The record-union., 1893-05-13
Correspondence Associated Press

| lCorrespondence Associated Press.
SAN FRANCIsco, May 12-The steamer
Monowai, from Australia via Honolulu.
arrived this evening with the latest de-
tails of the political situation in the
Hawaiian Islands, as follows:
Honolulu, May 4.-The proposition to
establish Hawaiian republic, which has
probably never been seriously enter
tanned, even by those advancing it. since
the creation of the Provisional Govern
ment, has not been materially promoted
during the past week.
A meeting of planters was invited by
Claus Spreckels on the 25th of April. at
which the latter explained his ideas of a
republic in detail, and offered for adoption
a communication to President Cleveland
opposing annexation because of the diff
culties it would place in the way of OBJ
tanning cheap labor necessary to planta-
ton work.
There matter was not discussed at any
length except by Spreckels himself, and
! the communication was referred to a
committee. At a subsequent meeting the
communication was shelved, some of the
planters present declaring themselves
ready to concede anything to secure an
nexation.
The was convention of the Hawaiian
Patriotic League on May 1st, there being
about fifty delegates present from all the
islands. The object of the convention
was to frame memorial to Commis-
sioner Blount, which should be express
sive of the natives wishes in the matter
of government. Such memorial, which
was against the annexation movement,
was afterward presented to Blount.
delegation from the Maui Annexa-
ton Club called on Commissioner Blount
ON May 1st. The Chairman, in address,
ing the Commissioner, said the delega-
ton wished to assure him that the annex
alton sentiment was growing in favor
among the natives, as well as foreigners,
of the islands of Maui. Commissioner
Blount, in replying to the address, asked
the Chairman if in the event of annexa-
ton the natives would expect to become
voters, to which the Chairman replied
that the would expect it.
The natives of the other islands are ex-
ceedingiy desirous that the Commissioner
should pay them a visit and it is not to
be questioned that his reception by them
would exceed that given any parsonage
except the Queen.
Blount at different times has expressed
different ideas as to the trip. To mem
| Der OF the Supreme Bench he said q few
days ago: Il do not want to 90 to the
other islands. / have taken considerable
responsibility upon myself in lowering
the flag, and I want to remain here so
that 1 could order the troops ashore in
case of any trouble.
1t is thought by many of the people
here that the Commissioner will order
the American flag hoisted again above
the Government building before he re-
| turns home.
The situation here may be summed up
in few words. The Provisional Govern
ment believes itself strong enough to
quell any internal disturbance. and
maintain itself in authority. The
Minister of Finance states that means
for carrying on the Government are
ample.
The annexation sentiment is quietly
strengthening, but the delay in the settle
ment OF the question is telling with effect
on business interests that desire to ex-
pend or invite capital, and the hope is ex-
pressed that Congress will not long with
hold its decision after the Commissioners
report has been received.
British Minister Wodehouse has writ
ten his home Government asking that the
cruiser Hyacinthe be allowed to remain on
this station until the pending political
troubles shall have been settled. He
thinks British interests here may need
special protection.
The Government has lately been re-
vising its sedition and treason laws.
Councillor Emmeluth recently intro
duced the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Provisional Govern
ment of the Hawaiian Islands was organ
| lied on the 18th day of January for the
purpose of furthering the annexation of
these islands to the United States, and
whereas, this Provisional Government has
been recognized by all representatives of
foreign Powers as the sole Government of
! these islands;
Resot0ed, That the agitation for resrora-
ton of the ex-Queen, or for any political
! purpose other than that for which this
Government has been organized, is here
! by declared TO come within the meaning
| of tho Sedition Act passed by the coun-
Gil on January Both of this year, and the
| Police Department is hereby instructed
| to proceed against all persons making
themselves liable under this Act.
Considerable discussion followed in the
council, several members urging the
adoption of the resolution.
AttorneyGeneral Smith said the Gov
ernment should deal cautiously in tie
matter, as there was danger in going too
far. He believed in peaceful discussion,
which was certainly lawful.
The resolution, which has been tho
subject of much censure from the opposi-
ton press, was referred to the Executive
! Committee.
The United States steamship Adams
having arrived here from the Mare Island
Navy-yard on April 26th, the Mohican,
which she relieved, started homeward on
May lst. Admiral Skerrett transferred
his flag to the Boston. and with his Sec
retary, Lieutenant Wilson, and Flag
Lieutenant Fox, has taken up his quart
ers on shore. The Mohican was saluted
as she passed out by the other cruisers,
with the exception of the Japanese
cruiser Naniwa.
The officers of the Boston expect their
vessel will be relieved in September by
| the Atlanta.