The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-20
SANDWICH ISLANDS ANNEXATION.
Departure OF n Special Commissioners to
Report Upon the Public Feeling In the
Islands.
From the Alta California, May 1871

From the Alta California, May 1911
/. Our special correspondent In Washington under
win be of great interest TO the Pacific Coast He
informs us in advance OF all other news heretofore
published that Colonel A. b. Steinberger, OF WASH
ington has been sent out by our government to
feel the Sandwich Islands pulse on the subject Of
annexation to the United States. Colonel Stein
berger, the Commissioner appointed for this pur-
pose arrived in this city on the 4th INST and is now
at the Grand Hotel. His purpose IN coming to this
coast has been kept profound secret thus Tar. 1t
Is not yet reported when he will leave for the
islands.
The following is the letter sent us by our CORE
spOndent:-
The question Of the apnexatl9n Of the sandwich
sdcred in Washington. A few weeks ago It was
rumored In diplomatic circles that o special COM
missioner would be sent out to feel the Sandwich
isand pulse and to report on the practicabllty OF
the scheme, as well as the general disposition OF
rumor had not assumed definite character at that
time and was not generally credited. Now IT is
known-thOugh the public have not been apprlsed
OF the fact-that the plan has been contaminated,
Colonel A. .. Steinberger, Of TINS CITY VINO mas long
enjoyed the confidence OF PRESIDENT Grant, has
already departed for the Pacific coast.
1t Is contemplated to have the matter OF annexa.
tion looked into and reported upon In manner
somewhat similar to that adopted In the prelimi-
nary negotiations In st. Domingo. There are not,
as many sS ~ mae 70 s p0cy az
an effort Is not likely TO stir up as much opposition
The restrctionists and the enemies Of the admins
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II the people of the Sandwich Islands are ripe for
the movement. and Colonel Steinberger's report Is
favorable, we may expect that the President will
recommend annexation In his next message.
Full authority Is given to the Commissioner to
use for this mission any war vessel on the Pacific
coast which may be available and suitable for the
purpose. His instructions are not made public,
but your correspondent has ascertained that he Is
authorized to make Investigations and report on
the results of his work. lie il q man OF bright,
kneen intelligence. and possesses bright eye that
sees everything He Is well suited to the work
before him, and will no doubt create favorable
impression wherever he goes. His Judgment will
insure the production OF report that VIII be con-
sldered reliable and worthy Of careful attention.
His selection will give general satisfaction.
The popular policy seems to be generally IN IA
vor OF this movement. Concerning the logic OF the
restrictionists the Washington Chronicle says -
The public should note the fact that the most I'M
compromising opponents or the annexation OF ~.
Domingo in the recent assaults upon PRESIDENT
Grant are just now Jealous advocates OF the pro-
posed absorption by the United States OF 1.-THE little
Kingdom of Hawaii" Can this be explained on
any principle OF political economy with when the
Fathers Of the Republic were familiarY ~. Do
mingo lies at our door, the sandwich Islands more
than half way across the Pacific. II the defence Of
the iormer. In case OF foreign war, would ne dii-