The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-10-02
Meeting at Kaumakapili Church.

Constitution, which attracted general attention,
was the absence from it of any Minister of the
native Hawaiian race. This departure
from a custom which has prevailed
throughout the present reign was natu-
| rally viewed with little favour by Hawaiians
themselves. Discussion at street corners led to
the desire for a meeting at which Hawaiian sen
| timent could find expression, and in the middle
of the day, on Monday, placards were put out
calling one for halEpast 7 that evening in the
Kaumakapili Church. At the appointed hour
some hundreds of natives, and a strong detach-
| ment of foreigners gathered together. The Hon.
Mr.. Kaulukou was called to the chair. Mr.. B.
W. Kawainui was elected Secretary and Mr. S.
B. Dole, Interpreter.
The proceedings were initiated by Mr.. John
| Sheldon, who in a speech notable for the modera-
| ton of its tone, moved the following resolution -
WHEREAS, it is just and proper for the benefit of
| His Majesty's own subjects to make plain to him
| their full confidence in him in his guardianship OF
his Kingdom, for the welfare and prosperity of the
people; and,
WHEREAS. on this morning, Sept. 9th, there was
a new Cabinet appointed. all of whom are foreign
| ers; and,
Il WHEREAS. Wlllo THIS meeting places CO0uutuCt
in the capabilities of the new Ministry in ~discharg-
ing their duties relating to government affairs, still
it is the opinion of this meeting. that it is proper
that equal rights should be granted on the side OF
the tue Hawaiians. and that they should be repre-
sedted in the administration of public affairs;
Therefore.
Resolved: The kindness and the love of His
Majesty the King is hereby prayed for, by his own
true people, to look upon theR and put two or one
native Hawaiian in the Cabinet, to discharge the
IutiaS IF tho ant tnnathar NTH tho foraiun-
ers, as has been the custom since bis accession to
the throne.
RESOLVED: That a committee of thirteen be ap-
pointed to respectfully wait on His Majesty, and
to inform him of the sentiments of his people.
The resolution having been seconded by Mr..
j. U. Kawainui, YVES warmly supported by Mr..
John Kalama, who said he had only one fault to
find with it, which was that the words. or
part of it which prayed the King to appoint
native Hawaiians to Ministerial posts.
Mr.. Hon. s. K. Kaai then addressed the meeting
at great length urging that there had been so many
changes of the Cabinet lately that it was uHdesira-
BILE in itself that further changes should be made.
It was also. he considered undesirable in relation to
certain business which had to be transacted of a
delicate nature with Foreign Courts and because
Moreno had gone away with such full authorities
that he might be making new treaties or dissolving
old ones, in any country he visited. He begged them
to let the King alone and not worry him with fur
their Populations and petitions. You say he
proceeded, ''that you want mixed cabinets, and
think that a cabinet composed entirely of foreigners
will injure the country. You are wrong in old
times, during the Kamehsmehas, we had all white
cabinets, and the country prospered, let US therefore
hope that it will not suffer. Let US support the King
in his present nominations and let US throw aside
these resolutions for the present. 1 am against these
continuous changes which have lately taken place as
do not consider they do our country any good. They
remind me of the old adsge that " a rolling stone
gathers no mosss'' and if we would be prosperous
peaceful and happy we must be in unison as natives
with our native ruler" He moved that the con-
sideration of the resolution be postponed indefinitely.
D. Malo followed in support of the amendment.
1t was his opinion that every man should attend
to his own work and leave the King to his.
Mr.. Cecil Brown spoke next supporting the
amendment and Mr.. j. H. Black commenced a
speech in which he denounced the Chinese as being
at the bottom of 6 all our troubles 4" but was called
to order by Mr.. Justice Judd on the ground that he
was wandering from the subject properly before the
meeting.
The Hon. Mr.. Kspena supported the resolution.
He said that he had no idea of speaking at the meet
ing, but seeing that there had been remarks made
against the resolution which were not fair, he thought
he could not let them pass unanswered. He denied
that there was anything Objectionable in the resolu-
ton. its intentions were honest and harmless. 1t
expressed what they all thought. "The house is
ours and we are turned out of DOORS tcould GER
tainly not be hurtful to pass such a resolution as
this. How could he oppose such a resolution, be-
lieving as be did, and as every Hawaiian did, that
they ought to be represented in the administration
The speaker was interrupted by Mr.. Warehouse.
who asked him to compare his present views with
those he had expressed in the same place a few weeks
ago. Mr.. Kapena replied with much warmth and
force. that he was not in any way going back upon
what he had previously said. The circumstances
we're totally distinct, general principles being now
under consideration. whilst at the previous meeting
they were discussing personal affairs and question
ing the Kings undoubted rights, because they dis
liked certain individuals. He spoke for some time
with much force, and was frequently and warmly
applauded.
Mr.. Justice Judd spoke next, urging the Hawa-
iians present to accept Mr.. Kaai's amendment.
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which was of a conversational kind. Mr.. Kaai re-
piled to Mr.. Kapena, and Mr.. Sheldon replied gen
orally to the arguments which had been used
against the resolution. He pointed out how the
discussion had wandered away from the real
merits OF the resolution which was not Of a char
acter to embarrass the King. He also pointed out
that if they should pass over the present occasion
without making q protest. their mouths would be
very efectually shut up at any future time.
Mr.. Kaai's amendment was then pu; to the
meeting. A majority of those who held up their
hands in its favor were foreigners or sons of for
eigners. whilst The contrary view was enthusiast
cally supported by nearly every native Hawaiian
in the room. The original resolution was then put
and carried almost unanimously.
The following were named a committee to pre-
sent the resolution to His Majesty, viz Messrs.
J. N. Kapena. J. Moanauli, ". Pinehasa Wood. d.
Kahsnu. ]. o. Kawainui, IL. Kaulukou, j. Keau,
A. K. Kunuiakea, Kabikina KelekOna, B. w. Ka-
walnut, j. Kalama. S. W. Mahelona. F. Pahia.
The COMMITTEE of ID appointed at this meeting