The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24

entail larger expenditures for the army and navy, increasing the burdens of taxation and disturbing the spirit or peace and good will which should al- ways characterize the American peo- pIe The. greater part of the inhaDl- tants of the Hawaiian Islands are in-N capable of self-government and we can give them no proper form of govern ment without doing violence to our na- tional spirit of democracy and to the right we maintain Of sef-goVernnent. It would inject into our citizenship most undesirable population, which would breed trouble and discontent. It would be a severe blow to the rapidly developing American beet sugar 1n- dustry. especially in the West where it's development has been marked ouf- ing the past few years.
 Jackson, Miss.-Governor McLaugh- lin said: "I oppose the annexation or Hawaii. It is opposed to the splrlt that breathed our Government into eX- istence in the last century. by which we should always as much as possible be guided. We should never annex terri tory that cannot be made state, ana we should not make a State beyond the seas. Annexation would deprive us or their duty on sugar, and they M1uld yI,I soon clamor for a sugar bounty. mere are a hundred other objections.
 Austin. Tex.-Governor Culbertson said My views on Hawaiian annex ation are outlined in the platform on which I am to make the race TOT the United States Senate. am Tn iaTor of the recognition of belligerent rights of lovers of freedom wherever under organized governments they may be struggling for home rule, and the great cause of local self government; put am opposed to annexation to the uni ted States of any territory not nat urally and geographically a part or this continent"
 Little Rock, Ark.-Governor Dan W. Jones said: T am opposed to the poli- cy of the acquisition of foreign terri tory by the United States. Nothing but would justify the annexation or Hawaii I am not in a position to know where this necessity exists.
 Tallahassee, F'Ia.-Governor Bloxham said: 'I am opposed to the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. My reasons are numerous. It would be danger ous departure from the history of the country and prove veritable Pan- dora's box"
 Jefferson City. Mo.-Governor Ste phens said that he is opposed to the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. He feels, however, that he cannot ex- plain his position satisfactorily in an interview.
 Baton Rouge, La.-Governor Foster said: 'I am unalterably opposed to 
 no justification or benefit in extending our territory in that direction
 Richmond, La.-Governor J. HOge Tyler said: My immature opinion is that from a naval standpoint in the event of future war the annexation of Hawaii is desirable, while in a com mercial, social and political aspect my mind is not so clear that it would be- The diversified interests of our nation are now so great as to make national legis- lation very complex and difficult. I can see possible injury to some of our southern interests, therefore 1 would be willing to trust the settlement of the question to the wisdom and patriotism of our national representatives, be- lieving they would do what is for the best interests of the whole nation"
 St. Paul, Minn.-GovernOr Clough said to-day: Hawaii is a case of gOb- ble or see 1t gobbled. If we don't take the Sandwiches the British will. Un- cle Sam sees the pearl glistening at his feet, and he has not the astutenesS 1 ascribe to him if he does not pick it up"
 Helena, Mont.-Governor Robert B. Smith said: "I favor the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands for these req sons: Our commercial relations and interests in these islands demand a stable and permanent Government there, and without annexation these islands are the object of prey for for and anarchy. Again, in time of war, if in the possession of an enemy, they would prove a splendid basis of supply and operations, while if annexed such, opportunities would not be present" -