St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-02-10
The United States Minister
Establishes a PrOtectO-
rate Over H avail.
This Action Requested by the
Provisional Govern
ment.
The Minister Acted Without
Instructions From Wash
Ington.
Arrival at San Francisco Of
Queen Liliuokalani's Mes
senger.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.-Ihe anX-
iously expected steamer Australia ar
rived off the Heads at an early hour
this morning with news that Minister
Stevens had established protectorate
over the Hawaiian islands. The act was
executed at o'clock on the morning of
1st instant, when the stars and stripes
were raised over Aliuolani hall. and the
minister issued the following prOclama-
ton, which was published officially
Feb. 1:
ITO the Hawaiian People: At the re-
quest of the provisional government of
the Hawaiian islands. l hereby, in the
name of the United States of America,
assume protection over the Hawaiian
islands for the protection of life and
property and occupation Of public build
ings and Hawaiian soil, so far as may be
necessary for the purpose specified, but
not interfering with the administration
Of public affairs by the provisional gov
eminent. This action is taken pending
and subject to negotiations at Washing
ton. John l.. STEVENS,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary of the United States.
Omitted States l. egation, Feb. 1,
1893"
approved and executed by &. c.
WiltSe, captain U. S. n, commanding
the United States steamer Boston,"
Due to Agitation.
The Advertiser says, regarding the
Stevens proclamation, that "the action
was principally due to the lncessant
agitation OH the part of certain whites,
who have always been the curse of the
country, coupled with English and
native newspaper efforts to dlscredlt
and block the new government. These
agencies spread through the town a feel
Ing of uneasiness and distrust. The
. provisional government concluded that
some positive step was necessary, and it
would be WiSest to call on the United
States for direct assistance. The Adj
vertiSer. continuing, says: At $40 a.
IN. on the 1st, the Boston's battalion
was landed under Lieutenant Com
mander SWinburn, and sent up to the
government building, where detach-
ments from the volunteer companies of
/, the provisional government were drawn
up. Lieut.. Rush read Mr.. Stevens prOcla-
nation. and on the stroke of 9 the star
spangled banner fluttered up the staff
on the tower. The flag was saluted by
troops and marines and the heavier
guns of the Boston, and Hawaii was un-
der Uncle Sans wing for the time being
!, at least. The Hawaiian flag still flies
IN the palace court yard. The palace,
I barracks, police station; custom house,
ETC., are and will remain in possession
of the provisional government, which
will administer public business as
usual. The arms and ammunition will
be Withdrawn from Abundant hall,
which, until definite intelligence ar
rives from the United States, will be
guarded by detachment from the Bos-
ton. The event OF this morning is
hailed with Joy throughout the com
munity. 1t will bring about peace and
prosperity and will please all except
those who do not want Hawaii to enjoy
these or any other blessings. 1t is not
the act of aggression but of frlendliness,
done at the instance OF the Hawaiian
government. May this friendiness re-
suit in union which shall endure for
ever"