The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-21
HAWAIIANS MEET.
THE SECOND GATHERING
OF THE TRIOTIC
LEAGUE,
The Meeting Was Not Well At
tended-The Women are TO
Form a Society.

The second public meeting of the
Hawaiian Patriotic League was held
at the Arion Hall last evening. The
attendance was not as large as on the
previous occasion. Among those pre-
sent were j. A. Cummins, Honorary
President; Mr.. Washburn, of the
Associated Press; Major Seward
and Captain j, Ross.
President Nawahi presided. Sec
rotary j X. Kaulia read the minutes,
which were approved. Enoch John
son was chosen treasurer, while S. NJ.
kaaukai was gwen vacancy on the
Executive Committee.
The siding officer announced
that the first public meeting of Ha-
waiian patriotic women will be held
in that hall next Thursday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. The women will
choose their officers and conduct
their own meetings. A grand rally
of the women is anticipated.
Jos. Nawahi said that to keep the
peace is necessary at the present
crisis. We are all fighting for one
object, which is, love of country. Ii
you are true patriots, the rash deeds
OF evilminded men will crumble to
nothing.
j. A. Cummins: Friends, we are at
present in very critical situation.
II we pull together, we shall retain
our independence. Commissioners
are coming to ask the opinion of ma
tive Hawaiians on annexation. and it
is for each one of you to tell them
your individual sentiments.
Jno. l.. Kaulukou: The life of our
country is now in the hands of people
from over the seas. The annexation
lists will hold meeting to morrow
night at the Rifles Armory. Do what
you please about the matter; but, for
myself, L am not going there voices
Thanks). Be constant, my friends,
and ever cherish our independence.
Live in hope, our God has not for
saken us.
j. III. T. Kaiwi (of Kauai: Ladies
and gentlemen-I am at present a
resident of the Garden Isle. You
have faced the fiery furnace and I
know your sad experiences. But be
assured the same pangs that you have
suffered have also visited my heart.
I share your grievances, for we are
but one. Patriotism is our only cry.
L. w. p. Kanealii: We are passing
a voiceless season. We have obeyed
the command OF our beloved Queen
when she told Us on the 14th of Jan
uary last to ''return peacefully to our
homes" We shall learn our destiny
next Wednesday; therefore, be still.
W. l. Kaholokahiki: [ have come
again on my errand of mercy. |
spoke to you the other night words
of patriotism. The foundation of
Gods kingdom is based on love
Love is bestowed on all-the intell;-
gent and the ignorant alike. Even
the fishes of the sea understand love
II We are all blessed with spirit OF
patriotism, an undying love of coun.
try, then we shall continue an inds-
pendent nation. Money Is power,
but we have no money; arms are
power, but we have none; our power
remains in unity. Applause. Money
and arms have we none. God is not
found amidst whirlwinds and hurri.
canes, but in calm breezes; therefore
let Us continue peacefully, and we
shall surely gain our aim.
j. x. Kaulia: / am looking for
ward, not backward What shall we
do, if our organization wins the
hearts of the people on Hawaii
Maui, Molokai and Kauai What
shall we do when the United States
Commissioners come Shall we allow
others to give them the first well
Gomez No, If we can help it. We
have established district organiza.
tons for that purpose. They will
send their delegates here.
The meeting then adjourned until
next Thursday evening.