The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-22
AnnsIatlenlsts viii Go Down Before
Accepting Monarchy.
HAWAIIAN CRISIS NEAR AT HAND.
Decision OF Unitcd States Awaited with
Anxiety-But Any Attempt to the Res
w toraiion VIII he Met by Bioodshed-
Disquicting Rumors.

tne Onlteu StateS WAS Dy u sdliiuB NtcSci
which arrived Dec. IL. The barkentine
George Perkins brought the text of ex-
Queen Liliuokalanis statement as given
to Commissioner Blount Prominent
royalists, among whom were ex-Marshal
Wilson, admitted at once that the state
ment by the ex-queen was virtually cor
rect, and set forth In succinct manner
the claims relied upon by the ex-q1een's
party.
Interviews held with leading annexa-
tionists showed the effect of the adj
missions. They hold that the ex-queen in
admitting she had prepared new consti-
tuition which she was ready to force upon
the foreigners had admitted the ground
work upon which the revolution of last
January was based.
AT the present writing the political
situation at Honolulu is in a state Of
abeyance awaiting the news expected to
arrive by the steamer Alameda due on the
2lst inst In the meantime the provisional
government is carrying out the plans OF
defense already reported.
Royalists' Hopes.
Conversations with the leading royalists
develop the belief that President Cleve-
of restoration. They admit that the en-
tire dependence of their cause rests now
upon the firmness displayed by Mr. Cleve-
land. They admit that without the armed
support of the United States they have no
hopes of re-establishing the monarchy,
and that without foreign aid they have
no hope of overthrowing the provisional
government.
Minister Willis has absolutely nothing
to say on the situation beyond reitera-
tion that he is awaiting further instruc-
tions from Washington, which have been
made necessary by certain contingencies
which have arisen since his arrival. What
these contingencies are no man knows
officially.
The royalists claim th at If congress re-
fuses to settle the matter in favor of the
ex-queen, as proposed by Mr.. Cleveland,
the Hawaiias affair is liable Mt any mo-
ment to assume international proportions,
and hint that both England and Japan
will take hand, but little credence is
given to this view.
All efforts to find out the position to be
taken by the British in case trouble occurs
have thus far failed. Everybody con-
nected with the British legation is omin-
ously silent.
Liiiuokaianps Plans.
Inquiry into the ex-queen's policy in
the case of her restoration is outlined by
several of her leading politicians to be
one in which general amnesty will be
granted to her opponents, with few eI-
ceptions. These exceptions were learned
to be President Dole, Minister Thurston,
Attorney General Smith and Chief Justice
Judd of the supreme court.
The annexationists claim that the ex-
queen will never have chance to display
either her good will or hatred against
these men or any others SO long as there is
an American alive in Hawaii.
President Dole expressed the hope that
the congress of the United States would
aid Hawaii in reaching her ultimate
destiny, from which he believed neither
diplomatic intrigue nor force could long
deter her. and affirmed that he firmly be-
lieved such steps would be taken on the
opening Of that body as would do away
with the necessity of the provisional gov
ernment meeting the proposed policy Of
the restoration with force, which must
certainly result il the Cleveland admins
tration attempts to again saddle a
native monarchy upon the white popula.
tion of Hawaii.
"A
the establishment of a commonwealth in
Hawaii, in case the present government
is left upon it's own resources seems TO be
taking deep root. In case such plan
should materialize in the future the
American model win probably be brought
forward.
At O'Clock this morning the United
States revenue cutter Corwin arrived un-
expectedly in the harbor. An officer at once
came ashore and went to the American
legation, where he remained closeted with
Minister Willis for over an hour 1t is
learned positively that he delivered ex-
tensive dispatches from Washington at
the legation.
Provisional Men Prepared.
This morning at 8 o'clock The Associ-
ated Press reporter called at the executive
building and found all the ministers, in
cluding President Dole. in their offices.
Interviews with the cabinet show that the
government interprets President Cleve-
lands message to congress, which The Star
published in an extra, this morning. TO
mean IL will restore the ex-queen peace
fully, il possible, and in case find this
cannot be done, will refer the matter to
congress for settlement"
President Dole assured the reporter tha.
In case Minister Willis made any ad-
vances looking towards restoration, this
government wished il announced In the
most public manner that such negotia-
tions would make no headway here, and
IL pushed up would be absolutely rejected
by the provisional government.
"The provisional government" said
President Dole, "has arranged every de-
tail for protecting life and property and IL
also well prepared 20 resist, with force,
any attempt at overthrow by external
ministers Yes, you can say II the worst
comes, we will make stubborn resist
ance.n
The stca r1or Mariposa was announced TO
sail Mt 3 y. IN. Inquiries at the Office were
answered that the company had delayed
the steamer for the purpose Of furnishing
the latest news 10 the Limited Statos.--
A session OF the executive council nd
journed at 3 p. m. after considering the
situation aud discussing further plans oi
defense in case Of unfriendly action by
Willis "A 3 o'clock no communication