The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-10
STARS AND STRIPES UP.
Protectorate Assumed Over the
Sandwich Islands by the United
States Minister.
Tho Action Due to the Efforts Be-
ing Made to Stir Up
Trouble.
M lnterfereucc with the Functions of the
PROVISIONAL Government Involved
in tho Action.

SAN FRaHcIsco, Feb. 9.-The %HnXiously
expected steamer Australia arrived early
this morning from Honolulu, bringing the
first news of the progress OF events in the
Hawaiian islands since the arrival of the
commissioners of tho provisional govern
nent to negotiats for annexation to the
United States. Tho steamer brought the
important intelligence that Feb. l United
States Minister Stevens issued q proolama-
tion to the Hawaiian people assuming a
protectorate over the islands and hoisted
the stars and stripes over Aliuolani hall.
The proclamation was as follows:
ITO The Hawaiian People: At the re-
quest OF tins provisional government of the
Hawaiian islands, I hereby. in the name OF
the Uaited States Of Amerios, assume the
protection Of the Hawaiian islands, for the
protection of life and property n oocupa-
tion of the public buildings and Hawaiian
soil. 10 far a. il may be necessary for the
purposes specified, but not interfering with
the administration of public affairs by the
provisional government. This action WAS
taken pending and subject to she nsRotia-
lions At Washington.
(Signed) John l.. STEVENS.
"Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
~potentiary of the United States.
Approved and executed by G. c. Wiltz.
captain Of the United States navy. COM
mandinQ United States steamer Boston,"
The action Of the United States minister
WAS generally accepted with pleasure by
all except the unqualified partisans of the
queen. even including the natives, and is
looked ON AZ . friendly act for the general
good. and not 40 an act of aggression. The
Y IA oA.A-- H.. a. ~RAa 49,. 0~n
building. The Hawaiian flag 10 floating
ovos all other government houses and the
provisional government continues to exer-
else its functions as before. The British
minister has formally recognized the pro-
visional government a. the de facto gov.
srnment of the islands pending further ad-
vices from the home government.
Portugal n Japan also recognized the
new order Of things. 50 that now ths new
government is recognized by all foreign
powers having representatives. in the isl
ands. Matters have been moving very
quietly since the provisional government
took hold. There were indications, how
ever. when the steamer left. on the Let
inst, that there was . dissension among
the member Of the executive council. and
it Is believed that a request will be made
to Minister Stevens to take full control
pending negotiations with the United
States.
Martial law still prevails, and though it
is no hardship. the people. both native
and foreign, ohafs under its restrictions.
No arrests have been made, and only for
the presence of armed men in the streets,
tho usual quiet prevails. The marines and
sailors from the cruiser Boston parade
through the streets several times daily. but
NO open adverse comments to their pres
moe is made.
Rumors of the intended protectorate be-
gan flying early on the morning of Feb. /.
At S:45 marines from the cruiser Boston
left the armory, marched into the govern
mont building grounds, drew up in front
of the building. together with three COM
panies of volunteers. the proclamation of
proteetorate was read, tho United States
flag hoisted over the building. saluted BY
troops and the cannon of the Boston.
Owing to the fact that two newspapers were
striving to bring discredit on the new gov
eminent this action was deemed necessary
for the quiet Of the islanders. As thu
steamer left all was quiet, Wit no indica-
tions of any attempt at resistance of the
protectorats.
Messrs. Newman and Prince David were
passengers on the steamer, ostensibly going
to Washington to e ssent the queen's SIDE
of the question. The PROVISIONAL leRis!a
ture has been busy passing laws for the
governments of the islands. The oath OF
allegiance to the provisional government as
aRainst the overthrown monarchy, was
prescribed and generally taken.