Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-16
TEXT OF THE TREATY
That Will Annex Hawaii to the
United States.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Why He Recommends the Adoption of the
Trssty-Abstract of . Letter Prom the Sec
retary Estate Detailing the Circumstances
That Led Up to the Treaty.

ers of the provisional government of Hawaii
was transmitted TO the Senate yesterday, but
not made public. The message Of the Presi-
dent was follows:
The Presidents Message.
To the Senate transmit herewith with q
view to its ratification, treaty of annexation
concluded on the l4th day OF February, is9S
between John W. Foster. Secretary Of State
who was duly empowered 20 act in that
behalf on the part OF the United States. and
Lorrin A. Thurston, W. r. Castle. ". C.
Wilder. c. l. Carter and Joseph Marsden. the
commissioners on the part of the government
OF the Hawaiian Islands. The provis-
does not attempt to deal in de-
tail with the questions that grow out of the an
nexation of the Hawaiian Islands TO the United
States. The commissioners representing the
Hawaiian government have consented 20 leave
to the future and TO the just and benevo-
lent purposes Of the United States the
adjustment Of all such questions. do not
ceem 1t necessary TO discuss at length the con-
ditions which have resulted in this de-
cisive action. 1t has been the policy
of the administration not only TO re-
spect. but TO encourage the continuance
Islands so long as it afforded suitable
guarantees for the protection of life
and property, and maintained q stability
and strength that gave adequate security
against the domination of any other
power The moral support of this government
has continually manifested itself in the
most friendly diplomatic relations and in
many acts Of courtesy TO the Hawaiian
rulers. The overthrow of the monarchy
was not in any way promoted by this
government. but had its origin in what seems
TO have been a resctionary aud revolutionary
policy on the part Of Queen Liliuokalani. which
put In serious peril not only the
large and preponderating interests Of the
United States IN the islands, but all
foreign interests, and. indeed. the decent adj
miuistration of civil affairs and the peace Of
the islands. 1t is quite evident that the mon
archy bad become effete and the queens
government SO weak and inadequate as to
be the prey of designing and interruptions
persons. The restoration OF Queen Liliuoka-
lani to her throne is undesirable, il not impos-
sible, and unless actively supported by the
United States would be accompanied by serious
disaster and the disorganization OF all business
interests. The influence and interest of the
United States in the islands must be increased
and not diminished.
Only two courses are now opeu-one the es-
tablishment of a protectorste by the United
States, and the other annexation full and COM
plete. / think the latter course, which
has been adopted in the treaty. will be
highly promotiye Of the best interests Of
the Hawaiian people and is the only one that
will adequately secure the interests of the
United States. These interests are not
wholly selfish. 1t is essential that none
of the other great powers shall secure
these islands. Sucn a possession would
Of the world. This view of the situation
is so apparent and conclusive that no
protest has been heard from anv govern
ment against proceedings looking to
annexation. Every foreign representative
at Honolulu promptly acknowledged the pro-
visi al ipl ,e.
eral concurrence in the opinion that
the deposed queen ought not to be re-
stored. Prompt action upon this treaty is
very desirable. If 1t meets the approval
of the Senate peace and good order will be
secured in the islands under existing laws
until such time as Congress can provide
by legislation a permanent form OF gov
ernment for the islands. This legislation
should be. and do not doubt will
be. not only Just to the natives and all other
residents and citizens of the islands but should
be characterized by great liberality and q high
regard to the rights Of all the people and of all
foreigners domiciIed there. The correspond
ence which accompanies the treaty will put the
Senate in possession Of all the facts known TO
the executive. BENZ. HARRrsoN.
Executive Mansion, Washington, February
IL, 1898.
NO INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO Nh. STEVENS.
In letter to the President LAYING the treaty
before him Secretary Of State Foster recapitu-
lates the history Of recent events on the islands
leading up to the revolution, the establishment
of the provisional government, the appearance
Of the commissioners in Washington. the neeo-
tiations that have taken place. resulting in the
preparation of the treaty and the establishment
Of the protectorate BY Minister Stevens Secre-
tary Foster confirms the Presidents statement
that the revolution was entirely unexpected, 90
far as this government was concerned.
"At no time" he says. had Mr. Stevens
been instructed with regard to his course In the
event of a revolutionary uprising. The
change was. in fact. abrupt and unlocked for
by the United States minister or the naval COM
mander."
In regard to the protectorate Secretary Fos-
ter says in his letter: IAN instruction has been
sent to the minister commencing his action, in
SO far as it lay within the purview Of standing
instructions to the legation and to the naval
commanders OF the United States in Hawaiian
waters and tended to cooperate with the ad-
ministration of affairs by the provisional gov
ernment, but disavowing any steps in excess
of such instructions whereby the authority and
power of the United States might appear 10
have been asserted to the impairment of the in
dependent sovereignty Of the Hawaiian gov
ernment by the assumption Of a formal protsc-
torate."
Secretary Foster says that the provisions OF
the treaty reserve to Congress the determine
ton OF all questions anectng the form Of the
government of the annexed territory the citi-
zenship and elective franchise of its inhabitants
and all questions relating to the economic and
political status Of the island
In conclusion he says that pending the nego-
tiations he received assurances from representa-
tives Of the leading powers Of the world in this
city and from our own ministers abroad con-
yincing him that the incorporation of the
Hawaiian Islands into the Union will be re-
garded by these powers with satisfaction or
ready acquiescence.
Text of the Treaty.
The United States OF America and the pro- |
visional government of the Hawaiian |
Islands, in view OF the natural depend /
ence Of those islands upon the United |
States. Of their geographical proximity |
thereto, Of the intimate part taken by |
citizens of the United States in there impIant-
ing the seeds Of Christian civilization, of the /
long continuance of their exclusive reciprocal |
commercial relations whereby their mu-
tual interests have been developed,
and Of the preponderant and /
paramount share thus acquired by the United /
States and their citizens In the produc-
tions, industries and trade Of the said
islands. and especially in view Of the de-
sire expressed by the said government Of
the Hawaiian Ielands, that those Islands
shall be incorporated into the United States as
m integral part thereof and under their SOW
sreignty, in order to provide for and assure
the security and prosperity Of the said islands the
hiRh Contracting parties have determined IN