The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-10-30
POLITICAL NOTES.

| LILO was IoceiNeI WIN great eDJDU-
siasm and his speech was applauded
frequently. or course the boys had
just had their dinner and every
advertisement was welcome to them.
The most enthusiastic in the
audience were those who wore the
smallpox" ribbon OF the Repub-
lcans.
Cecil Brown, Sam Parker and G.
B. Wilson are across the Pail, fol.
lowing up Prince David and party.
McClauahar, John Wise and
Kaloa left by the Kinau to-day for
Hilo, where McClanahan aud party
will address the people.
The meeting held at Waialua by
the Democrats on Sunday night
was larg 'ly atle lded. 1t is notice.
able that police officers wanted to
dispense the meeting, because it was
Sunday. The addresses we're made
on the premises OF Queen Liliuoka.
lani, and the officers, who probably
were obeying Secret" instructions
from the High Sheriff we're not
obeyed in their outrageous demand
that the people should go home.
To.niRht there will be big De-
mocratic meeting at Waialae when
number OF the best orators OF the
party will make addresses. There
will also be meeting at Makee
Island under the auspices OF the
Young Mems Republican Club the
members OF which are evidently
familiar with the eroctic character
istic Of the picturesque island
after dark.
Betting is very lively now and
many wagers were made yesterday
odds being given on Wilcox against
Parker. Even bets are made on
Wilcox vs.. David, and two bets
were taken with odds on David VS..
Parker Achi, it is stated made
considerable bet on himself re-
ceiving the highest vote on the
Senatorial ticket. 1t would not be-
to the credit OF Oahu voters, il he
did win the bet.
The tricks which we hear will be
used on election by the Republicans
are very ingenious, but will hs. dly
work. Even il the Republican
party has hired few political ward
heelers for $3.50 down and $3.50 If
we wiD," they must not think that
the Independents aud Democrats
don't know Haw allan politics when
they run across it.
A splendid meeting was held last
evening by the Democrats at Ho-
nuakaha. Over one thousand peo.
pie were present aud in spite Of the
in clement weather they listened
with rapture 10 the eloquent words
Of the orators who occupied the
stand from 7 to l0:30 p. IN. Colonel
Mccarthy presided in his usual
ablsmanner and Mr.. Bush and Mr..
Wise acted as interpreters.
Samuel Kaloa was the first speak
or and was applauded especially
when he denounced the political
career of the Republicans delegate.
He was followed by Mr.J. 0. Carter
who received an ovation upon his ap
pearance. He made forcible ad-
dress and when he in closing, point
cd to the yellow ribbons with the
noble motto OF Kamehameha, worn
by hirelings OF the P. g. government,
he said with scorn: Those royal
words mean, "in righteousness is the
life OF the land" but tell you that
the motto now reads righteousness
OF the land is lost" Several true
Hawaiians who had been persuaded
to wear the ribbon perhaps for
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES into the dark
and put the yellow ribbon into their
pockets.
Speeches we're made by John
Wise, S. X. Kali and D. l.. Kala'
waia candidates for representatives
from Kauai, by John Wise and j. e.