The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
AS Soon as Convened the
Island Sen ate Will Take
Up Annexation.
TROUBLE IN STORE OVER
CITIZENS HIP.
Anti-Annexation Sentlm ent Grows
in Force Daily and in Most
Unexp eCted Quarters.
Correspondence of The CALL

HONOLULU, HAWAII, Oct. 1.-THE
protocol for arbitration between Hawaii
and Japan is at last on the eve of being
signed.
G Minister Cooper stated this morning
that, except with single amendment,
practically a change OF verbiage, every
thing had been agreed upon .sstisfac-
torily to the Hawaiian contention. All
points in discussion between the two Gov
ernments, without any reservations what
ever, as first desired by Japan, are to be
submitted to the arbitration of three
iurists of international fame. Japan de-
sired the King of the Belgians, but the
Hawaiian Government suggested that as
the points at issue were practically legal
ones, it would be far better TO have them
decided by men experienced in interna-
tional law, ard somewhat reluctantly per-
haps, even this request has been acceded
to-
The concessions made by the Japanese
prove the desire of that Government 10
avoid any misconceptions OF their desire
to remain friendly 10 Hawaii and the
United States. The character of un friend
illness has unjlstly been i'm puted to them
for the purpose of aiding the annexation
lists in their raid upon Hawaii. The ac-
tion OF the japanese Government IN ac-
ceding 10 Hawaii's views in the matter of
arbitration should be regarded as emf
nently amica bic in intention and honor
able in conduct
In regard TO the hour of annexation
Minister Cooper states he fully believes
that the Senate will take the matter up as
boon as convened, i'll accordance with the
understanding, and that before the close
of the year Hawaii will be annexed and
the joint com mission be at work form u
lating the laws for Hawaiian governance
and relieving its rulers of all further re-
sponsiblities. His views, it IS said, are
not in accord with those of Minister Hatch
or ex-Minister w. T.. Castle, both of
whom are reported 10 have expressed
fear that debate will lead 10 a prolonged
delay.
Owing TO a declaration or ruling by the
British Foreign Office in regard to deniza-
ton papers granted to British subjects
the Government has decided to issue no
more deniZaton papers 10 British sub
1ects until their status can be better de.
Iermined. This is both inconvenient and
annoying to many, but it is unavoida bic.
The joint commission will have con-
siderable trouble about this very question
OF citizenship and the privilege of the
franchise. They will prove to be sources
OF trouble and dissatisfaction in many
ways, for until the reign of the oligarchy
Hawaii was somewhat lenient, lax and
accomm odating in such matters and
large numbe Of people owed dual alle-
giances, practically equivalent to none or
OF the same nature as taxsnirkers dodg-
ing from one State to another as assess
ment time comes around.
In spite of the contrary statements of
the annexation journals, the Portuguese
as a unit ask tor-demend would be a
more truthful word-the full rights of
American citiZ 'nship coupled with the
franchise. They, ike the natives. want
the franchise for political purposes, as do
the foreigners.
When annexation comes these islands
VIII become a nuisance TO the United
States politically. If the franchise is eX-
tended to Its newly made American citi-
zens there will be no equal divisions into
party ranks, except to down the mission
aries, but invariably a large majority
against small minority. Ii there is no
franchise, or but a restricted one, then
there will have to be garrison town or
an armed ship on every island and at
every port. When the new Government
Is formed 1t must necessarily be a very
strong one, much stronger in fact, than
our present armed oligarchy, for the anti.
annexation sentiment is growing in force
daily, and in most unexpected quarters
and secretly.
AS the time appears to approach for the
dissolution OF Hawai1s independence,
many are beginning to waver in their al
liglance to the cause OF annexation on the
ground that they have been deceived.
They anticipated being at once received
with open arms as a State of the gre at
Union and not as a mere settlement TO be
governed by system of cross between a
Territory and a penal colony. We Fave
accordance with our own Judgment. and
10 have strange whip hand over u. may
turn US into a baIky team on a down
grade. ending with wrecked rig and
heavy damages TO pay.