The evening world., 1893-11-23
THE SITUATION STRAINED.
Mr.. Willis Does Not Act, but He
Makes a Significant Speech.

HONOLULU, Nov l6, via San Fran
cisco. Nov. 23.-(By steamship Alameda.)
THE main change in the political sit
uaton since the Australia sailed has
been one of increased strain and greater
business depression. Since his first call
to present his credentials Minister Willis
has not communicated officially with the
Government.
The most significant happening which
has taken place occurred last Monday.
when a Committee of the American
League, the lately organized auxiliary
of the Annexation Club. called on the
new Minister.
ANNEXATIONISTS TO WILLIS.
After welcoming Mr.. Willis, the Com
mittee stated that the members of the
League earnestly desired that the Ha-
waiian Islands should become part of
the United States, and with that object
in view, the organization would support
the present Provisional Government of
Hawaii, and in honorable ways aid in
accomplishing annexation. The address
also contained an offer of aid. II at any
time the Minister saw fit to command
them.
Minister Willis's answer has not yet
leaked out here, as the Committee is
pledged to secrecy, but the Associated
Press Is enabled, after diligent inquiry
and careful comparison of the versions
OF the Minister'S remarks as remem-
bered by three members, of the Commit
tee to give nearly, IL not quite, ver-
batim report of the reply.
WILLIS'S SIGNIFICANT REPLY.
After welcoming the Committee, and
speaking In pleasant terms of his visit to
Hawaii. Mini lister Willis said: II am an
ardent American. / would like to see the
Strinag
Hawaii. but over all the islands of the Pa
cific Ocean. or any other territory which
would be beneficial to the United States.
II have my instructions which / can
not divulge. You will. understand this.
But this much can say, that the policy
Of the United States is already formu-
nothing which can be said or done,
either here or there, can avail anything
now.
81 do not come here as did Mr.. Blount.
] come as an executive officer. l come
to act. When the proper time arrives
] shall act. l am sorry ! cannot, tell you
however, that knowing the policy of
the United States, 1 could not have ac-
cepted the position Of executive officer
had 1t been In conflict with the prin-
Americans here will have nothing to
regret. While performing my duties in
shall have no need OF aid from you
or other resident Americans. However
wish to state positively that any out
side interference viii not be tolerated
by the United States"
CONSTITUTING THE SPEECH.
The Provisional Government considers
Minister Williss remarks as significant,
and from other information obtained, 1t
is the general belief among Americans
that United States protectorate will be
shortly established over the Provisional
Government with the understanding that
q stable form of government be organ
~ ad Nhnra NHaN. h In tAH tOI
period.
TIME OF ACTION.
Some are of the opinion that action will
be taken between the sailing of the
Alameda, to-day and the arrival Of the
has been n expressed on Board the United
States ship Philadelphia within the
Minister Wiilis's delay IN action, coupled
with his refusal to diyulge or even hint
at. officially what the policy of the
United States is to be. has caused the
political strain to become very great on
hOth sides. As consequence rumors
are tniclS.
RCMORS OF A ROYALIST PLOT.
The Government has been on the look
out for tre past few days for the threat.
en-, enad attempts Of the Royaidists yd to to seize ths
Org, that IL they could hold It now the
United States would support them as
the existing Government;
that any such attempt has been con-
templated, though others remain silent
when questioned.
lion of affairs an extra guard of sharp
sho olters was stationed in the Executive
building last night, and will be continued
thefe with the regular troops until the
matter is settled in one way or another,
AS further precaution the Govern
mtnt issued thirty rounds extra ammu.
milton to each member Of the Citizens
between
o'clock last night.
Two Cabinet, meetings were held yes
@ we're to the tSe
several members of the Advisory Coun-
,I, together with Col. ]: II. Soper. OF
me military, and Marshal Hitchcock, OF
The Police Department.
PRESIDENT DOLE SALUTED.
AT II o'clock this morning President
pole paid a visit to the United States
snip philadelphia, and was received with
the National salute OF twenty-one guns
A. ll,30 he returned and was accorded
'he usual salute.
ES-QUEEN CALLS ON WILLIS.
Last Monday morning the ex-Queer
tSSmewhat unexpectedly called upon Min
iSter Willis at the United States Lega
ttIrlner Chamberlain. She remained a
Ne Legation about twenty minutes
MImllster Willis has not yet returned IN,
,all, The eX-Queen's action created
nilich lnfavorable comment. II sug'
prsed the Royalists as we'll as the An
heNationists.
HAWAIIAN FINANCES.
This afternoon the Minister OF Finance
WIZ submit statement at the regular
session OF the Council which Will show
Ihdt the favorable condition OF the H.
h'Ac2s OF the Government continues. Inc
statement will show that the cash surplu;
" The Treasury stands at SlS6, S5O7S, anc
mat the total amount OF bonds sold tc
Date under the loan account Is Sl6I 600
This viii allow the Government Il
tStrry out all the appropriations author
t,Ied under section 2 of the Appropria
lon bill for which no provision hal