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The morning call., 1893-01-29
R. Nj. DAGGETT'S VIEWS.
The Lottery Bill Responsible Extra
Session of Congress.

Ex-Congressman r. NJ. Daggett, who was
American Minister at Honolulu during
President Arthur's administration, is in the
city. a CALL reporter interviewed him at
his rooms last evening regarding the
Hawaiian solution.
The revolut on, in my opinion, is COM
plete." he said. 1.-THE Hawaiian kingdom
is gene, irrevOcably gone The whites have
evidently secured complete control.
1.-THE reYoutionists represent the solid
and substantial class. The Provisional
Government is sustained by the commercial
interests of the islands, and there seems
nothing more to be done for the United
States Government to annex it as terri
tory. There can hardly arise any political
complications In bringing this about.
Even England will hardly be likely to
offer any objections, and all the other
powers with commercial interests in the
islands are friendly to the extension Of
American jurisdiction over that country"
''But will not the native population be
likely to resist annexation ?"
mo. They are a passive, easy-gOing,
gO0d-Daiured people. They are more at
tached to Americans than to any other
people. All they want is good government
and to be let Alone"
what do you consider the Immediate
cause OF the overthrow of the monarchy,
Mr.. Daggett?'
Il think that the passage of the bill in
the Hawaiian Parliament authorizing the
Royal Hawaiian lottery scheme had great
deal to do with it. That measure outraged
the moral sense of the missionary element.
who are all-pOwerful. This enterprise was
backed by Chicago capitalists, but it ex-
cited bitter opposition among the white
people. The Queen was badly advised
when she announced her intention to sign
the lottery bill. The missionary element
thereupOn made common cause with the
revolutionary party. and then 1t was only a
question of a few days TO overthrow the
throne"
What do you predict will be the political
changer"
THE only course that is open is to set up
United States Territorial Government in
the Hawaiian Islands. This is what is de-
sired by the inhabitants. AS the popula-
ton is ouly $4,000 State government is
manifestly out Of the question"
Can the President In your opinion, do
this without consulting Congress?"
Certainly not. The subject Is of such
grave Importance that the Executive would
not assume the responsibility of acting
alone. Besides Offices would have TO be
created and appropriations made. Mr..
| Harrison's first step will be to lay the
whole matter before Congress-"
DO you think anything can be done
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WE CAN ANNEX 1T.
Neither France Nor England Can Claim
the 0verthrown Monarchy.

