The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-09-18
GETTING IN MOIl0N.
Meeti q of the Mechanics a work
inEmen's Political Protective
Union!

Daniel Mckenzie, vice-president, and
Mr.. W. III. Stone, secretary, were
at their posts. There was an al
tendance of fifty, nearly all belong+
ing TO the Union. Ho 5. Z. G. Mao
farlane, d. w. Pua, T. Z Lucas, "A.
Marques and r. w. Wilcox, Major
S. Nowlein, Col. Won Northern,
Messrs. r. More, d. l.. Huutsman
and J. l.. KauluNou were among
those present.
After the president called the
meeting to order, there was a short
period Of silence. d. Logan broke
the silence by asking that the presi-
dent should state the object of the
meeting.
The president said that should be
done by those who had requested him
TO call the meeting.
Mr.. Lucas wanted to know who
were those members.
Mr.. Jas. Quinn said the meeting
was all right and proper. 1t was
few months to the election, but they
should be holding their meetings. 1t
was true they carried everything last
election, but what had they got for
it? The plank that was nearer and
dearer to mechanics than anything
else was lost in the third reading.
Mr.. Lucas-What was that?
Mr.. Quinn-The amendment to the
Constitution to keep Cinnamon from
going into business. The present
Minister of the Interior Vas issuing
hack licenses to Chinese right along,
whereas his predecessor tried to
check them. Whenever any Of the
mechanics went to the Legislature a
man was sitting there with pen be-
hind his ear, who said in the paper,
"The malcontents were here to- day"
And that man got the office of Secre-
tary of the Board of immigration.
Let the Union sink or swim, but lave
no half measures. If they could not
find good men for the Legislature,
do not put up any. Ii they sent
men to the Legislature who did not
do their duty they should tear them
limb from limb. He was sorry there
were so few native members present.
Mr.. Quinn was in favor of having
the vacancies in the Executive Com
mittee filled. Some had left and one
had got Government position.
Mr.. J. R. Robertson moved that
the executive committee be filled up.
Mr.. j. w. Mcdonald called for
remarks from Mr.. Macfarlane, who
said there was motion before the
house.
After a desultory discussion, the
Constitution was cited, showing that
officers held during the pleasure Of
the Union, and could be changed
only after weeks notice, while the
executive committee had power to
fill its own vacancies.
Mr.. p. O'Sullivan thought they
might go on with their meetings the
same as before. Last election was
one of the biggest victories ever
gained, and the Union was the first
thing that ever made two parties
here. He upheld the present gov
ernment.
Mr.. Quinn We don't.
Mr.. John Sheldon was at this
stage called to act as interpreter.
Mr.. Lucas-What is the business
before the meeting?
+ President Philllps-I would sug-
gest that the executive committee
meet next Thursday evening and fill
their number up, and whatever bust
ness they may have before them let
them perfect and bring forward.
This is only'a preliminary meeting.
Mr.. O'oullivan argued in favor of
a popular election of the officers.
Mr.. ID. McKenzie-Mr. O'Sullivan
forgets that he resigned from this
organization.
Mr.. O'Sullivan-Yes; | believe |
resigned because Bob Wilcox and
Ned Bush were nominated.
Mr.. Nathaniel Kaaikawaha recon-
mended that the Executive Commit
tee bring in report at next meet
ing.
Mr.. George Barker moved that the
meeting adjourn till next week to
elect officers.
Mr.. Quinn-Go by the bylaws.
(Mr. Mcdonald makes a remark. |
will have to draw the line at that
gentleman, too, as l don't think he
is member. (Laughter.)
Mr.. Mcdonald referred the objec-
tor to the roll, and seconded the
motion.
Mr.. Macfarlane thought it would
be unwlse to proceed so soon with
the election of officers. This meet
ing was called for the purpose of
bringing the members together TO
discuss matters connected with the
next campaign. They could meet
together at stated times as the mem
bers saw fit and discuss such matters
as might come up. He thought there
were some things to consider with
reference to changes in the constitu-
ton and bylaws, which were imper.
feet in many respects.
Mr.. Mckenzie moved in amend
ment that the meeting adjourn to the
call of the chair.
Mr. McDOnaId seconded