The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-28
VOICE FROM HAWAII
GEORGE CARTER PRESENTS An AP-
PEAL TO PATRIOTIC AMERICANS.
In the Islands the Civil Ka lions OF
the West and the East Meet in
Combat-New Republic Changing
Rapidly-Japan VIII Resist An
ing to War.

Special Dispatch 20 the Post-Intelligencer
TACOMA. July s7.-6ieorge Carter, who
for a long time was Hawaiian consul at
Seattle. and who IS we'll known and pop
ulSr in thar city. has written Il letter
from Honolulu TO Charles King vice
president for Washington % the Sons %
the American Revolution. in which he
sends resolutions adopted by the mem
oers OF this patriotic society en- The ISL
ands relating 20 the annexation treaty
These resolutions and Mr.. Carriers LETT
ter cali for tavorahle action on the part
Of the American society, in furfhering
the annexation scheme. and doing ali II
their power TO bring about that end The
situation in Hawaii. Mr.. Carter says. IS
critical. no che caring TO predict what
the future may bring forth.
The pamphlet referred TO has the frUe
American ring. and has been Endorsed by
the Sons of the American Revolution and
members OF the Grand Army OF the Re-
public in Hawaii and is sent 70 this
country for distribution. The pamphlet.
after sending greeting TO comparriots in
America says:
These islands are the meeting place Of
the west of the American and the Asiaiic
forms of civilization, and few years Will
witness the triumph Of Cne or the other
Few Of our countrymen are aware or the
rapid changes taking place III the condi-
ton OF the Pacific ocean. Australia IS De-
coming mighty commonwealth; Japan is
pushing her way 10 the front as naval
and commercial power; China Is hesin ainS
10 awake out Of her long steep. while Rus
sia only waits the near compile ton OF the
trans Siberian railroad to complete tho
control OF this ocean.
The pamphlet then comments upon the
prophecy made by William Fl. Seward, re-
garding the Pacific coast, and asserts that
Hawaiian annexation is within the sphere
of the Monroe doctrine. The strategic I'M
portance Of Hawaii Is shown and the 9TH
er islands are c., lied the cross roads OF
the Pacific"
After stating that America made Ha-
wall what ii is, the pamphlet gives the
warning, Hawaii has arrived at a turn
ing point" which words prefaced the fol-
lowing statements:
1T may said why not continue as you
are for an indefinite period? We reply
that We have arrived ar a turning point
where things Will not long Roam as they
are. The irrepressible contest between the
ASiatic and American civilization Is be-
coming more intense, and will not be de-
cided in favor OF America except by an
nexation."
The pamphlet concludes with state
ment on Japan's effort 10 gain control of
the Islands by pouring III her little brown
people, so as 10 make peaceful conquest
of the islands. which is legitimate ambi-
ton. Objections TO annexation are met on
the following grounds:
If the objections that are commonly
urged in the United States against the
annexation Of the islands on the grounds
OF non-contiguity, undesirable popula ton
and unfitness for statehood are examined,
they will all be found TO apply in a still
greater degree to the acquisition of Alas
ka. In fact. the plans of the far-seeing
statesmen who brought about the pur-
chase of Alaska Included also these ISL
ands and a future isthmian canal. The
act of annexation would not per Sc confer
American citizenship on any who are not
already citizens OF the Hawaiian republic.
The laws of the Federal government In
regard to naturalization and immigration
would immediately come into force and
be applied to the Asiatic elements of the
population. and contracts for labor would
cease to be made. Under the security Of
the starry flag American skill and enter
prise will work the same wonders here
that they have done in. Southern Califcr-
mia. The process Of Americanization Will
be rapid. although the difficulties in the
way have been greatly increased by the
delay of the past four years"