Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-02-22

WASHINGTON, Feb. Following is
the text OF the presidents message sent
TO congress in connection with the
treaty of annexation:
To the Senate.
transmit herewith, with n view TO
its ratification, n treaty of annexation
concluded on the 14th day of February,
1898, between John w. Foster, score
tary of state, who was duly empowered
10 act in that bshalf on the part of the
United States, and Lorrin A. Thurs
ton, w. Il. Castle, w. c. Wilder,
C. l. Carter and Joseph Mars
den, the commissioners on the
part of the government of the
Hawaiian islands. The provisional
attempt to deal in detail with the
questions that grow out of the anneNa-
ton of the Hawaiian islands 70 the
United States. The commissioners rep
resenting the Hawaiian government
nave consented to leave TO the future
and to the just and benevolent purposes
of the United States the adjustment OF
all such questions / do not deem IL
necessary to discuss at length the con-
ditions which have resulted in this
decisive action. 1t has been the
policy of the administration not
only to respect, but to en-
courage the continuance of and
independent government in the Ha-
waiian islands, so long as il afforded
suitable guarantees for the protection
of life and property, and maintained a
stability and strength that gave ade-
quate security against the domination
OF any other power. The moral sup
port of this government has continu-
ally manifested itself in the most
friendly diplomatic relations, and in
many acts of courtesy to the Ha-
waiian rulers. The overthrow of the
monarchy was not in any way promoted
by this government, but had its origin
in what seems To have been reac-
tionary and revolutionary policy on
the part of Queen Liliuokalani, which
put in serious peril not only the large
and prepondering interests of the
United States in the islands, but all
foreign interests, and, indeed. the decent
administration of civil affairs and the
peace of the islands. 1t is quite evident
that the monarchy had become quite
effete, and the queens government so
weak and inadequate as 10 be the prey
of designing and INSCRIPTIONS persons.
The restoration of Queen Liliuokalani
TO her throne is undesirable, if not inn
possible, and unless actively sup
ported by the United States, would
be accompanied by serious disaster and
the Reorganization of all business in
tercsts The influence and interest of
the United States in the islands must
be increased, and not diminished.
Only two courses are now open-one,
the establishment of protectorate by
the United States, and the other annex
alton full and complete. 1 think the
latter course, which has been adopted
in the treaty, will be highly promotive
of the best interests of the Hawaiian
people, and is the only one that will
adequately secure the interests of the
United States These interests are not
wholly selfish. 1t is essential that none
of the other great powers shall secure
these islands. Such n possession would
not consist with our safety and with the
peace OF the world. This view of the
situation is so apparent and conclusive
that no protest has been heard from
any government against proceedings
e.
eign representative at Honolulu
promptly acknowledged the provisional
government, and / think there is a
general concurrence in the opinion that
the deposed queen ought not to be re-
stored. Prompt action upon this treaty
is very desirable If it meets with the
approval OF the senate peace and good
order will be secured in the islands I'M
der existing laws until such time as
congress can provide by legislation a
permanent form of government for the
islands. This legislation should be, and
] do not doubt viii be, not only lust to
the natives and all other residents and
citizens of the islands. but should be
characterized 10y great liberality and a
high regard TO the rights of all the peo-
pie and of all foreigners domiciled
there. The correspondence which ac.
companies the treaty will put the SEM
ate in possession of all the facts known
90 the executive.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Executive Mansion, Washington, Feb
ruary 10, 1898
The Treaty.
The United States OF America and tho pro
s.ornl government OF the Hawaiian Islands
Dol view ~ the ma tural dependence Of these
isllrds upon the United States. % their geo
graphical proximity hereto OF the intimate
part taken ry citizens o. the United States iu
there impariing the seeds o. Christian civili
zaticr, ~ the long continuance of their ercIu.
tIFe reciprocal commercial relations whereby
thrir mutual interests have rcen devcioped
and % the prcponderant and paramoun.
share ihus acquired by the United states
ana their citizens in the productions
industries and trade Of said Islands and espcci
ally in view ~ the desire expressed by the said
government % the Hawaiian islands that those
islands shall be- Incorporated into the United
states az az integral part thereof and under
their soFcre.gnty. in order 90 provide Tor and
assure She security and prosperity Of said
Islands. me hlrn contracting parties have de-
ifrmlrcd to accomplish ny treaty an object la
important io their mutual aud permanent vel
fare
TO mis- end the high contracting parties have
conferred flN power and authority upon tucfi
respectively appointed picnipoteuuarles. o,
vile
Tho president OF the United states Of Amcrt
O., John vs. Foster secretary OF state of ths
United States ard the president % The erecr
tive and advisory councils OF me provisional
government ~ The Hawaiian Islands. Iorrafr
=. Tnurefon Vim r. Castle VIM g. WNdrr
Charles j. Carter ard Joseph Marsden
Ard the said pirnlpofcItlasIea after havirr
communicated t1 each OF their respective o..
powcr.. found Il good ard dec FORM hav,
agreed upon and concluded tho following
art'.ffa.
Article Tho government OF the Hawaiian
island hereby codes. from mo date Of fns
exchange NJ The notifications az fhfr fra.f-