The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-11
HE AssaiLs MINISTER STEVENS.
Blount and the Administration Side
With Planter Claus Spreekels.
Minister stevens Represented "a an
Arch Pfetter In the Overthrow OF the
Carrups spreekels Governmental


landed from the United states steamer
Boston at the time of the revolution were
not landed 10 protect American life and
property. bat 10 aid IN oveEthF0wing the
existing government TheiV very pres
enee, he says. implies cOercive measures
against il. The provisional government
vas established by the action OF the
American minister and the presence OF
troops landed from the Boston. and its
continued existence is due to the belief OF
the HaN aiians tha. in the effort TO over
throw il they would encounter the armed
forces Of the United States.
Secretary Gresham thinks the crest
wrong accomplished should be undone by
restoring the legitimate government
Nothing short of that will satisfy the de-
mands Of Justice Following IS Secretary
GreSham's letter in fail:
"DEPARrNENr or STATE
WASHINGTON CRY. Oct. Is. is93
''Tio tAe President. Full and impartial
reports submitted by Hon. James III.
Biount, your special commissioner 10 the
Hawaiian islands, establish the following
facts: Queen Liliuokslani announced
her intention Saturday. January IL. 1895,
TO proclaim a new constitution, but the
opposition of her ministers and others IN
duced her 10 speedily change her purpose
and make public announcement OF the
fact. At meeting in Honolulu late in
the afternoon of that day so-called COM
mittee of public safety, consisting of
thirteen men. being all or nearly all pres
ent, and a majority of whom. including
five Americans, were aliens, vas appointed
TO consider the situation and devise ways
and means for maintenance Of the public
peace and protection OF life and property.
This committee met on the 18th and the
forenoon OF the i6th and resolved, among
other things, that the provisional gov
eminent be created TO exist until
terms of union with the United states Of
America have been negotiated and agreed
upon At mass meeting composed
largely OF aliens. which assembled at u.
m. on the last named day, the queen and
her supporters were condemned ana de-
nounced and the committee was continued
and oil of its acts approved. Later the
same afternoon the committee addressed
letter 20 John L. stevens. American min
lister to Honolulu. stating that the lives
aEd property of the people were in peril,
and appealing 10 him and the United
States force at his command for assistance.
This communication concluded: We are
unable 10 protect ourselves without aid.
and therefore hope for the protection of
the United States forces.
''On receipt OF tins letter Mr.. stevens re-
auested Capt. Niltz, commander of the
/ United States steamship Boston, 70 land a
force ''for the protection OF the United
States legation and the United States con-
life and property Weil-armed troops
were promptly landed and marched
through the quiet streets Of Honolulu
with two gatling guns 10 public hall pre-
viously secured by Mr.. Stevens for their
accommodation. This hall was just across
the street from the government building,
and in plain view Of the queens palace.
! The reason for thus locating the military
will presently appear.
"Tne governor of the island Immediately
addressed TO Mr.. Stevens communication
protesting against the act as an unwar-
ranted invasion of Hawaiian soil, and re-
minding him that the proper authorities
had never denied permission To the naval
forces of the United States TO land for drill
or any other proper purpose. About the
same time the queens minister of foreign
affairs sent a note to Mr.. Stevens, asking
why troops had been landed. and inform
ing him that the proper authorities were
able and willing 20 afford full protection
TO the American legation and 10 ali Amer
/ lean interests in Honolulu. Only evasive
replies were sent To these communications.
while there were 10 manifest actions Of
excitement or alarm in the city and the
people we're ignorant of the contemplated
movement. the committee entered the gov
ernment building after FIRST ascertaining <
that II WAS ungaarde1. aud one of their
number. citizen of the L United States.
read proclamation declaring the existin Z
government oyerihrown and the pFovis-
ional government established in its place.
10 exist tail terms Of union with the
United states of America have been nego-
tiated upon No audience was present
when the proclamation was read, but dur
ing the reading forty or fifsy men, some OF
/ thep indlfierentty armed, entered the
room. The executive and advisory conn-
ell mentioned in the proclamation at once
addressed communication - Mr.. stew
/ ems. informing him that the monarchy
{ had been abrogatea and provisional gov
{ eminent established. This communication
concluded: such provisional government
mas bees proclaimed. IS nos in possession
/ OF the government departmental building,
/ archives and treasury, and is IN control OF
/ the city. We earnestly request that you
1 sii, on behalf OF the United States of
America, recognize i "a the existing de
{ facto government OF the Haw waiian islands.
! and afford TO IL the moral support OF your
/ government. ana. If necessary, the sup
+ port Of American troops 10 assist in pre-
/ serving tho puollc peace.
+ ''On receipt O. this letter Mr. Stevens i'm
/ medlate.y recognized the new government.
and in note addressed 20 Sanford Il.
/ Dole, It's president informed him that he
/ had done so. Mr.. Dole replied:
.5ovKRsxEST BUgLpfSG,
/ "'Hox0LULU. January y, 5sat
I "4His Fxceisusy, jena l. stevens, Ln5fsd
/ states Minister EersdepE--!siTt / scksoEieese
! receipt ot YngF valued communication 81 taas
/ Gav, reeogal zlng shs Hawaiian rroTisi9nal gov
I erBmsit. an1 sxpFeas deep appreciation - Tue
/ same. We hsve coa4sfrsd wlta tie - steE oi
/ state OF the K0VsFa neut Eaa have made DC
nand apon the maFshas . sarrsndsF ths station
I hause Ne ara net SCtg&lly yet IA postesstoa
/ a the station house. bat sS niEat - sppfSse ,
ing and Our fereea uasy b iasnfs~ieaf 20 Esaia-
tain eFdev request tue irs srne1iake support a
/ tie TASTED Sfasss forces. and would reQ Q1es'
/ taas the commander q tha United states ioges'
I take Command Of car military icFc@s, 80 that
sasy nsY act tagetsrf ioS saa Hrelee tloa oi tAe
/ e.ty Eespectfusly yours, s&SToED = DgLEy
J "'Cha.rmAn Executive Lea1e8L'
The station house vas occupied by q
/ wesl-aFmed force, under command OF 8
. rcsogute. capable officer The same after
noon the queen. her ministers. represents
/ fives of the provisional government and
& Others held a conference 81 tie palace
, Refusing 10 Eeeogn sze the new Authority o'
/ Surrender to IL, she sas infoFmed taai saf
/ provisional g0verBment had support
/ among the ministers and II necessary
( wouid be maintained by Ibe military fofes
! OF the United states then present. tia
( anY demonstration On her part woald pre-
( eEpitate a coz aict wtth taa5 force. tha' shs
! cauid not. wsfh more ~ sgccess. engage ~
+ u ar Elth the L ngtea states, and fhas re
( distance Nauga resa.t u useless sacrifice 0
I life. Mr.. Damon. one Of the chief leaders
Of the movement, sad sttsgWard ylc'