The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-02-14
THEO. +. LANSING.


ceived twenty-five of the twenty-four
SOtes cast. He was brought before the
convention by Col. J. H. Fisher and
las. A. Kennedy. In few remarks
clear and unequivocal, Mr.. Lansing re-
Dewed his fealty to the platform of
principles of the party, adopted Sep
tember Is, 1897. He declared for con-
stAnt effort to promote here that best
and highest Amerlcanism. Messrs
Sims were made committee to file the
nomination with the Minister of In
terror before o'clock this afternoon.
No other business than the selection of
Mr.. Lansing was transacted by the con-
vention. IL had been intended To have
some resolutions, but they were not
presented. Mr.. Lansings name was
presented by Col. j. II. Fisher and sec
ended by Professor +. A. Hosmer. The
nominee Is a member Of the Board OF
Health and of the firm of Gear, Lans-
ing & Co. He has always taken an &C
tive interest in the annexation move
ment and every step for the advance
ment OF the political and commercial
interests OF the Islands.
Following Is the text of the Platform
of Principles referred TO above:
"a We re-atiirm that the foremost
mission of the American Union Party
shall continue TO be unreseryed effort
to secure the Political Union of Hawaii
with the United States of America, and
heartily commend and approve the ac-
ton of our Government SO far as ac-
c0mplished 10 this end.
CD We commend the efficient, cour-
axeOus and honorable conduct of af-
fairs by the Government Of the Repub-
lie of Hawaii.
CD We are proud of the Govern
ment's practical and progressive policy
O internal Improvement. In witness
we point to the recent completion OF ex-
tsasive public works, and 10 operations
and projects Of similar nature.
"a We re-afiirm our opposition to
the employment of Asiatic labor upon
any public works, or of prison labor In
any mechanical pursuit. We believe
the welfare of the Government and of
the people would be advanced by the
withdrawal OF the more criminal
classes OF conyicts from road work, the
same to be employed on penal farm
in the development of many possible
and varied agricultural interests.
90 We recommend legislation pro-
hibiting importation by the Govern
snent of material OF any kind what
ever.
go We demand a more speedy i'm
provement of our harbors and wharf
aee facilities to meet the requirements
0f our rapidly increasing commerce;
the immediate requirement by the gov
ernment OF all harbor front property
throughout the Islands, and that such
properties be at all times free of ac-
cess to the public.
CD We urge the adoption OF an
equitable graduated income tax sys-
ten, to the end that certain existing
petty and burdensome levy may cease.
(S) We advocate continuation OF the
Governments policy in promotion of
the occupancy OF public lands by small
holders, and the encouragement of var
hous industries.
t9) We pledge all the power and in
fiuence this party may possess to ag-
gTessive endeavor 10 further restrict
Aslatic immigration.
u0) We are of the firm conviction
that one OF the first and highest duties
al the American Union Party admins
trauon Is 10 hasten to realization
the recently inaugurated effort 10 add
10 the population OF these Islands by
assisting the emigration OF farmers.
laborers and artisans from the United
States OF America.
uD We especially commend the
aotable results attained and the intel
jigent Efforts being put forth In the d.