The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-14

and minute later the Hawaiian emblem
was hoisted to its place, and the cere-
mony was complete.
Not a cheer, scarce a sound accompa-
MED the Transformation. Some of the
Mohican's officers, as they turned slowly
away, said that while the withdrawal of
the flag might be the proper thing in
international law, they personally felt as
if we had no right to be here and witness
the act.
Company A, Captain Ziegler, was
marched into the hallway of the building,
together with the Calling gun and field
pieces, and stationed at various entrances
The other troops were marched to the
barracks. Lieutenant Draper and his
squad of marines proceeded to Camp Bos-
ton, where they Joined the battalion
under Lieutenant Laird, which under or
ders from Admiral Skerritt, evacuated
the quarters they had held SO long,
marched to the boat landing and en-
barked to go aboard the Boston and re-
main indefinitely.
Thus ended another episode in Ha-
waiian history.
AS the crowd dispersed from the palace
square it was remarked by many whites,
with surprise, that no demonstration of
any kind had been made when the Ha-
waiian flag was raised beyond the "pre-
sent arms of the Provisional troops. 1t
was atterward ascertained that the Queen
had requested some of her people to in
struct the natives to make no outburst
on the occasion.
Commissioner Blount remains a good
deal OF an American sphinx to majority
OF the people here. He is a good ques-
toner, but is not SO ready at imparling
| information. About the only public
knowledge had of him here is contained
i'll letter of President Cleveland to Pres
ident Dole, dated March l1th, in which
Cleveland says:
II have made the choice of James II.
Blount, one of our distinguished citizens,
as my special Commissioner to visit the
Hawaiian Islands and make report to
me concerning the present status of affairs
IN that country. He is well-nformed of
our sincere desire to cultivate and main
tain to the fullest extent the friendship
which has so long existed between the
/ WV NObhlliCS, anu III all tlldIleTS dlIGCI-
ing the relations with the Government of
the Hawaiian Islands his authority is
paramount"
! Tie members of the Provisional Gov
eminent called on Commissioner Blount
in body on April 3D. returning his Off
cial visit of March 10th, when he was in
/ troduced by Minister Stevens and pre-
scented his credeI tia -. The conference at
Blounrs cottage lasted over an hour.
r-ey-General Smith, in speaking
of it, said that while the Commissioner
gave them no direct assurances of any
! kind beyond that the United States
would allow no foreign interference here,
the Government was we'll pleased with
the manner of the Commissioner, and did
not think their interests would suffer at
his hands. He was satisfied that Mr..
Blount was proceeding in the proper
manner, and he would regret, as hurtful
/ to Hawaii's interests, tC,.have the question
made partisan, political one in the
| United States. The Provisional Govern
ment was strong enough to maintain it.
/ self against any internal disturbance.
| The chief danger apprehended here is
! that OF Japanese interference, either on
/ Behalf OF or at the application of Japanese
| subjects or the Hawaiians themselves.
| Minister Stevens, Commissioner Blount
and Admiral Skerritt consulted over the
matter, and it is stated agreed that Japan
csc interference would be an act Of hos
! tility to the United States, and that
American interests demanded that such
J ha lu,l 4,
however, has been made by any party up
to this writing.
| SO many rumors have been circulated
regarding the intentions of the Mikado's
representatives that officers of the Nam
iva and Consul Fugii have have been led
to make denials of the reports. Consul
Fugii, in newspaper interview, denied
that he had received Il communication from
Commissioner Blount, regarding the at
titude of the United States, and claimed
that there was no foundation for the re-
port that his Government would inter-
tere in Hawaiian affairs.
The monthly pension of $3.50. paid
Queen Liliuokalani by the Provisional
| Government has been the subject of much
debate lately, and in the council of March
3lst, j. y. McCandless offered a resolu-
| ton to the effect that she be paid $500
| per month so long as she in good faith
carries out certain conditions and restrlc-
| tons relating to political matters which
would be prescribed by the Executive
and Advisory Committee. The resolu-
ton was considered in executive session.
and it was decided to postpone further
payment of the pension until the Queens
conduct in regard to political interior
ence became apparent.
Several official changes have been made
recently. A. S. Cleghorn, father of
Princess Kaiulani, retires faom the Col
lectorship of Customs. His successor has
not yet been named. j. Morton Dat sue
ceeds Walter Hill as Postmaster eneral.
the latter having been sent to the Insane
Asylum. His mind is suffering from the
responsibilities in connection with the
| Postal Savings Bank.
| The discovery on April Sd that over 900
tins of opium had been stolen from the
strong-room of the police station by I'M
known parties was followed by the dis
closure that the crown worn by the late
| King Kalakaua, and which was kent in q
leather trunk in the Chamberlain's office
on the basement floor of the palace. had
been robbed of its diamonds and other
| jewels, valued at $1,000.
WORLDS FAIR RATES.