The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-02-17

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The treaty OF
annexation concluded between Secretary
of State Foster and the commissioners OF
the provisional government Of Hawaii was
transmitted to the senate yesterday, but
not made public. The message OF the
president was brief 1t stated that it was
deemed more advisable to annex the
islands than to establish protectorate.
The provisional treaty does not attempt to
deal in detail with the questions that grow
| out Of the annexation of the Hawaiian
islands to the United States. The COM
| missioners representing the Hawaiian gov
ernment lave consented to leave to the
future and to the just and benevolent pur-
poses of the United States the adjustment
of all such questions.
''I do not deem it necessary" says the
president ''to discuss at large the condi-
tions which have resulted in this action.
1t has been the policy Of the administra-
tion not only to respect, but 20 encourage
the advance OF an independent govern
ment in the Hawaiian islands so
| long as it afforded suitable guarantees for
| the protection of life and property and
maintained a stability aud strength that
gave adequate security against the domi-
nation of any other power. The moral
! support of this government has continually
manifested itself in the most friendly
! diplomatic relations and in many acts of
/ courtesy. The overthrow of the monarchy
Is not in any way owing to promotion by
| this government, but had its origin in
what seems to have been reactiOnary and
| revolutionary policy on the part of Queen
! Liliuokalani, which put in serious peril,
! not only the large and preponderating in-
| terests of the United States in the islands,
| but all foreign interests, and, indeed a de-
! cent administration of civil affairs and the
peace of the islands. 1t is quite evident
that the monarchy mad become effete and
the queens government so weak as TO be-
the prey OF designing and unscruplous
persons. The restoration OF the queen to
The throne is undesirable, If not impossi-
bic, and, unless actively supported by the
United States, would be accompanied by
serious disaster and the disorganization of
all business interests.
"The influence and interest of the United
States in the islands must be increased
and not diminished Only two courses are
now open: One, the establishment of Z
prOtectorate by the United States, and the
other, annexation full and complete.
think that the latter course, which has
been adopted IN the treaty, will be highly
promotive of the best interests of the
Hawaiian people. The interest of the
United States is not wholly unselfish. 1t
is essential that none of the other great
powers shall secure these islands. Such |
position would not consist with our safety !
and with the peace of the world. Prompt !
action upon this treaty is very desirable |
If it meets the approval of the senate |
peace and good order will be secured to |
the islands under the existing laws until |
such time as congress can provide by legis- !
lation permanent form of government |
for the islands. This legislation should be |
characterized: by great liberality and a |
high regard for the rights of all the people |
and OF all foreigners domlciled there"
TEXT OF TREATY.
''The United States of America and the |
provisional government of the Hawaiian |
islands, IN view of the natural dependence |
of those islands upon the United States by |
their geographical proximity thereto, of |
the important part taken by the United |
States in the implanting in said islands of |
Christian civilization, of the long con-
tinuance of their exclusive reciprocal |
commercial relations, whereby their |
mutual interests have been developed and
paramount share thus acquired by the
United States In the productions, indus
tries and trade of said islands, and espec-
tally In view of the desire expressed by the
said provisional government of the Ha-
walian Islands that those islands shall be
Incorporated into the United States as an
erelGnlty, III order 10 provide for and as
sure the security and prosperity of said
Islands, the high contracting parties have |
determined to accomplish by treaty the
object so important TO their mutual and
permanent welfare. To this end the high |
contracting parties have conferred full
power and authority upon their respect-
lively appointed plenIpoUentiaries. towit:
The president of the United States of
America and John ". Foster, secretary of
state, and the representatives of the ad-
visOry council OF the provisional govern
ment of the Hawaiian islands. Lorin
ThurstoD, William Il. Castle, William c.
Wilder, Charles K. Carter and Joseph
The provisional government of the Ha-
waiian islands cedes from the date of the
exchange of ratiiicat tons of the treaty, alb
sOlutely and without reserve, to the
United States forever, all rights of SOW
erelguty of whatsoever kiud over the Ha-
waiian islands and their dependencies.
in favor of the Uuited States
every sovereign right of which, RS an indie
pendent nation, it is now possessed The
islands hereafter become an integral part
OF tue territory of the United States. with
the absolute ownership in fee OF all public,
government or crown lands; public build
lugs, ports harbors and Qualifications:
aud naval equipments, and all
other public property OF every kind and
description, together with every right and
appurteuance thtreunto.
The remaining provisions OF the treaty
may be summarized as follows:
The congress OF the Cuited States shall /
enact separate laws for their government.
All revenues, except as regards such part
thereof rs may be used for the civil. mill
tary or naval purposes Of the United
States or may be assigned to the use o. the I
local government, shall be used solely Tor
the oeueht OF the inhabitants of the Ha- I
Wallan Islands. Tor educational and other !
public purposes The laws of the islands
are continued, subJect to the paramount
authority OF the | uIted States. The presi- ,
dent Is 20 appoint commissioner to re. ,
side on the Islands, who shall have full
power TO veto any act OF said government. |
and an act dSapprOved 10y him shall be
yoid unless approved bp the president. 1
I utIl congress shall otherwise provide 1 ;
the existing commercial relations OF the
Islands, both with the United States and
IorslSn countries, shall continue. Con- :
greSs snail regulate the commerce of said | ,
Islands with the rest of the United states
and W ith foreign nations. The consular rep
tesentitYrs o, foreign powers now resident
10 the Islands shall be permitted 10 con- .
Llnue ~ The exercise of their consular !,
functions until they can receive their dis /
ihsFge; Ihe further importation OF Chi Z
aeSe 4hDoreVs into the country is proulb- y
.teu Ihe public debt OF the islands
Existing at the ratification of the treaty, (
including the amounts due to depOsitors I :
n lhe Hawaiian postal savings banks Is \
assumed by. the United States, but the