The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-29

but before any such steps were taken the
Alliance hove in sight. and, concluding that
Uncle Sam was attending strictly to his
knitting. the islanders were content TO rely
upon his protection.
So much for the Hilo end of the Kon-go-
Alliance Encyclopaedia cruise.
Matters are very quiet here just now. All
unknown TO the world at large another vic
tim 10 The latest Hawaiian revolution 1s
here in Hilo in the person of native con-
vict, In whom the revolution aroused a
spirit Of enterprise that proved rather dis
astrous to himself. With gang Of his fell
lows he was working on the volcano road
when the news came of LiliuokalanPs over
throw and the establishment of the Pro-
visional Government. With no conception
of any Government without a mon arch this
Kanaka was at once inspired with belief
that there was no longer any law and he
was free. So, shouting to his fellows to
come on, he made a break for liberty and
headed an attack npon the guard, in which
his companions were not slow to join.
Seeing how matters stood, and not wish
ing really to hurt any one, the guard wisely
queled the threatened ipsurrection by
gently but firmly impinging bullet from
Winchester rife in the integument of one
of the neither extremities OF the leader. 1t
made very pretty wound; the coon came
down, and was taken 10 the district jail,
where skilful surgeon dressed his leg and
made him comfortable. He is good ma
tive now, and will doubtless continue one
until his leg gets well.
The United States has an interesting curio
here that the Smithsonian should hasten
to secure, II that institution does not the
British Museum probably will, but he I'M
fortunately belongs to the United States.
His name is Charles FurneauX, and he Off
ciates in the capacity of consular agent at
this port. visited this worthy in his Office
ON the day of my arrival in search of iDfor-
nation. l explained to him who l was,
and upon what eTrand had come. He sat
at his desk, surrounded by score or more
of hali-finis he'd paintings on canvas. and at
once launched into discourse upon Ha-
waiiau scenery. After listening patiently
until / was warned that my somewhat
limited time was flying. ventured to ex-
press my appreciation of the beauties Of the
Hawaiian landscape, and to hint gently
that would like to know something Of the
political situation.
"OhH he exclaimed In amiable surprise,
''are you interested in politicsY'
Meekly acknowledging the impeachment
| wide awake at once.
~ can tell you one thing" be said enthu-
siasticslly. "There hasn't been any rebel
| lion in these islands.
mo; presume revolution Is the word
that would apply" was my reply.
| "Wel there hasn't been any revolution.
| There isn't much difference il the terms"
Excuse me, Mr.. Furneaux," said, but
l am inclined to think there has been revo-
ldtion."
WELL" said this luminous representative
Of great nation. IL haven't seen any,"
just then he excused himself for mo-
ment and gave his attention to a negative
that he was developing. for our consular
agent at Hilo is confirmed victim of the
| Photographic rabies. When he had shifted
the negative and set it in the sun he re-
turned TO the minor topic of politics.
THE United States" he said. does not
want these islands yet. Annexation is
bound 10 come, but this isn't the time for it,
The principal interest here is British. We
have not the American citizenship to JUS
tify US in assuming control of the country.
| There should be a restoration OF the throne
under an American protectorate."
gazed at the speaker for a moment in
amszement
'Mr. Furneaux," [ said. "what natlonali-
ties. aside from native aud Japanese. pre-
| dominate here2"
English and German" was the prompt
| reply.
"And what" 1 said, sis the prevailing
| sentiment in the island regarding this move
ment?"
| ''Oh, it is all for annexation. all for an
| nexation; but that is only because of the
better protection of mOneyed Investments.
| The time hasn't come for annexation yet
Really, l think the present form Of Govern
ment would be better" And MIR. Furneaux
excused himself for O twenty minutes
seanee among his negatives.
1t Is true, as Mr.. Furneaux said, that
large proportion OF tie owners on this Island
are English and Germans, but. unlike the
! English in aud about Honolulu, who
are nearly all smitten with the political
| parasite known as desire for prrfeTment,
the English on Hawaii are heart and purse
| for annexation. They want 1t because they
recognize the fact that Hawaii's only safety
is an alliance with some strong country,
and the further fast that that country is, by
every natural law, the United States.
| Probably no class of people would be
| gIadder than the English residents to see
| the American flag go up on the island.
A mass-meeting of the citizens of Hilo
and HilO district. region extending some
| thirty miles along the coast and embracing
! eight large plantations. was held at the
courthouse, HilO. on the evening Of March
| II. for the purpose OF comforting with the
represent atives here Of the American press
The meeting was large and representative
one. Con siderable time was devoted to a
narration of the benefits this country
would derive from annexation and the nat
ural advantages Of Hllo barbor over any
other in the kingdom as a port of entry
The adaptabilty of Cocoanut Island to the
uses of a coallDg station was shown, and tue
consensus Of opinion was that to annexation
and annexation only was the country to look
for help from the morass into which the old
Government has plunged 1t. The meeting
was an enthusiastic one, and closed with q
ringing round of applause for the stars aud
stripes. ADELINE Z. KNAPP,