The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-02-23
THE HAWAII TREATY.
President Harrison Transmits His
Annexation Policy.
A Government Like That of Alaska Rec
ommended-The Royal Family Pro-
vfded fur-Points In His Message
Accompanying the Paper.
BEFORE THE SENATE.

BEFORE THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IT, - Hawaii is
going to be part of the United States.
President Harrison Wednesday after
noon transmitted to the senate with
his approval the treaty for annexation.
This marks the first step. The next is
the ratification of the treaty by the
senate. Then will come legislation by
both branches of congress for the gov
eminent of the islands, which will es-
tabiish their position in the union.
President Harrison and his secretary
of state, III providing for annexation,
have sought to accomplish the one
great fact first and make it part OF
the United States territory. For
that reason the treaty is SIM
pie and contains only d few
articles. 1t is signed by John w. Eos
ter as secretary of state, and by
the Hawaiian commissioners. Messrs.
Thurston, Marsden, Wilder, Castle and
Carter. In addition to its ratification
by the senate it must be approved by
the provisional government at Homo
lulu before becoming effective.
TERMS OF THE TREATY.
The terms OF the treaty are briefly
written on four sheets of manuscript.
"A synopsis follows:
1t provides for the annexation of the islands
by the United States, and the present pro-
vlsional government is authorized to con-
tinue its functions until further legiSlati
by congress can be had on the subject
Ample provision is made for the deposed
queen, who is to receive 10000 year for the
f,Y,, n f1<, <1,o
islands are preserved, and i'll the meantime the
laws of the United States such as are enforced
in Alaska will be observed. All the inhabitants
OF the Islands VINO are restricted from citizen
ship under the existing laws are to be treated
as sojourners. This applies to the Chinese who
are alreadv there. The Chinese restriction act
is to be observed there just as it is in this
country
The United States are to assume all the debts
of Hawaii and receive all the revenues which
are derived therefrOm. 1t is understood that
the debts of Hawaii are about $780,
OOO while the receipts from all sources
average about $l0OOO,OJ0 annually.
The present republican form Of gov
eminent is to be maintained until congress
has an opportunity to devise a more convenient
system The present form of government Of
Alaska is Sugges ted able, while a COM
mission such as governs the District OF Column
bla is also proposed. The details are to be de-
termined later
Upon the exchange of notifications of the
| treaty the provisional government is to turn
over to the dc signated authorities of the United
States What might De called the assets of the
KIN gdom OF Hawaii, and the government estab-
lished " congress will take it's place
ANNEXATION URGED.
President Harrison says the over
throw OF the monarchy was not in any
way promoted by this governments;
that the restoration of Liliuokalani is
undesirable If not impossible, and that
the active support by the United States
would prevent serious disaster and the
disorganization of all business inter-
ests He continues:
"Only two courses are now open-one the
establishment of a protectOrate by the United
States and the other annexation full and COM
plete. l think the latter course. which has
been adopted in the treaty. will be
highly promotive of the best interests OF
the Hawaiian people and is the only
one that will adequately secure the in
terests of the United States These interests
| are not wholly selfish 1t is essential that
none of the other great powers shall secure
these islands. Such a possession would
not comport with our safety and with the
peace of the world. This view of the STU
alton is so apparent and conclusive that no
protest has been heard from any government
against proceedings looking to annexation.
Every foreign representative at Honolulu
promptlyacknowledged the provisional govern
| ment and Think there is a general concurrence
in the opinion that the deposed queen ought
not to be restored
Prompt action upon this treaty is very de-
sirable. If it meets the approval OF the senate
peace and good order will be secured in the is
lands under existing laws until such time as con-
gress can provide by legislation permanent
| form of government for the islands. This legis-
latlon should be, and do not doubt will be, not
only just to the natives and all other residents
| and citizens of the islands, but should be char
acterized by great liberalty and high regard
for the rights Of all the people and of all for
| eignerS dOmiciled there
DEATH, slf WISCONSIN pinnonr