The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-17
VEST AND MILLS.
They Will Lead the Opposition to the
Treaty.

EHGH w HI LCdO TIC OppOS W LHC
Treaty.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l6-A careful can
vass of the Senate appears to indicate that
the Hawaiian treaty will be ratified, with
several votes more than the necessary two
thirds 10 spare. The limit of the opposi-
tion is put at twenty votes.
Senators Vest and Mills will vigorously
oppose the annexation treaty, and the for
mer thinks that it can be talked to death,
for the session at least Pettigrew, who is
also opposed TO it, will join in any filbus-
tering movement Of this kind that may be
attempted. II the vote can be reached. how
ever, the confirmation of the treaty will be
secured.
In his message to the Senate on the Ha-
waiian matter the President says: The
provisional treaty does not attempt to deal
in detail with the questions growing out of
annexation, a the Hawaiian commissioners
have consented TO leave to the future and to
the just and benevolent purposes of the
United States the adjustment of all such
questions.
The President says that it has beer the
policy of the administration not only to
respect but encourage the continuance of
an independent Government in the Ha-
waiian Islands so long as it afforded a
suitable guarantee for the protection Of
life and property aud maintained the
stability and strength that gave adequate
security against the domination of any
other power. The overthrow of the
monarchy was not in any way promoted by
this Government. but had its origin in
what seems to have been reactiOnary
and revolutionary policy on the part of
Queen Liliuokslani which put in serious
peril not only the large and prepOnderng
interests Of the United States iE the
islands, but all foreign interests. and in
deed the decent administration of civil
affairs and the peace Of the islands. 1t
was quite evident that the monarchy was
effete and that the Government was SO
weak and inadequate as to be the prey Of
desi signing and unscrupuIous persons. The
restoration of the Queen to the throne
would be undesirable. If not impossible,
and. unless actively supported by the
United States, would be accompanied by
serious disaster and the sdisorganization
of all business Interests.
The influence and Interests of the United
States in the islands must be increased and
not diminished. Only two courses therefore
ulent of a protectorate by the United States
and the other annexation, full and COM
Dlete. The President thinks that the latter
course, which has been adopted in the
treaty, will be highly promotiye Of the best
Interests OF the Hawaiian people and the
only one that will adequately secure the in
terests of the United States. These inter-
ests are not wholly selfish. It is essential
that none Of the other great powers should
secure these Islands Such possession would
not be consistent with our safety and the
peace Of the world. This view Of the situa-
ton is SO apparent aud conclusive that no
protest has been heard from any Govern
ment against the proceedings looking TO
annexation.
Every foreign representative al Homo
lulu promptly ACKNOWLEDGED the Provi-
sional Government, and think" says the
President, that there is general concur
renee in the opinion that the deposed Queen
ought not to be restored. Prompt action
upon the treaty is very desirable. If it
meets the approval Of the Senate peace and
good order will be secured in the islands
under existing laws until such time as Con-
gress can provide by legislation a perlna-
nent form of government for the Islands
This legislation should BE-. and l 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 liberaity and a high regard for the
rights of all the people and of all the for
eigners dOmeled there"
In the letter TO the President laying the
treaty before him, Secretary OF State Fos-
ter recapitulates the history of recent
events in the islands, leading up to the
revolution, the establishment of the Proyis-
innal Government, the appearance of the
commissioners at Washington, the negotia-
tions resulting in the preparation of a treaty
and the establishment of a proteetorate by
Minister Stevens. Secretary Foster confirms
the Presidents statement that the Teyolu-
ton was entirely unexpected so far as this
Government is concerned.
"At no time" be says, "had Stevens
been instructed in 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 commander"
In regard to a protectorate, Mr.. Foster
says: instruction has been sent tc the
Minister commencing his action in so far as
it lay within the purvew OF the standing
instructions To the legation and the naval
commanders Of the United Stases in Ha-
waiian waters, and tended to cooperate
with the administration of affairs by the
Provisional Government but disavowing
any step in excess of such Instructions
whereby the authority and power OF the
United States might appear TO have been
asserted to the impairment of the indepen-
dent sovereignty OF the Hawaiian Gov
eminent by the assumption of formal
protectorate"
Foster says the provisions of the treaty
reserve to Congress the determination of all
questions affecting the form of government
Of the annexed territory, the citizenship
and elective franchise Of the inhabitants,
and all questions relating to the economic
and political status Of the islands In con-
clusion. he says, pending negotiations, he
has received assurances from the repre-
sentatves Of the Trading powers of the
world in this city. and from our own min
listers abroad, convincing him that the in
corporation Of the Hawaiian Islands into
the Union will be regarded By these powers
with satisfaction or ready acquescence.
TREATY OF ANNEXATION.
Why 1t Was Deemed Desirable to
Take In the Islands.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 16-fhe preamble to
the treaty declares that the Government Of
the United States and the Provisional Gov