The record-union., 1893-12-09

lis That the Existing Government
Commands the situation and Would
REQUIRE No Aid From the United
States to Preserve Peace-Those
Well Posted Predict That the
Throne, in Case of Restoration
Would Not Stand an Hour After the
United States Troops Were With
drawn.
copyright, 1893, by the Associated Press.l
SAN Francisco, Dec. 8.-The schooner
Transit arrived tonight from Honolulu,
bringing advices up to November l9th.
HoNoLULU, Nov. 19.-During the alter
noon on which the Alameda sailed Min
ister Willis made statement virtually as
Dublisbed by the Associated Press, that
nothing definite would be done here un-
til he had received a reply to dispatches
sent to Washington by the Alameda.
This statement was published in the Star
Yesterday. The Bulletin published
letter from Minister Willis, in which he
said he wished his remarks in the Star TO
apply to the entire press of Honolulu
The stand taken by Minister Willis IN
his interview with the star, which was
revised in proof by him before the publ
cation, caused considerable anxiety III
Government circles, owing to the lnll-
nation that any breach Of the peace would
be punished by the American Minister
To the Associated Press correspondent
his words were: ANY trouble precipi-
tated on either side would be stopped at
once by the United States forces"
on the morning of the 18th, the day
after the Alameda left, President Dole
called upon Minister Willis to learn how
far the authority of the United States was
expected to be carried in case OF an emer-
gencv. Upon his return it was learned
that the Provisional Government was
fully satisfied with the explanation and
the limitations made by Minister Wills.
1t is the general opinion that the origi-
nal language used by the United States
Minister conveyed more than he Intended
it should. 1t is understood that Presl-
dent Dole very clearly informed the Min
ister that the Provisional Government
commanded the situation, and would re-
Ouire no aid from the United States, un-
less il was called for. The President
assured the Minister that any breach OF
the peace which might occur would be
speedily dealt with by the PROVISIONAL
Government. The Provisional Govern
ment received assurances on the points
mentioned which were perfectly salts
factory. 1t is understood that Minister
Willis said he would stand back Of the
present Government until the present
difficulty was settled.
The tension in political matters since
the departure Of the Alameda has only
partially relaxed. Minister Wins stated
that he made public that nothing lmme-
diate would be done" to ease matters
down. as he believed a crisis was ap-
preaching. His remedy worked Tor
few hours. But it now appears that be
has divulged just enough to stimulate
speculation, and both sides interpret his
explanation favorably, which in the
end will doubtless add fuel to the polltl-
cal fire.
When the attention of the United States
Minister was called to the fact that the
Provisional Government would aid him
in keeping peace, he replied that he did
not expect trouble, unless it came from
irresponsible persons on either side.
Ex-Marshal c. B. Wilson has brought
two libel suits against Walter q. Smith,
editor Of the Star. The suits have grown
out OF the republication ofthe report made
to Mr.. Blount by Colonel Y. V. Ashford,
regarding the immortality practlced IN
the palace by the eX-Queen and Wilson.
The original account was published in
San Francisco paper in last April, and
was furnished the Honolulu correspond
ent by Ashford, although given to Mr.
Blount in confidence. Most of the allie
cations in Ashford's account are said to
be capable of proof, and the defense
allege that they will place the eX-Queen
on the stand and give full expose OF the
entire matter. 1t is generally believed
that the suit will not be allowed to come
to trial by the prosecution.
An interview with members of the
Provisional Government this afternoon
develops determination to stand on the
defensive and take nothing on trust until
the United States Government is officially
heard from, either directly or through
Minister Willis. In the meantime the
troops will be kept fully armed
and the reserve guard ready at q
minutes notice The Americans assert
that no restoration shall take place, and
it seems to be the general opinion that if
the ex-Queen is restored 1t will have to
be accomplished by force on the part of
the United States. The Provisional Gov
ernment expresses the opinion that the
use of force would be equivalent to q
declaration of war.
Since his arrival, Minister Willis has
been advised that if the United States
Government restores the eX-Queen the
warships of that nation would be kept
busy protecting her throne. The resident
Americans have at least l,5O0 rifles and
ammunition in private hands which it
would be impossible to seize in case of her
restoration. Those best posted say the
throne would not stand an hour afler the
withdrawal of American troops, should
Cleveland be so short-sighted as to at
tempt restoration.
The theory of restoration, however,
will not be believed here until the last
moment. Should it then prove true,
serious trouble will inevitably follow.
This much is admitted by the clearest
heads on both sides.
From a source almost within touch
within the American Legation it is
learned that the contingency" which
has caused the delay in Hawaiian affairs,
until Washington is heard from, is that
the Provisional Government and resident
Americans would openly resist either a
compromise or restoration. The feeling
that Cleveland is anita merican is taking
firm hold on the people here, and if the
popular feeling is followed, neither a
compromise nor capitulation viii be toll
Grated.
In conversation with an Associated
Press reporter yesterday, Minister Willis
said he was confident legislation favor
able to the Hawaiian Islands would