Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-15

Honolulu, Nov. 19-Via Schooner
Transit to San Francisco, Dec. s.
During the afternoon that the Alameda
sailed Minister Willis made a state
menl which was published in the Star
and as already virtually stated by the
Associated Press, which said that nDth-
ing definite would be done here until
he received a reply to dispatches sent
to Washington by the Alameda.
The stand taken by Minister Willis
in the interview has caused consider
able anxiety i'll government circles oW
ing to the intimation that any breach
Of peace will be punished by the Amer
lean minister.
TO the Associated Press his words
were: Any trouble precipitated will
be stopped at once by the United
States"
Daily after the Alameda left Presi-
dent Dole called upon Willis to learn
how far the authority of the United
States might be expected to be carried
i'll case Of Ill emergency. Upon his re-
turn it was learned that the provisional
government was fully satisfied with
the explanation and the limitations
made by Willis. The general opinion
is that the original language used by
the United States minister conveyed
more than he intended it should.
1t is understood that President Dole
very clearly Informed the minister that
the provisional government has com
mand Of the situation and would re-
auire no aid from the United States
unless called for. The president as
sured the minister that any breach of
peace which might occur will be speed
lily dealt with by the Hawaiian govern
ment.
The provisional government has re-
cciyed assurances on the points men
toned which are perfectly satisfac-
tory. 1t is understood that Willis said
he would stand back of the present
government until the present difficulty
is settled.
The tension in political matters since
the departure of the Alameda has
only partially relaxed. Willis stated
tIat he had made public announce
mcnt that nothing immediate would
be done to ease matters down as he
believed Il crisis is approaching. His
remedy worked for Il few hours, but
now it appears that he has divulged
just enough to stimulate speculation
and both sides interpret his explana-
ton favorabiy, which in the end will
doubtless add fuel to the political fire.
When the attention of the United
States minister was called to the fact
that the provisional government would
aid him III keeping peace. he replied
that he did not expect trouble unless
ii came from irresponsible persons on
either side.
EN-Marshal G. Il. Wilson has brought
two libel suits against Walter g. Smith,
editor Of the Star. The suits have
grown out Of reports made to Blount
by col. V. V. Ashford regarding i'm
moralities practiced In the palace by
the ex-queen and Wilson. The original
account was published in the San
francisco Chronicle last April and fur
nished to the Honolulu correspondent
by Ashford, although given to Blount
in confidence. Most of the allegations
in Ashford's account are said to be
capable of proof and the defense al
lege that they will place the ex-queen
on the stand and give a full expose of
the entire matter. 1t is generally be
aieyed that the suits will not be al
lowed to come to trial by the prose
cution.
An interview with members of the pro-
visional government this afternoon
deyeiopes Il determination to stand on
The defensive and take nothing on trust
until the United States government
has been officially heard from. In the
meantime troops will be kept fully
armed and Il reserve guard ready to
act at Il minutes notice.
The provisional government ex
presses the opinion that the use of
force by the United States would be
equivalent to declaration of war.
whose posted sly the throne would not
sEind an hour after the withdra wal
Of American troops, should Cleveland
attempt restoration. The theory of
restoration will not be believed here
antil the last moment. Should it then
prove true, serious trouble is inevitable
This much is admitted by the clearest
heads on both Sides
Iater-From source almost within
touch with the American legation it
is learned that the provisional govern
ment and resident Americans would
openly resist either compromise or res
toraton.