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Charles Grilk '98 made the third speech on the afflrmative and said in part: There are four practical solutions of the problem. First, letting the islands go; second, joing with other nations in guaranteeing their neutrality and independence; third, assuming a protectorate over them; fourth, annexation...
...either one which would retain Hawaii's sovereignty or one which would given the United States the supreme government, is both inexpedient and incompatible with our national policy. The former would mean eventual Japaness domination, the latter would in reality be annexation. Neither is a final solution to the problem...
...necessary to the successful carrying out of our naval and commercial policy, is the only guarantee to the perpetuation of American civilization and American supremacy in the islands, and is at once the simplified and easiest, the most farsighted and statesmanlike, and the only final solution of the Hawaiian problem." The strategic position of the islands, the growing importance of the Pacific, and the change in the condition of the abutting countries must not be disregarded. The commercial and naval advantages can be secured only by annexation. It would give stability of government to Hawaii and the consequent industrial expansion...
...wish to emphasize once more the importance of the problem which the Senior class must face in its meeting toward the end of the week. The vote in past years has been very light, and in most instances little more than half the eligible list has been present. For this state of affairs then a remedy must be found if possible. Of course it is not to be expected that a thoroughly satisfactory system can be devised all at once, but there is the more reason for making a special effort to leave to '99 a system in advance...
...much to be regretted that the class has not at its disposal a less limited time in which to work out the problem, but the election itself ought not to be delayed longer than is necessary, and for this very reason it is of the utmost importance that the Seniors should think the details over carefully so that they may be able to act for the best when the plan is put before them in a class meeting. The objects sought are evident. It is hoped to secure a larger and more representative vote, and to place all individuals upon...