The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

lieved it was well known to all
present. Certain inducements had
been made to him to accept the
first lieutenancy of Co. D, it being
pointed out that he could be more
useful to the cause by becoming
connected with the military. No
promise could be made without
first laying the matter before the
Sharpshooters, with whom he had
been intimately associated and for
whom he had the kindest of
feeling. If there was the
least opposition the proposition
would not be entertained. Mr..
Wall then asked to retire and let
the Sharpshooters discuss the mat
ter. This was voted down for the
reason that the members were in
the habit of saying what they had
to say about each other to their
faces. Applause greeted this re-
mark and the lieutenant occupied
the chair throughout the meeting.
Explanation was made that invita-
tions had been given Colonel Nc
Lean, Majors Jones and Mcleod to
be present and take part in the dis
cussion.
Second Lieutenant J. L. Mclean
introduced the following resolution,
which received a second immedi-
ately after being read, followed by
lusty cheers:
Whereas cur First Lieutenant, Mr..
W. E. Wall, has been asked by the
COMMANDMENT. Chief and certain Off
GERS of the Regiment, to run for cleo
ton as first Lieutenant of Co. I'D" n.
6. H, and whereas, his election to
such Office, would cause his with
drawal from his present position as
officer and member of the 1st Co
Sharlshooters of Hawaii, and whereas
such action on his part, would greatly
iniure and impair the present efficiency
of the COMPANY he at present. COM
maDds, therefore be it resolved that
the members of the LIST Co. of Sharp
shooters of Hawaii, in special meet
ing assembled, do hereby protest
against the efforts made, to cause
his withdrawal from said Company
and earnestly request him to
decline the office offered him, and to
remain an officer and member of the
First Company of Sharpshooters of
Hawaii. While so feeling, we wish
to express our hearty sympathy with
all those who are trying to improve
the efficiency of the military.
Mr.. Mclean spoke feelingly of
the good work performed by Lieu
tenant Wall and was not in favor
of his leaving the Sharpshooters.
Colonel Mclean outlined the ne
cessity for a good man being
selected to build up Company D.
In looking around for suitable tim
Der Mr.. Wall had been selected.
He was just the man wanted, and
hoped the Sharpshooters would con-
sent to his retirement and addition
to the military, he believing that
the gentleman could best serve the
country by accepting unanimous
call to the first lieutenancy of Com
pany D. Major Jones added his
endorsement of Lieutenant Wallis
fitness for the position, and spoke
of his sterling work as a member of
the Sharpshooters and as leader
of men.
Almost every member present
spoke on the matter of Lieutenant
Wall severing his connection with
the Sharpshooters. The expressions
left no doubt in the minds OF those
present that such was not desired.
So able lieutenant as Mr.. Wall has
proven to be could i'll be spared.
The resolution was unanimously |
adopted.
Lieutenant Wall informed the
meeting that he would not enter
tain the proposal, and the meeting
closed with loud, long and con-
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