The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1893-08-15

Star heard from the lips of Chief
Justice Judd some weeks ago, is re.
lated. 1t is quite feasible to think,
that there is as much truth in one
statement as there is in the other,
and the Stars editorial conclusion
commenting on Mr.. Bush's inter-
view, viz: "How much like the Min
istcr Re,icent, how little like our
louuacious and hebetudinal friend,
the man with the iron jaw is ap-
plicable to both alleged interviews. |
Speaking Of Mr.. Oleson, 10y papers
received by the last mail it is seen
that the "reverend" politician is |
endeavoring to do good work for the
annexation cause. AS our two local
annexation sheets do not say that
any statement Oleson has made is a
falsehood or misstat"ment, con
seuuently we are to believe that all
he has said is gospel truth. A Mr.,
Walsh appears to be assisting the
reverend politician. By the same
mail papers were received, in which
statements made by Col. Claus
Spreckels, concerning Hawaiian mat
ters, are published. The Star of the
9Th inst. brands his statements as
Lies enough for mesa farrago
of misstatements from beginning to
end" Mr. Spreckels has told as
many truths, if not more than the
reverend politician. Then why is
one persons statements called "lies,"
and the other ones published with
out comment? 1t probably makes
difference "whose side" the "lying"
is done for. The reverend politician
has somewhat changed his views
since last December. Is he as
changeable in his views of christian
ity as he is in politics? In the
Advertiser of December II, 1892, ap-
pears the following correspondence,
over the signature Of w. B. Oleson:
"Mr. Edtor:-I do not believe that
the annexation of Hawaii to the
| United States of America is a ques-
tiou of practical politics, or that ii
is matter that is likely to play any
important part in the near future of
this Kingdom. l am convinced that
the autonomy of this country should
be preserved, and that the present
monarchical government be perpetu-
ated. | have consistently held to
this conviction during my residence
in this Kingdom and am not per-
suaded to the contrary as the time
draws near for my departure to my
native land. In my own country
should be opposed to the annexation
of these Islands, believing in the
American non-colonial policy. Any
other representation OF my views is
a Misrepresentation either wilful or
ignorant.
The industrial and commercial
development of this country is by
far more momentous question, and
does not necessarily y involve that of
annexation. may be alone, but l
am convinced that by retaining its
autonomy, this country is likely to
gain greater commercial advantages
than by amalgamation with any
other country.
"lf those advantages can be OBJ
tained through the friendly policy
of the United States, without in
fringiug on the autonomy of this
Kingdom, it is practical politics to
secure those advantages speedily.
To cry 'Annexationist' after one who
advocates such policy, may serve
present small political purposes, but
it balks and retards the broader po-
licy that would foster Hawaii's indie
pendence and promote her CONNER
cial prosperity.
"W. B. OLEsoN."
The reverend politician lied in
that communications; or he is not
earnest in the work he is now doing
for the annexatlonists. What a posi-
ton for minister Of the gospel, a
man who processes Christ, to be
placed on; that is a picture for the
annexationists to look upon and con-
template. Do they trust that man
after that? Do they believe he is
sincerely carrying out the work, that
he evidently is hired to do for them3
Perhaps politics pays better than
preaching. OBSERVER