Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

ASTAR representative saw DR.. Mott Smith,
minister Of the deposed Hawaiian queen, this
morning and in speaking about the movements
of the commissioners be said:
II am at sen as to their movements One
thing. however, appears to be certain and that
is should the United States government fail to
recognize them they will find themselves in an
awkward position. Like all revolutionists they
take their chances of ultimate success in Sc
curing the recognition of other nations. They
represent the head and front Of the advanced
annexation party at the island.
THE FEELING FOR ANNEXATION GENERAL.
$50 far as ultimate annexation is concerned
there has always existed a feeling. especially
among the white residents, that the islands
would eventually become part OF the United
States, but that such amagamation would be
the result OF diplomatic negotiation and
friendly rather than forcible union. This time
has been precipitated, is well now known, By
the act of the queen in her endeavor to advance
national influence and make it absolute.
The whites have been increasing. the ma
tives dying out. They have seen their country
slipping away from them, but instead of at
tributing it to the true reasons they have at
tributed it to the rapacity Of the whites This
revolution has been the outcome of a growing
sentiment OF years, but until now the govern
ment has been able to keep it down. Person.
ally am unable to say whether this movement
is a national one or not. notice in this MORN
ing's dispatches that Mr.. Castle thinks the
native people are content and wiling 10 accept
the situation"
THE QUEEN STILL HAs HEa RIGHTS.
''But the queen has her rights still, has she
not?" was asked.
"Ycs, replied the minister. 'she has. She
was overcome by force. he United Sta ;es. in
landing marines and armed men, assisted of
course. in the maintenance of thai force. She
will appeal to this government for the restora-
ton OF her rights. l believe hsr agents are
also on their way here.
How about the participation of foreign
powers in this controversy"
Both England and Germany will probably
at once interest themselves. make their COM
ments and criticisms, and take whatever action
they may think necessary to protect their in
terests. Germany and France will probably
act passively, but think England's action will
be more active and pronounced"
DO YOU think England would object to the
annexation of the island by our government
EsdLANDs PROBABLE ATTITUDE
"Giving my opinion in this matter Just the
same as any other man, will say that her in
terest has always been very strong at the
islands. l notice this morning in the dispatches
strong protests in the British press. should
say that England will certainly object to the
annexation
do you anticipate trouble-war for in
stance-if the United States ignored what
England considered her rights?''
II DO not care to be quoted as to England's
possible intentions. There will be- however a
concentration of war vessels in Hon olulu harbor
at once. Japan, Who has 5000 people there will
MT a1 hut ar
lively slight. England has alreaoy probable die
patched her men-oi-war, as have Germany and
France. When they all get together there will
be big international naval pow-pow and, OF
course. conditions will be very different from
now, when the United States alone il repre-
sented. In this connection il should be borne
In mind that the commercial and financial
interests are all toward and bound in America.
which will offset consequently the sentiment
generally Of the people, but these facts will
nave no bearing with the other powers.'
POSSIBLE A DUAL PRorECToRATE.
Assuming that England would object to the
annexation. do you think she would insist upon
dual protectorate with the United States over
the islands, similar to the tripartite treaty over
Samoa"
81 think that would be the natural outcome of
compromise. There will be great amount of
diplomatic conferences and negotiations over
the matter. 1t Is the first instance of the kind
the United States has ever had to deal with
when the people of another country voluntarily
asked for annexation with the protest of foreign
powers. Consequently the United States must
decide whether it will assume the risk OF annex
alton and its possible results. That's the whole
thing in a nutshell.
"One thing is certain. The queen and
Hawaii are not to be wiped out without q
struggle to keep going. The government has
been organized for over fifty years and has
always been able to take care of ITSELF"
Eff the United States refused to annex the
islands do you think England would seize
them"
Il don't think England would do ANYTHING
In forceful way. The Hawaiian government,
however. would have to seek an alliance some
where. II refused annexation it would proba-
bly, have to ASH the protection of America or
England. and if the former turned a cold
shoulder one can see no reason why England
should refuse to assume such. If the popuia-
tion was OF a homogeneous people they could
sustain themselves under the new form of gov
eminent. But there many nationalities
that divisions, disputes and contentious would
arise that would result in bloodshed
WHEN THE ZEAL DIFFICULTY WILL COME.
''The real difficulty all around will come when
the United States has given its answer to the
commissioners, and then the serious work will
begin.
las to the queen, if the United States annexes
the Islands she would be treated in a way worthy
OF her station and probably granted an allow
ance."