The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-16

Intense Feeling In Hawaii-American Wo-
men EnthuSiastfc


men Enthusiastic.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-P. $. Jones
Minister Of Finance under Queen Liliuo-
kalani at the time the ministry was de-
posed, and subsequently Minister OF
Finance under the provisional govern
| ment, was a passenger on the Oceanic
from Honolulu. He said to-day:
There is intense feeling on the Islands
and positive determination to resist
force by force, and should the United
states attempt TO place the ex-Queen on
the throne despite the earnest protest OF
the better class Of people-those having
vital interests at stake-there will GER
tainly be trouble. The determination TO
resist the restoration Of the ex-Queen is
born OF conviction Of right and a sense
OF duty. The provisional government took
chances when it overthrow the rotten
monarchy. and now proposes 10 take
chances IN the outcome and abide by
them.
Mr.. Blount positively refused to hear
evidence likely 10 clash with his precon-
ceiyed IDEAS. Ny assertion, though broad,
Is based upon personal knowledge From
my intimate acquaintance with the
Queens government, derived while Minis
ter under it, and knowing all it's rotten
ness, / offered TO give him the benefit OF
my observations, but he peremptorily re-
fused TO listen to me.
Minister Willis was recently asked
what the Intentions of the United States
were relative TO annexation. He answer
ed that contingencies had arisen which
had not been expected by himself or his
government and therefore he was Obliged
10 await further Instructions.
The idea OF resOrting 10 force 10 resist
the eX-Queen's restoration is permeating
all classes. Old men have offered their
services in case Of necessity. one old and
prominent citizen who prOfered his aid
said: Captain, I'm old and can't do much.
but 1 can stop a bullet. When you want
me call on me-
american women are equally enthusi-
astic, and are actuated by the same feel
ing Even the better class Of natives have |
espoused the provisional cause, though |
the constant din about President Cleye- |
lands purposes and proposed doings some |
what dampen their ardor. and they are /
apt TO regard him as a great authority, !
whose wishes 1t would be futile 10 oppose. |
The American League, Of about $50 mem
bers. is composed OF strong and deter
mined mechanics. who can be depended |
upon 70 give good account OF themselves.
They mean business; and let me tell you
that a number Of Marshal Wilson's men,
who belonged to the ex-Queens guard
and who were stationed at police head
quarters at the time Of the overthrow, |
locked up to the government building
and straightway enlisted on the pro-
gisional side Annexationists feel keenly
he slight put upon them by President
clevelands administration In that II i'm
)arted it's views and its purposes TO the
British and royalist citizens in preference
o the american residents Of Hawaii.
1T may not be generally known that
Mackenzie Bowel. Canadian Minister
4 Finance and Trade. has just visited
honolulu on his return from New Zea-
and, and attended a meeting OF promi-
ent people there. at which he advocated
he advisabilty OF abrogating the exist
ng reciprocity OF trade between Hawaii
nd the United States and invited the
raining Of a similar treaty with the Do
lnion Of Canada. He suggested the ap-
ointment OF committee 10 consider the
natter, and invited the closest attention
o IL.
Let me say. I'm conclusion. that II there
any idea that the present situation
the Islands can be changed without
lost vigorous protest on the part OF the
roVsional government, that idea Is err
LOflh a lnuTSIOnt HAWAIIAN Minister
, the United States. who arrived from
Washington yesterday received a bundle
dispatches this morning from the
Gamer Oceanic. Mr.. Thurston declined
} disclose their contents until he has
one through them thoroughly, and ne
so refused TO discuss the present situa-
on.
Mr.. Thurston said this afternoon that
8 advices from Honolulu are OF a cheer
Il character. II have nothing TO COM
unicate." remarked the Minister, be
md what your press correspondent gives |
"a. The provisional government is all :
ght, and / do not look for any serious
ouble at Honolulu"
Ex-United States Consul Severance,
no recently returned from Hawaii. spoke
a complimentary way OF the courage .
ID frmness displayed by the men now1
the head Of the Hawaiian government.