Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-31

WASHINGTON, ~. ", JauuSiy SN'
There are some important develop
ments in the Hawaiian situation.
First. 1t is pretty clearly Indicated
that the administration is not in any
way lukewarm in the matter, as was at
first supposed.
Secondly. The action OF the con-
mander of the Boston against which
Great Britain is about TO file, or has
filed, formal protest, has received the
official approval Of the President and
his Cabinet.
The sentiment in favor OF annexing
is rapidly extending. Several members
OF the Cabinet have expressed them
selves as being In favor OF accepting the
proposition, but as the action necessary
TO accomplish annexation must come as
well from the legislative as the execu-
tive branch OF the government, these
declarations do not In themselves
amount to more than the expression OF
opinion Of private citizens.
The matter will doubtless be consid-
cred at the Cabinet meeting tomorrow,
but OF course, nothing will be decided
upon, except, probably, TO arrange Tor
the reception OF the Hawaiian Annexa-
tion Commissioners upon their arrival
In this city next Friday.
1t has been reported that President
Harrison is In favor OF annexation OF
Hawaii. There IS in support OF this
statement the Presidents we'll known
policy Of Americanism which has for its
object the enlargement OF the sphere OF
usefulness and activity of the nation.
In the Senate there is
DISTINCTLY AMERICAN FEELING
on the Hawaiian question which is not
confined to any party. There can be no
doubt that the majority OF the members
ON the Foreign Relations Committee
look with favor upon the establishment
of American domination on the Islands
but In Just what shape Is matter OF
detail that has not yet been considered.
The arrival OF tho Commissioners from
Hawaii is awaited with much interest.
Mr.. Dolpb, a member OF the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations, when asked
how he felt in regard TO the question,
replied tersely:
1.-The United Ssates has been waiting
for fifty years for this opportunity, and
now that IL has come, and come IN such
a way that the problem can be solved
without difficulty, l certainly can see
no reason why we should hesitate. The
man who would oppose what is the
manifest duty of the country In this
matter, is, / think, hardly deserving OF
a seat IN Congress.
Mr.. Hlscock, another member OF the
same committee, IS also In favor Of an
nexation. 81 believe" said he, that
this government should prevent any In
reference in this matter on the part OF
any other power. 1t Is a matter that
concerns us wholly, and for one, may
say that / am in favor OF the establish
ment there of a territorial form OF gov
ernment under the flag OF the United
States. We need the islands, and their
possession would give US a commanding
position.
IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN.
Senator Chambers resolution pre-
sented to-day, requests the President TO
lay before Congress any treaty be may
make for ratification by legislation.
The purpose OF that language was 70
permit the House Of Representative TO
share in the responsibility for the dis
position Of the subject and not to have
action taken 10 the Senate alone and
behind closed doors. Undoubtedly this
is calculated to strengthen the proposi-
tion contained In the resolution looking
for annexation.
The Chandler resolution will come mp
in the Senate In the morning hour to-
morrow unless some diversion Is made,
and is likely to lead to an interesting
and prolonged discussion. In the House
there was a diversity OF views.
The general sentiment among the
members seems 10 be that the United
States should annex the Hawaiian
Islands. now that It has been invited 10
do so, but there are exceptions to this
view. Mr.. OFerrall, OF Virginia, is OPP
posed to the acquisition by the United
States of more territory. He thinks
that the day has come
when, instead OF saying TO the
youth OF the country "go West, young
man." 1t should be said ''go South,
Young man." This republic had terri
tory enough and 1t should be careful be-
fore IL took into It's folds people who
by their admission were incapable Of
self government.
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT
has instructed Sir Julian Pauncefote.
its Minister here, TO protest against the
action Of the United States officials and
forces In Hawaii. The protest, IL is
understood, will be lodged with
Secretary OF State Foster to-
morrow. To what extent the protest
goes caunot be stated now-whether IL
is restricted TO protest against action
already taken 10 Honolulu, or whether
il goes to the length Of protesting In ad-
vance against annexation sought for by
the representatives OF the provisional
government now on their way 70 wash
ington.