The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-09-15

ian votes. The issue was before the
people and had to be met fairly, not
run away from. He knew that the
Hawaiians thought that the introduce
ton of white laborers here would result
in their being outvoted, but Hawaiians
must remember that this was America,
where every citizen had the same right,
be he haole or Hawaiian. The coun-
try needed white laborers and they
would have to come.
THE ORGANIZATION.
On the order for electing a Terrific
rial Central Committee a recess was
declared by the chair to permit of
caucusing by districts. On reassemb-
ling the secretary read the results of
the election which are given above.
A vote of thanks to ]. c. Cohen for
the use of the Orpheum was moved by
]. p. Cooke and cordially passed.
Mr.. Atkinson, the newly chosen lead
err, being called on for a speech said:
Il sincerely thank you for the con-
fidence you have put in me, and would
say that by your help ! hope to win
this election for the Republican party.
Let everybody go back to his own dis
trict and work"
He said he had made an estimate
that an average of 81 votes from each
precinct was all that was needed, and
he hoped before long to have a report
that every precinct had it's 81.
Roll up a bigger majority for the
Delegate than has ever been rolled up
before. AS for the other officers to be
elected l hope that every delegate will
vote for the Republican ticket
Here A. c. NJ Robertson called for
three cheers for the straight ticket
which were given with vim.
Judge Mahaulu moved a vote of
thanks to A. G. M. Robertson, the re-
firing chairman, "who has managed
the party so we'll for four years."
The motion was carried with una
nimous rising vote and three cheers for
Robertson.
Mr. Robertson being called on for a
speech, thanked the convention very
much for its expression of confidence
accorded him. He retired from the
management very cheerfully and with
the best wishes for the success of his
successor. The position was very
difficult one to fill. Though since the
Iv~ ions
much work had been taken off the Ter
ritorial committee yet great deal OF
responsibility remained. While not
able to give all the time he wished to
the duties he had given all the time he
could He had not given all the time he
to everybody but was glad to find he
had given satisfaction to good Repub
licans throughout the Territory.
Il am free to say, Mr. Robertson con-
tinued, that I am not a split ticket
man, but am for the straight ticket
every time | do not think it is true
that any considerable portion of the
Republican party in this country is
in favor of government by commission.
l think l would be traitor to my
country if l were in favor of that pro-
position. cloud applause.) Every
thing looks favorable. On Hawaii
things are not just right, but from the
other islands the reports are favorable.
With little hard work the party will
be successful. At the head of our ticket
is Kalanianaole who is entitled to a
rousing majority. We have good men
in our county convention and even if
everybody who is nominated is not an
angel 1 believe in supporting the
straight ticket"
On motion of Mr.. Rice, seconded by
Judge Mahaulu, the convention at 4:51
adjourned.