Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-23
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that the Constitutional Convention for the
establishment of a permanent form govern
ment was opened May 30, under highly
favorable auspices. President Dole de-
livered an admirable address, clearly stat
ing the political situstion in calm and
considerate language, and his recommends
tons are ssgacious and prudent. On one
of the vital questions to be dealt with in the
fundamental law-the elective franchise -
his views are eminently sound and in accord
with the best American publicists and
authorities. He uses the following terms
81 would urge upon your attention the
accepted view, that the franchise is a duty
or function Of citizenship conferred by the
state. rather than right"
This definition agrees with Judge Story
and other distinguished legal authorities
and is the only safe basis for Republican
government. This plain fundamental prin-
cipal rejects and sweeps away much of the
loose talk Of certain agitators about the
natural right of suffrage.
After the organization of the convention
and the delivery of the address of President
Dole, on motion Of leading native member,
the convention unanimously adjourned to
take part in the exercises of Decoration day,
which were conducted under the direction
of the Grand Army Post of Union veterans
residing in Hawaii. The Honolulu Adver-
tiser gives an elaborate account of this
commemoration Of American heroism, from
which we copy the following:
Zone Of the largest parades in the his
tory Of Honolulu appeared on the streets
Wednesday. 1t was composed of five
military companies and a battalion from the
flagship Philadelphia, the whole acting as
an escort to the Geo. w. de Long Post,
G. A. X. The procession was hand
led we'll by those in charge, and not
an accident of any kind occurred.
The streets along the line Of march were
lined with people on foot, and those who
had carriages were out in full force. 1t
was estimated that between $50 and 800
vehicles Of various kinds were out, as at
times there was a perfect jam. The SER
vices at the cemetery were well attended !;
in fact, the crowd was so dense it was an i'm
possibility to give anything like an accurate
estimate. 1t was said that fully 5000 people
were in the immediate vicinity of the Gem
etery. The street cars going and coming
were taxed to their utmost for accommoda-
tons, and about 2.30 o'clock, when the pro-
cession left Harmony hall, hacks were in
great demand.
There was no delay of any kind, and
promptly at Las O'Clock Company E and
the four companies of the National Guard
preceded by the government band, marched
down to Brewers wharf. to meet and escort
the Philadelphia men to the commencing
point of the march. The fagship's bat
talon was drawn up in line. 1t was
composed of one company of marines,
two companies of blue jackets and
the fagships band. all under COM
mand of Lieutenant Commander Logan.
There were about $50 men in all. The
order to move was coon given and the
body marched to King street and awaited
the arrival of the members of the post
Precisely on time the procession started for
the cemetery in the following order:
Platoon of police.
Government band.
Drum Corps, N. q. II.
Company E, followed by the companies Of the
National Guard.
Flagship band.
Company Of Marines.
Bluejackets from U. s. S Philadelphia.
Gee. de Long Post, &. A. K.
Carriages containing the orator of the day and in
vited guests.
Admiral Walker and U. S. Minister Will
lis were in one carriage and others con-
tanned Colonel Soper and staff. officers of
the Philadelphia, and Ministers King and
Smith,"