The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-12-22
HAwAIIANs READY FOR BATTLE.
Will Die, II Need BE, In Defense Of
Their Liberty.


HONOLULU, Dec. 14-At a. m the reve-
nue. cutter Corwin arrived unexpectedly in
the harbor. Capt. Munger Immediately
came ashore and repaired to the United
States legation. where he delivered execu-
tive dispatches to Minister Willis.
President Dole assured the Associated
Press at 1879 a. m. today that in case
Minister Willis made any advances, either
before or after the sailing of the Mariposa,
looking toward restoration, the govern
ment wished II announced in the most pub
lie manner that such negotiations would
make no Roadway here, and if pushed
would be absolutely rejected by the pro-
yisional government. The provisional
government" said President Dole. .has
arranged every detail for protecting life
and property and is also well prepared 10
resist with force the overthrow Of the nro-
yisional government ii attempted by ex-
ternal means. Yes, you can say that if
the worst comes We will make stubborn
resistance and you know es we'll as we do
that il will be hard fight" At IL n. m.
the cabinet went into session to consider
the political situation. At $50 O'Clock
this afternoon regular session of the en-
ecutve and advisory councils was held
with open doors. This question was asked
by Cecil Brown OF the president: Has the
government received any advices or dis
patches by the Corsin?" at has not. 4"
replied President Dole. "Has the govern
ment received any official communica.
ton, continued Mr.. Brown, from the
American minister since the arrival of the
Corwia p President Dole replied: ut
has not
A visit 10 the United States steamer
Philadelphia ut ii a. IN. this morning
showed everything quiet aboard. Ii way
learned, however. that the clnher dis
patches sen, by the Washington CITY gov
ernment TO Minister Willis had been sent
aboard the Philadelphia 10 be Translated
and that they we're returned 10 the Amer
lean legation by ships boa. leaving at
noon. Il "a believed that the DELAY in
Minister Willis communicating with the
provisional government has been due TO
tae delay caused in getting Clegeland's
dispatches translated.
Ia an interview with the marshal at3n.
IN. Il waS learned that several prominent
Roya!ists considered that the situation
here was growing too hot for them. and
that II IL continued they proposed TO leave
tie islands
The councils adjourned at y. m. after
considering The situation and disc using
further ptsGs OF defense in case Of TN
friendly action by Wins. At ; O'Clock
% communication had been received BIZ
the cahlne; from Minister Willis.
Late taas afternoon visit 20 the exeeu-
tive building showed an active state Of
preparation, and the officers expressed
themselves as ready for the unexpecset.
should i. happen. The Rovalists are IN
easy ~ the pro=recs. and the annexation
ISIS dec4aFs that II they are faxed TO 20
aesn u SlI &c witn colors diving and
amid The ponp ana circumstances" of
actual VA.
BE vary latest ORDER which has been Is
sued has besn 10 the citizens reserve guard
10 - on sac alert Al p. ~. this Afee--
noon Admiral Irwin and staff eailes. az the
American legation. British Minister MAJ
ho4ehoase Is reported u have visited :he
Champion twice daring the day. This in
formation IS thought "a - correct
Prominent RorAllsts say tire Queens
statement made TO Bioun. a reliable ana
sets forth IL $ sacc4ncG manner ths claims
q TIE Reyslists. II is generally under
stood that tae ex-9Geen's policy, shoula
sc - restored. woald Re one OF general
amnesty. VITA the exception Of a few naea
- Ife Bead Of the provisional government.
4ae annexsisoalst& claim THAI she sx.
s->ea all aeyss have a chance 10 e.sp.ay