Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Volume II, Number 216, 16 June 1891 — Page 4

KA LEO O KA LAHUI.

"E Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono."

 

KA LEO.

TUESDAY JUNE 16,1891

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Correspondence.

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"THE PLAN."

 

            Editor Ka Leo.- Under the above heading appears an article in your issue of 12th inst,, discussing the political future of this country. The arguments used either directly or by implication in favor of ultimate political annexation to the united States are strong, and for the most part,uninsurable. there are, however, reflections against commercial intercourse with Canada, which the facts will not warrant. But leaving Canadian possibilities out; of the question, it is as clear as the sun at noonday that the logic of events, both commercial and political, points to an entire change of our political system as only escape, not only from the state of discontent and uncertainly of wars and rumors of wars so prevalent during the pass four years,-but to insure the existence of the Nation as a home for civilized people of whatever race.  Assuming this ti be the fact the choice [from the standpoint of self-interest] lies between commercial reciprocity with Canada, embodying differential customs duties in favor of these island [which, however, would be independent of any radical change of the system of political government, and to that extent be claimed by opponents as only a temporary relief], and (2) Political annexation tot he Untied States.  Passing over for the present a comparison of the disadvantages, or otherwise, of these two plans, there remains [suppose neither should be adopted] the inevitable tendency of drifting in the direction of a (1) British protectorate, or what would be equally as bad a Crown Colony, or (2) a suzerainty of the Japanese Empire.

            In discussing the two latter alternatives, we must not confuse the Canadian and the British ideas- the one being merely, a commercial problem for the proposed benefit of the planting [and consequently of all domestic] interest, and, by relation,tending to remove some of the existing causes of political discontent; the other, though in the sense political, yet, abandoning both the commercial and political expansion prosperity or independence, as the result of foreign  dictation.

            Firstly-Great Britain is the greatest maritime power existence from both a commercial and military stand-point.  The immense development which commerce  on the Pacific is now undergoing and which must continue to add marts of commerce of the Orient, the Occident and the  Austral continents must give to that country which secures this place as an outpost  the supremacy of the Pacific, both as to commercial and naval operations. These two data as a hypothesis, with the necessity for securing connecting links in a strong line of communication between the  two greatest countries comprising "Greater Britain," for both steam and electricity  render these Islands almost as "necessary" to England as were Egypt and the Suez Canal.  And the history of British diplomacy tells us that this political necessity will be solved by political absorption, unless stronger counteracting influences are interposed.

            This latter contingency depends upon causes, chief among which are (a) probability of a similar political necessity arousing the united States to positive action in the same direction; and (b) politico-domestic influences in Hawaii, which may tend to aid one of these schemes to the detriment or exclusion of the others. If the United States had a "vigorous foreign policy," we could tell exactly what the results would be; but although her claims are tenfold stronger than England's, there is among the great mass of her citizens, a feeling strongly averse to everything smacking foreign political complications.  On the other hand "domestic" influences in Hawaii are tending rapidly against the American ideas, and in favor of the British; always excepting the American plantation and commercial interests, which must of course foresee safety and stability in annexation, against ruin and political confiscation in case of a Crown Colony - in proof of which the history of jamaica and other Crown Colonies, similarly situated are eloquent and forcible examples.  it is also safe to day that these influences exist almost solely in "high places". - Among them, comes first the great change in the known sentiments of the reigning sovereign from those of the late King. Many argue while admitting this fact, that for the very reason her Majesty can more easily influenced, and therefore this argument is a double-edged sword.  Experiences show that where people in high places can be "influenced," it is generally by reason of weakness of character which prefers personal favorites and servile flatter a without  regard to merit or even respectability.  Then we have the gradual diminution of the number of intermarriages between American men and Hawaiian women, and the corresponding increases of marriages of native women to British subjects.  This may be from the fact that many Americans have been obliged to leave the country, being crowded out by cheap labor-not of Chinese element.  It is well known, that all British commercial and planting interest in the islands refuse employment to Americans.  And that on some plantation, so controlled, American lunas, teamsters and mechanics have been recently discharged and their situation given to fresh arrivals from England, brought in specially to supply the places of the citizens of a country upon the bounty of whose government these very planters have been fattening for years. Then see the prospect of a young girl, the daughter of a British subject, studiously kept away not only from the United States, but sent away from her native Hawaii while yet a child, to prevent her from acquiring any of the American "influences" the surrounding the Court, and educated in England with the object [or at any rate with the effect] of imbibing anti-American sentiments - and but one life between this young girl and the Hawaiian throne! Should the future succession become an accomplished fact, what might we not expect in the time of anti-American political action?  Especially as it is everywhere recognized that the present strain on that entity known as government cannot exist much longer as it is without something giving away!  More than this, it is no secret that certain of the present Cabinet are strongly prejudiced against Americans and  American institutions that although grown rich upon the bounty of that government in the shape of differential sugar duties, they yet so much fear their families may imbibe American sentiments that they send their children to England, Germany and Australia to be educated.

            Secondly.- The Japanese problem.  The appalling condition now exists of the presence among us of over 20,000 people of this nationality, four fifths of whom are able-bodied male adults.  These people, should once obtain the franchise, would outvote population.  And the end is not yet; they are still coming in at the rate of a thousand per month; and, there are now in our midst more Japanese capable of bearing arms, than the entire balance of the inhabitants of all other nationalities, if we except only Chinese.  Added to this, they already have what is practically a state within a state, in the way of special rules, with the force of law, administered by Japanese inspectors and officials of various grades chosen and sent out by the Japanese government, and although paid out of the Hawaiian treasury, responsible only t Japan for their official conduct.

