New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-23
BLoUNTs LETTER OF APRIL 8.

AMERICAN CITIZENS ACCUSED OF DETIIRoNING
TIE QUEEN" PERVERTED INFLu-
EScE" OF THE GOVERNMENT.
Washington Nov 22--In the official papers re-
lating to the mission of James II. Blount. United
States Commissioner to the Hawaiian Islands "
mo s. Is letter from Mr. Blount to Mr.. Gresham,
dated April 3. 1893 As differing constructions have
been placed upon the language of this letter Its full
text Is herewith suboined.
mo. s.
"Mr Blount to Mr.. Gresham.
mo. 2.
Honolulu. Hawaiian Islands. April s, 1892.
"Sr: send you by the steamship China the
following documents: Report OF the President of
the Bureau of immigration the Legislature of
1892 Constitution of the Hawaiian Islands for 1887
the Honolulu Almanac and Directory for 1885, con-
tanning the Constitution of 1884. and the Hawaiian
Annual for 1892.
THESE contain much valuable information, which
may be useful in properly understanding the politi-
cal movements and the disposition OF different
classes Of persons in these islands. | forbear any
comment now. 1t seems to me important to gather
all the information j can. in every direction before
permitting myself TO reach conclusions indulge
in comments ] am converslng with many persons
on all shades Of political opinion. Some of these
conversations have In writing. They will cover
much space, and. unless especially desired by you.
! viii not as rule. forward them by mail
II send conversation between Admiral Skerrett
and myself. taken down by my stenographer and
approved correct by Admiral Skerrett Enclosure
No IL inclose copy of a letter from Mr. Thurs
ton 10 Mr.. Antoine Rosa the original Of which I
have seen. Also explanation of Hawaiian words
used in Ar. Thurston's letter. Enclosure No 81
inclose also copy of letter written by Mr.
Thurston to Mr.. J. T. Colburn who was in the
last Ministry OF the Queen. Enclosure No 81
Il think the Annexation party Is endeayoring IN
impress the Royasts with the belief that although
the American ensign has been hauled down and the
American troops ordered TO their yesseIs under
color of protecting the persons and property ~
American citizens the troops will be returned n
need be, to suppress an outbreak against the ex-
listing Government. 49, w.
the most active In derhroning the Queen and are
active In maintaining the existing Government II
they are thus to participate In the AFFAIRS M these
islands and when force Is used 10 suppress such
movements on their part the forces Of The Tinted
states are to be called In to protect their uersons
ana property. II does seem that our C,overnment
encourages them to lawlessness and Its good fath
existng Government owes It's being and its main
tenance to this perverted influence. or course fmo
ana further inquiry may furnish different and
better opinion. anu
1T Is not easy for me to impress persons hsro
with the complete idea Of non-interference M
icy. coupled with exceptions. The protection Of
the persons ana property OF American citizens
here has come to mean aid to or enforcement NJ
the laws whenever force Is used against exis,,, U
authority. This may be used TO create n new Gov,
eminent and maintain It, Wv
ITO meet the situation here may REQUIRE n c,ear
defined and thoroughly advertised announcement
Of when and how our troops 10 be used / know