The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-29

One man in the wagon drew his own and
fired, seeking, however. to avoid the IN
Fiction of dangerous wound. The
wagon pursued its way, followed by =
policeman il a hack.
THE UPRISING.
This episode preeipitated the revolt. The
citizens hurried TO tie armory secured
arms, formed into companies, and march
ed to the government building. In the
meantime the committee of public safety,
accompanied By the mem oerS OF the gov
ernn,ent about to be formed, proceeded to
tie government building. On arriving at
the government building tie committee
inquired for the cabinet, but the ministers
were not to DO found. The committee
then demanded and received possession OF
the building. The party now proceeded 10
the front steps, and, in the presence OF
rapidly increasing crowd, read the procla-
nation. Before the reading was complet
ed the volunteers from the armOry began
10 assemble in force. The grounds We're
cleared and guards were placed at all the
gates. The provisional government tnen
sent for the late ministers. Finally, all
four repaired to the headquarters OF the
new government. where formal demand
was made upon them for possession or the
police station.
The ex-miuisters asked for time TO de-
liberate upon this demand and TO seek
consultation with the queen at the palace.
The result was a compromise proposition,
which was rejected by the provisional goY-
ernment. Later the queen and the cabinet
finally yielded uucouditionally and the
police station was turned over. Mr.. VIII
son made II short address TO the police, tell
ing them that resistance was no longer
feasible.
The new government assumed formal
control of the palace and barracks, and the
ex-uueen retired TO her private residence,
the government granting her an honorary
guard. The household guards were paid
off and disbauded, and u strong force Of
volunteers took possession and Is now ia
charge Of the palace. barracks police head
quarters AMI other government buildings.
At headquarters the work Of military Or
ganiZaJiOn IS being RAJ idly pushed for
ward, and volunteers continue to pour
in from al quarters.
1t Is not appreheuded that any difficulty
Will arise upon the other islands.
The provisional government placed J. II.
SOper in command OF all the armed troops.
He issued notice stating that every per
son found on the streets or in public
places between $50 o'clock p II. and 8
o'clock a. ~ would be liable TO arrest,
prohibiting the gathering OF crowds, and
closing all liquor stores
A4C tlCItl ~ VI VI hS " l4lGl supply A1OuO-
lulu with light aud the printing Offices OF
the city with power have been seized.
UNCLE SANS OPPORTUNITY.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2s.-Cbarles D.
Carter. one Of the commissioners appoint
ed by the provisional government at
Hawai-, made the following statement TO
the Associated Press:
The object Of our visit to Washington
is to have The United States take possess
sion OF the Hawaiian islands. We want
10 Join the JulOn-nOJ rs Il state, how
ever, but under territorial or district
form Of government. A government like
that of the District Of Columbia, with the
addition of u governor appointed by the
president, is preferable for many reasons.
There j. such large number Of cheap
labOrers on the islands who cannot be
trusted TO vote intelhgently that if uni
versal suffrage were declared the whites,
who represent almost the entire business
interests OF the country, would be outvOJ
ed and powerless. An entirely new Sys-
TEN Of government mnst be built up, aud
the only way Is TO have the United States
take charge. 10 must come TO this, or the
whites must leave the islands. Their in
Jerests are tCO great, however, TO give up
without a struggle and the revolution was
The result.
The new constitution granted the
chised the white voters. the natives
themselves, as a rule, were not in favor of
the ex queens plans. She was supported
by certain clique who are anxious fer
political power. The queen is jealous of
the power of tine whites and is an ambI-
tiCus, scheming woman. Our commission
has not the power TO make q treaty, but
will have to refer all such matters to the
provisional government. The revolution
was almost bloodless, only one man being
hurt"
Commissioner Wilder said that If the
United States wanted the Hawaiian
islands, she can have the them now, and
under more favorable terms than ever be-
fore offered. The queen is in favor OF
British rule, and II allowed would no
doubt apply to Great Britain for protec-
tion. IL she had been allowed to carry out
her plans she would have absolutely made
herself Il despOt Of the island.