Evening journal., 1893-12-09
HAWAII IS HEARD FROM.
Minister Willis Still Waiting For
Developments.
HE RBAssUREs PRESIDENT DOLE.
American Residents Prepared to Resist an
Attempt to Restore tho Queen Provi-
siouai Government Prepared For Roy
niist Outbreak libel Suit.
lCopyrIrht. iso8, by nv Assoolatcd Pr

Riist Outbreak-Wiison's libel Suit.
iCopyright. iso3 10y the Associated Pressl
SAN FRANCISCO. Dee. 9.-The following |
news from Hawaii was received by the |
schooner Transit which left Honolulu ON
Nov. l9
During the afternoon the Alameda sailed
Minister Willis made a statement virtually
that nothing definite would be done here
until he had received a reply 90 dispatches
sent to Washington 10y the Alameda This
statement was published Ia The star. Yes
terday The Bulletin published a letter from
| Minister Willis In which he said hewished
hs remarks in The star 20 apply TO the
entire press OF Honolulu The stand taken
/ by Minister Willis in his interview with
/ The star which was revised la proof 10y
him before publication, caused considera-
/ bic anxiety in government circles, owing
to the intimation that any breach of the
/ peace would ho punished by the american
minister TO the Associated Press his
words were. ANY trouble precipitated on
the other side would be stopped at once by
the United States forces.n
On the morning Of the i5th, the day after
the Alameda left, President Dole called
| upon Minister Willis 90 learn how far the
authority of the United States was expect
ed 10 be carried In case Of an emergency.
Upon his return 10 was learned that the
| provisional government was fully satisfied
| with the explanation and limitations made
by Minister Willis
10 is the general opinion that the original
language used by the United States minis.
ter conveyed more than he intended il
should.
Wiiiis Reassuros Dole.
1t is understood that President Dole very
IL. 4. g.. D Al. D.. a.
! visional government commanded the situ-
alton and would require no aid from the
| United States unless 10 was called for. The
president assured the minister that any
breach of peace which might occur would be
speedily dealt with 10y the Hawaiian govern
ment. The provisional government re-
ceived assurances on the points mentioned
which were perfectly satisfactory. 10 is
understood that Minister Willis said he
would stand back of the present govern
ment until the present difficulty was set
tied.
The tension in political matters since the
departure of the Alameda has only par
tinlly relaxed. Minister Willis stated that
lac made the public statement that moth
ing Immediate would be donen 90 ease mat
ters down, and he believed u crisis was ap-
preaching. His remedy worked for few
| hNNlef NAh ~ NOW NiIttia At lihr nlNNlAtl
just enough TO stimulate speculation, and
e both sides interpret his explanation favor
ably which in the end viii doubtless add
fuel TO the political fire.
When the attention of the United States
( minister was called 20 the fact that the
provisional government would aid him In
p keeping the peace, he replied that he did
not expect trouble unless il came from ir-
responsible persons ON either side.
Ex-Marshal G. b. Wilson has brought
two libel suits against Walter G.. Smith,
editor Of The star. The suits have grown
out Of the republication of q report made
to Mr.. BlOunt by Colonel v. V. Ashford
p regarding immoralities practiced in the
o palace by the ex-queen and Wilson The
b original account was published in the San
Francisco Chronicle last April and was
furnished the Honolulu correspondent by
Ashford, although given TO Mr.. Blount in
confidence Most OF the allegations In
Ashfords account are said 20 be capable Of
proof, and the defense allege they will
place the ex-queen on the stand aud give a
full expose Of the entire matter. IL Is gen
orally believed the suits viii not be allowed
TO come to trial by the prosecution.
An interview with members of the pro.
vsional government develops a determine.
tion TO stand on the defensive and take
nothing on trust until the United States
government is officially heard from either
T. directly or through Minister Willis. In
the meantime troops will be kept fully
armed and a reserve guard ready at a min,
uto's notice.
American Residents Ready to Fight.
= Many Americans assert that no rcstora
ton shall take place. The provisional gov.
ernment expresses the opinion that the use
Of force on the part of the United States
4, would be equivalent TO % declaration OF
war Resident Americans have at least
800 rifles and ammunition In private
hands which it would be impossible tc
seize in case of restoration. Those best
n posted say the throne would not stand an
hour after the withdrawal of American
l. troops
,r The theory OF restoration, however, viii
y not be believed here until the last mo
+ ment. Should 10 then be true, seriou.
n trouble will likely follow. This much IL
admitted by the clearest heads on botl
"A sides.
From source almost in touch with tht
10 American legation it Is learned that thl
N contingency which has caused delay n
y Hawaiian affairs until Washington i
" heard from is the fact that the proyisiona
government and resident Americans woull
n / openly resist clAntt com promise OF fthtofd
h tion.
Il In conversation with the Associates
ii Press reporter Minister Willis said he wa
= confident that legislation favorable 20 th
Hawaiian Islands would shortly take plac
In the United States. He thought the dut
q on sugar would be placed at / cent pc
u pound and that the bounty would be r,
Is pealed. This would make a net dilerenc
~ of about SIS a ton to Hawaiian planter
4 under their present contracts, which allol
ne the Sugar trust a heavy rebate.
~ Minister Willis has gotten into trouhl
10 with the newspapers. The Honolulu Sta
in publishing the interview with Willii
secured a scoop over its rivals, and the
criticised the minister for talking so freely
tv These criticisms drew forth letter froI
Il. | Minister Willis in which he saidi 'ri
a short conversation had with the reportt
Al had no political significance whateve
a. When my government is ready 70 max
i'm any official or political statements, il wi
~ be elsewhere. IL was intended as an al
n peal to all TO unite in preservation Of peaS
l and caol nrtnr %