The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1882-10-18


parts of the country the matter decided by passage
approval of an act commonly known the Free Liquor Bill
What the effect of this Legislation will be upon the industry
the country remains for the future disclose Knowing
quirement of the native against temptation
Is certainly an experiment faught with great danger
time honored law of the country required that the appoint
ment OF District Judges by the different
should he with the approval of the judges of the Supreme Court
The Legislature fit to repeal this law and do away with such
approval Does suppose that this Capitalization
and authority will benefit the people large that
oil the magistrate 80 important to the Planter will be likely to be
more suitable for the position his having solely
for personal straw showing the drec-
ton drifting?
1t only necessary refer the many foolish and exravagnt
acts OF the majority Of the late Legislature show the
difference that majority the interests of the foreign and pro-
ducng element of the country Guided directed, if
melted and urged by eyled PATRIOTS who having nothing
to lose have everything to gain they showed to waste
the count and incur financial liabilities which would
soon lead to ruin complete that of Egypt loan of
millions of dollars for needed internal improvements which would
soon return both principal and interest and add to the wealth of
the country would meet with opposition from sensible
but to lay the foundation for future taxation by Dor
rowing such amount the faith of the nations credit to be
andered in the payment Of annus and increased salaries for
offices already snecure and the purchase of and munitions
Of avail against the the Government from within
without but the entering wedge or the test othe diamond drill
to how far the people will submit without remOnStrance
complaint If the Sugar Planters OF this country, the
ing class most largely interested in this question: shall quietly as
sent to such and give sign of their dapproaOn for
the Ministers who favored and the representatives who voted for
such Acts then indeed VIII the objects oil TINS or any similar or
gnaton he reached but all efforts of individuals towards
reform and good government prove futile and unavaing There
Is question the unfavoTbe disposition of certain class
among the native members of the late Legislature, well
Government officials towards the foreign population and parcu-
larry the Sugar Planters of these islands, And is patent all
that the influence of those old and oft tried friends of the native
race whose voices have been heard in the councils the nation
many years failed to cheek in many instances
unwise legislation characterized session
Of the Legislature. How designing who have for the
time perhaps the confidence the King the support
natives may blind the and mead the Others by
the glitter show of ceremony imitation of the cOury
toms of old and wealthy monarchie and throw off the scent from
their short comin by decrn all opposition to their plans
rs coming from heads" disappointed offce-seeker
"amexatiOn" and white invaders" remains to be
Of duty he himself his children, and to the country,
through the being rated by servile press.
The question presents ITSELF "Wha of the future? The
sugar Planters OF these s'nos pay IN a"ec ta[oo", III Iouu
numbers 100000 They also pay taxes of laborers and en-
pOyee $4,000 and in profits merchandise and supplies
in commissions freight interest insurance &c. enabling others
the Government amounting to over S5OOOO In
short the Sugar Planters directly and indirectly pay more than
fouft of all the revenues of the Government from txation
What do they ask in return? They ask that those taxes be used
the people, and the whole people That honesty
and economy be required in all departments OF the government
and that necures be abolished and vosm longer known
That the administration of the Government he carried under
the constitution, ana the SE once kept Tree from 'e tul o
Obbng Undgned mnGuveng to secure private and personal
ends That the Ministers be appointed for fitness for the office
and retained in office long they command the respect and
confidence of the people That internal Improvements be fOteed
and encouraged the ability of the Government
expenditure be allowed for
the sake of personal vanity That immigration be
aged from all parts of the world and especially from such nation
aes as have proved furnishing suitable labor
reasonable rates with the prospect of becoming permanent settlers
and recupening the wasting population Of the islands
That the vital and all important question Reciprocity with the
United that attention from the Government which
its value to this country warrants and requires and that the
friendly mower who granted t. and other priceless ayo to this
kingdom recompensed may be possible by seeing
administration favorable to the great principles she has herself
gandy shown to the world in her example Of self government
and liberty of thought and speech
Is this demanding too much And VIII you be content with
less
There one more question considered 'What action
can the Planters take to bring about condition of affairs 50
heartily desired"?
First all they be united The eaOuse of nationality
location different degrees of in business should all be
sunk in the general desire for the welfare of the whole And as
is be expected that all eyes will alike the majority
oud rule and the rest aequece in such manner as to make the
lecision perfect
The fact must be made known King His Ministry
well to the people, that the Sugar Planters of this country
unanimous in their condemnation of the of the
mt administration of the affairs of Government and earnest in
heir demand for change That they regaru all pohee To-
wards personal government and aoum contrary to the Con-
on and in direct opposition to the spirit of the and the
endencies of all modern Governments and that while they Will
Import with generous hand any schemes looking to the improve
nent of the country the benefit of the people, they will frOwn
resist by all lawful attempt their nhe
ent rights as citizens
The question of labor supply must have practical solution by
uch action as will insure the coming immigrants
needs the country and in default Of the
government carry out the intent Of the immigration Bill the
Planters must render such assistance be necessary induce
full and fair exposition the workings the Treaty of
reciprocity should be laid before the Department of the
States Government showing the effect of the Treaty upon
sugar interest of the islands, and its consequent influence
pom the whole country What means to be employed in max
lned by those most nteresed but will not do to leave
natter of such vital importance solely the caprice of who
expended upon
Referring to the Reports of the various Committees for ugge
concerning the different subjects that will require attention.
Board Trustees the hope that this meeting of the
lanters will be harmonious and pleasant and that the object
hich brought you together will be fully accomplished
SAMI T. ALEXANDER, President.
W. G. IRWIN, Vice President.
Z. p. ADAMS Secretary.
JOHN II. Patty Treasurer ,
J. c. GLADE Auditor.
ALFREDS. HARTwELI.
H. $. SPALDING.