The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-06-24
The CABINET.

Tuesday morning when it was con-
h6ently rumored that Messrs. John
Cummins, Godfrey Bro En, Chas. N.
Spencer and a. p. Peterson com
posed the new Cabinet. When
rumOr was confirmed by the an
nouDcement, on the opening of the
Legislature, from the King that
these gentlemen were indeed com
uaissioned the feeling of relief was
intensified. Mr.. Cummins soon
suited from his seat as Minister of
Foreign Affairs that His Majesty
had sent for him on Monday and re-
ouested him to form a Ministry
which he had done. This indicates
that Mr. Cummins is the Premier
and the responsible head of the Cab
met. The selection of Mr.. Cummins
70 form Ministry is recognition
Of the principle of responsible repre-
sentative government, as he is a
recognized leader among the Ma
tlonsl Reformers, although probably
not the leader among themselves.
The Ministry is so much better than
Il was feared it might have been that
the general feeling is one of relief
and congrstulation.
II Is Mr. Cummins' first expert
eDce. he takes with him the I'M
doubted confidence of the King and
Z large number of people. 1t is
however painful to be compelled to
note the difference in moral sense
here and In some other countries; as
for instance in England, where the
Immoralities shown against Sir
Charles Dixie not only drove him
from politics but temporarily at
least from the country, while here
the same well known state of affairs
does not seem TO prevent political
pnefermeDt. Mr. Cummins' large
interests viii probably lead him into
q conservative line of state policy in
winch he viii be guided and as
sisted by the more conservative por-
ton Of his party.
Mr.. Brown as Minister of Finance
Is the right man in the right place
50 far as financial experience and
ability are concerned Whether he
has the genius and ability to orig
InEte and carry out vigorous and
economical policy remains to be
seen. He has had a short term of
ministerial experience with the re-
cent Cabinet, and while he has diff
fered IL some respects with the Re
form Party of late. he is no doubt
committed definitely in favor OF the
reforms instituted in 1887 and will
sse that they are sustained.
Mr.. Peterson has shown by his
conduct of state prosecutions for a
number Of years past, that he is
safe. conservative and able lawyer.
He nas also had sufficient experience
IL the Office of the Attorney General
70 know what is required in general
advice on matters of law. While a
young man, he has clear head, is
honest and industrious, and will no
doubt make a creditable record. But
what Is Of more Importance, he will
sustain constitutional government IN
HAWAII.
The selection for Minister of In
terror does not command such gen
sral confidence: but perhaps it is
owing To the fact that Mr.. Spencer
has had no experience whatever IN
such responsible position. He
VIII find ready to his hand suffi-
cent work cut out to last for the
next two years, and 1t will employ
both his hand and brain to their ut
most to properly supervise and carry
ont these plans for public improve
ments-
Both Mr.. Cummins and MIR. Brown
have had more or less of Legislative
exDer1ence. the latter making very
c.editsbIe record for himself in 1884
A chairman of the committee on
Finance. Two of the Cabinet were
born IA America, one in England and
the other in Hawaii nei. But all of
them have made this the country of
Their adoption and are in al things
faIy identified with the country's
interests. What we most need is an
intelligent cultivation of the arts of
peace, OF friendly relations with our
neighbors and tranquility at home.
Treaty revision with the United
Sfztes Is of imperative Importance.
In all Of these things the new Cab
met vii have the cordial support of
the entire intelligent and enlight-
ened portion of the community.