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any armed guard at the Government build
ing. The men are TO be dismissed on the
18th inst This act shows how strong the
Provisional Government is, and yet the
rnvalfsts claim that it is maintained at the
point Of bayonets.
Since Mr.. Blouns has been here no
amount of pumping could make him talk.
When questioned as 10 the reason why he
ordered the flag pulled down he would hide
behind his diplomatic screen and refuse to
talk on the subject. De can ask more Ques-
tions himself than a cross-questioning
LAWYER. but when he is questioned he
evades the issue. At the eleventh hour be
has finally notified President Dole that his
course in regard TO the flag episode was on
the ground that Cleveland desired to have
the Provisional Government stand in a
position with its sovereignty uGimpaIred by
q foreign protectorate.
Nj. Bount also distinctly assured the
President and Ministry that the United
States would not allow any foreign power
10 interfere with Hawaiian affairs while
negotiations ME pending. If Mr.. Blount
had made this explanation on the day of the
withdrawal Of the flag he would have made
more friends
M aud Mrs. Blount express themselves
rs delighted with this place. On their
on board by United States Minister Stevens
besides General A. S. HartweI, Mr.. NJ. NJ
Scott and DR.. J. S. McGrew. The last three
named composed the reception committee Of
the Annexation Club.
The committee indicated to Mr. Blount
that they were desirous of extending to
himself and wife any courtesies in their
power; to which the envoy replied express
inS his desire to meet them at an early date
After the party had lunch on board of the
Rush they proceeded to the Hawaiian
Hotel, where they are domiciled IN Snow
Cottage, which is set apart for digntares.
On The next morning Commissioner Blount
called on President Dole and the Cabinet
at the Government building. BE was ae-
companled by Minister Stevens, who intro
duced President Cieyeland's envoy. Mr.
Bount made a few remarks couched in
diplomatic language. The call lasted for
about half an hour.
On the following morning Mr.. BIount
made another visit to the Government
building to see President Dole. He pre-
sented his credentials, Of which the follow
ing is a copy:
Grover Cleveland, President Of the United
States Of .4Daertcq.
To Has Ereeitency, Sanford B. Dole Presf-
dent Of the Executive aud 4dUisorV Councils
Of the Provisional Government Of the Ha1gdffan
ISiGnds-GREAT AND GoOD FRIEND: 1 have
made choice Of James Fl. Binunt, one of our dis
tngnished citizens. as my special commissioner
TO Visit the Hawaiian Islands and make report
10 me concerning the present status OF affairs In
mat country. BE is well informed of our sincere
desire 10 cultivate and maintain to the fullest
extent Tie friendship which has so long sub
sisted between the two countries, and In all
matters affecting relations with The Government
OF he Haw ;tan Islands his authority Is para
1F b3s DOH
and ability gives me entire confidence that he
VIII use every endeavOr TO advance the interest
and prosperity Of both Governments and so
render himself acceptable to your Exeeleney.
Therefore request your Excelency 10 receive
him favorably and TO give full credenca 10
what lie shall say on the part OF the United
Htales ana 10 the assurances which l have
charged him TO convey 10 you OF the best wishes
Of this Government for the prosperity OF the
Hawaiian Islands.
May God have your Excellency in his wise
keeping.
Written at Washington this 11th day Of
March, In tile year 1888 Your good friend,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President; ". O. Gresham. Secretary
Of 5 ale.
It was at this meeting that Mr. BIount in
formed President Dole of the proposed
withdrawal of The stars and stripes.
On Friday evening, March 81, the ex-
eCutiYe officers OF the Annexation Club
made visit to Mr Blount at the Snow
COlega to pay their respects. After the
intrCduetions had been made, Dr. J. S.
McGrew. one Of the clubs vice presidents,
read tie following address:
NJ. Commissioner: An association has re.
Gently been formed here known as the Annex
alton Cub The yiee-presidents of The club
It's president being temporarily absent-its Sec
Ietaty and treasurer and the chairman OF its
regular committees now have the honor to pre-.
sent their regards TO you. The first steps to
form ibis association were taken on the 2Ist OF
this month. and its membership now includes
some 1000 Of the residents OF this city. who are
1t Is believed, fully represen tatiye of the intelli
Eence and respectability as well as OF the ma
Jeral interests Of this community.
large number OF this association were not
actually concerned in the establishment OF the
present Government; but all the members are
convinced that It Is essential to the safety and
security Of life and property in the Hawaiian
Islands, and to the permanent welfare OF the
people here that this country shall be an integral
portion OF the American Union.
The need Of a strong permanent government
10 steady political passions and keep this COM
munity free from dangers, both of Internal dis
cord and foreign interference, has become ap-
Parent TO all of US. and we look forward with
earnest hope to the time when Hawaii can enter
the great republic.
We have learned with profound satisfaction
visit these islands, as we understand for the
purpOse OF investigating their political con-
dtons and needs. We are confident that The
most searching examination and analysis Will
disclose the fact that the present Government
established as matter OF necessity and
duiy. in tile interest of humanity as well as of
civilization, and not as a scheme 10 promote the
selfish objects Of any set clique. The head OF the
recent Government having disavowed her OblI-
gatlons 10 the only authority under which she
r..ra sIan rNar,
ing publicly announced her solemn intention to
govern by royal proclamation. and not by law
The only course TO follow TO preserve the body
poIitIc-was TO establish this Government in
The interest Of law and order.
1t is the hope OF the members OF this assocIa-
tion that a treaty Of annexation may soon be ac-
C0mpshed between Hawaii and the United
States, which, while securing all the safeguards
OF a free and stable government to all natives,
aboriginal Hawaiians as well as TO those Of for
eign ancestry. VIII entail no burdens on the
United States, but on the contrary VIII be
source OF additional strength and satisfaction.
We are aware, Mr.. Commissioner, that your
own views any Of these matters will depend
on the result OF the observation and inquiries
which you will make during your visit here, and
that our call upon you must be regarded as en-
tirely Informal and unofficial.
We beg TO present to you the compliments OF
the Annexation Club OF Hawaii and to express
The hope that your visit will not only be enjoyed
ny MIS- blouhl ana yourseH Dut VIII result IN a
way which shall be most advantageous to all Of
tie momentous interests involved.
The commissioners reply to this was
about as satisfactory as anything he has
uttered. He said:
Gentlemen: You Will very readily understand
can make no reply 10 this address; my nego-
tiations will be conducted entirely with your
Government. am pleased, however. to meet
you.
On the following day he was waited on
by committee from the Hawaiian Patriotic
League, who handed him resolution which
had been adopted by a mass-meeting of ma