Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-13
The DESTINY OF HAWAII
What Minister B1ount is Do
ing in the Islands.
sPReckELs BooMs A REPUBLIC

No Enthusiasm for it Shown Among the
Planters Who Want Annexation-Ja-
pans War Ship Does Not Salute the
United States Steamer NIohican.
SAN Francisco, May 13.-The following
from Honolulu gives an interesting &C
count of what is gong on in the matter
of settling the destiny of Hawaii.
HONOLULU, May 4, 1893.
The Hawaiian Republic proposition has
not been materially promoted during the
past week. The projectors say that they
have concluded it is best to wait and see
what the United States intends to do.
The Spreckels boom for Republic has,
also, apparently come to a standstill. A
meeting of planters was held April %, at
which Spreckels explained his ideas in de-
tail and offered for adoption a communi-
cation to President Cleveland, opposing
annexation because of the difficulties it
would place in the way of obtaining the
cheap labor necessary to plantation work.
The communication was referred to a
committee, and, at meeting on April %,
was shelved. Some of the planters pres
emit declared themselves ready to concede
anything to secure annexation.
A convention of the Hawaiian Patriotic
league, which was probably the first of
the kind ever held in the islands, assem-
bled May 1st, there being about 30 dele
gates present from all the islands. Joseph
Nawahi presided, assisted by John A. Cum
minis, Honorary President. The object of
the convention was to frame a memorial
to commissioner Blount which should be
expressive of the natives, wishes in the
matter of government President Nawahi
made a patriotic speech in the course of
which he said although few Hawaiians
were in favor Of annexation, yet God is
merciful enough to bring such erring ones
into the fold again.
A delegation from the Maui Annexation
Club called on MIR. Blount May 1st to as
sure him that the annexation sentiment
was growing in favor among the natives
as we'll as foreigners on the island of
Maui. When the Commissioner asked If
in the event of annexation, the natives
would expect to become voters, the chair
man replied in the affirmative. The ad-
visory council headed by ce-President
Damon, also called on Commissioner
Blount few days ago. Replying to their
address, he said:
Il came here to examine into the state
of the country and must, therefore, con-
line myself to my duties. / have of neces-
slty interviewed many people, and have
accumulated alarge quantity of material,
but as yet have not gone very deeply into
statistics and figures connected with the
Islands. This, however, l intend to &C
complish later on. The shortness of time at
my disposal has necessitated my meeting
individuals as 1 can arrange for them.
In other words Unjust husband my time
and condense my work"
To a member of the Supreme bench he
said few days ago: 81 do not want to go
to the other islands to which I have been
invited. l have taken considerable re-
sponsibility upon myself in lowering the
American flag and l want to remain here
so that l can order troops ashore in case
OF any trouble
The situation here may be summed up
this way:
The Provisional Government believes
itself strong enough to quell any internal
disturbances and maintain itself in au-
thority. The Minister of Finance states
that means for carrying on the government
are ample. The annexation sentiment is
!u'etly strengthening, but the delay in the
.lement of the question is having tell
ing effect on business interests that desire
to eXpend or invite capital.
The government has been revising the
sedition and treason laws. At a recent
meeting Councillor Emmeluth introduced
a resolution declaring that any agitation
for the restoration Of the ex- Queen, or for
any political purposes other than that for
which this government has been organized
is hereby declared to come within the
meaning of the sedition act passed by these
councils january 30 of this year, and the
police department is hereby instructed to
proceed against all persons making them
selves liable under this act.
The United States ship Adams arrived
April 29th and the Mohican started home.
Admiral Skirrett transferred his flag to
the Boston May 1st.
The Mohican was saluted as she passed
by all the cruisers in port, except the Jap
anese cruiser Naniwa.
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