New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-13
WILL, FIGHT RESTORATION.
Continued from First Page.

Dr. Victor j. CGpr1n. a conee planter, 1or-
nerly Of Port Townsend arrived on the Arawa
speaking about the fertilization of the Castle, he
said that 1t was simply to make any attempt at
restoration an act of war. There was not much
excitement he said. in Honolulu, although of
course the one topic the political situation
The Castle was barricaded the latter part of the
week preceding the sailing Of the Arawa. Ac-
cess to the building was not denied to any one
DR. Caprin of the opinion that the anncXa-
tion feeling WAS stronger if anything.
READY FOR A CALL TO ARMS.
Minister Willis has said nothing since The
Star interview. 1t is generally understood that
a number of companies of men stand ready TO
respond 10 a call of arms at any time. Their
organization is not known publicly. and neither
is their strength. but probably all of them are
Mira Annexationists. The Provisional Govern
ment continues TO administer affairs to the gen.
era satisfaction OF all
"The Advertiser" Of November "a throws
some light the latter part of DR.. Caprin $
interview. It says: The American League is
now an established fact. with a charter from the
Government, which has caused a great deal of
talk lately to it's methods and objects. AL
though secret society, there is nothing In It's
one Of the prominent members of the League
said yesterday: We are not at all anxious to
keep any Of the proceedings of the League away
from our friends We think that the time has
officers should be made public
1.-The American League of Honolulu. as our
society is named is a secret organization with
a charter from the Government. Ii is modelled
on the same plan as the Union League Of
America which hes such an enormous member
shin. The objects briefly stated are, as we
stated in our address to Minister Willis some
DAYS ago. to bear true allegiance to the United
States. and so far as possible to advance the
interests of our native country: TO aid and pro-
tect the members of the organization; to assist
in all honorable ways the members of the organ
izatOn in obtaining employment, and to adVo-
cate the just cause of the members and others
owing allegiance to the United States Of
America The League has adopted. for the
better protection Of its members. simple ritual
and a password. Eligibility to membership is
based on citizenship of the United States and
the applicants for such membership are required
10 pass through the hands of an investigations
committee whose duty it ia to investigate the
qualifications of all candidates. including their
habits and character. The League is of course
strongly in favor Of annexation. and bending all
efforts to accomplish that end We hold regu-
lar meetings every Monday and Friday even
ing and such special meetings between as our
business calls for The officers of the League
are: President l.. 3. Murray: first vice-presi-
dent w Y. OBrien; second vice-president. A.
W. Clark; secretary and treasurer F.. i.
Severn
INiN~E MINISTER DAMoN's STATEMENT,
A general meeting Of the Executive and Adj
yisory Council was held on the afternoon OF
Thursday. November 90 Present were Ministers
Waterhouse. Allen. Emmeluth Bolte. norgan.
Brown Suhr Mott. Wilder Mendonce and Ena.
Minister of Finance Damon made the following
statement in regard TO the political situation.
and read by permission the following letter.
which he had written TO a man in San Fran
cisco. the subject:
the other side of MI Bounts mission and the
influence that he has power 10 use in the future,
1t may be Just as well that gave MN an tIe
attention and confidence That did and KNOW
ing what do know certainly DO not regret T.
There Is a good deal Of humbug In this world.
and Mr. Blount satisfied it 10 the fun extent By
working ND the idea that Mr. stevens was an
hour too soon in recognizing the Provisional
Government Columns of newspape" articles
have been written on 1t, with the result that
the American public is satisfied That ne was
not an hour too late That Is what the public
wants 10 know. Now for the other side 10
my certain knowledge he collected much SOLID
information on the subject of titles ana tenure
even SO far back and so deep as into the intri-
cacics of the Mahale award Following UP the
subject he brought to light the fact OF me
actual amount Of land awarded to the people
as compared with the amount awarded TO the
chiefs. No detail omitted Then he TOOK
preciate the franchise Following this he
studied the health problem. visiting the hospHaI
pcrsC nal,y.
izinr influences Of all creeds receiving careful
consideration. Then. coming 10 more material
interests. at his request careful and exhaustive
property, individually and collectively. who paid
taxes. and by nationallties the probable effect
c. Chinese and japanese immigration; our labor
laws and other important subjects too nurner-
Gus 10 mention to-day. VIII any sensible man
gay that they will have no bearing on our future
relations with the United states? have not
lost faith in the man. and II Is rot wise TO look
or side only Of man or woman or move
ments OF much importance To America or
Hawaii.
MINISTER wILLIS'S CONDUCT
nc Iott
and instructions are followed out we shall be
in trouble or perplexity. Did 1t ever occur to
YOU that Mr. Wills may have had instructions
10 deliver or withhold his letters Of credence to
Mr. Dole as he might find the circumstances
warranted? Occurrences have shown that he
did delay In delivery. When ne did. the act was
final as shown by his subsequent remark: My
relations with the Provisional Government are
unchanged. American diplomats abroad have
never yet carried the titles of periidy so far as
my reading OF American diplomacy goes. 1t has
proved that ii verges on the line of cultivated
honesty. Mr. Willis proved this when the ex-
Queen applied to him for protection by referring
her to the Provisional Government. and like
a gentleman offering his services as a private
citizen to secure her the required aid. and the
ex-Queen is now under the protection OF this
Government.
you WILL perhaps. ask the question: why
dwell so long on these matters can i,, only re-
that the Hawaiian question Is not being treated
lightly either here or in Washington. ! Know
you will ask more question. and that Is
What about Greshams letter? All 1t would be
safe for TO say is that the public have
answered II, and President Cleveland reserves
his opinion. The Provisional Government has
come to stay, and in the mean time Is a very
Interested observer Of President Cleveland's
opinion and the action Of Congress-
After reading the letter Mr.. Damon said:
ITO this matter we have all given great dea
of study. and while am only voicng my owr
views In the matter. feel that 1t is due to the
Advisory Council and perhaps TO those Of the
public who are interested in the situation tina
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