Lyman Wilbur, Chairman; Frank C. Atherton, Vice-Chairman; L. Tenney Peck, Treasurer; J. Merle Davis, Executive Secretary; Chas. F. Loomis, Executive Secretary. An Executive Committee was appointed as follows: R. L. Wilbur, Chairman; F. C. Atherton, Vice-Chairman; H. D. Hall, John Nelson, S. T. Wen, M. Sawayanagi, Hugh Cynn, J. B. Gow, C. Benitez, G. H. Blakeslee, George G. Wilson. Subsequently the Executive Committee made the following appoint ments: Galen R. Weaver, Editorial Secretary; Herbert E. Gregory, Chairman Findings and Publication Committee; A. L. Dean, Chairman, Committee on Permanent Organization; Geo. H. Blakeslee, Chairman, Program Committee; Jay A. Urice, Assistant to Chairman of Program Committee. As indicated by the daily programs given below, the sessions of the Institute were almost wholly devoid of business. The Executive and Program Committees and the Secretariat attended to the details of running the Institute. This volume constitutes the report of the Committee on Findings and Publication. The Committee on Permanent Organization had two meetings. It was the opinion of the Committee that the Institute should become a permanent organization, and that it should have a permanent secretariat. Three sub-committees were appointed: on the purpose and scope of the Institute; on the form of permanent organization; and on finances. The recommendations of these sub-committees as approved by the Executive Committee and adopted by the Institute follow: A. Sub-committee on Purpose and Scope: The Institute of Pacific Relations is a body of men and women deeply interested in the Pacific area, who meet and work, not as representatives of their Governments, or of any other organizations, but as individuals in order to promote the well-being of the peoples concerned. The scope of the work of the Institute and the means to be employed in that work will be determined largely by its form of organization and the extent of its financial support. Its main efforts will be devoted to collecting and elucidating the facts of international significance, which, by their influence in guiding public opinion, may assist constructively, the development of the countries concerned; to urging the improvement of legal and administrative procedure where present methods tend to hinder international harmony and good feeling; and directly to promoting international friendship by personal association and by the study of economic, educational, social, political, moral and religious conditions with a view to their improvement. The Institute aims to keep its work practical, so that it may be of direct service in the removal of difficulties in international relations and in the promotion of constructive measures of assistance. Scientific investigations of questions that may be purely academic for the present, although ultimately of vital importance, as for example, the biological and social effects of race intermixture or the best means of financing countries in need, are to be undertaken so far as financial resources permit. In all of its work, the Institute will cooperate with other organizations of similar purpose, so as to achieve the best and most far-reaching results. B. Sub-Committee on Form of Organization: 1. That a temporary organizing Committee, consisting of Messrs. F. C. Atherton, Y. Tsurumi, S. T. Wen, John Nelson and R. L. Wilbur, with power to fill vacancies in its personnel, be set up to organize a permanent Institute of Pacific Relations, subject to the general principles set out below. 2. The chief activity of the Institute and the power of appointing officers should reside in periodical (preferably Biennial) Conferences. 3. The first council of the Institute shall be nominated by the Temporary Organizing Committee mentioned above and shall hold office until the next meeting of the Institute. Thereafter, each Conference shall elect a Council to hold office for the ensuing period. 4. A permanent central secretariat, and, if practicable, a Research Director, shall work under the direction of the Council, which shall also publish bulletins, bibliographies, etc., organize research committees, call the conferences and generally act as a clearing-house. 5. The Council of the Institute, when appointed, shall organize groups with the object of conducting research, selecting members of the conferences, and generally forwarding the purposes of the Institute. C. Sub-Committee on Finance: 1. Resolved, that an endeavor be made to secure Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) per annum for five (5) years as an administrative budget for carrying on the Institute and that there should be provision for additional campaigns for funds for future meetings based on the experience of this Institute. 2. Resolved, that the Council be empowered to receive funds for research work approved of by the Council. It was voted that until the "Temporary Organizing Committee" should have provided the permanent organization the Central Executive Committee of Hawaii, which had functioned before the Institute met, should manage the affairs of the Institute. DAILY PROGRAMS Tuesday, June 30, 1925. 3:00 P. M.-Public Session. Opening Addresses: Address of Welcome-Hon. W. R. Farrington, Governor of Territory of Hawaii. Address of Welcome-F. C. Atherton, Chairman, Central Executive Committee. Address on the Scope and Purpose of the Institute-A. L. Dean, ViceChairman, Central Executive Committee. 4:00 P. M.-Executive Session for Institute Business. Report of the Committee on Organization and Nominations made by L. T. Chen. Election of Officers. 8:00 P. M.-Reception at Washington Place by Governor and Mrs. Farrington. All Members and Associates of the Institute and invited guests from Honolulu. Wednesday, July 1, 1925. 8:15-8:30 A. M.-Daily Meditation. 9-11 A. M.-Forum Session: Opening Statements: 1. For Australia by S. H. Roberts. 4. For Canada by John Nelson. 5. For New Zealand by J. B. Condliffe. 2-4 P. M.-Forum Session: Opening Statements (continued) : 6. For Korea by Hugh Cynn. 7. For Japan by M. Sawayanagi. 8. For the Philippines by Conrado Benitez. 7:30-9 P. M.-Forum Session: Discussion of opening statements. Thursday, July 2, 1925. 8:15-8:30-A. M. Daily Meditation. 9-11 A. M. Round Table No. 1: Topic-Application of the teachings of Jesus, Buddha, and Confucius to the problems of modern inter-racial and international relations. Chairman, T. Harada. Round Table No. 2: Topic-Development of the natural resources of China. Chairman: K. C. Leebrick. 2-4 P. M.-Round Table No. 3: Topic-The belief in racial superiority, its causes and consequences. Chairman: L. T. Chen. |