The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-14
THE ADVERTISERS POSITION.

The Adv Eli IISEh EOSI IION.
The Advertiser will again state its
attitude regarding candidates for the |
Office of goyernorship of this territory, |
whenever the office is created by law.
Before doing so, it distinctly states |
that neither its editor nor any accred1t-
ed agent of the paper has within the
period of one year at least, ever dis
cussed in any form or manner, directly
or Indirectly, with President Dole, the
matter of the Office of governorsh1p, or
the candidates for the position, or his
own relations to it. In other words,
as to the Office in question there
has never been between these per-
sons any communication whatever
IN addition it is stated that neither the
editor of the Advertiser nor any ac-
credited representative has had within
a year, any discussion or arrangement
with any member of Mr.. Dole's govern
ment regarding the subject of the fu-
ture governorship of this territory. The
subject has been ignored on all occa-
sions. In addition to this no friend OF
President Dole has suggested to the
Advertiser that Mr.. Dole should be
candidate for the office of governor
The only aspect of the case which the
Advertiser has discussed has been the
attempt of Mr.. Harold NJ. Sewan to
knife President Dole, by seducing some
OF the men who have stood by Mr.. Dole
during the anxious Reconstruction
period, to suddenly turn upon him,
abandon their we'll tried loyalty, and
virtually declare him to be unfit for
office. But there is some evidence that
those who were suddenly taken OH
their guard by Mr.. Sewall's efforts, are
not altogether satisfied with the false
position into which they were forced
by a very cunning political strategem,
the history of which is interesting
reading.
The attitude of the Advertiser is one
of absolute neutrality under present
conditions 1t Will change that neu-
trality to positive action, whenever IL
finds reason to do so. It's reasons lot
taking it's present attitude are
First. It accepts the platform of both
political parties, as set forth IN TINS
paper today regarding the appointment
of bona fide residents for office. 1t can
see no escape from advocating this pro-
vision of the platform without party
disloyalty.
Second President Mckinley accept
ed the platform of the Republican par
ty and was elected upon it. 1T mas no'
occurred TO us, at any moment that ne
would ignore it. We would Just as
ouickly suspect that he would ignore
the doctrine of protection as ignore this
provision.
THAT one man here, who has no claim
on the Republican party, can induce
President Mckinley to make an eXcep
.ion in his case, seems to us 10 De
childish, ridiculous and preposterou'
pronosition. President Mckinley VII
remain loyal TO the platform. 1t is we'll
known in Washington circles that MT
Mckinley is in mortal fear or the no
noIulu Bulletin, Mr.. Sewall organ
and may prove traitor to the party,
the Bulletin and Mr.. Sewall shoull
threaten to prevent his renomnatlol
TO the presidency Under the terrible
discharges of their rapid-firlng guns
he may put up the white flag and sur
render to Mr.. SewaH and his organ
AT the same time in the Senate the
Ranrblicans will remain Steadfast ah1
obey the party's direction.
So the Advertiser believes that some
bona fide resident will be appointed te
the office. because it believes in the
force of the party platforms.
AS to candidates, the Advertiser ma
large faith in President Mckinley
Judgment, and his candidate Tor Tn
office will be accepted frankly, whom
soever he may be.
AS to President Dole's chances TO
obtaining the Office, if he desires IL, )"
can only say that his strongest am
most loyal supporters are not only tn
neonle OF America who well know MI
career. but the Republicans in the Sen
ate and House of Representatives. we
as residents of Hawaii, may safely am
nerhaps wisely remain silent on tn