The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-21
FOR ANNEXATION.
CONGRESSMAN DECIDEDLY
IN FAVOR OF 1T.

The number Of prominent men in
the United States who are on record
in favor Of annexation is increasing.
Senstor Pistt of Connecticut,
Chairman of the COMMITTEES on Ter.
ritories. ssys: The Sandwich Isl
snds and the Nicaragua canal are
two things the United States should
control. 4 policy of isolation did we'll
enough when We were an embryo
nation, but to-day things are differ
ent, snd we must no longer look to
dominion alone over the territory
included between the waters that
wash our own shores. We are 65,000,-
600 of people, themost sdvsnced and
powerful on esrth, and regard to our
future welfare demands an abandon
ment of the doctrine of isolstion."
Senator Chandler says the time
hiss come for the United States to
snnex the Hawaiian Islands. For
yesrs they have been grsvitsting
toward Us. but as long as a self-sup-
porting autonomous government
could be maintained on the islands
there was no necessity for snnexa-
ton. Now, however. 1t is apparent
that the island government can TO
longer stand and that the people are
willing 10 come to rs. Il viii not
be necessary for the United States 10
embark in q general policy OF annex
alton or colonization What We
want IS Hawaii in the Pacific and one
or two points IN the West Indies.
We need them for coaling stations
and for strategic outposts and we
can stay there.
Dolph, q member Of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations,
said: The United States has been
waiting fifty years for this oppor-
tunity. and now that It has come in
such way the problem can be solved
without difficulty. I certainly see
no reason why We should hesitate.
The man who should oppose what is
the manifest duty of the country in
this matter Is, 1 think hardly deserv-
ing a seat in Congress. l certainly
favor the control OF these islands by
the Government OF the United
States"
Hiscock. another member OF the
same committee. is also in favor OF
annexation. Il believe" he said,
that this government should pre-
vent any interference in this
matter on the part OF any
other power 1t Is matter
that concerns Us wholly. and, for
one. 1 may say that 1 am in favor OF
the establishment there of q terri
torial form of government under the
isg of the United States"
Representative Cogswell said: If
1 had the power l would extend the
protection of the United States over
the Sandwich Islands before the sun
goes down. l would also, in some
peaceful way. extend similar protec-
ton over Cubs and Hsyti. 1 would
control the Gulf of Mexico and the
outposts along the Pacific Coast"
Representative Fitch said: i am
in favor OF decided action. l think
We should extend our control over the
islands at once. As against all other
nations We should assert our rights
to control them. What 10 do with
Hawaii afterwards is a question to be
considered later and does not enter
into the question Of taking posses
sion We hsve been menaced enough |
1y the possession Of the Bermudas
1y England. We should not hesitate |
about the matter, but take possession |
i Hawaii az once. Il Is what Eng
and, Germany or France would do. |
Ind We should give no ear TO any pro |
est from them"
Senator Frye, Of Maine, leading
member OF the Committee on Foreign |
Relations, and who has taken an ac-
i've interest in sll matters relating to
he control OF outlying islands in the
Pacific ocean, said: I have for years
deserved with regret the acquisition |
u foreign powers OF desirable coal
ng stations and hsrbor privileges on
he several islands, until now there
re none left save this one on the
Sandwich Islands. l an in favor Of
nzkng sure OF this one By taking
Hawaii into our possession"
Secretary Tracy, OF the navy. who
: acknowledged 10 be one OF the
.blest lawyers il President Harri-
on's Cabinet, said: Il favor the i'm
1ediste annexation Of Hawaii. We
ave 8 perfect right to do SO without
onsidering any other nation in the
natter. II Ne do not do It England
? some other European power viii.
I ny mind there is 10 question OF
be adTissbility OF annexation. It
hoald Be done 81 Once."
Senator Butler. 8 member OF the
'0reign Relations Committee, said
Il i premature To discuss the nat
y now. I presume that when Com
Missioner Ihurston and his col
,sg0es arrive they viii present their
eution 10 the President, who viii
-s1snit II 70 Congress with z spe-
ii message bearing OF the matter.
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