The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-23

Ths Press, spsssirE ~ Beth Parties,
Dsueuuees the Foi,ey sf H-f>-y.

F1or ne saa rusofso EpanN-sr.
II IL only BY practically declaring war upon
the Government OF the Hawaiian Islands that
the President can reinstate LlliuokalanL and
we do not want to believe that Mr. Cleveland
has decided to defy the Federal Constitution
and subject himself TO the danger Of tmDeach-
ment Mr.. Cleveland. to be sure. has no over
towering respect for the G institution when II
happens to conflict with his wishes. as he
demonstrated when he suspended the Geary
act OF his own royal will. but we hardly think
he Is prepared to usurp the wsr-mskinR func-
tion. which resides only in Congress- II Grover
Cleveland has done this thing; II while Con-
Rress was in session he scorned to consult It
and sent his herald TO Honolulu to declare war
between the United States and the recognized
Government Of the islands, whose regularly
com missioned Minister has been officlally
received. then Grover Cleveland should be i'm
peached and ousted from the Presidency.
Irov ne ko-nino Or1vnrirr
The death Of one native OF the islands. Of
whatever race. American or European. In de-
fence OF the right Of self government. at the
hands Of American officers and sailors ell
deavoring to reestablish an overthrown
monarchy. would set this country on flre with
popular rage IT would he an appeal from the
American President to the American people.
and the response would be prompt and decl-
sive This Is what the Hawaiian revolutionists
Will do. II they have the daring and resolution
OF their American ancestors; n they have clear
understanding Of their rights AMI bold
leadership. they will resist with their lives
they will yield only after defeat In battle.
They will compel tho President TO actual en-
ployment OF the force he has assembled so
carefully to frighten them. and they will loave
the rest to the Am erican people.
PROM IA, san Eanc'roo Er,ntnq B.reftn
The story that the Administration had made
up Its mind to go fllibustering in the mid Pact
flo for the purpose OF recreating the fallen
throne in Hawaii was fully confirmed this
morning by the publication OF a letter from
Secretary Gresham to the President, advising
the restoration OF Queen Liliuok alanL When
the story first gained circulation Il was so I'm
probable In it's nature and so wholly at va
rance with the usual run OF our history that
many persons were disposed to regard II as a
canard. But II turns out to be literally exact.
Our brilliant Secretary Of State holds that
the United States should set mp Liliuokalani
on her throne again. But how the Job Is to be
worked he declines to say. Are we TO make
war on the Provisional Government which we
have recognized II ex- Minister Stevens was
wrong in pulling down a eovernm emit provided
the fact were really sol in foreign country.
what warrant has Mr.. Gresham for interven-
ing to set up another2 President Cleveland
has low either to accept the advice OF his Sec-
rotary Of State or reject II. II he rejects Il, Mr.
Gresham will have to retire from the Cabinet.
provided he recognizes the amenities and Gus
toms Of official life.
From The S,aus Po.,.Tat.,ltoenssr.
II she 1.-THE former Queenl has the hearts OF
her people she can get her throne without any
interference Of American bsyonets: and II her
people do not want her restored II 10 not the
business OF tho President OF this republic to
forcibly replace her on the throne.
from the SIN Francisco Chronicle
II President Cleveland instructs the United
States Minister to Hawaii to use the delegated
authority OF the United States to depose the
Provisional Government and to attempt to re-
store Liliuokalani to the throne. he will be
guilty Of conduct tantsmount to declaration
OF war against Hawaii. In which case he will
subject himself to the penalties OF impeach-
ment. for the declaring OF war 10 solely within
the discretion and jurisdiction OF Congress.
moments reflection will show the sound
ness OF this position. Leaving aside the ques-
tion OF the way In which the Hawaiian revolu-
tion was accom- plished. and conceding for the
sake OF argument that Minister Stevens and
Capt Wiltse exceeded their authority In land
Ing force Of marines and sailors from the
Boston. the TACT still remains that the Provis-
ional Government has been recognized as
valid de fscto Government not only By the
United States. but by every nation which has
relations with Hawaii. and that an attempt on
the part Of Mr. Cleveland to ovsrturn that Gov
eminent must be construed as an act OF war
by the United States against Hawaii
II France or Spain had sent an Ambassa-
dor to Oliver Cromwell demanding that he re-
sign the protectorate and put Charles ii. on
tho throne OF England. can any one doubt
what the response would have besn2 Where
is the difference in principle between such
case and President Cleveland's course toward
Hawaii? Congress- In spite OF it's political
leanings and Affiliations. may find It necessary
to convince Grover Cleveland that he does not
rule the United States as the Gar attempts to
rule Russia. and that the Constitution still has
a great deal OF m Gaming and vitality.