The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-21
THEY FAVOR THE ANNEX
ALTON OF THE ISLANDS.
Few of the Leading Journals are
Found to Oppose the Request
of the Commissioners.
HOIST THE STARS AND STRIPES.

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confronted by situation that is IL
sistent. The revolution is an accom-
plished fact, and the Provisiona
Government has been recognized b!
the American Minister, as well as by
the representatives of most of the
powers which maintain diplomatic
relations with the islands. This new
government has dispatched special
commission to Washington, asking
for annexation, though not for State
hood. The measure of its desire is
that Hawaii should become an Amer
lean Territory.
These islands are an outpost OF the
United States. Their naval and COM
mercial Importance are recognized.
Shall we, because of conservative
instinct which renders departure
from traditional policy unpleasant,
sacrifice solid advantages and permit
their transfer to England
The business and the wealth of Ha-
waii are in the hands of Americans.
The monarchy has been overthrown
by our countrymen, not as adventur-
ers, but as sober men defending their
lives and their interests. There will
be questioning of motives, accuse
tions of selfshness under the guise
of patriotism, and cry that the ma
tives are being robbed of their birth
right. But one incontestible fact
stands out above all the confusion
and ruck of small ambitions. 1t was
the Queen who precipitated the crisis
by attempting to break through every
legal restraint and impose new con-
stitution on the kingdom that would
have deprived the whites of the rights
and privileges solemnly guaranteed
them. This was revolution undis
guised. The counter revolution was
clearly an act of legitimate self
defense. Liliuokalani brought her
fate upon herself and forfeited the
sympathy of all who believe in con-
stitutionsl government.
1t is a condition and not theory
with which the United States has to
deal. Common sense and sound pol
icy dictate that the Hawaiian Islands
should be annexed. The group must
not pass under European ownership.
Hoist the American flag in Homo
lulu S. F. Examiner.
THE HAWAIIAN REVOLUTION.
Queen Liliuokalsni, of Hawaii, has
been deposed, Provisional Govern
ment has been formed to administer
affairs pending annexation to the
United States, and a Commission has
arrived here on Saturday en- route TO
Washington, to propose such annex
alton.
This result has been brewing for
years. The principal business inter
ests of Hawaii are in the hands of
white foreigners, Americans pre-
dominating. The royal government
of the kingdom has been much of the
opera bouffe style, yet having a
serious influence upon the fortunes
and prospects Of the country. 1t has
been well understood for years that
the foreign interests were the real
power in Hawaii The monarchy
existed largely on suference, and as
q concession to native tradition. 1t
would be maintained so long as the
sovereign was on good behavior.
On the accession of Queen Liliuo-
kslani in 1891 it was hoped that
new policy would be adopted. This
hope has not been fulfilled. The
Queen has sought to extend her pre-
Her last scheme was to
promulgate new Constitution, dis
franchising foreigners, abollshing
the elected Upper House of the Lee
gislature, and substituting in its
place one appointed by the Crown
In fact, restoring the status previous
to the revolution OF 1887. In this
course she has had the support of
certain element. There has been
cry raised for some time past of
:" Hawaii for the Hawaiians." Several
irresponsible white adventures have
instituted native sentiment to that
effect Royal ambition has allied
itself with demsgogy and the least
intelligent native element against
this movement, and to the interest of
political security and business pro-
gress the present revolution has been
directed.
The proposition for annexation to
the United States is a natural result
of the movement. So far as the in
terests of this country are concerned
this much may be put down as i'm
perative. No European Power must
ever obtain foothold in Hawaii. It
is our outpost in the Pacific. If the
dlstrust their ability to
govern themselves, government by
5he United States is the only pos
;ible alternative. England would |
lump at the opportunity of acquiring
he islands. They would complete |
1er chain of stations from Australia |
Ma Fiji and other Southern Pacific |
Stands to Vancouver and Esquimalt, |
her commercial and mil
;forv intaresfs F. Bulletin.