The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-05
He WAS AFTER Mr.. WAS.
\. V. PETERS SPEAKS OUT TO THE
PORTUGUESE.
Says That the Editor of the Luso does
Not Practice What He breaches
Portuguese Favor Annexation.

mere was u lively ulScuSSlOn on tne
annexation question at the meeting of
the Portuguese in LusitaHa hall on
Punchbowl Slope last evening. While
there was some opposition to the
amalgamation of the two republics,
unless it be on certain lines, it can be
truly said that good majority of the
Portuguese were strongly in favor of
annexation in any form.
\. G.. Corfea. the attorney, was cho-
sen chairman of the meeting There
was "A full expression by the different
leaders.
One of the strongest pleas was made
by \. V. Peters, one of the prominent
Portuguese citizens of Honolulu. He
began by saying that they had gath
cred TO ascertain whether or not an
neNation would be beneficial to the
Portuguese colony.
II believe that annexation is the on
ly salvation of these Islands and the
only remedy for the Asiatic immigra-
tion," said Mr.. Peters. II do not
agree with Mr.. Nivas on the point that
we should keep quiet on this import
ant issue. Remember we are citizens
of Hawaii, our homes are here, our
children were born here. and we are
entitled to have voice i'm the affairs
of this community. | believe in speak
ing out like men and taking a firm
stand on one side or the other.
The Congressional party which Wis
tied Hawaii recently returned to their
country with the impression that the
Portuguese were opposed to annexa-
ton, and why? Because j. NJ. ,Vivas
has told us to keep silent on the
question, but / fail to see that he is
practicing what he breaches.
THE impression both here and also
abroad is that the vast majority of the
Portuguese are against anhexation,
but you know and l know that this is
not our true position. Mr.. WAS SEN
timents are not the sentiments of the
colony by any means. The bulk of us
| favor annexation, some differing on
how Hawaii should come into the Uni
on of States.
Senator Morgan, Americas great
statesman and gallant soldier, is with
us. His hair has turned white in the
service of his country and native
state. He fought against the Union
to defend what he thought was state
right, and which was denied by the
great court of war which determines
all great and perpleXing questions
After doing his duty to his State. he
laid down his sword and for the last
thirty years has devoted his time il
serving his country.
at is our duty to let him know JUS
where we stand. But if we are going
to keep quiet how can he learn of the
wishes of the Portuguese"
Mr.. Peters then read biographical
sketch of Senator Morgan's life from
the Congressional Record. The speak
err then went on TO say that the dis
tinguished gentleman had come t.
learn of the feeling among the islam
ders.
81 want annexation. because I know
that it brings good government. FIRE,
schools and equal rights and privileg
es to ALL"
Mr.. Peters remarks were greeted
with considerable applause.
j. NJ. Nivas followed Mr.. Peters, en-
planning that his position was that o
his past political record, notwithstand
ing rumors to the effect that he hat
been bought. II am in favor of an
neXation of Hawaii to the United
States as State at any and all times,
continued Mr.. WAS However w
should insist that we be consulte,
first, for we are a political factor"
Chairman Correa favored union pro
viding Hawaii be admitted as State
, VI. a. Gonsalves, V. 0. Teixeura. {
Pereira and NJ. A. Peixato also spok
briefly.
A resolution, introduced by MI
Gonsalves, favoring annexation of tn
Islands to.the Greater Republic as
State. was unanimously adopted. Tn
resolution will be sent to Senator MOI
gan.