The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-16
GRESHAM REPORTS.
Recommends that Queen Iiliuokalani IL
Restored tO Her Throne.

Recommends that Queen Liliuokalani BE
Restored tn Her Throne.
After Cabinet meeting of unusual duration
on Friday. Secretary Gresham, with the con-
currence OF the President, gave out for pub
LEGATION a report on the Hawaiian situation
which has aroused intense interest and brought
remoustrance from all over the country.
The report states in effect that Hon. James
II. Blounts reports establish that Queen LII
iiuokaani announced her intention Jan. II,
1893, to proclaim q new Constitution. but oppo-
sition from her Ministers and others caused
her to publicly announce the fact.
On the same day in Honolulu meeting was
held by a $50 called Committee of Public
Safety" TO consider the situation, and the
formation Of a Provisional Government was
agreed upon. At mass-meetiBg composed
mostly of aliens" the Queen was denounced.
and the committee continued and all It's acts
approved. Later the committee wrote TO MIN
lister John i. Stevens stating that the lives
and property Of the people were in peril, and
appealing to him and tho United States forces
at his command for assistance.
In response force was landed from the
Boston, and took position at the public hall.
The Governor of the Island " immediately ad-
dressed to Mr.. Stevens communication pro-
testing against the unwarrantabIe Invasion"
The Queens Minister also wrote asking for an
explanation of the landing. Only evasive re-
plies were sent 10 these communications"
Mr. Gresham then states that the committee
entered the unguarded public hail. and read
there proclamation declaring the existing
Government overthrown and Provisional
Government established in its place, to exist
until terms OF union with the United States
have been agreed upon"
At once a letter was sent to Mr.. Stevens,
stating that the Government buildings were in
the hands of the Provisional Government, and
requesting him to recognize and give 1T support.
Mr.. Stevens Immediately recognized the new
Government.
The Queen and her Ministers held council
and refused to recognize the new Government,
but she was informed that the Provisional Gov
ment had the support of the American Min.
lister; that any demonstration on her part
would precipitate conflict with the United
States forces that resistance would result In
useless sacrifice of life.
So the Queen yielded after making n written
protest until the time when the United States
Government I" shall reinstate me in authority"
which she claims as constitutional sovereign.
Mr.. Gresham states that the report OF Secre.
tary Foster prompted by Minister Stevens's in
formation) and special Hawaiian Commission
ers state that at the time the Provisional Gov
eminent took possession of the Government
buildings there were no United States troops
present, nor was public recognition given the
Provisional Government until after the Queens
abdicatiOn. All Mr.. BiounCs evidence points
directly to the contrary.
Secretary Gresham intimates that Minister
Stevens promised the annexationists that as
soon as they did as has been set forth he would
recognize and support them, and that he kept
the promise.
The Secretary concludes by stating that an
nexation is not the will of the voting masses,
and they desire the restoration of the Queen,
and he recommends that action on the part of
the United States