The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-04-28
SENT BY THE president
THOMAS NJ. BROWN ON HON. JOHN
w. FOSTERS VISIT.
His Observations We're Probably
Transmitted to President Mckinley
Mr.. Brown on Annexation.

II am much in need of rest md
congenial climate" said Thomas NJ
Brown manager and cashier of the
California bank, this morning, "and l
am already convinced that l have
chosen the right place in Honolulu.
shall remain here four or five weeks
before returning to California"
Mr.. Brown is just from the States
and he brings with him the latest po
litical news of that Great Republic.
The California banker is very favor
able to Hawaii, as was clearly shown
when he said:
81 am fully satisfied that when :ic
time comes for Congress and ihe Me-
Kinley Administration to consider the
question of anneXing little Hawaii.
that the sentiment of the people will
be the main basis for the action of the
present administration of the United
States, whether it be one way tr an
other. l disagree entirely with those
who insist that the absorption Of these
islands will be treated rs a cold busi-
ness proposition by the members of
Congress and President Mckinley.
Even granting that it werc to I've con-
sidered upon business lines, from ull
that can gather, it appears that Ia
waii would be able to MAKE Il credit
able showing
''In regard to the present reciprocity
treaty it is no secret that there is bit
ter opposition to encounter from the
Louisiana planters and California n"et
sugar growers. From the latter class
the cry is heard that the United States
is discriminating in favorsof Haw'.ii
against California under the present
treaty relations. Those interested in
the beet sugar industry in lny state
are nearly all decidedly opposed 10 tine
exemption of Hawaiian sugars from
import duty.
81 can say with safety that the sen
timent upon the reciprocity treaty
and annexation is largely divided in
California. Just exactly where Sena-
tor Perkins does stand or will stand
on these issues when the time comes,
is hard to tell 1 am personal friend
of Senator Perkins. but | confess that
! am at loss to know just where he
is at. That he is wavering on the
question is certain. \ petition was re-
Gently sent the Senator from Califor-
mia requesting HIM to use his intlu-
ence against the abrogation of the
treaty.
ITO me the recent visit of Hon. j.
w. Foster to his country had consid-
cradle sifinficance. While the cable
proposition was ostensibly his mission
still | have reasons for believing that
his visit to Hawaii at that particular
time was beyond that | am of the
into affairs here and that his observa-
tions were made .,nown to President
Mckinley and his administration. Mr.
Foster is "A very strong man and has
national reputation. The people OF
the United States have the utmost
confidence in him and whatever he
may have to say on these issues which
are so important to Hawaii will be
looked upon favorably by the admins
tration and carry great weight with
the people.
"The sugar beet industry in Cal
ifornia is certain of success. | do not
believe that Mr.. Spreckels will have
his immense new mill completed in
time for next seasons crop.
Mr.. Brown says that the business
outlook is somewhat brighter. The
Government is in better financial
condition and confidence in the McKin'
Kinley administration is rapidly gain
ing. He looks for IA bitter fight ON
the silver issue in 1900.
Mr.. Brown is domiciled at the Ha'
waiian. He is accompanied by Mrs
j. Brown and Miss Brown.