The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-30
Comas and to-day the Philadelphias and Ben.

Comas and to-day the Philadelphas and Ben
ningtons try conclusions in cutter
1t was intended 10 have had an international
m ass-me citing last evening in opposition to an
nexaton for the benefit of the visiting Cong
men, but it was wisely decided to postpone it
account of the numerous engagements these
gentlemen had to fulfill. Senator Morgon and
thew have had no leisure moments since their
arrival. 1t has been one succession OF hasty in
spection Of everything in sight from sugar and
rice plan atoms to public buildings, schools,
churches and museum. They have seen every
thing there is to admire and everything that
shows up Hawaii's progress in its brightest
phases. But they have not seen the people nor
have they had the opportunities of ascertaining
the undercurrent of oppostian. 1t has through
out been one-sided inspection control ed by
Government officials and the moneyed leaders of
the annexation party.
The most memorable events during their
sojourn here have been the handsome reception
rendered 10 them by the everhospitabe United
States Minister, and their visit yesterday to
Pearl H arbor and its neigh borhood. The recep-
lion was not as largely attended as was antici-
pated, and even the efforts of the Chief Justice
and Government officials JAILED to induce the
Haw aiians to attend IN any number 1t was
not even spontaneous on the part OF the annex
ationists, but it undeniabIy a very pleasant
their social duties adjourned to famous water
ing place to continue their evenings en- ioy ment.
1t is unnecessary to say that the visitors en-
joyed themselves immensely, and while they
were loud in their praises of he country and all
that pertained to it, and extremely affabe in
confederation, they were discreety reticent in
regard to their personal convictions and future
action the most interesting points issue.
On their return in the evening from sundry
i0s han
dance were tenderei 20 them at the Hawaiian
Hotel, but they were tempted from those honors
to the more congenial delights of genuine
Hawaiian luan and well-regulated hula ku at
the handsome residence of Hon. John A. Cum
mings, ex-Minister OF Foreign Affairs under the
monarchy, and ar Hawaiian gentleman famed
for his princely hospitality in the good old days
when dollars ebbed away rapidly as the
riplets of the signing Pacific slip from the coral
sands at Waikiki
Senator Morgan and Congressman Berry
have established themselves as favorites in many
ways. The Senator carries his years becomingy
and pleasantly even - those who disagree with
his outspoken advocacy of closer union. 1t
was amusing, however to note his zeal on Sun
day last, when in conjunction with some
missionary" annexationists he visited the
Sunday-sch COL children OF kawaihao Church.
the Oldest and principal church of the Hawaiians
of the little dots of Hawaiians the sterling adj
vantages of annexation to the United States
They gazed open-eyed him, but failed TO APP
preciate the value of this Sunday school lesson
Their parents were dumfounded and astonished
at the political effusion a Sabbath day, and
unfavorably compared the political Senator with
their ancient teachers who had taught them to
honor and reverence the Lords ay and keep it
holy 10 him. They at once summed up the
Senator as an inslncere Christian, and one, who
like lawyer is more interested in his special
case in hand than the very strict rules of law
and equity.
Congressman Berry has gained the hearts of
the Hawaiians, not merely on account Of his
handsome and manly stature alone but prinCi-
paIlv because he openly admitted to the Ha-
waiians at Hio that he was a personal friend
and warm political admirer OF President Cleve-
land and sterling Democrat Now, 1t Is per-
haps unfortunate that the political incidents of
the past have m de Grover Cleveland n lem god
to the Hawaiians and the Dem ocratlc party their
political party should they ever be annexed and
ever be given a vote. II is this desire for vote
that worries the Hawaiian. He has been in
trusted with it and he values it, and he does not
wish to lose it. II is not i'm probable that If he
were granted the right 10 vote on the question OF