The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-09

that the United States of America was
the country to which we should have
to look. The civilized institutions of
the country had been established
under the fostering care of the United
States. The United States by its NOR
al and material assistance had devel-
oped the industries of the country and
protected the stability of the govern
ment. For every reason it. was appar,
ent that when the time should come
for passing under the protection OF
some foreign power it would be to the
United States we should have to ap,
peal and to no other.
Tine intelligent element in the com
munity which supported the monar-
chy is the same element which now
leads in seeking annexation to the
United States. For many years, at
great personal sacrifice of effort. time
and means. the intelligent men and
women of this country did all in their
power to maintain good government
and preserve the independence of the
country. Those of us who were born
here, and others who had resided here
for many years, and many of those
who came later earnestly desired that
| the independence of the country
should be maintained"
The speaker then sketched the his
| tory of the annexation movement for
| the past forty years, showing how we
have reached the present situation,
when 1--WE look to that great country
for the protection so long anticipat
ed"
The speaker after drawing a sketch
lrNf lnt tt,,. Il Nf t.nIx,
said:
Great effort was made by those who
had the true interests of the coun-
try at heart to stay the downward
course of affairs. In the Legislature
of 1892, which lasted for eight months
there was a prolonged and earnest
struggle to check the disastrous ten
denotes. After voting out ministry
after ministry finally the Queen was
compelled to ask responsible and able
men in the community to form a
Cabinet. And it was then hoped that
good government could once more be
maintained. But we all know the re-
suit, and how it was the intelligent
and responsible portion of the com
munity, with Righteousness and in
dignation arose and established the
new government.
"Those who established the Provi-
sional Government, and later the Re-
1 public of Hawaii. were prompted by
sentiments of the highest patriotism.
And in view of the history of the past
were persuaded that lasting peace and
prosperity could only be achieved by
help from without. The government
was established upon the definite pol
icy which has ever since been consist
emily pursued"
Mr.. Smith alluded to the disappoint-
ment felt over the action of the Cleve-
land administration and showed that
during the four years and half that
had passed had been times of great
difficulty and OF great peril. But the
country had demonstrated to the peo-
pie of the United States that they
were capable of maintaining good
local government. He continued as
follows:
Among the objections raised at
the time that President Grant adyo,
Gated the annexation Of San Domingo
it was urged that that community
was neither self governing nor self
supporting. In answer to the propo'
sition of those who have favored the
anne Nation of Cuba to the United
States, it has been urged that the
government and institutions of Cuba
were foreign TO those of the United
States But the principles of govern
ment, and institutions of Hawaii are
not only not foreign to those of the
United States, but they are built up
on the same principles and developed
on the same lines.
Before closing, Mr.. President,
wish to speak of the attitude of the
native Hawaians since the overthrow
; of the monarchy. While there have
been some who have been opposed I,
the new form of government, anC
while many have been in doubt in re
gard to the wisdom of annexation, tn,
conduct of the Hawaiians as a. people
, under the new and trying circumstan
ces rebounds to their credit and theil
: honor. And when the strength anC
stimulus is added as "A result of unioI
with that great country, enterprise
are developed and the principles o
; Anglo-SaNon civilization have full
sway, the Hawaiian will find that tn,
change has brought great benefits t.
him and his country.
"One word more. | desire to eN
press acknowledgment of the grea
services which our representatives n
l Washington rendered to this coun
r try in accomplishing the treaty whicl
we now have before us"
\ unanimous vote was then passe
amid the applause of the spectators.
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