The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-13

HONOLULU, Nov. -. via Schooner
Transit to San Francisco. Dec. S.-CCopy-
righted 1898 by the Associated Press)-
During the afternoon the Alameda
sailed Minister Willis made a statement
virtually, as already published by the
Associated Press, that nothing definite
would be done here until he had re-
ceived a reply TO dispatches sent to
Washington by the Alameda. This
statement was published in the Star.
Yesterday the Bulletin published let
ter from Minister Willis in which he
said he wished his remarks in the Star
TO apply TO the entire press Of Homo
lulu.
The stand taken by Minister Willis i'm
his interview with the Star, which was
revised in proof by him before pub
lication. caused considerable anxiety in
government circles, owing TO the init
nation that any breach of the peace
would be punished by the American
minister. To the Associated Press he
said that any trouble precipitated on the
other side would be stopped at once by
the United States forces.
On the morning of the 18th, the day
after the Alameda left, President Dole
called upon Minister Willis to learn
how far the authority of the United
States was expected TO be carried in
case Of an emergency. Upon his return
it was learned that the provisional gov
eminent was fully satisfied with the
explanation and limitations made by
Minister Willis
What Did Willis Mean.
It is the general opinion that the origi-
nal language used by the United States
minister conveyed more than he in
tended it should. 1t is understood that
President Dole very clearly informed
he minister that the provisional gov
eminent commanded the situation and
would require no aid from the United
States unless it was called for The
president assured the minister that any
preach of the peace which might occur
would be speedily dealt with by the
Hawaiian government. The provisional
government received assurances on the
points mentioned which were perfectly
satisfactory. It is understood that Mn
lister Willis said he would stand back
Of the present government uutl the
present difficulty was settled
The tension in political matters since
the departure of the Alameda has ONLY
partially relaxed. Minister Willis stated
he made the public statement that
Nothing immediate would be done" 10
ease matters down, as he believed a
crisis was approaching. His remedy
worked for a few hours, but il now APP
pears he has divulged just enough TO
stimulate speculation, and both sides in
terpret his explanation favorably, which
In the end will doubtless add fuel to
the political nrs.
When the attention of the United
States minister was called to the fact
that the provisional government would
aid him in keeping the peace, he replied
that he did not expect trouble unless
It came from irresponsible persons on
either side.
Two Libel Suits.
Ex-Marshal c. B. Wilson has brought
two libel suits against Walter c. Smith.
editor Of the Star. The suits have grown
put of the publication of a report made
10 Mr. Blount by Col V. V. Ashford re-
garding immoralities practiced in the
palace by the ex-queen and Wilson
The original account was published in
the San Francisco Chronicle last April
and was furnished the Honolulu cor
respondent by Ashford, although given
TO Mr.. BlOunt in confidence. Most or
the allegations in Ashford's account are
said TO be capable of proof. and the de-
Tense allege they will place the ex-
queen on the stand and give a full ex-
pose OF the entire matter. 1t is gen.
orally believed the suits will not be
allowed to come to trial by the prose-
cudon.
An interview with members of the
provisional government this afternoon
develops a determination to stand on the
defensive and take nothing on trust until
the United States government is of
ficlally heard from, either directly, or
through Minister Willis. In the mean
time troops will be kept fully armed
and a reserve guard ready at a minutes
notice.
Do Not Want Restoration.
Many Americans assert that no res
toration shall take place. The pro-
visional government expresses the
opinion that the use Of force on the part
of the United States would be equivalent
TO a declaration Of war Resident Amer
leans have at least 100 rifles and
ammunition in private hands, which it
would be impossible to seize in case Of