the Overthrow Monarchy.
The question OF annexing the Hawaiian
Islands to the United States was discussed
in all its phases yesterday.
There is nothing to prevent annexation
by the United States. which declined to
pledge itself, as England and France did.
not 10 interfere with the autonomy OF tho
Hawaiian Kingdom" said II. j. Creighton
"rhe question now resolves Itself into one Of
eXpediency with tho United States: but
favorable action is earnestly hoped for by
all American citizens having investments IN
the islands. Indeed IL Is the unanimous
opinion of all California citizens having
property interests la Hawaii, or who ara
identified with its trade and commerce., that
the active intervention OF the United States
in Hawaiian affairs Is immediately and alb
solutely necessary IL the lives and proper
ties Of the European residents on the islands
are to be preserved.
''rhe crisis Is much more acute than
appears from the press reports. II was tho
declared intention of tho native party,
which presented the new constitution to the
Queen with her knowledge and approval. TO
expel all Europeans and make 1t n purely
Kanaka government. The first step in this
programme was the new constitution.
which disfranchised all foreigners, whether
born on the Islands or abroad, aud abol-
iShed the elective Upper House, replacing
1t by a nominated Chamber. This would
have enabled the Queen and her native
advisers to accomplish their purpose
through the Legislature under form OF law.
This meant contscation and possibly the
massacre OF the foreign population The
prtt faix f-t.a frat a1 ~
appeal taken 10 the United States. which is
the country most interested In Hawaiian
affairs.
"a strong memorial in favor OF annexa-
ton would be forw arded from San Francisco
TO the President should this become neces-
sary: but ii is hoped that the gravity OF the
situation and the necessity for protecting
the lives and property of American citizens
on the islands Will induce the United States
Government 10 act promptly in preserving
the peace and good order OF the Hawaiian
Islands. Annexation appears to be the
only means of obtaining the desired end. ."
the old treaty between France and Eng
land. made in 1872" said another, who de-
sired that his name be not published
recognized the independence of the Islands.
Il was treaty between these powers. me-
gotiatet Ivy King Louis Philippe. binding
each nation not TO take possession of the
Islands. 1t is clear, in the views of those
we posted. that England under the treaty
cannot annex. nor can France. The United
States at the time the treaty was negotiated
refused to be hound or join in the treaty.
In other words. it refused to pledge itself
not TO take possession OF the Islands, but
simply recognized the independence of the
Government"
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VICTORIA. B. c.. Jan. 28.-The son Of j..
a. Davis. who few days ago was killed by
falling downstairs, arrived Thursday even
ing aud at once went TO the Drlard. There
he ensconced himself in room and refused
to be seen. Meantime preparations were
made for hurrying the remains away. A
police officer sought to interview the son.
but was prevented with the aid of Hart
nagIe. one of the hotel proprietors. who
said he was too broken up and would re-
main in his room until the departure Of the
boat. Meantime he got out by another
door and went 10 the police station to in
duce the chief to call off the officer.
While this was going on the body of the
deceased was removed from the under
taders'. but not To tina boat, and the Davis
people could not be found until before the
departure of the boat, when the remains
and family went aboard.
The conviction here Is that matters are
very crooked 1t is said that Davis could
not have fallen unaided in the way he did.
while the admissions made by the daughter
in-law are of the most compromising char
acter. ana that she indeed was the means Of
causing him to fall. The authorities did OF
act. in view OF the verdict of the Coroner's
jury, no Information having been laid.
An attempt was made the evening OF the
arrival of A. j. Davis, the son OF the de-
eeesed millionaire. to arrive at the truth of
the reports connecting his wife with his
fathers death. the rumor being that the
fatal fall resulted from q push given in the
hallway after q quarrel provoked by his
drinking.
Mrs Davis had kept to her room since the
fall and was not called at the Inquest. Her
husband refused an interview, even by
Police Sergeant Levin, who told him he had
something important TO communicate, and
as the intention TO injure was not sug-
gested against his wife. the body was al
lowed TO be taken away.
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those of Utah and of the District of cOlum

those of Utah and Of the District OF COlum-
bis.
1--WE would like q voice In the national
councils, but would not ask vote TO Con-
gress, preferring to adopt the same system
as your Territories. We think II wise to
take the direct government of Hawaii out
of the hands of the residents. which simply
means that we do not wish to be subject to
the ignorant will of the Kanaka element
I'VE would desire a resident Governor
who should be an Hawaiian, at least by
adoption, although, of course, we would
leave his appointment to the President"
W. R. Castle said that some of the native
advisers Of the ex-Queen knew of her
scheme, but up till Saturday, the 14th. out
siders were completely In the dark.
But" continued Mr.. Castle. when the
news was brought to Mr.. Thurston that she
had at last resolved upon taking the step
we had been dreading there was a spOn-
tane0us uprising of the white residents.
1.-THE revolution was effected quietly.
Only one man. nati7e policeman. was shot
while attempting to recapture some am
munition which was in charge of guard
appointed by the Provisional Government
III the United States should decline to
annex the lSlanuS, WHICH HatuiS thlhA WIN
happen, we would probably form republic
and ask the protection of the States.
The natives are coming over 10 our side.
aud among the official documents of the
commission are several petitions from ma
tives to the United States Government ask
ing for annexation.
The natives are very illiterate. Some OF
them can read and write. but they lack
judgment and energy. The majority are
Indifferent to anything that takes place and
will quietly accept the situation.
The whites pay about seyen-eighths Of
the taxes and do not intend to give the ma
tives the power of spending 1t. That is the
whole thing in a nutshell
The deposed Queen was good deal
under the influence Of Kanuhas or native
sorcerers. She is a sirong-willed woman,
and when she assembled the throne she re-
marked that we would not find her such
plant tool as her brother"
The commissioners will leave for Wash
ington t his Afternoon at O'Clock.
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IN FAVOR OF DIVISION.
The People of Fresno in Favor of
Segregation.

