Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-06-01
ENDS In SWEET HARMONY.
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long as the lamp holds on to burn the
vilest sinner may return. They knew
In Honolulu today who were con amore
in politics, but when it came to voting
time should be given to the last mo-
ment for receiving recruits. He in
stanced biblically recorded sudden con-
versions as examples. They wanted all
the incentives possible to make work.
ers energetic. In answer to Mr.. Will
son, he said the voters must be resi-
dents of the precinct where they vote.
He moved that the registration be kept
open until the close of the polls.
Mr.. Gear answered sundry objections
that had been heard to keeping the
registration open. Instances Of improp-
er reception of voters in Honolulu at
the recent primaries were due to the
inattention of officers.
Mr.. Mcleod held that the judges had
ample power to prevent abuses.
On the question being put to a stand
ing vote, members against the amend
ment sprang proxies, which were re-
piled to by the other side. Finally the
amendment was declared lost, 33 20 81.
Mr.. Boyd moved to amend by making
the time 30 days. They might just as
well make it that as one day"
Mr.. Gear called for the ayes and
noes. He wanted to go on record.
so do l." responded chorus.
Geo. w. Smith moved reconsidera-
ton.
Obnoxious Article Smashed.
Mr.. Paris, on receiving an answer
that the judges should be able to pre-
vent outsiders from voting, stated that
while he had been opposed to making
no restriction, in the interest of unity
and harmony he would move to make
the conventions vote unanimous in ia
vor of Mr.. Humphreys amendment.
(Applause.)
c. S. Smith seconded the motion.
(Applause.)
Mr.. Lowrie said he had been against
the amendment, yet for the sake of his
friend Curtis (Mr. Iaukea) he would
chaneg his vote.
The motion passed amidst applause.
Mr.. Robertson moved amendments to
Article VI, Convention. which carried.
New Article.
Mr.. Humphreys moved the insertion
Of new article, VII, to provide for
vacancies in the Territorial Central
Committee, accepting an amendment
offered by Mr.. Gear 1t provides for
any vacancy in district delegation
being filled by members OF the district
In which the vacancy occurred. Passed
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Gle VIII, Amendments, so that such
can be made at any regular meeting
by two-thirds vote of those present.
Carried.
Mr.. Robertson moved to adopt the
rest of .Le rules, containing order OF
business. Carried.
On motion of Messrs. Gear and G.. w.
Smith, the report was referred to the
Territorial Central Committee, with
power to correct any discrepancies or
Inconsistencies in the spirit in which
this report has been adopted. Carried. |
Resolve for Statehood.
Mr.. Humphreys moved the resolution |
on Statehood elsewhere printed
Mr.. White opposed the resolution as
premature. 1t seemed to him a good |
deal OF cheek to ask for Statehood be-
fore Hawaii was fairly launched as a |
Territory.
Mr.. McLeod-If we never ask for it |
We will never get it.
Mr.. Lowrie said II was cheek, but we |
waited long time to be admitted as a |
Territory. Let us be prepared, by do |
ing our best as a Territory for a few |
years, for Statehood when we can get |
Il.
Mr.. Gear thought the resolution i |
proper one.
Mr.. Hookano eloquently advocated in |
structing the delegates to work for the |
of William Mckinley. |
( Applause.)
The resolu,.o on passed.
Territorial Central Committee.
Mr.. White moved, and 1t passed, that |
q recess be taken for five minutes to |
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