The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-28


annexation--the pole star of every
one.
Mr. Dillingham; also wanted the
Star and Advertiser to kiss and make
up. He was more fervently than ever
for annexation. 1t would be direct
and immediate gain for the country.
There would be absolute stability and
an era of development. Property
values would be established and con-
fidence would be complete.
In further remarks Mr.. McStocker
made another plea for concert of ac-
tion. He thought the club would be-
come stronger than ever. He spoke OF
the influx of japanese and said il
would go on at even more than the
present volume. He said officers in
whom all could have confidence
should be selected.
Under the head of possible defec-
tions, Judge Hartwen spoke of Castle
& Cooke Grnbaum & Co., Wilder &
Co., the Wilcoxes and Mr.. Baldwin as
being of the same mind as to anneXa-
ton.
Col. Fisher agreed that there was
now presented opportunity for action.
He moved that a committee of five
he appointed to present to a general
meeting to be held so soon as possible
the draft of a preamble, constitution
and bylaws, together with a list Of
officers and committees required. Car
ried unanimously
Mr.. McStoc<er's motion that the
Annexation Clubs rolls be again
opened was carried unanimously.
At this juncture Judge Hartwell
called j. b. Atherton to the chair and
presented tn resolution. He said
that as to annexation, the words
"The United States hereby anneXes
Hawaii" would be enough for him.
He was very averse to any considera-
ton of side issues. Mr.. McStocker
moved the adoption of the resolution
and was seconded by Col. Fisher.
Judge Hartwell was voted a mem
Der of the organization committee
and named as the other four Messrs.
Thurston, McStocker, Fisher and Dill
'..yham.
DR.. Wood said all seemed to still
think the same way and he would
not address the meeting. Mr. Ripley
said the newspapers had caused an
awakening. There was much educa-
tional work to do. He was with Col.
Fisher in the idea that enrolment
should be regardless of atfiliation with
the present regime.
There was a request for remarks
from Mr.. j. b. Atherton. lie spoke
| deliberately and clearly Il bust
ness man. 1t had been his impression
that there was no necessity for any
marked effort here. Perhaps he was
in error. His measure of the situation
was that the work had all been cut
out long since and assigned to the
Government. The one purpose had
controlled during the days of the Pro-
visional Government. 1t had been the
handspring of the Constitutional cou-
vention. 1t had been the central idea
at both the special and regular ses-
sions of the Legislature. It would
seem that the plans were well laid and
were working satisfactorily. If the
Government failed to continue to exert
itself in the direction of securing an
neXation it would be going contrary
There had been general elections and
the registration books had been open
to all. The day had long since passed
when vindication or expression should
be sought. The record is made and is
lasting. 1t is perhaps well enough Lo
inform the Government that Its sup.
port is still unwavering. AS to terms
the United States will only accept su.
preme control here. "Closer political
union" the phrase of the constitution
and the guide of the Government
means annexation. AS to the planta
tion interest, it will be better off in
ten years.
Judge Hartwell made an appeal foi
individual effort, Mr.. Dillingham;
spoke of the opposition to Annexation
being the same as to the RecirrocitN
treaty and the meeting adjourned
with big rain storm in progress and
the roof leaking badly.
NATIVES STABBED.
Waimea, Kauai, congregated al tn,
house of an OkolehaO dealer, got fui
I and engaged in a fight Three of then