St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-12-09
Ills THRONE WOULD FALL
IF SHE WERE RESTORED AND AMER.
IcAN TROOPS WITHDRAWN.
LATEST NEWS FROM ISLANDS
Any Breach Of Peace by Either
Faction Will Be Punished by
the American Minister A
Libel Suit Follows the Charge
of immortality Against the Elk.
Queen and Wilson.

Copyright, 1893. by the Associated Press.)
HONOLULU, Nov. 10, via Schooner
Transit to San Francisco, Dec. s.-Dur-
ing the afternoon the Alameda sailed
Minister Willis made a statement vir-
tually as already published by the
Associated Press, that nothing definite
would be done here until he hau re-
ceived a reply to dispatches sent to
Washington by the Alameda. This
statement was published in the Star.
Yesterday the Bulletin published a
letter from Minister Willis, in which he
said he wished his remarks IN the Star
to apply to the entire press of Homo.
lulu. The stand taken by Minister
Willis in his interview with the Star,
which was revised in proof by him be-
fore publication, caused considerable
anxiety III government circles, owing to
the intimation that any breach of the
peace would be punished by the Amer
lean minister. To the Associated Press
his words were, 'Any trouble precipi-.
tated on the other side would be
stopped at once by the United States
forces"
On the morning Of the 18th, the day
after the Alameda left, President Dole
called upon Minister Willis to learn
how far the authority of the United
States was expected to be carried in
case of an emergency. Upon his return
1t was learned that the provisional gov
ernnent was fully satisfied with the
explanation and limitations made by
MINISTER WILLIS.
1t is the general opinion that the orig
inal language used by the United States
minister conveyed more than he intend
ed it should. 1t is understood that
President Dole very clearly Informed
the minister that the provisional gov
ernment commanded the situation and
would require no aid from the United
| States unless it was called for. The
! president assured the minister that any
breach OF peace which might occur
would be speedily dealt with by the
Hawaiian government. The provisional
government received assurances on the
| points mentioned which were perfectl,
satisfactory. 1t is understood that Min
lister Willis said he would stand back OF
the present government until the pres
ent difficulty was settled. The tension
in political matters since the departur,
of the Alameda has only partially re
laXed. Minister Willis stated he mad
the public statement that ''nothing i'm
mediate would be done" to ease matter
down, as he believed crisis was an
preaching. His remedy worked for
few hours, but it now appears he ha
dlvuiged just enough to stimulate spec
ulation, and both sides interpret his eX
planation favorably, which in the ell,
will doubtless add fuel to the politica
fire. When the attention of the United
States minister was called to the fac
that the provisional government woul
aid him in keeping the peace he replie
that he did not expect trouble unless
came from irresponsible persons O
either side. Ex-Marshal c. B. Wilso
has brought
TWO LIBEL SUITS
against Walter q. Smith, editor {
the Star. The suits have grow
out of the republication of a r,
port made to Mr.. Blount by Col. V. Y
Ashford regarding immoralites pra,
tlced In the palace by the eX-queen an
Wilson. The original account was pul
lished In the San Francisco Chronicl
last April and was furnished tho Homo
lula correspondent by Ashford, althoug
given to MIR. Blount In confidence. Mo-
OF the allegations in Ashford's accour
are said to be capable of proof, and til
defense allege they Will place the e,
queen on the stand and give a full e,
pose OF the entire matter. 1t is genel
ally believed the suits will not be a
lowed to come to trial by the prosecu
ton.
An interview with members of til
provisional government this afternoo
develops determination TO stand O
the defensive and take nothing on tru.