The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-02-24
HAWAIIAN TREATY.
Message of the President Transmitting It
to the Seuate.

to the senate.
WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-Following is
President Harrison's message transmit
ting the Hawaiian treaty to the senate:
To the Senate: transmit herewith. with n
view TO its ratification, a treaty Of annexation
concluded on the 18th day OF February, 1898. be-
tween John W. Foster. secretary Of state, who
was duly empowered to act in that behalf on
the part of the United States and LOrin Thurs
ton, W. B Castle, w. C. Wilder, Charles L.
Carter and Joseph Marston, the commissioners
on the part of the Hawaiian Islands The pro-
visional treaty ii will be observed, does not at
tempt TO treat in detail with the questions that
grew out of the annexation of the Hawaiian
Islands to the United States. The commission
ers representing the Hawaiian government have
consented TO leave 20 the future and TO the Just
and benevolent purposes OF the United States
the adjustment Of all such questions
do not deem it necessary to discuss at length
the conditions which have resulted in this de-
cisive action. 1t has been the policy OF the
administration not only 10 respect but to en-
courage the continuance of an independent gov
eminent with the Hawaiian Islands, so leng as
it afforded suitable guarantees for the protec-
ton Of life and property, and maintained o
stability and strength that gave adequate Sc
curity against the domination Of any other
power The moral support of this govern
ment has continually manifested itself in the
most friendly diplomatic relations and in
rnany acts Of courtesy TO the Hawaiian rulers
The overthrow OF the government was not
in any way promoted by this government but
had its origin in what seems TO have been
a reactionary and revolutionary policy on the
part of Queen Liliuokalani which put in Sc
riOus peril not only the large and preponder-
ating interests Of the United States on the isl
ands, but all foreign interests and, indeed,
the decent administration Of civil affairs
and the peace OF the islands. 1t is quite evil
dent that the monarchy had become efete, and
the queens government so weak and made
quate as TO be the prey of designing and I'M
scrupulous persons. The restoration of Queen
Liliuollnani to her throne Is undesirable. If
not impossible, and, unless actively supported
by the United States. would be accompanied by
serious disaster and the Reorganization of all
business interests. The influence and interest
of the United States in the islands must be
increased, and not diminished Only two
courses are now open-one the establishment
of a protectorate by the United States, and
the other annexation full and complete. l
think the latter course, which has been
adopted in the treaty, will be highly pro
motive of the best interests OF the Hawaiian
people, and II is the only one that will ade-
Quately secure the interests of the United
States. These Interests are not wholly selfish
1t is essential that none of the other great pow
1t would not be consistent with our safety and
with the peace of the world. This view of the
situation is so apparent and conclusive that no
protest has been heard from any government
against proceedings looking TO annexation
Every foreign representative at Honolulu
promptly acknowledged tbs provisional gov
ernment and think there is general concur
renie In the opinion that the deposed queen
ought not 10 be restored.
Prompt actien on this treaty is very desira-
BILE II 1t meets the approval of the senate,
peace and good order will be secured in the ISL
ands under existing laws until such time as
congress san provide by legislation perma-
nsnt form OF government fer the Islands This
legislation should be, and shall be- just TO the
natives and all other residents and citizens OF
the islands, but Should DO characterized by
great liberty and a high regard TO the rights OF
all the people and Of all foreigners domiciled
there
The correspondence which accompanies the
treaty will put the senate In possession OF al
the facts known to the executive
BENJAMIN HARRISON.