Letter from Assistant Secretary of the Interior Dale Doty to Charles S. Murphy, with Attachment

OF the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON 25, D.C. Confidential OCT 11 1950 My dear Mr. Murphy: Enclosed are two drafts of informal statements which the Pres- ident might consider making when he stops in Hawaii en route and back from his meeting with General MacArthur. I am 1so enclosing general informational material on Hawaii which the President may find of interest. You may wish to pass on to the President the following suggestions and information regarding the Hawaii phase of his trip. This will be the second Presidential visit to Hawaii in the history of the Territory, the first being the trip made by President Roosevelt in 1934. The people of the Territory have great respect for the Presi- dency, and the occasion of President Truman's visit will be a historic event in the life of the community. It is therefore hoped that the President will find it possible to identify himself with the civilian life of Hawaii during his brief visit. Territorial Officials: RECORDS the Governor--Ingram M. Stainback. His term of office ended August 23, 1950. It is our understanding that action on the question of his reappointment will be withheld until the Congress has acted on the statehood enabling legislation. Secretary of Hawaii--Cren E. Long. Long is campaign manager for the Democratic candidate for Delegate, Col. William B. Cobb. The Presidential party might well look to Oren Long for advice on local political contacts. He is a unifying influence in the local Democratic Party and holds the respect of Republican leaders. Delegate--Joseph R. Farrington, Republican candidate for reelection. Issues in Delegate Race. Statehood is not an issue. Both candidates strongly support statehood. Farrington questions Cobb's ability to represent the Territory properly since Cobb has only re- sided in Hawaii for a few years. Cobb contends that a Democratic Delegate will be better able to get the support for measures needed by Hawaii from a Democratic Administration and Congress.