The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-10
IIAWAITU UNDER OURFLAG
MINISTER STEVENS ASSUMES a
PROTECTORATE.

The Am erican RAG RAISED over the
Government Bulding-No Disturb
ences on the IsIauds-Later Advices
for the Commissioners Now In
Route From San Franc SEQ to Wash
i-gsou.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.-The most i'm
portant news brought by the steamer Aus
tralia, which arrived from Honolulu last
night. is that United States Minister Ste
vens had established protectorate over the
Islands, acknowledged at o'clock on the
morning of Feb. /, when the stars and
stripes we're raised over Aliluolsni hall, and
Minister Stevens issued the following proc
lamation:
Tie Hd,U1iidn People:
At the request of the provisional government
of the Hawaiian Islands, l hereby, in the name
of the United States of America, assume pro-
lection of the Hawaiian Islands for the protec-
ton Of life and property and occupation of the
public buildings on Hawaiian soil as far as may
be necessary for the purpose specified, but not
interfering with the administration Of public
affairs by the provisional government. This
action is taken pending and subject TO the nego-
tiationS at Washington. JOHN L. STEVENS.
Envoy Extraordinary, Minister Plenipotentiary
of the United States United States Legation.
Feb I, 1898.
approved and executed bye. c. wntse, cap
tain United States navy commanding United
states steamship Boston.
COMMENTS OF TIE LOCAL PAPER.
The Advertiser says regarding Minister
Stevens proclamation that the action is
principally due to incessant agitation on the
part Of certain whites, who have always
been the curse Of the country, coupled with
English ana native newspaper efforts to dis
credit aud block the new government. These
agencies spread through the town feeling
of uUeasiness and distrust. The provisional
government concluded that some positive
step was necessary, and il would be wisest
TO call on the United States for
direct assistance. The Advertiser oontinu-
ing says: 'At $50 O'Clock a. m. on Feb.
the Boston's battalion landed under Lieu
tenant Commander Swinburn, and we're sent
up to theg government building Detachments
from the volunteer companies of the pro-
visional government were also drawn up.
Lieut.. Rush read Minister Stevens procla-
NATION and on the stroke of the star
spangled banner futtered up the staff on
the tower. The flag was saluted by the
troops and marines and the heavy guns OF
the Boston, aud Hawaii was under Uncle
Sans wing for the time being at least.
''The Hawaiian flag still flies In the palace
court yard. The palace, barracks, police
station, custom house, ETC., remain in pos
session OF the provisional government,
which will administer public business as
usual. Arms and ammunition will be with
drawn from Aliuolnia hall, which, until
definite intelligence arrives from the United
States will be guarded by detachment
from the Boston. The event of this morn
ing is hailed with Joy throughout the com-
munity. 1t will bring about peace and
prosperity, and will please all except those
who do not want Hawaii to enjoy these or
any other blessings. 1t is not an act of ag-
gression, but of frlendliness, done at the in
stance of the Hawaiian government. May
this friendlness result in q union which
shall endure for ever.n
Among the passengers on the Australia
from Honolulu were Paul Newman, the
dsposed queens attorney, and Prince Ka-
wananakoW, on their way to Washington
to present the queens case.
A PROCLAMATION ISSUED.
President Sanford B. Dole, on Jan. 90
issued a proclamation announcing that all
the powers, duties, ETC., required of sover-
eigns of the Hawaiian kingdom should be
hereafter vested in aud performed by the
president OF the provisional government,
and that the executive council would per-
form the duties OF the cabinet Another
proclamation announced that if any person,
recruit, soldier or sailor within the
Hawaiian islands engaged in armed hos
tility against the government, OF acts in
any other reasonable manner, he shall be
punished by fine and imprisonment, not
less than six months, nor more than six
years. The proclamation also demanded
that all persons in the employ of the gov
ernment take the oath OF allegiance within
twenty days.
AT meeting Of the executive and ad =
visorY councils Jan. % it was decided to
organize national guard of four COM
panies. w. g. Ashley was appointed mar
shall and j. H. Soper commander Of the
fnFaoa NTH h. IL rnF oil SaI
law still continues at Honolulu, but the
hours have been lessened. Its proclamation
resulted in the maintenance Of complete
order and effused a feeling Of security
throughout the community. The provisional
. governments volunteer army is in
Scr99asing vislbly. The legislative
government building have been converted
into barracks for the men. James r.
Castle has been appointed secretary OF the
exeeutiveand advisory councils Of the new
. regime. g
. : A 1sPATcH FROM STEVENS.
NAsGTyE%yN, Feb. 9.-Late tonight
SseyetsEy tate Foster received the fol-
loStRg 81 from Minister Stevens;
- tFsss%gs Honolulu, Feb. 1.
- %SF SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Feb. Q.
4o1Fe AecrBtayH 0k State!
4 TfA NrovisionaT government of Hawaii is
FalnSpG xild7YeI and respect Everything is
1Eu1ety - annexation sentiment is increasing.
3Is.deA%nonHrchy and opposition to annexa-
rssW4s supported chiefly by the lottery and
Opium ring, To-day at a. M, in accordance
withthe request of the provisional government
or Hawaii / have placed the government Of
Hawaii under United States protection during
the negotiations now interfering with the exc
cution OF public affairs Dispatches by mail
with full details. STEVENS.
FOSTERS COMMENTS.
Speaking Of the dispatch and the develop
ments OF the day in the Hawaiian situation
secreLary Foster said the action of
Minister Stevens in declaring the Hawaiian
Islands under the protectorate OF the United
States was taken without instructions from
the department OF state. In fact,
the movement Of the change
OF government was unexpected
and had not been anticipated by iussruc-
tions from Washington Minister Stevens
mad, therefore, been compelled to act inde-
pendently and upon his best judg-
ment as the emergencies had arisen. The
only instructions given by the department.
was telegram of Jan. 2S, already pub
hshed, approving Stevens recognition OF
the provisional government, an act on his
part which had been followed by all other
foreign representatives in Honolulu. He
had been further instructed TO protect
American citizens and property.
THE AMERICAN INTERESTS.
Secretary Foster stated that American