The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-08-26
POLITICS
IN MAUI
Wilcox Would Give
Ali Offices to
Natives.

Ehte W lltoN was present ana made a
p effective political address. The abilltie
" Wilcox as politician are general
ly underestimated. lie well knows Ha
wailan character especially that of tn
dweller Of the country districts and un
derstands how to play upon all IL
weaknesses. longings. and aspirations
He raised the old cry, so 1t is re
ported, of Hawaii for Hawaiians.
] which as interpreted by his hearers
meant that Hawaiians should have al
the offices. This sentiment was no
only appreciated by the Home Rule Ha.
waiian but also by his Republican
brother.
White of Lahaina, for senator, and the
following for representatives: Fred w
Beckley of Molokai, Chas. Makekau OF
Lahaina, Rev. j. X. Hihio of Kama
pail, Sol Kawaihoa of Waikiki, c.
Louis Kookoo of Wailuku, and Waile-
hua of Hama. Ahaulii Iokua of Kaupo
was on the slate but was defeated by
Makekau. Lahaina district, the small
est on the island, comes i'm for the
lions share,-a senator and two repre-
sentatives-while Makawao which is
more than twice as large as regards
population Is completely ignored.
Monday. the 18th, a new Republican
club was formed at kihe with an en-
rollment Of thirty members and James
Scott as chairman. This association
will be considered as a branch of the
Precinct Nine club until after the COM
ing election.
Politics is a game of surprises and It
will prove so on Maui in November.
The Home Rulers are strong in Wal
luku and Lahaina districts and the Re-
publicans in Makawao and Hama. At
the last election there was a tendency
toward democracy in Lahaina which is
at present pointed toward Republican
ism.
The Home Rule ticket, in regard to
candidates, is no stronger II as strong
as last time and the indications are
that it will receive less support in Hama
and Lahaina. The Republicans will
probably nominate stronger team
than they did two years ago.
At the precinct meetings to be held
today. the following candidates may be
indorsed: Joel Nakaleka of Molokai,
Alfred Hayselden of Waikiki, Philip
Pail of Lahalna, w. =. Haia or T.. NJ.
Hanuna of Hama and from Makawao
l.. Won Tempsky or Geo. Copp, and S.
+. Kalama or John Kaluna.
MAKAWAO LITERARY.
Last evening, the 22nd, the mid
ca in NJ hal I
erary Society took place at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs d. c. Lindsay OF
Paia.
There was a large gathering of Maui
residents who much enjoyed the follow
ing program;
Piano Duet-Mrs. Grace Waterhouse
and Mrs. Agnes Alexander.
Vocal Solo-Miss Huntington.
Recitation-Mlss Lindholm.
Vocal Solo-Miss Couledge.
Vocal Solo-Miss Whitney.
Vocal Soio-Mr. d. c. Lindsay.
Farce-"The Ruggles Family"
In this most humorous play, Mrs. S.
+. Taylor assumed the character of
Mother Ruggles" and the following
We're the little Ruggles: Mrs. Grace
Waterhouse, Misses Ethel and Eva
Smith. Miss Huntington, Mrs. Hair,
Messrs. c. II. Dickey, w. o. Aiken, L.
a. Dickey and Geo Kinney.
NEW. BUDDHIST TEMPLE.
At the dedication of the new Buddhist
temple in Waikiki, last Sunday, the
18th, railroad trains conveyed hundreds
of Japanese from all parts of central
Maui. Services peculiar to the Bud
dhst religion were held between the
hours of 10 a. m. and p. m. with sew
eral intermissions. Two or three thou
sand dollars in money were collected.
some Japanese giving as much as $50,
while others, notably some Orientals
from Kihei and Puunene, contributed
the Insignificant amount of a single
dime.
STRAY ITEMS.
The afternoon of the 18th, at Wells
Park, Wailuku, the Wakapus over
whelmingly defeated the Maui Alerts"
at baseball by the score of 20 to 2. The
Alerts pinned their faith to Peck of
Puunene, who was said to be a profess
sional pitcher. The Waikapus made
nine runs in the first inning, which
demoralized the Alerts. Then too they
couldn't strike Searle who Is constant
ly improving. In fact it is thought that
Searle Will soon rival JOY of Honolulu.
Many of the Portuguese farmers OF
Kula feel desperate because of the
failure of their corn and potato crops.
They threaten to abandon their farms
and seek employment on the planta-
tons.
Tomorrow, the Gath. the Maui Alerts
will cross bats with the Morning Stars
and feel confident that they will score
more than two runs.
Sunday, the 24th. the three Hawaiian
Sunday schools of Makawao, Pauwela
and Peahi will meet together at Poo
kela Church, Makawao. and hold re
view to be followed by luau.
Misses Mary and Agnes Alexander, OF
Honolulu. are visiting at the c. II.
Dickeys, Haiku.
Miss Ruth Beckwith OF California Is
at the residence OF her grand parents,
DR. and Mrs. +. @. Beckwith of Hama
kuapoko.