Evening journal., 1893-12-13

sate pending and after the arrival Of the
Australia.
The notice applied TO the japanese cruiser
Namiwo, and the japanese consul general,
fuiii, has privately announced that Japan
would not interfere should war break out
between the provisional government aud
other nations. The Nnmiwa will rcmain
neutral, simply protecting the lives and
property Of japanese residents.
The Executive Buiiding Fortified.
Active preparations, both for defense aud
aggression If necessary, were begun the
day after the arrival OF the steamer China.
Two hundred and fifty men were put to
work iortifying the executive building.
Nerandas were fortified with three tiers OF
sandhags, and the roofs viii be similarly
treated. Companies of sharpshooters, all
trained men, will occupy the four corner
towers from the basement 10 the roof
Preparations thus far made will allow
the government TO handle with a great re-
sistance force from 700 to 800 troops ia the
executive buildings and ammunition and
stores have been provided to Withstand %
continuous attack for one month or more
should hostilites break out.
The water supply cannot be cut of, as
the executive building Is supplied by an
artesian well located within the grounds.
The government claims that with the sup
port Of the Annexation club and the Citi-
zens' reserve, backed by the present formi-
dable battery of Gatlings, Maxims and
Austrian tieldpieces now on hand, an ag-
gressivc movement could be made, IL neccs-
sary, that would clear Honolulu of the ag-
gregate forces of nll the men-Oi-war vessels
at present In port should landing be
made.
In case a collision comes further aid win
nt once rally around the provisional gov
ment from the other islands. ln case it Is
the intention 10 carry cut the instructions
for the restoration of the monarchy Minis
ter Willis has promised 20 give the pro
| visional government 80 hours notice before
taking such action
In case OF defeat the revenues of the gov
ernment have already been secreted, and
| the government will be reorganized 40 9th
er headquarters defying Cleveland and th,
I restored monarchy until the resident Amer
| leans are swept by a superior force from
/ their homes in Hawnh
Fear British Interference.
10 has been learned upon the best an
! thority-in fact coming directly from roy
alist sources-that the British minister
resident. Woodehouse, has lately stated C
different persons in Honolulu that there
was au understanding between presidon
! Cleveland and the English government
that the monarchy should he restored il
! private political circles here on Che annex
ationists side, the opinion has been fee
ly expressed that the presence of the Britisl
cruiser Champion here at the present tim
was caused by the ieur in the English for
eign Office that President Cleveland woull
not be able TO carry ont his policy ant
promise.
This theory reached the executive. am
the advisory council held "a special session
in which Arccil Brown introduced the fol
lowing resolution, which was ununimousl
recommended by the council 20 the cXeou
tive:
Resolved, That the executive council inquii
Of the American minister whether Dis instrui
tloua were covered hy and in harmony with oh
letter of Secretary Gresham 90 President Clcvi
land; ii 800, whether he was instructed to u.
force.
Resolved, That should the above he in Oh
affirmative, This council recommends that NJ
Willis Dee Immediately given his passport an
the cX-quecn be made prisoner of state.
The fear of the council seems to be tina
the British viii offer their protection {
the eX-queen In case President Clevelnn
fails TO restore her. This is the chief rei
son that the notice has been given to th
foreign officials not to land troops withou
permission of the provisional government
The provisional government will sen
important dispatches TO Minister Thurstor
The fact is TO bee emphasized that no quel
tion of arbitration has been submitted b
the provisional government, as Is assume
: by Secretary Gresham. Mr.. Thurston wi
be instructed that the position taken b
I himself is a correct one, and one upo
+ which the government here will insist
with force If necessary.
lt is learned that as Minister Blount il
, terviowed but two Of the original commi
tee Of safety the government viii also fol
! ward TO Minister Thurston for his use al
davits from the remaining II members q
to facts happening from the date of th
promulgation of the new constitution {
the time of the raising of the stars an
3 stripes by ex-Minister Stevens.
/ In view of the attitude assumed by Pre-
I ident Cleveland, American citizens yeste
I day presented protest 60 Minister VIII
, which has been numorously signed.
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