Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-02-14
As TO SOLUTION OF
POLITICAL SITUATION
Thinks Interests of Hawaii Would
Be Best Conserved By Appoint
ment Of Hon. Samuel
Parker.

Following is a copy of an expression
regarding the political status of the
country, sent George X. Carter just pre-
vious for his departure to Washington
in answer to his call for suggestions:
Dear Sir:-In the Evening Bulletin |
of the 18th ult., | noticed your general
call for public expression concerning
the present political situation in this
Territory and being interested in the
welfare of Hawaii. and more especially
Of the Republican party, therefore,
permit me to submit my views, as fol-
lows:
There seem to be quite a few points
generally brought up at the present
time which seriously affect the here
tofore existing harmonious and pro-
gressive conditions, but the whole may
be sifted down to only two, viz:
Has the Dole administration been
conducted judiciously and wisely and
for the best interests of the Territory
regardless Of class distinction? and
What would be the best solution of
the present unstable conditions which
so disturb the peaceful progress so long
enjoyed by all, irrespective of politi-
cal affiliations?
To the first, have nothing to sug'
gest, but may say, that the complaints
made against the integrity and honesty
of the administration seem to be
founded solely upon personal and poll
teal prejudices created by the dissatis-
fed element of this community.
To the latter question, 1t seems to be
the general concensus of opinion, that
a change should be effected very soon.
| do not know what the result of the
change would be commercially. There
are others who are better judges Of the
commercial life of Hawaii than | am.
but. feel, from a political standpoint,
the change in the administration of the
Territory would be the best solution
of the political rupture now existing
here. Even to the Republican party
peace in its ranks would be establish
ed and strength and success will be its
portion hereafter. Public sentiment
in my mind should be respected in SO
far as it does not hamper justice and
e the public interests; and as the general
7 cry is so strong against the Dole ad'
ministration. including a majority Of
a the white element of Hawaii among
whom are the majority of the Republi
cans, believe. in the face of this over
Z whelming antagonistic sentiment, Il
a would be wise and polite to have thu
;. change effected, and a popular maj
=, placed at the head of Territorial at
fairs.
As to the selection or reCommenda
9 ton of such a popular person, | urg,
= that every true and loyal Republican IL
Il Hawaii should stand firm In support o
' the choice they made for delegate-ont
: whom they eulogized during the cam
paign of 1900 as the best man in Ha
h wall to I'LL the honorable position L
= which he was nominated, and now Il
d being characterized maliciously by
:. few of the disgruntled minority of thi
v communicative Honorable Samue
ID Parker. He being the head of our poll
= teal party here, is entitled to on
strong support. and should he deCln
or Is found disqualified, then and 1
" that case only. should we look upo
u the next available and able Republ
" can. But at this instance, the masse
I" Republicans, Democrats and eve
" Home Rulers, excepting a very few {
l. each party-strongly favor the HoI
" able Samuel Parker for Governor, wit
L. yourself as Secretary Of the Territory
u firmly believe, that this only woul
be the best solution of the present di
fculties in Hawaii. and also mend II
G rupture in our own ranks.
~ | do not make these statements Il
pecuniary or personal reasons, or wit
Isl hope of reward! but 1t is from a sem
lie OF duty to the public, and the Republ
can party. This is the only way ! ca
see, to preserve party harmony ar
public autonomy.
49, A word more and | am done. II
y'- suggestion of your name Is prompt,
he by fealty and knowledge Of your val
Oh able ability, shown by the able condu
Is you took part in public affairs since o
political personal contact. have clos
). ly followed your career. and can SAT
nj ly say. that your appointment as Sc
rs rotary of the Territory will meet Il
90 hearty approval of the natives of the
10 Islands, let alone, your innumerab
80 friends throughout the group.