New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-06
HAWAII'S ENJOYS RESTING.
THEY SPEND A QUIET SUNDAY.
WAITING FOR FURTHER ADyIcEs FROM HOMO.
LuLC-ESGLAND's POSITION STILL
SUBJECT OF SPECULATION.

WAITING FOR FURTHER ADYICES FROM HOMO
LuLU-ESCLAXDs POSITION STILL
SUBJECT OF SPECULATION.
Washington, Feb The members of the
Hawaiian Annex ttion Commission spent Il quiet
Sunday passing most of the time in their rooms
at their hotel. Mr.. Carter w!o was a resident
of Washington for some time while his father
was Hawaiian Minister to this country, found
time TO renew some of LIS dcquaintanceS of that
rcfiod, hut the other gentlemen saw 70 one except
several callers at the hotel. Among their visitors
We're Commander Goodrich, of the United States
Navy, and j. B. Montgomery, OF Portland, Ore
The latter expressed to the commissioners his be-
lief that the ci;ire Pacific Coast was united III
favor of the annexation Of the islands to the
United States. The commissioners 90 not eArcct
10 have any statement TO make TO tile public re-
sarding their cirniid until after the completion OF
their conferences with Secretary Foster. They
will be busily engaged duras the intervals be-
tween thes, meetings with the Secretary in the
preparation of the argument that they will ad-
vance in support Of their application for the an
noxotion of the islands Jy the United States
II is said that the conferences between tho
Secretary and the commissioners will not h
ANYTHING more than formal until after the ar
rvnl of the next steamer from Hawaii when
is due at San Francisco on the Sth instant,
bringing further adviccs as 10 the situation ol
affairs The State Department expects TO re-
cciye by that steamer full reports from Min
istcr Stevens of the events in connection with
the revolution and of what has occurred since.
The commissioners also look for additional IN
structons from the Provisional Government regard
ing their mission to this country. Until the
communications have been received, it is said
that the commissioners will not be presoNtcd to
President Harrison.
Speaking of the probable course % events
the islands, Commissioner Carter said this af
tcrnOon that the Provisional Government would
not undertake any legislative action pending the
negotiations with the United States upon the
subject of annexation. except that the Adj
visory Council, which stands in the stead of Leg
islature. would probably repeal the Lottery bill
which the recent Legislature passed the day
before it was prorogued by the lately dcposed
Queen.
As long ago as last November Minister Stevens
wrote letter setting forth the advantage of the
IIawaln Islands to the United States, and the
dcsrabhty of their acquisition by this country, in
which he said The time is near when we must
decide who shall hold these islands as a part of
their National territory. II is not possible for
them much longer 10 remain alone. These people
and the United States viii soon he compelled by
circumstances and events TO decide whether the
Hawaiian Islands will have unity, liberty and
autonomy with the United States or become
colonial possession of European Power. What
Webster, Clayton and Marcy saw forty years ago,
ard Seward, Fish and blaine and the Admin,tra-
tions they represented c.arlN perceived, may now
well be considered by tie American people.
The entire Of the islands Is about 5000
square mi!cs. In addition TO sugar, which is now
much the largest product, the soil ard climate are
admirably adapted 10 raising rice, bananas
oranges, coffee. grapes and other crops. Well
governed and properly developed, they are capable
Of sustaining population Of 100000 TO 100000
here arr extensive ranches for the raising of
sheep and cattle. so as 10 be- capable Of supply Ing
steamers and other vessels, both in peace AMI war.
The two harbors Of Honolulu and Pearl City.
about six mlcs apart, are entered by narrow chan
ncls, closely backed by mountains, so as to be
made imprcgnably defcnSbc at not large expense.
Their ultimate possession by the United States is
Of the utmost importance 10 American commerce
in the Pacific, which promises vast development
if wisely cnrcd FOR and without too much de'ay.
III" attitude OF Great Priiain toward the new
Government Of Hawaii is still invoked
in some dOult. II waS learned today that the
stat rnrnt credited Yesterday 10 Secretaries Foster
ard Tracy, - the effect that the impr. s'ion which
had hitherto obtdIncd, that the representatives
Of all IT, Governments at Honolulu save that OF
Greet Britain had recognized tn" rev Govern
mcnt there, WAS incorrect, was based upon the
language If The dispatch 10 the State Department
from Minister Stevens, which was brought from
llcnolulu on the steamer thar conveyed the
Hawaiian commissioners 10 san Franeso.
The members Of The Hawaiian Commission.
however. today reiterated their statement 9'
last nicht. thai M TO the hour Of their sail
ing the recognition OF the Provisional Gov,
crnmcnt by the Brtisl. Minister ut Honolulu had
not reached tho Ministry They said that. OF
coursc il il possible the British Minister may
have indicated his intentions of rccogrzing the
Government and that this fact cam' 20 the knowl-
edge Of Mr.. Stevens before he closed his dis
patch bat they heard nothing OF it.
Secretaries Foster ard Tracy declined TO dis
cnss the matter tonight, the latter referring
inquircrs 10 tho Secretary ct State. and Il"
politely refusing 10 say Anything Beyond me
statomont That he had said nothing on the
subject