The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
IN POSSESSION
Stevens Holds the
Kingdom.
THE QUEEN SUBMITS.
Some Slight Changes in
the Status.
NO SERIOUS OPPOSITION.
Everybody Now Is Waiting for
Annexation.
THE ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIA
All of the Powers Have Recognized
the Provisional Government, and
Peace Reigns.
THE ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIA

The steamship Australia arrived from
Honolulu at o'clock this morning and
anchored in the stream of Alcatraz.
The news she brings Is of the highest i'm
portance.
On Wednesday morning "wednesday.
February Il. the Commercial Advertiser an
nounced the following:
This morning at o'clock the flag Of the
United States of America was raised over
Alliolani Hale. The Provisional Govern
ment. after mature deliberation on the situa-
ton for some days, reached the conclusion
that the step which has now been taken was
rendered necessary by the circumstances.
The lEcessRnt agitation on the part Of Ger
tain whites Of the class who have always
been the curse Of this country, coupled with
the efforts Of one English and one or
two native newspapers to discredlt the Gov
eminent; 10 block its efforts toward the
establishment of order, and in general
TO bring it into disrespect and contempt.
have been the chief agency in
spreading through the town 8 feeling Of un-
easness and disquie,ude. It was thought
wise. therefore TO secure the direct assist
anee Of the United States Government
in the preservation of property and the
mainten ance Of order.
Al S 80 A N. Captain Witse arrived at
the Government building. and a few mo
ments later the battalion of the United
States steamer Boston. under Lieutenant
Commander Swiuburne. marched up the
street, entered the grounds. and drew up in
front Of the building.
Detsehments from the three volunteer
companies. a, B aud c, were drawn up in
line, under command OF their respectye
captains. Ziegler. Gum and Camara
Just before o'clock Lieutenant Rush
read in loud voice the following prOcla.
nation. and punetually at o'clock. amid
the bTeathless expectancy Of all present,
the flag, salu,ed By the troops and by the
cannon Of the Boston, was raised above the
Tower Of AlIioani Hale.
TIE following proclamation was Issued
by the representatives OF the United
States;
At the request of the Provisional Govern
ment of the Hawaiian Islands, l hereby, In
the name Of the United States Of America
assume protection Of the Hawaiian
Islands for the protection of life and pro-
perty, and occupation of public buildings
and Hawaiian soil. so far as may be Reces-
sary for the purpose specified, but net inter
fering with the administration Of public af-
fairs by the provisional Government.
This action is taken pending and subject
TO negotiations at Washington.
JOHN L. STEVENS,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenl-
Dotentiary OF the United States.
United States Legation. February !. 1898
Approved and executed by G. C. Wiltse,
Captain, Z. s. y, commanding the United
States ship Boston.
The raising of the flag does not. of course.
indicate session to the United States. The
Hawaiian flag still fo2ts in the yard.
The palace. barracks, police station. Gus
tom-house, etc, remain in the hands Of the
Government, which will be administered as
usual
The Honolulu Bulletin Of January 81 has
this: From January II till nova period
of fourteen days-the Provisional Govern
ment has held tins reins Of power. the people
having quietly and peacefully submitted
awaiting the decision OF the great powers.
In that time the new administration has
abrogated the monarchy and removed the
Marshal, the Sheriff Of Maui and the Port
Surveyor; also announced semi-oflcialIy
that it Will remove other officials.
It has proclaimed martial law and en-
forced 1t in q series Of petty and vexatous
restrictions Of a wholly unnecessary ma
Iure. 1t has enacted nine new laws, few
OF them requisite to the changed form Of
government. but others eylncing an Inten-
tIon to exercise pleDary legislative powers
without reference to the wishes Of the tax
payers.
One Of these laws abolishes the lottery
authorization act. With the intent OF this
act We have no quarrel. We hope, how
ever, that the action does not make of an
act generally believed to have been inopera-
tive an engine for attacking the Govern
ment so as TO wrest from it speculative
profits equal to what were designed TO be
gained through the act repealed.
Another law provides for an extensive
military force under pay. A third ag-
gressve measure establishes a press GEN.
sorship only surpassed by that of Russia in
oppressive possibilities from the fact that
an appeal TO jury is still left open to Jour-
Dalists who may be deprived Of liberty for
exercising the right Of legitimate criticism.
The volunteers, with tho supplies of arms
and ammunition, will be Withdrawn from
Aliiolsni bale. which, until definite intelli-
gence arrives from the United States, will
be guarded by detachment from the Bos-
ton.
The event Of this morning is hailed with
Joy throughout the community. 1t will
make for peace and prosperity. and will
please all except those who do not want
Hawaii to enjoy these or any other bless
lDgs.
1t Is not an act of aggression but of
friendliness, done at the instance Of the
Hawaiian Government May this friend
illness result In a union which shall endure
forever.
A LOST CROWN.