Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-13
TO VISIT HAWAII.

The President Will Send q Commission to
the Islands for Additional Information.
1t has been developed that the Hawaiian an
nexation treaty was Withdrawn from further
consideration by the Senate at present in order
that the present administration may make
thorough investigation Of the subject before it
commits itself as for or against annexation or
any others radical plan Of action. That the
President il not altogether satisfied with either
the quantity or the quality of the information
in regard to the matter now at bis command is
shown by the fact that he has concluded to send
a special commission to the Hawaiian Islands to
investigate the existing order Of things and to
ascertain the sentiment of the people. foreign
and native, on the subject of annexation.
PROBABLE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION.
The composition Of the commission will be
determined in few days, as it is desired to
have them visit the islands as soon as possible.
The names most prominently mentioned in this
connection are Judge Martin V. Montgomery of
Michigan, late of the District Supreme bench,
Gen. Schofield and Admiral Brown The Sc
lection of the last two named is regarded as GER
tain. Gen. Schofeld was a member of the COM
mission that visited Hawaii many years ago
and Admiral Browns last cruise was to that
country.
THE REVENUE CUrTER RUSH TO BE USED.
1t IL said that orders have been sent to San
Francisco to have the revenue cutter Rush put
in readiness to SO at once on a cruise of 1850
miles on special mission. This is partly con-
frned by dispatch from San Francisco say
ing that the vessel is being coaled for q long
cruise and that a large stock Of provisions has
already been placed on board. including many
articles not usually provided for tickling the
palates OF the revenue marine. From this
fact, the sudden summons, and the length of
the cruise. it is inferred the Rush will carry a
commission to Hawaii. The vessel has accom-
modations for five or six persons. and il swift.
The regular steamer for Honolulu will leave
San Francisco next Wednesday, and there is no
other steamer until March 81 The Rush was
overhauled this winter after her long cruise last
summer in the Boring sea, and was fitted out
with new boilers She was nearly ready totake
| a short trip to San Diego to test her boilers.
She has been ordered, however, to remain at
San Francisco for further orders.
The commissioners Of the provisional govern
ment will be undoubtedly displeased il an
American commission goes to Hawaii to verify
their statements. They regard the appoint
ment of an American commission as a direct re-
Election on their accuracy and honesty OF pur-
pose. They claim not to have overstated their
case and the condition Of the islands.
WHAT DIR. MOTT SMITH SAYS.
DR.. Mott Smith, the Hawaiian minister, does
not regard the proposed action with much
favor.
.If q commission is appointed of course we
will accept it, said he. at can serve no good
purpose that 1 can see. All possible informa-
ton is at hand and nothing new can be cleaned
Although Minister Stevens is a republican, 1t
seems to me that his opinions and information,
coming from an American citizen, would be as
valuable to the present administration as they
were to the last. Delay is all 1 can see from
the appointment of an American commission,
the case being jeopardized ip,the meantime by
this delay.
A native government Is simply impossible
henceforth in the face Of everything that has
occurred. What Kaiulanl, poor child wants do
not know. She cannot assume the throne, for
her aunt has not abdicated. do not see how
the United States government can put her on
the throne and ignore the existence and prior
claims Of the queen. l am dreadiug some per-
sonai quarrel between United States and En-
lish sailors that will give the latter power an
opportunity to step in and assume an agrees
sive attitude. see that squabble has occurred
already. It is to be hoped that no serious
rows will happen.
"In case the United States refuses to annex
Hawaii tho provisional government. in my
opinion, would struggle to maintain the indie
pendence OF the islands,"
No instructions have yet been sent Minister
Stevens at Honolulu by the present administra-
after the cabinet meeting tomorrow. The
! steamer on which the dispatch viii 60 to Hawaii
does not sail from San Francisco until Wednes-
day afternoon 1t IL believed that in the inter-
ests Of peace and good order, if on no other
ground, the status quo At the islands will be
maintained while the disposition Of the ques-
ton Of annexation il pending.