The Liberal, Volume I, Number 43, 8 Pepeluali 1893 — Untitled [ARTICLE]

THE people are now wondering what is to become of the country, and the Cabinet and Advisory Country are sitting, daily endeavoring to the destinies of Hawaii. The American flag floats over the Governnuilding, and it will be for the administration at Washington and the people of these Island to what position they shall after occupy. There are several possibilities to be considered all of which point to greater securely and perity than we have enjoyed in First, we might be adas a state of the Union. In we would be guaranteed a form of government. The constitution would have to be ratiby the people, who would not be satisfied with less than the fullower. Statehood would give the natives full control of the offices and political machinery, which be better fortune than they deserve for having clung to their and the monarchy that dethem till the last moment. their experience of native and the lessons of the last future fresh in their memory, probable that the Provisional government will seek admission TORIAL governments are published by acts of Congress; they may assume any form not in conwith the Constitution of the States. As usually consti- a governor, a lieutenant governor and judges of a superior court are appointed by the President. The laws in force are usually the of Congress and the common law not in conflict with them. The Act authorizing the formation of a territorial government may provide for a legislature and the election of state officers. In short a territorial government may be anything from a man rule to the most perfect self-government by the people. It all depends on the Act of Congress organizing the territory. In all probability Hawaii will, at first, have a territorial government. The of the government and the amount of power left to the people as in the election of officers and so on. Will depend on what Congress things in regard to the fitness of the people to conduct their own affairs. They will depend on the representation of the commissioners and others at Washington and accounts published by the press. Unfortunately, the impression abroad is that this is a and revolutionary little county, and that in politics it is rotten. An influential portion of our people will use their endeavors to straingthen the opinion in Washington that it is a country that required governing with a strong hand and without local politics. If the natives would accept accomplished facts and devote their energies to enlightening the Washington government as to their position, wishes, and for self-government, they might obtain by annexation much more political power than they ever possessed under the monarchy. A form of territorial government that has been suggested is to have a commission or council carry on the government. It could be arranged that the system of laws and administration might remain almost as at present and so avoid the confusion and difficulties that would be unavoidable in case of a complete reorganization into township, country and municipal government on the American plan. It is doubtful if such a radical reformation would be desirable at once, or if the population is suitable for the successful working of that system. If the present Cabinet and Advisory Council should be appointed a commission to govern the country it would be very satisfactory to their friends,

and beneficial to the business interests of the country. One thing to be provided for in all events is that the officers appointed shall have resided at least five years in Hawaii previous to their appointment. It is to be hoped that we have independent enough yet to secure ourselves against an invasion of carpetbaggers. CHAS. KLEMMS has been appointed Captain of Police and four of the Liberal League have been put on the night patrol. This appointment is the first recognition of the Drei Hundred. The Liberals are gratified beyond measure by this act of justice by the Provisional Government. They have been used to abuse and persecution for so long that it is a most agreeable surprise to find that promises are kept and fair play accorded. I feel like saying something particularly sweet to the Provisional Government. Any way they have done right in this case-something that has rarely been done in Hawaii. THE band boys have shown more spirit than the Father Apparent, but less good sense. The boys have been encouraged in their absurd course by a lot of people who gratify their feelings in that way at the boys! expense. The boys are foolish to give up their employment to please a few people who would not give up anything themselves for a sentiment. The Advertiser has made much worse by taunting them and saying that they would creep back. That would make it a point of honor with them not to go back. The Advertiser is not as lubricious as it used to be. We advise the boys to go back. When the Queen, Wilson, Nowlein, Clighorn and all the people have surrendered,, they have no reason to stand out. The public miss their concert and have an aloha for the band boys. Let there be no more unpleasantness.