The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-16
SKETCHES IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

interests Of the city and the State at large
to fine hest of my ability" Applause.
United States Senator John I. Morgan OF
Alabama and Rear-AdmIral DanleI
Ammen, c. S. N, were elected honorary
members of the chamber.
An amendment was also made TO the
bylaws by which the regular meetings OF
the board of trustees will hereafter be
held on the second Tuesday in each month.
The following resolution was then intro
duced by Captain Nelson:
scWHEREAs. The constitution of the
United States assigns to the Federal Gov
eminent the special duty OF controlling Its
interstate and foreign commerce; and
whereas. it is evident that it can control
and provide for an efficient quarantine
system more efficiently than can be done
bv the State Government; therefore, be 1t
"ResoEUed, That the Chamber OF Com
merce of San Francisco respectfully re-
quests the California delegation IN Con-
gress to urge the enactment OF such !egIs-
lation as viii effect the transfer OF the
quarantine service throughout the republic
to the care, control and management OF
the Federal Government"
The resolution was adopted unani-
mously, after which Hugh Craig said that
he desired to introduce resolution regard
ing the Hawaiian Islands. He said that
American interests there were growing TO
such an extent that it was to the interest
of our country to see that they were prop
erly protected. Of the foreign capital IN
vested in Hawaii five-eighths belonged to
the United States, two-eighths TO Great
Britain and one-eighth to Germany. Such
protection would add stability to the pres
ent Government of the islands and put an
end to the reports of revolutions and
schemes against the Government.
He then read the resolutions, which
were as follows:
WHEREAS, The Hawaiian republic has
established itself in the strength and might
of government of the people, by the peo-
pie, for the people; and whereas, the inter-
ests of California are represented by very
large investments in that republic, directed
by American citizens whose hearts are true
to their native country;
"ReSolued, That the Senators and Repre-
sentatives of the Pacific Coast are respect
fully requested to urge upon the Secretary
of the Navy the absolute necessity that
American interests at Hawaii should be
strengthened by the continuous presence
of at least one ship-of-war in and about the
harbor of Honolulu"
1t was at this point that Claus Spreckels
arose to his feet TO give his opinion of the
Hawaiian republic. He said he understood
the islands well, as also the condition of
their people. 1.-The republic as at present
constituted is not a Government to be
commended. There is no reason why
we should not have more commerce with
the islands. We have given them over
$50, 000, 600, and they should prosper. But,
with republic built on sand, how could
they ? The natives have no standing in
the islands where they should have. What
kind of republic is it where man can
not stand up and speak his own mind? In
the islands man Is sent to prison and he
L,
Attorney General releases him. Is that
republic?
0Such a Government can never stand. It's
rulers are hypocrites. l would like to see
a cable to Hawaii and would pay my share
toward it. But what do the people there
say? If the United States won't build a
cable England will, and will also run a