The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-01-06
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Commercial aO6ertisrr,
SATURDAY. JANUARY c
The Coming Elections.


prevailed among the people as to the election Of
Representatives. This has resulted very natu-
rally from the rude shock which the nation ex-
perienced at that time in the theory Of C~onstitu-
tional Government in which it lad been educated.
The first and natural conclusion that the native
mind arrived at from the doings of 1864 was,
thar Notwithstanding the free Constitution given
them by Kamehameha the Good, and which had
for a period of twelve years proved to be q boon
and a blessing to the country, yet it could be
wiped from existence in a moment at the behest
of an irresponsible Ministry-and if that, why
not any and all other rights and safeguards be
equally subject to the caprice or interests Of the
Kings advisers? And from this has resulted the
feeling of apathy that has been SO perceptible.
What matters it, the people ask, who we send to
represent US in the Legislature now? The Min
listers are bound to nave their own way, IN spite
OF US or Of any measures our members may pro-
pose. And we must confess, when we look at
the matter squarely, they are not far wrong in
these conclusions. At best, the most consolidated
and determined opposition that can be brought
to bear against the Ministry and their adherents
in the one-house Legislature, will result only in
prolOnging debate and giving the appearance ola
struggle which exists no longer than is deemed
necessary to create the appearance. 1t needs no
prophets ken to tell which side will probably
win in all important questions.
Thus it was only last week that the qualified
electors of Honolulu, whose public spirit should
be most wakeful, bestirred themselves sufficiently
to call a public meeting for the purpose of choos-
ing candidates for the Legislature, the election
for which is so close at hand. The attendance
was small, principally owing to the causes we
have mentioned, and partly perhaps because a
more general and longer notice Of the intended
meeting had not been given. The result however
of the meeting was the nomination, r1UG rOce, of
four candidates, three foreigners and one native.
There was however little or no enthusiasm mani
tested, and no one appeared to have had the fore
thought to propose a platform of principles or
measures, upon which a feeling of interest might
have been aroused. Another meeting Will
soon be held, at the same place, when it is prob
able that the candidates nominated will be called
upon to state their views upon the principal
questions that are likely to be brought before
the next session Of the Assembly.
The following are the names of the candidates
for this district. SO far
Mr.. A. Francis Judd, is a we'll known young
idhJ yer VI iiiiS Cllyg VIII N " Xix Diob wv VI
South Konn, Hawaii. in the session of 1862.
He makes a good working member and may be
termed a conservative.
Mr.. c. j.. Lyons has represented the District
of South Kohala for several successive sessions,
and has generally been found in the opposition,
though his independence has been so marked
that on some questions he has stood alone.
Mr.. j. o. Carter appears for the first time as
candidate for Legislative hOnors. In politics he
may be fairly termed a radical, strong in his
convictions, and equally strong and persistent in
his advocacy of his views. He was prominent in
the debates ON the labor question some two gears
ago, taking sides against the Ministry, and should
he be elected we may anticipate some lively and
interesting discussions in the Assembly.
Mr.. u. Poll, is the only native candidate on
the ticket, and some surprise has been expressed
at this. But the three foreigners are all well
known and popular among the natives from
childhood, and in fact, considered in the same
light as their own people. Mr.. Poll is an ex-
tremcly intelligent young Hawaiian, educated at
Lahainaluna, and appears for the first time in
public life.
So far, we have heard of no nominations on
the Ministerial side, in this city, but learn that
q LlCkcI ls III cOuEse OF IFcHlIdliOH- IL lOu
be a strong one and we'll engineered, to defeat
that of the Independents.
From the other districts of the islands, but
little note of preparation is heard for the cleo
tions. The repeated failure of great expecta-
tons - of public improvements, joined with the
causes we have above alluded to, altogether COM
bined have intensified the general apathy. Self
nominated candidates, and those whose names
are f~urtively put forward by their personal friends,
are however, as thick as blaek-berries. Thus for
Honolulu in addition to the regular ticket above
mentioned, we hear the names of W. Z. Jones,
lE. II. Boyd, W. A. Kiba, f. Kalaauao, j.
Aoanauli, D.. Kahanu. j. Kahai, as candidates.
sThe following are spoken of as candidates in the
other districts throughout the group:
KOolaupoko-C. II. Judd, j. a. Cummins, j.
Kaanapa, E. II. Boyd.
KoolauIoa-J. L. Naili, w. H. Uaua, j.
Kupau, Rev. II. Kauaihilo, S. G. Wilder.
WaIalua-S. NJ. Naukana, n. j. Kaiaikawaha,
Rev. j. n. Paikuli.
Eva and Waianae-J. Komoikehuehu, Rev.
4. Kaoliko.
Hanalei-D. Kaukaha, P. Palohau, II. j.
Wana.
Koloa and Lihue-W. H. Rice, Plus Koakanu,
d. b. Mahoe.
Waimea-J. H. Kapumai, j. Kamalenui, j.
Kauai, Aukai.
MOLOKAI AND LANAI.
D. W. Kaiue, S. Kahoohalahala, Nazareta, R.
/ Newton, Kaluapihaole. D. Kamaiopili, j. Alapai.
MAUI.
Lahaina-A. Makekau, j. o. Kawehe, W.
HanaikI, D.. Kahaulelio, j. W. Keawehunahala,
L. Reliipio.
Kaanapali-J. A. Nahaku, A. Kaukau, 5. NJ.
/ p. Kaleo, @. b. Kalaaukane.
Wailuku-Lonoaea. L. w. Papalimu, II. Kui-
helani, NJ. Kenloha, n. Kepoikai, W. H. Kaau-
wal, J. Napela, W. P. Kahale.
Makawao-P. Nui, j. Kapule, G. W. Ukumea,