Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-03
WHITENER REPORT
and CONTROVERSY
PUT UP TO G. 0. P.
Resolutions This Afternoon Stir
First Sensations of RepubIi-
can Territorial Convention
ADEQUATE ARMY AND
NAVY ABE DEMANDED
No Delegates to Chicago Yet
Named; Main Discussion
Commences Late; Kuhio and
Rice or Lyman May Be the
Ticket; Castle a Possibility


AS the second edition of the Star
Bulletin goes to press the Republican
territorial convention has still to
name the territory's delegates to the
Republican national convention at
Chicago. The convention did not re-
assemble this afternoon until 2:45
o'clock.
The first development OF the early
afternoon was the adoption of the
open roll-caIl instead Of the secret bal
lot system in electing delegates and
aIternates. The rules committee,
headed by H. L. Holstein. Kuhio
msn, reported In favor Of the open
roll-caIl Castle suggested that the
secret ballot plan be- followed to give
more freedom of expression by the
delegates. but the report Of the rules
oommitte was adopted.
Hot on the heels Of this came the
report Of the resolutions committee.
This brought In one Of the few sensa-
tions to date--an emphatic denunela-
minimize the services Of Hawallans
as members Of the National Guard"
plainly referring to the Whltener re-
port and the controversy Il has pro-
vojed. The resolution declared that
hswaiIsns are loyal and patriotic eiti-
zens and efficient ouardsmen.
The resolutions conmittee's report
also included the following:
pledaino the delegate TO Congress
70 work for Statehood for Hawaii.
lndorslnq pelepste kuhlo-s work
IN Washinoton.
Declaring for adequate protection
Tor the sugar industry and dencunelng
the Democratic administration for leg
islstino against the interests Of the
industry.
Declaring for adequate sprepared-
neosv both for army and navy.
Urging that HawaiPs delegation to
the national convention be given fair
treatment In the matter Of seating
with votes.
AZ the starHuiIetln goes to press,
discussion on the resolution is just
beoinning.
The BIC rally proposed for tonight
may not nieterialize as many dele
gates wish to leave for their homes.
There win be only two delegates
TO the Chicago convention this
seems certainty now, for this num-
Der looks like the wish of the major
ity as well as Of the big men Of the
party.
Senator Charles F. chiIlingworth.
chairman Of the convention. makes no
secret Of the fact that he is heartily |
in favor Of but two delegates.
A few old wheel horses of the party |
nen who have followed the work |
fngs Of the various factions predict |
that while two delegates proper are |
chosen from the list, four alternates |
VIII also be named instead of two.
thus making up list Of six able to
attend the convention.
Who will the two delegates be?
This is the question that Is bothering |
the majority, and In the big hall this |
morning during the brief recess II
was evident that the feeling was
growing tenser every moment
Many persons predicted excitement |
as soon as the election Of delegates
10 Chicago is commenced. Others be-
lieved that Quietness and harmony |
would oyerrule, and that the election
would pass by without a single jar
ring note being struck
Several resolutions will be present-
ed to the convention. Among these
viii probably be q plea for the tariff
to be grounded on good old Republi- |
can standards; a plea for prepared
ness; a resolution dealing with the
fCnnfinued IN nara fwol