The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-12-27

From the Kuokoa,' Dec. q, issa
WHAT WRoSG HAVE THEY DoYE

WHAT WRoSG HAVE THEY DoSE
There have come TO our ears complaints made
by some regarding matters that have been CON-
mented upon in the newspapers during the last
few days, concerning the status of the Government
and some of its officers. There has been much
contention, and to look at some of our newspa-
pers one would judge that their anger had waxed
hot, and they pelt their adversaries with insult
ing epithets Rage and mere abuse are proftless.
This paper does not intend to allow its columns TO
be used for mere abuse and ault-fnding. But in
the discussion of all questions pertaining to the
welfare of the land and the people the RHoIoa will
not fail to express its opinions to what will ben
ent the people and promote order throughout the
country. Our Constitution gives to all the right
TO discuss publicly and to publish their thoughts.
This il a right which every one possesses. .
One of the inquiries that we now hear asked by
some is this: what wrong have these govern
ment officers done that they should be opposed p
The question seems TO be intended TO apply to
what has been published in the newspapers con-
corning the Ministry. Some thoughtful people,
who love the ancient inhabitants of the land and
have regard for their government, surmised before
the men were appointed Ministers that the Gov
eminent would not be well administered in their
hands, for reasons then evident Has this fear
been realized, or have the anticipations of these
friends been disappointed? Let us look calmly
and dispassionatey at this question: not with per
a
tionate regard for the government of our maternal
land, vet without n time serving spirit.
Six months have passed since the present nd
ministration came into power, and what results do
we seer
/. AL work connected with the health OF the
people is conducted in the same slack manner yet
at the same time the expenses of the Board OF
Health are greatly increased and far exceed those
of the preceding period. And this increase is not
merely for the benefit of the diseased but also for
other purposes. This is not seemly for the head
of our government because he has loudly Wanted
his love for the people, and his promise that the
of his speeches some people have believed in him.
.. These men have Insled the King regarding
the coronation, and regarding what will take place
during the days set apart for that ceremony. This
is going to be very expensive affair and the citi
zons will have 10 pay the bills. The Kings of Ha-
waii have been honored in previous reigns, no one
will deny their dignity. And how is it that these
leaders of the government think il best after ha.
lakaua has reigned for ten years to perform ths
ceremony of cruwning him, with enormous eSpeIs,
| to the government, while the whole nation Is al.
lowed TO waste itself in reyelry during ten long
holidays. This will not prove a blessing 10 the
people. The Cabinet have counselled badly in thi
matter.
3. True Havaiians, and heart that love Hawaii
are brought to shame by reason Of the drunken
| ness now prevalent on Oahu. This blessing is
gift from the hands of the Ministry for they were
the who advised the King to approve the bill
making rum free they did not advise him to with
nolu MS signature 70 the Oil lney nave let iooss
this flood of ruin upon the land which was preYi
| ously held in check by the power Of the formel
Kings, out of consideration for the welfare ant
safety of their subjects Now mothers and chill
dren are crying for hunger, and wives are watch
ing at the doors OF the grog shops of Honolulu TO
i their husbands, 10 beg OF them dime with which
to purchase food for the family. This isprobabI,
the first time that such state Of things has beef
/ seen in Honolulu. This is the work of our Minis
tiers, aided by the last Legislature. Hawaii is strck
i en- by her friends
These are some Of the reasons Why the countr,
is not at rest under the rule of these Ministers
The Ksoloa has no desire to malign, or indulge il
empty fault finding in these structures We are il
| a bad way. The compass Of the former Captain
has been cast aside The safe course, along whicl
the wise leaders Of old led the people in past TIM
has been forsaken, and here we are at the mercl
Of raging tide. Smart indeed are these peopll
with their beguilements; some of US have beer
shared by them. How are th- readers of the M