The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-14

Qneen NeCuTeU G-pNOc ITOU II. "A Nlu6IHdH
on mortgage which che gave on piece Of
royal property. With this sum she paid her
Indebtedness TO Bishop Il Co. and settled the
claims OF many small merchants and local
dealers.
sfINIsTER WILLIE HAD NOTHING TO SAY.
Minister Willis whose coming had been
eagerly awaited. arrived in Honolulu on Nov.
4. He proved to be very different in manner
from Paramount Blount. but after the report
ers had talked with him they came to the con-
clusion that he didn't give up anything worth
printing. He declined positively to say what
he would do on Tuesday morning after pre-
senting his credentials but he gave the I'M
preston that nothing sensational would occur
He replied to an inquiry as to the political
situation:
II am sorry that can say nothing to you on
the political question Mt the present time. In
the course OF the morning intend to address
q note to your Minister OF Foreign Affairs.
asking when it will suit the convenience OF
President Doll to receive my credentials from
tho United States Government. At tho samo
time shall send him manuscript copy OF the
remarks intend to deliver on the occasion oil
my preson tation to him. This is my first ex-
perience In diplomatic matters. but | under
stand such to be the custom. whenever the
President notifies me OF hla readiness to re-
Cetve me- small De on nuHu phuoh ei0 VA
cu,nstances you will readily see that 1t would
he an act Of discourtosy to the Hawaiian Gov
eminent to discuss the political situation AT
the present time
In talking over the M after OF his appoint
ment, Minister Willis said that 1t was very
much Of n surprise to him. Ms he had made no
application to tho President for any Office. 1t
was great surprise and great qualification
to me to know that President Cleveland hau
honored inc with such an important position.
md Of course had no option but to accept 1t.
although l left my home and business very
much In n hurry and at some personal incon-
venience.
The Hawaiian S'nr. in commenting on the
arrival OF Mr.. Willis. expressed the general
opinion when 1t said;
1T is generally believed In tho city TINT
Minister Willis will. in presenting his creden-
tials on Monday to the Provisional Govern
ment, outline the policy OF President Cleve-
land. THIS policy. tits thought. will be against
annexation at the present time but Will be
favorable to tho continuance OF the white
mems Government here Some OF the best
people who came over ON the Australia and
talked with Minister Willis take this view OF
the case"
lust before tho steamer sailed. Minister
Willis WAS again asked to give some indication
Of his course OF action In order that 1t might
be despatched outgoing steamer. but he
natly refused. He contented himself with
some general praise OF Honolulu scenery.
The royalists were out IN great force on the
wharf, dressed in their sunday best. and
.hsered Admiral SSerrett and his lieutenants
when they left There was no doubt from
their manner that they were glad to
see him leave. lie has been always
In favor OF the Provisional Govern
ment and took no pains to conceal his dislike
OF tho NANCY crowd OF political bummers and
reneeades who surround the Queen. The
royalists had jubilation on the night before
at the house OF Mr.. Wideman. the rich banker
who recently loaned the Queen $4,000. The
Queens health and her restoration to the
throne to-day were drunk. All the intimates
Of the Queen were present, and they declared
without reserve that she had received assur-
ances OF her restoration and had made all
plans for removal to the royal palace
ADMIRAL sKERRErT AMAZED.
Admiral skerrett, 6. G. Wilder. and other
Hawaiian passengers on the steamer China
we're simply amazed early this morning whom
they heard the news that the Cleveland Cabi-
net had decided to restore the Queen. For
few minutes they believed they were being
treated to practical Joke. When the steamer
came to the dock the Admiral was seen. He
said:
when Minister Willis arrived Lieuts- d.
L. Wilson and Charles Fox Of my staff. Capt.
Albert E Barker OF the Philadelphia, Com
mander Nelson OF the Adams. and myself
called upon him and paid our respects.
He explained to US that he was really q plain
American citizen so far and not a Minister. as
he had not presented his credentials. and that
he would not do so until Admiral Irwin arrived
there. There was not the slightest sign OF any
trouble when left. but everybody. both royal
lists and the followers OF the Provisional Gov
eminent, were on tho tenter-hooks What
Minister WilIiss instructions were l do not
know. and was thunderstruck when tho pilot
told US this morning Of the letter pub
lished over tho signature OF Secretary
Gresham. My instructions to return to the
United States and report at Mare Island
wore a SURPRISE: but this news which l got
outside the Golden Gate this morning almost
knocked me or my feet. so to speak. prom
inent momber Of the British Legation told me
II tho Queen was restored she would be assas-
sinated. Personally don't anticipate serious
trouble as there is noone who antaGonizes tho
United States forces. The crews Of the Adams
and Philadelphia will doubtless prevent any
breaches OF the peace"
Admiral Skerrett. who Is really only an act
ing Admiral will go tomorrow to the Mare
Island Navy Yard for examination. On Nov.
FL no will start for the East Indies to take
command Of the United States squadron In
those waters. lie is accompanied by his aides.
Flag Lieut. Fox ond Lieut.. Wilson. secretary
to the Admiral.
RoYALIsTs ELATED AND CONFIDENT.
A naval officer who came up on the China
from a stay of several months IN Honolulu
said that the Royalists were to man elated
and confdant. There WAS no attempt on their
pErt he said. to concea! the fact that they had
had good news from reliable source. This
feeling among tho Queens followers had been
growing steadily for months
Minister Willis" said THE SUNS informant.
kept his Own counsel marvellously in this
matter. The air was full Of rumors OF course.
to the effect that Liliuokaa was to be restored
TO power. but AZ the same stores had been in
circulation dozens OF times before the annexa-
tionists and the partisan observers OF affairs
took little stock IN them. We left Honolulu at IL
A. N. on the day on which Willis was to present |
his credentials and presumably announce
Clevelands policy. The streets were quiet as |
usual There were no crowds. nor Was there |