The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-12-17

three days which have elapsed since the
sailing of the steamer Oceanic, several
matters of more or less Importance have
transpired. The latest diplomatic COM
munications between Minister Willis and
the provisional government have been
secured by the Associated Press.
On Nov. % President Dole addressed a
| note to Minister Willis, in which it was
stated that the provisional government
had received notice from Minister Thurs.
ton of Secretary Gresham's letter. The
provisional government wished to inquire,
first, if it was correct, and. if SO, intimated
that it would be due to them to be inform.
ed what were the intentions of the United
States In relation to the recommendations
Of the secretary OF state
On Dec. 2 reply WAS received by Presi-
deut Dole, in which Mlnisier Willis stated,
in substance, that he considered the letter
of Secretary Gresham domestic matter,
with which he (Mr. Wlllis) had no, hing to
do. 1t was his opinion, however, that
President Cleveland would decide t, fur
nish definite information and instructions
rs soon MS he had received certain advices
which had already been transmitted to
him.
A previous note had also been received
from Minister Willis, in which, it is under
stood, lie acQuiesced In the notice served
upon him that no troops SHOULD be landed
from the United States men-of-war with
out the written consent OF the provisional
government.
On Dec. the executive and advisory
cided To consider the question of investi-
eating the Conduct aud loyalty of num-
Der Of employees known to be royaiists or
royalist sympathiZers.
The investigation of the conduct of L.
w. Wundeuburg. one of the chief wit
nesses cited by Secretary Gresham from
Mr.. Blounps report, has been concluded.
Wundenburg refused 10 testify against
himself on certain points, and thereby
prevented the att orney general from bring
Ing In testimony as % ex-Miuister Stevens
during the l6th OF January. A decision
OF the supreme court, signed by all three
OF the judges. was filed yesterday. and
concluded: The result of this investiga.
lion leads us to order the removal Of he
respondent (Wundenburg) from his Office
of deputy clerk OF the judiciary depart
ment AMI clerk Of the circuit-courr of the
first circuit" which Was done accordingly
This morning President Dole stated
that removal swould be continued until the
government was assured that it was sur
rounded by none but its active friends
When again asked If the government
attack, President Dole emphatIcaily re-
piled that it would. AT the same time he
believed that the trouble would ultimately
be setl led as it should he.
President Dole said to the Associated
Press agent this morning that Mr.. Bowel,
the ageut OF Canada, had advised the
chamber OF commerce strongly TO cancel
the reciprocity treaty with the United
States. Mr.. Bowel further said that both
the Canadian government and people were
anxious TO enter into political and trade
relations with hawaii. The members OK
the chamber of commerce state that Mr..
Eoweli has intlmated privately that such
negotiations would have the favor aud
support Of England, il necessary. When
asked if hs thought England had hand
in the matter, President Dole smiled and
said that he could not answer, rs he had
no Information on that point He thought
that every Que could draw his own con-
ciusions.
The ranks of the American League are
growing daily. AT present it Is estimated
that the government Can command :, 800
armed men in Case ot nesd.
The wedding of Commander ". II.
Whiting OF tie United States navy TO Miss
Eta Along took place on the evening Of
Dec. ). 1t was grand affair.
That portion of the press which supports
the present government INDUCES in severe
editorial comment upon the report of
Commissioner Blount, the details OF which
had been received in Honolulu previous to
the sailing OF the Australia
Tie Hawaiian Star says, in part: "Dole,
Bishop, Jones, Alexander and Lyons, ali
OF them of the highest and purest chsrac-
ter, told Blount the truth about the Jan
uary revolutionary movement a1d the
causes leading TO 1t. Yet the comm isslon- !
er's report appears TO be PACKED full OF
In. of r.f.t.i he'd r. n aYrfe
does the color of the best available evidence /
appear
The Honolulu Commercial advertiser /
publishes series Of editorials upon the /
subject. The most serious declarations /
are contained IN one, of which the follow 1
ing Is part: we mud President Clevs- (
land ignorant of the existence OF this col (
ouy snd these civilized American iDstitu
tions. He evidently sees IN Hawaii i
anofh Samoa. whose rights and Interests /
are mainly those vested n It's aboriginal i
people.
ne editorial, speaking of Mr. Bioun;'s /
report, concludes: 'Blounrs methods 4
are simply those % q shyster attorney,
who aims 70 make out a case aud obseurs
the truth. IL IS upon = report collected by
the methods OF low criminal practitsouefs
hat Gresham founded the exposition of
his state policy respecting Hawaii
The Builstin. wbsca supports TIE cause
1i the f21se0 II E0Dsr@9T, says lie {
charge tia. Commissioned Bloasf made a
report, supported msiniy hy the
testimony OF royallstss Is Dos boTae cut by
The facts"
WASHINGTON, Dec. fa-Tse news Of the
coaaislcu Of affairs az Homo |
.1iu received by tie Associated Press VIA
he Australia was received without kur-
prise at the ssste department No tx
presslous can bc secured from the state
- Ion a. (.
At the Hawaiian lssatsoa 40 Official sd-
vices from Honc!n.u have been .rcs.ves, !
sea n0ssiug wss obtsiazb.e. sxceps tAAt
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