The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-14
PREPARING FOR WAR.
THE PROVISIONAL GOTERNMENT
WILL DEFEND ITSELF
Against Any Attempt TO Restore the TX
Queen of Hawaii Unless Authorized
by Congratulated Advicos.

HONOLULU. Dec. 5.-In the event Of
an attack upon the provisional govern
ment, without the consent Of Congress,
the citizens viii occupy the executive
building and premises and defend them to
the utmost. They will probably muster
1900 rifles. Many are sharp-shooters.
They have three maxim guns and two
gatlings. besides the government bat
teries. Resistance will be made from
behind entrances. They have no doubt
Of being able TO hold the situation against
any force now in this harbor The ship
cannot she'll the premises without de-
ptroying the property of the British
and Germans, y we'll as the Americans.
At a special session Of the Council on
the Both utimo. a strong demand was
made by n majority Of the members for
immediate dismissal Of the Royalists from
the government service. Minister Damon
aroused a strong antagonism 10 himself
by opposing the application of the rule
TO his own. department Damon has al
ways befriended the natives. but it IS
felt now that he is carrying that senti-
ment too far
The japanese cruiser Maniwa arrived
here on the "a to protect japanese In
terests.
Land No Armed Men.
The government last week notified the
foreign representatives that war ships
in port should hereafter land no armed
men for shore drill, without first obtain
ing special consent of the government as
such landing caused alarm. Minister VIII
lis expressed his cordial appreciation Of
the governments action.
II was at first believed that Minister
Willis delay In action would result in
the entire pOstpOnement OF the intended
restoration until Congress should be con-
suited on the 18th. however. the Royal
lists became very active and eXultant,
and il began to leak out from that,
that the restoration would take place on
Saturday, December I'd. There was now
no more derision Of the ROyaliats' rumOrs
and great alarm was prevalent II was
surmised that Minister Wills had by
the China. received urgent orders to act.
The government trusted In his assurance
Of the 2ith, but strengthened their de-
fenses and increased their guards, rs a
precaution against a possible outbreak
of the Royalists in their excitement.
Preparing 10 flight
on the 30th. united and vigorous de-
mands We're made on the government
by representative men OF all classes TO
adopt a determined policy Of resisting
the United States forces 10 the utmost.
one company was headed by the marshal.
The marshal felt severely burdened by
their responsibility to maintain their gov
crnment as firmly as possible on one hand,
and save the people from rlhnous conse-
0uences by the restoration of the Queen
and on the other hand. the duty 10 avoid
useless slaughter either Of the United
States forces or Of their own citizens,
whom their leading ones would be fore
most I'M the conflict. The united de-
mands Of the citizens terminated all in
decision and the government became pre-
pared 10 resist all attack 10 the last ex-
tremity. The people are intensely aroused
and mean fight all over They feel death
I'm battle to be more honorable and even
more safe than TO Boz remauded under
the wllfui and reckless rule Of an im-
pious semi-heathen Queen and her para
mours. eXasperated by the former defeat
Blounrs Report Denounced.
Mr. Blounts report elected from the |
American party n storm Of scornful de-
lie was always supposed by
them TO be directing his inquiries as to |
the expediency OF annexation
Snowy badges were prepared by the |
Royalists TO distinguish their followers |
ou the day Of conflict expected on the |
"A. Several hundred Of these were sent |
TO the men on the United states steamers |
Philadelphia ana Adam. who were already /
largely supplied with annexation badges |
Orders We're az once issued TO the men |
TO wear no badges Of either party