The record-union., 1893-11-15

Cabinet, the Result OF the lnSCfuc-
tions to Minister Willis in Regard
to Hawaiian Affairs-Congressma
storer Not Satisfied With the Ac-
ton Taken by the Administration.
Special to the RECORD UNION.
WASHINGTON, Nov. I4.-There is fear
OF friends of the present Government in
Hawaii that Minister Willis will push
President Dole for an immediate decision
on the demand for prompt surrender of
his authority on the ground that the Pro-
visional Government itself had put a
limit of duration to its own authority,
and that the limit expired when it was
decided that there was no chance of an
nexation to the United States. There
have been rumors from the State De-
partment that the United States has not
entered upon the attempt to restore the
Queen without thorough understanding
with all the foreign Powers, and it is said
that the Government has received assur-
ances that no objection would be raised
to its plan. Great Britain will unques-
tionably welcome the restoration of
Queen Liliuokalani and the prospect of
the early accession of Princess Kaiulani
as the best hope of the Government dis
tinctively in British interests. By the
convention in France in 1913 England
agreed to refrain from ever annexlng
the Hawaiian Islands or of taking
them under a protectorate, but she
never ceased to try her influences to con-
troll the local Government to her inter-
ests. The restoration of the Queen affects
the United States interest in the Pearl
River harbOr exclusive. The right of
the United States to use this harbor was
a reciprocal consideration granted for the
Tree entry of Hawaiian sugar into the
United States, but the general free entry
OF sugar under the Mckinley law worked
the abrogation Of the special advantages
enjoyed by HaWaiians, and they hold
that the right Of the L nited States in Pearl
River was terminated by it.
Some disappointment is felt In Admin
istration circles at the expressions of
public opinion against the Hawaiian
policy, but there are no indications OF
wavering Of the purpose.
INVITATIONS OF a SPLIT IN THE CABINET.
CHICAGO, Nov. IA Times special
from Washington says: 1t is current OH
the best authority to-day that both Sec
rendered their designations to Cleveland
as members of his Cabinet. The reasons
assigned were the radical and emphatic
disagreement of these two gentlemen
with President Cleveland's Hawaiian
policy and the countenance given TO the
restoration of the Queen. President
Cleveland through Carlisle and Gresham,
prevailed on the brace of disgruntled
statesmen to withdraw their designations,
or at least defer them for time.
An afternoon paper, usually we'll in
formed, has the following from Wash
lngton: A story was spread broadcast
last night, which seems to have had its
origin in gossip at the Metropolitan Club
in this city, that there were strong dis
sensions in the Cabinet on the Hawaiian
situation. The rumor was definite as to
Cabinet officers who were not in accord
with the Administration, and named Sec
retaries Hoke Smith and Morton.
1t was stated that they had rendered
their designations at past Cabinet meet
ing, or would do so at the next one. Sec
retary Morton, when seen, gave absolute
denial to the rumor, stating he had not
resigned and had never thought Of doing
so.
1t can be further said that Morton is in
accord with the President on his Ha-
waiian policy, and that Hoke Smith has
not in any manner given public ex-
preston to disagreement or given any
reason To suppose he entertains opinions
differing from those of the President on
the matter.
a DIVISION ON PARTY LINES.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Hawaiian
incident is attracting much attention in
commercial circles, and Congressman still
in the city evince a lively interest in it.
1t is already accepted as inevitable that
the matter will come up in Congress as
soon as the session opens.
AhlndlcatlonS point to a division on
strict party lines. Republicans will take
Cleveland's position to be reflection on
Harrison's action in the premises and
will doubtless attack him therefor.
Democrats expect this and are preparing
to be put on the defensive.
Congressman Hit, ex-Assistant Secre-
tary OF State, has come out in condemna-
ton of the movement to restore the de-
posed Queen. Congressman Springer of
Illinois, however, says he is in thorough
accord with the Administration on the
question and believes. as he says, that as
the Queen could not have been over
thrown without the aid of the United
States marines, she should be restored.
Democrats believe that at the opening
of Congress Cleveland will send in a
message in which he viii make pu bile
many facts hitherto unknown 10 this
country, which may put the case in an
entirely new light. This is expected, es-
pecially in view of the tact that Commits
sioner Blount's report has never been
given out. Springer opposes annexation,
but says it is the duty of the United
States to assure the independence OF Ha-
waii and to make it cause of war for
any other nation to attempt annexation.
Congressman Geary OF California,
member OF the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, to-day said: "All the facts are
not before the people yet, and would
prefer to say nothing until later. As
member OF the committee, II would be
indiscreet in me to express an opinion on
matter that may come before US for con-
sideration.n
Hawaiian Minister Thurston had
long conference with Gresham to-day.
Neither would say anything Tor publica-
ton regarding the interview. As soon as
ThurSton left Gresham went to the Cab
met meeting.
Thurston declined to give any informa-
tion of the intelligence he received from
Honolulu yesterday by cipher dispatch
except to say that the Associated Press
dispatches seemed to be accurate in the
account OF what occurred. As TO any,
thing to occur he refused to have anv-
thing to say. Secretary Gresham made
an appointment to see Thurston again
this afternoon at the department. It is
exnected this interview will serve to
throw SOIne iiSHt ou tAc pfoDIen as 10
what diplomatic relations this Govern
meut claims to hold toward the existing
Hawaiian Government.
Congressman Storer Of Ohio, member
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, de-
clared to-day he would never vote dol
lar to sustain the Administration Ha-
waiian policy.
II have seen none of the members of
the Foreign Affairs Committee" he con-
tinued, 'but l for one will not aid the
Administration in its attempt to restore
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