New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-31
THE "AvOWEDLY AMERICAN SOLUTION
DUTY OF TIE UNITED STATES TOWARD HAWAII
AFTER FORTY YEARS FRIENDSHIP.

AFTER FORTY YEARS FRIENDSHIP.
Washington Jan. 30 (speciaD.-Ir both official and
private cclcs the Hawaiian situation and probable
result of the mission Of the commissioners from that
country continue TO cngross all attention. II has
come 10 be a pretty well defined conviction That
there Is but proper and just couise for the ohu
pursue. and that Is TO accede TO the desire"
of the cnghtcncd and Interested people OF the aiauS
in one form or another. Whether the consent Of this
country shall bc in the form Of provision for "A
or whether 1t is wiser literally TO aoceue
to the commissioners appeals and annex IN" ISLANDS,
l. q ones,on in dspute Both propositions have
earnest advocates Who fortunately for the object
I'm view, concede that the other has many hieii'"'
The conviction that either protec'ora'e ""'' "
established or annexation provided for grows steaolS
as the alternative I'm both measures are rJecu
Is more clearly appreciated.
An ex member of the diplomatic corps. whose ihu
mate knowledge OF the Hawaiian question entitled
his remarks TO much consideration and respect speak
Ing today In his private capacity SAID:
I'VE do not seem TO realize how iar we nave gum
in this matter. and what our honest duty III inc cac
t. For the last forty years this Government Hi'
maintained fully and firmly, by word ana ac'' inc
advantages and necessity close relations Win
Hawaii We have success fully protested against prop
ostions and projects OF foreign countries, notably
England which embraced even remotely oppoSiloh
or injury the autonomy OF Hawaii. our "APSsi"'
have been vigorous and policy has been dchhi'e
md uniform. In addition have been SllC'T'' -
often rs We have been brought face to face WIN the
oucstion If protccoratc over lawali-and the qlrs'
ton has been presented several tmes-we have puSne'
It aside.
Unlike any other strong power on the gloD'' We
have refused TO assume this responsibility over val
uable and important group 81 Islands cohPar""N'N
pc.r our coast Why Because We sincerely de'irtu
r., COZ tho autonomy OF these Islands maintained III
this we were unique doubt, but We were Just anu
.H.o of consideration
rights and privileges Of lawaiian' and our 'oh'i''"c
and courage I'm the matter naturally won the "NP"
and admiration Of the thinking people Of that country
who are seriously interested IN her prosperity
Hawaiian neutrality has been found TO 10 impa'
,,cahlc and In their hour Of danger ana distress inc
neopc OF that country naturally turn 10 u.s. thcir uc'
and trusted friends for sympathy and support
ave have clear duty in the premises whioh oi'
nrinciple, and interests will not permit Us 10
neglect We have gone too far. We cannot sHofu
10 rcpe the present friendly advances from ha"h'
10 uc do 80 we shall drive her into the graSpine arm
., England or some other foreign power "h"'
,oucv l. inmIcal To the best interests 81 Hawaii ana
america recall the words Of Mr. Balh"s ni'p'''H
o., Minister Comfy In Isl bearing on thlN ""iy',, "
And n, MIR Blaine said. Through any cause. IN,
maintcuoncc OF n, -itipn Of neutrality should De- i"uuu
~, Io,r,ii imnrurIic,ho this Government Wouln '"U
unbrslintincv meet the altered situation ny N'rh"s III
rnu.,.Iiv American solution for IA" grave Issue pr,
| .nntcd' The altered situation mas ar''ii. ~ wa
itcd HAWAIIAN representative ar, kn"cNns ~ "ni
| a,,,rs for admission part Of the BODY p,Illi
Will the 'avow"dlv American solution I" INC s'"''
| Issues be applied !!