i 4
Segregation.
FRESNO, Jan. 28.-A meeting was held
here Tonight to confer on the proposed
| division of Fresno County. Senator G. G.
Goucher and Assemblyman 6. w. Mordecai
and II. j. I. Jacobsen came down from Sac
ramento to attend for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning the desire of the people in the
matter. About 125 people came down from
MADEIRA to present their side in favor Of
division. Miles Wallace, an attorney of
Sanger presided. Between 400 and 500 peo-
pie were present.
w. ID. Grady made q strong speech
against division as did SIN. Griffith. As
semblyman jacobsen pledged himself to
oppose it. He advanced no argument
against it. however. Alexander Gordon.
Thomas T. Hughes and others OF this city
spoke in favor of division as did Colonel u.
II. Cox and others of MADEIRA. Senator
Goucher and Assemblyman M0rdecai also
made speeches fayoring division.
Supervisor Jake Myer presented resolu-
tion stating il to be the sense Of the meeting
that the county should be divided and that
the north side should be permitted to form
a new co unity. A vote was taken on the res
olutiOn with the result in favor of the divis-
onists, the vote being 3i5 for and 65 against
division. The meeting then adjourned.
The div5i0nsts are naturally jubilant.
The meeting was long advertised as an anti
division meeting and the fact that so few
were present who opposed division demon
strated clearly that the majority of the peO-
pie on the south side are either Indifferent
or are in favor of letting the people on the
north side form a new county
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ENGLAND'S POLICY.
Hawaiian Royalty Was Very Friendly
to Great Britain.

1t Is well known that very cordial feel
ing toward England is entertained by
Queen Liiuokalani and the political leaders
of the native element and that this feeling
is much more friendly than toward America.
MANY observers of the course of political
affairs in he islands suspect that secret
understanding. if not secret treaty. ex-
listed between the British Government and
the late sovereign of the Hawaiian king
dom.
Whatever may be the relations between
the two Governments England may be ex-
pected to be an important factor in the
course OF events in the near future and the
course Of the British Government will be
watched with great interest in the United
States.
Claus Spreckes said last evening he
hardly thought that secret treaty or
agreement with England had been entered
into By the deposed Queen.
''The Queen and those near her were
however" said Mr.. Spreckels. very
friendly toward England, and more so
than toward the United States.
'As to the majority Of the natives, thoy
are like children. They are easily led and
Influenced this way and that way. The
American element there is much the
largest among the foreigners, and think
the English and Germans are about equally
divided. The American element. of course.
is still American in spirit, and the Germans
favor America rather than England.
Yes, annexation is what the islands
need. This country can never consent to
another power obtaining pos session. and
union with America would result IN the de-
velODment OF the islands.
Hawaii lies right in front OF us, and is
the richest and finest among the islands OF
the Pacific, but it is undeveoped. A little
sugar aud rice are raised, but that is about
all.
yet hundred varieties Of tropical fruits
would flourish there. The finest coffee in
the world grows there, and the vanilla bean
could be easily grown. The country lacks
population. 1t could support a million and
half OF people. Many thousand acres Of
the finest lands are held BY the crown. They
should be sold as homesteads. / think that
rarid development would follow union with
the United States"
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AN EVENING CONFERENCE.
The Commissioners Meet Some In.
tereSted Business Men.

lereSteQ bushes Men.
Last evening Commissioners Castle. Car
ter and Marsden met in Parlor of tho
Palace Hotel with several men of San
Francisco who are directly interested in the
islands. The conference was suggested nv
the commissioners, who wished to thor
oughly explain the situation to the San
Francisco business men most interested In
the affa RS of the islands, and TO enlist their
support for the important mission OF the
delegation.
The San Francisco men present were
Claus, John ID. and Adolph Spreckels; w.
Fl. Dimond of Williams. Dimond & Co..
agents for Hawaiian sugar plantations: M.
5. Greenebaum and o. M. Vesper of Welcb
IL Co., who are similar agents; III. w.
LYMAN of Hyman Bros. who have a branr h
mer csntile house in Honolulu, and C. X.
Bishop. who owns bank there.
THE Commissioners simply wanted 10 ex
plain the situation to US more in detail. /"
said John ID. SprecEels to CALI. reporter
when the two hours informal talk was
ended. All Of the San Francisco men there
are mem bers of the Chamber Of Commerce.
and any action We may take will be as mem.
beTs OF that body.
1--WE all heartily approve OF the annexa-
ton plan which alone will give American
interests in the islands feeling OF security.
The Chamber OF Commerce will probably
adopt resolutions for presentation TO Con-
gress approving of annexation.
''San Francisco is especially Interested In
the matter on account of its commercial re-
latiOns with Honolulu, ard annexation
would greatly stimulate the trade between
San Francisco and the islands,"
Mr.. Spreckels gave one item OF nforma-
ton not contained In other reports, and
that was that just before the landing OF the
American naval force three attempts to fire
buildings had been made.
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MAYOR ELLERT'S ACTION.
He Promptly Communicates With
Commercial ORGANIZATIONS.

