The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-31
THE HAWAIIAN QUESTION.
1t Is the Principal Topic of Dis
cussion in Washington.
HOW THE SENATE STANDS.
Interviews with Members of the COM
mittee ON Foreign Relations.
In the House a Diversity of Opinion Pre-
walls, but the Annexation scheme
Has Many Champions and
Friends Anxious for 1t.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-rhere are some
important developments in the Hawaiian
situation First it is pretty clearly indi-
Gated that the administration is not in
anyway lukewarm in the matter as was
first supposed. Secondly the action of the
commander OF the Boston, against which
Great Britain is about to file, or has filed,
formal protest, has received the official
approval OF the president and cabinet.
The sentiment in favor of annexing is
rapidly extending and several members of
the cabinet have expressed themselves in
favor of it. 1t has been reported that
President Harrison is in favor of annex
alton. Although the course pursued by
Minister Stevens IN ordering the Boston s
marines ashore, was without explicit in
structions from the government his action
is fully approved by the president.
In the Senate there is a distinctively
American feeling in the Hawaiian ques-
ton which is not confined to any party.
y There can be no doubt that a majority of
Hthe Foreign Relations Committee look
with favor upon the establishment of
American dominion on the islands, but
In just what shape is matter of detail
not yet considered.
The objection to Mr.. Chandeliers resolu-
ton on the subject as offered today is not
looked upon in the way of an anti-an-
nexation feeling, but fear on the pard of
the opponents of the anticipation bill that
ii IL had not gone over until tomorrow the
day would have been spent in its dis
cussion and the delivery of anti-option
speeches been prevented.
Senator Dolph, member OF the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, said this
evening: s'The United States has been
waiting fifty years for this opportunity
and now that it has come in such a way
the problem can be solved without diff
ficulty- l certainly see no reason why
we should hesitate. The man who would
oppose what is the manifest duty of the
country in this matter is, think, hardly
deserving of a seat in Congress. l GER
tainly favor control OF these islands by
the government of the United States. -
Mr.. Hlscock. another member OF the
same committee, is also in favor of an
nexation. 81 believe,' said he, ''this
government should prevent any inter-
ference In this matter on the part Of any
other power. 1t is matter that concerns
us wholly, and for one, may say / am
in favor of the establishment there of a
territorial form of government under the
flag OF the United States -
One member of the committee, who did
; not ike TO be quoted, said the only STUN
bling block he saw in the way was the
possible action OF the House, If it were
swayed by the influence of certain gen.
tlemen who controlled appropriations.
1t would, he thought, be short-sighted
policy to consider the cost when there
was so much at stake in the matter of the
perpetuation of the safety of the Re-
public, and the requirement of that
which would enable us to compel the re-
spect of nations who were now friendly
simply because it was good policy to be
friendly. In a country like the United
States, as he looked upon it, it was OF
little moment whether the annexation of
Hawaii involved the expenditure of thou
sands or millions.
Senator Chandler's resolution requests
the president to lay before Congress any
treaty he may make for ratification by
legislation. The purpose of that language
was to permit the House of Representa-
tives to share in the responsibility for
disposition OF the subject, and not
have action taken in the Senate and be-
hind closed doors. Undoubtedly this is
calculated to strengthen the proposition
contained in the resolution looking to an
nexation.
Mr.. Chandler says: "The time has come
for the United States to annex Hawaii.
For years they have been gravitating to-
government could be maintained on the
islands there was no necessity for annex
alton. Now, however, it is apparent that
the government can no longer stand, and
the people are willing to come to us. 1t
will not be necessary for the United States
to embark in general policy of annexa-
ton or colonization. What we want is
Hawaii in the Pacific and one or two
points in the West Indies. We need
them for coaling stations and for strategic
outposts, and we can stop there. - The
Chandler resolution will come up IN the
Senate in the morning hour tomorrow un-
less some diversion be made.
In the House there was a diversity of
views. Mr.. Watson of Georgia voiced
nothing but job,'' he said speaking
against annexation. sit is Job put up
by the American property owners and
sugar planters in Hawaii, who are not
looking to national prosperity but to per-
sonal agrandizement."
The general sentiment among members
of the House seems to be that the United
States should annex the Hawaiian ISLANDS
now that it has been invited to do so, but
there are exceptions to this view. Mr..
O'Ferral of Virginia is opposed to ac-
QUESTION by the United States of more
territory. Mr.. Blount of Georgia, chair
man of the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
declined TO speak upon the SUBJECT. Mr..
Raynor of Maryland, another member of
the Foreign Affairs Committee, said: 81
am not in favor of letting England get
possession of the islands. II the question
is between the United States government
and the government of Great Britain, l
think the United States should annex the
Sandwich group. Personally l favor a
protectorate.
Mr.. Hooker, of Mississippi, also mem
absolutely opposed to any other govern
ment than the United States taking pos
session of the Hawaiian islands.