The Hawaiian gazette., 1876-08-30

made another attempt to have the bill brought
before the Senate but was defeated, his motion
failing to receive the necessary two thirds
vote On the 9th and 10th insts., he received
the kilograms from business men on the Paci-
fc coast, copies of which will be found on the
fourth page These he read to the Senate, and
they doubtless produced strong impression.
He informed the Senate that great interest
was taken in the Treaty in California, and
that postponement OF its settlement would
not only prove injurious totrade, but might af-
feet the Republican vote in that State. He urged
immediate action, as even the rejection of the
bill would be preferable to prolonged uncertain
ty. The following telegram dated the L tn, will
indicate his success.
Sargent isst ufght secured in the Senate vote o.
is against Il on his motion 10 make the Hawaiian
Treaty bill the special order for Tomorrow. two
thirds vote was required and there being less than
quorum present, Sargent said he could not press
the matter further, but gave notice be would veZ
the ears of the Senate until he got it attended 10.
Mitchell said he would join in the efforts and
added that il would be case OF qualification il the
Senate adjourned without taking action. In pre-
viously urging bis motion, Sargent said; Before
Congress adjourn, the Senate ought By all means to
take action either favumbly uuiavoubly upon the
legislation pending, which has passed the House, in
reference 10 the Hawaiian treaty. ! doubt If there
is a Senator upon the floor who will disagree with
me upon this proposition. We certainly ought To
promptly upon il FOL the benefit Of trade or re-
lease business from the embarrassment which the
uncertain condition Of this legislation has put upon
ii.
A telegram of the 18th continues the history
up to that date:
At the expiration of the morning hour consdera-
ton was resumed othe bill To carry into effect the
provisions of the Hawaiian treaty. Sargent spoke
10 favor Of the bill and West in opposition.
Sargent said in his speech There ought TO be
grave reasons 10 reject till like this Senators
should consider whether there were not obligations
resting upon them on account of the ratification Of
The treaty. The passage of the pending hill was
valuable TO orr commercial interests, because il
turned the balance OF Trade therefore against US in
our favor. Our lumber dealers, ships, cur
mauuac urers, all intensely Interested in II. He
expressed the hope that the bill would not be de-
feated account Of tue sectional prejudice against
it, and argued that it was OF just as much impor
lance To protect the interests Of the Pacific Cous
It 10 protect those OF New England, Georgia or
any other section.
The Senate took recess.
Upon Resembling the Senate resumed considera- |
ton OF the bill to carry the Hawaiian Treaty into
effect. Salisbury continued his argument and |
Norwood spoke in opposition bot before he Con-
cuded his remarks the Senate adjourned.
On Monday the 18th the debate was con-
tinued, and will be found on the fourth page |
The opposition was strong and active, but on
coming to a vote on the third reading it pass
ed by 20 yeas to II nays. The following
taken from the San Francisco Commercial
Ne,rs of the 18th, shows the feeling in bust
ness circles on the Coast in the matter.
Senator Sargent deserves the thanks Of our bust
ness community for his persistent efforts in behalf
OF the Hawaiian treaty. and we trust favorable de
cison in the matter may be arrived at before the ad
jOurument Of Congress. The course heretofore
taken IN Washington 10 regard TO this measure is
anything but credable to our national reputation,
but II perhaps not surprising on the part OF body,
large numbers of whom seem animated by a spirit
TO the commercial Interests of the
country, as nstanced in the lack of appropriation
for the continuation Of the fast mail service, the
way in which the treaty in question
has been dealt with, and in other matters too nu-
merous to recapitulate here. When mercantile
communities substitute Intelligent business men as
their representatives, for political schemsrs we may
look for a reform in this respect, until that time
rves legislative vagaries will probably continue.
It has been suggested that it would be APP
propriate for Hawaii to present Mr.. Sargent
with some testimonial in acknowledgement of
his valuable services. As there has been
a good deal said about bribery and improper
in connection with the Treaty, it is
not probable that he would accept anything
of any intrinsic value, but we can at least
show that we are grateful for his labors by
sending him letter of thanks.
The Treaty has by almost miracle finally
passed. The labors and endeavors of nearly
a quarter of century have at last been
crowned with success. And is Hawaii in a
position to realize all the great advantages
from the compact which have been anticipa
ted, and which it should ensure to her T.? We
fear not We need now active and alert and
wise craftsmanship. We need man to hold
the reins of government who will drive and
not be driven. And we need not only some one
to govern, but we need people to be gov
erned