The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-11
CONGRESSMAN PARKER AND
OTHERS SPEAK.
The Representatives Addressed by
United States Judges on Their Way
to the Philippines.


addressed this morning by Congress
man Parker of pennsylvania ana sew
eral of the judges VINO are on their
way to the Philippines on the transport
Bu1ord. The Visitors were invited yes
terday by resolution to appear before
the house. Congressman hill sent his
regrets, stating that he had a prior en-
gagement to go to Waialua.
Just before 10 o'clock the House took
a recess and a few moments later the
distinguished visitors arrived, escorted
by Delegate Wilcox. They took seats
on the throne" by the side of Speaker
Akina. Miss Freebey, niece Of Judge
Johnson, and who is accompanying him
to the Philippines was with the party.
After reading the resolution inviting
the visitors to appear before the House
the Speaker introduced Congressman
Parker of Pennsylvania, who made a
short address. Congress Parker said
that it gave him great pleasure to greet
the representatives of the people of
the Hawaiian Islands. You have
aroused an interest that is universal
on the mainland said the Congress
man. People of all parties are anx-
ious to know more about you and
about the beautiful land of Hawaii
II happened to be member of Con-
gress from Pennsylvania at the time
that the question of annexation came
up. The more l looked into the mat
ter the more l was Interested and l
felt myself called upon to say a few
words on the question. From the little
l have been able to see of your islands
have been confirmed in the belief
that my opinions and thoughts were
right ones. 1t is the feeling and wish
of the United States that the mainland
,;- oh ha nil taH IN
der one flag and one constitution.
When we heard that this was already
the case in your islands and that the
Fourth of July, our national holiday,
was kept by you with almost as much
enthusiasm as on the mainland and
that our language was freely used in
your courts and among yourselves the
feeling was strong that annexation was
to be wished for although you are
nearly 1000 miles from the mainland.
trust and believe that the territory of
Hawaii will be as much a part of the
mainland in thought as If it were
situated on the mainland itself. l do
not wish to take up too much of your
time, remembering the distinguished
gentlemen who are to follow me and
whom I am thankful to have had the
opportunity of meeting. The six JUS
tices who by virtue Of their merits
have been appointed to the Philippine
Islands. I am thankful also to have
met the honorable members of this
House, who have been selected to
make the laws of their country"
Judge willard was next called upor
and responded with thanks for the
honor of the invitation extended and
Judge Kincaid also expressed his
thanks in a very short speech.
"Our purpose" he said, lis to so ad-
minister the laws in the Philippines
as to command the respect and con-
fidence of the natives and make you
and all other Americans feel safe
when you go there"
Judge Johnson in the course of his
address related the incident of William
Penn's meeting with the Indians OF
Pennsylvania and the compact OF
friendship that resulted, with the In.
dian pledge to live together in friend
ship as long as the sun and moor
lasted. 81 earnestly hope" said the
Judge. that we may do you good and
| that you may do us good and that W.
may live together in friendship for
ever"
Representative Beckley, chairman
of the committee that presented the
Houses invitation to the visitors, re
sponded with a graceful address o
| thanks to the visitors for their pres
ence and kind sentiments. The Hous
took a short recess, during which th'
members had an opportunity to shak
hands with the visitors.