New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-17
THE FUTURE OF HAWAII.
PRESIDENT DOLE TALKS OF A PROB
ABLE REPUBLIC.
CONGRESS ACTS-OT'TIINING THE PRO
POSED VIEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

POSED NEW Observation-Disclosures
RIGHTS TO Pearl. HAREOR.
Chicago. Feb. IG-Wnliam Preston Harrison's
HonOlu,u letter TO THE Times" contains a long
interview with President Doe the outlook for "A
permanent Government in Hawaii. Mr.. Harrison
writes follows:
1t has been varousiy stated Of late that a
Republic about TO be established. aud that the
Constitution had already been framed: In order 20
verfy the truth OF the assertion cliied on Fresi-
the President sitting In the study OF ms hahd-
some residence in Emma-st.
been taken toward making permanent Govern
ment?" was the first question asked him.
establishment; Of a republic" was the response.
bur will take decided action until Congress shall
tbn H ISne a Tg2I OF the q"So" now before
Then n? constitution has yet been drafted!
40. positively none. further than rough drafts
drawn by members OF the present Government ana
others in their individual capacity:' 49,.
IF Congress rejects the anHexa Ion treaty. then
"A republic VIII undoubtedly be established bat
even then will not act hastily. the matter
Is one OF the greatest importance to al parties con-
cerned. We shall wish 10 have representatives
public. and in the mean time the Provisional Gov
ernment VIII continue to act as at present.
How many houses VIII the new Legislature
AS said before we have taken no action yet
sitting independently Of each other. ard not to-
gethei' as under the monarchy.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
How about the necessary qualifications to be
eligible for office"
Sentiment seems to be that the qualifications OF
the lower should be very slight. Greater
educational qualifications Will be necessary than
were formerly demanded. both for voters and mem
bers of the House Of Representatives The mere
ability TO read and write AZ formerly required. may
board OF examination organized 10 pass on vO;er's
educa uonal qualifications and that certificate
time. | refer 10 an educational certificate Only.
This woa'd be specially necessary if the Japanese
were allowed 10 vote"
How about the japanese Question:
roS a. ~ Il, naS DTn re ,h u. me
FOR its subjects here Not for all originally asked
for but for thos.. becoming permanent residents ~
the Islands. With the Japanese T. Is largely ques
ton Of sentiment. as that nation objects TO being
nave two treaties with Jaran ore includes the
favored natives clause. Another embraces what
Is. in regard 10 the Introduction OF labor. We enjoy
sular representative here The chinese G,vernrnent
has never made any special request In regard to
the Chinese subjects here. but. nevertheless. ~
may possibly include Chinese residents Of the better
class In the list OF voters provided they enjoy the
necessary educational qualifications. as many a.
What. In your opinion IS the sentiment OF the
japanese and the Chinese toward the restoration Of
The Chinese and japanese engaged in legitimate
enterprises are without doubt IN favor OF gooi.
other nationalijles they would favo~ annexation
good seif-government Tor th~ sands. Gamblers.
smugelers and those interested IN btterles would
prefer return OF The old monarchy. - course"
THE UPPER HOUSE or SENATE
I'm regard 10 the upper house. Senate. wha'
will be the qual!hcat!ous?'
"Tha. would De left a'so TO popular ballot. l
presume. Both To- voters AMI those eligible for
The Senate. the qualifications vii embrace certain
amount % taxable property ana Specific los.n-
mate income Formerly. 10 he eligible 'oF ;he
House Of MOBILES. man hal to be possessed Of
$500 worth % taxable pro- rty ar an Income ~
$3.50. and hal TO be twenty-five wears OF axe. The
same applied - the voter except AZ - age. "'.rh
was twenty. We may raise De Ghal Mca;'n - 10
property and income In M" future. tn" Cl1l..1cd-
tons AZ 10 resilenc" may De- l'nr.hcl ~
"Wil the President se chosen hy the S'nh;
Il thinl. not. Ny b-,cf il Tat he vii Dee chosen
any property restrictions apple! - the ono"
Of President. Only agr. probably ihir,y-i'e }r'is
number Of years AMI ~lucat)nii qualification.
There IS ii difference % opinion ~ = o. leng,n
years without The privilege of III" incumbent IN
Tiniey to e scc c i.r n9% x "his 5, al1n r
and am inclined h. favor The rtoporii.on. In
sh1t event a. YIN No. nafin v r' by ts
uonse and senot". ne Irr,iicni ''.si ylca'e h-
Gficr. hold.ns ! only Hn"! MS successor r"''
How viii the new Constitution be procla mel7'
NY belief Is iha; Constitutional Convention
viii be neli Delegates TO b. cho'cn by those ia
sympathy with our pr,'sen, Goy"rnmen, TINS con
vcnilon VIII very likely also include ne IN 'mbrrs
OF the present Government; When as-"inhlci thr
Wien viii then b: procian,,i by Inc Exccnivc
Among other thing, his Constitution may rmioi,
Until fI' the e IecaS shall have BEEN held It has
been suggested that there might b.. clause en-
The Upper hous, or part Of il There are fourteen
members OF the present Council IN" haiancc OF IN"
,m H lec'ei rne terms OF hos Senators be-
coming sIcn Dy now being members Of the Advsory
Councl would expire - various intervals TINS
might be- called Il safety CLAUSE
WILL. WAIT TILL CONGRESS- ACTS.
"when viii the Constitution likely be pro-
claimel?''
not until we receive final advices from Con
gress. The elections. | think. will not be held FOR
some time after. We have no Intention OF acting
hastily ~ the business community. ns n RUE. are
satisfied WIN our present Government
II think not; the new Constitution viii embrace
popul4r form Of sSy"rnm 9r and that Is what
suppose The new Government should be in
"Such viii not be the case Ee.'des the Con
stitution would embrace claus" making II un.
'"rhe local papers state that President Clcyc-
lana IL greatly outraged at Your letter t. Minister
II have read the accounts but look upon them IA
unofficial and, therefore place no credence In them
or specifications bring abont such feeling
IIesides representative at washington has not
referred I'm any way to the matter. and our rea- |
iicns WIN Minister Wills a, p,essnt are most
be Illogical as the original objection raised by Mr.
willis had been subsequently waived. and our latest
corresondcnce has been OF most friendly nature
IA insult was Intended. and none should b. ac-
cepfed The state of affairs at the time neceHsl- |
tatel the Information from the American minister
whe Their or not his instructions called upon nm 10
se force I'm his efforts restore the ex-uern ana
pressed for an immediate answer II was a mater
o, grave importance confronting us. properly III.
terests which we were bound to protect were al
e.oke fitizens were state OF great alarm, anu
zee were forced TO a large expenditure in preparing
for defence" 49,. - III, =, ,a,,oa .,
,,,,hdrou, certain statements and charges ana IN
he event of your Noncompliance that all diplo,
matte negotiations between 'he '"o COUNTRIES WIN