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The morning call., 1893-03-17

There is no doubt that the Japanese Gov
eminent will demand the same civil rights
ana suffrage for Japanese laborers in
Hawaii in case of annexation as the United
States grants native Hawaiians and other
foreigners resident here; and the japanese
Minister did not seem to understand he had
oVerstepped the limits of diplomatic pro-
priety in further informing his foreign
friends" that the Japanese Government
proposed to emphasize her demands when
the time arrived.
Inc Minister is also authority for the
statement that another japanese cruiser
may shortly be expected in Honolulu.
In connection with foreign views of an
neXstlon 1t may be stated that the Portu-
Ruese voters of Hawaii. amounting to some
5O0U out Of population of 1900 persons
resident here, are almost to q man favOra-
Die 10 annexation to the United States.
Ihls statement is the result OF an official
inquiry conducted by the Portuguese COM
missioner in collecting information for his
Government
On March the Provisional Government
appointed Waller Francis Frear, late JUS
tlce OF the Circuit Court, to be Second Asso-
elate Justice of the Supreme Court of the
Hawaiian Islands, vice Justice Dole. re-
signed. On the same day the Government
appointed Fl. E. Cooper of the Advisory
council to be Judge of the First Circuit
Court, vice W. F. Frear, resigned
r. NJ. Hatch, one OF the leading lawyers
OF Honolulu, has been unanimously elected
70 MI the vacancy in the Advisory Council
caused by the resignation of II. f. Cooper.
Inc Executive and Advisory Councils of
the Hawaiian Government have passed an
act 10 prohibit gambling and gaming. The
new law is absolute and prohibits gaming
In any form. and provides that any violation
OF Its provisions shall be punishable by n
hne OF not more than $1,000 or Imprisonment
at hard labor not exceeding one year.
John L. Bush. who went to San Francisco
with the ex-Queen's commissioners with the
Intention Of accompanying them to Wash
ington, which he did not do, however, has
written letter to his native Hawaiian
newspaper in Honolulu, the Ka Leo. in
which he states that his views on anneXa-
ton, as expressed through published inter
views in the San Francisco newspapers,
have had great influence in the United
States. He claims that lie has exerted so
much energy in his explanations Of the
truth Of the Hawaiian situation that not
only Congressman of note but the Ameri-
can people at large are becoming convinced
OF the great injustice of the annexation
movement. As Mr.. Bush has been cn both
sides OF the annexation question during the
last year, and is quite likely to change his
mind at any time without warning, his
views carry but little weight here, and will
proba bly, not he overestlmated on the coast.
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throw of the plan for annexation to the
United States.
Another interesting discovery, which has
lately transpired, is the fate of the new
constitution that the eX-Quaen promulgated
on the 18th of January last. The docu-
| ment disappeared almost Immediately after
its PRONUNCIATION, just after the Queen at
tempted, by proclamation. to recede from
her action. As soon as the new Govern
ment was formed search was made for the
document. to be used as evidence of the
Queens revolutionary action, but it could
not be found
Rewards were offered, but were of no
avail Demands were officially made upon
the deposed Queen to produce the document
and deliver it to the Government. She posi-
lively declined doing so and denied any
knowledge of its whereabouts. But when
the Queen was forced a few days afterwRrd
to procure money TO fit out her commissions
ers for Washington the truth came out.
The banking house which advanced her the
money on her note of hand made it a con-
dltion that the lost constitution should be
given no before her note would be honored.
The Queen was stubborn. as usual. and
absolutely refused to yield. She attempted
to procure the money from her English and
native supporters, but 1t was not 20 be had.
Mr.. Neumann began TO be uneasy and
feared that his iunketing trip to Washington
would fall through. 1t was not until the
evening oefor e the steamer Australia sailed
that the Queen weakened and announced
that she would next day comply with the
demands made upon her.
The next day, after she had received the
money on her note of hand. she made a
statement IN writing. signed in the presence
OF two witnesses. and delivered 1t into the
hands OF the persons authorized to receive it.
