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U REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1901NO ANNEXATIONFOR THE CUBANSJ. B. Atherton Back From EastPresident Said Without Hesitationi tin iishlyThat Hawaii Could Not Expect Mere Chinese Laborers.clan.nessbestnow1 re-re n do Car-lown[THreetaiorcKEd tot Joseph B. Atherton and Mr s. Ather-1 ion returned to their bom** here last evening br the steamer Alameda after a most enjoyable trip of several weeks ’ on the Mainland moat of which time was spent in the East, Mr. Ather ton left here as one of the Hawaiian committee consisting of himself. J7. M. Swanzy and W. O Smith who visited Washington to confer with the h^ads of departments and giv* their views on the needs and present conditions of Hawaii.While in the East Mr. and Mrs. Atherton their headquartersmost of the time in Baltimore with relatives of Mrs Atherton. They escaped most of the cold weather and. on account of it.'were compelled to curtail their visits in New York and Boston. Both returned home in splendid health.Nc Annexation for CubaIn speaking of matters in Washington Mr. Atherton Is firmly convinced that Cuba will not get annexation and does not believe that the island will g*-t reciprocity. He says that there is a remarkably strong feeling against it a!! over the State and that it will be a great surprise to him if the Island gets more than a slight reduction In the tariff. Th» re Is a strong sentiment among the members of Congress and the people generally not to tamper with the tariff laws and all that Cuba can hape for Is a probable reduction of from ten to fifteen per cent in the tariff ratesNo Chinese for Hawaii.With regard to Chinese immigration Mr. Atherton is sure that Hawaii has no hope for help in this matter. The strongest sentiment possible prevails all ovpr the States that Chinese exclusion will be re-enacted and prol-ably with mor»* rigor than exists at present. In a talk with Senators Morgan. of Alabama, and Perkins, of Cal ifomia. they said that there was no possibility of special legislation for the admittance of Chinese to these islands, and President Roosevelt, with whom Mr. Atherton spoke on the matter, said without hesitation that Hawaii cohld not have the Chinese. The present Geary exclusion law will, inall probability, be re-enacted almost as It U. but there will be no limit of time placed on it. Some of the more radical of the Congressmen are Infavor of excluding all Asiatics from the United State*. A bill of this son will not have anr chance of passing as the fight is primarily on the Chinese and the movement is general all over the United States.Place for Small Farmers.Among other officials visited at Washington was Secretary of Agriculture Wilson who is greatly interested in the development and Americanizing of Hawaii He thinks that it is a great place for the American farmer and wants to see the land under their cultivation. Mr. Atherton discussed the matter at great length with the secretary and told him that during his official visit next summer, he would be enlightened as to the conditions existing here. Mr. Wilson Is deeply interested in the agricultural pursuits of Hawaii and has much faith in the Integrity and ability of Commissioner Jared Smith now here.Attorney General Knox was found to be a most pleasant gentleman by Mr. Atherton who has had several cop. fidential talks with him. The third judgeship was discussed, but what was done or what action is to be taken could not be divulged by Mr. Atherton.LittK Legislation for Hawaii.AH the Washington officials seem greatly Interested in Hawaii, but it is thp general opinion that at this session there will be but little legislation regarding Hawaii accomplished.Asked about automobiles Mr. Atherton said that those which were here having gone up in smoke, they will not at present be replaced. From what he could see the storage battery at the best is mn much, although Edison is offering to guarantee a new series to run seventy-five miles with one charging and to last eighteen months. Nevertheless it remains a fact that steam is replacing electricity as a motive power in vehicles all over the East and Is giving great satisfaction.\
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Honolulu Republican
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
Sat, Dec 21, 1901
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