Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-13
AFFAIRS AT HONOLULU.
Commissioners Blount Popular with the
Na.Ivss-A Republic Suggested.

Honolulu, May l2-The Hawaiian re-
public proposition has not been materially
promoted during the past week Tne pro-
jectors say they have concluded II Is best 10
wait and see what the United States In
tends TO do. The Spreckels boom Tor
Republic has also apparently come 10 q
stsndstill. A meeting OF planters was he'd
April %, at which Spreckels explained his
idea, and offered for adoption communlcs-
ton TO President Cleveland, opposing an
nexation because Of the difficulties itwould
place in the way Of obtaining cheap LABOR
necessary 10 plantation work.
The communication was referred 10
committee and at a meeting on April % was
shelved. Some of the planters present de-
clared themselves ready 10 concede any
thing 10 secure annexation. convention
of the Hawaiian Patriotic League, which
was probably the first of the kind ever held
in the islands, assembled May l, there
being about so delegates present from all
the islands.
The object of the convention was to
frame memorial to Commissioner Blount
which would be expressive OF the natives
wishes in the matter of government. The
president made patriotic speech In sug-
port of his country and in favor OF annex
alton. Petitions from country districts
for the perpetuation Of the monarchy, OPP
posing annexation, for the perpetuation OF
independence and TO continue the Hawaiian
flag as the flag of Hawaii, were presented
and a committee was appointed to draw
up, in secret session, resolution TO the
United States Commissioner.
The memorial was presented TO MIR.
Blount May 3. The advisory council head
ed by Vice President Damon also called
on Mr. Blount few days ago. Replying
to their address he said:
"I came here 10 examine into the state
of the country and must therefore con-
fine myself 10 my duties. / have
of necessity interviewed great
many people and have accumulated
large quantity OF meterlal, out as
vet | have not gone very deep into the
statistics and figures connected with the
islands. This, however, l intend TO ac-
complsh later on. The shortness OF time
at nv disposal has necessitated my meet
ing individuals as can arrange for them.
In other words. | must husband my time
and condense my work"
The natives OF the other islands are ex-
ceedingly desirous that the Commissioner
should pay them visit. and II is not to De
questioned that his reception would ex-
ceed that given any parsonage except the
Queen. Commissioner Blount at different
times has expressed different IDEAS as 10
the trip. The provisional government be-
lieves itself strong enough to quell any in
ternal disturbance and maintain Itself In
authority. The Minister Of Finance states
that means for carrying on the government
are ample.
The annexation sentiment is quietly
STRENGTHENING but the delay in the settle
ment of the question is having telling eff
feet on business in dissipating any desire
to expend or invest capital. British Min
lister Woodhouse has written his govern
ment asking that the cruiser Hacinthe re-
main on this station until the pending poll
tical troubles are settled. The United
States ship Adams arrived April 26th and
the Mohican started home. Admiral
Skerrett transferred his flag TO the Boston
May /. The Mohican was saluted as she
passed out by all the cruisers in port ex-
cept the Japanese cruiser Nanawaio.