The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-10

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Feb. s.-The
most important news brought by the
steamship Australia, which arrived from
Honolulu last night. is that United States
Minister Stevens had established protec-
torate over the islands. 1t was acknow-
ledged at o'clock on the morning of the
lst instant. when Stars and Stripes were
raised over the Aliuolani Hall, and Min
lister Stevers issued the following pro-
clamation:
ITO the Hawaiian People-At the re-
quest Of the provisional government of
the Hawaiian Islands. 1 hereby. in the
name Of the United States Of America. as
sumo protection of the Hawaiian Islands
for the protection of life and property,
end the occupation Of public buildings on
Hawaiian soil as far as may be neces-
sary for the purpose specified. but not in
terfering with the administration of pub
lie affairs by the provisional government.
This action is taken, pending and subject
TO negotiation at Washington.
(Signed) JOHN L. STEVENS"
Envoy Extraordinary, Minister Plcnipo-
tentiary Of the United States
United States Legation, Feb i, 1893
approved and executed by c. c. Wiltse,
Captain United States Navy. command
ing United States steamship Boston
The Advertiser says regarding the
Stevens proclamation that the action was
principally due 10 incessant agitation on
the part of certain whites, who have al
ways been a curse of the country, coupled
with English and native newspaper efforts
10 discredit and block the new govern
4tsrQ
OF uneasiness and distrust The pro-
visional government concluded some posi-
tive step was necessary, and IL would be
wisest TO call on the United States for
direct assistance.
The Advertiser continuing, says: "At
$50 A. NJ. on the 1st the Boston's batta-
lion landed under Lieutenant Commander
SwiLburn and were up to ;he Govern
ment building. where detachments from
volunteer companies of the provisional
government were also drawn mp. Lieut..
Rush read Minister Stevens proclamation
and on the stroke Of the Star Spangled
Ba amer fiuttered upon the staff on the
tower The flag was saluted by troops
and marines and heavier guns of the Bos-
ton. and Hawaii was under Uncle Sans
wing for the time being at least.
The Hawaiian tag sui flies In the
palace courtyard The palace. barracks
police station, custom house. etc, remain
In possession of the provisional Govern
rnent which will administer public bust
ness as usual. The arms and ammuni-
ton will be withdrawn from Aliuolani
Hall. which. until definite intelligence ar
Tives from the United States, will be
guarded by a detachment from the Bos-
ton. The event of this morning is hailed
with JOY throughout the community. II
will bring about peace and prosperity,
and will please all except those who do
aft fF.rr or ny
other blessings. 1t is not the act Of aS-
gression, but OF friendlness. done at the
instance Of the Hawaiian Government.
May this friendliness result In union
which shall endure forever
President Sanford B. Dole on January
2)th ISSUED a proclamation announcing
that all powers. duties. etc, required OF
the sovereign OF the Hawaiian KingG om |
should be hereafter vested i'm and per- |
formed by the President Of the provisional |
government, and that the executive coun-
eli would perform the duties Of the Cabi- |
net. Another proclamation announced |
that II any person recruits soldiers or |
sailors within the Hawaiian Islands to |
engage in armed hostility against the |
Government. or acts in any other treason
able manner, he shall be punished by fine |
and Imprisonment. not less than six |
months nor more thar six years. The |
PROCLAMATION also demanded that all per- |
sons in the employ Of the Government |
take the oath OF allegiance within twenty |
days.
AT a meeting Of the executive and ad-
yisory councils on January 23d 1t was |
decided 10 organize a national guard OF |
four companies. w. G.. Ashley was ap- |
pointed marshal and J. II. Soper com
mander Of the forces. with the rank of
colonel. Martial law still continues at
Honolulu. but the hours have been less
ened. It's proclamation resulted In the
maintenance OF complete order, and in
fused feeling Of security throughout the
community. The provisional government
volunteer army is increasing visibly. Leg
isatiye Hall and other rooms at the Gov
eminent building have been converted
into a barracks for the men. J. r. Castle
has been appointed executive counsel by
the new regime.
Minister stevens Daughter Drowned.
HONOLULU. Feb. 9.-News was re-
ceived this morning OF the death by
drowning at Hawaii Of Miss Stevens. the
american Minister'S eldest daughter.
flags on all coDsulates are flying at half
mast
There has been no trouble since last
duVices. though there have been indica-
Mons or oissensions existing among mem
DeiS OF the executive council. The new
Government has been busy since It's In
cep'lon. The Legislature has held daily
sessions and several important acts have
peen passed. The Lottery franchise act
mas been repealed. and the following form
~ he oath OF allegiance 10 the pro-
''siOnal government has been adopted:
co solemnly swear In the presence OF
'N'auxa'y God that 1 Will support the