This statement, copy of which is held
in Washington, contains the somewhat re-
markable and startling announcement that
the Queen had herself that same day burnt
the official copy of the constitution, which
she now admitted she had promulgated, and
at the saule time had torn mp the registra-
ton act just passed by the Legislature, and
which had disappeared about the same
time.
There is little or no doubt that the Queen
had been spending large sums of money
shortly before the collapse came, and that
she was badly pushed for ready coin about
this lime. In fact. it is an open secret that
she spent large amount in the last legisla-
tive election, which took place to fill Vacan-
cies caused by the formation of one Of her
last cabinets; but it is not so well known
that at about the same time she was obliged
to pay into the treasury the large sum of
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little stock in such utterances. and are
rather inclined to believe them the out
growth Of the somewhat erratic diplomatic
course of the British Minister than the prod
uct of the policy Of the English Govern
ment itself.
The general provisions Of the ex-Queen's
power of attorney to her commissioner, Paul
NeumanD, as published in TIE CALL of
February 10, have since been verified by
your correspondent and found to be sub
stantialfy as stated. The denial made by
Mr. Neumann OF their truth in the San
Francisco newspapers caused The CALL
representative TO investigate the matter
with the unexpected result that he was
thereby enabled TO be the first person to
inform the Provisional Government that
the ex-Queen had been playing her usual
game of duplicity, and that there was the
best authority for The belief that Mr.. Neu-
mann carried a second power of attorney
in his pocket of which the Provisional Gov
ernment knew nothing.
The second document was doubtless the
one Mr.. Neumann referred to when he de-
clared to newspaper reporter in San Fran
cisco that his sole mission was to secure the
restoration of the Queen 10 the throne,
under United States protectorate if neces-
sary.
The truth seems to be that Mr. Neumann
carried an alternative authority from Queen
Liliuokalan, cOuntersgned by her last
Premier under the monarchy. Hon. Samuel
Parker, which commissioned Mr.. n Neumann
to negotiate, If the chance offered by any
sudden change in the course of events. for
the terms mentioned. viz. her restoration to
the Hawaiian throne. with the consent and
under the protection of the United States
of America.
Had fate favored the ex-Queen at this
point she would have been able to have
downed her political enemies at home, and,
at the same time to have placed her rival,
the Princess Kaiuani, on the shelf, thereby
freeing herself from the opportunities Of
the English faction, who were demanding
her abdication in favor of Kaiulani, MS a
settlement OF the difficulty and The over
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Mr.. Davies made bitter and persistent
fight in 16S9-9O against the free-trade treaty
proposed by the 1hurston Cabinet between
Hawaii and the United States: and al
though Mr.. Davies probably overestimated
his influence in preventing the consumma-
tion of that treaty it is yet quite certain
that he has since publicly claimed the en-
tire merit Of its defeat and has boasted that
single-handed he kept the United States
from stealing a march on England and
securing a footing in Hawaii through that
treaty.
With these facts in view it is not believed
here that the United States will seriously
listen to the proposition Of Theo. H. Davies
10 establish his royal ward on the
Hawaiian throne, and thereby re-establish
the prestige of the English faction in the
diplomacy if not in the absolute control of
the politics of the monarchy.
The actions and official course of the
British Minister resident, Major James
Henry WodehOuse, since the establishment
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HON. p. c. Jones.

Mr.. Jones is member of the firm of c.
Brewer & Co. and has been for many years
connected with some of the largest planting
interests in Hawaii He says:
TO my mind there are many very strong
arguments In favor of annexation, and it is
difficult to say which is the strongest, but
perhaps the most valuable will be that we
shall secure good government, one that will
be strong and economically conducted.
Another is it will enable the Hawaians to
break away from many of the heathenish
superstitions that seem to have been gain
ing ground Of late years
with annexation l believe that values
will greatly improve, taxes be reduced and
all will have feeling of security that has
not been enjoyed for several years. More
enterprises will be started, business Will
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have always been opposed to anuexa-
ton, but the many difficulties aud corrup-
tions which have lately occurred have
changed my views. ! believe, however, that
we should only accept annexation on the
same basis aud with the same privileges
granted to the other States and Territories
OF the United States. According to what
L have thus far seen and read of the treaty
of annexation as published, il will give us
no equivalent privileges for the national ex-
change 10 be made.
