New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
ACTIVITY AMONG TIE ROYALISTS.
ENCOURAGED BY COMMISSIONER BLOUNT'S
ARRIVAL IL HAwMI-THE RECEP-
TION TO TIE RIsH


Honolulu, March o0.-The United States revenue
cutter Rush arrived here this morning. nine days
from san Francisco. having board ex- -Congrc
Boun Of Georgia. who was appointed commissioner
"a investigate the existing condition I'm Hawaii, and
report a. to the expdicncy OF the annexation OF
the Islands 70 the United States As soon as the
cutter was ,gnalcd of Ioko Head at o a. NJ.
business men went to work and In a short time
the streets and buildings covered with flags
and bunting. The townspcope turned out, and by IL
O'Clock. when the Rush anchored In Naval Row. the
docks and streets crowded. The man steamer
Australia, which scheduled to leave here at
for san Francisco held back. and from
her deck the band OF the ProviSopal Government
welcomed the new arrival with the strains Of the
star Spangcd Banner" delegation from the
Annexation Club hastily formed. and welcomed
the commissioner at the boat landing. A party OF
about seventy five Hawaiian women from the woman's
branch OF the Hawaiian Patriotic League, bearing
the American and Hawaiian flags. also proceeded TO
the dock. Dr. J. >. McGrew chairman, and Professor
scott and General iartwelL n committee from
the Annexation Club: United states Minister stevens,
+. T. Hastings. secretary Of Foreign Affairs and aide
to President DolcS Major Robertson. the Queens
chamberlain and the newspaper correspondents, put
II {, the Rush 10 pay their RESPECTS TO the commission.
The news that only one person had been sent In
that capacity to the Islands spread to the shore
and occa,ioncd much surprise Commissioner lilount
declined 10 be interviewed, but from casual conversa
ton II would seem that his labors here may cover
period Of several weeks. The Rush will probably
return to San Fnnci,co in the meantime COmms-
-oncr lount did not leave tie steamer FOR several
hours and consequently reception by the Hawaiian
League ard the Annexation Club did not take place.
The Rush brought dispatches from Washington to Ad
miral Skerrctt and also 10 the Provisional Govern
ment, but the nature OF them could not be- learned.
After the first feeling Of surprise had passed away. ex
pressions OF satisfaction at the arrival OF the Comms
sloncr prevailed among the Anncxatonlsts. The Rush
brought no mail from the states md the arrival OF
the Rio De Jancro which is expected TO put In here
to- morrow. on her way China. Is awaited for
further particulars to the sentiment I'm America.
During the two weeks preceding the arrival OF
Commissioner Blount the lethargy OF the IIawAiians
had given way 10 action. The Civil Rights League
and the Hawaiian Patriotic League have held frequent
ma s. meetings at which either annexation or dis
franchscmcnt the respective subject OF dennncia
ton. ON the evening OF March 81, the day before
the arrival OF the Australian, with that the an
nexaiion treaty had been shcvcd meeting OF white
residents. numbering fully 1,30o. was held at the
large dnn shed adjoining the armory of the Pro
visional Government, at which IN Annexation Club
WIS formed which now has ! 200 members. Speeches
were made BY some Of the most prominent men In
Honolulu. Robert Wilcox, Editor Of The LIBERAL
was one Of the vice presidents OF the club and was the
the meeting.
The escape Of Imada lasahl, u japanese murderer,
to the japanese cruiser kanlwa on March ID, and
the refusal OF Captain Toga, Of the Kaniwa, to give
him up the request OF the Provisional Govern
mcnt caused considerable excitement for time, es'
pccIally when n circulated that the
United States warship Bostons guns would enforce
the demand OF the Provisional Government. How
ever the American naval forces did not contemplate
any interference. and the Provisional Government.
recognizing the fact that 1t has no eNtradion treaty
with Japan and must therefore. rely on International
courtesy to turn over the convicted criminal dd not
unduly press the matter. Capiin Toga has referred
y his Government. and Will act In accordance WIN
Instructions he may receive
The shooting In cold blood Of d. L. liuntsman, asSo
ciatc editor of "Thc LIBERAL" by August Herring
ha!i white, March 8, stirred up the community ana
Il secret meeting was held on the night OF March
20. following Huntsman's death. proposition was
made to lynch Herring. but 1t finally was determined
to await the result OF II jury trial. Iiuntsnan was
accused by Herring of undue Intimacy with the latters
wife, but the deceased man IN an ante -morem state
ment denied this. and declared that he acting as
counsellor for the woman In business matters
John f. Bush, representative and editor OF the
newspaper Kalcto," and Mr. Marsden, one OF the
Hawaiian Commissioners. returned here from Washing
ton the AsrGn on March - As 81 500" n a Re
ns mounted the Ss Sa ANA Sasa 9c out e II treaty. ay
has been tabled. ard commission Is coming down
find out what You wam ana give you your rights.
hccr> were given by cr wd OF natives VINO s nnea
tie shore Commissioner MarS-en III pearei hppeinl |
Of good suits from the United states Commissioner
visit. The delay In the senate over the treaty he
scribed the pressure OF business consequent upon
the outgoing Of the late Administration. II new
treaty was negotiated 1t would be on somewhat |
different lines from the presehted by President
Harrison Tie lnying over Of that treaty has caused
certain white agtatOrs here 10 convey to the native
mind the idea that the Administration does not
favor annexation. and Will not consider II unless tho
natives themselves ask for II. Consequently the