The record-union., 1893-02-10

SAN Francisco, Feb. 9.-The steam
ship Australia arrived from Honolulu at
O'Clock this morning. The news she
brings is of the highest importance. On
Wednesday morning, February lst, the
Commercial Ad0ertise1 announced the fol-
lowing:
This morning the flag of the United
States of America was raised over Allio-
lani Hall. The Provisional Government,
after mature deliberation on the subject
for some days, reached the conclusion
that the step which has now been taken
was rendered necessary by the circum-
stances. Increased agitation on the part
OF certain whites, of a class who have al
ways been the curse of the country,
coupled with the efforts of one English
and one or two native papers to discredit
the Government, to block its efforts to-
ward the establishment of order, and in
general to bring it into disrespect and
contempt, have been the chief agency in
spreading. through the town feeling of
uneasiness and disquietude. 1t was
thought wise, therefore, to secure the
direct assistance of the United States
Government in the preservation of prop
erty and the maintenance of order.
At $50 Captain Wiltse arrived at the
Government building, and few minutes
later battalion of sailors from the
United States steamer Boston, under
Lieutenant Commander Swineburne,
marched up the street, entered the
grounds and drew up in front of the
building. Detachments from three vol
MI Il
under command of their respective Cap
tains. Just before o'clock Lieutenant
Rush read in loud voice the following
proclamation, and punctually at o'clock,
amid the breathless expectancy of all
present, the flag, saluted by the troops
and by the cannon of the Boston, was
raised above the tower of Alliolani Hall:
To The HdcdiidH People: At the re-
quest of the Provisional Government of
the Hawaiian Islands, | hereby, in the
name of The United States of America
assume the protection of the Hawaiian
Islands tor the protection of life and
property, and the occupation of the pub
lie buildings and Hawaiian soil so far as
may be necessary, for the purpose speci-
fed; but not interfering with the admin
lstration of public affairs by the Provis-
ional Government. This action is taken
pending and subject to the negotiations
at Washington. JOHN L. STEVENS,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary at the United States
Legation.
Approved and executed by
G. c. WILTsE,
Captain United States Navy, command
ing the United States ship Boston.
The raising of the flag does not, of
course, indicate cession to to the United
States. The Hawaiian flag still floats in
the yard. The palace, barracks, police
station, custom-house, etc., remain in the
hands of the Government, and will be
administered as usual.
THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT BUSY.
The Provisional Government at Homo
lulu has been busy since its inception.
The Executive and Advisory Councils
formed a Legislature, and held daily
sessions to pass such Acts as were deemed
Immediately needful. One of the earliest
Acts was the repeal of the Lottery Fran
chise Act. Another provided the follow
ing form of oath for all residents desiring
to affirm allegiance to the Provisional
Government:
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