The Hawaiian gazette., 1891-11-03
WILCOX RESIGNED l.!
Peace Restored in the Ranks of
the Hui KaIaiaiua.

Another meeting of the Hui Kalai-
alma was held at Robinson Hall on
Friday evening, large number of people
being present, many OF whom were not
memb ers of the Hui. Mr.. R.W. Wilcox,
who was elected last Tuesday evening
by another portion of the Hui Kalaiaina,
occupied the chair A question as to his
right in assuming the Presidency soon
arose, and in the disorder and chaos
which followed, Mr. Wilcox thoughtfully
vacated the chair, still believing, how
ever, that he was rightful President.
The Hon. J Nawahi was called to the
chair. As soon as ne had taken his
seat, almost everyone wanted to express
his views.
Among those speaking was a Mr.. Ka-
nui who after talking at some length
concluded his remarks by requesting
Mr.. r. W Wilcox TO resign the presi-
dency to Mr.. J. a. Kahoonei the duly
elected President OF the Hui.
Mr.. Pua wished that the office should
be balloted, and another among
the audience suggested that meeting
for that purpose be held next Friday.
Mr.. J. A. Kahoonei then briefly ad-
dressed the meeting as follows: The
Hui Kalaiaina was organized in 1887,
with Mr. Bush as its first President. l
was chosen President in May, 1889. /
have worked hard for the good of the
Hui, going to great expense, so great
was my desire to promote its OBJ
jects. At one time wrote as
many as ffty-three letters per day
and forwarded them to branches on the
other islands. Now, after having passed
through this very trying experience, l
have learned to love and cherish the
Hui, its aims and objects, more than
most; so do not wish to see any ill
feeling nor anything that will bring dis
repnte upon our organization. l wish
harmony and good will to reign among
us.
Mr.. J. X. Kaulia said: The matter
before us is which OF the two presidents
is the rightlul one? Why was Mr.. Ka-
hoonei removed without cause? Was ne
brought before any meeting OF this Hui
and found guilty OF any misdemeanor?
Ii the action OF the meeting which
elected Mr.. Wilcox was illegal, why con-
tinue to uphold his claim?
Mr.. Pipikane bullock arose and, in
roaring tones resembling a mad steer,
proposed that those who wished Wilcox
TO be president should follow him, and
those who favored Kahoonei should fol-
low him and organize another Hui. For
himself he saw no other way of getting
out OF the present difficulty. He himself
would join Wilcox.
Mr.. Kaulukou said he did not approve
OF the ill'teeling shown by some present.
Gentle measures were best. A nation
at war with itself is doomed to destruc-
ton. He moved an ad journment.
The Chairman thought according to the
constitution that neither Kahoonei nor
Wilcox was legal President as the con-
stitution had not provided for the cleo
ton of President.
Mr.. r. w. Wilcox said We must har-
monte. do not like the present situa-
ton of our Hui. If l thought Mr.. Ka-
hoonei were Influenced by unprincipled |
foreigners, as l at first suspected, would |
not yield the chair to him. / appreciate |
how Kahoonei has toiled for the Hui. 1t |
was not Dan Lyons who organized it, he |
was only a tool, but Mr.. Kahoonei. l |
have great confidence in him, not on &C
count of his scholarly attainments, but |
or his integrity and honesty. Therefore,
now gladly resign the Presidency to
lim. prolonged cheers.)
Mr.. Pipikane, a strong adherent OF
Mr.. Wilcox, then stood up and shouted
1t the height of his voice that he would
not give in; he was still for Wilcox who
vas foolish in relinquishing his claims
Mr. j. A. Kahoonei was then asked
o take the chair, after which the meet
ne adjourned.