The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-01-16
KEEP OUT THE CHINESE.
A POSITIVE UTTERANCE ON THIS
GRAVE SUBJECT.
American League Sentiment ON Chinese
Labor-A Rumored appointment
Considered.

Another rousing meeting of the
American League was held last night.
The ranks of the society were strength
ened by the initiation to membership
of candidates equal in number to nearly
10 per cent. OF the total list. Almost as
many were elected to be received into
the fold Friday night next. A proper
tionate stock OF applications was re-
ceived. Some rafting speeches were
made and series of ringing resolutions
adopted. The League, particularly
since it became the target for mud
throwing from certain quarters, has had
a regular boom. As is known, it is an
organization pledged to annexation and
the support of the Provisional Govern
ment. Its members hold that ii by its
action abuses and errors may he cor
rected, it can afford to be called radical
and even to be maligned. The most
important question now known in Ha-
waiian politics received attention in the
adoption OF these resolutions:
WHEREAS, Chinese coolies to the num-
Der of 5000 are about to be imported TO
these Islands agreeable to statute OF
the land, and,
WHEREAS, Cheap Chinese coolie service
is menace to free labor and frowning
obstacle to development OF republican
form OF Government,
Resolved That we urge upon the Pro-
visional Government that further legisla-
ton upon this subject be in the direction
of excluding Chinese coolies.
Resolved, That we view with appre-
hension the almost eager readiness with
which the Provisional Government has
co-operated with the importers of this
horde OF Chinese.
Resolved, That while we are fully alive
to the necessity for moderately cheap
field laborer, on the Islands, we shall
continue to object to the Chinese, view
ing them as dangerous and distasteful,
not only to ourselves, but also to our
steadfast friends in the United States.
Another live matter, that of an i'm
portant appointment, was given con-
sideration that resulted in the passage of
the following:
WHEREAS, 1t is currently reported that
one of the most responsible and best
paid positions within the gift of the
Government is practically vacant and is
being reserved for a nonresident; and
WHEREAS, Such disposition is an af-
front to those who should have voice
in such matters, and is bad politics and
an almost unprecedented method Of
distributing patronage; and
WHEREAS, There are many suitable
and deserving men upon the Islands
capable of filling this or any other post
that may require the services of a trust
worthy and capable man:
Resolved, That we protest against this
rumored transaction;
Resolved, That we regret exceedingly
that such action on our part should be-
come necessary;
Resolved, That since there has become
apparent need for such regulation, we
suggest the adoption by the Government
of a rule to the effect that hereafter nom
residents are to be considered ineligible
to appointment to Government posi-
tons.
The League goes on record as opposing
a further substituting of the Paradise OF
the Pacific on the grounds that it does
not merit such encouragement and is
really Royalist publication. Further
official changes in the Interior Depart
ment are suggested. The candidacy OF
G. A. Brown for the Postoffice chief
clerkship and the petition OF M. a.
| Turner for position in the Road De-
partment were endorsed.
twas decided to have an informal gath
ering with music, at O'Clock tomorrow
morning, when the Leagues flag will be
raised on the new pole.