The morning call., 1893-01-31

She was overcome by force. and thu
United States in landing marines aud
armed men assisted, of course, in the main
tenance of that force. She Will appeal Il
| this Government for the restoration OF hel
rights. l believe her agents are also or
| their way here"
How about the participation of foreign
| powers in this controversy"
Both England and Germany will proba-
| bly, at once interest themselves, make theil
| comments and criticisms, and take what
ever action they may think necessary tc
| protect their interests. Germany and
| France will probably act passively. but
| think Eogland's action will be more active
| and pronounced"
DO you think England would object tt
| the annexation of the islands By our Gov.
ernment?"
'Gving my opinion In this matter the
same as any other man, win say that heI
interest has always been very strong at the
Islands. l notice by this mornings dis.
patches there are very strong protests from
the English press. l should say that Eng
LAND will certainly object to annexation"
"DO you anticipate trouble-war. for in.
England considered her rights"
81 do not care to be quoted as to Eng.
lands possible intentions. There Will be-
however. concentration Of war vessels in
Honolulu harbor at once. Japan, which
has coo people there, will be represented
but her interests are comparatively slight
England has probably already dispatched
| her men, of-war, as have Germany and
France. When they all get together there
will be big International naval pOw-wow,
and of course conditions win be very differ
ent from now, when the United States alone
is represented. In this connection it should
be borne in mind that the commercial and
financial interests are al toward America
which will offset. consequently, the sent-
ment generally of the people. but these
facts will have 10 bearing with the other
powers.
Several of the statements in the morning
papers," said Irving NJ. Scott Of the Union
Iron Works of San Francisco. Concerning
the Monterey are inaccurate. She has a coal
carrying capacity more than sufficient t
get her down to the island. and as there is
plenty of coal there that question Is dis
posed of. She will be formally turned over
TO tie Government tomorrow. She is al
ready-to 60 to sea, lacking only supplies
and coal. Her turret armOr plates of eight
inches thickness are yet at the Carnegie
Iron Works, being bent and put together
and it will be four months before they can
be got into position. | believe that all the
American warShips now in San Francisco
harbOr OF at Mare Island which are avail
able for sea service will be sent to the
islands. The Monterey will probably be
kept al San Francisco as a coast defense
vessel. She is ready to fight now, and
despite the absence of her great guns. would
be more than a match for any foreign man
of-war in Pacific waters. Her guns, how
ever. are exposed, and they could be dis
abled in a fight. The United States should
annex the Islands. and the quicker the
better. Their trade is all with the United
States. and this country could not afford
particularly in view Of recent events, Il
permit any other power to seize them.'
1t is observed that many members Of Con
gress are beginning TO modify their views
as expressed upon the receipt of the first
news from Honolulu concerning The reYo-
luton. The situation Of affairs is con-
sidered very serious indeed. A great many
do not believe it is possible for the United
States to avoid trouble with England over
this matter. They say that if we don't an
mex the islands England viii establish a
protectorate over them, and this we could
never submit to. On the other hand, il we
attempt to secure the Islands the nations
will regard our act as utterly inconsistent
with our foreign policy as heretofore ex-
pressed. Considering all the circumstance:
attending the revolution, which was nc
l,.- gEfo Ia
| United States ship Boston and her blue
| jackets, and considering that such action i.
approved by the President of the United
| States. it is pretty certain that England
| Germany ana the other powers would unite
in demanding ''hands of"
Nearly all of the Californians were a
| first inclined TO oppose annexation, bu
several of them have N difed their views
| As stated heretofore. FELTON,. Loud and
| Geary are opposed to annexation. Hilborr
some time ago expressed himself opposed
but his views tonight were expressed
thus: Il would have much preferred t
see the autonomy OF the Hawaiian Island:
preserved. but since the people themselve;
have overturned the condition OF affair:
there and are anxious for annexation, / SEE
no reason why it should not be granted
The most Objectionable feature about an
nexation, to my mind, Is the accession tC
our population of about $4,000 contract la
borers, 1900 OF whom are Chinese and Is, COX
japanese. Besides, If the Government oi
the United States annexes Hawaii she vii
take step that IS contrary TO her policy as
it has been from The start. II we take
Hawaii remote and isolated from our CONT
nent, precedent will be established for the
acquisition of other territory. perhaps in
South America or Canada or the West India
| Islands. Il is bad preeede Mt to establish
but if these people Of Hawaii are clamoring
for annexation, and it shall appear that GOV.
etous England will secure control of the
islands If the United States does not, we
should by all means take steps for anGexa-
ton at once. The value Of these islands fol
the protection of our Pacific Coast can't be
oyerestimated. Why, Hawaii is our Glib
raltar Just imagine. for instance. the
strong position of England in
the Pacific Ocean If she should
acquire these islands and a canal across the
sthmus should be constructed so her war
ships could swiftly run from Liverpool
directly to Hawaii? The Islands are. in
fact, natural dependencies of ours. We
would feel greatly humiliated II England
should gobble them up and have her war
ships prowling around in our waters. We
must never allow it. Prompt action must
be taken by the administration"
Caminetti and Cutting now express
themselves in favor of annexation in view
Of all the circumstances, as does also Bowers.
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