The morning call., 1893-03-17

of government which II is hoped viii be
given the Islands under annexation This
organization is at present restricted to
plans, with the exception of a fund of
$4,000, which its promoters allege they have
already subscribed for purposes Of party or
ganiZation and the establishment of a party
newspaper, soon as the news of anuexa-
tion arrives. The leaders Of the movement
are mostly connected with the Civil Rights
League, first mentioned, and are well known
to be both anti Provisional Government and
nti-Americanlin nstheir past political atfilia-
tions.
While these opposition organizations are
receiving but little support, even from the
native Hawaiians. they are well spoken Of
by the English faction in Honolulu and
are receiving the sympathy Of those British
residents imm ediately connected with the
British legation and the firm Of TEeo
Il. Davies & Co., who virtually represent
the entire strength of the English opposi-
ton in Hawaii In fact, the attack on the
American Minister, Mr.. Stevens, which
was begun some months ago to prevent the
islands from drifting into the hands Of the
United States. if possible, has, since the
establishment of the protectorate, been
almost entirely dropped by the opposition,
with the exception OF the English faction,
who still hope to be able to boom Princess
kaielgnfs cause In case Of any extended de-
lay OF serious hitch occurring iH the passage
OF the treaty of annexation.
Tie news that Theophu5 Davies. the
guardian of Princess Kaulani, is bringing
that young lady to the United States to
make q plea for advancing her to the
vacant throne Of Hawaii was received here
with smiles OF derision by the general
public. Nj Davies formerly resided here,
and is well known to be not only an anti
American, with strong royalst proclivities,
but those who are best posted in the matter
are of the opinion that Mr.. Davies late
visit to Hawaii has had something to do
with the ex-Queen's course, which resulted
n her downfall and the ruin OF the mon
archy.
Theophilus II. Davies paid Honolulu a
visit few months ago, after an absence Of
several years in England, and it is now
quite certain that there was purpose be-
hind that visit which had for its aim ard
end to prevent, if possible, any closer com
mercial or political relations being entered
into by Hawaii and the United States.
But Mr. Davies went little too far and
ruined his welI-laid plans. He came 10
Hawaii with lecture already written,
which be carried in his pocket. and which
he proposed TO deliver throughout the
Islands to the Hawaiian people The sub
jeet Of this letter purported to be ''Ha-
waiian "Reminiscences" but it was in fact
carefully prepared political essay advanc-
ing the merits Of absolute monarchy, to-
gether with lahored argument against the
cession OF Pearl River harbor to the United
States, or the further granting of any treat
les to the United States which might give
that nation any further interest or greater
claim to protectorate over Hawaii
Prominent men gave Mr.. Davies some
very good advice as to the changed political
conditions which had occurred since his
departure, and the consequence was the
lecture was never delivered as such; but
Mr.. Davies began tie immediate pubica-
ton of a series OF articles on the subject in
the local newspapers, which raised much
opposition at the time. In fact that gen.
tleman stood almost alone In his anti
American views. 1t proved, however, he
had found one patient reader who was
wholly in accord with his doctrine Of 10y
atty TO The monarchial form of government
at all hazards-that was Queen Lilioukalani
She Immediately attempted TO shape her
policy and power in accordance with por-
tion, at least, OF Mr.. Davies anti-Ameri-
can dctum, aud the result was such as
neither MIR. Davies nor the ex-QUeen ex-
pected, viz. the theory of annexation be-
came fact, and the existence of the mon
archy became future impossibility under
any shape or under any ruler.
Both the names Of Liluokaiani and Kaiu-
lan have lost their magic-not only with all
foreigners except the English faction, but
even with native Ha waiians themse
who are now affirming on every hand that
female rule ruined the monarchy and that
annexation is the only alternative, outside
of a return to the rule of one of the young
princes, which is impracticable and mpos-
| sibe.
1t may be Of further Interest to know that