The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-09
WILLIS NOT TO USE FORCE.
he TOLD PRESIDENT DOLE HE FAD
NO SUCH INSTRUCTION.

Preserve Order aud Save the Lives and
Property OF Americas Citisen--wsiting
for Further Order. from wn-hiagton.
San Francisco. Dec. 8-Honolulu sdvices re-
eeived to- night By the schooner Transit are to
Nov. 49, one day earlier than those that came
by the bark Klckltat to Port Townsend, but
thoy contain positive proof OF the authenticity
OF the interview with Minister Willis. In which
he so frankly disclosed the fact that he found
matters different from what he expected. and
that he would take no action until he heard
again from the United States.
The Bulletin OF Nov. IS. two days after the
Alameda sailed. contained a card from Min
lister Willis. in which he admitted the sub
stantial accuracy OF the interview in the
Honolulu Star, and said It was intended
for all the Hawaiian press. This shows that
the reporter OF the star reported Willis hon
sstly. In addition, the star explains that the
interview was read to Willis and approved be-
fore 1t was put In type.
This is Minister WilIs's letter in regard to
the star interview.
non, Ed tor orfh. BwI,tri
have hastily glanced over the manuscript which
you have left The iutervsw IN the submitted
TO me but did not scrutirlEe expressions which
misleading due am sure. not to any intention on the
part II tho writsr.
The short conversation had with him had no politi
cal sgntHcAnce whatever. when my Government 10
ready to make any official or political statement
It viii be elsewhere. regret that = casual re-
mark in regard to tho attitude Of the press
here has been misconstrued. when spoke to
the reporter VI the II was as the representative
OF he entire press lam not its censor. and my
marx not intended TO DO construed to tho dtsad
vantage ~ any. II was intended m appeal to all to
unite preserving peace and good order. which IT,
know the wish OF all good citizens Further than ts
do not desire to be quoted ALBtEr WILLS
MI
tons In n cape message by way OF Auckland
aroused the Provisional Government and tho
day after 1t appeared President Dole called on
Minister Willis and asked him the nature OF
his instructions pointing out that this publ
cation Of tho Presidents intentions absolvcd
him from secrecy.
Willis was very straightforward. and do
clarcd that he had no instructions which con-
tcmplu,ed force. Tho only contingency in
which he was authorized to call out the United
States marines was to preserve order and save
the lives and property Of American citizens.
lie said lie had sent n full statement of the
situation to Secretary Gresham. and he would
do nothing in an aggressive way until ho re-
ceived additional instructions.
This assurance evidently satisfied President
Dole. who In turn assured Willis that with the
reserve force at its command tho Provisional
Government was fully able TO maintain order
Dole also told Willis fatty that the Provisional
Government would tolerate no Interference in
the interest OF the Queen.
The excitement In Honolulu is great. but the
publication OF Wills's peaceful intentions for
the time being has done much to allay alarm.
The Koya!ists. however. are very bitter AMI
their anger over the upsettinG OF Cleveland's
plans to restore the Queen IS increased by tho
strengthening OF :ho Provisional Govern
nent's power.
Within n few days tho reserve force has been
increased. so that now the leaders can call out
fifteen hundred men at II minutes notice.
These men are all armed with tho best rifles.
and they are So well drilled that no confusion
would ensue even though a night attack were
made on the Government headquarters.
The Koyalists are also anCered beyond ex-
preston over the publication in the Hawaiian
Star 81 the plain charges OF the licentious rela-
tons between the Queen and Marshal wilson
The substance Of this story. given by C,l Vol
ney Y. Ashford to Paramount Blount In re-
port which BlouAt solicited. was sent to THE
SUN.
Nav Marshal Wilson brings two libel suits
sgaiust the editor Of tho stu. hut II is doubtful
whether lie will ever rress the suit, as Editor
Smta declares h, will make the Queen a wit
ness As Mi the facts Of her affair with Wilson
are very we'll known to scores OF people in
honolulu, Wilson'S action is regarded merely
ASA Ian.
Tho schooner Transit arrived late this even
ing. brnginG tho following letter from tho
lnitcU lre-s correspondent at Honolulu:
HoNoLuLv, Nov. 10. via San Francisco. Dec.
S.-Aiter the steamer Alameda sailed. Minister
Willis stated that nothing definite would he
done here until he had received reply to de-
spatchcs sent to Washington.
President Dole called upon Minister Willis
on tho l1th. TO inquire how far the United
states authority would be carried In case Of
an emergency.
The Provisional Government seems 10 be
fully satisfied with WilIss reply. II is re-
laby stated that President Dole in
formed Minister Willis that the Provi-
llonal Government would require no aid
from tho United States unless called for. and
that any breach OF peace that might occur
would be speedily dealt with by tho Hawaiian
Government. and that they would aid him in
keeping the peace.
Il is understood that Minister Willis replied
that he would stand back OF the Provisional
Government until the present difficulty was
settled. and that he did not expect trouble I'M
less II was precipitated by irresponsible per-
sons on one side or the other,
Interviews with members OF the Provisional
GoSernm ent show that they are fully deter
mined to brook no interference until the
United States Government Is officially heard
nom. Troops are kept fully armed and ready
for action at a moments notice.
Prominent Americans assert that tho res
toration Of the Queen shall not take place.
There are about ]. 500 rides. with full supply
OF ammunition. in the hands Of private elti-
Eens. which the Queens forces could not ss-
cure 10 case Of restoration.
1t is taken as a fact that the Provisional
Government aud resident Americans would
surely resist either aeompromise or TestorA-
ton.
Minister Willis stated to-day he was conn.,
dent that leg lation favorable TO the Hawaiian
Islands would soon be enacted in the United
states
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