New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-10
SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL.
ANOTHER VIEW OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
TO he Edttor Of The Frtbune


Sir 1t IS too true, as Andovers says In The Trb-
he OF August 81, that there has been rapid decrease
~ INC native population Of the Hawaiian Islands,
when has made Indispensable an introduction OF
4o'cIghets OF all natOnatos to carry forward the
material interests Of the islands, Tho pursuits of tho
people are agricultural and for this labor was neces-
shy The native had the first oppOr unity. and could
O' only nave been assured Of good living but could
nave been cultvator on his own account. with all
'her sunny disposition. their easy habits their in
variable good nature tho Hawalians arc not a work
rowing nation, any more than are other residents of
me tropics The Inhabitants of the rural districts
"'ro all TOO willing to leave the country and herd in
me CITY, Where play and pleasure were more enjoyable
u not profitable
MI Gibson, whom "Andovero calls the friend of
me natives was himself an active promoter Of i'm
migration, and to further this was one of the avowed
purposes Of the Kings tour around the world. 1t
- weH-known fact that to large extent the natives
nave sold their kao patches to the Chinese. who turn
mem into rice fields. AS a result about 100000 pounds
VI Hce' valued at over 100000 was shipped to San
rrahcBco last July. Had the Hawaiian "A will he
could have done this as well the Chinaman.
inc present Administration, which AndoverS calls
Justly unpopular" came ln he says "by a revolution
ana represents set of young men, ambitious schomes,
Dut ignorant OF government devoted to white interest,"
Now who are the Administrator
The Minister OF Finance is the Hon. Samuel
NJ Damon, who was born in Honolulu,
son OF that beloved worldknown Father
Dam0n' was educated there and for
twenty years has been a member Of tho lcadng bank
'ng mousse OF Bishop Co. lie (; practical hnancer
Inc Hon. L. A. Thurson IS the grandson of one Of
The noblest Of tho Mission Band Father Thu, ston.
VINO Tor moro than fifty years abored the temporal
ana spiritual good Of the people among whom he early
cast his lot and spent his life Born and brought up
legislature, Mr. Thlrston's interests. as well as Mr.
Damons, are closely identified with those of the
country.
Wilcox and Boyd the chief Of the late emeutc with
MS Italian uniform on, leading few disconnected and
easily Influenced natives at one time wards Of
the Nation. About 10000 was expended in ed
ucating them for the trade of war and for which there
was no use in Hawaii These men were offered civic
places suited to their ability but they above such
service, and have been potcrs and dsurbers OF the
peace ever since their return to their native land
Wilcox Of the leaders, in the secret political
society.
From a long residence at the islands mot as a nj
sonary), An intimate acquaintance with all classes
tho people a familiarity with tho language, aad
fair share Of knowledge OF the working of the Govern
ment, do not hesitate to say that the Hawaiian's
heart by full OF bitterness and despair
but accepts the situation inevitable. lie will sing
MS song, play MS guitar, or JfO patcn Huulc, Two
his easy fe satisfied he is well fell and cared for
by the white man, from whom he expects such dollars
may come to him. and would not dream of rebellion
II left to himself very large majority of the
act and bestinfOe1 natives and foreigners neither
want republic nor do they want annexation to the
United States, save last resort, 10 protect them
from any other Power.
The present Constitutional monarchy ting the
best elements Of all cassesls the best adapted TO the
island, and receives the most cordial support Of a
majority Of the Americans residing there The hing
Is a man OF marked ability and can be great power
for good Unfortunately, I'm the opinion of his best
friends, no has followed bad advisers, but has II in
his power 10 be every inch King hOn0red,
respected, and exertng a very wholesome influence.
The present Administration has from is beginning,
endcavored see that the funds Of the Nation should
be expended for the Nations benefit. New r0ahs
have been laid out and are being constructed That
TO the top Of the hill back of Honolulu gives
one of the finest panoramic views I'm the Pacific ocean
There is also a welLmadc road from Hilo TO the Vol
rano One hundred IN los of cable and land wire ipr
submarine cables connecting the Islands, arc to be ad
This month A tramway company has been encourages
IN bud and e1ulp twcvr mes OF road. connec M the
peasant SuNuris If Honolulu about 100000 Tasse yrs
ruere CARED last month. steam railroad !, nearly
completed to arl River, where the Uni ed STATES hNe
| spcurcJ concessions OF valuable property. .,,.,,
| Boston, Aug. 81, 1889. h]A"AiA'