The morning call., 1892-07-28
news FROM HAWAII.
Talk of Ceding Pearl HarbOr to
the United States.
Alexander J. Cartwright, an Old California
Forty Miner and Prominent Resident
Of Honolulu, Dead-Politics.

a mass-meeting of Hawaiians. held at the
Queens armoTy, July 13, was addressed by
X. w. Wilcox on the subject of the cessiOn
OF Pearl harbor to the United States. Will
cox took the ground that to cede Pearl City
TO America would establish Hawaiian inde-
pendence. and lie labored TO remove the
apprehenslOns of evils which he said the
native Hawaiians feared might follow the
cession Of territory. a committee has been
talked OF 10 be appointed by the Legislature
as envoy 10 Washington 10 discuss the feast
bility of the establishment of q naval sta
ton at Pearl City. He wished TO reassure
the Hawaiians that the committee had no
power to give away any part OF Hawaii. If
America took Pearl City millions Of dol
lars would come to the islands. The ces-
sion of Pearl harbor did not necessarily
mean annexation to the United States
Discussion then became general, and
Hon. Joseph Nawahi said he was not in
favor of Wilcox remarks. The principle
in the Liberal party. he said, was the
autonomy and independence of the
Hawaiian kingdom. Wilcox had been
this principle, but ii was evident that he
had changed ground, and the speaker said
he would like TO know what influence had
been brought to bear. why" lie said,
would not America break a contract with
Hawai- about Pearl harbot if she ch ose
Hawaiian treaty. Hawaii couldn't do much
kicking, as America would soon silence
her." He disapproved OF the resolution,
and said he advised all constituencies to
demand OF their representatives the calling
OF mass-meetlng where this matter could
be fully discussed. The meeting adjourned
without further action.
Johnston Island Occunfed
On July 13 the British man-of-war Cham
pion left Honolulu and steamed away to the
southwest The reason of her cruise was
not made public, but private information of
eml-officlal character is to the effect that
her object was TO annex Johnston Island,
which lies 120 miles southwest of Oahu, to
the territory of the British Government.
Johnston, or COrnwallis Island, as 1t is
sometimes called, was discovered by Cap
tain Charles James Johnson, in command
OF the British man-Of-war Corn wallis, on
December IL, 1907. By its name one would
think II was but one island, whereas ii con-
sists of number Of rocky isletS on a coral
foundation. Little or n vegetation is TO be
found on any of them except the largest,
which is half mile in diameter. The Pa
cifc GuanO Company Of San Francisco
raised the American flag here some time
ago and was engaged in collecting guanO
from the neighboring isles and shipping it
TO this point.
Hawaiian Politics.
On Wednesday, July 13, some very stormy
scenes took place in the Hawaiian Legisla-
ture. Representative II. W. Wilcox moved
vote OF want Of confidence in the present
Cabinet.
Another resolution was Of lack of conf
dence in Marshal Wilson. 1t was ruled out
of order. which was probably correct in the
shape IN which 1t was presented; but it ap-
pears to have been finally tabled. Later on.
In the discussion OF the appropriation bill,
an opportunity was afforded, and some very
lively as well as bitter things were said
about the Marshal, as we'll as of the Gov
eTnment.
As the Australia was leaving Honolulu
on the 10Th inst, rum0r was current that
the Ministry had rendered their resigna-
tlons to the Queen to avoid a discussion on
Wilc0X's resolution of want of confidence,
mich Was set Tor de5.:c o. rs next dev
July 21.
A. j. Cartwright Dead.
Alexander j. Cartwright. prominent
resident OF Hawaii since 1919, aud at the
same time an enthusiastic citizen of the
United States. passed away at his beautiful
home in Honolulu on Tuesday, the 18th
ms, in his seventy second year. The de-
ceased was born IN New \ ERIK on the 18th
Of April, 1870, ana for the first % wears Of
his life he resided in his native city, In
1919 he came across the plains To California
where, alter being in business in san Fran
cisco Tor a few months, his health failed,
and on the recommendations Of friends he
left for Hawaii. He engaged in the whaling
business there and prospeTed. finally OPEN
ing up private banking concern, In which
he was interested at the time OF his death.
Mr.. Cartwright had been often impOr-
tuned 10 become an Hawaiian citizen and
accept political Office, but this he always
refused to do on account OF his pTo-Ameri-
can sentiments. He, however, filled nearly
every civil office. He was appointed chief
of the Honolulu Fire Department in 1852
by kekuanaOa, Governor of Oahu. He has
been president of the Chamber of Com
meTce, a member of the board of trustees of
tile Queens Hos tal, and president Of the
American relief fund. which has for its OBJ
ject the assistance Of needy Americans in
this country. At the time If his death he
filled the Office of Consul for Peru, and was
president OF the Honolulu library and read
ng-rooms, in which last-named Institution
be took great interest. He was also presl-
dent IT me Gtni3p lrGA WGrras. -~~------- -
The Leper Colony.
committee from the Legislature paid a
visit recently to the lepeT colonies at Molo-
kai in order to hear aud investigate the
complaints OF the unfOrtunates there con-
fined. Among other things The lepers COM
piained OF a lack of food, and said that the
rice furnished 10 them was mixed with coral
and broken glass.
In its report the committee showed that
since 1868 there have been sent 10 MoIokai
1851 lepeTs, of whom 1888 were females
At the present time there are 1l15 afflicted
ones on the island. During the past wear
800 died from the disease. and for two years
the cost TO the Government for the entire
establishment was S243 600. The lepers are
happy and cOntented, and the fact that
they are afflicted with an incui able disease
never seems TO trouble them. They buy
and sell, marry ana are given in marriage.
rfv Errf B, IL L. a
certain age, just the same as though moth
ing were the matter with them and as if
Coos green earth had been specially pro-
yided for their use.
General News.
Principal w. Murray OF the Government
English School at PahoehOe, North Kona.
has been fined for the cruel treatment OF
one of his eight-year-old pupils for some
petty offense. Complaints have been made
TO the Board OF Education with view to
his removal.
Her Majesty Queen Liliuokalani gave a
ball at Iolani Palace on Thursday, the 10th
inst, in honor of tie mobiles and representa-
tives of the Legislative Assembly. Among
those present were members Of the diplo-
matte and consular corps. the officers of
the men-of-war in port and leading citizens.
with their wives. The ball was pro-
nounced success throughout
The glorious Fourth was celebrated
throughout the Islands by fireworks, enter
talnments. horseracing, etc. iD manner
that would have done credit to countries
floating the American flag. At Honolulu a
ball was given on board the cruiser San
Francisco, at which the Queen and all the
prominent citizens were present. Admiral
Brown was unable to use his broken leg,
but was carried on deck AMI welcomed his
guests.
When the Australia was in Honolulu the
British tramp steamer Palmas arrived with
over 100 japanese on board. As nearly all
the plantations are shut down the Hawaiian
Government was in quandary what to do
with the immigrants. The chances are that
they will all make for San Francisco.
The salaries of all Government employees
are being reduced, and there is grave doubt
of much money being Appropriated for an
EXHIBIT from Hawaii at the Worlds Fair.