The times., 1898-07-07
Manifest Destiny.

For two generations the relations ex-
isting between the United States and Ha-
waii have been unique
The usual attitude of one friendly na-
tion toward another is that of Keen
business rivalry and enlightened selfish
ness.
The attitude of the United States to-
ward Hawaii has been more that of an
indulgent and protecting elder brother
toward a little sister than the usual for
mai courtesies and treatment accorded
the other nations of the world
Hawaii, on the other hand. early re-
cognized this spirit, and has reciprocated
with an unwavering confidence and faith
in her great neighbor such as has never
been exhibited by one independent nation
toward another.
There is no mystery about the reasons
for these mutual relations.
Hawaiian christianiZation. civilization.
commerce. education and development
are the direct product of American effort
Hawaii is. in every element and quality
which enters into the composition of
modern civilized community, a child of
America.
Hawaii is the one american colony
beyond the borders of the Union.
Honolulu is the one port of the world
where the Stars and Stripes float over
| more ships than all other flags combined.
Out of all this has grown sentimental
feeling toward Hawaii which does not
measure its regard in dollars or material
advantage.
Entwined and interviewer with this SEN
timent. which brings the cause of Ha-
waii so close 10 the heart of America
are material advantages. incidental TO
the possession and control of Hawaii
which have appealed still more strongly
TO the heads and sound business and po-
iitical judgment of the statesmen who
have controlled the destinies of America
for fifty years.
The recognition of the strategic value
of Hawaii's geographical position. and the
determination that under no circum-
stances should it pass under the control
of any other foreign people. constitute
one of the most conspicuous examples OF
consistent and persistent foreign policy
| in the International history of the United
States.
That policy has always been directed
toward the exclusion of other powers and
the drawing closer of the bonds which
| bind Hawaii to the United States. with
ultimate Incorporation into the Union as
the destined end.
With this end In view special CONNER
| cial privileges have been granted to Ha-
wall in exchange for exclusive material
| and political privileges secured to the
United. States. American influence
power, ownership and control have been
| fostered and increased. Many times an
nexation has seemed at hand. The pres
ent is the fourth treaty which has been
negotiated by the government of Hawaii
transferring the sovereignty of that coun-
| try to this.
For nearly five years Hawaii has stood
| at the door of the Union, asking to come
| in. She asks no guarantees in return but
| volunteers to share in the defense of the
| flag which she already honors co-equaIly
with her own. and to bear her proportion
| of the obligations and burdens incident TO
| the conduct of the general government.
| The diplomatic, naval and congressional
| records of the United States contain
| thousands of pages concerning Hawaii.
| Scores of magazine articles and tens of