The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-31
Preponderance of American
Sentiment For Annexation.
GERMANY HAS NO INTEREST.
England Protests Against the Land
ing of q. S. Troops at Honolulu.
Boston's Commander-Englan AL
most Certain to Resist Annexation
The Question Brought Before Senate.


ian matter was brought up IN the lower
house of the Iilinoisiegislatnre this even
ing by a joint resolution introduced by
McCurdy OF Cook county. a personal friend
of Hawaiian Commissioners Thurston
and Carter, urging the Illinois representa-
tives in congress ito use their influence to
secure American supremacy in the Ha-
waiian islands on terms calculated to pro-
mote permanent peace and prosperity in
these islands" After brief discussion it
was laid over until tomorrow. when there
will be full attendance of members
WASHINGTON CITY. Jan. 30.-There are
some important developments in the
Hawaiian situation. First, it is PRETTY
clearly indicated that the administration
is not in any way lukewarm il, the matter
as was first supposed. Secondly, the
action of the commander of che Boston,
against which Great Britain is about to
file or has filed formal protest, has re-
ceived the official approval OF the presi-
dent and cabinet. The sentiment in favor
of annexing is rapidly extending,
and several members of the cabi-
net have expressed themselves in
favor of it. 1t has been reported that
President Harrison is in favor of annexa-
ton. Although the course pursued by
Minister Stevens in ordering the Boston's
marines on shore was without explicit
instructions from the government. his
action is fully approved by the president.
In the senate there is distinctively
American feeling on the Hawaiian ques-
ton, which is not confined to any party
There can be no doubt that majority of
the members of the foreign relations
committee look with favor upon the estab-
lishment of American domination on the
islands, but in just what shape is a matter
not yet considered. One member of the
committee, who did not like to be quoted,
said the only stumbling block he saw in
the way was the possible action of the
house if it were swayed by the influence of
certain gentlemen who controlled the ap-
propriations. He thought it would be
short-sighted policy to consider the
cost when there was SO much at stake in
the matter of perpetuation of the safety of
the republic and the requirement of that
which would enable the United States to
compel the respect of nations who were
now friendly simply because it was good
policy to be friendly. In a country like
the United States, as he looked upon it, it
was of little moment whether annexation
OF Hawaii involved the expenditure of
thousands or millions.
Senator Chandler's resolution requests
the president to lay before congress any
treaty he may make for ratification by
Legislation. The purpose Of that language
was to permit the house of representatives
to share in the responsibility for DISPOSE
ton of the subject, and not to have the ac-
ton taken In the senate and behind closed
doors. Undoubtedly this is calculated to
strengthen the proposition in the resolu-
tion looking for annexation. Chandler
says:
The time will come for the United States to
annex the Hawaiian islands. For gears they
have been gravitating toward us, bu. as long as
a selt-supporting, autonomous government
could be maintained on the stands there was no
necessity for annexation. Now, hoseever, it is
apparent that the government can 40 longer
stand, and the people are willing to come to us.
1t will not be necessary for the Unitsd States to
embark in the general policy of annexation or
colonization What we want is Hawaii in the
Pacific and one or two points in the West Indies.
We need them for coaling stations and for
strategic outposts, and we stop there
The Chandler resolution will come up
the senate tomorrow morning unless
some diversion is made.
In the house there vas a diversity of
views. Watson of Georgia voiced the
Peoples Party sentiments:
1t Is q job, and nothing but a job II 10 q Job
put up by the American property-Owaers and
sugar planters in Hawaii. who are no. looking
10 national prosperity, but personal aegrandize-
ment.
The general sentiment among the mem
bers of the house seems to be shat the
United States should annex the Hawaiian
islands, now that it has been invited to do
so, but there are exceptions to this view
O'Ferrali of Virginia is opposed to the ac-
quisition by the United States Of more
territory. Blount of Georgia, chairman
of the committee on foreign affairs, de-
clineS to speak upon the subject. Rayner
of Maryland. another member Of the for
eign affairs committee, says:
am not in favor of England getting posses
alon OF the islands. II the question is between
the United States government aud the govern
ment of Great Britain, think the United states
should annex the Sandwich group. Personally
favor a protectorate.
Hooker of Mississippi. also a member of
that committee, expressed himself as ab-
solutely opposed TO any other government
than the United States taking possession
Of the Hawaiian islands.
The objection to the Chandler resolu-
ton on the subject as offered today is not
looked upon III the way OF anti-annexation
feeling, but rather rs a fear on the part Of
the opponents of the anti-option ball that
if il had not gone over until tomorrow the
day would have been spent in its discus
sion and the delivery of anti-option
speeches prevented.
Doiph, a member Of the committee on
foreig gn relations. said this evening"
The United states has been waiting fifty
yesrs Tor tais opportunity. and nov that il has
come IN such a way the problem can bg solved
without difficulty. l certainly see 10 reason
why we should hesitate. 4 man who wGuld OBJ.
pose what is the manifest duty of the country in
this matter is, think, hardly deserving OF a
seat in congress. ! certainly favor the control
OF these islands By the nted States COVE nment
Mr. Hiscock, another member of the
same committee. is also in favor Of an
nexation. He said:
believe this government should prevent an
interference in this matter on the part OF apy
other power. Il Is matter that concerns Us
wholly, and for one ! may say am III iayor OF
the establis there OF territor al forIn O.
government, under the tisg of the United States
The British government has instructed
Sir Julian Pauncefote its minister here.
10 protest against the action of the United
States officials and forces in Hawaii. The
protest, it is understood viii be lodged
with Secretary of State Foster tomorrow.
To what extent the protest will go cannot