The Indianapolis journal., 1893-12-13
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Copyright, 1893, by the Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 12.-The steamer
Oceanic arrived here late last night bring
ing the following letter from the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press, dated
Honolulu Dec. B.:
The steamer Arawa was held over until
noon yesterday to allow Hon. Mackenzie
RoweH, Minister of Trade and Commerce,
of ottawa, Canada, to address the Honolulu
Chamber of Commerce. Mr.. Rowell was ac-
companied by Mr.. Theodore H. Davies. APP
plication was first made to President Dole
to use his influence to call the Chamber of
Commerce together to listen to Mr.. Rowells
commercial propositions, which
known to have had a semi-political sig
nificance. Reporters were excluded from
the meeting, and il was impossible to get
off a report of the meeting by the Arawa,
though Mr. Rowell carries with him a Ver
batim report by his secretary, which will
probably be published upon his ar
rival. Mr.. Rowell's speech consisted
mainly of an appeal for aid
from the Hawaiian government to
encourage the Canadian-Australian steam
ship line. He told of the market in Canada
for Hawaiian products. and spoke of the
necessity of cable communication between
Hawaii and Canada and Australia. He said
a conference would be held next year ii
Canada on the subject, and invited Hawaii
to send a representative. The members of
the Cabinet were seen shortly after the
meeting yesterday morning and even their
guarded expressions of opinion concerning
the intent and purpose of Mr.. BowelTs
proposition showed that the real scheme be-
hind his speech. as reported, was prelimin-
fD, -
entered into on the part of England,
through Canada, with Hawaii
In answer to your correspondent one of
the Cabinet said: ''Of course, no PROPOSE
ton has yet been made; we have nothing
before us, but it is not likely that we will
enter into relations unless forced to 90 so
by the attitude of the United States. Yes,
l am inclined to believe that the hand and
influence of England is behind this propo-
sal, and that a proposal for a new treaty
will be made before the time for the expira-
ton of the reciprocity treaty with the
United States. l certainly believe England
is trying TO gain a foothold here"
A rumor of dissatisfaction in the gov
ernment here, which has been going around
for some time, proves upon inquiry, to be
without foundation. The policy of resist
ance to either internal or external force
has received consent of the government.
This is stated upon the best authority.
Although two applications have been
made by the correspondent for an inter-
view with the ex-Queen since the arrival
of the steamer Australia, both have been
denied. In each case he was referred to
Hon. Paul Neumann, who seems now to be
the sole adviser and director of the ex-
Queens policy and actions.
Yesterday evening the town was filled
with rumors that the ex-Queen was TO be
restored this morning at 10 o'clock. Later
Il was learned that the rumors had arisen
among native boat boys, and was caused by
official visits IN thes morning by United
States Minister Willis TO the British cruiser
Champion, and Rear Admiral Irwin to the
Japanese cruiser.
Captain Whiting, who will be married this
evening. will leave with his bride by the
steamer Australia next Saturday for the
United States.