The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-07-14
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Music by the band--Star Spangled
BANNER
Prayer Rev. Mr.. Baptlste.
Singing -"My Country, It's OF
Thee.
Reading the Declaration Of hide
pendcnce- Mrs. W. :. Terry.
Music-''llail Columbia" by the
band.
Oration--Rev. Z. p. Baker.
Singing--"Praise God from whom
all Blessings Flow
Bencdiction--Rev. 5. L. Desha.
Music by the band-"Yankee
Doodle, and two other choice selec-
tions.
There were not over five or six
empty seats in the hall. Each per-
son expressed great pleasure. Mrs.
Terry read the Declaration of indie
pendeDce splendidly. The Grafton
was expected to be one of the orators
best, and it fully came up TO expec-
tations, even more, and the orator
covered himself with glory. There
we're on the platform Revs. +. ?.
Baker, Mr.. Baptiste, S. L. Desha,
and MIR. G. Furneaux, the American
Consul, who presided.
There were some outside sports
that were well attended but did not
az all interfere with the meeting at the
Court House.
Our Fourth was a grand success.
Mr.. Bakers grafton was, as might
be expected, original. l only wish
some of the managers of plantations
had been present. The following
were some of Mr.. Bakers remarks:
The idea of Hilo being obliged to
submit everything to the General
Government at Honolulu was simply
absurd. We should have home rule.
We should have the benefit of the
taxes raised in the district, or GER
iainly in the town, Then we might
expect many needed improvements
to be made. What the islands need
is annexation to the United States.
Then living would be cheaper, and
the taxes would be raised and applied
very differently than at present. A
man earning sl5 month and the
cost of living being $40 month is
much better off than if he earned
$40 month and it cost him SIS to
live. Though wages might be less
under annexation, the people would
be more than twice as well off. The
Mckinley bill he believed to be good,
as it would in the way already re-
cited tend to improve the condition
of Americans, and wished to remind
those persons interested in sugar
that the Mckinley bill became law
for the special benefit of America.
And he could see that it would prob
ably prove benefit to other repub-
lies, particularly those of South
America. He hoped the islands
sugar industry would continue TO
increase. Plant more, said he, and
he believed in diversity of indus
tries-coffee for instance as an arti-
Gle of export, which is much in de-
mand in the States.
In regard to annexation Mr.. Baker
thought it almost impossible to be
brought about, as it would have to
be unanimous and the natives to
whom these Islands really belong
would not favor the change. The
United States would never accept the
Islands, unless it were the unanimous
wish of the native Hawaiians, and
perhaps not then. The speaker des-
cribed Uncle Sam as we often see
him piclured-thin and lank, with
high bell-top hat, attenuated coat,
and peculiar trousers, but it Is notic-
able that the trousers are not out at
the knee, nor his coat at the elbow,
and his hat is a whole one. He al
ways has a few dimes In his pocket,
and was never known to lie out at
night or in the rain. Yes, my friend,
Uncle Sam knows enough to come
out of the rain, he has money to
spare for his nights shelter and to
enjoy a good square meal, and he
can always find food and shelter, not
only for himself, but is ready to
share with the world.
In speaking of England Mr.. Baker
said that he did not know as it was
well to be continually poking stick at
the lion and pulling his tail, though
he sometimes thought a right angle
troist near the end of his tail might
do as gentle reminder that Uncle
Sam has no fear of him, but rather
enjoys hearing him growl. Ia Mr..
Bakers reference to Uncle Sam he
said you will frequently see him at
hotels with his feet elevated, as he
sits on the veranda, and he invaria-
bly, chews tobacco. He is a good
fellow and we are proud of him,
even though he will use tobacco.
Mr.. Baker believed # ever the United
States assumed the governing Of
these Islands, the natives would find
! in Uncle Sam a kind fellow who
would be mindful of their interests
and comfort, and he believed they
would be much better off than at
! present.
Many of our taxpayers are pleased
with the appointment of Mr.. N.
Willfong as tax collector for this dis