Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-11

TEE DEPossD QUEES-THE SITUATION JUST
BEFORE THE REyoLCTIoN-How THE PRO
yIsIoSAL GoyERyMEST WAS ESTABLISHED
WHAT CAUSED THE TRoUBLE-THE EFFECT
on THE PUBLIC.
The following extract from a private letter
recently received in Washington from Homo
lulu will be read with a great deal of interest
just at this time. 1t shows how matters imme-
diately preceding the Hawaiian revolution were
regarded by a visitor to the islands The writer
was the guest Of the family of Chief Justice
Judd in Honolulu ut the time that the Hawaiian
queen was depOsed.
HoSoLULU. II. l.. January Is. 1893.
When | last wrote the political horizon
showed no especial cause for anxiety. Good
people neither liked nor trusted the queen. The
opium bill had passed. and was awaiting the
queens veto or signature. committee of
ladies, of whom was one. had interviewed her
TO beg her not to sign. but 10 veto it. On
Tuesday, after an assurance from those who
had 1t In charge that the lottery bill would not
be brought up this session. several of the good.
honest souls believed them. and fOOlishly went
away to their homes in other islands The
United States steamer Boston took Mr. Stevens
Omitted States minister up to Hilo to visit the
volcano.
The lottery bill was sprung upon the house
when one man had been sent out to attend to
some necessary business. when another had
been summoned by forged mandamus to ap-
pear at once in court a civil claim. and was
gotten through by a majority of two votes.
This made acute people suspect that something
was afoot
That day tuesday the legislature sent a
message to the queen that they would be ready
20 be prorogued Thursday. She replied
that she would prorogue them on Saturday at
noon Judge Judd said: BE on the lookout
for a want of confidence vote and change of
ministry" 1t was excellent ministry. the
only really fine one since early in kalakauas
Sme. The vote was brought up Thursday and
'carried-25 to 90. think. Friday a message
came from the queen naming a new cabinet.
Good people said weaker or worse could
scarcely be chosen. Petersen, the one white
man who had voted for the lottery BILL was one
of them. Every one thought they would be
the queens willing tools. Judge Judd was
Obliged TO swear them into Office.
Saturday morning the queen sent back both
the opium and the lottery bills signed.
THE PRoRoGATIoS.
At IL came the propagation. which is quite an
imposing ceremony. All the wives of the chief
men. Chief Justice and Chancellor Judd. the
ministry. the foreign ambassadors, &c, walk in
the procession. A massive is sent beforehand
to these ladies il. regard to dress .'Fui, Dress
no bonnets. this time. But. poor queen, none
of the foreign ladies went 1t was prearranged
by telephone. because that morning the queen
mad sent back to the ministers the odious opium
and lottery bills signed. and because there was
almost a certainty that she would do what she
proceeded to. The Propagation speech was
pleasant and right enough At the close of the
ceremony she called her new ministry to the
palace with her and commanded them to sign a
new constitution which put all power into her
/ hands. She thought they we're her creatures,
and when they demurred she gritted her teeth
and Missed out: ''You won't: You shall" As
they persisted in their refusal she went upon
the balcony and said to the natives who were
about IN large numbers, and all the small army
and police force drawn up in the foreground:
Il am hlndered now by my ministry from pro-
mitigating the new constitution but shall lind
an opportunity in few days"
Sunday all was quiet externally. gave the
discourse in the great church. A meeting of
citizens was held and committee of thirteen
appointed to consider measures. Monday
morning posters were out for mass meetings on
both sides The queen also had a proclamation
in Hawaiian. in which she said she would in
future act according to law. but notifying them
to elect n legislature which would carry out her
wishes and theirs. About a thousand natives
attended the queens meeting, much larger
number than that Of the citizens. The COM
mittee Of thirteen were empowered to act
further strong resolutions were passed point
ing straight to deposition. The meetings dis
persed quietly.
THE LANDING OF THE BosToS's MEN.
About ) pm. 800 United States troops from
the Boston landed and took positions at com
manding points. The full fire department was
out During the night two fires were kindled
by natives. but were seen, one extinguished
and the other kept from spreading beyond the
barn where ii was set
Tuesday morning there was feeling of strong
but suppressed excitement. Most children were
sent to school. but orders were given to the
schools TO close at noon. About o'clock Mrs.
McCuliy drove down town, but took ner re-
spousible German outside man instead of hold
. inc
boy TO hold the horse when stopped. Many
natives were clustered here and there. mostly
with gloomy facer, some with bright ones.
business was At u stand still Just then troops
aud ammunition were landed. A call had been
Issued asking ali loyal citizens who had mus
kets or ammunition TO bring them to the
armory. In answer to this call everybody from
boys OF seventeen 10 white-headed men came
10 the great space between the government
house anu the palace.
..f'BTHE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
The committee Of thirteen read proclama-
tion setting forth the misdeeds of the late king
and of the queen from "a governmental point of
view, not touching upon their private lives at
AL This gave their reasons for abrogatlng
Inonarcelcai government, which they proceeded
10 do. Then provisional government was an
ndunced, with ministry OF four and a council
OF fourteen TO carry 1t on. Martial law was
proclaimed. All persons holding office under
the former government, except Liiiuokalarii.
tt= Tour ministers and the marshal. were re-
| quested TO remain in Office and continue their
functions. The declaration was made that all
laws not inimical 20 the above statements would
continue IN force; that the United states in the
person OF its minister. had approved of these
steDs; that further arrangements would be pro-
mulgsted As made. A demand was made to
the marshal to deliver up the police head
quarters. the police and soldiery. He de-
mHrred, but accompanied Mr. sam. Damon to
the queer. At first both held ont. but after an
hour submitted, the queen sending a written
protest.
The new government took possession of the
troops, the police and everything but the
palace. Citizens patrolled the whole time the
fire department being stationed at their engine
houses. But the people felt that the danger OF
bloodshed, rapine and coreagration was over.
The numerous telephones kept the women at
home nearly as well posted the the
street. for one felt weight lifted from me
that had not known there and slept pro-
foundly, whereas had had one eve open for
,hres nights previous. 1 hear this morning
wednesday, that the queen is ordered to leave
the palace this afternoon.