The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-18
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=. G.. Joncs-Thc question Of dispos-
ing Of this petition is vastly import.
ant one. a solution ~ the matter can
not be reached in moment; it de-
mands extensive and earnest delibcr-
alton. am not yet decided ~ 30 the
merits of the petition or as to exactly
how it should be treated. The signal
aim of { is Government is. annexation
to the United States. Nothing should
he done Of nature calculated to i'm
pede or hazard the consumation of this
great purpose. II giving the franchise
to Asiatics will defer annexation. or
produce entanglements in negotiations
to that end. it is the last thing the Gov
eminent can afford 10 do.
j. T. Warehouse Sr. thought the CON
sentative element in the country could
be depended upon to settle the matter in
the proper way lie could trust the
Councils; they would bring the matter
to proper ends.
II. w. Severance do not believe
any one has any idea of trampling upon
resident Chinese. The Governmet will
afford them that protection they have
received IN the past, but the matter can
he carried no further. think the petit
ton will be considered by the Govern
ment, after which il will find the waste
basket, where it belongs.
G. l.. Carter-It is recognized prin-
ciple that property and intelligence be
given a controlling hand in politics.
Many Chinese in this country could
qualify as to the former but | do not
schooled to be given "A voice in civilized
Governments. Reared under what is
all but despotism, they have no ideas
of republican principles or the great
value and use of the franchise. | could
select few to whom / would cheer.
fully give the vote under certain con-
ditions; but the Government, in my
opinion, should decline to entertain this
petition further than its mere considera-
ton in convention.
j. b. Atherton-There are some in
telligent and Christian Chinese IN this
country to whom | would cheerfully
give the franchise, if rigid individual
discrimination could be used. As a race
they have no right to it; their own Gov
eminent is not so liberal, and there is
no reason why this Government should
do more for them than their own. As
for the petition, the Constitution Con-
vention will, | know, give it proper con-
sideration.
Henry Davis-I think the logic of the
question Is unassailed from a stand
point that no foreigner should be en-
titled to exercise the voting privilege in
Hawaii who does not or can not exer-
else the same privilege in his own
country The petition should be re-
turned to its makers for the reason that
it is incompatible with the best interests
of the country. Annexation is the
cardinal principle of this Government,
and the United States would never
favor the proposition with an Asiati-
cized electorate. do not believe in the
wisdom of the selection of few on
any question effecting the whole or
body; therefore it would be unwise to
admit any to the privilege of the fran
chise.
L. d. Tenney-This talk of the Chi
nese doing this and the japanese that is
all rot. would willingly give certain
Chinese the franchise if permitted to
select them individually from the popu-
lation. Others, who might legally quail.
: fly, would be shut out on separate
grounds. The petition will amount to
nothing. 1t will most assuredly have
the earnest consideration of the Govern
ment, but owing to the absurdity of the
proposition and the inability of the
country to concede the desires of the
petitioners, the document will ulti-
mately be thrown out.
= John Ena-Regarding the petition OF
the Chinese l wish to say that | am
utterly opposed to subjects of other
countries taking part in the politi-
cal affairs of these Islands, unless they
: become subjects of this country. II
the country is suited to their taste anG
the commercial conditions beneficial t.
them, there is no reason in my opinion
, why they should not go step further
! country. have never heard of anothe
, Government allowing aliens to partici
pate in its affairs or even in its elections
and can see no reason why it should b.
tolerated here. But if aliens, undel
certain conditions are to be allowed tn,
rights of suffrage, then | say, Chimes
should have the same rights if the!
u comply with the conditions under whicl
t other aliens obtained their rights.
u John Emmeluth - The Provisona
Government is not in position T.
# further ALLEVIATE its friends by pas
e sive attitude on the matter at issue. Il
l. temporize with the question of fran
It chise for Asiatics is to invite sell
destruction. The cause of annexation
n to the United States would receive it
q deathblow should the Constitutions
e Convention adopt any franchise qualif
II cation that would give these people tn
ballot.
f. W. McChesney-l am opposed
giving the franchise to any Asiatics-
le japanese or Chinese. The Government
a should treat the Petition with du
s. respect, but think it will never amour
Al to anything. These petitions from JaI
N anese and Chinese seems to be gettin
le like demands.
N One gentleman, who does not wis
N his name mentioned, said-The petitio