The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-30

assist him with authority to act for the
Princess.
Mr.. CIeghorn. Kaiulanis father. is holding
his old position of Collector under The new Pro-
vsional Government. He does not show con-
Germ or desire for his daughter TO be made
Qneen with Council of Regents. The ex-
Queen is living quietly in her own house,
waiting for something to turn up which will
restore her to the throne. OF course she is not
anxious to have her niece made Queen with q
Council of Regents. The result is that Mr..
Davies is diplomat on his own hook, whose
sef-appointed mission is mission of senti-
| ment and who very completely all round, is
left out in the cold.
In the meantime the charming Kaiulani has
seen the sights and social life Of Washington
| and had beautiful time She was not per-
mitted to talk politics, as Mr.. Davies terms
the Hawaiian question. He directed all con-
versation, and carefully steared clear of any
chance for the Princess to express opinions on
what most concerns her aud her future
1t is well known. however, that were the
Princess free to talk and act for herself she
would promptly turn her back OH the poor,
shaky little throne of Hawaii, and take the
fortune given by the treaty of annexation. and
with it the freedom of an American girl to
choose her own husband.
WANTS TO GO HOME.
1t is also we'll known that Kaiulani did not
trary, instead of going back to remain until
October to complete her education. the Princess
was trying hard to get away from the Davies
chaperonage and 20 home to Honolulu. The
Princess is clever, we'll beautiful. She
realizes her position, and that while she is put
to the fore. ostensibly heir to the throne, she
is repressed, hedged in, and her tongue tied. 1t
is the Provisional Government Lilioukaiani,
and Mr. Davies, in the interest Of the English.
who talk and act and seem To he the Hawaiian
question. All this makes her homesick, and
she is determined to go home and see for her.
sell what is going on, and to get out of being
made use Of to further other peoples ambitions
aud interests
Poor pretty little Princess. There are golden
letters about her, contract. in writing, be-
tween her father and aunt one side and Mr..
Davies on the other. placed her IN England to
study until she should be eighteen. and gave
the control of the money appropriated for her
education to Mr. Davies. He is the banker in
the business, and by the contract the Princess
must remain under his care until next October.
However, somebody has put it into the head of
the Princess that Mr.. Davies has forfeited the
contract by taking her away from her studies
and bringing her to the United States without
any authority from those who placed her in his
care.
AS to annexation, what will the United
States gain by it? The Paradise of the Pa.
cihc," II nothing more--a perfect climate in
temperate equability, and all the luxuriant
wealth of tropical vegetation. Oranges that
rival those of Florida. pineapples, bananas and
grape fruit of the finest quality are grown in
abundance There are all the ad vantages of
the California fruit climate, without the dis
advantage of the dry season.
HAWAIIAN RESOURCES.
No irrigation is needed in Hawaii. Some of
the largest sugar plantations known cover the
rich and fertile plains, well as rice and coffee
fields. few years ago coffee growing Was on
a large scale, and Hawaiian coffee is Of the most
delicious favor. Since the Reciprocity Treaty
with the United States in 1876, sugar has made
eight ninths OF the exports. The total exports
from the islands in 1883, including rice and
molesses, were to the value of 81 100000 The
admission of free sugar from Hawaii to the
United States was of immense impor
tauce to the Hawaiian sugar industry.
When the Mckinley bill permitted free
sugar from all other sugar-growing coun-
tries, it hurt the Hawaiian sugar business
very seriously. 1t is certainty therefore that
the planters there will return 10 coffee growing.
The Islands arc agricultural--there are fine
grazing lands. and the business of cattle and
sheep raising is already extensive. 1t is bound
to increase very largely, especially the raising
of sheep, which do particularly well.
Hawaii has nc minerals and no timber lands.
There are beautiful cabinet woods, and fuel
wood that is of extremely rapid growth. This
is the Okla tree, species of acacia, which in 10
years grows from mere shrub to forest size.
In that perpetual Summer climate little fuel is
required, but the oha is ornamental and
fdakes a beautiful shade tree. 1t has clusters
OF blossoms which fill the air with fragrance. /
These are followed by the seed of the tree in
long pods like the bean pod. All aowers and |
foliage of both temperate and tropical climates |
i IL. 4 /
and century plants bloom at any time without |
waiting for their hundredth birthday. The /
richness Of the islands would give no lack of |
riches TO Il stable and weIl-maHaged Govern |
ment. As it was, the revenue from crown
lands alone gave the Queen $50 600 year. /
Added to this was appropriation of $4,000 /
for " household expenses" making her salary I
8o000-just $50 coo more than that of the /
President of the United States.
The people of the native race are gentle and |
kind easy going, and as q rule not ambitious /
to make money. There are EXCEPTIONS of |
course, and some are thrifty and accumulate |
wealth. The climate makes clothing of little |
to the natives, and they wear no
superfous garment. Poi and dried fish consti- |
tnte the main diet. These are cheap aud |
easily obtained and, like all people of tropical |
chimes, they have simple wants. They a !
happy -go-lucky. indolent people, but far above |
the average in intelligence.
The Ohio Chickamauga Commission.
Cen Boynton IN Cincinnati Trib,tne.i
The veterans of Ohio owe n debt of gratitude !