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

Having had the last word, having
shaped matters to a considerable de-
gree to its liking, having brought the
push bosses to their senses and par
tal appreciation of the fact of thei:
fallability, having voiced with effect
the sentiments of clear headed and
successful business men of the CON-
munity, having forced a showing of
the inner workings of an old close
combination and the promise of radi
cal reform, The Star is ready and will
ing and eager for discussion and work
on the new issues created.
The caucus meeting was fairly rep
resentative. 1t was trifle forehanded
with its resolution. That might with
better taste have been withheld for :
general meeting or mass convention.
1t is good, strong, expressive resolu-
ton and no supporter of the Govern
ment, advocate of annexation or real
friend of the country could consistent
ly object to it, So good is the resolu-
ton that it should be offered again
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lie gathering to accept and endorse.
There has been question, with think
ing men, familiar with the situation
and attentive to the proprieties, con-
corning the advisability of renewing
agitation here. The policy of Goa
stantly putting forth effort to achieve
any desired end is not to be doubted.
But there must always be the most
careful consideration as to methods
and course. The position of the Gov
eminent and its supporters is pretty
well understood and advertised. Care
must be taken as to the manner of
furthering the common mission and
general desire. The Star reiterates
that the movement must be broad and
popular, strictly back of the Govern
ment, yet not under its auspices and
led by the best available men. They
must be men of liberal ideas, fair
minds and unselfish motives.
Judge Hartwell's idea of short cut
to annexation is pretty. 1t is idyllic.
Pity it is not practical. Pity side is
sues cannot be cast off and ignored.
Perhaps they can be here, but the
United States will scarcely fail to take
cognizance of them. The Republic
and its body polite will be derelict in
deed if there is one whit of abatement
in the duty of endeavoring to the ut
most to place the Island household in
order. AS was well said by Mr.. Ath-
erton, the day for voting on anneXa-
ton as a faith is gone-is in the past
But there are problems at hand that
the Government and the people must
seek to solve in the interest of he
future. This is what The Star has
been arguing for months. The Toyd
Maru japanese student" object lesson
cannot be passed over lightly and re-
ferred along with annexation plea tn
the United States Congress that will
>-meet in December, 1897.
The Government and the constitu-
ency has plenty of work in sight thai
calls for more than resolution say
.aag only what has been said forty
!. times before, Let energy be applied
= n" TASKS at hand. Recruit for the Re-
public. That strengthens the annex
alton orthodoxy. Look upon the per-
picking local situation squarely. Don't
make the error or display the weak
ness of overlooking details. They
cannot be winked out, cannot be hid
den.
The Star greets the new, entirely
new campaign, and is with it so long
as it is fair and serious and sensible
and above board.