Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-04
THEY SAW MIR. FOSTER
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inasmuch as his commission Is q general one
and those gentlemen are here upon a special
mission He also expressed the belief that the
restoration of the native dynasty 20 control of
affairs in Hawaii was now an impossibility in
any circumstance.
DIR. Smith was asked if he anticipated any de-
lay in the progress of the negotiations between
the officials of this government and the Ha-
waiian commissioners. He replied that he did
not. The proposition that the Hawaiian
commissioners present" he said may not be
acceptable to this government, but look for
an early answer to their plea, whatever that an
swer may be-"
THE STATE DEPARTMENT DISPATCHES.
The following are the copies OF kilograms ex-
changed between Mr.. Stevens, United States
minister to the Hawaiian Island, and the Sec
rotary Of state in connection with the establish
ment of a provisional government in those
islands,
Dated United States legation, Honolulu,
January IS. 1893. and telegraphed from San
Francisco, January %, to Hon. John W. oster.
Washington, II. c.
| Events in Hawaii in the past few days have
moved rapidly. An entire overthrow of the
Hawaiian monarchy and the establishment of q
provisional government in the interests of the
whole people OF the islands without the sacri-
ice Of single life. The new government
Is in full possession of the islands and
was promptly recognized by all the Dip
lomatic representatives. The four men of
whom 1t is composed are high character. one
OF whom resigned his pos. as one of the
supreme judges to assume the place. Full dis
patches by the mail leaving Honolulu today by
special steamer. STE Ems, L. s. minister.
DEPART. mt OF STATE.
WASHINGTON. January %, 1898
John l.. Stephens, United States minister,
Honolulu, care commandant Mare Island
navy yard. San Francisco. Cal.
Your dispatch, telegraI ed from San Fran
cisco, announcing revolution and establishment
OF provisional government was re-
ceived today. Your course in recog-
nizing an unopposed de facto government
appears to have been discreet and in
accorance with the facts. The rule OF this
government has uniformly been 70 recognize
and enter into relation with any actual govern
ment in full possession of effective power with
the assent OF the people. You Will continue to
recognize the new government under such
condition. 1t is trusted that the change
besides conducting 10 the tranquility and
welfare of the Hawaiian Islands, will tend to
draw closer the intimate ties of amity and COM
mon interests which SO conspicuously
and necessarily link them TO the
United States. You will keep in con-
slant communication with the commander OF
the United States naval force at Honolulu,
with view to acting. Il need be, for the pro-
lection of the interests and property of Ameri-
can citizens and aiding in the preservation OF
good order under the changed condition re-
ported. JOHN ". FOSTER.
THE LANDING OF TROOPS.
An officer of the State Department said to-
day: The landing Of foreign troops on the
Hawaiian Islands in connection with civil dis
turbances has taken. place on several occa-
sions.
On the announcement of the election of Kala-
ham ht-fh a Haxu
February IL, 1874. rioters took possession Of
the court House and other public buildings in
Honolulu and began TO sack them. At
the request Of the king-elect and the
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bishop
troops were landed from the United States
vessels In port and took possession of the court
house and the grounds surrounding the same
The greater part Of the mob dispersed, but
some were arrested by the deputy sheriff,
assisted by United States officers and men,
On the night of the 18th some two or
three shots were discharged at the
American guard, which the guard returned
without any damage being done. The
United States troops remained on shoae till the
Goth, nearly eight days, and were Withdrawn
upon notice from the minister OF foreign
affairs that their presence on shore was no
longer needed.
British naval vessel present, but did not reach
the court house grounds until some time
after the United Stetes forces had
taken possession of the place. The
United States minister stated that he was
confident IN the belief that no request was
Originality made by the native authorities for
the assistance Of the English armed force"
The English troops were withdrawn at the
same time as the Americans
On July 80, 1889, an attempt was made by
about one hundred half-caste natives TO over
throw the government and depose the king.
The instruction was suppressed by the govern
ment without foreign aid and order was restored
on the same day. Men from the L. S. S.
Adams. the only naval vessel in port were,
however, landed by permission to protect lives
and property if necessary"
ENGLAND RECOGNIZED THE NEW GOVERNMENT
The most important development in the h.
waiian matter today is the Official announce
ment that all governments, including Great
Britain, have recognized the provisional govern
ment OF Hawaii. ltEas heretofore been supposed
that the British government has withheld any
recognition OF the new government in Hawaii,
but that this is not the case admitted today
to a STAR reporter by Secretary of State Foster
and Secretary Tracy.
THEIR POWERS RECOGNIZED.
While it is impossible to obtain an Off
cial admission to that effect it is
known that the commissioners from
Hawaii have been officially recognized as
having full power to negotiate treaty with
the United States. The provisional govern
ment of Hawaii having been formally recog-
nized by the United States minister there is no
question that the commission accred-
tied by it to the United States on a
special mission is fully empowered to
conduct the necessary negotiations. Section
]. W. Foster had short interview with the
President this morning before he received the
commissioners and was fully advised as to the
course to pursue in his conferences with the
commissioners in advance OF their official rcep-
ton by the chief executive.
SIR JULIAN pAuNcErorE's CALI.
Soon after the commission left the State De-
partment this morning Sir Julian Pauncefo.e.
the British minister, called there, and
his visit Just at that time occasioned
considerable comment in view of the
ruraors that the British government ia
not disposed to consent to the acquisition of
Hawaii by any other country. He did not see
the Secretary, however, and, in fact, made no
effort today. His visit was to Assistant Secre-
tary Wharton. and after he had left that GENTLE
man said it related entirely to private matter
and lad 10 reference to the Hawaiian question.
THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
People wondered. today at the strange flag
floating over Wormley's Hotel 1t had foreign
look and there were many inquiries as to its
significance. The flag is the ensign Of the
kingdom of Hawaii and signifies the pres