The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-09-13
WANT OLD ORDER
Hli Kalaiaina for Restoration Of
Monarchy.
ROBT. WILCOX ON DECK AGAIN
Mass Neutrality-suspicious. - History
and Advice - National League
MemoriaI-FOr Flag.

About 500 natives, most of them
sympathizers with the Kalaiaina wing
of the old Royalist party, were pres
ent in mass meeting held on Union
Square from 7:3O to $50 last evening.
The meeting was under the auspices of
the Kalaiaina Society and was engin-
eered by D. Kalauokalani of that hui,
Kanui officiated as chairman.
Mr.. Kanui opened the meeting and
stated its objects. Mr.. Kalauokalani
read memorial which had been pre-
pared for submission to the Commits
sion. The most remarkable and note
worthy point in the document was
plea that the monarchy, the old gov
ernment, be restored to the people of
Hawaii. 1t set forth that the United
States was the first country to recog-
nize Hawaiian independence, this in
1912; since then the Great Republic
had been as a mother to this island do
main, had fostered its industries, it's
commerce and It's institutions. The
government of Hawaii had been sub
verted by a few foreigners and annex
alton had come about contrary to the
wishes of the Hawaiian people. The
United States had now, for some .rea-
son, turned against the people of Ha-
waii and taken their independence
without their consent.
1t is therefore petitioned that the
condition of things prior to 1893 be re-
stored.
Kamakeli, delegate from Maui,
was the first speaker. He had only a
few words to say, endorsing the spirit
of the resolution.
Edward X. LilikaIani made the long
speech of the evening. He referred to
the present contention that the educa-
tional standard of Hawaii was such
that independence could not be con-
tended for. 1t was urged, he said,
that the Hawaiians were not capable
of self government. This, the speaker
thought, was strange in the light Of
past history. The declaration of the
United States President in 1912 dis
tinctly sets forth that it is fit to take
its place among civilized nations
There were few haoIes here then and
the government was Hawaiian. The
intellectual standard of that time was
by no means as high as now, and yet
Hawaii was fit to take its place
among civilized nations"
From this point the speaker read
from manuscript numerous extracts
from State papers, speaking Of the in
Of Hawaii, and from
speeches in Congress bearing out the
idea of the continued recognition of
Hawaiian autonomy In the face of all
these recognitions the United States
had broken faith with the Hawaiian
people.
At this point the speaker read the
list of all the treaties ever made be
tween Hawaii and individuals and
countries, beginning with 1886 and
running down to 1886. In all of these
the independence and competence of
Hawaii were fully recognized.
Robert Wilcox was the next speak
er. He said the Provisional Govern
ment and Republic were established
and maintained by force. 1t was case
of robbery. 1T is useless to say that
flag over there will not come down
again. said the speaker. 1t was up
before and came down. The wrong
was shown then, and it can be shown
again. The Stars and Stripes wave
over Cuba and Porto Rico. 1t is right
that the flag should be there. But
what has Hawaii done? 1t will be
shown that this annexation movement
was carried through by a handful Of
foreigners and, I tell you, the flag Of
the United States viii then come
down"
If America loves us" continued the
speaker further along, why were not
Hawaiians placed on the Commission?
We are not represented there. Next
thing we shall not be able to vote. No
benefit to US can come out Of the ar
rangement.
speak your minds. No one can
bold your tongues. Persevere. Work
for restoration"
Tom Clark, delegate from Wailuku,
called attention to the prosperity OF
the .'oId timers and said Hawaiians
had nothing now but spirit left. God
helps those who help themselves and
it was time for Hawaiians to be up and
doing. Where today is the patriotic
spirit of your forefathers? You are