Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01

Threatened by the Provisional
Government.
HONOLULU, May "a, PEB STEAMER
AUSTRALIA, ARRIVING SAN FRANCISCO,
May Sl.-The situation here at present
is more interesting than for several
months, aud the whole town Is agog
with excitement over late developments
First came the arrest OF Messrs. Bush
aud Kenyon, editors OF native papers,
on charges OF libelling the Provisional
government and Minister Stevens. then
publication OF Secretary Gresham's
instructions 10 Commissioner Blount,
aud q warning by the lat
ter to annexationists that they
could not depend on help from the Unit
ted States In case the Royahsts attempt
ed to reinstate their Queen; then news
OF Blount's appointment as United
States Minister TO Hawaii. and ilnaIly
an attempt OF the provisional govern
ment to silence Charles Nordhof, corr
respondent Of the New YORK Herald,
and Minister Blount's interference In
his behalf. All sorts OF alarming ru-
mors are aloat, and even Minis
er Blount who all along
has predicted that there wilt
he no trouble, is not so confident. On
May Is Minister Blount gave out for
publication his letter OF instructions
from Secretary Gresham. The instrnc-
tions aie quite voluminous. They re-
quest Blount to investigate the condl-
ton of affairs on the Hawaiian Islands
and says "your authority In all matters
touching the relations Of this govern
ment to existing or other government
OF the Islands and protection OF our citi-
zen is paramount aud In you alone acting
in cooperation with the commander OF
the naval forces are vested with full dis
cretion and power TO determine when
such forces should be landed or with
drawn"
Among other things stated by Secre.
tary Gresham are that Minister Stevens
will be instructed 10 furnish Blount
needed assistance, and would perform
the usual functions OF Minister, that
while the United States claims no right
to interfere IN internal conflicts. this
government will adhere 10 It's consist
ent and established policy, and II will
not acquiesce In observation-disclosures
by other powers. DVew
Atthe end OF his instructions III.
BonDt added
THE FOLLOWING POSTSCRIPT:
"While shall refrain from interfer-
ence between conflicting forces OF what
ever nationality, for supremacy, viii
protect American citizens not particl-
pating in such conflict"
These few lines created great excite
ment as they were regarded by all par
ties rs a plain Invitation to the Royal
lists TO make trouble. The Royalists,
however, say they are not now prepared
to take advausage Of Blounts notice,
but will await the decision OF the United
States. II the Islands are annexed, they
and the Queen will submit 10 the iney-
table and become good Americans. II
the islands are not annexed. as the Roy
alists firmly believe they will not be,
then there may be trouble.
The provisional government, although
IT does not look Tor any disturbances, Is
strengthening It's position and claim 70
be able to hold together for several
years until new ad dninistratiob, II an
ne1atIon IL refused ry Mr. Cleveland.
On May II, the news OF Mr.. Biounrs
appointment as United States Minister
TO Hawaii arrived. Mr.. Blount imme-
dlately took the oath Of Office aud en-
tered upon his new duties.
Mr.. Blount, however, will not accept
the position permanently. but will ask
TO be relieved as soon as practicable.
NJ n
rently satisfactory TO both parties here
as be is regarded as perfectly Impair
tal. His work as special Commissioner
is completed, and report has been
forwarded 70 Washington.
Claus Spreckles IL still vigorously
| fighting annexation, and IL charged by
the annexationists with working In the
interest OF the sugar trust, OF which he
Is alleged 70 be member.
Ex.Mlnister Stevens sails to-day for
the United States. Ills friends raised
81. 900. with which 10
| PURCHASE HIM A SILVER SERVICE
as q token OF their esteem.
Although Minister Blount did not
formally enter upon his duties until
May %, he has already come into COLI
sion with the provisional government.
The writings OF Charles Nordhoh. the
New York Herdtd's correspondent. have
greatly dispIeased the abnexstlonists,
who declared his statements 70 be nD-
true. Nordbon was threatened with
violence and was furnished protection.
The provisional government cited bin
to appear before the executive and ad-
vIsory councils and give bis authority
for certain statements. Nordhoh con-
suited Minister Blonni, who order
| ed him TO pay no Attention
to the demands OF the provisional
government. Mr, Blount takes toe
stand that the provisional government
has not power to control correspondents
writing 10 . paper published 10 the
United States. and cites the Cutting
case 10 Mexico as q precedent Mr..
BIount Is ln correspondence with the
government about the matter, and IL 10
| probable that owing 20 his interference
the provisional government will drop IL.
The affair caused great excitement
here.
l.. c. Porter, the Minister OF Finance.
resigned. and his place has been taken
by Vice President Damon. No one has
vet been selected 70 succeed Damon as