Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
From the Hawaiian Islands.

l IolIoWlnS interesting letter from the
 Rev. G. l.. Pearson, formerly pastor
 of tte NJ. F.. Church of this city,
 just received by ex-Gov. Powers: HouoLULU, H. l., Apnl II. lS9S.-
 My Dear Bro. Powers.) .)-Your most
 excellent letter was gratefully res
 ceived. and I have been waiting a
 convenient season" for answering it.
 l may here state that the greatest inconvenience we find here is the
 mail service. There was an interval of seventeen days between the last
 two mails from the coast. Usually,
 however, We get and send mail about
 every ten days. At this writing We
 do not know but that we all are
 American citizens (by annexation)
 and gre helping to carry on war
 against Spain. However, I do Lot
 suppose that either IS true. I am
 now of the opinion that annexation
 will not be secured by the present Congress.
 You ask whether am an annexa-
 tionistf Yes, l think 1 am. 1 can
 see some disadvantages and some
 grave questions that would come to
 Uncle Sam with annexation. IL
 would add to the trace question"
 Yet, the population of these islands
 is not perhaps any ore mixed than
 the population of New York, Chi
 cago or New Orleans, and the whole
 population here is less than half of
 that of the latter city. Still. Uncle
 Sam not only lives, but thrives.
 Education lere is carried on in the
 English language, and the barrier of
 language will soon be done away.
 The Chinese, Japanese and Portu- gese and native children talk in
 English outside of their own homes.
 Another generation at least would
 be thoroughly Americanized. and our republican form of government could be successfully carried on.
 l dispose of the sugar question" in this way: It is American who manufacture beet sugar in Amerca and Americans who raise cane for sugar in the Hawaiian Islands. Americans either way. and they are entitled to equal consideration.
 l do not think these islands would be a bill of expense t. the Uncle Sam. The gain would surely be on the side of Uncle Sam.
 The United States cannot afford to let another nation take these islands. That would surely prove menace to us and a disadvantage in 1 many ways. The strategic position lud the two fine harboTs give won- | derful commercial and naval advan- tages Commerce on the Pacific l will one day be a great factor in American trade, especially when the Nicaraguan canal is built. These islands are the key to the situation. | The development of local resources IS doubtless ID its incipieDt stage at present.
 Truly annexation would be a go0d | thing for these people. What is needed Is a stable government. I am persuaded that the present gov eminent is the best that has ever be, Il established here. Naturally, while the question of annexation is being agitated, things are in an un- settled s:ate. II annexation does not come to pass, this governm mt will fad some very pe.pIexing problems to solve, Two thousand are holding down he l0S,0OO ol the 
 The royaiists (nalivc) have some backing in the hangers an to the old regime and in he English residents. I do not think there will be any at empt to overthrow this govern mrnt by force in case annexation dues not carry. Nor do I think the can be overthrown by any local combination. It is in the hands of wide awake men. The trouble will come, if at all, from witLin and without combined in the handling of the grave issues at stake here.
 The natives are out of the ques- lion in considering the governments; that is, the government cannot be restored to them with safety. The { fact is, the conditions and demands have outgrowD their ability. 1 ihink 1 that many naiives-the majority would quietly and cheerfuliy endorse Ihe present government and support [ t thoroughly, as many of them now ! io, were it not for the politicians. ' who prey upon their weaknesses, and , heir sentiments iegardlns royalty, stc.
 The results of the years of nris- 'Ionary service rendered here are indeed great, and a permanent gov srnment will but conserve aud per 1etuate them. and bring in bet ,.r ,, lays for all,
 Seventy millions of Americans for he gains in material things, and he good they might do here to | hose who need their guidance and should not hesitate to accept this country because of tbe . ,xtra burdens it might bring to hem. Yes, favor annexation.
 You are doubtless aware that sus :. gar is king here. There are a mum ! per of large plantations and if the !, of these islands to the J. s. is secured, there will be many nore started. The favors that have {, ,een extended the industry by the United States have made 1t a great uccess. Coffee comes next, but ss a let is in its Incipiency. 4 good luality can be grown here, but flu 5 ure markets. e., are questions that a is not fully established. a Fruit comes next, of which bananas nd pineapples are the staples. We lave other fruits, such as strawber- ies, papais, mangoes, guaves, bread ru:t, oranges, etc. These can be Iandled only in the home markets.
 The public lands are not handled : S they are at home, indeed many . ections of the islands are held un- ' Ter long time leases, aud there is ' ut comparatively little land that ? ne can buy directly from the gov !. rnment. 1 think you would enjoy :. he climate, The sun is naturally |. ot here all the time, still the tenn . 'erature Is modified by the winds. ' The northeast trades blow quite 2 teadily for nine months and are in- eed a great blessing. One can keep U Uol excepting when in exercise in he sun. The nights are always cool. he south warm winds are disagree 2 l-t, n |