New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-12
NO NEWS OF THE TREATY.
OFFICE. sEEKERs MONOPOLIZE THE PRESI-
DENTS TIME.

SECRETARY GRESHAM WILL NOT TALK on THE
sUBJECr-MEssRs. CASTLE AND THuRsToN
STRONGLY OPPOSE PRoTECToRATE.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
Washington, March 1.-THE most careful inquiry
fails to elicit any definite information as to what
President Cleveland intends 10 do about the Hawaiian
treaty OF annexation. IT is probable that the Pres
dent has not formed any definite opinion OF his own
and II Is certain that II he has, he has carefully
avoided expressing It, II seems unlikely that this
any other important subject will be considered al
present. Democratic or'ccseekers monopolze the
attention Of both the President and Secretary Gresham
Just now and little opportunity presents itself
Tor the consideration Of the conditions and reasons
which led President Harrison 10 send the Foster
treaty to the Senate.
An expression OF his views on the Hawaiian treaty
was invited from Secretary Gresham to-day. but ne
declined to talk about the matter saying that the
proposed change OF political relations between this
country and Hawaii was subject for careful con-
sdeation and that In due consideration would
be given to it, The Secretarys reply was Thoroughly
diplomatic and, as Is the case with such answers OF
little no significance. That Secretary Gresham
fav0rs the annexation there is no doubt, and 1t Is
assumed that when President Cleveland begins the
consideration of the treaty Secretary Gresham Will
urge annexation. Friends of the President say that
the question Of Hawaiian annexation was precipitated
upon the Administration without Its having fun
opportunity OF considering the subject and that
while the President is probably not hostile to the gen
era principle OF annexation, he purposes committing
himself 10 policy Of such magnitude without going
very thoroughly into the conditions and facts bearing
upon it. These friends Of the President seem to
think that 1t is not his intention permanently to
withdraw the treaty and stop further negotiations
looking t. close relations with Hawaii
The remark Of prominent Republican Senator
published In the press dispatches to-day. that 1t
tain the will OF the Hawaans expressed by
plebiscite, probably gave rise to revival OF the
question OF establishing protectorate over the
Islands. Whatever the cause. the fact remains that
the advisabty OF establishing protectorate over the
islands Is being seriously considered by many per
sons who have watched the progress Of Hawaiian
affairs since the arrival Of the commissioners in this
country. Speaking on this subject, Mr.. Castle one
Of the commissioners said to-day:
IL regret very much to hear that prOtectorate
over tie Hawaiian Islands is suggested In place OF
annexation. A protectorate IS not what the Islands
ask for desire. II IS doubtful in my mind
whether some who talk about protectorate under
stand the full significance OF the term. When Mr..
Stevens caused the United States flag to be raised
In Honolulu he did not establish a protectorate; lie
simply extended the protection OF the flag TO the
Government Of the islands. without thereby assuming
the obligations OF protectorate.
at protectorate Is 10 be the future form Of
government Tor Hawaii what does the lnlted states
propose protect7 The Provisional Government, the
ex-Queen Lluokalani and her Englisl. hackers The
monarchy Is at an end. A large and the most in
nuential portion Of the people will consent to
its restoration except by force. The Provisional Gov
eminent is amply able TO and will sustain ITSELF 1t
represents the all but unanimous voice OF the con-
sentative portion Of the population in asking for an
nexation to the United States. II the monarchy Is TO
be restored it must be with force Does the United
States propose begin the restoration Of corrupt and
inefficient monachs deposed by the people for bad
government, and attempt to subvert popular rights
If 1t does 1t will be most extraordinary departure
for free people TO take II. however. any such
proposition Is entertained, whom does the United
states propose enthronethe exQueen or kainlani-
before establishing this protectorate! The people OF
the islands would say. II they were compelled TO
yield to the superior force Of the United states: we
have ended the monarchical system. 1t has proved
Incapable Of afording good government 1t Is behind
tho times. IT is impossible longer for the inelieehce
and enlightenment OF the nineteenth century 10 en-
dure the msrue. ignorance and despotism winch nave
heretofore existed In the Islands!
Mr. Thurston. chairman OF the Hawaiian Commits
xon was asked what he thought OF the proposition
advanced by that the United states can gam
all it wants at Hawaii by means OF pro'ec'ora'e
and thereby avoid the responsibility OF the ln'erhal
government OF the islands. the Jealousy OF foreign
nations and expense Of terrifying Naval station
which would be incident to annexation
SWhat do I think OF II ?" replied Mr.. Thurston'
why think the advocates OF such proposition nave
not thought out what 1t means. know 'ha' II i
claimed that annexation would excite the jealousy OF
foreign nations and international friction whe
an American protectorate would not have such all
effect but believe that the logical consequences OF
annexation or a proecOrate would be the eAac, oP
posite Of that claimed for this reason: III HAWAII
annexed II then becomes integral part oil the UNI ed
states and is removed from international politics.
ritn-y W
a source Of International complication than Is Texas
mr. Florida IT, on the other hand the United states
having the opportunity to acquire sovereignty over
the Islands, fails to do so, the ultimate disposition OF
the sovereignty remains open question, with all
the possibility and probability Of intrigue and develop
menf of foreign interests which the United States
would have no control over. ,.4n osouoa - tho
United states for annexation, not for PTotectora,e
The Intelligence ard property Of the Islands earnestly
ash hawaii is distinct and Independent sovereignty,
A. free to act any such government on tne sioo
tor annexation simply continue TO remain dis-
unct, Independent sovereignty. 49,. ,,,r r,o,n.
tain itself II NAV be necessary for us TO appeal 70
England for annexation such thing can De
sccsnt our Offer but II she does refuse she certainly
cannot with any propiicty or show o, Justice. pro
test against the annexation OF the lsiahuS p' any
HOW ANNEXATION WILL AID SPRECKELS.
BY BUYING FOUR BIG STEAMERS NOW AND
REGISTERING THEM IN HAWAII HE
WOULD MAKE 100000.
fan Francisco March IL (Speca,l.-Onc Of the plans
which Hawaiian annexation Is expected to MAKE III
cratiye is gigantic deal by which Claus sprccKes'
the sugar and steamship millionaire. proposes to put
four foreign built under the American nag.
spreckels has four steamers on his Australian and
Honolulu mail and passenger lines. Or these, the
Alameda and Mnrposa were built by the Cramps.
IN. Australian was bought In England, but has had
repoirs costing $2JO,OOO made on her here, and
under the old law was thus entitled to American regis
try. The fourth vessel the Monowa Is chartered
nom the New-zeaand Navigation Company. and flies
-. flags of England and Hawaii. Mr.. Spreckes