The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-05-11
ELECTION IN THE ISLANDS.
HAWAIIAN DELEehTEs TO TIE con-
sIITU1Iov1B CONVENTION


PsIIs-Nsinistsr Thsrrtos eivss His Views
On ths Prr-eut state OF AR-irs-Both
Parties wish Uncle Sam would Dseias
Soon For or Against the ES-ousep.
HONOLULU. May 3-Throughout the Islands
Yesterday the first election under the Provis-
ional Government toak place. II was for dele
gates to the Constitutional Convention. There
was no disorder in any place. although the
Royalists denounced the election as fraudulent
and kept away from the polls. The returns
have not been received from any island except
Oahu. but large vote lie expected as the regis
tratlon is heavy.
The delegates elected from Oahu we're Judge
Robertson. Charles l. Carter. l. c. Ables. A.
X. Kunuiakea J. NJ vivas. and Antonio Fer.
handles. The two latter are Portuguese. Ku-
nuiakea IL full-blooded Hawaiian. and claims
to be the last remaining male descendant OF
the Kamehamehas. He is we'll educated, and
has served several terms In the Legislatures
German saloon keeper named klemme ran
as an independent. but was defeated by the
native Hawaiian by two votes. lie talks OF
contesting the election. but II he should he
would DO defeated by big majority.
No date for holding the Convention has yet
been selected. but IL In believed that President
Dole will call IL to order as soon as the returns
from the election are received. Nearly % per
cent. Of those who registered on the island OF
Oahu voted. The Royalists have made no
move. and. according to several OF their lem
bers. nothing will be done until some definite
answer is received from the United States II
Congress adiourns without taking action on
the petitions Of the ex-Queon's followers. this
will be construed "a refusal Of the United
States to interfere further In tho restoration OF
the monarchy. In this event tho Royalist
La 1,n 4.
England. then to France. and finally to japan
Not much credence Ia placed in those state
ments. because they have been so often re-
peated and nothing has been done. The Roy
alists used every unfair means to prevent the
natives from registering and they are respon-
sible Tor the scanty appearance OF tho native
Hawaiians at the polls on many OF the islands.
Left TO themselves. the natives would have
registered largely and voted. as they take
great interest In politics. but the threats OF
prominent white and native lRoyalists deferred
them from following their inclinations.
Minister Thurston has given your corre-
spondent the first full and detailed interview
that he has granted. In reply to a question as
to his opinion Of the situation In Hawaii. he
said:
As q whole. the situation Is satisfactory.
The Royalist opposition has lost the little
aggressiveness 1t once had and has degener-
atcd into sullen. almost hopeless waiting for
The internal differences between the sup.
porters OF the Government arc upon matters
Of detail only. They are such as must newt
ably arise among men who are intensely in
interested in any Government. These differ
ences are In regard to means only and not to
creation of an independent government and
final union in some form with the United
States, these were the objects OF the revolu-
ton and they are sought AS earnestly ard
unanim ously now as they were In the begin
What Is your opinion Of the REGISTRATION ?"
when 1t is considered that Honolulu has
always been a royalist stronghold the heavy
registration OF l.5UO In the lace Of Royalist
threats Is more significant than the registra-
ton in any OF the country districts. The COIN
paratively light registration ia due to three
reasons: First. the oath renouncing allie giance
to the monarchy. This requirement has
Government. but who have not the moral
couIa9. TO put themselves on record In writ
bras baCE Se snd thSs
danger their personal and property interests.
second. the fear on the part Of some foreign
ments, Third. the unsettled political condi.
bers OF otherwise eligible voters among the
natives and Portuguese have not paid the -
qualification. Over /, 900 voters. otherwise
eligible. have failed to qualify by this payment
Absurd as 1t may seem In tho United
States. the vital factor IN Hawaiian politics to-
day IL the question whether the United states
Queen. The Royalists say the President has
solemnly declared in a message 10 Congress
the United States forces. and that she should
be restored by that Government. He has re-
has not yet taken action. Inc President has |
net indicated that he has changed his mind.
= that the action OF the DEM cratic Congress
will be adverse to the recon N end dalton OF a !
Democratic PRESIDENT The Turplo resolu-
alton. but these have not been adopted. This !
ind lcates that majority Of the Senate 10 not |
In favor OF them. otherwise they would APP
This argument is constantly presented to |
gether with threats that every one who takes
an oath against the Queen will be prosecuted |
she not bessuss Of are
the Government, but because they are waiting |
for definite statement from the United !
States. IL the Senate will pass a n-interven- !
tion resolution or the state Department will |
declare that the Government. does not intend |
terminate at once the present uncertainty anu |
render reorganization comparatively easy. |
event. but think it unjust to the |
people that this uncertainty having |
coStieusd By that Gorernnsne When i could Id
be so easily removed and the consequences OF !
lts non-remoyal are so Injurious to Hawaii. !
This feeling Is AS prevalent among the Royal /
lists as 1t is among others. | have talked with |
many, and they all said in substance;
Why does 1t not do one thing or /
the othert II 1t is not going to restore the |
Queen. why doesn't 1t say so. so thar We can !
accommodate ourselves to the new conditions /
We want stable government as much as you
DO and desire to help establish IT. but We can,
until we know positively that she is not going |
10 DO put back 10y tho tied States
Another OF the Queens closest friends said
TO me; i know perfectly well that the United
States In not going to put the Queen back. but
she won't believe 1t until Congress OF Gresham
saws So Once let them say 50, and she will be /
willing TO withdraw all claims and make the |
until then
The non-registered vote does not. there
lore represent the strength OF the opposition
10 the Government. but it does include all who
lailed 20 qualify through non-payment OF
IAKes. the Indifferent. the neutral. and the
oration By the United States. are on the fence
waiting 10 see what is going to turn up, By
The time the first election for the Legislature
lakes place the uncertainty as to tho United
states position will probably be removed
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