The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-09-01

favorites OF our Republican friends
stands A. G. NJ. Robertson. We agree
with the entire population of these
Islands that Mr.. Robertson is capa-
bic, industrious and bright attorney
who possesses the esteem OF all who
know him; we further agree that he
would make a good Delegate, but we
submit that his election is an impos-
sibility. His past history would not
stand the scrutiny of Home Rule
speakers and in the event of his nom
nation this fair Territory would be
the theater oil the bitterest factional
Rght ever known in our political an
nails, which would end by the election
OF Wilcox with handsome majority.
Nothing is easier for Wilcox than he
for a candidate and would be next
door TO complete walk-over.
Then we have a gentleman who was
first mentioned by The Independent as
possible candidate and whose name
has been mentioned since in the Re-
kai. Although his election on fusion
| ticket is within the range OF possibili-
ties-still it is very problematical. No
| doubt he would be acceptable to his
| party, but can the Democrats and
Kuokoas forget certain adverse cir
cumstances and rally upon his name?
And then, OF course, there's our only
| 20 Admiral Sam Parker refuses to
have his name considered and SO that
settles one who probably would prove
10 be most acceptable. The names OF
Sam M Damon and j. o. Carter have
also been mentioned, but, although
| this paper would like to see either one
of them elected it is doubtful ii they
would consider the proposition at all.
Prince Cupid seems to be the only
| logical fusion candidate-if fusion
| there is to be. He is the leader OF an
independent party which includes
some OF the best and brightest young
| representatives OF the Hawaiian race.
He is independent in all the meaning
OF the term; he is fearless, capable,
al. Il
everyone He would make an Ideal rep
resentative of this Territory in the
councils of the nation and would be
an honor to his race and to the Terri
tory. The Democrats have already
signifed their willingness and readi-
ness to endorse him if he is nominated
by the Kukoas.
The Prince, however, refuses to
make the tight unless he is also en-
dorsed by the Republican party. He
is ready to fight WilcoX-but not in a
three-cornered fight. He wants to
have all elements behind him with
their support in order to prove that
he is not the agent of any faction OF
party but the representative OF the
people at large, making herculean eff
fort to secure good and efficient repre-
sentation.
The Republicans-that is, certain
faction of the Republican party-so
far have remained upon their high
horse and refuse to come down. They
are ir favor of Cupid-if Cupid be
comes Republican. They are in 81
vor of fusion-if the other parties are
willing to lose their identities, and
ready to be absorbed by the party OF
which Gov. Dole, l.. A. Thurston, w. o
Smith, Geo. Il. Carter and the Adver
tiser arc the illustrious representa-
tiyes and most brilliant lights.
The days of insincerity and political
diplomacy are past and the time ol
strict business and fair dealings has
arrived. 1t is up to the Republicans t.
decide. The great majority of the
electorate are ready to forget their po
itical affiliations for the time being
in order to secure good government
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