Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-12-23


was by the terms of the proclamation ITO exist
until terms Of union with the United States had
been negotiated and agreed upon" The United
States minister, pursuant to prior agreement,
recognized this government within an hour
after the reading OF the proclamation and be-
fore O'Clock, In answer to an inquiry on behalf
OF the queen and her cabinet, announced that
he had done so
When our minister recognized the provisional
government the only basis upon which IL rested
was the fact that the committee of safety had,
in the manner above stated. declared II TO exist
1t was neither government de facto nor do
jure That 1t was not in such possession Of the
government property and agencies rs entitled
1t to recognition is conclusively proved by
note found in the files of the legation ut Homo
lulu.
believe that q candid and thorough exami-
nation OF the facts will force the conviction
thnt the provisional government owes its exist
ence TO an armed invasion by the United States.
As apprehcnd the situation, we are brought
face TO face with the following conditions:
The lawful government of Hawaii was over
thrown without the drawing of sword or the
firing OF u shot: by process every step OF
which. IL may safely be asserted, Is directly
traceable to and dependent for its success upon
the agency of the United States, arising through
Its diplomatic and naval representatives. But
for the notorious predictions OF the United
States minister for annexation the committee
OF annexation, would never have existed
But for the landing of the United States forces
upon false preteNts respecting the danger to
life and property the committee would never
have exposed themselves 70 the pains and pen
aliies Of treason by undertaking the subversion
OF the queens government
Believing therefore, that the United States
could not under the circumstances disclosed an
mex the islands without justly incurring the i'm
putation OF acquiring them by uniustfable
moth .ds, shall not again submit the treaty Of
annexation 10 the senate for its consideration
and In the instructions to Minister Willis, o
copy OF which accompanies this message, have
directed him 10 so inform the provisional gov
ernment
But in the present instance our duty does not
In my opinion. end with refusing to consum-
mate this questionable transaction. 1t has been
the boast of our government that 1t seeks to do
justice in all things without regard TO the
strength or weakness of those with whom 1t
deals.
BY an act OF war, committed with the partici.
patton of diplomatic representative of the
United States and without authority OF con.
gress the government OF y feeble but friendly
and contding people has been overthrown
The provisional government has not assumed
q republican or other constitutional form, but
has remained mere executive council or oil.
garchy, set up without the assent of the people
1t has not sought to find permanent basis OF
an intention to do so Indeed, the representa-.
tivcs of that government assert that the leople
OF Hawaii are unit for popular government and
| frankly avow that they can be best ruled by ar
bitrary or despotic power
The United States cannot properly he put in
| the position of countenancing wrong after Its
commission any more than in that of consent.
| ing 10 ii in advance, On that ground il cannot
| allow itself 10 refuse to redress an injury In.
| iictcd through an abuse OF power by officers
clothed with its authority and wearing its uni
| form; and on the same ground, If n feeble but
| friendly state is in danger of being robbed OF
its independence and its sovereignty by mis-
| use of the name and power Of the United States
the United States cannot fail to vindicate its
| honor and its sense Of justice by an earnest ef
fort TO make all possible reparation.
In belief that the queen. as we'll as her enc
mics, would be willing to adopt such n course as
would meet the prevailing conditions and il
| view af the fact that both the queen and tht
| provisional government hud at one time appar
| emily acquiesccd in n reference of the entire
case to the United States government, and con
| sidering the further fact that in any event the
| provisional government by its own declared
limitation WINS only TO exist until terms OF unior
| with the United States OF America have beer
negotiated and agreed upon, hoped that after
the assurance to the members of that govern
ment that such union could not be consumma tee
/ might compass peaceful adjustment OF IN,
dificulty.
Actuated by these desires and purposes. anC
not mindful of the inherent perplexities of tn,
situation nor OF the limitations upon my power
l instructed Minister Willis to advise the queer
and her supporters of my desire to aid in th'
| restoration OF the status existing before th
lawless landing OF the United States forces II
Honolulu on the 10Th of January last, If sucl
restoration could be effected upon terms pro
vidng for clemency as well us justice 10 al
parties concerned
The conditions suggested as the instruction.
show, contemplate q general amnesty TO thos
concerned in setting up the provisional govern
meht and recognition OF all its bona tde act
and obligations In short they require that th
past should be bCried and that the rcstoret
government should resume its authority rs
its continuity had not been interrupted Thes
conditions have not proved acceptable to tn
queen. and though she has been informed tina
they will be insisted upon, and that, unless &C
ceded 10, the efforts of the president TO aid il
the restoration OF her government will cease,
have not thus far learned that she is willing 1
yield them her acquiescence. The check whic
my plans have thus encountered has prevente
their presentation TO the members OF the pre-
visional government, while unfortunately mi
representations of the" situation and eXaggei
nted statements OF the sentiments OF our peopl
have obviously injured II e prospects OF success
full executive mediation
therefore submit this communication wit
Blount's report, the evidence and statement
taken by him ut Honolulu, the instruction
given both to Mr Blount and Minister Will:
, and correspondence connected with the affair /
hand.
In commanding this subject 10 the extende
powers and wide discretion OF tho congress,
desire to add the assurance that shall be muc
gratitied to cooperate In any Legislative pla
, which may be devised for the solution OF IN
problem before Us, which is consistent wit
American honor integrity and morality.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
| Executive Mansion, Washington, Dec Ia
The Rose OF Jericho.
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that in its prime presents the appear
ance of mass of foliage on, yer
small stem. When the dry seaso
| comes the foliage dries up ana curve
itself into ball of twigs. Then tn