The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-19
THE U.S.FLAC ORDERED DOWN
1T NO LONGER WAVES o'EB
Honolulu and the Protectorate 10 De-
clared on.

On Commissioner Blounts arrival at
Honolulu he ordered the American Gag,
which for two months has floated over the
government buildings, hauled down and
the United States cruiser Boston's forces
sent aboard. A crowd Of 2 1000 saw them go
There was CONSERVATION among the Ameri-
can party and rejoicing among the royal
lists Blount is good questioner, but gives
little information. Minister Stevens had
less than twenty-four hours notice Of what
was done.
The chief apprehension here is japanese
interference, and u Is feared the queen may
appeal To the captain of the Japanese crus-
er. Com missioner Blount, Minister Stevens
and Admiral Skerrett have agreed IL is
stated, that japanese interference would be
an act of hostility to the United States, and
will act accordingly in an emergency. The
japanese consul and the commander Of the
cruiser deny any hostile intentions.
The officers OF the japanese cruiser called
on Admiral Skerrett a few days ago and as
sured him no hostile intentions were enter
tanned The admiral responded good natur-
edly but dryly, and invited the attention of
his visitors to official data containing
comparative statement of the power of the
guns of the Naniwa and Boston, nonchalant-
lv remarkng rs was said by another naval
officer on some similar occasion, that the
United States is making some of the best
guns in the world
The consul stated positively that neither
he nor any attache of the consulate had re-
ceived any overtures from the queen, though
he admitted he suspected the deposed SOW
erign tad leanings towards japanese assist
ance
Commissioner Blount has been receiving
much attention from Hawaiian residents
" n n i'm
The provisional government has been
notified that the American protectorate will
be declared off May on the ground that IL
is not necessary and is incompatible with
any diplomatic negotiations that might be
arranged between the two countries. The
United States. however, would brook no
hostile interference In Hawaiian affairs by
any foreign power. The provisional gov
eminent is consequently preparing to order
out its force to maintain peace and order.
The scene at the hauling down of the flag
was dramatic in its very quetness. The pro-
vsional government forces and the provls-
ional government were present, and throngs
of natives, Chinese, Japanese, whites and
half castes on foot and horseback At the
sound of the bugie call blown by Lieut..
Draper the flag was drawn down by unseen
hands and the Hawaiian flag run up over
the government buildings.
Previously Commissioner Blount had
answered the address of n delegation from
the Annexation club in these words
Gentlemen, you will very readily under
stand that can make no reply to this ad-
dress. My ner citations will be conducted en-.
tirely with your government"
BLoUNT CONFIRMS THE NEWS
United States Commissioner Blounts dis
patches from Honolulu were received Sat
urday by Secretary Gresham at Washington.
Mr.. Blount confirms the reports from San
Francisco that he had ordered down the
been relieved from duty on shore and re-
turned TO the warship Boston. While ex
planning in full the reasons for his action.
he says that he found everything quiet
there and that the majority of the people
seemed to think the. there was no necessity
for a United States proectorate. Secretary
Gresham said that he expected to receive
full details from Mr.. Blount next week.