Mayor Ebert yesterday morning received
letter as follows in regard to the Hawaiian
situations:
SAN FRANCISCO Jan. %, 1893, ga. NJ.
Mayor EtLert-SIR: Permit US 10 suggest that
the annexation OF Hawaii is Of great importance
TO this city, and we advise calling meeting OF
the Board OF Supervisors at 2 p. NJ to-day aud a
public meeting for Monday evening next. Yours.
most truly, e. ID. SAWYER,
L. Il. KING.
MIR. Ellert Immediately returned an an
swer in the following words:
SAN FRANCISCO Jan. %. 1893.
Hon. r. D. Sdwyer-DEAR SIR: Received
your letter this morning 10 your views rela-
tive 10 the importance OF the annexation OF
Hawaii aud suggesting meetings OF the Board OF
Supervisors relative thereto.
In reply, while recognizing the Importance OF
the matter You suggest, It seems 10 me the
proper course is 10 give our Chamber OF Com
merce. Board Of Trade and League OF Progress
an opportunity TO consider ana discuss The prop
osition. so that the municipal government, If
called upon 10 give expression 10 the public
sentiment, will act intelligcntly on the best au-
thority, and viii avoid any mistakes That hasty
or lll-adylsed action might occasion.
In an intelligent aud thorough discussion of
this matter by our representative citizens, az
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COMMISSIONERS IN CONFERENCE.
Business Men Hear the Plan of the
Proposed Annexation.

HTOpOSeQ AHDGAdliOH.
Prominent representatives Of the mer-
camille community lost no time in taking
steps to consider the situation and the
proposition Of annexation Of the Islands.
During the afternoon President Pond
called a meeting of the trustees of the
Chamber Of Commerce at his Office to hear
the representatives of the Hawaiian Com
missi0ners in connection with the prorosi-
ton of annexng the Islands 10 the United
States.
The meeting was called by request of the
Com mssioners. who desired TO have the
facts fully understood by the business men
OF San Francisco. They were compelled to
act in haste, the Commissioners explained.
in their request for the meeting because
they intended 10 depart for Washington TO-
night
Those present ut the meeting which was
held with closed doors. were: Lorrin A.
Thurston ana William r. Castle, Hawaiian
Commissioners; President POuG, Trustees
CHAPMAN. Merry, Nelson, Dimond and
MeKinnon and Secretary Haynes OF the
Chamber of Commerce.
During the hour the conference lasted the
Hawaiian Commissioners addressed the
trustees at length. giving history of the
recent occurrences. describing the existing
situation when they left Honolulu and out
lining their mission TO this country.
After the meeting adjourned the Commits
si0ners declined TO discuss the conference,
except to say that they were guests Of the
trustees and therefore could not repeat any
thing that had been said.
For a time after the Commissioners de-
parted the trustees deliherated upon the
matter and decided to call meeting for
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock President
Pond was authorized to appoint committee
to inquire and report at the meeting as to
the basis Of action TO be considered.
The Traffic Association of California will
also take action on the matter. President
Barry Baldwin Of the association said: 81
think 1t would be great benefit to the
Hawaiian Islands if they were annexed to
the United States. This is not from any sell
fish motives. either. The natural position of
the Islands. in close proximity to this eoun-
try, makes the proposition all the more
reasonable in the matter Of mercantile In
terests alone. if for no other reason. st
would be beneficial to business men in both
countries to increase their trade. which at
present is OF no considerable proportions.
Again, it is not surprising that situated so
close to the greatest republic of the world,
the people OF this little monarchy should
have eventually become imbued with
spirit of freedom. | hope the annexation
will take place without delay"
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before the change of administration at
Washington"
''The preliminaries can be arranged. The
measure in its nature is very urgent one.
at is not a party question, aud think.
therefore, that you would find the present
Republican Senate and Democratic House
in perfect accord in facilitating legislation
to bring the Islands under the immediate
control of the United States Government"
What commercial advantage 10 San
Francisco will follow annexation"
ut will be considerable, though as you
know, four-fifths of the Hawaiian trade now
comes TO this port. We may look for
revival of the sugar Interests. Claus
Spreckels has S5,000.o00 invested in the
islands in this branch of industry. There Is
a bounty of 2 cents pound on sugar, and
the Hawailans. once under our flag. will be
entitled TO this bounty. 1t Is understood,
however. that the tariff reformers will re-
peal the bounties on sugar, which will COM
pei them TO restore the tariff on that
article. But what then? Honolulu will be
an American port, and her sugar will be
domestic product. This will mean a revival
of prosperity for the island planters"
Are there any other industries that may
be developed?"
YES; l think that Yankee energy will
find a field to develop or rather extend some
struggling lines of agriculture. Coffee equal
to the best Mocha has been raised in the
islands. The finest qualities of bananas
are grown. Orange orchards can also be
planted. The trouble Is that the natives.
who are dying off rapidly. have not earnest
ly taken advantage of their fine soil and
favorable climate"
what about our Chinese exclusion laws?
VIII the Hswailans regard them with
favor?"
The Hawaiians are just as anxious as
we are 10 rid themselves Of the coolies"
DO YOU think the United States Govern
ment will make any provision for the sup
port of the Queen and family?"
81 have no doubt that Congress will con-
slider her claims. The income from the
crown lands, amounting to $4,000 annually.
has been set aside for the royal household.
II this should be taken away from her
and the Princess ! believe the American
Congress will be- generous enough to make
ample provision for the Hawaians Of the
royal family by voting them liberal PEN
sion during the remainder of their lives"
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WASHINGTON EXCITED.
The News From Hawaii Is the Sensa.
ton of the Hour.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %. The news of the
Hawaiian revolution Is the sensation of the
hour. 1t Is not surprising to those who are
familiar with the diplomatic complications
in Hawaii during the past decade to learn
that the British Minister declines to recog-
nize Government which he knows will not
be subservient to that of Queen Victoria.
England has long been ambitious of gaining
so strong tooth old in the Sandwich Islands
as to enable her to assume ultimately
practical protectOrate over them. The re-
Gently dethroned Queen has been known to
entertain decided pro-English sentiments
and 1t is natural. therefore. that Great
Britain's representatives at Honolulu should
regret her overthrow.
Mr.. Thurston, who Is en route to Wash
inGton to secure this Governments consent
to the annexation of the islands. Is an
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COLLEGE ATHLETES ORGANIZE.
An Association of Southern California
institutions.

