The morning call., 1893-12-09
WILLIS CONFIRMS 1T.
He Did Perm5e Himself to Be Inter-
viewed aft Honolulu.

NlEWIG at
s-The-following letter from the Associated
Press correspondents in Honolulu was re-
'ceived by the schooner Transit, which ar
rived here yesterday:
:. HONOLULU. Il. L, Nov. 19.-During the
afternoon the Alameda sailed Minister
Willis made the statement, virtually as
already published by the Associated Press.
that nothing definite would be done here
until he had received a reply to dispatches
sent to Washington by the Alameda. This
statement was published in the Star. Yes
terday the Bulletin published letter from
Minister Willis. in which he said he wished
q his remarks in the Star to apply to the en-
tire press Of Honolulu.
. The stand taken by Minister Willis In
bis Interview with the Star, which was re-
vised in proof by him before publication,
caused considerable anxiety in Govern
ment circles. owing to an intimation that
any breach of the peace would be pun
ished by the American Minister. To the
Associated Press his words were "Any
trouble preciptated on either side would
be stopped at once by the United States
forces"
On the morning Of the 18th, the day
after the Alameda left, President Dole
far the authority OF the United States was
expected to be carried in case of an emer-
eency. Upon his return it was learned
that the Provisional Government was
fully satisfied with the explanation and
Limitations made by Minister Willis. 1t
is the general opinion that the original
language used by the United States Min
lister conveyed more than he intended it
should
g." 1t is understood that President Dole
very clearly informed the Minister that
3 the Provisional Government commanded
the situation and would require no aid
from the United States unless it was called
for. The President assured the Minister
that any breach of the peace which might
occur would be speedily dealt with by the
Hawaiian Government. The Provisional
Government received assurances on the
points mentioned, which were perfectly
satisfactory. 1t is understood that Minis
ter Willis said he would stand back of the
present Government until the present
difficulty was settled.
The tension in political matters since
the departure of the A a media has only par
italy relaxed. Minister Willis stated he
made public nothing immediate would
LIS
lieved a crisis was approaching. His rem
edy worked for a few hours. but 1t now
appears he has divulged just enough to
stimulate speculation, and both sides in
terpret his explanation favorably. which
in-the end will doubtless ada fuel to the
political fire.
When the attention Of the United States
Minister was called to The fact that the
PROVISIONAL Government would aid him in
keeping the peace be replied he did not
expect trouble unless it came from ire
sponslole persons on either side.
Ex:Marshal c. B. Wilson has brought
Two hoel suits against Walter G. Smith,
editor Oh the Star. The suits have grown
ouI OIL she republication of the report made
10 Mr. biount by Colonel Volney Ashford,
regarding the immoraiities practiced in
8 lhe palace by the ex-Queen and Wilson.
Do original account was published in San
fran lsco In last April, and was furnished
10 honolulu correspondent by Ashford
although given to Mr.. Blount in confidence.
Most OF the allegations in Ashford's ac-
count are said to be capable of proof. and
the defense allege they will nIace the aY-
queen on the stand and give full expose
of the entire matter. 1t is generally be-
iieved the suits will not be allowed to come
to trial by the prosecution.
= Interviews with the members of tb.
Provisional Government develop their de-
termination to stand on the Defensive ora
take nothing on trust until the United