AS tar as can Judge at present, would
prefer that we should be annexed under n
bill of annexation which would clearly set
forth the details of the future Government
to be established here, and would guarantee
us the boon OF an unqualified voting fran
chise, under which we would be responsible
for all local government | would certainly
insist that any treaty of annexation, il
passed, should be ratified here by a legally
established Legislature. For this reason.
would object to the ratification of the treaty
by the Executive and Advisory Council of
the Provisional Government"
MR.. j. T. WATERHOUSE
Nj. Waterhouse is an Englisnman and a
representative British merchant. He is
one of the Oldest and most successful mer-
chants in Hawaii. and has always been
characterized as a large hearted and public
spirited man. He is at the same time a
great admirer Of the United States and
American institutions. He says:
Il am thoroughly and heartily in favor of
the annexation movement under whatever
form 1t may take. l consider that native
rule in Hawaii has proved complete
failure, and in consequence of the suicidal
conduct of the native portion of the last
Legislature all confidence is lost in the Gov
eTnment of the country. They turned out
the only good Cabinet we had had for
years and replaced them with members of
the renowned ring Of booders who had
not the support Of good citizen in Homo
lulu.
''As soon as the bOodler Cabinet went into
power it represented at best but a clique of
lottery gamblers, and at once determined
TO dispose Of all my Hawaiian securities
and leave the islands until better times
returned, which came, however, sooner
than l expected. l attempted to sell my
Government bonds, but before the revolu-
tiOn could not get an offer for them. On
the 14th Of January last l offered them a. Is
per cent discount without a taker, and in
fact could hardly have given them away.
LAS soon, however, as the American flag
was raised IN February merchant who had
refused TO take them at 10 per cent discount
tried to secure them at par, but l then re-
fused to SELL Yes, SIT; | am for anneXa-
tion, but only to the United States, and the
sooner we get il the better off the country
will he -
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HON. J. B. ATHERTON.

Mr.. Atherlon is one of the oldest and
best-k nown merchants in Hawaii, and has
been for many years n leading member of
the firm Of Castle & Cook Of Honolulu. He
says:
Il have read the treaty of annexation as
printed in the Daily Commercial Advertiser
of the Sd of February, AID would accept
the terms as there given if no better were
obtanatle by our commissioners to the
United States.
Il believe the radical change proposed in
the form Of the Hawaiian Government will
be for the general good OF the islands.
Having resided in Hon olulu for the past
thiIty-four years, and in active business
during that period, l have desired and
sought with Others for the closest CONNER
cial relations with the United States. short
Of annexation, believing that such relations
would be of the greatest advantage to the
islands. l always opposed annexation.
Il have always believed that the Govern
ment and people of the United States had
greater interest in the Hawaiian Islands
aud their future than any other people or
country. hence could and would do more
for the islands than others.
Notwithstanding my opposition to an
nexation in the past l have never doubted
that from the geographical position of the
Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, their
growing commercial relations with the
world and especially with their nearest
neighbor, the large and increasing business
interests of Americans in the islands the
growing need OF a naval or coaing station
of the United States in the Pacific Ocean
other than on the American seaboard, and
the belief, if not actual knowledge that the
United States would never allow any other
foreign power to obtain footing here, the
time would come sooner or later when they.
the Hawaiian Islands, would become part
of the great American republic.
II am an annexationist now from the
force Of circumstances. The past year has
shown clearly that a good stable Govern.
ment cannot be had under Hawaiian con-
trol. The Hawaiia ms having the franchise
outvote the white population with its large
property interests. Led by foreigners of
different nationalities, many of them with
ont property, and seeking their own in
terests solely, regardless of others, they OBJ
tanned control of the Government, put men
in offices and places of trust who had not
the Ontidence of the public, passed bills in
the Legislature obnoxious to the best people
of the Islands, Injurious to the country and
its business and utterly rulnous 10 its credit
Mt home and abroad. Seeing no escape
| from such condition OF affairs but in an
nexation l have become an aanexationist." F."
