The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-02-28

The meeting OF the Hawaiian
Annexation League, held last
night in the headquarters of the
American League was attended by
about twenty-five persons, among
whom was Antoine Rosa and John
Richardson.
The preamble adopted at the last
meeting was read for the benefit of
the newcomers, and the considera-
ton of the body of the constitution
was proceeded with.
The second article provoked a
general discussion. In the adop-
ton of the preamble it was deemed
best to leave out the words, "under
the form of state or that of a ter
ritory with liberal organic laws"
Kaulukou thought that some harm
would come from allowing these
words to appear in the constitu-
ton. G. B. Wilson was of the
opinion that anything in the form
of dictation to the United States
Government should be dispensed
with. 1t appeared to him that the
constitution should tally with the
preamble and made a motion to
that effect, which was carried.
The remainder of the constitution
was carried through without much
discussion and the bylaws were
touched upon, but owing to the
lateness of the hour, the consider
alton was postponed until next
Saturday evening.
The preamble and constitution
as adopted are as follows:
Whereas, A change in the form of
Government has taken place in these
Islands, to wit: from monarchy to
that of a republic; and
Whereas, The corner stone or fund
amental principle Of the Republic is
that of annexation of these Islands to
the United States of America; and
Whereas, The Republic of Hawaii
has been recognized by the great
powers as the established Govern
ment of these Islands; aud
Whereas, A certain resolution was
passed by the Senate of the United
States recognizing the principle OF
leaving to the people of these Islands
the choice Of electing their own form
of Government; and
Whereas, The Republic of Hawaii
has shown its readiness to cope with
and to quell insurrection or rebellion,
as well as to protect the lives and
properties of its citizens;
Therefore, We the people OF these
Islands do hereby formulate and
enunciate the following articles to be
our political creed:
Article I've believe that the Re
publican form of Government has
come to stay in these islands.
Article I've believe that every
person should assist the Government
in the carrying out of its policy of pO-
htical union of these islands with the
United States of America.
Article 3.-We believe that to be-
come a member of the Union, with q
liberal organic law, is to obtain free
dom of speech, freedom of the press,
freedom of religion and to have a
strong protecting arm against internal
aud external dangers. 1t means in
lux of capital, creation Of new enter
prises, circulation of money, giving
employment to all; the opening of
markets for our produce; the introduce
ton of a cable, enabling us to COM
municate with the world at large.
1t means equality before the law,
right TO vote the making of our local
laws, the election of our local officers.
II means the shutting of the gate to
Asiatic immigration, giving the peo-
pie OF the country prospect of earn
ing higher aud better wages for their
labor. 1t means employment to our
Sons and daughters without competi-
ton with AsiAtic cheap labor. 1t
means freedom and Independence,
happiness within and entAngling alli-
ances with none.
Article We believe that this is
the course which will open the doors
of our prison aud allow the unfortu-
mates to go free.
Article We believe that by the
grace of God and the united efforts of
all in this matter,we will bring peace,
happiness and prosperity to our be-
loved ones and to our homes, as well
as rich legacy to our posterity.
CONSTITUTION.
Article 1.-The name and title of
this organization shall be the Hawa-
ian Annexation Lrague.
Article 2.-The object Of this League
is TO assist the Government in the
propagation, furthering and securing
the annexation of these Islands to the
United States of America.
Article No person shall be adj
mitted a member of this League or of
its branch clubs who is not native of,
or having Hawaiian blood, or foreign
ers married to Hawaiian women.
Article 4-SectiOn /. The officers
OF this organization shall consist of a
president, two vice presidents, one
nm 'nclal secretary and one recording
secretary treasurer and an execu-
tive committee, consisting of the Off.
GERS aud other members.
section ?. 1t shall be the duty OF
the PRESIDENT to preside at all meet
InRs OF tue League The First Vice
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