Evening star., 1902-02-24
ANXIETY IN HAWAII
Reports Of Dole's Removal
Disturb the Islands.
GEORGE CARTER ACTIVE
SAID TO HAVE A CANDIDATE FOR
GoVERNORsHIP.
Change in Executive Would Be Sur
render to the Reactionary Clone
Rule" Native Party.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
HONOLULU. February II, 1902
An excitement, indeed a consternat on,
has arisen in our business community,
caused by the announcement yesterday by
Mr.. George Carter that he should advise
President Roosevelt to remove Governor
Dole, who is our strong, firm and almost
sole barrier against being overwhelmed by
the political race-hOstility of the native ma
jority.
Much to everybody's wonder, Mr. Carter
last week received by mail, as he at once
Informed the public, important letter
from the President, asking for information
and advice about the loudly alleged un-
fitness of Mr.. Dole to continue in the office
of governor of this territory. He speedily
determined to go to Washington and render
his advice in person. Never having met
Mr.. Roosevelt, he does not know why he
should have sought his counsel, but is
anxious to make the most Of SO great an
opportunity. Expecting to sail today, Mr..
Carter has for the last three days been ex-
tremely busy in soliciting expressions Of
opinion upon the subject OF his important
mission from men of all political stripes.
Thus he goes well supplied with a great
variety of other mems views.
The greatest surprise was caused yester-
day by Mr. Carter's announcement OF
purpose to advocate Governor Doles re-
moval, as he has always stood upon his
side. At the late session of the legislature.
Mr.. Carter. in the senate minority, was
extremely active In his antagonism to the
opponents Of Mr.. Dole, his warmth often
appearing immoderate. Why he has now
suddenly gone about, naturally gives rise to
a variety of surmises. He is a young man,
and evidently somewhat excited by the sud
denness and apparent greatness of the mis-
sion now thrust upon him.
Henry P. Baldwin Carter's Candidate.
Mr.. Carter proposed TO recommend the
appointment to the. governorship Of Sena-
tor Henry P. Baldwin, a gentleman of the
greatest merit but who, as every one here
knows. is absolutely precluded from under
taking such duties by the engrossing ne
cessities of the immense plantation inter-
ests In which he is involved 1t Is an i'm
practicable suggestion.
1t seems quite clear to us here. that the
Presidents mind has become somewhat af-
fected by the number and urgency OF the
representations made to him Of the unfit
ness Of Governor Dole for his position.
These are known to have been pressed upon
him from a variety of sources, especially
within the past few weeks. They have
come both from residents OF Hawaii and
from men in public life at the east. Their
concurrent effect has been strong enough
to awaken serious anxiety in the Presi-
dents mind and he is probably seriously
considering the necessity Of making a
change in the administration Of this terri
tory. and is seeking farther light upon the
subject. We greatly fear that the Presi-
dent is in danger Of being fatally misled.
The Allegations Against Dole.
The main substance of the allegations as
to Mr.. Dole's .unfitness for his position is
that he does not make for peace and har-
mony with the majority of the citizens Of
the territory; that he is obstinate and un-
rI thnS sell
irritating and alternating them and that his
antasonlsm to them is so pronounced and
determined that the unity and harmony
necessary for the prosperity of the terri
tory cannot be attained while he holds
oflce. Some other man must, therefore,
take his place, who can better secure the
general confidence and support of the peo-
pie. especially as represented In the legis-
lature. Such is the state Of the case as
represented by those who are seeking to
remove the strong and good man, who has
wisely and successfully steered our ship Of
state during the nine stormy years since
the revolution, when the corruption of the
native government compelled the business
and civilized element to remove the way
ward and despotic queen from power.
An Incurable Antagonism.
1t Is undoubtedly true that any agree
ment or harmony Is impossible between
Governor Dole and the native royalist fac
tlon composing the great majority of the
present legislature But this is as far as
possible from being owing to any fault or
any mlsmanagement of the governor This
obstinate antagonism is solely the effect Of
the inveterate animosity cherished by the
majority OF the native Hawaiians toward
the foreigners who removed from political
power the queen, who represented them
selves. as opposed to the domination of
Whlte men. From the native point of view
sucn ahlmoslty is just and patriotic. But
II IS no less an anti-white or haole-hating
sentiment nor any the less the old opposi-
ton to annexation and to Americansm.
hawaii is annexed-has become a terri
tory OF the United States. 1t must proceed
along American lines. It's already opulent
and splendid American civilization must
be cherished and maintained. 1t must not
De LETT to be overrun and ravaged by the
senseiessness and incapacity of the old
seml-heathen clement. The great business
interests which created and maintain the
Wealth and prosperity of the territory must
be protected and duly represented and con-
suited.
The "Home Rule" Legislature.
The present legislature, which SO bitterly
antagonizes the governor. is composed
chilly of home rulers or royalfsts. whose
purpose Is to establish control of the gov
ernment by the native Hawaiians instead
Oh py white men, who conduct all the bus
mess enterprises Of the Islands. while the
natlves, through incapacity, conduct none
OF them These home rulers hold more
than three-fourths of the seats in the lower
mouse and nearly two-thirds Of the seats
IN the senate. Last year they commenced
their session by the mast contemptuous
ignoring of the careful recommendations
or the governor. This attitude was osten-
tatiousiy and aggressiTely maintained
.nrougnout the session. All of the antag-
onism and lack of harmony now COM
pialned OF was of their own deliberate Gre
ating. 1t did not proceed from any act of
the governor and could not have been pre-
vented by any act OF his short Of absolute
submission to all their preposterous de-
mands.
Dole's Dignified Attitude.
Ihe attitude of the governor through all
this bitter conflict with the home rulers
has been invariably calm. dignifed and
kind. Governor Dole through all these
nine years has maintained superb wis
dom and dignity Of. demeanor. He has
dennsnstrated the highest superiority of
character amid bitter storms OF opposf-
ton. No other man could have presided
over thssss searmy years Of conflict more