The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-12-18
IN FROM. HONOLULU
The Steamer Australia Arrives From
Hawaii-No Change In the
Situation,
But Several Events of Importance
Have Occurred-N0ne But Ac-
tive Supporters
Of the Government Can Hold Office.
A Demand on Willis and
His Reply.

HONOLULU, Dec. 9.--Although the
situation has not virtually changed in
the three days which have elapsed since
the sailing of the steamer Oceanic, sew
eral matters of more or less Importance
have transpired, and the latest diplo-
matte communications between Minis
ter Willis and the provisional govern
ment have been secured by the Associ-
ated Press. On Nov. 90, President Dole
addressed note to Minister Willis in
which it was stated that the provisional
government had received notice from
Minister Thurston, of Secretary Gresh-
am's letter. The provisional govern
ment wished to inquire, first, If 1t was
correct and if so, intimated that it was
due them to be informed what were the
intentions of the United States in rela-
ton to the recommendations of the sec
retary of state. On Dec. 2 a reply was
received by President Dole, in which
Minister Willis stated in substance, that
he considered the letter to Secretary
Gresham
Domestic Matter
with which he (Willis) had nothing to
do. 1t was his opinion, however, that
President Cleveland would decide to
furnish definite information and in
structions as soon as he had received
certain advices which had already been
transmitted to him. 1t was Minister
Willis opinion that President Cleve-
land would be able to come to a con-
clusion because he was anxious to have
the Hawaiian trouble speedily settled.
A previous note had also been received
from Minister Willis, in which it is 'un-
derstood he acquiesced i'm the notice
served upon him that no troops should
be landed from the United States man.
of-war without the written consent of
the provisional government.
Loyalty Requisite.
On Dec. the executive and advisory
councils of the government met to con-
slider the question of investigating the
conduct and loyalty Of number of en-
ployes known to be royalists or royalist
sympathizers. The matter had been
discussed in the cabinet, but no conclu-
sion had been reached and Minister Da-
mon suggested that the advice of the
advisory council be asked The matter
was taken up in open session before g
large number of visitors and resulted in
the passage of the following resolu-
tiens, with but one dissenting voice:
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this
advisory council that the executive
should proceed upon an investigation as
70 the loyalty of all employees of this
government and the support given by
them to it,
Resolved, That in the determination
of the loyalty of the employees of the
government, the standard shall include
active support of this government and
it's purposes IN the past.
Damon Not Resigning.
The same evening rumor was started
that Minister Damon had resigned, or
had told two royal officeholders that he
would resign before he would consent to
. representative Of the Associated Press
Minister Damon declared he had no in.
tention of resigning.
.sYou can state positively there is NO
dissention i'm the cabinet" he said.
There was merely difference of opin.
ion on the matter Of policy. That is now
settled, and il necessary removals will
be made in my department as elsewhere
refused positively to resign when
49, Il - 49,.
Fired Wundenburg.
The investigation of alleged miscon
duct Of r. w. Wundenburg, one Of the
chief witnesses cited by Secretary
Gresham from Blount's report, has been
concluded. Wundenburg refused tc
testify against himself ON certain points
and thereby prevent the attorney gen
eral from bringing in testimony as te
ex-Minister Stevens action during Tx
10th Of January. The decision Of thu
supreme court given BY all three Judge,
was filed and concluded:
"The respondent having been volun
tarily continued in Office under the pres
ent government, after It's foundation
owes respect and loyalty to it, even il b,
has not taken solemn oath to suppOr
and bear true allegiance 10 the provis
ional government Of the Hawaiian Isl
ands, rs in this case he did. Investiga
tion leads MS to order the removal of th,
respondent Wundenbnrg) from hi
Office Of deputy clerk Of the judiciar,
department and clerk Of the circui
court. first circuit, which is done ac
cordingly. ]"
Endorses the Advisory Council.
This decision endorses the principl
upon which action was taken last Thurs
day BY the advisory council regarain,
removals. and is important, as no fur
ther opinion Of the supreme court will
be required before action. When see1
President Dole stated that investigation
Of misconduct and disloyalty ot office
holders under the provisional govern
ment would begin at once. and wheneve