The Hawaiian gazette., 1888-08-14

Mr.. Atherton wanted to know what
the nature OF the anti-Chinese plank was
to be. 1t seemed to him they had put
upon the committee a duty that could
not be discharged in ten minutes, or in
even half an hour. He wished to be ex-
cused as he could not undertake to
tackle the question within such short
time.
Messrs. Mccarthy and Kinney being
added to their number, the committee
retired, returning in few minutes with
the following resolution, which was car
ried unanimously amid laundering ap-
plause:
Resolved, That there should be def
mite, strict and comprehensive legisla-
ton restricting Chinese immigration,
and regulating the Chinese now in these
Islands. While we wish no injustice to
be done, the interests of the country de-
mand positive and decisive action on the
subject. (Signed) Julius Hoting, Walter
Hill, J. B. Atherton, w. A. Kinney, @.
J. Mccarthy.
On motion of Mr.. Harrison duly
seconded it was ordered that the Con-
vention pass and spread on its records a
resolution of coincidence to the family of
the late Hon. S. G. Wilder, and another
motion passed to refer the matter to
committee who should report the resolu-
ton to the Secretary Messrs. Sanders,
Patty and Gitfard we're appointed such
committee by the Chair.
After little discussion on procedure
the Convention proceeded to its main
business, that of nominating candidate
for Noble for the Island of Oahu.
Mr.. Harrison nominated Mr.. H. w.
Schmidt without any remarks. ZAP
plause.)
Mr.. Ables nominated Mr.. W. G.
Wilder, saying the nominee was gen
tleman known to be solid on the Chinese
question. (Applause.l
Mr.. Anterior moved, it was seconded
and carried, that the nominations be
closed.
Messrs. Fisher, Hebron, Nicoll, Hare
and Morgan were appointed tellers OF the
ballot.
Mr.. Ables wanted to know if both
these gentlemen would stand by the
nomination of the Convention. He
understood that Mr.. Schmidt meant to
run anyway If that was so his name
ought to be dropped. applause from
Wilder delegates.)
Mr.. Mccarthy did not think this Con-
vention represented the Reform party OF
Honolulu. In Ward only 80 electors
voted out OF a list OF over 800 A printed
ticket OF delegates was prepared and one
person was rejected simply because ne
was in favor OF particular man. The
party was strong enough to run two
men and the more popular man would
be elected over any opposition,
Mr. Brown suggested that both candi-
dates address the Convention. Gap
plause.)
Mr.. Wilder said he was very glad that
the two candidates were asked to express
their opinions. Where he received his
political education this difficulty could
never occur. Ii a man entered poll
teal convention there with any other
intention than to stand by the voice OF
the convention, he would be buried so
deeply that Gabrieps horn would never
reach him. (Applause.)
Mr.. Schmidt said he perfectly agreed
with Mr.. Wilder's sentiments. 1t was
suggested to him that he should run
or not, but he could not agree to any
such a thing. They knew his senti-
ments perfectly from the newspapers,
and they were aware that his firm had
been boycotted by the Chinese on
account of resisting the demands OF that
nationality. He stood there distinctly
on the anti-Chinese platform. He no
ticed in the ward meetings many people
opposed him, but he stood on account OF
having been asked by many citizens to
stand. He did not care for this machine
work, but stood there alone, having no
banking houses or missionary party to
back him. (Applause.)
Mr. Wilder said he was not aware that
they were expected to make anti
Chinese speeches. He wished it dis
tiRctly understood that if he was elected
lac would do his best to carry out the
demand of their platform. applause
Balloting was then proceeded with and
the counting was attended with almost
breathless excitement, the candidates
tying once or twice and Mr.. Schmidt
reaching thirty at Mr.. Wilder's thirty
two. When the latter's figures reached
the winning point of 81 his supporters
spontaneously gave vent to loud aP-
plause, which was resumed and pro-
longed when the final result OF :" Wilder
SO, Schmidt 80" was announced at 8 90
o'clock
The Chair declared Mr.. W. G. Wilder
the nominee OF the Convention.
Mr.. Wilder, being loudly called for,
remarked that if he was to say that he
did not feel honored and complimented
by the vote they had given him, he
should certainly not express the senti-
ments of his heart. He thanked them
for the compliment Of nominating him
to the position made vacant by the death
of his brother. That event occurring SO
recently he had no intention Of entering
this contest, and only accepted after long
consideration when asked by leading
members OF the community. He should
have had no regrets if he had not re-
ceived the nomination, but would have
supported Mr.. Schmidt heartily. Should
he be elected they might rest satisfied
that his vote on every occasion would be
for the best interests of all. He again
thanked them for their confidence In
him. (Applause.)
The Convention adjourned few min
utes after 10 O'Clock subject to the call Of
the chair. The large assembly OF dele
gates and spectators dispersed, cheering
enthusiastically, first for the nominee
and then for his unsuccessful rival who