The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-19
The nevs from Honolulu nv thu sreamer

The news from Honolulu by tho steamer
Australia. which arrived at San Francisco
yesterday. is as interesting as 1t Is bewilder-
ing. Up to the date OF her departure no eff
fort had been made to restore the Queen.
On the contrary. Minister WILLIS, who was
supposed to have been instructed to restore
tho monarchy. presented letter from
President CLEVELAND to his great
aud good friend SANFORD b. DOLE.
President OF the Provisional Govern
ment. aocrediting Mr.. WILLIS to that
Government as Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentlary of the United
States OF America. with the request that
President DOLE receive him favorably."
and "give full credence to what he shall
Say on the part OF the United States and
TO the assurances which have charged
him to convey to you OF the best
wishes Of this Government for the prosperi-
ty Of the Hawaiian Islands," ." He is well
Uniformed" continued President CLEvEL AND
In his letter. "of the relative interests Of the
two countries and Of our sincere desire to
!cultivate to the fullest extent the friend
'Ship which has 30 long subsisted between
u.s." In his speech presenting his creden-
'tials. Minister WILLIS said:
IT am directed by tho President to give renewed as
suranoss Of the friendship interest and hearty good
will which 0overnment sntsrtains for you and for
lths people Of this island realm Aside from
geographical proximity and the consequent prepon-
tderating commercial interests which centre here.
the present advanced civilization and Chtistaniza-
tio II your people. together with your enlightened
toodes Of law. stand to-day beneneent monuments OF
american zeal. courage. and intelligence IL 10
surprdIns therefore, that tho United states the
rst TO recognize tho independence of tho Hawa allan
lslsnds and TO welcome them into tho great family OF
free, equal and sovereign nations: 10 It surprsing
that this historic tie has been strengthened from year
30 year by important mutual recprocties and agree
msnts alike honorable and advantage to both
srnmenta Invoking that spirit of peace. friendship
and hospitality which has been the shield aud
sword Of this country Inow. upon behalf OF the United
States OF America tender to people the right hand
nj good will which trust may DO lasting know
~ TO be sincere expressing the hope that every year
win promote and psrpetuats that good will to the
honor. happiness. and prosperity CT both Govern.
huenta"
There were rumors that new treaty
would be negotiated with the Provisional
Government. but they could not be con-
drmed. One fact. however. seems to throw
some light on the situation. and that ia
that Minister THURsToN. who had obtained
information Of the Administrations plans
Rs outlined In Secretary GBEsHAM's letter,
sent word to President DOLE by the same
tteamer In which Minister WILLIS called,
warming him not to BIO caught mapping"
and that the only salvation Of the islands
was to transform. as speedily as possible.
the Provisional Government into q re-
public In order to checkmnte the claim OF
Secretary GRESHAM that the Provisional
Government lost its legal life when the |
United States refused to annex Hawaii. |
Minister WILLIS. 1t Is said. learned Of this. |
and Immediately communicated with WASH
ington. and his original instructions were |
modified. but In what particular is not |
known.