The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1877-10-03
Before Mr.. Justice Judd.
liz DIVORCE.

How IT STRIKES THE NATIVE MIND.-In much of
the discussion which has been called forth by the re-
eeEf prosecution Of ceftain caEes under the law
against Illicit cOhabitation, there has been dispo-
sou shown to ignore the opinions and feelings not
say the rights, Of those who perhaps most
csrned in the matter. namely, the native HAwaians.
We present below 9 translation of & communication
which recently appeared in the "Lahui Hawaii. -
We have reason 10 believe that it expresses, sub
EtAntiAlly. ths views and feelings of majority of
the intelligent and respectable portion of the
native population. and for that reason. if for no
other. is deserving Of serious and thoughtful con
Alteration from those whom is laid the response
biIity of enforcing aud executing the laws.
- Ma. EDrroR,--I rejoice at your remarks in your
paper Of last week. and the questions pertaining to
concubinAge (mOe mani, because thereby am afford
ed an opportunity Of expressing my views to the
public. We agree upon the importance Of putting a
stop this immoral living, but in respects my
conscience opposes your opinion For, Mr.. Editor
you say ." this arrest and hning is no new thing
and cite the reports of the Department Of Justice in
proof
al reply, if this is true. am more firmly fixed
than in declaring that this law is unjusty exc
eGisd Ckau kapakihi-one sided). Do you ask why
Because malttndes Of foreigners defy (hele lanakila
IL to this day. through all these many long year
since the 6rst passage Of this Law. dwelling with
feidel wives. Yes, for ten and twenty years dwell
iur unmarried with Hawaiian women, until thel
children were many and grown; yet up to this da,
they desert these (side) wives, they abandon the
children, some marry other women, again keeping
new (Gida) wiTea, and at length =eturn to their
tive lands with honor Yea, not compl lined
against By the executors Of the law. Therefore, Mr.
Editor. the medicine Is administered unfreqIently
and unequaliy. Had this One-sided Law been justly
executed from the 6rst, il would be wonderful how
90 many could live for more than twenty years Il
this day In defiance of its penalty. How is il posi-
bic fot you Mr.. Editor to restrain your indignation
that the people who brought instruction from thei
enlightened countries 10 q race born outside Of anl
Law Of marriage, violate here the orderly living
their nitive homes, and here trample upon the poWe
Of the marriage law for SO many years
"a Children born in Eedlock, il abandoned, hav
lerul rights, and the country BY the law can com
uaud and compel their parents to maintain them
but these fatheess children have privileges at th
law, which expressly denies their ciaima. In U,
opinion the government should provide in some wa.
for those who are numbering several Thousands
ssLet rs wait little, Mr.. Editor" / say. Why
The Law refuses to wait for any one. This ohense
broadly difnsed, and agree that every ofende
should be arrested, Why then waltz Not becans
the Law ia dsfsstveI not for want Of guilty parties
Nt nj all. Mr.. Editor. let continue this agita.io
ntii shis righteous law Is enforced equally upon a
o6enders, but let be hrm in demanding 1t be exc
euted wfthons favor. Do not think would aid free
love- No, mot &s hll. Bat il is my thought st q
timas mhsn oppostkS frse-loye to also oppose thl
napuer Of ofsers execasug the duties OF their ono
and truly speak ny indignation in behalf Of ny oE
rneo."