The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-22

fedly in favor of annexation. We
must get control of the islands some
how, and annexation is the best
method. England must not be al
lowed to control them at all hazard.
MUST HAVE FULL CONTROL.
Dixon, Rhode Island l am not
fighting England just now but
! think If we are to have any connec
ton at all with the islands We should
have full and absolute control. |
favor annexation because it is the
only method by which we can obtain
absolute control. The safety OF our
influence in the South seas depends
upon prompt action.
Sawyer, Wisconsin We ought to
| take Hawaii in some form, but
whether by annexation or by pro-
tectorate have not yet decided.
Blackburn, Kentucky: [ have an
Interchangeable opinion on only one
| thing: That Is that no power between
heaven and hell can extort an inter-
view from me on any question.
/ Proctor, Vermont: | don't think
We should let anybody else have
them. We should control them in
some way; like Alaska, possibly, but
l have not yet decided upon the best
means. The Hawaiian people are
hardly fit for suffrage.
Brice, Ohio: l am waiting to see
what showing will be made by the
Representatives of the Provisional
Government. I am disposed to be
against annexation, a protectorate or
anything of the kind. We should see,
however, that England exercises no
control over the islands.
WOULD INCLUDE CANADA AND CUBA.
Teller, Colorado: I am heartily in
favor of annexation. l am an annexa-
ZIONIST to the extent of wishing to
take in Canada, Cuba, Hawaii and
any Pacific islands lying convenient
TO our coast.
Irby, South Carolina: l have not
made up my mind, but l am rather
disposed to be against ii.
Higgins, Delaware: I am strongly
in favor of annexation. believe our
policy to be to gain control of all The
islands lying in any way near to our
coast
Gordon, Georgia: [ should favor
annexation rather than see any for
eign power take possession Of the
islands. l do not think, however,
there is any immediate necessity for
annexation. Some sort of protector
ate will answer every purpose for
present emergencies and permit our
Government to take more time for
deliberation. We could not retreat
from annexation when made. | prefer.
therefore, to be deliberate before
making so serious a step.
Ransom, North Carolina: / aul not
in favor of it; but while we should
not annex them, we cannot allow any
other Government to take control of
them.
Vance, North Carolina: [ hardly
know. It looks like a sort of Yankee
job down there. | do not think there
is much sentiment for annexation,
but we need some kind of protector
ate so we can have coaling stations
and other privileges necessary to our
commerce.
PETER, Kansas: The Government
could guarantee them independence,
reserve our rights fer coaling sta
tons and other commercial privil-
eyes and let them remain as an indie
pendent nation.
STEWART FAyoRs 1T.
Stewart, Nevada I am for it. 1t
is not charitable question. For Us
not to take those islands would be a
crime.
Vest, Missouri 1t depends on the
facts. Not having learned these,
have no opinion. At first thought /
do not like the idea Of annexation.
Allison, Iowa have not yet had
time to reach decision. We should
deal kindly with these people, and
} at least exercise some kind of pro
tectorate over them.
Gallinger, New Hampshire: l am
in favor of annexation. The oppor
: tunity is favorable, and new territory
should be welcomed by this Govern
ment I am in favor of the annexa
. ton of Canada and Cuba. Hawaii
would make very valuable addition
to this country.
Hiscock, New York L am in favor
of taking Hawaii under our flag.
J Hansbrough, North Dakota I see
no reason why Hawaii should not be-
allowed to come into our fold This
is most favorable opportunity fol-
this country, and should not be ne
elected.
: Dubois. Idaho You may quote
me as in favor of the annexation o.
: Hawaii, or at least of securing juris
diction over the country.
SHOULD BE CAREFULLY CONSIDERED.
3 Gibson of Maryland: At frs
| blush I should say we ought to an
: mex Hawaii, but believe such al
' important step as this, which ma!
have an important bearing on th'
: policy of this country in the future
| should receive the most care
full consideration. I think it would
be we'll to wait until we learn exactl!
what the Provisional Government o
t Hawaii desires.
? Villas of Wisconsin: I halieVe the
annexation of Hawaii would be O.
: great advantage to this country, bu
!. I think it premature TO express an.
t decided opinion until we are full.
informed as to the situation by th
: President and Secretary of State.
FELTON, of California: We all be
( liava in annexation ont in California