Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
NOT YET RESTORED.
Willis Arrives at Honolulu But
Does Nothing.
Received by Pres. DOle--Queen Still
Out in the Cold.


I. SAS Francisco, Nov. ia,-A reporter
who boarded the steamer Australia in the
ocean from q tug was immediately sur
rounded on coming over the rsil and ques-
toned SIS TO truth of the rumor ,hs, two
members of PIT sidsn, Cievelsnd's cabinet
had resigned because OF the sdminis,rstion's
Haws siian policy. The passengers were
keenly interested in everything relating TO
the present attitude Of the United States to
Hawaii.
first interviewed aud spoke substantially as
follows;
The affairs on the Islands are progressing
slowly and without any sensational develop
ments. The provisional government is so
firmly established. financially and other
wise, that i; cannot be destroyed, Ii is
supported by the very best element--who
have large interests at stake. The islands.
like other places, also have sorehesds and
boodlers, who espouse any particular cause
because of Whist there Is in II. Then there
are English Influences which from motives
of self-in,erest are apt 10 stir up strife IN
order 10 meet their sinister ends.
Il don't think the question Of the Queens
restoration has been discussed. Such
possibility is not even entertained.
THE general impression is that under
the Democratic administration matters have
been very slow but there is no conception
that things will be radically changed. Gen
orally speaking, the country Is prosperous
under the rule of the provisional admins
trs,ion, even though there Is slight busi-
ness depression, owing TO causes existing
elsew here"
Admiral Irwin was 10 be presented to the
existing government the day following the
sailing of the Australia.
Minister Willis made a good impression
on the leading citizens. He was very cour-
but quietly received. The presen-
tation of his credentials was his only pub
lie appearance. The people did not rush TO
him AS they did 10 Commissioner Blount.
A letter from Honolulu under date OF
Nov. II says President Dole received
/ nited States Minister Albert s. Will. on
the 9th. MIR. Willis accompanied the pres
entaiion of his letter Of credence with a
brief address.
He said
MIR. President MIR. Blnunt, the late
envoy extraordinary of the nited States to
your government, having resigned his office
honor 10 now present his letter of recall,
and 10 express for him his sincere regret
that he Is unable, in person, TO make known
his continued good wishes on behalf of your
people, and his grateful appreciation of the
many courtesies, both personal and official,
of which. while here he was the honored
recipient.
II desire NJ the same time 10 place ~
your hands a letter accrediting me a bis
successor. In doing this | am directed by
the President to give renewed assurance of
Friendship, interest and hearty good will
which our government entertains for you
and for the people of this island realm.
Invoking that spirit of peace, friendship
and hospitality which has ever been the
shield and sword of this country ! now,
upon behalf Of the United States of Amer
ica, tender TO your people the night hand OF
good will, which trust may be as lasting
as know il to be sincere, expressing the
hope that every year will promote and per
petnate that good will to the honor, happ'-
ness and prosperity of both governments.
In reply President Dole spoke as fol
lows:
.sNr. Minister II is with much satisfac-
ton that receive the credentials you bring
from lis Excellency the President of the
pited States of America, accrediilng you
as envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary to represent that country at the
capital Of the Hawaiian islsnds.
Your assurance of the continued friend
shin of your government for me AMI the
Hawaiian people add 10 the qualification
with which long experience of the gener-
f4f tp |
this country has fostereA. Permit me to
assure you that We heartily reeiprocate the
EXPRESSION of interest and good will, which
YOU. on behalf Of the American people.
have conveyed TO us. Partly from pro1-
unity, partly from the leading influence OF
American citizens m this work Of insugur-
ating Christian civilization and industrial
enterprise in these Islands. but still more
from the repeated acts of friendly assis-
tance we have received from your govern
ment during the past half century, we have
become accust, med to regard the United
States as friend and ally and have learned
to look frtt to her in our emergencies.
Il regret the inability Of your predecei-
so-. s.r. Bl0nnt, to personally present h'-
letter of recall, and to sfforl me the Gppor-
tunt,y to express to him MY appreciation OF
the sfreeabIe Gfiie AMI social relations
tAat existed betw eer him and our govern
NETT anl the people during his re'i'ence
here. We congratulate ourselves. Mr..
Minister. that the government OF tn" eitel
States is to be reprs sent i here by one Tbo,
". are assured, il familiar ito questions
arising from the relations between the two
governments and witt, whom VIZ lDos for
mainte nance of pleasant Official inter
course
In the an,osraIh l5,ter Of cre'ence from
President Clevelsnd the Only words to
which any special importance has been at
tached arc az folln~s;
He is well informed Of the relative in
tFrssts of the two counirle. and of out I'm
cars dc sire 10 cultivate to the fullest extent
the friendship which has 40 long sub'i'ted
between Us. Ny knorledge Of hs high
character ard ability gives me confidence
that he will constantly en1eavor to advance
the Interests ard prosperity Of both goytrn-
men,. ard TO render himself acceptable :"
your excclleacy."
The government party hold that for Min
i.ter Willis to render himself acceptable to
President Dole is mpa:iblc with any
proposition on his part looking toward the
restoration Of the monarchy. The ltsl al
ISIS continns 10 insist that they are well as
sursd that such il the inteltion Of Prsti'ient
Cleveland. Nothing has yet trsnswIed ~
10 any special iHstruetioost3 ainistsr VII
Ii. or any negotiations with sheh he n1sy
be supposed TO he Int,us,ed.
Theo r. Davies, kaiulanis guardian, IA
,liivpntly Intriguing with certain mrlnbers
Of ihe advisory council trying to persuade
hem tn support compromise BoFsInettin
favor OF the princess. It Wa understood
that he hal taadr some Impression Oh oae
OF two II them. The great body q The
busioes. community who cantrol iiswsisu
affairs will listen t., no ,tppo-itioa u re-
store the usenrreny ar native control in sny
shape hstever.