Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-06-02


ing II would deprive no man of his vote
at an election. 1t protected the primar-
les. There was not bylaw prescribed
to bind clubs. It simply said there
should be such organizations, and 1t
was the business of this convention to
formulate methods.
Mr.. Wilson believed Mr.. McLeod's
motion pointed a way out of the diff
Guilty.
J. A. Scott suggested that the matter
be made the first order after reading
of minutes next morning.
Mr.. Humphreys insisted on his
amendment being put. II was lost.
Mr.. Mcleod moved that the conven-
ton proceed with permanent organize
ton.
Mr.. Achi raised the point of order
that the rules not having beeen passed
nothing could be done.
Mr.. Farmer moved that the conven-
ton proceed with the election Of per-
manent chairman and secretary.
Mr. Achi asked for ruling, but
moved that the motion referring the
report to be printed be reconsidered so
as to admit of permanent organization.
The chair ruled the business propos-
ed out of order, but later ruled Mr..
Loebenstein's point In order, that the
convention might suspend its own or
| ders and make rules temporarily.
Mr.. Desky had in the meantime NOV
ed an amendment to add to Mr.. Nc
Leod's motion the five-minute rule for
speeches.
Mr.. Gear, while new tangle was de-
veloping, cut the Gordian knot by nov
ing that the temporary chairman be
made the permanent chairman Of this
convention. This was seconded all over
the house, and like fash Mr.. Loeben-
STEMS amendment that the secretary
cast the conventions ballot for Mr..
Kaulukou was carried by reclamation.
| Mr.. Kahaulelio, on motion by Mr..
Gear for election Of permanent Sec
rotary, nominated Ed. Towse. Sec
onded by J. H. Boyd.
C. NJ. White nominated +. II. Hendry.
Seconded by A. s. Humphreys.
Mr.. Hendry received Al votes, Mr..
Towse 81. Two ballots were spoiled.
Mr.. Hendry being declared elected,
he was escorted to the desk by Mr..
Humphreys, who said: 81 have the
honor to present your permanent Sec
rotary, a good citizen and a staunch
Republican" The secretary before
sitting down thanked the convention
for the honor.
Mr.. Mcleod nominated b. II. Wright
as sergeant-at-arms.
w. l.. Wilcox nominated C.. b. Kama
kanui, who raised laugh by saying In
clear English: 81 am a delegate OF
this convention and want to hold my
seat"
Mr.. Wright receiving the lone ballot
was escorted to his seat by Mr.. Gear
saying: Il take great pleasure in in
Producing your sergeant-at-arms, wht
is good Republican and a worker fol
the best interests Of the Republican
party in the Hawaiian Islands,"
J. A. Kennedy nominated j. II. Boyt
for treasurer. The nominee was cheer
ed down when he attempted to decline
and nominate G.. S. Desky. Only the
intervention of the chair allowed hin
hearing, and then Mr.. Desky utterly
declined standing in his place.
Mr.. Boyd accepted the Office with thu
laconic remark, Dig up, gentlemen"
A. G. NJ. Robertson read the repor
of the committee on resolutions IL
English, and Mr.. laukea the Hawaiian
version. The report follows:
Be it Resolved, We, the Republicans
of the Territory of Hawaii, in conven
ton assembled, do hereby declare ou
. adherence to the principles of the Re
publican party of the United States
and, in so far as we can, pledge GU
hearty support to the party and it
, policy.
We endorse the foreign policy of til,
administration of President McKinle!
and congratulate the Republican part.
and its leaders on the position takel
which resulted in the annexation o
Hawaii.
We appreciate and are thankful TO
| the liberal terms of the Act whereof.
Hawaii is constituted Territory of tn
Union.
We look forward with eager inter
est to the laying of cable that will
, connect the Territory with the Main
land and the world; and to the speed.
completion of the Nicaragua canal
whereby Hawaii will become in fac
the cross roads of the Pacific.
/ We favor the speedy enactment o
, laws for the establishment of sucl
, county and municipal governments a
| may be necessary to bring the con
} duct of our local affairs into full &C
I cord with the theory of American insti
/ tutions and the principles of home rule
We declare ourselves in favor Of tn
extension of the homestead principl
and the enactment Of such laws as viii
with the least difficulty and axnens(
provide homes for the many.
We call upon all citizens and voter
in the Territory who are in sympath
5 with the principles Of the Republican
( party, and in favor of good govern
I ment, to join our ranks and associat
themselves with the party that ha
. ever stood for liberty and progress.
$ We believe the interests of Hawa