The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-02-17
OUR FLAG Is THERE.
TIE American Flag Floats Over Govern
meat stuildings In the Hawaiian Island
-Uncie sam Preserving Order

TIE American Flag Floats Over Govern
meat uiIdings In the Hawaiian Islands
Uncle sam Preserving Order.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 10.-A protector
ate has been established over the Hs-
waiian islands at the request of the
provisional government by United
! StAtEs Minister Stevens and the Amer
lean flag has been floating over the
capitol since February 1, while a bat
talon of marines from the United
States warship Boston, assisted by
three companies of native troops, are
guarding Honolulu
Such was the stirring news brought
by the steamship Australia which ar
rived early this morning from Hawaii
Minister Stevens established the pro-
tectorate at o o'clock on the morning of
February l, when he ordered the stars
and stripes raised over Aliuolani hall
and issued the following proclamation
which was published officially Febru-
airy 1:
To the Hapaiian people: AT the request of
the provisional government Of the Hawaiian
islands, hereby in the name of the United
States OF America assume protection of the
ndNallan lSldutlS LOT the protection OF the lie
and property and occupation OF public build
ings and Hawaiian soil so far as may be neces-
sary for the peace specified but not iuterfer-
ing with the administration of public affairs by
the provisional government This action is
| taken pending and subject to negotiations at
Washington. john L. STEVENS,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenip0ten-
tiary OF the United States.
United States Legation. February I. 1893
Approved and executed by G. C. Wntse
Captain United States Navy, commanding the
United States steamer Boston.
THE STEP DEEMED NECESSARY.
The story of the assumption of the
protectorate is best told by the Homo
lulu Commercial Advertiser, which pub
lished the following Wednesday, Feb
ruary 1. at 10 Il. IN:
This morning at the flag OF America was
raised over AliuOlani hall The provisional
government, after mature deliberation on the
situation some days. reached the conclusion
that the step which has now been taken was
rendered necessary by circumstances. Inces-
SAINT agitation on the part of certain whites OF a
class who have always been the curse of this
country coupled with the efforts Of one English
and one or two native newspapers to Giscredit
the government 10 block its efforts 10 the estab-
lishment Of order ana in general TO bring il into
disrespect and contempt, have been the chief
agencies in spreading throughout the town
feeling of uneasiness aud disquietude. It was
thought wise. therefore, TO secure the direct as
sistance of the United States government in
the preservation of property and the main
tenance of order.
At $50 A. m. Capt Wiltse arrived at the gov
eminent building, and few moments later a
battalion from the United States ship Boston,
under Lieut.. Swinburne. mached up the streets,
entered the grounds and drew up in front of
the building. Detachments from three volun-
teer companies. A, Il and c, were drawn up in
line under their respective captains Ziegler,
Gum and Canara just before o'clock Lieut.
Rush read in q loud voice the proclamation of
Minister Stevens, and punctually at 9 O'Clock,
amid the breathless expectancy of all present
the flag. saluted by the troops and by the can
non OF the Boston, was raised above the tower
of Aliuolani hall
The raising Of the flag does not OF course in
dictate cessiOn TO the United States The Ha-
waiian flag still floats in the yard The palace,
barracks. police station, custom house etc. re-
main in the hands of the government. which
will be administered as usual. The volunteers,
with supplies of arms and ammunition, will be
withdrawn from AluOlani hall, which, until
definite intelligence arrives from the United
States. will be guarded by detachment from
the Boston
The event of this morning is hailed with Joy
throughout the community. 1t will bring
about peace and prosperity and will please all
except those who do not want Hawaii to enjoy
hese or any other blessings. 1t is not the act
Of aggression but of friendliness, done at the
instance of the Hawaiian government May
this friendliness result in union which shall en-