The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-10

retary OF state, so far as the public inter-
ests will allow. 60 inform the House upon
what authority, If any, from the state de-
partment the American minister has
recognized the provisional government OF
Hawaii, and whether the department has
in any manner authorized the minister
TO participate in behalf of the United
States In the proceedings that eliminated
in the establishment of provisional gov
eminent. The resolution was referred to
the committee on foreign relations for con-
sideratlon. Mr.. Rayner says his resolution
has for its sole object to ascertain the
authority of the state department. to create
protectorAtes without the sanction of con-
gress.
Chairman Blount OF the foreign
affairs committee is understood to
be inclined against annexation or
q proteetorate, but would not say
much. "If Minister Stevens" he said,
'has attempted to commit the United
States by any act done under simply his
general instructions, he is a pretty lively
fellow. OF course, if he has any instruc-
ttons from the President, which am not
inclined 20 believe, for his action, that
would put different phase upon it.
THE NEW GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZED.
HONOLULU, Feb. Shorty after the
sailing Of the last steamer the provisional
government received certificates Of recogni-
tion as de facto government from Japan,
France, Great Britain, Chile, Denmark
Germany, Austro- Hungary, Spain, Portu-
gal, Peru and the Netherlands.
MINISTER STEVENS DAUGHTER DROWNED.
HONOLULU, Feb. News was received
this morning of the death by drowning at
Hawaii of Miss Stevens, the American
minister's oldest daughter. The flags on all
the consulates are flying at half mast.
There has been no trouble since last Rd-
vices, though there have been indications
Of dissansions existing among members OF
the executive council.
The new government has been busy since
It's inception. The legislature has held daily
sessions, and several Important acts have
been passed. The lottery franchise act has
been repealed, and the following form OF
oath Of allegiance to the provisional govern.
ment has been adopted
do solemnly swear In the presence Of Al
mighty God that will support the prOvisiona
government Of the Hawaiian Islands promul-
gated and proclaimed on Jan. II, 1898, not
hereby renOuncing. but expressly reserving al
allegiance 90 any foreign country now owing
by me.
Hundreds took the oath the first day il
was available.
The legislature also passed an act pro
hibiting the Importation of firearms or ex'
plOsives except by the government.
Since the change of government took
place ex-Queen Liliuokalini has resided al
her country residence. 1t has been stated
however that she has held several secret
meetings with the kahunas in the city.
ENGLAND's RECOGNITION.
The following is the British ministers
letters TO the provisional government recog
nizing the new regime:
BRITISH LEGATION,
HONOLULU, Jan. 49, 1893
GENTLEMEN-Receipt of your communica
tion Of Jan II is acknowledged together with
a copy of the proclamation informing me thai
for the reasons set forth in the said proclama
| ton the Hawaiian monarchy has oeeu abro
| gated aud provisional government established
and whereby you ask ma to recognize the saiC
| provisional government on behalf o
her Britannia majesty's government
as the existing de tacto government
| and to afford it the moral support of my gov
| ernment. In reply. 1 beg to say that recog
| nize the said provisional government as the ex
| from nay government. / am, gentlemen, you
| obedient servant, JAMES II, WoDEHAUs,
H. NJ. Minister Resident.
At 9 o'clock this morning the American
| flag was raised over the government house
It was the only sensational event since las
| advices. No trouble occurred. The marine
and sailors Of the United States steamship
Boston are psraded through the streets
! several times each day They have moi
been interfered with siuce they first landed
AS the steamer leaves everything is or
derly and no trouble is apprehended by thI
new government Among the passengers
sailing to-day are Paul Newman and Prince
David. It is believed that their destination
Is Washington, where they will present the
claims of the dethToned powers.