Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-04
THE HAWAIIAN SITUATION.


surmountable objections TO any form OF
annexation which will involve the con-
version OF Hawaii into either State or
Territory of the Union. One is that 1t
would reverse our traditional policy,
which has hitherto prevented the incor-
poration Of alien territory and popnia-
tions beyond the shores OF the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans. Ghis is sentimental
consideration, it is true. but sentiment
often instructs the Judgment.
The next objection consists In the
difficulty of governing islands far
away" not TO mention possible compii-
cations with foreign governments as in
cidents TO their incorporation as part
Of our territory. We should be respon-
sible Cor the reckless violence Of their
uneivilized inhabitants, who would feel
relieved 10 q certain extent OF the re-
straints and responsibilities which dan
ger imposes.
The wiser plan, IL seems to US, would
be to follow the policy urged by Secre-
taries Webster, Marcy and Fish, aud
exclude foreign powers from acquiring
undue influence over the Sandwich
Islands, with the possible addition OF
adopting some form of protectorate
ourselves.
Chicago Tnter-Ocean - Fortunately
there is no national election just now on
the tapis, and Congress is thus exempt
from any temptation to treat the Ha-
waiian question as party matter. 1t is
the great future, and not the litNe pres
ent, that is specially interested in the
result OF these Hawaiian negotiations.
just now it does not matter much what
becomes OF hawaii, but let some other
nation get control Of those islands, and
they would then be perpetual menace
TO this country for all time TO come.
Boston TranScript-The fact that
America has led with a gentle hand
this bright eyed, hectic child to place
among the nations OF the earth for a
little while, gives Us a responsibility
for the future of its heirs and right
equal to the responsibility We would
be willing to see them make an inde-
pendent career for themselves, but we
can hardly wish to relinquiSh our guard
ianShip to another or 10 share il with
another. OF all forms Of entsngling al
lance joint protectorate is the most
entangling.
Toledo Bec-Above and beyond all, II
the islands require protectorate, 1t
should be that of the United States in
preference to Great Britain, or any
other European power, great or little.
II these islands pass into the control of
any nation 1t must be that of the United
States. Their strategic and commercial
Importance is too great to allow Of their
passing into the control OF any mon
archy.
Detroit Tribune-What is also evident
is that an attempt to annex Hawaii on
oGr part would bring up very serious
international com plication. In view Of
this phase Of the situation, it seems
probable that the end will be COM
promise in which protectorate will be
established guaranteeing the stability
and neutrality OF the native govern
ment.
Philadelphia Record-Tne Invitation
is one which any of the European pow
ers would be glad to accept, for the
great value of the islands from mari
time or military point OF view is unQnes-
tionablo The policy Of our govern
ment will naturally be to hold aloof,
unless the protection of American lives
or interests demands Intervention.
Nelg York AdUertiSer-W can lose
nothing by acceding TO the desire OF
this people to be taken into our family
of States. 1t is not likely that other ma
tions would seriously urge an objection
to our doing so. Certainly no other ma
tion has a shadow of a right To oppose
such a consummatiOn.
Cleveland Plain DeGler-Will the
United States accept the Hawaiian Isl
ands? There are many reasons for do
ing so, and about the only one against
it is the departure from the precedent
in having a possession so far away. In
point of fact the islands have been for
some time virtually an annex to the
United States.
81. Louis Republic The so-called
Hawaiian Commissioners represent no
one but themselves and Claus Spreckles,
1t would be idiotic to give them recog-
milton as the representatives OF for
eign power when they are simply de-
pendents Of California plutocrat.
Washington PoSt-The government of
the United States Is fully competent to
enforce whatever policy it may determ-
inc on, and there are many reasons why
that policy should embrace the Ha-
waiian islands as American territory.
Brooklyn Cuizen-Is there anything
that Hawaii has TO offer under annexa-
ton that we cannot get without burden
ing ourselves with the care Of few de-
graded wretches unable or unwilling TO
care for themselves?
Nety York TimeS--The thing abso-
lutely certain for the moment is that no
European domination over Hawaii, even
IN the form of a joint protectorate, will
be permitted.
Detroit Free PreSs-The opportunity
now presented for accomplishing it is
an exceptionally favorable one; and 1t
is to be hoped no obstacle will be found.
Louisville Courier Whatever
else comes, we want no Egyptian pro-
tectorate business about Hawaii. What
we do, let us do openly.