The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-05-08
FRANKLIN AUSTIN FEELS
SIGHTED BY ROOSEVELT
The President indicated Governor Dole With.
out Waiting for Austin's Arrival
and Advice.

1 mat they also may possess the influ
ence with Congress to accomplish theil
aVowed object OF DISTINGUISHING tn,
/ Hawaiian people through a propert,
I qualihcation. Nine people out of ter
| IN this country will ridicule the idea
that such measure could be passed
through Congress. but when the condi-
tions in Hawaii are considered and the
history of the past is remembered. IL is
| not well for those interested in Ha-
Naiian freedom to rest upon this as
| surance- We must continue to agitate
, and bring the people of this country a
a realizing sense OF the iniquities prac-
t.ced by official power backed by the
combined sugar interests of Hawaii,
aided by great syndicates of capital in
this country. and the object of my
mission is To show that the poor peo-
pie are contendinS for the same prin-
ciples which animated the laboring
classes of this city wnen they elected
Mayor Schmitz for office. namely. that
the people must rule.
L found upon my arrival in San
Francisco that Mr.. Dole had been con-
iirmed as Governor of Hawaii by Pres
ident Roosevelt. who. to my astonish-
ment, stated officially that Governor
Dole was entitled TO the confidence and
respect of his administration, and this
IN spite OF the protests and arraign-
rents made by the leaders representing
three-fourths of the elective of the Ter
ritory of Hawaii. We know that the
President is in sympathy with the
cause of Hawaiian liberty. and yet cir
cumstances seem To have compelled
him 10 place behind Doles government
the entire autocratic power OF the
United States administration, fathering
all OF its iniquities and autocratic rule
which is un-American.
There can be but one explanation
OF this attitude on the part of the
President. The missionary government
in Hawaii has maintained for years
through their wealthy vnurch organiza-
ton and connivance with the whisky
trust and sugar interests. a social and
business boycott in Hawaii which
would have made government by any
other class impossible: any other gov
eminent than that of which Mr.. Dole
was the head could not. il was repre-
scented To the President. obtain suffi-
cient credit to maintain itself. and the
Home Rule party were not given "A
hearing or asked TO submit plans which
would make the government of the Ter
ritory safe. changing the present form
Of government To that OF popular rule.
ted To a policy which would induce i'm
migration from the mainland. the es-
tablishment OF homes upon American
traditional lines. desired by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. The desire of the Dole
party IS to disfranchiSe their property
qualification TO the people who are ask
Ing for these American institutions.
and prevent the immigration to the
country. II conditions continue as they
are. every American now in Hawaii
who is able TO do so will be compelled
To leave the country within year
The result would be that the entire
electorate would be coerced and be sub
servient TO the sugar combine. which
Is the object aimed at.
II propose to appeal To the civic |
pride OF the municipalities OF the |
United States and the people whom l
represent believe that the responsible |
,ty rests with the newspapers of the
United States. who were largely instru-
mental in bringing about the war with |
Spain and causing the annexation OF
Hawaii. and that they should complete
he work thus begun by guaranteeing
'ull measure OF American freedom 70
he people thus compelled 10 become
americans
&c L called upon Mayor Schmitz Fri
lay. and although he was exceedingly
,uSy with the strike. / found him sym
PATHETIC. as the cause which he repre-
ents and that which I represent are
IDENTICAL. I brought To him a message
rom our great leader. the Hawaiian
'ommoner. Senator David Kalauoka-
ami. and his honor was pleased To in
truCt IRE 70 convey To my principal
lis hearty sympathy for the Hawaiian
NJ 81 to ha in, no
vent Of his coming To this city To
peak 10 the people of this municipal
". that he would be pleased 10 extend
D him ell the courtesies in his power.
nus. although we have no influences.
ither political or monetary. To assist
: in the struggle for the cause OF lib {
rty. ! shall be able 10 bring hope 10 e.
l- hearts Of the Hawaiian leaders with
bee sympathy Of the man OF all others
America today. who stands promi-
rut as the representative OF the great
b.r.ug masses Of this country. / ar
iicl Dole and his administration on
Ie following counts.
" 'I list For using the influence Of
IS political position in an attempt To
iEtaf SURFACES Of American citizens -
- second. For obslructing the extern
.u O., the Territory of Hawaii. of
.H.rican Institutions OF self-Eovern-
a.t. hy VetoinE the county govern
.1- bin.
Cd Third. For conducting high
ri q. Giejatarial. olTsarchical govern
,r.. J
be- Fourth For shameless favoritism
gaun,euaucing the most outrageous -
.hinc in public land Ia the interests r
.ra sugar planters; a fact so noto- e.
1853 aE 90 need To support.
. Fifth. For maintaining a social 4
business h1yortt. tending % coerce y
ll.e sea:-uen: in favor Of his admin
..tt;cn in S,Ipr1r; OF which charge
.rra-a Eg- ra-rvH ra-rrr1 nr-a Of many in