Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-02-02

else could they ind safety and the hope .
liberty AMI progress:
We don't suppose that there will be an,
| difficulty in the way of arranging prope
terms for the admission of the welcome ap
1 plicants. The state of Hawaii may thus h,
the first independent foreign country TO b,
annexed to tie American Union; and W,
dare say il will no, be the last.
Nothing to Lose, aud oar Dasy Clear
New YORK Morning Advertiser,
We can lose nothing by acceding to III,
desire OF this people TO be taken into oui
family of states. |. is not likely that an,
other nation would seriously urge an oh
lection to our doing so. Certainly no othe'
nation hs, the shadow of right to oppo~,
such a eonsummation. Our own interest,
would be sahserved, while those of n,
other would suffer, and those of the iIa
waiians would be signaliy promoted by an
ncxaiion.
There are reasons why this feeble peopls
will never, perhaps, be able unaidetl tt
achieve and maintain themselves is the en-
joyment of the blessings of free insti,u
lions. Il is in our power 10 not only con
fer, but 10 secare 10 them the wider liberty
which We enjoy ami of which our great Re
puhiir is tlii champion and defender Ii is
our duly 10 assist in the elevation of all
peoples, and when in any given ease the
fuifIlment of this obligation is accompanied
iy so many manifest advantages TO us our
course seems to be plainly indicated.
American Interests al stake.
The New York Press.
The American government should take
prompt and decisive action. The represen-
tatives of every European power at Homo
lulu, with the exception of those of Eng
land, have recognized the new form of
government. This should be sufficient TO
prevent the interference of these nations.
As to Great Britain, there should be no
hesitation on the part of the administration
in vigorously enforcing American rights.
The interests of the United States ART para
mount in Hawaii. 1t is estimated that
nearly $50 900 900 of American money is
invested in these islands More than two
thirds of ali the property is owned by
Americans. These men have the right To
demand that their interests shall be pro-
tected and their rights maintained.
rive Lose The Prize, some One Else
WIZ
The Philadelphia Inquirer CRep.)l
The opportunity is offered and it should
be embraced. The islands are almost a,
our doors and are connected with us by a
splendid line of steamships. If we neglect
this opportunity Great Britain will find oc-
casion TO control the islands. Let us have
them, They constitute fine group.
Sugar is an extensive industry, and capable
of much higher development under Ameri-
can protection
Would There He Complications:
The Philadelphia Times (Ind. Dem.
Whether the next step will be logically
annexation to the nitcd States is Il more
difficult question. That such is the ulti
mate result TO be expected seems probable,
but it could not be accomplished now with
ont complications it would be better to
avoid, and our government can best afford
to watch and await events. The landing of
a force of nted States marines ut Homo
lnlu may he regarded as merely a piece of
public police service, and not as assuming
anything like protectorate. We must, of
course, defend Hawaii against interference
from any other nation. bnt as to taking this
unfortunate little country into the nion.
there is time enough for that.
No Other Nations Would Hesitate.
The Philadelphia Record, Ind.
The invitation is one which any of the
European powers would be glad to accept.
for the great value of the islands from Il
maritime or military point of view is un-
questionable. The policy of our government
will naturally be to hold aloof, unless the
protection of American lives or interests
should demand intervention; hut situation
may easily arise which would compel a
departure from this prudent and time hon
ored course. and the navy department has
been wise in taking prompt measures tJ
meet any possible emergency.
l. Any Other Measure Practicable.
The Philadelphia Press Rep
Half a century ago the United States de-
clared the occupation of the islands by any
European power would be fit ground for
war. This is still truer today. If the past
fiction of native rule cannot be longer
maintained only one course is open. The
nitcd States must accept this island; but
this should not he done without careful
consideration of our treaty obligations to
France and England. and the possibility of
restoring native rule with an American
resident"
What Does " Involve:
New York World
Before deciding to accept the Sandwich
I.iands il will be well to wait until the
terms of the concession are made public
Sometimes free gift is altogether too cx-
pensirc.
Don't Worry About England.
The New York Recorder Rep.
Probably, with Mr.. Gladstone in power
there will be no great difficulty in arrang-
ipg an understanding between the English
government and our ow n which vii respect
the wishes of the Hawaiian people and al
the same time amply protect American in
tercsts in the islands, which are large am
valuable. Mr.. Gladstone is not Lord Sails
bury his well established foreign policy i,
always to quietly adjust these little qucs
tons in which no important British interest.
are involved, and preserve international
peace anil good will
Ov.rfures Deserving Friendly Attem
tiOn.
The Washington Post Ind
Ingsnucl as Her Majesty attpmptpd IL