Los ANGELES, Jan. 28.-Representative
OF Southern California colleges met In Los
Angeles to-day and formed an Intercole-
giate Athletic Association OF Southern Cal
ifornia.
The following institutions were repre-
scented: University Of Southern Califor-
MIA, Pomona College of Claremont, Oee-
dental University Of Los Angeles, Chaffey
College OF Ontario and the Southern Cali
fornia College of Los Angeles. Throp
University OF Pasadena was not repre-
scented, but will in al probability be in the
association.
The following officers were elected r. S.
Day Of Pomona College, president; +. E.
Hall of the University of Southern Cali
fornia. vice-presdent; g. I. Bernhard of
Chaffey College, secretary; B. G. Gillette OF
the Occidental, treasurer.
The association will hold IFS first annual
field day in Los Angeles about April Is.
There will be ten events, in which each
college will have ono man. The winner in
each event will receive a gold medal
and the winning college team will
receive gold cup and will hold it for the
ensuing year The association also intends
to arrange for intercollegiate contests in
football, baseball and. perhaps, in tennis.
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THE CHAUTAUQUANS.
Preparations for the Summer Assem-
bIy at Pacific Grove.

SAN JOSE, Jan. %. The executive board
of the Pacific Coast Branch of the Chsu-
tauqua Literary and Scientific Circle met
here TO-DAY to make general arrangements
for the summer assembly work at Pacific
Grove. DR.. A. c. HirSt presided.
1t was reported that Hon. ID. Lamar.
brother OF the late Judge Lamar, will be
among the star lecturers at Pacific
Grove. Department work was ar
ranged for as follows: Art, Profess
sor Gray OF London; entomology,
Professor Woodwork; botany. Miss
Morton; cooking. Miss Whitaker; gym
nasium. DR.. T. d. Wood Of Palo Alto.
Special lectures will be given on Greek art.
The assembly win open July and continue
until July 16