The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-12-05
HUI KALAIAIANA.
A Republic Under DicussiOn-
The Hui Doesn't Seem
To Want 1t.

The meeting of the Hui Kalaiaina
at Robinson's Hall on Friday even
ing was quite largely attended. AS
soon as the meeting was called to
order Mr.. J. L. Kaulukou introduced
the following subject for discussion:
Resolved, that the Hui Kalaiaina
declare its entire disapproval of con-
verting Hawaii into a republic"
Hon. w. White moved that the
resolution be indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Kaulukou, the introducer of
the resolution, said that the subject
before the meeting was of vital in
terest to every Hawaiian, and it was
for Hawaiians to stand up for them
selves and say that monarchial gov
eminent is good enough for them.
You must trample no idea of a re-
public under your feet if you are loyal
to your country and faithful to your
Queen. There is rumOr circulated
about this city that there are certain
ones cOnspiring to overthrow the
Queens throne and form a republic
The Hui Kalaiaina must tell the
whole nation to discard altogether
that foolish notion. We must strain
every nerve to perpetuate mon
archial form of government for Ha-
wall, not only for our benefit, but for
our children's children. They will
revere our memory. We heard some
rascals say that the Queen herself
is in favor of such a move, but let us,
as true Hawaiians, not entertain that
idea. A republican form of govern
ment will be sure destruction to Ha-
wall and the natives of the soil. He
asked every one to unite with him in
hating and abhoring the very idea of
republic in Hawaii nei. His remarks
received the appreciation of many.
Hon. r. w. Wilcox arose and ask
ed: "Who in this audience loves his
countryW He believed that the SUBJ
ject was brought up by it's introducer
for political ends-tO catch votes, and
not because he (Kaulukou) was i'm
bued really with love of country.
The papers at New York and Wash
ingtOn have it that Hawaii was in
favor of republic. Such idle talk is
circulated abroad because of utter
misgOvernment of affairs at home.
Ignorant fools are conducting the
n
very influential with the Queen, and
of course no one has the faintest re-
gard for his advice on state matters.
He is too ignorant q man to be even
trusted with any responsible Govern
ment position. 1t is a standing dis
grace to the Hawaiian nation, and he
wondered how intelligent men could
have ever allowed such q state of
affairs to continue in Hawaii nei.
The Marshal is an ignoramus at
figures, for he cannot solve a prob
lem in long division, and he assured
each one present that they were better
mathematicians than the high-salar-
led Marshal of the Kingdom. Edu-
cation is not appreciated by the pres
ent Government. Mr.. Kaulukou
(pointing at him) said at the Native
Sons of Hawaii's meeting yesterday
evening that Messrs. Bush and Wilcox
ought to be arrested. He does not dare
say that in my presence now, for if he
does Ill boot him through the win
dow. Mr.. KaulukOu said that he did
not say anything to that effect. Mr..
Wilcox continuing, said it is this kind
the Queen. The late beloved Kala-
kaua had also suffered from their evil
advice. To form republic, the point |
of the bayOnet is necessary it would
not be accomplished by idle talk. We
must all be loyal Hawaiians, and tell |
the Queen that her present Govern
ment is an injustice and a disgrace to |
the nation. We must not fiatter her.
Point out her wrong-doing to her
that is the only way to strengthen
her position and continue her throne.
Mr.. Pipikane said that he was sorry |
that this subject was ever introduced |
before the meeting. He suspected |
the Intentions of the introducer. He
was in favor of the Queen, but he |
would think more of her if she would |
only condescend to look to the wants |
of her subjects.
Mr.. J. Poe said that the talk about |
a republic is bait to catch white |
fishes, meaning the foreigners.
Hon. w. White expressed his great |
disapproval of the personal remarks |
between Messrs. Wilcox and Kaulu-
kou. He had always abhOrred the |
idea of a republic.
Mr.. Kauluk0u asked to be allowed |
to vindicate himself from the charges
of Mr.. Wilcox. The charges were
utterly without, foundation. AS to
his ability being inferior to that of |
Mr.. Wilcox, he would not admit it.
He thought that he was master in his
profession. He sent Mr.. Wilcox to be
educated in Italy.
President Kahoonei, seeing that the
spirit of the meeting was raised above
the normal point, closed further de-
bate. He said that the Hui Kalaiaina
was and is and ever will be fora mon
archial form of government for Ha-
Waii.
Mr.. White again asked the indefi-
mite postponement of Kaulukou's
resolution, which was carried by q
large majority.
The meeting then adjourned.