The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-27
ANNEX Us OR hands OFF.
Sentiments OF m American Bu.iness Man
Resident In Hawaii.

A letter from Honolulu. brought by the
steamer Australia which arrived in San Fran
cisco on the 18th inst. was received in this
city on Friday. It was written by Mr.. Beverly
Thomas, who has been q resident Of Hawaii
for a number of years to n friend living in
New York. The part OF the letter bearing
upon Hawaiian matters is as follows:
You ask mo to give you clear statement
OF the situation in these islands and to state
my unbiased opinion in regard to what will be
the outcome OF the struggle to establish a re-
public here. This Is a hard thing to do at the
present time for we are all at sea to what
position the United States Government is
going to assume toward us. Minister Willis
has Just arrived and presented his credentials
to President Dole All sorts OF rumors are
afoat One OF these is that Willis is going to
assist that vile old she-devil. Liliuokalani to
regain her throne. What lent color TO this
rumor was the landing OF a number Of marine s
from the man-of-war Philadelphia and II num-
Der OF the boats OF that war ship filled with
men. all OF whom were heavily armed. were
kept in the water all Of one night. At day
break these boats were taken back on board
the Philadelphia. No one can tell what was
the meaning Of this movement, II was said
attempt to get control Of the GoSernment t and
that the marines Were to assist them: II was
discovered that he secret Of their plan had
been made known: that the conspirators were
under surveillance. and that 1t was decided at
the last moment to give npthe attempt
to replace the Queen on the throne there will
be blood shed. We have now citizens guard.
will fght to the last to uphold the new govern
ment. We are now enjoying freedom and conf
paratiye safety. and L the tnited states will
Before the Proyisional Goyernmsnt was
open our mouths. We were ruled by a Car
and he was Claus, SprecEels. The, Queen
Of ths rsde Sa En0W oM h
here. Alter the death OF the old rum. soaked
spreek els 5 grip was tightened. Ills dictat"n
became unbesrabls. and the other merchants
Minister Stevens understood the situation
here. He il an honest man. and his report
was truthful one. Il Harrison had remained
been annexed long ago The feeling here
against President Cleveland is very bitter. and
few royalists speak with any favor OF the Dem
ocratic Administration. gentleman told mo
the other night that Spreckels gave liberal
contribution to the Democratic campaign fund
-S35. 0OO-Rnd that he was Interested in
plumber 81 investments 10 when tleDeaGd n ana
be able to control the President. and compel
II saw Minister Willis the day he landed.
and II am any Judge Of character he Is very
weak mana man who would be willing to
Dln0 himself 10 any ecneult. M now
wrong il might be. dictated by the people to
whom he owes MS anpointm ent thihE
lew weeks ana the Queen will then be forced
10 leave the island. 1t makes me sick when
read in the AMERICAN PAPERS 40 much gush
about the old bag. She is terrible old beast.
People in the United states know nothing
10 you one-half OF the things she did while on
the throne your blood would cnIdle
time 10 add few lines The Marshal has
called a meeting OF the citizens Guard. What
lie up don't know. | will let you know by tho
neXt mail. Every man has a bennington rife
and is we'll supplied with ammunition"