New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-30
SHALL WE ANNEX HAWAII?
BORIS APPEAL
by ALL MEANS, EXTEND A WELCOME.

From The New-York sun DEM
So the Sandwich Islands want TO Jon the United
S SeHsc h not e S'Wns Mere s c S '1p e nd
safety ana the hope Of liberty ana e aY IN
the Of arranging proper terms for the admission
Of the welcome applicants. The stat OF Hawaii may
annexed 10 the American Jnon' and We dare say 1t
will not be the last
NOTHING TO LOSE, AND OUR DUTY CLEAR.
From The New-York Morning Advertiser.
We can lose nothing by acccdins TO the desire Of
this people 10 be- :akcn into our family Of states. IT
Is not likely that other nation would seriously
urge an objection 10 our doing 80. Certainly no
other nation has The shadow Of a right 20 oppose
such consummation Nur own Interests would he
those Of the Hawaiians would lie senally promoted
by annexation.
There are reasons why this feeble people will
perhaps. be able unadcd TO achieve and maintain
themselves Is the enjoyment OF the blessings of free
bn, tn to them our hd pWe WIDER 5e ! & We
enjoy and Of which our great Republic IS the champion
OF all peoples, and when any given case the full
fllment Of ,hIs obligation is accompanies BY 50 many
manifest advantages 20 us our course seems TO be
plainly indicated.
AMERICAN INTERESTS AT STAKE.
From The New-York Press.
The American Government should take prompt and
decisive action Tie representatives Of every Euro
pan Power at Honolulu. with the exception OF those
of England. have recognized the form Of Govern
ment. This should be sufficient 10 prevent the inter
ference of these nations. ~ 10 Great Britain there
should be no hesitation on the part of the Admins
trltin In VIGOROUSLY enforcing American rights
The interests Of the United states are paramount in
Hawaii. II IS estimated that nearly $30,oOo0O0 OF
american money is invested in these Islands More
than twothirds of all the property Is owned by
Americans These men have the right to demand that
their interests shall be protected and their rights
maintained
IF WE LOSE TIE PRIZE. SOME ONE ELSE WILL
TAKE 1T.
From The Philadelphia Inquirer Rcpl
The opportunity is offered and it should be EN-
braccd. The Islands are almost at our doors ana
connected with US by splendid line Of steam steam,
Brtoin will find occasion TO control the islands
Let have them They constitute fine group
Sugar is an extensive industry aud capable Of much
higher development under American protection.
WOULD THERE BE COMPLICATIONS
From The Philadelphia Times Und. DEM
Whether the next step will be logically annexation
to the United States is more dcm question That
able. but it could not be accomplished now without
complications it would Be better to Ds voG ana Gon 1
The landing Of force Of United states marines at
Honolulu may be REGARDED as merely pieGe Of pubic
protectorae. We must, of course. defend Hawaii
against h re as country into Ua nj 10
there is time enough for that.
NO OTHER NATIONS WOULD HESITATE.
From The Philadelphia Record Gnd)
The invitation is one which any Of the European
of the islands from maritime or military point of
view Is unQuestionabe. The policy Of our Govern
lection OF American lives or interests should demand
Intervention bnt situation may easily arise which
would compel departure from this prudent and time
honored course, and The Navy Department has been
wise in taking prompt measures to meet any possible
emergency.
IS ANY OTHER MEASURE PRACTIOABLEi
From The Philadelphia Press Rep)
Half century ago the United States declared the
occupation of the Islands by any European power
day. If the past fiction OF native rule cannot be
longer maintained, only is open. The
United States must accept this island but this should
not be done without careful consideration OF our
treaty obligations TO France and England, and tho
possibility Of restoring native rule with American
PRESIDENT"
WHAT DOES 1T INvOLvEl
From the New York World Dem)
Before deciding TO accept the Sandwich Islands II
will bo we'll TO wait until the of the concession
made public. Sometimes q free gift is altogether
too expensive.
DON'T WORRY ABOUT ENGLAND.
From The New.York Recorder (RepD.
Probably, with Mr. Gladstone In power. there will
be no great difficulty in arranging understanding be-
tween the English Government and own which
VIII respect the wishes Of the Hawaiian people and at
the same time amply protect American interests in
the Islands, which large and valuable. Mr.. Glad
stone is not Lord Salisbury his ablshed for
eign policy is always TO quietly adjust these little
questions In which important British interests
are involved, and preserve international peace aud
good will.