New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-17
THE INTERESTS OF HAWAII.
ATTENTION NOW CONCENTRATED ON
WASHINGTON.
THE FORMER QUEEN THERE AND HER srANcI
FRIEND. J. o. CARTER. ON HIS WAY. AS
WELL AS PRESIDENT DoI.E;-CARTER's
DEVOTION TO LILIUoKALANI
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Washington. Jan. 1.-the whole question OF the
annexation Of Hawaii Is shifted from Honolulu to
Washington. The ex-Quccn OF Hawaii is at the
Ebbitt House. where there Is also the delegation OF
four Hawalians representing political organizations
opposed to annexation. new and greater interest
Is given by the fact that the President OF the Re-
public OF Hawaii IL on his way to Washington, and
also Joseph o. Carter. a stanch friend Of the ex-
Queen. Mr. Carter IS expected arrive on
Wednesday and President Dole two days later.
Joseph o. Carter is the only brother OF Henry
c. =. Carter well known Minister Of Hawaii et
Washington during the last years OF King kala-
kaua's reign lie bears a marked resemblance
to and has much the same pleasant manner
that made the Minister popular in diplomatic cir
Giles. Both born the islands. and their
families know no other home. Mr.. Carter Is the
only royalist I'm the Carter family. Ills Visit 10
Washington at this time means a great DEAL not
simply because he Is opposed to annexation for he
has taken active stand beyond an occasional
speech IN favo- Of the independence OF the islands
1t was well known in Honolulu that Mr.. Carter de-
clined absolutely to be delegate TO Washington In
the interests OF any organization to oppose annexa-
ton There much said about 1t that finally
he stated In the daily press that under no circum-
stances would he go TO Washington as A repre-
sentative OF any organization. At the same time, IL
was known among Mr.. Carriers friends that he
would 60 to Washington on one conditon-f the
ex-Queen desired II.
Mr. Carter has been for some time L'liuokalanfs
adviser in business and financial affairs lie now
comes TO Washington at her personal and urgent
request He has never wavored In his convictions
fealty. and may be depended on to act for the
best interests Of the former Queen.
MR.. CARRIERS observation-disclosures.
Mr. Carter's whole life IS that Of a man whose
sincerity has never been doubted or motives ques-
toned He is proud Of the fact that he never hed
an Office or any place under the monarchy, though
a Cabinet portfolio was offered him moro than
once by Kaakaua and again by L,liuoka!anL Ills
friends regard his devotion to the royal cause as
dslntercstei. Mr.. Carter has never taken the oath
OF ALLEGIANCE 10 the Republic, and is the last or the
prominent royalists who still believe In the possl-
bity OF maintaining the independence OF inc
islands. lie has seen his royalist colleagues one
by one go over to the annexation ranks. among the
number Paul Neumann and Samuel Parker both
OF whom were members OF the Cabinet under the
monarchy.
Mr. Neuman as attorney represented the eX-
Queen at Washington during the tendency OF the
former treaty Of annexation. He stood by the
monarchy as long there was ray OF hope then
Welded 10 the logic OF events" Mr.. Parker de-
clarcd himself I'm favor OF annexation more re-
Gently and soon after the ex-Queen's visit to San
Francisco last autumn. lie met her at that time
and became convinced that annexation alone would
give a stable government and prosperity 10 the
islands
news OF Sam Parker's change Of heart" reached
Honolulu that Mr. Carter declared he would favor
any foin OF Independent government for the
islands based on the Will OF the majority. In his
Office in Honolulu. talking TO q friend. MI Carter
said:
''They call me a royalist. Well, perhaps am
But am ready to support any form OF govern
rnent based on the will OF the majority. can care
nothing for the name whether It be monarchy or
republic have always believed in the Will or the
majority 1t has been my political creed from boy
hood Tho present Government Is republic IN
name but not in fact. 1t is not a representative
Government as you have in the United states. l
would support O truly representative Government.
7 do not favor annexation, because we are better
of 10 maintain the Independent sovereignty OF the
islands believe the Cancellation OF the dllereht
elcments-the best men OF the two parues-"ouIu
make this entirely possible. have lived mere an
nv life My children were born here why shouIi
I no; have the good Of the people at hearth
THE EX-QUEEN's VISIT HERE.
=, -eeord 70 the ex-oueen's visit TO the United
States Mr. Carter said Il attend to her business
matters and though she went away quietly
knew she intended going and obtained the money
necessary for her expenses. 1t was not gwen 10
her by any friend. reported in the newspapers
II was a purely business transaction or loan
secured by mortgage on her property She has con-
siderable property but. Ike most OF us, no great
amount Of ready money have had no intimation
from her that she thought OF returning home, and
7 think It moro than likely she will remain IN
Washington and watch the course of the annexa-
ton treaty. But sure she is fully convinced
that she has nothing TO hope for. so far ms as
slstance from the Government at Washington IS
concerned Whatever her mistakes while on the
throne Liliuokaian has had severe lesson
Mr. Carter expressed himself rs having no faith
whatever in the Theophlus Davies scheme for
modified r,onarchy." with the Princess Kaiuani
go,f.,, Of Amer TIayy
iians he thought It too English" When Informed
Of the emphatic statements made by julius Palmer.
at that time the ex-Queen's secretary 70 the effect
that she possessed ample means" and would
"scorn 10 accept aid from either government Mr..
Carter said:
IT cannot see on what grounds Palmer should
make such statement. 1t is not tho fact. Liliuo-
kalani as | have said has considerable property,
but II Is mortgaged, and her income Is by no means
large And resides. like all Ilawaiians OF means.
she has good many abou; her-retainers, that can
not be shaken oN-and she takes care Of them
I'LL" AS AN AUTHOR AND TRANSLATOR.
1t is not thought that Mr.. Carter Is coming to
Washington to join forces against annexation, but
that the ex-Oueen. believing the ratification OF the
,roatv near at hand desires his presence both
friend and legal adviser. Mr.. Carriers knowledge OF
Iiliuokalanis business affairs would enable him 10
present any claim she might make for future pro-
vision in such light that 1t would receive favor
able action by the Senate And 1t Is quite certain
that this would also be regarded favorably on the
mart of the Hawaiian Government. which for some
time has paid Princess Kaiuanl an annual allow
.
IL is Just a year since the former Queen Of Hawaii
came 10 the United states one cannot fan TO see
that she has changed ana no longer shows the
strong robust physique that indicated woman OF
rigorous health. Undoubtedly anxiety and suspense
have had much TO do with the change but also the
climate and indoor life, 50 unlike that OF her native
country. But Liuokalani has not spent her time
i'm vain repining She Is proud woman, and. il
her own counsel. never talking politics" and at
the time possessing me tact or never seeming
read and a musician of considerable merit. She Is
I;nited states has not been without pleasure. and
NAV prove 10 be Of profit The ex-Quecn has writ
ion two books and completed the translation OF