HON. JOHN S. WALKER.
The morning call., 1893-03-17
HON. ALEX YOUNG.

HON. ALEX YOUNG.
Mr.. Young is Scotchman by birth and
came to Hawaii some thirty years ago. He
is the CHEF owner of the Honolulu Iron
Works Company. and has also been actively
engaged in the sugar industry for the past
fourteen years. lie says:
~ am in favor of annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands to the United States of
America.
''First-B Because Hawaii has her almost
entire business erie prise and wealth in
the hands offOreigners, of whom Americans
and those heartily in sympathy with that
great republic largely predominant.
Second Because the trend of HawaiTs
late soyereigns has been toward an abso-
lutlsm or Capitalization of power that is
utterly Incompatible with business prosper
ity at home or the inspiration of financial
confidence abroad. and this trend has
brought about such a state of political
unrest and discomfort among all classes that
further seli-goyernment in Hawaii seems to
be impossible. The ballot being largely in
the hands Of unsophstieated native Hawaii
ans, who have little or no financial stake in
The country, has been easily man ipulated by
that class of politicians whose chief aim is
to destroy. not build ur, national prosper
ity. Such are the parasites who by be-
wdering the people with false hopes Of
office and Intoxicating the sovereign with
assurances Of unlimited power have sapped
the foundations OF the independence of
Hawaii, and made annexation an unaYoid-
able necessity.
Third - Because annexation under
reas onabie conditions would insure stable
cover ment and universal prosperity to the
Hawaiian Islands, by which all classes of
both Hawaiians and foreigners would be
greatly benefited commercially, socially and
politically.
Fourth - Because, falling Eself-govern-
ment in Hawaii, to the United States geo.
graphically belong these beautiful gems of
the Pacific Ocean. Commercially America
is the market for all our products, and
better than any other nation she can
furnish all our needed supplies. To the
American people do the Hawaiians owe
their civilization, their chrislianiza ton and
their excellent system OF education, and
to al this is added the fact that resi-
dents Of all natioualities who have been
prosperous or become wealthy during the
past years of prosperity in tie Hawaiian
Islands owe tile same to the generosity ard
paternal fostering care of our near neghbor,
the United States.
"Fifth-Besides the above reasons in
favor of annexation, l would mention lastly
but not least that such a state Of things
once fairly established would be a boon to
tine native Hawaiian people socially, fuan-
cially, intellectually and reltglously For it
must be borne in mind that tie aptness of
Hawaiians, coupled with the advanced
state OF education among them. fits them
for spheres of usefulness hitherto not
within their reach, and increased pros
perity, which would be the natural outcome
of annexation, would multiply the oppor-
tunit!es for the application Of native Ha-
Waiian energy and talent"
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OPINIONS OF LEADERS.
Views of Representative Men Regard
iEg Annexation.

-hIsIlN7@t-ItVEI'
HONOLULU. March 9.-The following are
some of the views on annexation to the
United States entertained by the leading
men upon both-sides. These expressions
OF opinion have been kindly furnished a
CALL representative in reply to one or
more of the following interrog gations:
l. What. to your mind, is the strongest
argument for or against annexation from
the Hawaiian standpoint?
2. What is your opinion of the treaty of
annexation as published?
3. Do you think the radical change pro-
posed in the form of the Hawaiian Govern
ment Will be favorable or otherwise to tile
general welfare of the Islands?
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HON. JOHN s. WALKER.

Mr.. Walker is Scotchman by birth, and
has lived many years in Hawaii. where he
has filed many positions and offices OF pub
lie trust. lie was unanimously elected
President of the Legislature of 1892. .93-the
last under the monarchy. He says:
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greatly improve. and all who will may i'm
prove their condition in life."
HON. c. w. ASHFORD.