            The Japanese are either servile nor submissive; but are courageous resentful and vindictive, when they think themselves wronged.  There is positively no provision, and it is doubtful if there is any practicable or possible means for coping with any considerable movement which might any moment be precipitated by these people.  In short any state of dissatisfaction among them, which might result in overt acts, would place the entire country absolutely at their mercy.

            But this is not the worst. Japan demanded of the "Reform" ministry, shortly after the revolution of '87, that Japanese in Hawaii should have the same rights of franchise as the most favored foreigners, although the number of Japanese then in Hawaii was small compared with the present, the government were so timid that they temporized, instead of meeting the question squarely; and by a "playing with words" the foreign minister ( with a fear of withdrawal of Japanese contract-coolie and consequent interference with the cheap labor idea) induces the Japanese government to believe that the Hawaiian Government (or legislature) would change that article of the constitution which excludes Asiatics from the franchise, so as to allow Japanese to register and vote the same as Americans or Englishmen.  Japan was pushing this Government very hard to fulfill these promises, when the revolution in that country prevented for the time, the farther agitation of the subject. But when things became more settled, the question was again passed.

            An envoy was sent by Cummin's cabinet to try and stave the matter off.  The answer is a further importation of over a thousand coolies a month, with the information (as common report saith) that the envoy succeeded in mollifying the Japanese government into delaying immediate action, by further promises as to change in our constitution, favorable to Asiatic full citizenship. Are we in a position to face this threatened confiscation of our political rights single-handed?  or does not the very essence of our future safety, lie in some strong political alliance, - not a "troops-clause"- which will insure against submission to subversion by aggressive law makers whether civilized or barbarian issuing their ukases from the antipodes, without regard to the wishes or wellfare of our people, and consulting only the interests of an imperial policy in which we Hawaiian, of whatever race, have no manner of concern.

            If then a tithe of the facts on which the above conclusions rest be true- and they are the for the most part matters not only of common notoriety, but susceptible of judicial proof- it would seem the only remedy is annexation pure and simple, to the United States.  It does not follow as Ka Leo suggests that the sovereign will be led to "accept a change," by any "reasonable and conscientious discussion of our present condition."  The system of government in Russia is good enough for Czar. Political reforms always came from the people.  But supposing the abuses now existing should be righted as some still continue to hope by the ballot - and suppose also that political dangers other than domestic should dissolve themselves and leave the Hawaiian people master of their own destiny, then why should the policy of the government not include an effort to obtain through a treaty of commerce with Canada that which has lately been taken from us by the operation of the McKinley Bill in the United States.  With KA LEO's permission this question will be called up later on.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        - Bystander    

 

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            Ua hookohuia o George H. Holt. i kela la i Luna e hopu ai i na helehewa ma na Alanui o ke Aupuni mai Moanalua a Alanui Liliha, mai laila aku a ka Uwapo Haaliliamanu, a ma na aina Aupuni ma Kalihi, Honolulu, Oahu, he pani no W. Kaapa i haalele mai.

            C.N SPencer

            Kuhina Kaleiaina.

Keena Kalaiaina; Iune 8, 1891.

 

            SALES OF BUILDING LOTS

            On the Corner of Pensacole St. and Wilder Avenue, Corner of Thurston Avenue & Green Street and on Prospect Street Honolulu, Oahu

            On Wednesday. July 15, 1881, at the front entrance of Aliiolani Hale, at 12 o'clock noon, will be sold at public auction 13 Lots on the corner of Pensacola Street and Wilder Avenue, 2 Lots on the corner of Thurston Avenue and Green Street and 5 Lots on Prospect Street, varying i size from 158x150 feet.

            Upset price - Varying from $200 to 400 each lot according to size and location.

            The terms and conditions of sale will be cash or at the option of the purchaser. one-fourth cash and the reminder in equal installments payable in one, two or three years, with interest payable semi-annually at the rate of seven per sent per annum.

            The purchaser may within one year from the date of purchase enclose the land bought by him with a good and substantial fence and lay on water from the Government pipe.

            Royal Patents will be issued for the land upon final payment of the purchase price.

            A map of the Lot can be seen and full particulars learned at the Land Office.

            Streets have been laid out and graded and water mains have been or shortly will be laid adjoining all above Lots.

                        C.N. SPENCER

                        Minister of Interior.

            Interior Office, June 15, 1891.

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Hale Kuai Wati Nui

HELU 1

No.C Ah Kau.

            Ka oi o na mea Gula, na DAIMANA, na POHAKU MOMI makamae loa, na WATI GULA, na WATI DALA & C., na noeau o kela a me keia ano, na lako wehi GULA a me DIMANA, na KOMOLINA GULA a me DAIMANA, na WATI nunui ano hou loa o kela a me keia ano, na PUPANAPANA a me na lako e ae e pili ana.

            E hoomanao e na makamaka, o keia AH KAU no ka mea nana i hana na WATI a me na lako GULA oi loa keia Aupuni, a i kamaaina ma kona hale mua i noho ai ma Alanui Nuuanu Helu 87 mamua, a oiai au hoolilo aka oia i kona kuleana malaila, ua wehe ae nei oia he hale hou ma Alanui Moi ma Waikiki iho o ke keena o ka nupepa elele, a oia no hoi ke keena oi hana mua o ka Hui Alahao Hawaii. E loaa no na mea a pau e pili ana i keia oihana me ka emi loa, a e hana hou ia na wati a me na lako gula me ka hikiwawe a me ke emi loa. E hoouna mai i na kauoha ma ka Pahu Leta Helu 2@8

            E naue nui mai, a e ike no oukou iho. O na mea hou loa wale no i ike mua ole ia ma Hawaii nei

 C. Ah Kau.