Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-03-13

Pacific travel. They therefore are OF
great political and ommercial value.
From what have said In regard to the
Christian civilization of these islands, It 10
of course evident that their civilization has
been affected by American influence.
Their present condition has been brought |
about BY American education, by Ameri-
protection. An American treaty OF reot-
procity was established there In 1876, and
IL still In force, securing to us and 70 the
people there important commercial sd
vantages. Under the working of the treaty
for fifteen years, Hawaii has become
practically an American colony.
A new treaty, drawn up and urged upon
congress by the late lamented Blaine in
1889 was considered, but was defeated by
contrary influence.
From the first America has been the
friend of Hawaii, and has not failed to
seek her welfare, not of course forgetting
American advantaRe.
Finally the islands, through an occredi-
ted commission seeks admission to this
American union. Although her wise, young
and perspective queen with piiful appeal
| for no flag to take the place OF the old
island flag, which abe assumes to save and
almost worship.
promptly the view of these Hawaiian COM
| missions, recommended immediate annex
alton, assuming aud affirming that pro-
| tsotorate which some suggested was no
| part of our plan of government. A treaty,
as you know, was drawn up and sent TO
the Senate, where it remained Enacted
| upon until after the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Cleveland. For some reason he re-
called the document and has taken 1t into
personal consideration, and so the matter
Irayy fooin yvfl
| recommended and appointed to visit the
island and that no action will be taken
until the commission snail report. Sooner
or later, however, in my judgment, an
nexation will come. believe this to be
the opportunity and obligation of the
American Republic. All sound argument
favors annexation, whether we look at the
effect of this upon the Hawaiian people or
ourselves. ,a--.- o..
Many questions will of course have to
be answered; as to the elective franchise
duties and the like. But these will find
answer as the years 60 by, and the people
may happen in the future cannot be pre-
dicted. But at present England regards
Hawaii as rightly belonging to America.
Germany and France seem to concur.
think 1t safe to say that no thought of in
reference is entertained by any nation of
the world.
Something can be said in favor of ter
ritorial government, preliminary before
this island shall be taken into the great
sisterhood of American commonwealth.
The arguments, however, for immediate
! annexation, as it seems to me, are unan-
swerable.
But whatever shall be the immediate OF
more remote outcome of this annexation
scheme it shall remain forever true thai
the Hawaiian islands are gift of foreign
missionaries to America, If she will taxi
the gift, and to the world, anyhow, ani
forever true also that these islands ar,
destined to be governed by the forms of I
Christian civilization.
DIR. TwITCHELL SPEAKS AGAINST THE Pool
ROOMS.
Dr.. Twitohell prefsosd his remarks las
! evening on Hawaii with few remark
i against the pool rooms. He spoke as fol
| lows:
desire to call your attention this even
Q ing just q moment to the effort which I
, being made In our commonwealth for tn
0 suppression Of pool rooms. There can b
no question in the mind of any as to tn
Q baneful influence of these rooms upon tn
. morals of all who frequent them. The
are evidently destroying the prospects @
+ many young men In the community, an
9 are causing many Of the older men to hsz
+ ard the interests of their fortunes an
their homes. You are all aware of th
+ effort which is being made to secure tn
? passage of law for the suppression c
J. these public nuisances. 1t was suppose
few days ago that bill had been drafte
l. which, If passed, would result in tn
10 suppression of this evil. The bill, wit
70 certain amendments, has been reported.
d have not time this evening to discuss th
70 bill, but would urge upon you all as orde,
d loving citizens, irrespective of party pol
- tics, to exert your utmost influence for tt
st exsrted by personal conversation with OF
4 representatives and by bold declaratio
ee in all suitable places of your individu
Of convictions. It is time for the voice I
O. all Christian and moral men to be hsal
70 In language that cannot be mistaken.