The record-union., 1893-08-16
Special Correspondence of the Associated
Rress

Arrives ut san Francisco
Special Correspondence of the Associated
Press.
Honolulu, Aug. S.-The leading topic
of discussion here for the Last forty-eight
hours has been Minister Blount's an
nouncement that he would leave by the
steamer Gaelic to-day. 1t has also lately
transpired that he has taken definite
stand back of the Provisional Govern
ment On certain demands made by the
Japanese. Prominent Annexationists de-
clare Blount to be favorable to the estab-
lishment of a protectorate over Hawaii.
Minister Blount is greatly vexed at tho
stories set ailoat by Claus Spreckels i'm
plicating him in the cane presentation by
Royalists. Royalists are not favorably
impressed by the proposed new treaty
from Washington, while on the other
hand the Annexationists are elated, and
assert that they have still other grounds
for believing that the beginning of the
end has been reached.
In conversation two days ago, Minis
ter Blount said he had decided three
weeks ago to return to the United States
on or about the present date, and that
nothing but positive orders by the Aus
tralia or Oceanic would prevent his de-
parture by the Gaelic, which sails to-day.
In reply to inquiries during an ex-
tended interview, the Minister said in
substance: Il am going owing to the
pressure of my private affairs. L am
done with my work here, and there is no
necessity for me TO remain. Beside 1
shall leave things here in good shape, and
there is no anticipation that trouble will
be precipitated during the interval of
thirty days which will likely pass before
my successor can arrive, if he does not
come on the Australia before | leave l
have notified the State Department of my
intended departure. l shall turn over the
archives of the Government with other
property to Consul-General Severance at
noon of August Sth, if the Gaelic arrives
in the morning.
There is no danger of any disturb
ances from the AnneXationists, and in
conversation with leading Royalists |
have learned that they will make no fur
ther opposition to the Provisional Gov
ernment until after the decision of the
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osition for annexation. l am anxious 10
get home, and am confident the Pro-
visional Government is capable of pre-
serving the peace and quiet OF the coun-
try. l do not at present know whether 1
will go directly to Washington or not.
feel that many questions might arise that
/ could give further information upon,
but my destination will be determined
by advices received after my arrival in
san Francisco"
Throughout the interview ran the pre-
vailing idea that Minister Blount consid-
cred the Provisional Government a
fixture, not to be disturbed unless the
United States should see fit to change its
policy hereafter. When approached
about the contents of his report, he re-
piled that he intended leaving Hawaii
without expressing an opinion on either
side of the question at issue, but the en-
tire tenor of his conversation went to
show that his reserved opinion was that
the Government of the United States
should uphold the present island Gov
ernment in the interest of Americans and
America,
More light was thrown upon the sub
ject this morning when it was learned
directly and positively that the Japanese
Government has lately been pressing the
Provisional Government for some prom
ise or assurance OF future suffrage for
Japanese immigrants here After con-
sultation with Minister Blount the Pro-
visional Government declined to answer
the Japanese Government, pending the
settlement of the annexation question by
the United States.
President Dole stated that Minister
Blount had taken positive stand on the
proposal for japanese suffrage. and that
he considered it a menace to American
interests i'll Hawaii that should not be
allowed to interfeie during the consider
alton of the proposition for continuing
American domination here. The fact
that the American Minister and the Pro-
visional Government have acted together
IN resisting the repeated demands of
Japan on this point is deemed significant
by all who are in the diplomatic secrets
OF the islands.
The prevailing and growing opinion is
that the Provisional Government will be
continued in power under protectorate.
1t Is growing stronger in public support
and financially day by day, and by the
time decision is reached by the United
States, even if adverse, 1t would be inn
possible for the Royalists to make any
headway against it. Minister Blount has
expressed an opinion to this effect on
several occasions, it is said on good au-
thority.
The strongest and most pointed ex-
preston OF opinion that has come from
Minister Blount since he dispatched his
report by the steamer Australia, three
weeks ago, was made to prominent and
reliable man, short time ago, in which
Blount is reported to have sand directly
that he considered it necessary for the
continuance Of good government in Ha-
wall that the Provisional Government no
continued and placed under some form
OF American protection.
The interviews and remarks of CLANS
Spreckels after his arrival in San Fran
cisco have raised considerable laughter
here among annexationists, as the Pro
visional Government is known to be not
only well established, with Minister
Blount's sanction and confidence. but
that it is rapidly gaining strength since
Spreckels' departure.
The steamer Australia arrived this
morning Unexpectedly, after a splendid
run OF days and p hours. She brought
dispatches from Minister Thurston Tor
the Government, but owing to the length
OF time since they left Washington they