The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-04-15
CASTLES GOOD REPORT,
HE TELLS OF THE PROGRESS
OF ANNEXATION WORK
His Speech on the Island Of Hawaii
The ex-Commissioner's Views
About Thurston's Letter.

frame of mind after having Canvassed |
that portion of Hawaii in a political
way for several days. After making
two addresses to the people, one in the
native the other in English, and con
versing with not only the natives and
Americans but the English and other
foreigners who were his auditors, Mr..
Castle believes the majority of the
whole people are in favor OF annex
alton. The natives need only such assur-
ances as are given by the STAR, that
they will be granted equal suffrage and
protection from the royalist, when they
will fill into line without reserve.
"My first meeting was held in a
small church building at Hauula," said
Mr.. Castle "That meeting was ar
ranged within a few hours and was
attended by many natives of that
vicinity, all of whom paid the closest
attention to the discussions. KahOo-
kano, one of the most intelligent
natives of that island, followed in an
earnest talk in which he explained the
status of affairs as they are and made
comparisons as to the old regime Of
monarchy and as portion of the great
American republic which won many of
the natives over to annexation"
After the speaking was concluded
the annexation rolls were opened and
were signed by many natives who
showed an eagerness to register their
fealty.
GAS an indication of the feeling to-
ward annexation, native royalst en-
deavored to ask impairment questions
during the speaking, but was complete
ly squelched by the natives themselves
who howled the fellow out of reCogni-
ton.
"The second meeting was held at
the court house at Kohala. This
meeting was advertised thoroughly
which gave the royalists an opportunity
for threatening the natives who as a
rule remained away at the last moment,
although many had told Mr. Castle
they would attend. The question was
asked the natives why they did stay
away, they answered, I'VE were warned
we would get ourselves into trouble II
we attended,"
The majority of the audience being
foreigners, many Of them English, |
abandoned the idea of speaking In ma
tive. This gave me occasion to discuss
annexation as it is regarded in the
United States and also from the Haw-
allan Islands point, and | must say
was well received, despite the efforts OF
the fellow Kynnersley, the Englshman
who in drunken frenzy tore down the
proclamation of the Provisional Gov
eminent, to raise counter feeling; but
Kynnersley was full and no one paio
attention.
"rhe annexationists in the several dis
tricts in Hawaii report greater progress
than they had look for, and are wei
pleased with the results. | telephonec
to Hilo and was informed that the lists
there were being rapidly filled and they
requested that more badges be sen
them by the first returning boat;
good indication / take it.
Gin my opinion all that is needed is
work, earnest honest argument, The
cooperation of leading Hawaiians wht
hold the confidence of the natives l:
requisite for their assurances upon thu
one sticking point, equality of right
toward natives, will win all the bette
element without trouble"
In regard TO the Thurston letters II
Messrs Rosa and Colburn, Mr. Castl
said after expressing himself as yer
much amused at the attempt by thu
royalists to make capital of them.
II read those letters in Washington
before they were signed. Mr. Thursto
wrote three to prominent royallsts Il
Hawaii; there were two of them Tn
letters were all of the same tenor an
simply exhorted those addressed to IA
into line and accept the inevitable
annexation. Mr. Thurston called m
into his room, read the letters an
signed sealed and addressed and p0ste
them. He then called my attention
the fact of his having copies and added
if those fellowrs don't fall into line the
should at least publish the letters an
if they do not publish them in cas-
they hold out against annexation
shall.'"
eyes," said Mr.. Castle, 81 unde
stand the royalists have placed diffe
ent construction on the letters but Il
letters themselves would not bear di
tortion. If they have been tampere
with, the fact can be easily proven ar
it will act as boomerang to tho'
responsible"
Indication of the straits in which Il
royalist are placed in Hawaii they ha'
been forced to resort to accepting Il
signatures of school children in ord
to swell their list The annexationis
steadfastly refuse to permit the sign
ture of any one under 20 years of a
and while the royalist have been qui
as active as the annexationists they a
for behind in Numbers signed