New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
that Captain witse too hotheaded and expressed
himself too freely Mt Honolulu
THE EX-QUEEN'S STATEMENT.
AN EXPLANATION AND A PROTEST.
1JIIUoKALANr COMPLAINS BITTERLY OF MIN.
lister srEvENss COURSE, DEFENDS HER
PROPOSED NEW CONSTITUTION AND
SAYS ALL THE NATIVES AND
MANY FOREIGNERS oP-

SAYS ALL THE NATIVES AND
MANY FOREIGNERS oP-
POSE ANNEXATION.
San Francisco. March o.-"The Examiner" to-day
publishes a long statement by Lluokalani. the de
posed Queen OF Hawaii, the first which she mas maze
= v Yubncation since the overthrow Of the monarchy
on the islands. The ex-Queen says at the outset
resolved to- maintain absolute silence throughout inc
negotiations believing that the question would De se''eo
on It's political merits alone but am forced from my
retreat by the ISLANDERS and cruel ealumnies uttered
AGAINST nv person and character by those who arc
believed OF their diplomatic position ana VINO
better than they speak do not mean 10 feiu'e
a their utteraDces. ! am o Queen.
The ex-Queen then referred TO her recent attempt
70 promugate new constitution, and reviews several
facts which she asserts led her to take this step
Among other things she says:
Shortly after my accession made tour OF the ISLANDS.
Nothing could be more affecting than the loyalty OF my
people. But from side petitions came pouring H.
implorng give new constructor 1hey coh'
tanned thousands Of signatures the names Of those from
all classes felt that the existing constitution 1he
natives deprived Of their just and naienaole rights
would not deprive white man Of one legitimate right
under this constitution any newly arrived white man
without interest intention Of residence is placed as
yotss over the heads OF Of subjects to whom
Coz has given these islands Is 1t not an ust alton
OF old story taught me by missionaries OF TWO men,
the one rich and the other poorl The rich man had
but one lamb which he had bought and nouf.
tshed but the rich man the poor mans lamb May
/ not add he shall restore the lamb fourfod be-
cause he had no pity" 80
Liuuokalani next refers to United states Minister
Stevens as follows:
Tho position taken by the present American Minister
has been constantly unfrendly and Quarrelsome. The
address he delivered to my accession would lead
mo 10 suppose that considered American proectote
established that day. 1t lecture, and not an ex
preston Of seasonabe sentiment did think IL most
speech Not Of the other representatives
chose coronation day occasion fcr threats ana
penalties Again. In october last Mr. Stevens sought
audience Of 1t is the usual etiquette on such an &C.
cssion to inform Minister Of Foreign Affairs Of the
object the audience the sovereign may not be taken
by surprise presentation Of some unexpected matter
American Minister deemed 1t Inconsistent with his
courtesy give ntimaton of the cause OF his
visit. received him. notwithstanding.
No sooner had bowed to him than he gave signs OF
Iaboing under strong excitement He read paragraph
from 'The Daily Bulletin" Honolulu evening paper
which he said infracton OF his rights as the
accredited representative Of foreign Power Trembling
with emotion he read section from the International CODE
or some such book which he had brought with him. AT
the conclusion Of his remarks Informed him that L
should the matter In the hands Of Minister'S who
would give it their immediate and earnest attention
thereupon withdrew. The American Minister declared
that he would Hawaiian Government responsible
for the article complained Of. THE Bulletin" was not
directly or indirectly controlled by the Government and
American Minister who declined to be psched Or even
to believe their assurance Of responsibility. He
evidently bent picking quarrel His manifest aim
was to smbarrass His reluctance TO accept the
sincere explanation in distinct contrast with the
conduct Of my people Immediately withdrawing from
the indignant position they had taken concerning Mr.
Stevens
At the time certain men were being prosecuted for
rebellion treason Mr. Stevens delivered his Decoration
Day speech. He rdicued the political trials; he drew
comparisons unfavorabc TO Hawaii; he sneered at
royalty speaking of monarchcursed countries and the
question seriously presented itself TO the minds OF many
people II this speech did constitute garing in.
fraction OF duties courtesy pertaining 10 the
representative Of a foreign Power.
= Returning to the subject Of the Constitution. the
ex-Queen says:
At length faultiness Of the Constitution reached its
eliminating point when the Supreme Court decided that
any amendment the might be made without a!r
proyal signature. What then, was TO prevent any
evolutionary amendment from becoming q law The
sovereign could he amended Of all right AMI
appeal To any fair.mnded person II not time for
Q Constitution If Hawaii 10 retain its chosen
form Of government did nothing hurrcdly For
thirty days proposed Constitution being revised and
reformed by my legal friends imporcd them TO make
h perfect possible. solemnly warned them that
Desired the slightest loss Of prerogave to
any class of my people whether white or natives
desired them perfect and supplement the existing Con-
stufon those points in which the Chief Justice him
self acknowledged ii TO be deplorably deficient. In
private with my Cabinet submitted the terms Of
the Consultation for their approval They declined
ndorse the instrument and attempt at promugaon
WAS made.
II had ignored my Minsers-f h,d given forth the
Constitutional might with reason have been accused
" breaking my oath and Of attempting revolutionary acts
did nothing OF the kind. yielded my Minister'S and
yet wrong Here, them the situation the
body Of people clamorng for the revised Con-
euton the American residents determined to Oppose any
change such could not control tried to do
what was best. When people are bent on quarring,
9tetext find The American capitalists were re-
osohs d shat the monarchy should be in the wrong
OF the occurrences OF January H. the day Of the
overthrow Of the monarchy, the exQueen says:
1 need only say that my anxiety was to AVOID
violence and boodshe1. had abundant force to quel
the revolufion--threc times as strong the with
which confronted; but the American Minister had
already landed his troops In secret understanding with
revoutonists and sooner was the proclamation
read than he Immediately recognized the Provisional Gov
eminent giving 1t the support OF the United States forces
To these forces / yielded under protest knowing that
conflict with mighty neighbor could only result IN
amess boodshed and feeling confident that when the
Government OF the United States should investigate the
IL would not uphod the injustice 10 my
people and 70 myself.
is repuRnant TO feelings Of every native
Hawaiian well to foreigners. Annexation Is
not necessary the ends Of policy OF ciyiza,on or
commerce or security The prosperity Of merchants is
abundant reutaon 70 the assertions OF those VINO bewa
commercial bankruptcy. Personal liberty Is secure In
Honolulu as In Washington. Probably city show
record so free crime OF all Kinds. The wealth Of
tire missionaries evidence free allowed to
the professors Of religion. What en, Is the ground for
these alarming insecurity and danger rife In
America? IL must be manifest 10 any displsslOnate In
oirer that the reason is be sought in the restless
agitation Of small section OF the community led and
captained by the American Minister and one two
others the American people listen 10 the state
ments Of men whose only idea is the restoration OF tho
suesr bounty Let no: Americans commit the i-nobc
un American act forcbly anDexng population strug
Cling TO raise itself from traditions OF barbarsm
ACTION OF THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.
TIE RESOLUTION on HAWAII MODIFIED AND