Home Rula Repubalika, Volume I, Number 1, 2 November 1901 — Page 4
4 HOME RULE REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1901.
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HONOLULU, SATURDAY, NOV. 2, 1901
THE SHOW IN THE REPUBLICAN CAMP.
There seems to be a regular Irish wake going on within the folds of the old Republican party . As the child, founding offshoot or whatever it may choose to regard us, of that party, we feel diffident about commenting on the very lively and spectacular show now being exhibited by our august and venerable parent, but as guardians of the interests of the native Hawaiians, we must say, the treatment John Lane received from some of the party that he worked long and faithfully for, is no more than we have all along been accustomed to receive from the clique that downed him.
We are almost tempted to sound the warning to our countrymen to always beware of the white skin brother, for he will use you for all you are worth, and throw you by without the least compunction when you are the least bit in his way, and, he has reason to suppose you are powerless to retaliate. But in view of the fact that there are many of our good haole friends who have stood by us through thick and thin even to the detriment of their interests why, we will refrain from so doing.
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
On entering upon the arena of newspaper publication we extend our right hand of true friendship and honest opposition to our kamaainas in the field, and gentle bow to our community, expecting in return an unrefrigerated reception by all concerned. We take occasion to apologize to our readers for our uncontrollable ambition to convince the public of our honesty of purpose in both our adopted and mother tongues— especially the former. And while we are about it we sound the heart-thrilling note of warning to our opponents to desist from a campaign of falsifying and prevarication, for their fate would surely then be sealed.
The first squabble in politics may be said with certainty to have begun with the first active steps when in the reorganization of the little body of men who have constituted themselves tne head and front of the Republican Party in the Territory of Hawaii, called the Central Executive Committee, composed of a few men without any following of any consequence in the country. This small division is managed by a well-versed politician in that profession, and although a late comer in this country, has managed to worm himself into the confidence of certain old residents of the community, and has proved himself a really valuable man to that class. He is a good politician, being pliant and elastic as a piece of rubber. Of course that is one of the first requisite qualifications of a politician. Another element in the Republican party is the remnant of the old missionary party, whose power is on the wane in Hawaii, but comes from that old stock who still believes that the country is theirs and looks upon the later arrivals as interlopers unless they are under their patronage, and have been divested of all vestige of Americanism or principle.
The two leading elements of the Republican party may be said to be composed of these two divisions: the old missionary party and the anti-missionary party, and naturally enough no one can expect an honest fusion of the two elements any more than iron and clay may he expected to mix together.
The struggle for supremacy in the Republican party is very amusing to the unsophisticated Hawaiian. He sees with disgust that politics as practiced in this country is not made up of principles. They hear a great deal about pure principles but they fail, however, to see what principle was shown at the meetings of the few men posing as representatives of one of the principle political organizations here at their late gatherings. For the first time, perhaps, some of the good Hawaiians were made to feel and understand that there is no fairness in politics even in the ranks of a man's own partv. It required no great acumen to see that Mr. McCants Stewart a representative man, was simply sat on and made to take a back seat, and would have left in disgust if he had had that pure and unadulterated spirit of Americanism, which he so glibly prates off when periorating about the glories of republicanism.
We were somewhat pleased at the sudden change which came over the dreams of our young Hawaiians when the cloven hoof was disclosed to them at the rneeting of the Republican committees. It showed to him what his good sense has always indicated to him was the fact, which in his weakness he was unwilling to recognize and be guided by as free and independent Americans, that the day would overtake them when tney would be at best a doorkeeper or a sweeper in the matter of recognition for his services.
It is very evident that twelve months hence there will be considerable jostling in the political arena and it looks as if some are preparing already for the struggle for supremacy regardless of all principle. Ready to abuse and take abuse. Looking forward with hope and grand expectations which may or may not result as they expect. In it all, we see man's inhumanity to man. It is all a struggle for ofiice, for pelf, for self, and yet we pose as a people living at a period when all is drawing to a condition of brotherly love, when the facts are, we are ready to step over oneanother to gratify our selfish desires; and we are sure that those desires are not the purest. When will such things cease?
We are pleased to note the arrival home from his vacation abroad of one of the first citizens of this Territory, Hon. A. S. Humphreys, looking in the best of health, perhaps to the confusion of some who don't love him much. It is good for the community that there are a few such men as Mr. Humphreys in the country to maintain our Government on the principles of Americanism. He has fought the good fight and has succeeded in vindicating himself from the false and jealous accusations of men who should have been his friends and supporters. The attempt has more than failed for it has been the means of bringing Mr. Humphreys, prominently before the President of America and his Cabinet and has made warm friends of them. We welcome him back to Hawaii nei, and hope that the day is not far when he will receive fitting recognition for his services in the cause of justice and right.
We are more than pleased that Mr. Sewall and Mr. Parker were kindly received and that all of them were mutually entertained with reminiscences of their early lives. We are always pleased when any one in any way connected with Hawaii receives pleasant recognition from the powers that be at Washington. Every pleasant word for Hawaii means much for every man, woman or child of Hawaii.
Prince Kalanianaole will hold a reception everv second Tuesdav in the month.
Mrs. Robert W. Wilcox receives every Monday afternoon from 2 to 5.
It is definitelv settled that Her Majesty Queen Liliuokalani will leave for the Mainland on the 9th inst.
The High Chiefess Elizabeth Kekaaniau Pratt and her niece, Princess Eva Kuwailanimamao Cartwright will go abroad for a prolonged stay on the 9th inst.
The well-known Queen Emma Hall will be rededicated as the hearquarters of the Francis Murphy Temperance Union with religious services on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p. m.
The Ladies of the Home Rule party are earnestly requested to be present at a meeting to be held at Foster Hall next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Delegate and Mrs. R. W. Wilcox paid a visit to Lieutenant-Commander and Mrs. C. F. Pond a few days ago on board the U. S. Iroquois, where they were entertained at supper.
The lady members of the Kaumakapili Church and the Christian Endeavor Society of Kaumakapili will give a social next Thursday evening to introduce their new pastor, the Rev. Lono. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to be present.