The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-29
THE HAWAIIANS,
Affairs Unsettled by the Uncertainty as
to the Future of the Islands

| HONOLULU, March 16-[Special Cor. As
sociated Press. THE uncertainty which
prevails as to the probable fate of the
islands, SO far as the question of aunexa
| ton to the United States is concerned, is
having depressing effect here, not only
on general trade, but on the morals of the
people. A feeling of unrest has arisen
| that will require more than empty con-
lectures to still. Dispatches received tell
| ing of apparent doubt existing in the
minds of some OF the people of the United
States as to the justness of accepting the
| proposals of the provisional government
are having an effect on the minds of the
native Hawaiiaps, who are naturally
prone to change. Even the royalists openl y
state that the public sentiment In the
United States Is changing in their favor,
| through the representations of Paul
Neuman and Prince David, and they give
out that the queen confidently expects
Information by the steamer Australia Tar
irving here on the 22d instaut) that her
throne will be restored to her, though pos
sibly with the condition attached that the
United States will declare "A protectorate
The meetings of the Civil Rights, or
'black flag" league. and the Patriotic
league aud the Native Sons of Hawaii, are
being reinforced by meetings of those dis
provisional government in making its ap.
pointments. Almost all the meetings
have been held in secret. The leagues
have sent delegates to the other islands to
organize branches there, The Patriotic
league Is proposing to admit to working
membership in the order all Hawaiian
women over % years of age. Women are
nounced royalists. The disa ffected mill
tiamen would like to see, If not assist, in
securing a change In the ministry, and the
proposal of a liberal newspaper that
republic be established for the Interim
that Is popularity supposed will elapse
between the present time and that when
the United States shall have arrived at
some conclusion respecting annexation, is
meeting with some favor.
In Justice to the moderation and practice
OF the provisional government and of
prominent men of tho American or annex
alton party, 1t must be said, however that
they are quietly awaiting the action of the
United States with faith in its good inten-
tions, and with no doubt as TO a satisfac-
tory conclusion to the labors of their
commissioners at Washington. There is
a movement on foot to form an oryaniza-
tton at Honolulu among all the friends of
annexation. Lists are being circulated
about town, and large number OF the
supporters Of the provisional government
have signified a willingness to join.
One of the most important changes that
has occurred since the provisional govern
ment assumed power Is the resignation of
p. G. Jones, minister of finance. Mr.. Jones
has been subjected 70 considerable crisi-
cism. owing to the appointments made totbs
department under his charge, but his hon.
esty and capability are unquestioned. The
Of his health is the cause assign
ed for his resignation. The executive
all
him. Mr.. Porter is supporter both of
the provisional government and Of annex.
ton. 1t is rumored that Attorney General
Smith contemplates resigaing.
The plea of Sir Edwin Arnold for Jap
anese protectorate over Hawaii has again
called attention TO a danger which few
observers have foreseeu. Colonel |
the warship Nanimo would have made an |
Effort to annex or to establish a protec- |
.orate over the islands had SIZE not been |
by Minister Stevens
Colonel Ashford is bitterly opposed to |
ment, but is just firm be- |
lever that the islands should he immedi
ltely Joined TO the United State. il the |
lights OF the Hawaiiaus are To be maiu-
aimed.
General Hartwell also holds that II the
United States withdraws her protection
will force the islands either into the
lands OF England or Japan. "On a popu-
ar vote" said he. .'the II oo0 or Is go
japanese here wonld go far toward carry
ng the islands for their own country"
Chief Justice Judge also thinks that
here sre designs upon the islands IL is
'robable that If the United States aban-
oned the protectorate, the japanese
would consider that no govern nlent exist
d IN the islands, and would raise their
sg.
The British minister (Wodehouse) Is on
riendiy terms with the japanese COM
lissioDers- In Conversation with men Of
integrity on Friday last
Sodehoase said: 'fhe dag Of the Cnites.
tates viii have to come down and the
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