The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-27
Minister to Hawaii, at his residence. Mr..
L.. .all

Il cannot disclose the nature OF any in
structions I may have received from Wash
ington, or may have brought with me, nor
can I say whether have sent any reports to
Washington. Many statements are reported
here purporting 70 come from me. but they
are not true. This. however, did: When [
arrived here I found the town in n state Of
great excitement, many young men, clerks
and others not accustomed to it, were stand
ing guard nightly with arms. In order to
relieve this tension, I notified all parties that
during this period OF waiting I would allow
no rioting or bloodshed. II any such at
tempts were made would land the troops
from the United States war vessels and sup
press rloting promptly
81 suppose the British Minister could CO.
operate with you IN such neasuresE sug-
gested the correspondent.
II have had no conference with the Britlsh
Minister on this or any other subject.
Mr.. Willis denied saying in a speech that
he would like to see Hawaii under American
protection.
The war vessels now in the haroor of Homo
lulu are the Philadelphia and the Adams OF
the American Navy, and the British ship
Champion, Captain Rookie. and the japanese
vessel Naniwa, which arrived December 2.
from Victoria to relieve the Champion.
Careful discipline is maintained among the
regular troops OF the Provisional army in
Honolulu. The picket detachments are kept
ut the palace, under Colonel Soper's per-
sonal command. Across the street, at the
old Government buildings, are sixty-seven
more, and the remainder are scattered about
the city At both the old and new Govern
ment buildings are perfectly equipped bar
racks for the troops.
The supplies of ammunition and weapons
are abundant. and are Of the most improved
kind. The uniform worn by the soldiers is
similar to that of the United States Army.
In fact, the Provisional Government initiates
the United States as closely as it can in all
things.
The maintenance OF this army is provinga
heavy burden upon the Provisional Govern
ment. President Dole told the correspon-
dent that it was their chief expense. The
soldiers receive $40 month and their keep.
There is some talk at Honolulu to the effect
that in case the United States does not put
the Queen on the throne and protect her
there the members of the Provisional Gov
eminent will be picked off by secret marks
men.
Paul Neumann, Attorney-General under
the Queen. and one of her most faithful ad-
herents, says it will be done.
sIt Is mistake" said he. "to assume that
the Hawaiians will not fight, They sympa-
thize very strongly with the Queen, and they
will adopt this method OF making war upon
her enemies. So long as the American ma
rines are in the harbor, ready to interfere, I
donot anticipate trouble, but If they are
drawn off, think it will come"
The members of the Provisional Govern
ment say they do not fear being shot. Ger
tainly their actions do not indicate fear Of
bullets. After the mass meeting at the bar
racks Mr.. Dole walked quietly home alone
and in the dark.
You can engage the Provisional President
OF Hawaii in conversation almost any day ar
the corner drug store, or walk down the
street with him when he is on his way to this
butchers to buy his steaks and chops.