The herald., 1893-01-31

THE HAWAIIAN SITUATION.
Important Developments at
Washington.
Annexation Meets with General
Appreciation.
The Administration Not Lukewarm
in the Matter.
a Resolution for the Admission of the
Islands Introduced in the Sem
ate-England Files
Protest.
By the Associated Press.

BY Cne Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-There are some
important developments in the Hawai-
ian situation.
First, it is very clearly indicated that
the administration is not in any way
lukewarrn in the matter, as was at first
supposed.
Secondly, the action of the COM
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
cabinet.
The sentiment in favor OF annexing ia
extending, and several members of tbs
cabinet have expressed themselves in
favor of it. 1t has been reported that
President Harrison is in favor of annex
alton.
Although the course pursued by Min
lister Stevens, in ordering the Boston'a
marines on shore, was without explicit
instruction from the government, his
action is fully approved by the presi-
dent.
SENTIMENT IN THE SENATE.
In the senate there is distinctively
American feeling on the Hawaiian ques-
ton, which is not confined to any party
There can be no doubt that the majority
OF the members of the foreign relations
committee look with favor on the eHtab-
lishment of American domination on
the islands, but in just what shape is Q
matter of detail not yet considered.
AN ANNEXATION RESOLUTION.
In the senate today Chandler offered
a resolution requesting the president to
enter intn- negotiation TIA the pro-
vieional government Of Hawaii for the
admission of the islands as territory
and to lay convention before congress
| for ratification by legislation.
White (Dem.) OF Louisiana objected
to immediate consideration of the reso-
luton and it went over till tomorrow.
The objection to Chandler's resolu-
tion on the subject, as offered today, is
not looked upon in the way of anti-an-
nexation feeling, but rather as fear on
the part of the opponents of the anti
options bill that if it had not gone over
till tomorrow the day would have been
spent in it's discussion and the delivery
of anti-option speeches been prevented.
SENATOR DoLPH's VIEWS.
Dolph, member of the committee on
foreign relations. said this evening:
'The United States has been waiting
so years for this opportunity, and now
that it has come in such a way that the
problem can be solved without difficulty,
l certainly see no reason why we should
hesitate. The man who would oppose
what is the manifest,duty of the coun-
Sc r sx,1r 1,o~ H. \
serving OF seat in congress-. l GER
tainly favor the control of these islands
by the government of the United
States"
HIscoCK FAvoRs ANNEXATION.
Hiscock, another member of the same
committee, is also in favor of annexation.
ST believe" said he. 'thst this govern
ment should prevent any interference in
this matter on the part of any other
power. 1t is matter that concerns us
wholly. and for one, may say l am in
favor OF the establishment there OF a
territorial form OF government under the
flag OF the United States"
THE ONLY STUMBLING BLOCK.
One member of the committee, who
did not like to be quoted, said the only
stumbling block he saw in the way was
the possible action of the house, If it
were swayed by the influence of cer-
tain gentleman who controlled the APP
propriations. It would, he thought, be
a short sighted policy to consider the
cost when there was so much at stake in
the matter of the perpetuation of the
safety of the republic and the acquire
ment OF that which would enable us to
compel the respect OF nations who were
now friendly simply because it was good
policy to be friendly. In country like
the United States, as he looked upon it,
it was of little moment whether the an
nexation OF Hawaii involved the expend-
iture Of thousands or millions.
cHANDLER's RESOLUTION.
Senator Chandler's resolution requests
the president ''to lay before congress
any treaty he may make for ratification
by legislation" The purpose of this
language is to permit the house of repre-
sentatives to share in the responsibility
in the disposition of the subject, and not
have action taken in the senate and be-
hind closed doors. Undoubtedly this is
calculated to strengthen the proposition
contained in the resolution for annexa-
tion.
TIME FOR ANNEXATION.
Chandler says: "The time has come
for the United States to annex the
Hawaiian islands. For years they have
been grsvitsting towards US, but as long
as self-supporting autonomous govern
ment could be maintained on the is-
lands, there was no necessity for annex
alton, Now, however, it is apparent
that the government can no longer
stand aud that the people are willing to
como to us. 1t will not he necessary
for the United States to embark in .
general policy OF annexation or colouixa-
ton. What we want is Hawaii in tho
Pacific and one or two pointH 10 the
West Indies. We need them for coal.
| ing stations and far strategic outposta
and we csa stoo there I"
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