The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-19
COMMENT ON HAWAII.
Extract from Leading American News
papers.

an editorial which will at
tract great attention and interest in
Hawaii. 1t would appear that Mr.
Spreckels is taken at his full worth in
Washington-perhaps more so. We
publish the editorial in full
"lf we understand the attitude of
Mr.. Claus Spreckels with reference to
the Hawaiian question, it is as follows
He is opposed to Annexation by the
United States and will under no cir. |
recede from that position |
He is in favor Of a protectorate, how
ever, and if the United States will com
promise on that it Can count upon his
and cooperation. He goes
further even, and declares that in the
event of protectorate he will himself
purchase the site for a coaing station
and naval depot at the entrance to the
harbor of Honolulu and present it to
the United States Government
"Such is Mr.. Spreckeps attitude as
defined by himself, and we defy the
world to say that it is not a handsome
and a liberal one. Mr. Spreckels is
no ordinary man. He is not a mere
plain, everyday sugar planter. He is
not even a common place capitalist.
Mr. SpreCkeLs is the familiar companion
of royalty, the power behind the throne,
the author of great national plans and
policies, the guide, philosopher and
friend of saddle colored kings and
queens. The whole native population
of Hawaii are behind him-he says SO
himself; while as for the deposed
Queen and her various relatives and
connections, he is their refuge, their
nainstay, their bulwark and their hope.
When he speaks Of Hawaiian affairs he
speaks with authority. He knows the
people from the ex Queen down to the
humblest of her subjects; he owns
most Of the is and r. W, and in course
Of time will probably own it all, and
| If he is not in a position to eXpOund
their views and pledge their faith, then
w should like to know who Is.
at will be seen, therefore; that the
United States, in order to keep in the
pathway of perfect safety, has only to
consult Mr.. Spreckels and arrange
things to his satisfaction He is res
dilute and immovable in his opposition
to annexation. We need not h pc
that he can be induced to relax at all
in that direction If we attempt t.
annex Hawaii we must prepare to en-
counter his displeasure and the hostility
of proud and warlke people, who, hc
says, are behind him to man On
the other hand, however, he is willing.
10 recognize a proteCtorate. In adopt,
ing that eXped ent we shall have his
Apr val, his infuence-nay, his bene-
dcton. He will Withdraw all his CD
ELECTIONS if we approach him in the
guise of a protcCtorate, and, as we have
ALREADY seen, that means happiness and
safety trrever and a day.
"What the administration will
with this very cordial and attractive
offer by Mr. Sprt ckels we do not pre-.
tend to prophesy. We are very SUR
however, that close and lasting alb
ance with him will remove the las
| lingering doubt as to the country,
n greatness and prosperity"
THE SPRECKELs PERKINS PROPOSAL
Any plan proposed by SpreckelS will
naturally be looked upon with more OF
less suspicion, particularly as the sugar
king has heretofore been one of the
most active and outspoken opponents
of annexation in any form. That hr
has now changed front seems to indi-
cate that he believes it will be easier t.
control legislative than congressional
,ction, in regulating the aff,irs of the
Islands, large part of which he is Gre
dited with owning.
The Spreckels plan will bear looking
to.-Tdcomd Ledger
{ FAIR TO NEITHER SIDE.
Why do we not hear something
definite anent the Hawaiian question
Minister Blount is back, and has beer
for some time, and still nothing is made
public. In the meantime, instructions
> and plottlngs against the Provisional
Government are g"ing merrliy on snc
the inhabitants are in condition
bord, ring on panic. The adnlnIs
tratiun should at once settle this matter
either pro or con. The delay is neither
statesmanlike nor fair treatment to the
residents Of the Islands. -FaiyUiOun
(Mlnn,) Meas.
WILL GO TO STAY.
Yes, and there is another place where
the American flag ought to be hoisted
place where it 1odS hoisted and wher,
it never should have been taken dowr
the Islands of Hawaii. Millions o
American eyes were moist, and million:
of American cheeks bushed holly wher
they read that the flag had beer
lowered after having been raised by ar
American ficIal representative of the
Government at Washington. Some
day it will 60 up again, and stay NJ,
Mr.. Nordhoff and Mr.. Spreckels to the
un American contrary notwithstanding
San Diego Sim.
WILLIS is ALL RIGHT.
Another Minister to Hawai- has beer
appointed. Perhaps Cleveland vii
get one who will not haul down the