The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-04-10


pated much which / might say, and
said it better than 1 could have done.
But the subject is broad and many
sided, and shall only supplement his
statements, in an informal way,
avoiding personalities as far as pos
sible. .......... ..... -...--.
Altogether too much has been cred
tied to our labors IN Washington and
elsewhere. Gentlemen, it was not
what we said over yonder, but what
you did here that won our case before
the jury of the American people.
Here was given an object lesson, as it
were, before the eyes of the world,
confirming the truth of our testi-
mony.
When the spectators of our little
drama observed the moderation and
forbearance, as well as the dignity
and firmness shown by the Hawaiian
Government, under the severest
trials, when they saw it in spite of
enemies from without and enemies
within, maintain peace and order,
administer justice, and keep its finan-
cial credit at par; above all, when
they heard of the splendid fortitude
IL
black week of December, and read
those calm and unanswerable State
papers that emanated from our exc
cutive they were convinced that you
were not mere handful of carpet
baggers and office-seekers, but patri-
OTIS of the same stamp as those who
founded the American republic.
The only trouble is that they are
inclined to idealize us too much, and
to expect impossibilities. Still | am
sure that the trials of the past year
must have been valuable training
for our people, and that those who
stood shoulder to shoulder so long will
continue to keep their lines unbroken
in the presence of the enemy. AS
Dana says, let us ''stand together and
close together"
l will add here that the spirit of
kindness and fairness so far shown by
you towards the native-born Hawai-
ians has done much to conciliate those
people in the States whose good opin-
ion is worth most to US.
The late monarchy had been of late
years a greater curse TO the native
than to the white race, fact which is
recognized by the most enlightened
and patriotic Hawaiians. The revolu-
ton was intended to preserve the
rights of both races, and in the trans
ition period through which we are to
pass, / believe that the kiDdest con-
sideration will continue to be shown
towards the Hawaiian. He is the
elder partner in the firm which takes
its name from him, and L think
nobody proposes to "freeZe him out"
or to deprive him Of any voice in its
management.
A race that contains such men as
the two Kauhanes, the incorruptible
patriot and the brave and loyal police
man, deserves the sympathy and help
of all good men in striving for a
higher future.
It was gratifying to find that the
leading philanthrophists and human
itarians in the States, the champions
of the colored races, were.using their
powerful influence on the side of the
Provisional Government May we
never forfeit their good opinion!
will begin my story eight; months
ago. 1t is true that when L reached
Washington last August, certain re-
action had taken place from the first
enthusiasm in our cause, while the
financial panic and the silver question
for time engrosseG public attention.
The ground gained last spring, how
ever, had never been lost. There was
a strong undercurrent of popular feel
ing in our favor all the time, and it
was surprising to see how deep and
lasting were the sentiments excited
by the hauling down of the Stars and
Stripes on April ], 1898.
There was, however, widespread ig-
norance and indifference, rather than
hostility on this subject. 1t was gen.