blr. Ashford is lawyer, and ex-Attorney-
General under the late King. He is one of
the promoters and leaders Of the new polit-
ical movement known as the Hawaiian
Civil Rights League. He says:
l consider the treaty as published the
most Infamous political bargain of modern
times. Il does not even rise to the dignity
OF sale, for sale implies a consideration
something given in return or exchange.
In the absence of any consideration moving
to Hawaii the treaty is nothing less than a
bare delivery OF Hawaii. gagged and bound,
Into the possession Of the United States, to
be treated as the latter power, through It's
congress, shall think fit. 1t is all give and
no take on our part. Not even the most
elementary principles of local self govern
ment are guaranteed to us. We receive no
guarantees OF any description, while ceding
our Tag. nationality, public domain, build
lngs and property of every description to
the United States. We are left as to all
matters of local administration, absolutely
TO the mercy and whins Of a Congress sit
ting 1000 miles away, not one per cent of
whose members ever saw this country, and
In whose selection We have had no voice.
"Our opinion upon the fundamental ques-
tion Of annexation, upon any conditions,
has not even been asked. and the proposed
delivery of the Hawaiian nation as so many
chattels is sought to be made by a quintet
OF so-called commissioners representing a
numerically Insignificant minority of the
population. No provision being made for
the future citizenship Of our people. they
may be made outeasts and aliens in their
own country by an unfriendly Congress.
When Texas was annexed she retained the
ownership OF her public lands. Why should
not Hawaii do the same? am for annex
alton. but only with efficient guarantees OF
local self-government. the birthright OF
every freeman. The United States may
impose this treaty upon Hawaii by con-
quest. but not otherwise"
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1T SUITS THEM.
Hawaiians Favor the
Treaty.
NATIVES ARE LTSTLESS
The Opposition Weak and
DisCOrdant.
DUPLICITY OF THE QUEEN.
She Admits Burning the New
Constitution.
CLAIMS OF THE YOUNG PRINCESS
How the Crown Lands Were Acquired
and a Proposed Plan for Their
Distribution.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-07-21
FooTE,s GOOD WORK.
The New Haven Hoy Kept Chace Busy at Longwood Great Excitement
 hn

The New Haven Hoy Kept Chace Busy
 at LongwOod - Great Excitement
 Among the Spectators.
 LoNawooD, Mass, July 20-In the Lopgwood tennis tournament to-day there were two rings, with two performances in each ring. and plenty of spectators. The contests began early. Stevens began the days play by plain service. Deuce was scored four times by Umpire Whittlesey before the player cut the game to his credit. He finally got it by beautiful passes down the side lines. The sixth game was an exhibition of sharp in court volleying. He earned the applause he re- ceived. With the count at 8, Hall played very poorly, while Stevens kept on and won, 83. The opening game of the geo. ond get was about as pretty as one cares to look at, and thirteen times di1 the ball pass the net before it landed about half an inch outside the line. The score was 8, Hail leading, but the New Yorker never got any farther in this set and Stevens won the set 4. He also took the third set f.
 Foote started in with 8 rush that rather staggered the "boy wonder" and before he fairly knew where he was at the count was 5.1 in Yale's favor. Two games more for Chace and then Foote takes the set 6-3 The second get was one of the fercsst ever fought at Longwood as well as one of the most sensational in its scores. Chsce be- gan well, winning two games, but then, try as he would, hs could not get any farther and his nervy antagonist took four straight.
 Two games more for the Providence lad on successful ground strokes tied the score, but only for a moment, as Foote's quick volleying helped him to the front once more, in his favor. It was very rapid work, and when the score of was reach ed the excitement of the spectators was in- tense. Chace was not going to get it for lorg games, but he stuck to it. His plucky work WAS rewarded, and three successive games gave him the set, 9 2, Foote being game to the end. This set proved to bs the turning point in the match, for Chacs won the next two sets love on eoms old tennis that was good to look at.
 The exhibition doubles between Hobart and Hovey against Wrenn and Hall result sd in a victory for the former by a score of 3. 75. Following are the scores:
 Ssmi-fnal rourd-Stevens beat Hall, 6 3, 5 4, 64; Chace beat Foote, 8 6, 97, 60, 6 O