The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-09
WILLIS INSTRUCTIONS.
1t Is Believed That They Have
Been Oountermanded.
PRESIDENT DoLE's FIRM STAND.

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The President of Hawairs Provisional
Governments viii Resist Any Inter
ference Other Than That of the United
States, and VIII Keep Liliuoltalanl Out.
WARRINGTON, Dec. e.-The impression
smong leading Democrats in congress il
that Mr., Cleveland is going to take back
track IN the Hawaiian affair, and that his
object in dispatching special messenger
on the revenue cutter Corwin to Honolulu
was to countermand his instructions tc
Minister Willis II 1t should not be too late
1t is known here that Minister Thurs
ton, Immediately after he had read Secre
tary Greshams letter to the president
sent word to President Dole exhortinp
him to stand firm and to yield to nothing
but actual force. This proves to have
been President Dole's attitude before ht
had heard from Minister Thurston
Friends of the provisional government
feel confident that he has been firmly en-
trenched in his determination by what he
has heard from Minister Thurston, and II
view of tho latest developments ls to tn,
Administrations policy It seems alto
gether unlikely that the provisional gov
eminent has been disturbed in Its hold OF
the Hawaiian government. In view o
the authoritative statement that the ad
ministratlon has no intention of using
force 1t may be concluded that thu
chances that the queen will yet be re
stored are small.
1t Is likely to be several days before thu
whole history OF the Hawaiian matter il
laid before the senate. The exhibit to b,
offered to the senate will be complete.
Before leaving Washington Ministe
Thurston told some of the friends of th'
provisional government that plan of at
ton had been agreed upon by That govern
ment, and would be carried ont. The pro
visional government has |, 100 men undo
arms who are ready to respond Mt the sig
nal of the bell The provisional govern
ment will remain until its members ar
arrested and taken ont. 1t will resist in
terferonce by any other than the armel
force of the United States. 1t Will not al
low the supporters of the queen TO entel
the palace or disturb the peace of Homo
lulu. 1t is also positively asserted tina
Mr.. Thurston is going to Honolulu.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. a.-The schooue
Transit, from Honolulu Nov 10, bring
these advices from the Associated Pres
correspondent;
During the afternoon the Alarmed,
smiled Minister Willis made statement
virtually as already published, that moth
ing definite would be done here until h.
had received reply to dispatches sent I.
Washington by the Alameda. This state
ment was published ia The Star. Yester
day The Bulletin published letter iron
Minister Willis, i'll which lie said Ii
wished his remarks in The Star to appl,
to the entire press of Honolulu.
The stand taken by Minister Willis ii
his interview with The Star, which wa
revised in proof by him before publication
caused considerable anxiety in govern
ment circles owing to the iu,imation tina
any breach of the peace would be pun
ished by the American minister.
On the morning of the 18th, tho day at
ter the Alameda left, President Dol
called upon Minister Willis to learn how
far the authority of the United States wa
expected to be carried i'll case of an emer
gency. Upon his return it was Learned
that the provisional government was full,
satisfied with the explanation and limita
tions made by Minister Willis. 1t is tn
general opinion that the original Language,
used by the United States minister con
yeyed more than he intended it should.
1t isunderstood that President Dole YER
clearly informed the minister that tn
provisional government commanded tn
situation and would require no aid from
the United States unless it WINS called for
The president assured the minister tina
any breach of the peace which might oc
cur would be speedily dealt with by tn,
Hawaiian government. The prov isiona
government received assurances on I'll,
points mentioned, which We're perfect,
satisfactory. 1t is understood that Minis
ter Willis said he would stand back of tn,
present government until the present dit
hculty was settled.
The tension in political matters since
the departure of the Alameda has oni
partially relaxed Minister Willis state
he made the public statement that mott
ing would be done to ease matters down
as he believed a crisis was approaching
His remedy worked for few hours. bu
it now appears he has divulged just enough
TO stimulate speculation, and both side
interpret his explanation favorably, whicl
in the end will doubtless add fuel to the
political fire.
The theory of restoration will not be be
lieved here until the last moment Should
it then prove true serious trouble vii
likely follow. This much Is admitted BY
the clenrest heads on both sides
From source almost In touch with the
American legation it is learned that tn.
contingency which has caused delay in
Hawaiian affairs until Washington /,
heard from is the fact that the provisional
government aud resident Americans
would openly resist either compromise OF
restoration. In conversation with The
Associated Press reporter yesterday Min.
lister Willis said he was confident thai
legislation favorable to the Hawaiian
plans would shortly take place in the