The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-04-11
w, r. CASTLE.
CLEVELAND Is NOT HOSTILE TO
ANNEXATION.
An Interesting Interview with
One of the Hawaiian.
Commissioners.

William r. Castle, one OF the
Hawaiian Annexation Commits
siouers to Washington, returned
by the Alameds. An ADVERTISER
reporter called upon him for his
views on the present aspect of the
question;
There is no doubt" he said,
Z" that sitter the first enthusiastic
wsys Of annexation sentiment in the
States had ebbed y little, something
Of reSction set in. This was i'm
PEELED in part by the withdrawal of
the tresty by Mr.. Clevelsud. This
action wss his own. and no doubt his
suggestion to friends IN the Senate
csuSed the matter to go over till after
March 4th- But smother and more
solid public sentiment in favor OF
annexation was setting IN. A more
complete presentation of the facts IN
the case, and the cslmer second
thoughts, were convincing many that
annexation is the only logical con
elusion Of the stfsir. Hswaii's claim.
as virtual American colony, is re
ceiying recognition. The sneerIng,
sarcastic and untrue comments Of
such pspers as the New York Nation
are not carrying conviction; they are
exciting opposition and provoking
inquiry, which results fsyorably to
Hawaii. There is no doubt that the
overwhelming voice of the people
fsvOrs suuexing Hawaii.
I'VE had numberless interesting
in learning peoples ideas
honestly. One day in going over the
New Haven road crowded cars CON-
PEELED me to ask for seat with an
elderly gentleman. He entered into
conversation and, learning that 1 was
from Washington, began to talk
about Cleveland. 1 am Republi-
can he said, but am glad of some
things he is doing. l am especially
glad he withdrew that treaty. OF
course We ought to annex Hawaii,
out just as we'll to go little slow
and do it right while We are about
it,
= l see uO reason to infer from the
course taken by the Cleveland ad-
that il is hostile to an
nexstion. 1t indicates only an anxiety
to do no wrong and to do justice to
to all parties. Certainly the closest
investigation can only benefit Us and
show Cleveland how false are the
stories Of jobbery and corruption in
connection with this movement.
What do you think of the removal
IF the flag and withdrawal of the
United States troops Were you
Il can not say that I was surprised; |
md on the whole 1 do not believe 1
I'M disappointed or sorry. There
vas feeling in the United States
hat If the Provisional Government
'ould not be sustained except by |
United States marines. then it hardly |
.Ould negotiate annexation. think
he present strength OF the Govern
1ent and Its evident ability 30 sus-
ain itself and rule the country, will
lave the very best effect in the
states It viii be felt that the Gov
rnment means something, that it is
angible and virile, aud can and viii
ommand respect and obedience on
Is Own merits, and lot simply on
inside support.
L am pleased to see the apparent
? healthy public feeling which indi-
stes determination to sustain good
government and secure annexation
an very glad that more HaTaiians
re joining the annexation ranks
here Is no doubt IN my mind that
uUe1ation will do more for the ma
i've HswsiIans than anything else.
firmly believe in it for that among
Their reasons. The United States
7ill not allow the native to suffer in
NJ Of his civil or political rights.
hey viii be more firmly secured by
hat than by any return to royal
overnment here"
I