Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-09
HAWAII IS HEARD FROM.
Minister Willis Still Waiting For
Developments.
HE REAssUREs PRESIDENT DOLE.
American Residents Prepared to Resist an
Attempt to Restore the Queen-PrOvI-
sionaI Government Prepared For n Roy
alIst Gutbreak-wnson's Libel Suit.


| alIst outbreak-wnson'sL Libel Suit.
| lCupyright IsaC& by the Associated Press.l
I SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9-The following
/ news from Hawai-. was received by the
schooner Transit, which left Honolulu on
/ Nov. 70:
! During the afternoon the Alameda sailed
Minister Willis made a statement virtually
/ that nothing definite would be done here
until he had received a reply to dispatches
! sent to Washington by the Alameda. This
statement was published in The Star. Yes
J terday The Bulletin published letter from
1 Minister Willis in which he said he wished
his remarks in The Star to apply to the
/ entire press of Honolulu. The stand taken
! by Minister Willis in his interview with
/ The Star, which was revised in proof by
him before publication, caused considera-
BILE anxiety in government circles, owing
/ to the intimation that any breach of the
| peace would be punished 10y the American
minister. To the Associated Press his
words We're, Any trouble precipitated on
the other side would be stopped at once by
the United States forces
On the morning of the nth, the day after
the Alameda left, President Dole called
/ upon Minister Willis to learn how far the
authority of the United States was expect
/ ed to be carried in case of an emergency.
/ Upon his return it was learned that the
| provisional government was fully satisfied
/ with the explanation and limitations made
/ by Minister Willis.
/ 1t is the general opinion that the original
language used by the United States minis
ter conveyed more than he intended it
should.
Willis Reassures Dole.
1t is understood that President Dole very
clearly informed the minister that the pro
Visional government commanded the stu
alton and would require no aid from the
United States unless it was called for. The
president assured the minister that any
breach of peace which might occur would be
( speedily dealt with by the Hawaiian govern
ment. The provisional government re
ceived assurances on the points mentioned
which were perfectly satisfactory 1t IS
understood that Minister Willis said he
would stand back of the present govern
ment until the present difficulty was set
tied
The tension in political matters since the
departure Of the Alameda has only par
TALLY relaxed. Minister Willis stated that
he made the public statement that moth
ing immediate would be done" to ease mat
tiers down, and he believed IA crisis was ap-
preaching. His remedy worked for few
hours. but it now appears he has divulged
just enough to stimulate speculation, and
both sides interpret his explanation favor,
ably, which in the end will doubtless add
fuel to the political fire.
When the attention OF the United States
minister was called to the fact that the
provisional government would aid him in
keeping the peace, he replied that he did
not expect trouble unless it came from ir-
responsible persons on either side.
EN Marshal {. Is. Wilson has brought
two libel suits against Walter Il. Smith
! editor of The Star. The suits have grown
out of the republication of "A report made
to Mr.. Blount by Colonel V. V. Ashford
regarding immoralities practiced in the
palace by the eX-queen and Wilson. The
original account was published in the San
Francisco Chronicle last April and WAS
furnished the Honolulu CORES pondent by
Ashford, although given TO Mr.. Blount in
confidence. Most of the allegations in
Ashford's account are said TO be capable of
proof, and the defense allege they will
+ place the eN-QUecn on the stand and give a
full expose of the entire matter. 1t is gen
orally believed the suits will not be allowed
/ to come to trial by the prosecution.
( An interview with members of the pro
visional government develops determine
/ ton to stand on the defensive and take
nothing on trust until the United States
I government is officially heard from either
directly or through Minister Willis. In
/ the meantime troops will be kept fully
armed and n reserve guard ready at min
/ ute's notice.
American Residents Ready to Fight.
Many Americans assert that 10 restora-
tion shall take place. The provisional gov
eminent expresses the opinion that the use
of force on the part of the United States
would be equivalent to declaration Of
/ war. Resident Americans have at least
/ l,5OO rifles and ammunition in private
! hands which il would be impossible to
seize in case of restoration. Those best
posted say the throne would not stand an
/ hour after the withdrawal OF American
troops.
The theory Of restoration, however, will
not be believed here until the last mo-
ment. Should it then be true, serious
trouble will likely follow. This much is
admitted by the clearest heads on both
| sides.
From a source almost in touch with the
American legation it is learned that the
contingency which has caused delay in
Hawaiian affairs until Washington is
heard from is the fact that the provisional
government and resident Americans would
openly resist either compromise or restora-
| ton.
In conversation with the Associated
Press reporter Minister Willis said he was
confident that legislation favorable to the
Hawaiian Islands would shortly take place
in the United States, He thought the duty
on sugar would De placed AT cent per
pound and that the bounty would be re
pealed. This would make a net difference
of about SIS n ton to Hawaiian planters
under their present contracts, which allow
I the Sugar trust a heavy rebate.
Minister Willis has gotten into trouble
with the newspapers. The Honolulu Star
in publishing the interview with Willis
secured a scoop over its rivals, and They
criticised the minister for talking so freely
These criticisms drew forth a letter from
Minister Willis in which he said: The
short conversation had with the reporter
had no political significance whatever
When my government is ready to make
any official or political statements, it will
be elsewhere. 1t was intended as an ap
peal to all to unite in preservation of peacs
and good order
Thurston's Instructions.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9.-It is known pos
itiyely here that the plan of action as out
lined 10y Minister Thurston to friends in
Washington before he left for Honolulu i.
identical with instructions forwarded by
him to Honolulu on Nov. ID by the steam
ship Warrmoo. 1t will be remembered
that President Cleveland's policy regard
ing Hawaii was made public only few
days before the Warrimoo sailed from Van
. couyer. Thrrston Immediately sent a dis
patch to Vancouver and had it Forwarded
! by the WArrimoo to Honolulu. where il
) was delivered to the provisional govern
ment Nov. %.
ThurstOn En- Route For Honolulu.
.