The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-02
HE is ENDORSED.
EX=Minister Stevens on
Hawaii.
THE MERCHANTS SAY ANNEX.
A Comprehensive Address Before the
Chamber OF Commerce Is Well
Received by Large Audience.

Hon. John L. Stevens, retiring United
States Minister to the Hawaiian Islands,
yesterday addressed the Chamber of Com.
MERGE.
The ex-Minfster who was we'll received
by large audience, reviewed the Ha-
waiian situation, already familiar to the
public. and did not spare the administra-
ton of the royal family or the royal
family Itself Both he considered corrupt.
He emphasized the importance of annex.
Ing the islands and stated that from his
personal knowledge that consummatior
was generally desired by the native and
American population.
Al the close of his address Colonel Tay-
lor offered the following resolutions, which
were adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, The Chamber of Commerce of San
francisco, representing the business interests
OF This city, and. IN q large deg ee. the COM
melce OF the Pacific Coast of the United States,
DeneVlng that til" prosperity of The Hawaiian
Islands is of vital Importance 10 these interests.
views with deep concern The delay attending
Inc negotiations of the treaty OF annexation
anu, whereas, the history OF these Islands
SHOWS that their civilization and development
Is the result OF the energy and progress of the
united States TO such III extent that they are
to-uaV pre-emlnentlY an AmeI lean colony, that
they depend for their future progress and for
tue main enance of their CIVILIZATION upon
their connection with this country, and all
history shows that no coioniZIng nation aban-
d0ns Its colonial branches; and, whereas, we
nave listened with deep interest 10 the Hon.
John l.. Stevens. late United States Minister TO
tht Hawaiian Islands. in MS clear and forclble
statement of the true condition of affairs in
That country, now, therefore.
ReS0tUed. Th the Chamber OF Commerce of
San francisco believes the speedy annexation
OF tile Hawai- ian Islands 10 the United States Is
OF vital Importance 10 The general interests OF
The Pacific Coast and will be TO the political
and commercial advantage OF this whole coun-
Try, citizens OF Which or their descendants in
Hawaii own or control the great bulk OF lis
properly and commerce, now In the hour OF
need turn Tor help to America; and
ResOtUed, That this association, believing
mat II sreaks the opinion OF the majority OF the
solemn conviction that IL Is the duty of The
United States OF America, without further de-
lay, to heed the appeal of tn Hawaiian Islands
Tor annexation, and TO extend 10 our colony The
enlightened projection OF the Government and
institutions OF this country by incorporating
Hawaii as an integral part of the United States.
ResotUed, That copy OF these resolutions be
forwarded to the President OF the United States
and our Congressional delegation.
A personal vote of thanks was also
rendered Mr. Stevens for his address, and
Hugh Craig made rousing speech indoors
ing his American action while in Office
aud tavoring annexation. w. L. Coleman
also favored annexation, While satisfied
with making haste slowly. Among the
listeners present was T. 3. Bishop, the
leading banker of Honolulu.