The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-10
And Declares that Uncle Sam Will Protect
Life and Property on the Islands Pend
ing Negotiations for Annexation.
Blue Jackets from the Cruiser Boston
Placed on Guard atAliOulani Hall.
All the People, Except Few Soreheads,
Pleased with the Minister'S Action-Views
of Secretary Foster and Others.
UNDER THE EAGLES WINGS.


expected steamer Australia has arrived
here from Honolulu with the news that
Minister Stevens had established q pro-
tectorate over che Hawaiian Islands. The
act was executed at 8 O'clock on the morn
ing OF the 1st inst, when the stars and
stripes were raised over Aliuolani Hall and
the minister issued the following procla-
nation, which was published officially
Feb. l:
To the Hawaiian Peoples.
at the request of the provisional government
OF the Hawaiian islands, hereby, in the name
of the United States of America, assume prOtec-
ton of the Hawaiian islands for the protection
OF the life and property, and occupation of pnb-
lie buildings and Hawaiian SOIL so far as may be
necessary for the purpose specified, but not in
terfering with the administration Of public af-
fairs by the provisional government. This ac-
ton is taken pending and subject to negotiations
at Washington. JOHN L. STEVENS.
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary of the United States.
Approved and executed By G. c. Waltse, cap
tain U. s. N, commanding the United States
steamer Boston.
Portugal. England and Japan have recog-
nized the new government which COM
pletes the complement Of the foreign pow
ers. The British minister's letter to the
provisional government recognizing the
new regime is substantially as follows
HONOLULU, Jan. 10.
Conference.-The receipt OF your commupica-
ton OF the 18th instant is acknowledged. to-
gether with copy of the proclamation. inform
ing me that for the reasons set forth in the said
proclamation the Hawaiian monarchy has been
abrogated and provisional government estab-
lished, and whereby you ask me to recognize the
said provisional government on behalf of her
Britanic Majestys government as the existing
de facto government. and to afford it the moral
support of my government In reply L beg to
say that recognize the said provisional gov
ernment as the existing de fscto government
pending instructions from my government I
am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
JAMES II. WODEHOUSE.
Why the Stars and Stripes Were Raised
HONOLULU, Feb. 1.ASince the coming
into over of the new provisional govern
ment matters have been going on very
quietly, the Hawaiians willingly acqui-
escing In the desire to await the decision of
the United States government The lndi-
cations to-day, however. are that there is
dlssension existing among the members
of the executive council of the new govern
ment. and 1t is believed that q request has
been made to the American minister to
take full control, pending the decision of
the United States. Martial law still ex.
lists. and. although there are no hardships
reported. yet the people. both native and
foreign, chafe under the situation. No ar
rests whatever have been made, and only
for the continued presence of armed men in
the streets, the usual quiet prevails. The
Boston's marines and sailors are paraded
through the streets several times daily, but
no open adverse comment Is made regard
ing their presence.
At $50 O'Clock, this morning. rumOrs were
flying about the streets to the effect that
the American flag was to be placed over the
government building at 8 o'clock. The de-
parture of the BOstOn's men from their
armory, at S:45, lent color to the report. and
at 9 the fact was accom- plished. the Stars
and Stripes being placed over the govern
ment building. everything as the steamer
leaves, is quiet. and there are no indica-
new protectorate. Messrs. Neuman and
Prince David 60 forward, ostenslbly TO
Washington, on this steamer. TO present
the Hawaiian side of the question.
The following from the Honolulu Com
merciai Advertiser, printed at 10 A. NJ, Feb.
/. describes the hag-ralsinR incident and
the events Leading TO 1t: This morning, OF
9 a. NJ. the flag of the United States OF
America was raised over Alioulanl Hall.
The provisional government after mature
dellberatIon on the situation for some days,
reached the conclusion that the step which
has now been taken was rendered neces-
sary by circumstances. Incessant agita-
tion on the part of certain whites of a class
who have always been the curse of this
country, coupled with the efforts of one
English and one or two native news
papers to dscredit the government TO
block its efforts toward the adjustment {
of order, ana in general to bring 1t into dis
respect and contempt, have been the chief
agencies in spreading through the town q
feeling of uneasinees and dlsquietude. Ii
was thought wise therefore. to secure tho
direct assistance of the United States gov
ernment in the preservation OF property
and maintenance of order. At $3.50 \. NJ.
Captain Waltse arrived at the government
buildings and q few moments later bat
talon from the cruiser Boston, under
Lieutenant SwiDburre. marched up the
streets. entered the grounds and drew mp
in front of the building. Detachments
from three volunteer companies. A. Is and
C., were drawn mp in line under the COM
mand OF their respective captains Zigler:
Gum and Canara. Lieutenant Rush read
in loud voice the proelama, ma,
tioh iocuCU w Oho al -
gwen above and. .puDctuallv at
o'clock, amid the breathless expectancy OF
all present. the flag. saluted by the troops
and by the cannon of the Boston, was
| raised above the tower of AliOulani Hall.
| The raising of the flag. of course. does not
| indicate cession to the United States. The
| Hawaiian flag still floats in the yard. The
palace barracks, police station. custom
| house. etc., remain In the hands of the gov
ernment. which will be administered as
| usual. The volunteers. with supplies OF
| arms and ammunition, Will be withdrawn
| from Alioulani Hall. and. until definite in.
| telligence arrives from the United States.
| the hall will be guarded by detachment
| of marines from the Boston. The event OF
| this morning is hailed with Joy through.
| out the community. 1t will bring about
| peace and prosperity. and will please all
except those who do not want HawalI to
| enjoy these or any other blessings. 1t ie
| not the act of aggression. but of friendli'
| ness done at the instance OF the Hawaiian
| government. May this friendIiness result,
| in union which shall endure forever"
LAWS OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT.
The provisional government has been
busy since its inception. The executive
and advisory councils forming the Legisla
ture have held daily sessions to pass such
acts as were deemed Immediately needful
One Of the earliest acts was the repeal OF
the lottery-franchise act Another provided
the following form of oath for all residents