The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-09

civilization was not in accord with th'
established institutions of the country
Second-The rapidly developing inter
estS of the great naval powers rendered
the permanence of the Independent
government of the Hawaiian Islands
extremely uncertain. Third-The i'm
portance of securing such permanence
Of relations with the United States as
would render possible the development
of the resources of this country; and
fourth-an abiding conviction that ii
was for the best interests of all of the
people of these Islands.
All of these reasons for annexation
| to the United States of America still
exist, and subsequent events have en-
! phasiZed their Importance.
l would further call your attention
to the friendly and protecting policy
of the government of the United States
of America toward this country which
! has existed from the inception of its
| foreign relations, whereby the danger
| of foreign interference has been lessen
| ed. the stability of the Hawaiian Gov
ernment has been promoted and trade
| relations have been developed to the
great benefit of Hawaii.
An important feature of the treaty
provision that all Hawaiian laws and
| customs regulations not inconsistent
with the treaty under consideration,
not contrary to the constitution or
treaties of the United States of Am
erica shall remain in force until
changed by Congress; such legislation
by Congress to be preceded by a re-
port to that body from five commits
sioners, at least two of whom shall be
residents of the Hawaiian Islands, re-
commencing such legislation concern
ing Hawaii as they shall deem neces-
sary or proper Thus is deliberation
assured as to the ultimate form of gov
ernment for the Territory of Hawaii,
and the injury that inevitably follows
sudden changes of political conditions
precluded.
In submitting this most important
measure to your consideration, | would
remind you that you are the represen-
tatiyes of the interests of the whole
Hawaiian community of every class
and name, and | cannot doubt that in
reaching your decision you will be
guided by the conscientious and patrio-
tic desire to promote it's best and most
lasting prosperity.
The proposed treaty was then hand
ed President Wilder, who asked wheth-
er the treaty was to be considered in
open or executive session.
Senator Waterhouse: Il move, Mr..
President that the matter be dis
cussed in open session. We want the
public to know what is going on" Sen
ator Brown seconded and the motion
carried unanimously. The treaty, as
already published in this paper, was
then read At the close, Senator Hol-
stein said: 'It seems to me that the
proper step to be taken is to submit
the text of this treaty to the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations and | so
move
Senator Brown: 81 would amend
that motion so as to include the mes
sage" Carried.
President Wilder: ct is so ordered. |
The committee is H. B. Baldwin, Cecil
Brown and Kauhane."
Another message, referring to ap- |
pointments by the President, was read |
and on motion of Senator Brown con-
sideration was postponed until today.
Minister Cooper handed the petition of
the Hawaiians against annexation and
President Wilder asked what disposi-
ton should be made of it. On the sug-
gestion of Senator Holstein, Secretary
Clay read it, and on motion of Senator
Holstein, seconded by Senator Water
house, the petition was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
President Wilder read a communica-
ton from the Davey Photographic
Company, inviting the Senators, in
view of the historic interest which this
session may have, to sit for a group
photograph of themselves in a body
)r otherwise, as they might elect. Re-
erred to Miscellaneous Committee.
Senator Waterhouse called attention
Of the members to the death of God
frey Rhodes, who had been President
IF the Legislature three times. Il have
known him. said the Senator, "for
many years, and have sat with him in
he Legislature, His death is a loss to
his community, and 1 move that, as
mark of respect, this Senate adjourn
Until 10 o'clock Thursday morning"
Carried unanimously.
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